Modern smartphones, while essential, can be cumbersome to hold during long hours of use. Wrist-mounted phone solutions (like smartwatches) tried to solve this but fall short—they're uncomfortable for extended tasks, hard to use with formal clothing, and too small for full functionality. The market lacks a truly convenient, wearable device that offers full smartphone capabilities without sacrificing comfort or usability.
Solution
This invention introduces a “palm-back folding phone”—a wearable device that attaches a folding-screen smartphone to the back of your hand using a specially designed glove. The glove securely connects to the phone using Velcro or magnets and includes zippered features for flexibility. Importantly, the glove also houses biometric sensors (heart rate and blood pressure) that connect to the phone for health monitoring.
Inventive Step
Unlike smartwatches or clip-on phones, this design uniquely merges a full-size foldable smartphone with a wearable glove. The phone remains easily detachable yet stable during use. The ergonomic glove doubles as a health-tracking interface—something no traditional smartphone or smartwatch hybrid offers in this form factor. The inclusion of sensors on the back of the hand is novel and allows health data collection without bulky wristbands.
Benefits
- Frees up the palm while keeping the phone accessible.
- Full smartphone use: calls, apps, media, typing with stylus, and more.
- Seamlessly fits daily routines without pocket space or hand fatigue.
- Offers real-time health tracking, useful for fitness or medical monitoring.
- Customizable gloves in different colors and styles.
Broader Impact
This wearable folding phone could redefine mobile interaction for athletes, field workers, tech enthusiasts, and health-conscious users. It improves convenience, promotes better posture, and could even advance remote health monitoring. It blends fashion, function, and technology into one practical and socially beneficial innovation.