Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications
Summary
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083595A1) for haptic gloves designed to synchronize with iPhone haptic features for an enhanced music experience, particularly for the deaf or hard of hearing. The application also notes potential medical rehabilitation applications.
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This document is a patent application publication from the USPTO for a novel haptic glove technology. The application, titled 'Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications,' describes gloves embedded with a haptic engine that connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The gloves are designed to vibrate in sync with iPhone's haptic music features, aiming to provide an enhanced sensory experience for all users and specifically benefiting individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The application also highlights potential uses in medical rehabilitation.
As this is a patent application, it does not impose immediate regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signals potential future technological developments in consumer electronics and medical devices. Companies in the medical device, consumer electronics, and accessibility technology sectors should monitor patent filings in this area for competitive intelligence and potential licensing opportunities. The filing date was September 25, 2024, with publication scheduled for March 26, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Haptic Gloves for Enhanced Music Experience and Medical Applications
Application US20260083595A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
Karmel Graham
Abstract
This invention relates to a set of haptic gloves embedded with a taptic engine that connects to an iPhone via Bluetooth. The gloves are designed to vibrate in synchronization with the haptic music feature on iPhones, providing an enhanced sensory experience for users, particularly benefiting those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additionally, the invention has potential applications in the medical field, specifically for rehabilitation purposes.
CPC Classifications
A61F 11/045 A61H 23/006 A61H 2201/165 A61H 2201/5007
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Application No.
18895413
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