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What is the
Lightglove?
The Lightglove is a new human interface device that you wear on
the underside of your wrist. Light from the device (visual
or infrared) scans the palm and senses wrist, hand and finger
motion. This data is translated into either on-screen
cursor control or key closures and in addition works as a long
distance on/off switch for virtually all electronics.
Wireless operation offers cordless freedom thereby reducing the occurrence
of repetitive stress aliments such as carpal tunnel. It fits like a glove
made of light.
What does it look like?
 Prototypes are a sleek design that has been optimized for
comfort. Future models will be a large watch size that will
easily tuck under the
sleeve and be comfortably worn all day. Since Lightgloves
are wireless, hands are free to move about unrestricted, while pointing
and gaming are engaged only when needed.
What will it control?
Computers, PDAs, notebooks, telephones, gaming platforms,
entertainment centers, car door locks and automotive stereo,
smart house functions, kitchen appliances . . . the list
grows. ATMs or other public kiosks could support walk-up
Lightglove input with specially encrypted personal IDs for
security and privacy. Satellite technology may facilitate
remote input to your computer wherever footprint coverage is available worldwide.
Why do I need a Lightglove?
It will replace several input devices that you currently use for
your computer, PDA, gaming, television and entertainment
activities. You can
choose your position and distance to your visual screen thereby
reducing the chance for injury from repetitive strain disorders,
such as, carpal tunnel syndrome.
There are many other applications such as
smart house controller and family communicators.
Where can I get
Press information?
Information is available on our Press
page.
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Who can use a Lightglove?
Since the lights are used to scan the palm and fingers,
individuals with hand challenges due to illness or accident can
navigate around the onscreen keyboard or can surf the web with
renewed grace.
When using the Lightglove typing feature, the user's
wrist motion pans around an onscreen keyboard and highlights the
key(s). In the "Hunt and peck" mode, the key is
chosen only when a finger is lowered into the beam as
if
"air typing". It's that easy!
Practiced touch
typists may select "virtual typing" mode where the key
is accepted immediately upon activation and the key closure is
verified on the video monitor, just as with an old fashioned
keyboard. Speed, accuracy and comfort are finally yours.
When can I see a demo?
It is requested that you preview
the technology by watching the "fresh gear" video via
the home page or demo
page.
Lightglove demonstrations may be arranged by phoning (703)
754-3032. Past demos have included 2008 CES, CNBC The Big
Idea with Donny Deutsch, George Mason Business Alliance 2007, Microsoft Home of the
Future in Redmond, Cool Product Expo at Stanford University, Int'l CES 2004 in Las Vegas,
2004 IEEE Int'l Wearable Computing Symposium (ISWC) in Washington, DC., TechTV's "fresh gear" Aug & Sept 2003, IEEE
held in Seattle Oct '02, the Digital Edge Expo in DC '01 & '02,
Hammacher Schlemer 9/11/01 NYC
Is there a patent on this technology?
A U.S. patent was awarded August 1, 2000. You are welcomed
to review the patent abstract at our patent
page. The second patent was awarded in June 04 and has been filed internationally. A third patent
was issued in October 04.
When can I get a Lightglove?
Unfortunately ETA for Lightgloves has been pushed back until
resources are available for manufacturing. We are offering license agreements to companies that
will build the Lightglove device. Stay tuned to this
website for future availability updates.
Please go to the contact
page to arrange for a license evaluation unit.
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