{"id":5521,"date":"2026-08-26T11:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T11:43:03","slug":"haptics-pocket-edition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/en\/haptics-pocket-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Haptics: Pocket Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haptics: Pocket Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Haptics: Pocket Edition<\/strong> is an app for learning standardised haptic signals. The app is designed for people with visual and hearing impairments, blind people, their networks and professionals who want to use the signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Image of a phone with many apps and the Haptics Pocket Edition icon.\" class=\"wp-image-5526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/haptics_icon_02.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app contains more than 220 signs, and it is available in ten languages: Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Arabic. Each sign has a description with text, image, video and audio. In the app you can search for signs, save favourite signs, create your own lists of signs and share the lists with others. There are also settings for selecting high contrast, and the text size in the app will follow the setting on the phone or tablet you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find the Haptics: Pocket Edition app?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The app can be downloaded from Google Play and App Store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcf2 Download the app from&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/haptics-pocket-edition\/id6755103527\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd16 Download the app from&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=no.eikholt.hapticspocketedition\">Google <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=no.eikholt.hapticspocketedition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the link below you will find the app as a web version if you do not want to use the app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sail-buttons left\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-sail-button filled teal\" href=\"https:\/\/haptics.eikholt.no\/no\/dictionary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Haptics: Pocket Edition Web Edition<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are haptic signals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haptic signals are a method of conveying information through touch, usually on the upper back or upper arm. Haptic signals can supplement spoken or sign language. They can be used to obtain information about surroundings, events, moods, people and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you want to learn Haptic Signals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you want courses?<\/strong>&nbsp;You can find the form here:<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/en\/application-form-for-individual-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enquiry individual course<\/a>The queen looked on with tears in her eyes as her daughter prepared to sail away.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do you have any questions?<\/strong>&nbsp;You can find contact information here:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read about projects with Haptic Signalling and download guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read about the project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/en\/the-knowledge-vault\/mobility-and-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Haptic communication and guide dogs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Haptisk-kommuinasjon-og-forerhund-veileder-nytt-design.pdf\"><strong>Haptic <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Haptisk-kommuinasjon-og-forerhund-veileder-nytt-design.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Communication <\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Haptisk-kommuinasjon-og-forerhund-veileder-nytt-design.pdf\"><strong>and guide dog<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read about the project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/en\/the-knowledge-vault\/boundless-sporting-pleasure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Boundless sports fun<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the guide with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eikholt.no\/app\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Grenselos-idrettsglede-veileder.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Haptic signals for use at football matches<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haptics: Pocket Edition Haptics: Pocket Edition is an app for learning standardised haptic signals. 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