A glove 1 formed of fabric for use by for example a cyclist, including 7 a signal receiver, transmitter, and a means to provide a warning to the wearer. Preferably the receiver comprises a proximity sensing means; for example the receiver may be configured to receive a signal from a transmitter forming part of a warning system in a vehicle, and the transmitter send a warning signal back to the vehicle to alert the vehicles driver to the cyclist. The glove might also transmit and receive signals to and from a signal system located in the proximity of a road junction. The glove my send a warning to the cyclist when a warning is received, for example a vibration signal. An on/off switch may be provided which when in use sits between the thumb and forefinger of the wearer. In use the device allows both vehicles to be warned of cyclists, and cyclists of vehicles, in order to improve situation awareness and prevent collisions.
Cycling glove
29.08.2018
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch