US Patent 12005339 Shin guard with remote haptic feedback

A shin guard, system, and method includes a rigid member forming an outer surface of the shin guard, one or more soft members, secured with respect to the rigid member, forming an inner surface of the shin guard, and haptic devices positioned with respect to one or both of the rigid member and the one or more soft members. The haptic devices are configured to selectively generate haptic signals according to a plurality of predetermined patterns that may be sensed by a wearer of the shin guard.