FCC ID: 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 Wearable Haptic Vest

 

Wearable Haptic Vest

X40

X16

User Manual &

Warranty

www.bhaptics.com

© 2020 bHaptics Inc. All rights Reserved.

Before Getting Started

Be sure to read the user manual before using the product to ensure safe and

proper use of the product.

• Please read carefully the bHaptics Limited Warranty before using the product.

• Do not use the product for any purpose other than the intended purpose.

• Do not attempt to modify, disassemble or repair the product.

• Do not drop the product or subject the product to other forms of strong impacts.

• Users with sensitive skin should avoid wearing the product directly on the skin.

• Do not excessively pull on the side straps while wearing the product, as it may irritate your

• This product is not waterproof. Store the product in a dry place free from humidity and

body.

moisture.

• The main body of the product contains electronic components and must not be washed in

water under any circumstances. Should the product need to be cleaned, gently wipe it with

a soft cloth. The mesh lining may be removed, and machine washed with neutral detergent.

(Do not use strong chemicals or strong detergents.)

• The latest user manual for the device and related software can be found at https://www.

bhaptics.com/support/download.

• a.Rule Part 15.19(a)(3): This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

b.Rule Part 15.21: The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional

radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Table of Contents

01 Overview

02 Getting Started

03 How to Play

General Information

What’s in the Box

Part Names

LED Indicator

Product Charging

Power On / Off

Product Fitting

Enjoy

PC VR

Standalone VR

PC Game

Music / Movie

Console

bHaptics Player (Mobile)

bHaptics Studio

bHaptics Designer

Support

Cautions

Health & Safety Warnings

Limited Customer Warranty

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5

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04 bHaptics Software

bHaptics Player (PC)

05 Appendix

Product Specifications

General Information

01

Overview

Introducing the Tactsuit X40, a wireless haptic

vest that packs 40 individually controllable vibro-

tactile motors.

Stay immersed in your content with positional

haptic feedback delivered to every corner of your

body.

Tactsuit is compatible with a wide range of

platforms, including PC, VR, Mobile, and console.

Tactsuit X16 is designed to be a strong, yet

lightweight haptic vest that you can wear for

hours. The short and breathable design makes

long sit-down gaming sessions much more

enjoyable.

Tactsuit X16 packs the same vibro-tactile motors

used in the Tactsuit X40, giving you the same

powerful haptic feedback.

4 Overview

What’s in the Box

Basic Components

Tactsuit X40 or Tactsuit X16

Mesh Lining*

*Mesh Lining is attached to the device.

Bluetooth Dongle

USB-C Type Charging Cable

Manual

Additional Components (purchased separately)

shop.bhaptics.com

Additional Components can be purchased from bHaptics online shop.

Y Jack

Audio Cable

Additional Mesh Lining

Overview 5

Part Names

Haptic Motor * 40

Mesh Lining

Side Straps * 4

Elastic Loop

Strap Adjuster

6 Overview

Hanger Loop

Shoulder Snap Buttons

Detachable Logo

Zipper

Audio Port

Power Button &

LED Indicator

Charging Port

Audio Cable Holder

Main controller

This product uses 3.63V, 9,800mAh, and 35.574Wh battery and charges to 5V (maximum 2A).

Part Names

Hanger Loop

Shoulder Snap Buttons

Detachable Logo

Zipper

Main controller

Audio Port

Power Button &

LED Indicator

Charging Port

Haptic Motor * 16

Mesh Lining

Audio Cable Holder

Side Straps * 4

Elastic Loop

Strap Adjuster

This product uses 3.63V, 4,900mAh, and 17.787Wh battery and charges to 5V (maximum 2A).

Overview 7

LED Indicator

LED Color

Status

Signature Pattern Activated

Power on

Blinking Blue

Waiting to be paired

Solid Blue

Paired

Solid Purple

Audio Jack Connected

Solid Purple+Blue

Audio Jack Connected + Paired

Solid Red

Low Battery

Solid Green

Fully Charged

8 Overview

02

Getting Started

Product Charging

Fully charge the device before use for stable use of the device.

You can use 2A charging cable included in the package to charge the device.

It takes about 5 hours, Tactsuit X40, and 2.5 hours, Tactsuit X16, to fully charge the device using

2A charging current.

LED Indication for each battery status

Low Battery

Charging

Fully Charged

0~33%

34~66%

67~99%

Solid Red

Solid Red

Solid Green

Be sure to use an authorized AC adapter and included charging cable to charge the product. Use of an

unauthorized device or accessory may result in personnel injury, may cause damage of the product or

your property, and may void your warranty.

If the product is left unattended for a long time while the battery is discharged, the LED may not light

even if the charging cable is connected. In this case, the light turns on again after charging for more

than 1 hour.

Getting Started 9

Power On / Off

Power on

Push

Lights will turn on

in 3 stages

Ready to be Paired

when Blinking Blue

If the power does not turn on, check if it is sufficiently charged.

Auto Power Off

The device will turn off automatically after 3 minutes if it is not paired.

Blinking Blue

Lights will turn off in 3 stages

Manual Power Off

※

If the device is still paired when powered off, it will pair automatically when you turn on the

device again.

Lights will turn off in 3 stages

10 Getting Started

1 Loosen all the side straps and unzip the zipper.

Product Fitting

2 Zip up and pull the side straps (*4) towards the front to adjust the suit and fit to

your body.

3 After adjusting the size, organize the straps hanging with the Elastic Loop

located at the end of the strap. You do not need to repeat this step again once

it is organized to fit your body.

You can also adjust the length of the device using the shoulder snap buttons.

※

When fastening the snap buttons, please be careful not to fold the cable.

Getting Started 11

Enjoy

Enjoy state-of-the-art haptic feedback and seamless connectivity for every media.

12 Getting Started

03

How to Play

Embedded

Haptics

Audio based Haptics

(Wireless)

(Wired)

Playing Content with

Embedded Haptics

Playing Content without

Embedded Haptics

Go to Setup

How to Play 13

PC VR

Playing Content with Embedded Haptics

Embedded haptic feedback for each content will be delivered according to the events, enhancing

your immersion more than ever before.

Be sure to disable the "Audio based Haptics" feature. Leaving the feature ON will deliver automatic

feedback generated by the "Audio based Haptics" function instead of the content's embedded

feedback.

1) Pairing the TactSuit with PC

1 Turn on the Bluetooth of the PC

Windows > Settings > Bluetooth & Other Devices

Bluetooth

on

※ If the toggle button is disabled, please insert the included bluetooth dongle to the PC

Do NOT try pairing on Windows Settings.

2 Install and run bHaptics Player

www.bhaptics.com/support/download

3 Right click the blinking device icon and click “Pair”

Paired

14 How to Play

PC VR

2) Open “bHaptics Portal”

3) Choose the content you want to play and install it

ClickClick

ClickClick

There are contents which require mod tool installation.

The installation guide can be found by clicking “

” icon from each game page.

How to Play 15

Playing content without embedded haptics

Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wireless)

Audio based Haptics feature creates haptic feedback in real time based on audio output of content.

You can now enjoy all content regardless of native integration.

Be sure to turn off Wired Audio or remove the audio jack from the device.

2)

1)

4)

PC VR

3)

16 How to Play

 PC VR

1) Pairing the Tactsuit with PC*

* Refer to 14pg.

2) Turn on Audio based Haptics function

When Audio to Haptic function and audio signals are on, the audio signal animation will

appear on the device icon.

3) Select Content Type (VR / PC FPS / Music), Theme and Mode

(stereo/surround) you will be using

You need to have a surround audio driver installed on your PC in order to use the Surround

mode.

4) Click

to sync audio capturing device and playback device

of Windows

※ Click

to customize frequency, threshold, activation area

using bHaptics Studio*

*Refer to 29pg for more details.

How to Play 17

Standalone VR

Playing Content with Embedded Haptics

Check the Standalone VR content with embedded haptics at www.bhaptics.com/games.

1) Download and Install Content

Download the content you want to play from the content store (such as the Oculus Store)

and run it.

2) Connect devices from In-game Menu

Run your game > Go to in-game settings menu > Find bHaptics Settings > Press pair

button to pair.

Pairing steps from in-game menu may vary by each game. Please refer to the setup guide

from bHaptics youtube channel (www.youtube.com/bhaptics) for further assistance.

Enjoy optimized haptic feedback pre-embedded in VR games.

3) Enjoy

18 How to Play

Standalone VR

Playing content without embedded haptics

Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wired)

You can use Y jack and audio cable (stereo only) to enjoy every standalone VR contents with Tactsuit.

1) Plug & Play

Connect your 1) Audio Source with 2) Tactsuit X40/16 and 3) Headphone using Y jack and

audio cable as shown in the diagram below.

Connect to

Headphone /

Earphone

Y Jack

Audio Cable Holder

Insert Y Jack to

VR Headset

Connect to

Tactsuit

*Y jack and audio cable can be purchased as separate accessory from bHaptics online shop. (shop.bhaptics.com)

2) You can customize the intensity, theme, frequency and

threshold using bHaptics Player app on your phone*

“bHaptics Player” Application is available in Google Play Store and iOS App

Store.

*Refer to 26pg for more details

How to Play 19

PC Game

Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wireless)

Enjoy the most dynamic gameplay with 360° directional haptic feedback converted from 7.1

surround sound.

Please refer to PC VR > Enjoying Audio to Haptic (Wireless)*

*Refer to 16pg

In order to use PC FPS, you need to select Surround Mode to feel 360° directional haptic feedback.

You need to have a surround driver installed on your PC in order to use the Surround mode.

Music / Movie

Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wireless)

Feel the trembling bass, beats, rhythm and action with audio based haptics.

Please refer to PC VR > Enjoying Audio-to-Haptic(Wireless)*

*Refer to 16pg

20 How to Play

Console

Enjoying Audio based Haptics (Wired)

Plug in Audio Jack and take your console gaming to the next level with real-time stereo haptics.

1) Plug & Play

Connect your 1) Audio Source with 2) Tactsuit X40/16 and 3) Headphone using Y jack and

audio cable as shown in the diagram below.

*Y jack and audio cable can be purchased as separate accessory from bHaptics online shop. (shop.bhaptics.com)

2) You can customize the intensity, theme, frequency and

threshold using bHaptics Player app on your phone*

“bHaptics Player” Application is available in Google Play Store and iOS App

Store.

*Refer to 26pg for more details

How to Play 21

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bHaptics Software

bHaptics Player

bHaptics Player is an essential software required to connect your device with

PC and mobile. You can manage the play mode (embedded haptics/audio

based haptics), haptic intensity, visualization tool and access bHaptics Portal

using this software.

https://www.bhaptics.com/support/download

bHaptics Studio

bHaptics Studio is an Audio based Haptic customization tool which allows

you to create or edit the theme by selecting range of frequencies, threshold

and activation area of the vest to feel the sound.

https://studio.bhaptics.com/

bHaptics Designer

bHaptics Designer is a web-based haptic feedback authoring tool that you

can use to create haptic patterns by clicking and dragging between visualized

haptic feedback points. Simply click on the “Export” button to integrate

haptic patterns into your content.

https://designer.bhaptics.com/

SDKs

SDKs are available for Unity and Unreal. The SDKs include a library of over

300 different haptic feedback. For more information, please refer to the

manual that is provided with respective plug-in.

https://www.bhaptics.com/support/developer/

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bHaptics Player (PC)

https://www.bhaptics.com/support/download

1 Feedback Monitoring

Monitor the haptic feedback in realtime

2 Content Portal

Find, download and install the list of games with embedded

haptics

3 Audio to Haptic

Activate wireless audio-based haptics

4 Pair/Unpair All

Pair or Unpair all scanned or paired devices

5 Play & Pause

Play & Pause haptic feedback

6 Device Panel

List of devices which are paired and waiting to be paired.

Pairs, unpairs and controls intensity of haptics for each devices

7 Settings

Manage device pairing, run feedback test, find opensource

license and control settings

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 bHaptics Player (PC)

Device Control

Device Status

Scanned

Connected

Audio based

Haptics (Wireless)

Audio based

Haptics (Wired)

Notice

Device Pairing

1 Individual Pairing : Right Click on the device icon to pair/unpair.

2 Pair All : Click on Toolbox icon to pair/unpair all devices.

Device Information

Mouse over each device icon to check the device information.

Or you can also go to Settings(

) > Device

RSSI -47dB

Scanned

Connected

TactSuit x40

Status : Connected / Aux

Battery : 35%

Feedback Intensity : 40%

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 bHaptics Player (PC)

Intensity Adjustment

You can adjust the feedback intensity of each device in realtime by clicking on each device

icons.

Device Management

You can check the list of device from Settings(

) > Device.

Here you can pair/unpair devices, check the device information, and change the devices

settings.

bHaptics Software 25

bHaptics Player (Mobile)

bHaptics Player (Mobile) is an application used to change

themes and settings when using “wired” options for Audio

based Haptics.

https://www.bhaptics.com/support/download

1 Scan

Scan all TactSuit devices in pairing mode

2 Device Panel

Check scanned or paired device information

3 Pair/Unpair All

Pair all scanned devices / Unpair all paired devices

4 Menu

Manage device pairing, configure audio-based haptic frequency

settings, run feedback test, and control settings

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bHaptics Player (Mobile)

Device Control

Bluetooth

Do not pair directly from the Bluetooth settings on your mobile phone.

setting must be activated from your mobile settings.

and location

Device Status

Scanned

Connected

Audio Jack Connected

Device Pairing

Click

and click

of the device that you want to pair or

click

to pair all scanned device.

Intensity Adjustment

Once the Tactsuit is paired to your

mobile application, the control panel

for feedback intensity will appear.

Device Information

Press

to see device information.

*Feedback Intensity control panel will also

appear on Device Information.

bHaptics Software 27

 bHaptics Player (Mobile)

Audio-to-Haptic

When using wired options for Audio based Haptics, you can select the theme and customize the

settings by connecting the device with bHaptics Player (Mobile).

1 Select device.

Select a device which has the audio jack plugged in.

2 Select Theme (Rhythm, Beat, FPS, Sport).

3 Change frequency ranges and thresholds of the sound you want to feel.

28 bHaptics Software

bHaptics Studio

https://studio.bhaptics.com/

bHaptics Studio is an Audio based Haptic customization tool which allows you to create or edit the

theme by selecting range of frequencies, threshold and activation area to feel the sound.

Currently bHaptics Studio only supports Windows OS.

1 Menu

Create new theme / Import / Export / Delete

2 Theme List

Select/Edit list of themes

3 AtH Mode

(Stereo / Surround)

Select sound channels (Stereo/Surround)

4 Tools

Edit the theme using the tools

5 Frequency and

Threshold Setting

Set threshold value by monitoring the dB changes of each

frequencies for each audio input real-time.

6 Feedback Point

Setting

When an audio signal is input, the haptic feedback point for

each devices can be selected.

7 Haptic Feedback

Monitoring

Monitor how the audio signal input is being converted to haptic

feedback real-time.

bHaptics Software 29

bHaptics Studio

How to Use

1 Select from Stereo or Surround mode for your sound channel.

ex. For 7.1 sound channel, select surround mode

2 Select frequency band using on/off button and adjust the threshold by

dragging the brackets based on the decibel (dB) level on the Audio Signal

Panel. The audio signal panel will show frequency response of the sound

your are playing now.

3 Select activation area for each frequencies.

4 Monitor activated haptics in realtime for each frequencies and feedback

point.

30 bHaptics Software

Full guide video is available at www.youtube.com/bhaptics

※

bHaptics Designer

https://designer.bhaptics.com/

bHaptics Designer is a web-based haptic feedback authoring tool that you can use to create haptic

patterns by clicking and dragging between visualized haptic feedback points. Simply click on the

“Export” button to integrate haptic patterns into your content. This tool will help you minimize

development time and effort significantly.

How to Use

1 Projects > Create Project.

2 Create Effect.

3 Click on feedback point and drag to the next point to create path and

design patterns you wish to create.

4 Edit more sophisticated settings such as timing, speed and directions.

5 Play and edit timeline of the haptic feedback pattern you have created.

6 Export Project and import your “.tact” files into your own engine.

Full guide video is available at www.youtube.com/bhaptics

※

bHaptics Software 31

05

Appendix

Product Specifications

Product Name

TACTSUIT X40

Model Name

BHTV40D000

Main Functions

Replicate and deliver stimulation through vibrotactile

feedback

Feedback Point

Total: 40 (front: 20, rear: 20)

Size

Weight

Body Circumference : 25–50 inches,

Length : 22.5-24 inches

1.7 kg

Operation Time

18 hours (Measured when all feedback points operating

for 1 second every 10 seconds with maximum intensity.)

Operational Temperature

0 ~ 35 °C

Operational Relative Humidity

From 5% to approx. 95%

Wireless Frequency

2.402 - 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE)

Peak Output Power

0.299 mW

Connection Type

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Battery

3.63 V, 9,800 mAh, 35.574 Wh

Charging Type

5 V, 2 A max

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 Product Specifications

Product Name

TACTSUIT X16

Model Name

BHTV16D000

Main Functions

Replicate and deliver stimulation through vibrotactile

feedback

Feedback Point

Total: 16 (front: 8, rear: 8)

Size

Weight

Body Circumference : 25–50 inches,

Length : 19.7-20.8 inches

0.95 kg

Operation Time

22 hours (Measured when all feedback points operating

for 1 second every 10 seconds with maximum intensity.)

Operational Temperature

0 ~ 35 °C

Operational Relative Humidity

From 5% to approx. 95%

Wireless Frequency

2.402 - 2.480 GHz (Bluetooth LE)

Peak Output Power

0.299 mW

Connection Type

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Battery

3.63 V, 4,900 mAh, 17.787 Wh

Charging Type

5 V, 2 A max

Appendix 33

 Support

FAQ

Which Content(Platform) can you enjoy?

You can enjoy various contents on VR(PCVR, Standalone VR), PC(Games, Music and Movie) and

Console etc, using embedded haptics or audio based haptics.

Does TactSuit provide body tracking? / Can I use Vive Trackers with TactSuit?

It does not provide body tracking at the moment. If you want to attach Vive Tracker, please contact

our support team(contact@bhaptics.com).

What is the playtime of TactSuit?

You can use Tactsuit X40 for 18 hours and Tactsuit X16 for 22 hours.*

(*Assumption : All feedback points are operating for 1 second in every 10 second at maximum

intensity.)

How can I control the intensity of haptic feedback?

PC - Pair the device using bHaptics Player on your PC. The intensity control bar will appear when

you click on the paired device icon. You can click and drag the bar to adjust the intensity of

haptic feedback.

Mobile - Pair the device using bHaptics Player app on your mobile device. Feedback intensity

control buttons will appear under each paired device on the Device tab.

Can I wash TactSuit?

The main part of TactSuit contains electric motors and wires and cannot be washed. In case

of contamination, gently wipe the contaminated area with a soft cloth. (The mesh lining can be

detached and washed)

More FAQ list is available at www.bhaptics.com/support/faqs.

※

34 Appendix

 Support

Trouble Shooting

I can’t connect TactSuit to my PC. Is the TactSuit or Bluetooth dongle

defective?

Open Device Manager on your PC and disable PC’s internal Bluetooth before inserting the provided

dongle. If you see CSR Bluetooth Radio under Bluetooth, please uninstall all software related to

CSR Bluetooth, then insert the provided dongle.

I can’t connect TactSuit to Oculus Quest 2

Please make sure you are pairing the vest in the in-game bHaptics settings, not on the Quest's

Bluetooth settings. Before starting the game, go to the game’s “Permissions” settings and enable

permission for “Location”.

I keep losing connection to the PC when I turn around or stand up.

Securing the line-of-sight between the TactSuit and the Bluetooth dongle is required for seamless

Bluetooth connection. Please insert the Bluetooth dongle to the front of the PC, rather than the

back.

I can’t feel surround feedback while playing content with 7.1 channel sound

(ex. PC FPS game)

You need to select Audio based haptics from bHaptics Player, then turn on surround mode.

Please note that you need to have a surround audio driver installed on your PC in order to use the

Surround mode. Please also note that surround mode is not supported for Wired Audio based

Haptics.

Appendix 35

 Health & Safety Warnings

To ensure the safety of all users and to minimize the problems that may occur during using the

product, please carefully read and follow the manual and warnings before using the product.

Before Using the Product

• Please read and follow all the instructions and warnings for set up and operate the product.

• The product is not a toy and should not be used children under age 12. The product is not sized

for children and improper sizing can lead to discomfort or adverse health effects.

• Be sure to use recommended hardware, software and certified devices, accessories. If you

don’t, it may result in device performance and may cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Also may result in injury to you or others.

• Do not use the product if you have muscle aches, headache, colds, hangover, stress, intoxicated

or while taking any kind of medicine.

• If you are pregnant, elderly, mentally ill or suffering from heart disease or spinal/skin/muscle

diseases, please consult your doctor before using the product

• Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. Children and pets may swallow small

parts, may pull on the charging cables and cause the damage of processor unit, or may wrap

the cables around themselves, which may inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction of

the product.

36 Appendix

 Health & Safety Warnings

Always use in a safe environment to secure physical/mental

safety and prevent damage to property.

• Never handle dangerous goods such as fire, knives, hot water, etc. while using the product, and

do not use the product in situations that require attention(such as bicycling, driving or walking

and in unstable locations such as car, train or bus). And do not do any activities that may

cause serious consequences(any activities that may cause death, personal injury or damage to

property).

• You may experience reflex actions when startled by haptic feedback of the product, so please

be sure to check your surroundings before use the product.

• Especially, if you using the product with VR HMD should pay special attention because wearing

the VR headset will completely block your ability to see your surroundings.

• Before using the product, clean up the things that may cause serious injuries such as sharp

objects and furniture, and always pay special attention while using the product.

• Be careful that people, pets and other obstacles do not suddenly appear during use of the

product.

Appendix 37

 Health & Safety Warnings

If you have any of the following disease, please be careful

about using the product.

• Heart Disease

If you are startled by the haptic feedback delivered by the

product, it can be hard on your heart. Therefore, please

consult your doctor before use the product.

• Respiratory Disease

Excessive tightening of the side straps may cause breath

problems or seizures.

• Spine/ Muscle Disease

When strong haptic feedback is delivered to your body, it can

affect your spine and muscles. Please consult your doctor

before use and do not use the product for too long.

• Skin Disease

Do not put on the product on bare skin if you have sensitive

or weak skin(especially children). If haptic feedback is

delivered to the bare skin directly, it may cause itching, rash

or swelling of skin.

38 Appendix

 Health & Safety Warnings

If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop to use

the product immediately and consult your doctor.

• Difficulty in breathing, dizziness, seizures, muscle cramps or stiffness, skin burning, excessive

sweating, headache, fatigue, involuntary movements, nausea, swelling, itching or rashes.

• Don’t use the product until symptoms described above are relieved. If symptoms persist, consult

your doctor and you have to get your doctor’s approval to use the product again.

• You may be more sensitive to specific content. Therefore remember the type of content you

were playing while you experience those symptoms and please take special care when you use

that type of content.

The device can emit radio wave that could affect the operation

of nearby electronic devices including medical devices.

• To not use the product in hospitals or any transportations including aircrafts and automobiles.

• If there is any electronic devices nearby, make sure to maintain a safe distance between the

product and the electronic devices.

• We recommend do not use the product if you or nearby person has a pacemaker or any other

implanted medical devices.

• If you have to use the product inevitably even though you have pacemaker, please consult your

doctor before using the product and be sure to maintain at least 15cm distance between the

product and you.

• Stop using the product as soon as you experience interference between the product and your

medical devices.

Appendix 39

 Cautions

Product Usage Precautions

• Use the product only for its intended purpose.

• The recommended environments for stable operation are as follows:

–

Temperature : 0 ~ 35 ºC, Huminity : 5~95%

– Do not use the product in dusty places

• You may get zapped when you use the product in a dry place. This is caused by static electricity,

and not a product malfunction.

• Be sure to use accessories and parts that bHaptics Inc. provides, or get official approval from us

before using. If not, we cannot guarantee the safety of the user and we are not responsible for

any damage caused by this.

• Please follow the instructions to wear the device fit to your body. Otherwise, you may feel

discomfort and may not feel the haptic feedback properly.

• When you use the product while the charging cable is connected, be careful the cable is not

wrapped around your body or legs and check frequently during use.

• Use of the product in a moving vehicle such as a car, bus, plane or train may increase your

susceptibility to adverse symptoms due to variation in speed or sudden movement.

• We recommend you not to share the product with the others. If you have to inevitably, clean the

device between each use with clean and soft cloth. Also we recommend you to replace or wash

the inner mesh lining periodically to maintain the product in hygienic conditions.

40 Appendix

 Cautions

• If you use the product frequently or for long time period, you may experience tiredness or

soreness in your muscles and body parts. Therefore, take a rest between uses even if you do

not think you need it. And if you feel discomfort, take longer and more frequent breaks.

• The product contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Please follow below instructions for

your safe usage of the product and prevent personal injury, damage of the product.

– Do not use external battery packs or power sources other than the included charging cable

and if you want to use your own cable, please contact bHaptics official service center.

–

If you have any problems related to the battery, contact official service center. Never open

the main controller of the device and attempt to repair or replace the battery by yourself.

• Please follow the instructions below when pairing via Bluetooth.

– When pairing, place the product near your PC, laptop or mobile. If not, the product can be

connected to a different device or can fail to pair with your device.

–

To secure a stable connection remove any obstacles between the product and your device.

Also please use the product within the Bluetooth range.

– Bluetooth uses the same frequency band as some industrial, scientific, medical devices

and electronics, and low power devices such as wireless LAN, which may cause electronic

interference between devices. Therefore please do not use this device in the places where

it can cause malfunctioning of the electronic devices, resulting in serious personal injury and

damage to property (ex. hospital, transportation etc.)

–

The product may not be compatible with some devices, including those that are not

approved by Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)

– Do not use Bluetooth for illegal purposes (ex. Pirating copies, Illegal public transmission

etc.)

Appendix 41

• Stop using the product immediately when you have an allergic reaction to the clothes or metals

of the product.

• To prevent electric shot, do not disassemble, modify or open any of the product component.

And if the product is broken or damaged(especially any cable is damaged or a wire is exposed)

do not use the product and ask for repairs from the official service center.

• Do not cause a strong impact to the product(do not drop the product or place a heavy object on

it).

We recommend you not to share the product with the others. If you have to inevitably, clean

the device between each use with clean & soft cloth. And replace or wash the inner mesh lining

periodically to maintain the product in hygienic conditions.

Cautions

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 Cautions

Product Care Precautions

• Keep the product in the following environment to prevent degradation of the product.

– Keep the product in cool and dry place(Recommended storage temperatures: 0~35 ºC,

5~95% humidity)

– Do not expose the product to dust, smoke, steam or direct sunlight.

–

The product includes haptic motors and cables, so to prevent breakdown of the product,

do not leave or store the product folded and crumped. Put the product in the package box

and store it in safe place when not in use.

Cautions for Product Maintenance

• Keep the product out of reach of children and pet for their safety and to prevent the damage of

the product.

– Children or pets may swallow small parts of the product or wrap the cables around

themselves which may inflict injury or cause an accident or malfunction.

–

If they swallow any of parts, please consult with the doctor immediately.

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 Cautions

• Be careful not to drop, throw and bend the product. Those may cause damage of the product.

If it happens and suspect any damages please contact to the bHaptics official service center.

• If the product is damaged or malfunctioning, stop to use it immediately and contact bHaptics

official service center. Unauthorized repairing may cause further damage of the product and your

Warranty will become null and void.

• Do not allow liquid, small particles or other foreign objects to get into the product. If this

happens, stop use, turn off the product and disconnect the product from electrical outlet

immediately and contact the official service center.

• If battery leaks:

– Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes or clothing. If already in

contact, DO NOT RUB; flush the affected area immediately with clean water and consult

with your doctor.

–

Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of

ignition or explosion.

• The product is an electronic device, so it is non-washable. If it is contaminated, just drop a few

drops of water and gently wipe with soft cloth.

– Do not use strong chemicals such as solvents, cleaners, chemically treated cloth etc.

to clean the product and inner mesh lining. If you use these on the devices, it will cause

internal and external damage to the product.

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 Cautions

• The inner mesh lining can be detached and machine washed with neutral detergent (Frequent

machine wash can cause deterioration)

–

If you use the dryer machine, please set the temperature as “low” to prevent deterioration

of the product.

– We recommend you replace the inner mesh lining periodically to maintain the product in

hygienic conditions.

Wash Mesh Lining

• If the product or accessories need repair, please contact bHaptics official service.

• Do not dispose the product in a fire and never place the product near the heating equipment or

high voltage appliances.

– When the product or the battery is overheated, it may explode.

– Please follow all applicable laws and regulations when you recycle or dispose the product

and battery. Disposal of certain electronic devices is strictly regulated in some areas.

Appendix 45

 Limited Customer Warranty

Read this information before using your device.

By using your bHaptics product, you agree to the limited warranty.

If you do not accept this limited warranty, do not use your bHaptics product.

Instead, Please return it to bHaptics or the retailer from whom you purchased it within the return

period stated in bHaptics return policy (Found at www.bhaptics.com/legals/cancellation-return-

refund) for refund.

• Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property

of bHaptics or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, including but not limited to,

accessories, parts, or software relating thereto, is proprietary to bHaptics and protected under

international treaty provisions, country laws, federal laws, and states laws. Intellectual Property

includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets,

copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of

authorship.

You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.

Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works

of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code

from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All

applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with bHaptics and its suppliers.

• Who is this warranty from?

This limited consumer warranty (the “Warranty”) is issued by bHaptics Inc. of Bldg 3 Unit 503 ,

70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (34047) (“bHaptics”,

“we”, “us”).

• Who is this warranty to?

bHaptics issues this warranty to you, as a consumer who has purchased a new, covered

product from bHaptics or an authorized retailer (“you”). This Warranty is not available to products

that were purchased from any source other than bHaptics or an authorized retailer.

This Warranty applies only to those countries to which bHaptics ships and supports. For

information about the countries bHaptics supports, go to www.bhaptics.com/legals

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 Limited Customer Warranty

• What is covered by this limited warranty and for how long?

This Warranty covers defects and malfunctions in the new bHaptics product(s) it accompanies (the

“Product”). We warrant that the Product will, under normal and intended use, function substantially

in accordance with our technical specifications or accompanying product documentation (the

“Warranted Functionality”) during the Warranty Period.

This limited Warranty continues for one (1) year from the date of purchase or deliver of the Product,

whichever is later (the “Warranty Period”). However, if you purchase the Product from within the EU

or EFTA, the Warranty Period shall be two (2) years.

If and to the extent the Product needs bHaptics software or services to achieve the Warranted

Functionality, we will make and keep software and services available during the Warranty Period.

We may update, modify or limit such software and services in our sole discretion so long as we

continue to maintain (or exceed) the Warranted Functionality.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from

country to country (or by state or province). This Warranty is in addition to, and does not affect any

rights you have under the laws in your jurisdiction concerning the sale of consumer goods.

• What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited Warranty does not apply: (i) if the Product serial number, the date code or the water

indicator has been removed, erased, defaced, or altered, or is illegible; (ii) to any deterioration of

the cosmetic appearance of the Product due to normal wear and tear; (iii) to rips and peeling of

textile elements, straps, or zippers; (iv) to protective coatings that are designed to diminish over

time or batteries, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (v) to

damage caused by misuse, accident (e.g. accidental physical impact, exposure to liqu id, food or

other contaminants, etc.), neglect, abuse, forces of nature, or other actions beyond the reasonable

control of bHaptics (including but not limited to deficiencies in consumable parts) unless the defect

was caused directly by a malfunction; (vi) to damage caused by improper or unauthorized repair

or other modification, tampering, or use with unsuitable equipment, devices, software, services or

other unauthorized third-party item(s); (vii) to used or resold products; (viii) to Products purchased

from sources other than bHaptics or a bHaptics authorized retailer (including non-authorized online

auctions); (ix) to use of the Product in violation of any laws, regulations or ordinances in effect

where the Product is used; (x) to features or performance parameters pertaining to any software or

services beyond the Warranted Functionality of the Product.

This Warranty does not include any specific guarantees that the product will be error-free, or

regarding uptime or continued availability, data security features of software or online accounts, or

that any software, firmware or online sites will function uninterrupted or error-free.

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 Limited Customer Warranty

• What will bHaptics do if there is a problem with the product?

If your Product is defective or malfunctioning, we will either repair or replace that Product,

or update software or services, so that the Product performs substantially according to the

Warranted Functionality. The approach taken to resolve any issues will be at our sole choice. If

we determine that a product should be replaced, the replacement may be a new, refurbished,

or remanufactured Product. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that none of the listed means

are reasonable to correct for a defect or malfunction, then we may refund to you the price you

paid to purchase the Product.

Any repaired or replaced Product will continue to be covered by this Warranty for the remainder

of the original Warranty Period or ninety (90) days following your receipt of the replacement or

repaired Product, whichever is greater.

• What must you do to obtain warranty service?

In the event of a perceived malfunction in the Product, please visit us at www.bhaptics.com/

support to get helpful services, the user manuals and contact information, and to submit a claim

form to obtain warranty service.

If it is necessary for you to send your Product in for service, we will provide you with a pre-

addressed shipping label, and you will have to send the Product in an adequate container

for shipping, accompanied by the sales receipt or comparableproof of purchase showing the

original date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser, the serial number of the Product and

the seller’s name and address.

You may be required to pay the cost of shipping the Product to us, and by sending the Product,

you agree to transfer ownership of that Product to bHaptics. When we receive the Product, we

will determine if there is a defect or malfunction covered by this Warranty. If we find a defect

or malfunction covered by this Warranty, we will repair or replace the Product to provide the

Warranted Functionality, and we will send the repaired Product, if any, to you at our cost. We

may not return the original Product to you.

If we are unable to verify your proof of purchase in advance, and you send us a Product without

a valid proof of purchase, then we reserve the right to return the Product to you at your cost,

subject to prepayment, or, if such costs are not prepaid, we will keep the Product for thirty (30)

days for your pick-up before it is disposed of.

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 Limited Customer Warranty

• What are the limits on bHaptics' liability?

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES

SET FORTH ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES, AND

CONDITIONS. BHAPTICS LIMITS THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL STATUTORY

AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES

AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY AND, AT

BHAPTICS’ OPTION, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICES DESCRIBED BELOW. IN

NO EVENT SHALL BHAPTICS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE

PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY

SORT; LOSS OF USE, TIME, DATA, REPUTATION, OPPORTUNITY, GOODWILL, PROFITS

OR SAVINGS; INCONVENIENCE; INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE

DAMAGES; OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.

Some countries and jurisdictions (states and provinces) do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, or the disclaimer or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

the above limitations and disclaimers may not apply to you.

If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or unenforceable, such partial illegality

or unenforceability shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of the Limited Warranty.

• SEVERABILITY

• GENERAL

Nothing contained in the user manual or any other document shall be construed to create

an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Product. No agent, employee, dealer,

representative or reseller is authorized to modify or extend this Limited Warranty or to make

binding representations or claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, on behalf

of bHaptics regarding the Products or this Limited Warranty.

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 Limited Customer Warranty

The following terms and conditions of the limited customer warranty apply to U.S and Canadian

customers only.

• Agreement to arbitrate disputes (Not applicable to residents of Québec who enter into

a contract to which the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT REQUIRES YOU TO

ARBITRATE CERTAIN DISPUTES AND CLAIMS WITH BHAPTICS AND LIMITS THE MANNER IN

WHICH YOU CAN SEEK RELIEF FROM BHAPTICS

• Binding Arbitration

Except for disputes in which either party seeks to bring an individual action in small claims court, You and

bHaptics agree (a) to waive Your and bHaptics’ respective rights to have any and all disputes or claims

arising from or related to this Limited Warranty or the sale, condition, use, or performance of the Product

(collectively, “Disputes”) resolved in a court, and (b) to waive Your and bHaptics’ respective rights to a jury

trial. Instead, You and bHaptics agree to arbitrate Disputes through binding arbitration (which is the referral

of a Dispute to one or more persons charged with reviewing the Dispute and making a final and binding

determination to resolve it instead of having the Dispute decided by a judge or jury in court).

• No Class Arbitrations, Class actions or Representative Actions.

You and bHaptics agree that any Dispute arising out of or related to this Limited Warranty, is personal

to You and bHaptics and that such Dispute will be resolved solely through individual arbitration and will

not be brought as a class arbitration, class action, or any other type of representative proceeding. You

and bHaptics agree that there will be no class arbitration or arbitration in which and individual attempt

to resolve a Dispute as a representative of another individual or group of individuals. Further, You and

bHaptics agree that a Dispute cannot be brought as a class or other type of representative action, whether

within or outside of arbitration, or on behalf of any other individual or group of individuals.

• Notice; Informal Dispute Resolution.

Notice; Informal Dispute Resolution. You and bHaptics agree that each party will notify the other party in

writing of any arbitrable or small claims Dispute not less than thirty (30) days of the date it arises, so that

the parties can attempt in good faith to resolve the Dispute informally. Notice to bHaptics shall be sent

to bHaptics Inc., Bldg 3 Unit 503 , 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic

of Korea (34047). Your notice must include (a) Your name, postal address, telephone number, the email

address You use, (b) a description in reasonable detail of the nature or basis of the Dispute, and (c) the

specific relief that You are seeking.

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Limited Customer Warranty

Our notice to You will be sent electronically to the email address You use and will include (a) our name,

postal address, telephone number, and an email address at which we can be contacted with respect to

the Dispute, (b) a description in reasonable detail of the nature or basis of the Dispute, and (c) the specific

relief that we are seeking. If You and bHaptics cannot agree how to resolve the Dispute within thirty

(30) days after the date notice is received by the applicable party, then either You or bHaptics may, as

appropriate and in accordance with this Limited Warranty, commence an arbitration proceeding or, to the

extent specifically provided for above, file a claim in small claims court.

• Authority of Arbitrator.

As limited by the Federal Arbitration Act, this agreement and the applicable AAA rules, the arbitrator

will have the authority to grant any remedy that would otherwise be available in court, provided that the

arbitrator’s award may not exceed, in form or amount, the relief that a United States District Court could

order under the Limited Warranted; provided, however, that the arbitrator does not have the authority to

conduct a class arbitration or a representative action, which is prohibited by this Limited Warranty.

• Rules of AAA.

The rules of AAA and additional information about AAA are available online at www.adr.org or by calling

the AAA at 1-800-778-7879. By not opting out of this agreement to arbitrate as specified below, You

either (a) acknowledge and agree that You have read and understand the AAA Rules, or (b) waive Your

opportunity to read the AAA Rules and any claim that the AAA Rules are unfair or should not apply for any

reason.

• Applicability of Agreement to Arbitrate.

IF THE PROHIBITION ON CLASS ARBITRATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE IS DEEMED TO BE

UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE WILL NOT APPLY TO THE CLASS CLAIM.

• RIGHT TO OPT OUT.

You may opt out of this agreement by providing notice to bHaptics no later than 30 calendar days from

the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by

e-mail to support@bhaptics.com, with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out.” You must include in the opt-

out email (a) your name and address; (b) the date on which the Product was purchased; (c) the Product

model name or model number; and (d) Serial Number (please visit www.bhaptics.com/support/faqs to see

how to find a serial number).

No other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this agreement to arbitrate. Opting out of this

Agreement will not affect in anyway the benefits to which you would otherwise be entitled, including the

benefits of the Limited Warranty.

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• NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Product Inquiries

Contact@bhaptics.com

+82-42-867-2468

Apparatus/Product Name

TACTSUIT X40

Model Name

BHTV40D000

Apparatus/Product Name

TACTSUIT X16

Model Name

BHTV16D000

Bldg 3 Unit 503 , 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea (34047)

Company

bHaptics Inc.

Manufacturer

bHaptics Inc.

Country of Origin

Republic of Korea

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• TACTSUIT, TACTSUIT logo, bHaptics, bHaptics logo and all other product and services names

of bHaptics are registered trademarks of bHaptics Inc.

• All company/product/service names, trademarks are copyright material of their respective

owners. And use of those trademarks in this document doesn’t mean affiliation, coopperation

or endorsement with bHaptics Inc.

• Not all marks are used in this manual.

Trademarks

Copyright

• This manual is protected under international copyright laws. Any part of this user manual is

permitted to reproduce, translate, distribute or transmit in any form or by any means, including

photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written

permission of bHaptics Inc.

Any Questions?

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FCC ID: 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 SAMPLE LABEL & LOCATION EUT Inside position bHaptics Inc. Model : BHTV40D000 Rated Voltage : 3.63 V FCC ID : 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 Made in Korea Copyright 2021, LTA Co., Ltd.

 

 

bHaptics Inc. Add: 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Bldg 3-Unit 503, Daejeon, South Korea January 28, 2021 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION To whom it may concern:

We, the undersigned, hereby authorize LTA Co., Ltd., to act on our behalf in all manners relating to application for equipment authorization for FCC ID: 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 including signing of all documents relating to these matters. Any and all acts carried out by LTA Co., Ltd., on our behalf shall have the same affect as acts of our own. This authorization is valid until further written notice from bHaptics Inc. LTA Co.,LTD. (Contact Person) Contact name: Ja-Beom Koo Position: Manager Phone:(82)31-323-6008 E-mail: cnamaster@ltalab.com Sincerely, Kiuk Gwak / CEO bHaptics Inc.

 

 

bHaptics Inc. Add: 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Bldg 3-Unit 503, Daejeon, South Korea January 28, 2021 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 In re : bHaptics Inc. FCC ID : 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 Request for Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules (CFR 47), bHaptics Inc. hereby requests confidentiality and treatment of certain information accompanying this application. The materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. We are also hereby request Short-Term Confidentiality for 180 days after the grant as outlined in Public Notice DA 04-1705. This provision will give bHaptics Inc. temporary confidentiality of commercially sensitive information prior to product release. The requested Confidential and Temporary Confidential exhibits are listed as follows:

CONFIDENTIAL File Name CONF APPENDIX 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 SCH DIA.pdf CONF APPENDIX 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 PL.pdf CONF APPENDIX 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 BLK DIA.pdf Exhibit Type Schematics Parts list Block diagram Operational description CONF APPENDIX 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 OpDes.pdf External Photos Internal Photos Test-Setup Photos Users Manual SHORT-TERM CONF 2AJ6BBHTV40D000EXT Photo.pdf SHORT-TERM CONF 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 INT Photo.pdf SHORT-TERM CONF 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 Test Photo.pdf SHORT-TERM CONF 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 Manual.pdf SHORT-TERM CONFIDENTIAL The Applicant understands that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentations, where applicable, will not be made public before the date of the Grant for this application. Sincerely, Kiuk Gwak / CEO bHaptics Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bHaptics Inc. Add: 70, Yuseong-daero 1689beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Bldg 3-Unit 503, Daejeon, South Korea January 28, 2021 Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization Branch 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 In re : bHaptics Inc. FCC Application for FCC ID : 2AJ6BBHTV40D000 To whom it may concern:

We, the undersigned, hereby attest to the fact that we will apply the Suppliers Declaration of Conformity procedure to the class B computer peripheral portion of this composite filing. Regards, Sincerely, Kiuk Gwak / CEO bHaptics Inc.