Patent ID: 11934583
Assignee: DATAFEEL INC.
Field: Computer technology (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  A | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. A data communication apparatus wearable on or adjacent skin of a wearer, the apparatus comprising:
a plurality of data communication devices comprising a sensor operable to output contextual data associated with the wearer, a plurality of haptic energy generators operable to output a haptic energy toward the skin of the wearer, and a control system operable to maintain a data feedback loop with the wearer by causing the plurality of haptic energy generators to output the haptic energy responsive to one of the contextual data and an external data source in data communication with the control system;
an electrical network operable to transmit data and power between the plurality of data communication devices; and
a wearable structure comprising a biocompatible material shaped to define a plurality of nodes, a plurality of cords extending between the plurality of nodes, and a skin contacting surface that is directly engageable with the skin;
the plurality of nodes being operable to house the plurality of data communication devices;
the plurality of cords being operable to house the electrical network, maintain a plurality of air gaps between the plurality of data communication devices, and maintain a position of the wearable structure on the wearer by pressing the skin contacting surface toward the skin when the wearable structure is worn.