Wearable Devices Secures U.S. Patent for Continuous Gesture Control, Enabling Fine-Tuned Interaction with Digital Devices
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) has secured a U.S. patent continuation for its "Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device" technology. The patent addresses a key limitation in traditional gesture control systems by introducing a method to extract precise start and end points from continuous gestures.
The breakthrough enables natural, touchless control features like pinch-to-zoom, volume adjustment, and object manipulation in mid-air. This technology is particularly valuable for augmented reality (AR) headsets, gesture-controlled smart devices, and wearable controllers using cameras, IMU, or EMG sensors. The innovation eliminates the need for two-handed operation or special buttons, making touchless interaction more intuitive and accessible.
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) ha ottenuto una continuazione di brevetto negli Stati Uniti per la sua tecnologia "Dispositivo di Interfaccia Controllato da Gestualità e Voce". Il brevetto risolve una limitazione chiave nei sistemi tradizionali di controllo gestuale introducendo un metodo per estrarre punti di inizio e fine precisi da gesti continui.
Questa innovazione consente funzionalità di controllo naturali e senza contatto come pinch-to-zoom, regolazione del volume e manipolazione di oggetti nell’aria. La tecnologia è particolarmente utile per visori di realtà aumentata (AR), dispositivi intelligenti controllati tramite gesti e controller indossabili che utilizzano telecamere, sensori IMU o EMG. L’innovazione elimina la necessità di usare entrambe le mani o pulsanti speciali, rendendo l’interazione senza contatto più intuitiva e accessibile.
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) ha asegurado una continuación de patente en EE. UU. para su tecnología de "Dispositivo de Interfaz Controlada por Gestos y Voz". La patente aborda una limitación clave en los sistemas tradicionales de control por gestos al introducir un método para extraer puntos de inicio y fin precisos de gestos continuos.
Este avance permite funciones de control naturales y sin contacto como pellizcar para hacer zoom, ajuste de volumen y manipulación de objetos en el aire. Esta tecnología es especialmente valiosa para cascos de realidad aumentada (AR), dispositivos inteligentes controlados por gestos y controladores wearables que utilizan cámaras, sensores IMU o EMG. La innovación elimina la necesidad de usar ambas manos o botones especiales, haciendo la interacción sin contacto más intuitiva y accesible.
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS)는 "제스처 및 음성 제어 인터페이스 장치" 기술에 대한 미국 특허 연장을 확보했습니다. 이 특허는 연속 제스처에서 정확한 시작 및 종료 지점을 추출하는 방법을 도입하여 기존 제스처 제어 시스템의 주요 한계를 해결합니다.
이 혁신은 핀치 투 줌, 볼륨 조절, 객체 조작과 같은 자연스럽고 터치 없는 제어 기능을 공중에서 가능하게 합니다. 이 기술은 특히 카메라, IMU 또는 EMG 센서를 사용하는 증강 현실(AR) 헤드셋, 제스처 제어 스마트 기기 및 웨어러블 컨트롤러에 유용합니다. 이 혁신은 양손 조작이나 특수 버튼의 필요성을 없애 터치 없는 상호작용을 보다 직관적이고 접근하기 쉽게 만듭니다.
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ : WLDS) a obtenu une continuation de brevet aux États-Unis pour sa technologie de "Dispositif d'Interface Contrôlé par Gestes et Voix". Le brevet résout une limitation majeure des systèmes traditionnels de contrôle gestuel en introduisant une méthode pour extraire des points de départ et de fin précis à partir de gestes continus.
Cette avancée permet des fonctionnalités de contrôle naturelles et sans contact telles que le pincement pour zoomer, le réglage du volume et la manipulation d’objets dans l’air. Cette technologie est particulièrement utile pour les casques de réalité augmentée (AR), les appareils intelligents contrôlés par gestes et les contrôleurs portables utilisant des caméras, des capteurs IMU ou EMG. L’innovation supprime le besoin d’une utilisation à deux mains ou de boutons spéciaux, rendant l’interaction sans contact plus intuitive et accessible.
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) hat eine US-Patentanmeldung für seine Technologie "Gesten- und Sprachgesteuertes Schnittstellen-Gerät" gesichert. Das Patent behebt eine wesentliche Einschränkung traditioneller Gestensteuerungssysteme, indem es eine Methode zur präzisen Erfassung von Start- und Endpunkten bei kontinuierlichen Gesten einführt.
Dieser Durchbruch ermöglicht natürliche, berührungslose Steuerungsfunktionen wie Pinch-to-Zoom, Lautstärkeanpassung und Objektmanipulation in der Luft. Die Technologie ist besonders wertvoll für Augmented-Reality (AR)-Headsets, gestensteuerbare Smart-Geräte und tragbare Controller, die Kameras, IMU- oder EMG-Sensoren verwenden. Die Innovation macht die Bedienung ohne Berührung intuitiver und zugänglicher, da keine beidhändige Bedienung oder spezielle Tasten mehr erforderlich sind.
- Patent strengthens company's intellectual property portfolio in gesture control technology
- Technology addresses key limitations in traditional gesture sensing systems
- Solution applicable across multiple device categories including AR headsets and smart devices
- Enables more natural and intuitive user interaction with digital devices
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Wearable Devices secures key patent for precise gesture control technology, strengthening IP portfolio in competitive touchless interface market.
Wearable Devices' newly allowed patent addresses a fundamental challenge in gesture control systems: distinguishing between intentional commands and casual movements. Current technologies struggle with determining when a user actually intends to control a device, leading to awkward workarounds like two-handed operations or additional buttons.
The patent covers a method to extract precise start and end points from continuous gestures, essentially solving the "wake word" problem but for physical movements. This enables more natural, single-handed gesture controls like pinch-to-zoom for volume adjustment, object manipulation, and navigation in digital environments.
This IP protection is strategically significant for three reasons:
- It addresses a technical barrier that has limited adoption of gesture controls in mainstream devices
- It's applicable across multiple sensor technologies (cameras, IMU, and EMG sensors)
- It's particularly valuable for the growing AR headset market where traditional interfaces are impractical
The technology fits perfectly with emerging spatial computing platforms where touchless interaction is essential. By securing this patent, Wearable Devices has strengthened its competitive position against larger players in the wearable technology space.
While the commercial impact depends on implementation and market adoption, this patent potentially gives Wearable Devices licensing opportunities or competitive advantages in the rapidly evolving touchless interface market, which is becoming increasingly important for AR/VR applications, automotive interfaces, and smart home controls.
The newly allowed patent advances Wearable Devices' neural gesture technology, unlocking seamless pinch-to-zoom, volume control, and object manipulation in mid-air
Yokneam Illit, Israel, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has allowed a continuation of its patent titled “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device”.
Traditional gesture sensing systems continuously track hand and finger movements but lack clear "start" and "end" points, making it difficult for devices to understand when a user truly intends to zoom, adjust volume, or manipulate an object. As a result, unintuitive solutions have been used - such as requiring the use of both hands, adding special buttons, or abandoning continuous control altogether. The same goes for voice assistants, which require a “wake word”, prompting them to wait for further instructions.
Wearable Devices’ newly allowed patent defines a method to extract precise start and end points from continuous gestures. This breakthrough enables devices to support natural and intuitive control gestures like pinch-to-zoom not just for zooming images, but also for adjusting volume, resizing objects, or moving elements - seamlessly and touch-free.
The technology is ideally suited for augmented reality (“AR”) headsets, gesture-controlled smart devices, and wearable controllers based on cameras, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), or electromyography (EMG) sensors - making mid-air fine control finally accessible and natural.
"This patent unlocks the full potential of touchless control, allowing users to adjust digital environments as intuitively as they would on a touchscreen - but without ever needing to touch a device," said Guy Wagner, President and Chief Scientist at Wearable Devices.
About Wearable Devices
Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) is a growth company pioneering human-computer interaction through its AI-powered neural input touchless technology. Leveraging proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms, the Company’s consumer products - the Mudra Band and Mudra Link - are defining the neural input category both for wrist-worn devices and for brain-computer interfaces. These products enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems.
Operating through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing and collaborations, Wearable Devices empowers consumers with stylish, functional wearables for enhanced experiences in gaming, productivity, and extended reality (“XR”). In the business sector, the Company provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from AR/virtual reality (“VR”)/XR to smart environments.
By setting the standard for neural input in the XR ecosystem, Wearable Devices is shaping the future of seamless, natural user experiences across some of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets. Wearable Devices’ ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “WLDS” and “WLDSW,” respectively.
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