Apple may start releasing socks? A recent company patent describes a similar product as a tactile output device.

Apple may start releasing socks. This is indicated by a recently granted patent. Of course, not everything is so simple, but we are really talking about clothes, because almost 10 years ago Apple already released socks, but only as covers for iPod touch.

So, the patent, called Haptic output devices, describes technologies and methods for providing feedback to the user through various combinations of devices and clothing.

Apple may start releasing socks?  A recent company patent describes a similar product as a tactile output device.

If we talk about feet, then these can be socks, insoles, or even shoes in general. Of course, it can be conditionally any other item of clothing. But the patent focuses specifically on the device designed to be worn on the feet. At the same time, the patent offers many technical details, including materials, sensors, and so on, but says little about why all this is needed.

One example is still there. The document says that such a device can give the user the sensation of movement in a certain direction, while the user’s foot remains in a fixed position. In particular, for example, by means of vibration in one or another part of the leg, the user can be given the direction of movement according to the route specified in the smartphone.

Apple may start releasing socks?  A recent company patent describes a similar product as a tactile output device.

Such products may be of interest to Apple as an addition to virtual or augmented reality devices. In particular, gloves come to mind that will make traveling through virtual worlds much more real, at least in terms of sensations.

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