Patent Application 20090000010
"When users, in cold weather, wear thick or bulky gloves ... the loss of tactile feedback to the user may prevent the user from properly operating the electronic device, and may lead to frustration. Alternatively, if the user has to remove his gloves ... the user's hand may become cold and uncomfortable, which may also lead to user frustration."
So, they designed the Power Glove
The series of activities a user must engage in to enjoy the benefits of this boon to mankind.
The raison d'être of the application, is the ability to poke your fingers out to achieve maximum sensitivity while not exposing your extremities for too long...
Thanks to
the Reg for enlightening me