System and method for providing directions haptically
US9829338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45B2200/1063
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage devices for providing directions haptically such that sight and hearing can continue unimpeded. In one exemplary embodiment, a system configured as disclosed herein receives directions to an intended destination for a user, the directions comprising a movement action and a distance to the movement action. The system generates, via a processor, a left signal component and a right signal component based on the directions. The system transmits the left signal component to a left haptic output unit and transmits the right signal component to a right haptic output unit, such that the directions are communicated to the user via the left haptic output unit and the right haptic output unit.
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