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Tactile-based guidance system

  • US 8,995,678 B2
  • Filed: 04/30/2010
  • Issued: 03/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A guidance system comprising:

  • a head mount;

    one or more audio transducers attached to the head mount that provide 3D audio;

    one or more tactors attached to the head mount; and

    an electronics module connected to the one or more tactors and the one or more audio transducers; and

    wherein;

    the one or more tactors are positioned in the head mount so as to make physical contact with a person'"'"'s head substantially about a circumference disposed above eyes and ears of the person'"'"'s head when the head mount is situated on the person'"'"'s head;

    the 3D audio exhibits front/back confusion; and

    the electronics module provides signals to the one or more tactors to indicate a direction that removes the front/back confusion for the person.

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