U.S. patent win boosts Wearable Devices (Nasdaq: WLDS) biometric platform

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wearable Devices Ltd. reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a new continuation patent in its “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device” family. The allowed claims cover a gesture interface device that combines gesture sensors with biopotential sensors to read neural signals and verify users based on personalized gesture signatures.

The technology is designed to enable biometric authentication for secure payments, user detection, and authorization of sensitive actions on the company’s AI‑powered voice‑and‑gesture control platform. Management describes this allowance as strengthening its intellectual property strategy and reinforcing the Mudra platform’s role in AR/VR, enterprise access control, and smart environments.

Key Terms

Notice of Allowance, continuation patent, biometric user authentication, neural signals, +2 more

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Notice of Allowance regulatory

"the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance"

A notice of allowance is an official confirmation from a patent office that a patent application has met all necessary requirements and is approved for granting. It signals that the invention is likely to receive legal protection soon, which can be important for investors considering the value and exclusivity of a new product or technology. Think of it as a green light indicating that the invention is on track to become legally protected.

continuation patent regulatory

"a Notice of Allowance for a new continuation patent in its foundational patent family"

biometric user authentication technical

"Notice of Allowance for Biometric User Authentication in Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device"

neural signals technical

"biopotential sensors to record neural signals when the device is worn"

Neural signals are the tiny electrical and chemical impulses produced by nerve cells that carry information within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body. For investors, these signals matter because technologies that read, interpret or change them—such as medical devices, brain‑computer interfaces, or neurological therapies—can open new markets or revenue streams and carry specific clinical, regulatory and competitive risks; think of neural signals as the body’s wiring and data streams.

gesture metric space technical

"builds a gesture metric space that clusters gestures of the same user"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April 2026 (Report No. 2)

Commission file number: 001-41502

WEARABLE DEVICES Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

5 Ha-Tnufa Street

Yokne-am Illit, Israel 2066736

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

CONTENTS

Attached hereto and incorporated herein is Wearable Devices Ltd.’s (the “Company”) press release issued on April 24, 2026, titled “Wearable Devices Receives U.S. Patent Notice of Allowance for Biometric User Authentication in Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.” 

The first three and the fifth paragraphs and the section titled “Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer” in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-291857, 333-290148, 333-284010, 333-269869, 333-274343 and 333-293968) and on Form F-3 (File No. 333-274841 and 333-291100) of the Company, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
99.1		Press Release issued by Wearable Devices Ltd., dated April 24, 2026, titled “Wearable Devices Receives U.S. Patent Notice of Allowance for Biometric User Authentication in Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.”

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Wearable Devices Ltd.
Date: April 24, 2026	By:	/s/ Asher Dahan
		Asher Dahan
		Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Wearable Devices Receives U.S. Patent Notice of Allowance for Biometric User Authentication in Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device

New continuation patent protects the ability to authenticate users from their unique biological signals, unlocking secure payments, user detection, and authorized actions

Yokneam Illit, Israel, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for a new continuation patent in its foundational patent family titled “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device.”

This continuation patent application, for which Notice of Allowance has been received, is expected to significantly strengthen the Company’s intellectual property portfolio by covering technologies relating to authentication of users based on combined gesture and unique biological signals. The allowed claims cover a gesture interface device and method that combine gesture sensors with biopotential sensors to record neural signals when the device is worn. The processor analyzes sensed gestures against a personalized gesture signature and builds a gesture metric space that clusters gestures of the same user while separating different users enabling highly accurate user verification.

The technology described in the allowed claims may enable powerful new use cases such as secure payments, user detection, and authorization of sensitive actions, providing a seamless, secure, and intuitive layer of biometric protection on top of the Company’s hybrid voice-and-gesture control platform.

“Biometric authentication using biological signals is the natural and most secure evolution of our neural interface technology,” said Guy Wagner, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Wearable Devices. “By verifying not just what gesture was performed but who performed it, we are closing the security gap in touchless interfaces. This development positions our Mudra platform as a trusted solution for payments, enterprise access control, and personalized experiences in AR/VR and smart environments.”

This latest allowance continues Wearable Devices’ IP strategy, further solidifying its leadership in AI-powered neural input wearables and creating additional barriers to entry for competitors in the rapidly growing human-computer interaction market.

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 XR. In the business sector, the Company provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from augmented reality/virtual reality/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.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or other comparable terms. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the expected benefits of the allowed patent application, the potential applications of the technology, and the Company’s future growth and market opportunities. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the trading of our ordinary shares or warrants and the development of a liquid trading market; our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed on March 12, 2026 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

Michal Efraty

IR@wearabledevices.co.il

FAQ

What did Wearable Devices (WLDS) announce in its latest Form 6-K?

Wearable Devices announced a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Notice of Allowance for a continuation patent in its “Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device” family, covering biometric user authentication based on combined gesture and unique biological signals for secure, touchless interactions.

How does the new patent support Wearable Devices (WLDS) biometric authentication?

The allowed claims describe a device that uses gesture sensors and biopotential sensors to capture neural signals, then compares them to a personalized gesture signature. This clustering of user-specific gestures enables accurate biometric authentication for secure actions and user verification in touchless interfaces.

What potential use cases does Wearable Devices (WLDS) highlight for this patent?

The company states that the technology may enable secure payments, user detection, and authorization of sensitive actions. It is intended to provide a seamless biometric protection layer on top of its hybrid voice-and-gesture control platform, including enterprise access control and immersive AR/VR experiences.

How does this patent allowance fit Wearable Devices (WLDS) IP strategy?

Wearable Devices describes this continuation patent as part of its broader IP strategy, further solidifying its position in AI-powered neural input wearables. The company notes that expanding this foundational patent family helps create additional barriers to entry in the human-computer interaction market.

What role does the Mudra platform play in Wearable Devices (WLDS) plans?

The company indicates that this development supports positioning its Mudra platform as a trusted solution for payments, enterprise access control, and personalized AR/VR experiences. Mudra leverages AI-powered neural input and touchless gesture control to enable intuitive interaction with digital devices and immersive environments.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

• EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY WEARABLE DEVICES LTD., DATED APRIL 24, 2026, TITLED "WEA 10.7 KB