The apparatus in question, a hands-free mobile device support, typically consists of a strap worn across the body, suspending a mechanism designed to securely hold a smartphone or similar device. This allows the user to view the screen without needing to use their hands to support the device. An example would be an individual using such a support while following a recipe in the kitchen or while navigating directions on foot.
The principal benefit of such a system lies in its ability to free the user’s hands, enabling the performance of other tasks while simultaneously viewing the mobile device’s screen. This utility has found applications in diverse fields, from construction workers consulting blueprints to delivery personnel accessing navigation apps. Historically, similar supports were designed for cameras and other equipment, the current iteration adapting the concept for ubiquitous mobile technology.