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Vibrating GPS Belts

The Triposo Travel Belt Helps Travellers Find Their Way Around

— September 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
For travelers who find continuously refering to their handheld device for directions annoying, the Triposo Travel Belt will help. This device pairs directly with your smartphone applications to keep you wandering in the right direction.

The Triposo Travel Belt communicates directly with an app through a wired connection, which plugs directly into the headphone jack of your device. After choosing a destination on your smartphone, the app then pushes sounds through your headphone jack connection, which then activates four vibrating motors on your belt (forward, backward, left and right), to direct you toward your specific orientation. The belt itself then vibrates according to the direction you need to start heading.

While the device is still in production, Triposo is offering introductory prices of $50, which will pretty much guarantee the belt on your waist by early 2014.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone-connected Wearable Devices - The Triposo Travel Belt is an example of a wearable device that connects to a smartphone, creating opportunities for other innovative products in this space.
2. Hands-free Navigation - The vibrating GPS belt allows travelers to navigate without constantly checking their handheld device, opening up possibilities for hands-free navigation solutions.
3. Sensor-based Haptic Feedback - The Triposo Travel Belt utilizes vibrating motors to provide directional feedback, showcasing the potential for sensor-based haptic feedback in various applications.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The Triposo Travel Belt targets travelers and the navigation needs of the travel industry, presenting disruptive opportunities for technological advancements in this sector.
2. Wearable Technology - The vibrating GPS belt falls under the category of wearable technology, highlighting the potential for further innovation in this industry.
3. Mobile Application Development - The smartphone app integration with the Triposo Travel Belt emphasizes the importance of mobile application development in the context of navigation and wearable devices.
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