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20090219677 | STRAP DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention provides a strap device capable of, when used in a state of being attached to an electronic apparatus body including a display portion and a key input portion as an object, improving the visibility of the display portion and the operability of the key input portion and the touch panel without tilting the electronic apparatus body with the wrist. A strap device includes a substantially plate-shaped belt base to be attached to the object; and a strap belt formed in an annular shape and supported by a substantially center portion of the belt base rotatably within a plane substantially parallel to the belt base. The belt base includes a back part provided with a pivot fitting as a bearing member for supporting the strap belt rotatably and a front part facing the back part. The strap belt extends across the belt base from the front part to the back part of the belt base. | 09-03-2009 |
20090310290 | WEARABLE DISPLAY MEDIA - A system and method for displaying visual content on a piece of clothing. This is achieved by utilizing a flexible display attached to or forming a part of the clothing. The content displayed on the flexible display is provided by a video controller connected to a computer, both of which reside in the clothing. Content may be provided via wireless transmission or through a Universal Serial Bus. The computer communicates wirelessly through a network to a server which serves up content and tracks information on user location and types of content displayed. | 12-17-2009 |
20100053867 | CONVENIENTLY VIEWABLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD - We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military. | 03-04-2010 |
20100284135 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A wearable electronic apparatus including a plurality of electronic units, each of which emits, with different intensities, specific luminous, acoustic and/or electromagnetic waves or signals, for the functioning thereof. The electronic apparatus includes a control member suitable to regulate or de-activate in a coordinated manner the intensity of emission of the individual electronic units according to or pre-definable emission thresholds of each electronic unit. The thresholds are correlated to environments and or operating conditions that are pre-defined, pre-definable, or defined on each occasion. | 11-11-2010 |
20110007468 | ATHLETIC WATCH - A device for monitoring athletic performance of a user has a wristband configured to be worn by the user. An electronic module is removably attached to the wristband. The electronic module has a controller and a screen and a plurality of user inputs operably associated with the controller. | 01-13-2011 |
20110032669 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 02-10-2011 |
20110102992 | Bag computer computing unit panel and display panel - Disclosed is a computing system including bag and computer components which allow the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. System components, which may vary, include: a bag adapted to attach various computer components and with a computer equipment storage area on outside front; a pivoting display panel located near the bag top front and pivoting into the storage area a computing unit panel located on the bag's inside front; a pivoting input device located on the outside bag front; a pivoting cover near the bottom of the storage area to protect the equipment stored there. The components have appropriate physical and electrical connections. The computing unit panel, in particular, may be shaped and positioned on the inside of the bag front to form a front wall support to assist in storing the display panel in the storage area on the outside of the bag front. | 05-05-2011 |
20110164366 | Bag computer display panel support assemply - Disclosed is a pivoting computer equipment mount (PCEM) designed to pivotally hold a display panel to the outside of the bag. In particular, the PCEM is able to temporarily hold various angular positions relative to the bag front without the operator using his hands. The PCEM includes a free section which suspends the display panel while an extension of the display panel toward the bag front acts as a lever to hold the display panel in a desired angular position. The free section may be made of flexible fabric or may be rigid with hinged connections to the bag and to the display panel. There may be one sheet-like free section or there may be column-like free sections to the right and left of the display panel connection to the bag. In this latter case, the extension of the display panel may be eliminated. | 07-07-2011 |
20110267754 | Bag computer sliding deployment display panel assembly - The disclosed invention is a bag with a computer display panel attached to it. The display panel remains attached to the bag by a retainer while it pivots near the top front corner of the bag so that the operator/wearer of the bag can view the display. To move from an operating to storage position, the display panel pivots upward into a vertical position and slides downward into a pocket-like holder on the bag front. The retainer attaches to the bag inside the holder. For maintaining an angular position of the display panel relative to the bag front when in operation, the display panel includes a prop extending to the holder front. The prop presses against the holder front while the display panel is supported by the retainer. A computing unit panel, electrically connected to the display panel, may be attached to the inside front of the bag. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279959 | Computer handling device - A device for handling a handheld computer allows the computer to be securely held in the palm of an operator's hand and be rotated through 360° or held on a flip-out stand to facilitate use by the operator and provide optimal viewing of the computer screen. | 11-17-2011 |
20110304965 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 12-15-2011 |
20120069511 | DATA STORAGE UNIT HAVING CLASPING FEATURE - An electronic data storage unit configured to be worn as a bracelet is disclosed herein. In a preferring embodiment, medical records are recorded to a USB flash memory device that is deployed in various ways and is integrated to jewelry design. Also in a preferred embodiment, a bracelet design is provided to a storage compartment that could carry other small items in addition to the memory device. Further, novel clasping structure is provided by the present invention. | 03-22-2012 |
20120081852 | WRIST BAND FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A wrist band for holding a portable electronic device, namely an Apple® iPod® Nano™ device, having a display screen and control buttons. The wrist band includes a band portion for engaging with a user's wrist, and a case portion formed of soft and pliable material with a cavity sized to receive and retain the electronic device, a perimeter rim with button controllers that are aligned with the control buttons of the electronic device, and a retainer to retain the electronic device in place in the cavity. The case portion includes an earphone jack aperture and a jack clip which is detachably attachable with the earphone jack aperture, and which jack clip is adapted to be inserted into the earphone jack aperture and block a jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a first position, and which is adapted to be removed from the earphone jack aperture and the jack plug of the portable electronic device when in a second position. | 04-05-2012 |
20120106055 | Bag computer two panel propping computer - The disclosed invention is a bag and computer combination where the computing unit is in a panel on the front of the bag. The display panel is pivotally attached near the top front of the bag and pivots to cover the computing unit. The display panel may be held in an operating angular position using a fabric flap or free sections on the display panel side edges to suspend the display panel from the bag while an extension on the display panel temporarily sticks to the computing unit panel. Several ways are described to provide access from the computer to the bag interior. As an alternative, the display panel may be pivotally attached in a similar manner directly to the computing unit panel which is attachable to the bag front. In this arrangement the computer is removable and usable on a desk top or on a wall. | 05-03-2012 |
20120243158 | SELF-POWERED HDMI DONGLE - A self-powered apparatus able to deliver an output HDMI signal as well as mix a data input source with a self-generated signal and making the result available as an output HDMI signal. | 09-27-2012 |
20120275102 | Bag computer display panel frame - The disclosed invention is a frame used to mount a display to a bag or other object. The frame includes a prop to press against the bag front and hold a display angle relative to the bag. The frame may be adapted to hold thin film display and touch control units, may be light weight and hollow, may include a camera or other tools and may be in two parts to hold the display/control unit The frame may include finger guides on its back side, may be shaped to fit the operator's hands and may be adapted to attach to the object using an attachment flap. | 11-01-2012 |
20120293935 | Wearable Computer System - A wearable computer system that provides for convenient and efficient use of all fingers while the user is standing, reclining or using hands intermittently for other tasks. The central unit hangs from a neck strap and communicates with a head mounted display. The central unit's front surface has keys, accessible from opposite edges by each hand. Typing is similar to the traditional, but rotated 90 degrees on each side. Keys are individually assignable to any letter, symbol, musical note, color, action, or macro. Back panels have thumb keys and controls, and can be modified to accept alternate thumb controls and additional hardware, such as sensors, circuits, cameras, and auxiliary connectors for specific tasks such as musical instrument performance or augmented reality game play. Smartphones, can be incorporated within or connected to the central unit. Desktop use can be accomplished by unfolding the panels of one embodiment. | 11-22-2012 |
20120320510 | Mobile networked optimized supply, data, and power generation & distribution system - A mobile, networked, optimized, supply, power, generation, and distribution system that includes a light weight vest or suite that contains a highly reliable, standard, efficient, power and data storage system. The system provides modular standardized and adaptive means of efficiently powering, controlling, and monitoring the health and supply of one or more standardized portable load and data devices. Supplying and re-supplying is achieved through standardized modular means. Reliability and efficiency is achieved through sensing, redundant switching, and controlling fully protective efficient utilization of energy storage weight and standardized device load circuits. | 12-20-2012 |
20120327577 | ASSEMBLY OF A HAND HELD COMPUTER TERMINAL HOUSING - A bottom cap of a housing of a hand held computer terminal is provided. The bottom cap comprises a strap mount and a releasable fastener. The releasable fastener can releasably fasten the bottom cap to a main body of the housing. The strap mount comprises an electrical connector opening for mounting an electrical connector to the bottom cap. | 12-27-2012 |
20130038995 | HANGING SUPPORT FOR TABLET/NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A hanging support for working with a tablet computer or a notebook computer is provided. The hanging support is composed of a base plate and a hanging strip. The base plate for supporting the tablet/notebook computer has an expandable supporting board. When the base plate can be positioned to provide an inclined supporting plane or the supporting board can be expanded to support the computer, so that a user can hang the computer in front of his/her body with the hanging strip and use both of his/her hands to operate the computer. | 02-14-2013 |
20130120919 | Media Control Device - A media control device including a housing having an internal surface; a controller piece removably connected to the housing and substantially corresponding to the internal surface of the housing; and a connection band coupled to the housing. The controller piece includes a main processor and one or more buttons in communication with the main processor. The controller piece can be encased in a sealed plastic casing. The housing can be substantially made of aluminum. In one embodiment, the connection band is a wristband. The controller piece can include one or more snaps that correspond to one or more slots on the housing and whereby the controller piece is removably fastened to the housing. The controller piece can be coupled with a remote control device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130250503 | WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE FRAME - A device is configured to be worn on a user's head. In one aspect, the device includes a center frame support and first and second side arms. Each side arm has a first end connecting to the center frame support and a free end remote from the first end. The device also includes an extension arm that projects from one of the side arms in a direction proximate the center frame support. The extension arm is configured to present information to the user via a display device. The center frame support and the first and second side arms form a band worn on the user's head. In one embodiment, the free end of the first side arm is elongated relative to the free end of the second side arm to form an asymmetric U shape. In another embodiment, a removable or adjustable nose bridge couples to the center frame support. | 09-26-2013 |
20130258571 | TABLET-TYPE DEVICE CONFIGURED FOR UNDERWATER OR SEVERE ENVIRONMENT - A tablet-type device that is suitable for use underwater or in a severe environment is provided. A length of waterproof vellum is stretched between two rollers to form a surface for recording information. The tablet is designed to be very easy to manipulate underwater, such as not to sink or ascend rapidly if let go. On the other hand, the device also includes provisions to allow the device to be secured to the user, another device, a surface, etc. | 10-03-2013 |
20130301198 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 11-14-2013 |
20140153173 | SPRING-LOADED SUPPORTS FOR HEAD SET COMPUTER - In one embodiment, a head worn computer comprising a housing, wherein the housing includes at least one spring applying inward force to a user's head, a plurality of regions, the regions being able to be flexible regions or stiff regions, and two end regions, configured to wrap around a portion of the user's head, such that the two end regions are located at the front of the user's head, and each of the two end regions are on opposite sides of the user's head. In another embodiment, a method of configuring a head worn computer to a user, using the above mentioned head worn computer. | 06-05-2014 |
20140168872 | FLEXIBLE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Flexible portable electronic device capable of elaborating information, including a flexible body arranged to be capable of being secured to a part of the user's body, the flexible body including a lower flexible band and an upper flexible band. The flexible portable electronic device includes an electronic assembly for processing information, the electronic assembly for processing information including at least a first electronic component with a substantially flat surface, housed between the upper flexible band and the lower flexible band of the flexible body. The first electronic component is secured on only one portion of the surface thereof to one of the upper or lower flexible bands. | 06-19-2014 |
20140218852 | INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERY WEARABLE DEVICE - A wearable device for sensing and transmitting physical activities of a user to a computing device is provided. The wearable device includes a first wristband worn around the wrist of the user, a left connecter assembly attached to the first wristband, a center assembly having sensors for sensing physical activities of the user attached to the left connecter assembly, a right connecter assembly attached to the center assembly and a second wristband worn interchangeably on the exhaustion of the primary battery inside the center assembly. The center assembly includes one or more sensors for sensing user activities. Examples of sensors include but not limited to heart rate sensor and the galvanic sensor. Further, the center assembly also includes a finger sensor to measure heart rate. | 08-07-2014 |
20140240912 | COMPONENT PROTECTIVE OVERMOLDING - Techniques for and a wearable device with component protective overmolding are described. In one embodiment, the wearable device has one or more elements coupled to a framework, a protective material selectively applied over the one or more elements, a first protective layer formed substantially over the framework, the one or more elements, and the protective material, and a second protective layer formed substantially over the first protective layer, the second protective layer being removable and providing a surface configured to receive a pattern. In one embodiment, the one or more elements may be a sensor. Further, the protective material may comprise a material that is applied in substantially atmospheric conditions, and the first protective layer and the second protective layer may comprise a material that is molded or formed in harsh environmental conditions. | 08-28-2014 |
20140313653 | Bag computer system and bag apparatus - Disclosed is a system comprised of a bag and computer combination which allows the bag wearer to quickly access and use a computer while mobile. The system can be in three forms and all three are used in the same way: a pivoting cover is moved out of the way to expose a display which pivots into the line of sight of the wearer/operator. When assembled, all the components are physically connected and electrical components are electrically connected. Additional components include a keyboard or write pad mounted on the pivoting cover or on a separate pivoting mount near the center bag front, a display prop which braces the display in various angular positions and side pockets fitted for peripherals. An example is cited using a bag with flap mounts and equipment which mounts to the flaps using clamps. | 10-23-2014 |
20140334083 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT USER FORMS - Wearable electronic devices that provide robustness against variations in user form are described. The wearable electronic devices include a set of pod structures arranged in an annular configuration having a variable circumference, with adaptive physical coupling between adjacent pairs of pod structures. Adaptive physical coupling advantageously accommodates different user sizes, forms, and movements and enhances the overall ergonomics of the wearable electronic devices. Adaptive physical coupling also maintains substantially constant and/or equal angular spacing between components of the wearable electronic devices regardless of the form of the user. | 11-13-2014 |
20140347798 | WIRELESS DEVICES WITH FLEXIBLE MONITORS AND KEYBOARDS - A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing. | 11-27-2014 |
20140368980 | Technical Support and Remote Functionality for a Wearable Computing System - Methods and systems for providing technical support for a wearable computing system are described. The wearable computing system may receive a command from a user requesting assistance with operation of the wearable computing system and may initiate a technical support session to request the assistance. The wearable computing system may be connected to a technical support associate through a technical support server over a network and may provide through the technical support server a camera feed of a camera coupled to the wearable computing system, information associated with sensors coupled to the wearable computing system, and access for operating the wearable computing system to the technical support associate. The wearable computing system may also provide an audio communication channel between the user and the technical support associate through a microphone coupled to the wearable computing system. The wearable computing system may receive and execute commands through the technical support session. | 12-18-2014 |
20150009610 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - A handle for an electronic-device case includes a hand strap and a switch. The switch may be integrated into the hand strap such that when the user secures his or her hand to the electronic-device case with the hand strap, the switch is accessible to the secured hand, thereby enabling one-handed operation of the electronic device. | 01-08-2015 |
20150016035 | Accessory for Wearable Computer - An accessory for a wearable computer includes a strap having a cover that covers a plurality of batteries; a first connector that joins a first end of the strap to a first end of the wearable computer; a second connector that joins a second end of the strap to a second end of the wearable computer, the second connector having a housing, and an electrical coupling; and an electronic control unit disposed within the housing, the electronic control unit being electrically connected to the plurality of batteries and being electrically connected to the electrical coupling. The electrical coupling is configured to be electrically connected to the wearable computer, and the batteries supply power to the wearable computer via the electronic control unit and the electrical coupling. | 01-15-2015 |
20150062790 | DIGITAL LANYARD FOR SECURING DATA ON PORTABLE DEVICES - A data securing system includes a digital lanyard having a first end portion connected with a first line, having a first connector portion, and a second line having a second connector portion. A second end portion of the digital lanyard includes an electronic data generating device interface. The first connector portion of the first line and the second connector portion of the second line, when in operative connection, form a complete electrical connection between the first end portion and the second end portion. The system further includes an electronic data generating device having an electronic data generating device connector portion configured to operatively connect to the electronic data generating device interface of the second end portion, and an authentication portion of the electronic data generating device provides a capability to authenticate a user to permit the user to obtain access to secured and/or restricted data via the electronic data generating device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150062791 | Absorbent Grip System - Generally, an absorbent grip system including an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a gripping element to engage the absorbent element with a contactable surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the contactable surface. Specifically, an absorbent element coupled to a grippable body configured for gripping by a hand to engage the absorbent element with a skin surface to absorb or displace fluids or solid substances from the skin surface. | 03-05-2015 |
20150077912 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case body which includes an opening and a battery holder holding a battery, an inward flange which is disposed at least a part of a circumference of the opening, a display panel which is mounted on the inward flange so as to cover the opening of the case body, and an adhesive layer which is provided between the display panel and the inward flange. The adhesive layer gradually peels off to leak gas in a space sealed by the case body and the display panel, so as to prevent the display panel from swiftly popping out of the opening when an inner pressure of the space increases. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077913 | WEARABLE COMPUTER SYSTEM - A wearable computer system that provides for convenient and efficient use of all fingers while the user is standing, reclining or using hands intermittently for other tasks. The central unit hangs from a neck strap and communicates with a head mounted display. The central unit's front surface has keys, accessible from opposite edges by each hand. Typing is similar to the traditional, but rotated 90 degrees on each side. Keys are individually assignable to any letter, symbol, musical note, color, action, or macro. Back panels have thumb keys and controls, and can be modified to accept alternate thumb controls and additional hardware, such as sensors, circuits, cameras, and auxiliary connectors for specific tasks such as musical instrument performance or augmented reality game play. Smartphones, can be incorporated within or connected to the central unit. Desktop use can be accomplished by unfolding the panels of one embodiment. | 03-19-2015 |
20150109723 | System for Modular Expansion of Mobile Computer Systems - A system is provided, in which a mobile computing system in a wristwatch form factor incorporates a computing element, a display element, and a belt or strap-like band. A method is proposed, making use of the strap element as a base for expanding the functionality of the system by providing both a mechanical and a data interface between the base system and the expansion module(s). | 04-23-2015 |
20150124385 | Smart Electronic Device - The present application is directed to a smart electronic device, including a case, a display panel, a bar, a hinge and a rotating plate. The bar includes at least a proximal bar part and a distal bar part, and a bar adjusting component configured to adjust the relative positions of the proximal bar part and the distal bar part. The proximal bar part and the distal bar part slidingly connects. The proximal bar part connects to the case through the hinge. The distal bar part connects to the display panel through the rotating plate. | 05-07-2015 |
20150131215 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE SET, TABLET COMPUTER AND SMART WATCH - An electronic device set includes a tablet computer and a smart watch. The tablet computer includes a computer casing, a computer module and at least one computer terminal. The computer casing has at least one connecting slot. The computer module is located in the computer casing. The computer terminal is located in the connecting slot and electrically connected to the computer module. The smart watch includes a watch casing, a watch module and at least one watch terminal. The watch casing is adapted to at least partially couple with the connecting slot. The watch module is located in the watch casing. The watch terminal is exposed from the watch casing, and electrically connected to the watch module. When the watch casing at least partially couples with the connecting slot, the watch terminal is electrically connected to the computer terminal. | 05-14-2015 |
20150131216 | ASSEMBLED WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An assembled wearable electronic device including a first body and a second body is provided. The first body has a primary system and a first assembling portion. The primary system is for providing the independent operation of the first body and producing a related first data. The second body has a secondary system and a second assembling portion. The secondary system is for providing the independent operation of the second body and producing a related second data. The first body and the second body are adapted to be assembled to each other by the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion, and the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion are adapted to rotate relatively such that the first assembling portion is positioned or released by the second assembling portion. | 05-14-2015 |
20150138699 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An arm-worn electronic device used while being worn on an arm is proposed. A novel device that includes a display portion having a curved surface, a secondary battery having a curved surface, and a member for being worn on a user's upper arm so that the display portion and the secondary battery are worn on the user's upper arm. Part of the display portion overlaps with the secondary battery. The novel device is useful for workers in the manufacturing industry and the distribution industry, police officers, fire fighters, health workers, care workers, sales people who work with their hands when it is worn on their arms. The novel device can also be used as military equipment or a wearable computer that assists a user who operates a vehicle or a plane, for the military's sake. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138700 | FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Embodiments relate generally to wearable electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and to wearable/mobile computing devices. More specifically, various embodiments are directed to, for example, a flexible substrate. In one example, a wearable device may include a framework configured to be worn or attached, and a flexible substrate coupled to the framework. The flexible substrate may include a first end and a second end, and may include one or more conductive layer structures and a conductive laminate structure. The flexible substrate may include rigid regions configured to receive one or more components including a sensor, an electrode, and/or a logic circuit (e.g., bioimpedance logic circuit). | 05-21-2015 |
20150146355 | ALIGNMENT OF COMPONENTS COUPLED TO A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE FOR WEARABLE DEVICES - Embodiments relate generally to wearable electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and to wearable/mobile computing devices. More specifically, various embodiments are directed to, for example, aligning a flexible substrate and/or components thereof during fabrication to enhance reliability. In one example, a method includes forming a framework that includes, for example, a portion (e.g., an anchor portion) configured to couple to a flexible substrate, the portion having a neutral axis. Also, the method may include forming a flexible substrate that includes a supported flex region including conductors and one or more rigid regions configured to receive one or more components. A rigid region might include an encapsulated rigid region. The method further may also include aligning the encapsulated rigid region at an angle to the neutral axis, and molding over the encapsulated rigid region. | 05-28-2015 |
20150301558 | TRANSFORMABLE WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses a wearable electronic device having a plurality of trapezoid structures rotatably connected with one another. At least one inclined surface is formed on two ends of each trapezoid structure. When protruding sides of adjacent inclined surfaces of adjacent trapezoid structures abut against each other and sunken sides of the adjacent inclined surfaces of the adjacent trapezoid structures abut against each other, the plurality of trapezoid structures is formed in a ring shape. When the protruding sides and the sunken sides of the adjacent inclined surfaces of the adjacent trapezoid structures abut against each other, the plurality of trapezoid structures is formed in a straight shape. | 10-22-2015 |
20150309533 | SIGNAL LINES IN WRIST APPARATUS - A wrist apparatus includes a frame arranged to house at least one electronic circuitry of the wrist apparatus, and at least one antenna integrated on a surface of the frame with a laser direct structuring process, in which conductive material is disposed at laser-defined locations on the frame. | 10-29-2015 |
20150309535 | Wearable Computing Devices and Methods for the Wrist and/or Forearm - This invention comprises wearable computing devices and methods for the wrist and/or forearm including a bifurcating attachment member and/or proximal and distal display members. These wearable devices can provide relatively-large display areas without looking too clunky or being uncomfortable to wear. This invention also comprises methods for conserving energy and for modifying the communication interface between a human and a computer based on data from environmental sensors and/or body sensors. | 10-29-2015 |
20150331446 | WATCH TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - Disclosed is a watch-type mobile terminal, and a watch-type mobile terminal system having the same. The watch-type mobile terminal includes: a terminal body configured to be mountable to a mounting device having a contact pin, and having a first case and a second case which form an inner space of the terminal body by being coupled to each other; a printed circuit board disposed at the inner space; and a coupling member configured to couple the first case and the second case to each other by passing through the printed circuit board, and electrically connected to the printed circuit board, wherein when the terminal body is mounted to the mounting device, the coupling member contacts the contact pin to thus electrically-connect the printed circuit board and the mounting device to each other. | 11-19-2015 |
20150331447 | SUBSTRATE DEVICE COMPRISING A REINFORCING MEMBER - According to one embodiment, a substrate device is mounted on a wearable device that is worn, curved. The substrate device is provided with a long flexible printed circuit substrate comprising, an electronic component mounted on the surface of the flexible printed circuit substrate, a connector to electrically connect the electronic component to the flexible printed circuit substrate, and at least one reinforcing member mounted on the surface of the flexible printed circuit substrate near the connector. | 11-19-2015 |
20150338879 | CIRCUIT BOARD DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a circuit board device includes a flexible printed circuit board configured to be bendable and including a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface opposed to the first mounting surface, at least one electronic component mounted on the first mounting surface of the flexible printed circuit board, and a plurality of bent portions on both sides of the electronic component near the electronic component, the bent portions being formed by folding a part of the flexible printed circuit board. | 11-26-2015 |
20150338880 | BAND AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a band includes a band body, a sensor, and a conducting wire. The band body is worn around a part of a living body, and holds a case equipped with an electronic module. The sensor is provided on the band body and detects vital signs from the living body. The conducting wire electrically connects the sensor to the electronic module. | 11-26-2015 |
20150346766 | BATTERY COMPARTMENTS FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A battery box for a wearable computing device is disclosed. The battery box is comprised of a cover, battery, a structural housing sized to hold the battery, and a polymer rim. The battery box is enveloped in a thermoplastic elastomer molecularly bonded to the polymer rim. The polymer rim, thermoplastic elastomer, and cover of the battery box cooperatively resist fluid ingress into the battery box. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346767 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wearable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, an electronic module, and a connecting member. The second housing is detachably assembled to the first housing. The electronic module is received in a receiving space between the first and second housings. The connecting member is attached to one of the first and second housings. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346768 | MODULAR WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - Apparatus and methods for providing and using wearable computing devices. A wearable computing device with a device body and a removable face portion, where the removable face portion is removable yet operatively coupled with the device body. A display and sensor or sensors can be provided on the fact portion. The face portion, or a bezel of the face portion, can be rotated relative to the device body or the face portion. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346771 | Mounting Wedge for Flexible Material - Implementations of a mounting wedge for a flexible material are described. According to various embodiments, a flexible material such as a fabric is laminated to a surface of a device, such as a portable computing device. At least some embodiments utilize a mounting wedge to secure an edge of the flexible material to the device, as well as for a mounting surface for a component of the device. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346780 | Fabric Lamination to a Component - Techniques for fabric lamination to a component are described. According to various implementations, a single piece of fabric is laminated to a moveable component and to an apparatus to which the moveable component is attached. Generally, lamination of fabric to a moveable component and portions of an associated apparatus can enhance a user experience in a variety of ways. Embodiments may also be employed to cut fabric from around a surface component of an apparatus. | 12-03-2015 |
20150359135 | HEAT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR A WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A heat management structure for a wearable electronic device includes a first thermally conductive layer, a second thermally conductive layer, and insulating layer. The first and second thermally conductive layers and the insulating layer are arranged in a stacked configuration along their surface areas with the insulating layer disposed between and in physical contact with the first and second thermally conductive layers. At least one edge of the second thermally conductive layer extends beyond an edge of at least one of the first thermally conductive layer or the insulating layer. | 12-10-2015 |
20150378391 | SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR A FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component. | 12-31-2015 |
20160004276 | WEARABLE COMPUTER WITH TIME INDICATIONS AND MOVEMENTS - Embodiments of a wearable computer are disclosed. The wearable computer comprises an electronic module, a display device, at least one rechargeable electrical energy storage device, a housing containing the display device and the electronic module, and at least one additional visual time indication built into the housing area surrounding the display device at the frontside. In some embodiments, the wearable computer can have a means for wirelessly charging the energy storage device, and a strap or band mounted on the housing. This permits the wearable computer to provide a long runtime and to assume novel configurations. | 01-07-2016 |
20160004277 | Power band for a wearable computer - There is provided a wristband for attaching to a computer device. The wristband includes a first end configured to attach to a first side of the computer device, a second end configured to attach to a second side of the computer device, a battery, a battery connection interface configured to connect to a battery port of the computer device for providing power from the battery to the computer device, and a charging port configured to connect to an interface of an external power source to receive power from the external power source for charging the battery. | 01-07-2016 |
20160007697 | MAGNETIC WRISTBAND | 01-14-2016 |
20160026211 | CONFIGURING WEARABLE DEVICES - For configuring wearable device, a method is disclosed that includes detecting a current wearable state for a wearable device, wherein the current wearable state is selected from the group consisting of on a person and off a person, and modifying a setting for the wearable device based on the detected wearable state. | 01-28-2016 |
20160026212 | USER-WEARABLE DEVICES WITH POWER CONSERVING FEATURES - A user-wearable devices includes an on-body detector that uses one or more sensors of the device to detect whether or not the user-wearable device is being worn by a user. When the user-wearable device is detected as being worn by a user it is operated in a first mode, and when the user-wearable device is detected as not being worn by a user it is operated in a second mode that consumes less power than the first mode. Operating the user-wearable device in the first mode can include enabling wireless communication between the user-wearable device and a base station. Operating the user-wearable device in the second mode can include disabling wireless communication between the user-wearable device and a base station. Operating the user-wearable device in the second mode can also include disabling sensors of the user-wearable device and/or placing sensors of the user-wearable device in a low power mode. | 01-28-2016 |
20160026213 | Highly compliant wearable wireless patch having stress-relief capability - A wearable patch capable of wireless communications includes an adhesive layer, and a shearable circuit layer comprising a support substrate comprising one or more openings on the adhesive layer, wherein the one or more openings in the support substrate are so positioned to allow the shearable circuit layer to be sheared and elongated, and breathable. A conductive circuit is embedded in the support substrate. One or more semiconductor chips are in connection with the conductive circuit. An elastic layer is positioned on the shearable circuit layer. The one or more semiconductor chips and the conductive circuit can wirelessly communicate with an external device. | 01-28-2016 |
20160034002 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A wearable electronic device includes a housing, an electronic module received in the housing, and a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a cover and a rotating member. A first end of the rotating member is rotatably connected to the cover. A second end of the rotating member is detachably latched to the cover. When the rotating member is latched to the cover, the rotating member resists against the housing. | 02-04-2016 |
20160048159 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PLATED ELECTRICAL CONTACT - An electronic device includes an electronic component configured to receive electric current and a plated contact electrically coupled to the electronic component and configured to carry the electric current to the electronic component from a system external to the device. The plated contact includes a copper-alloy layer, a platinum-group metal (PGM) layer plated over the copper-alloy layer, and a gold-alloy layer plated over the PGM layer. | 02-18-2016 |
20160048161 | IDENTIFYING GESTURES USING MOTION DATA - In one example, a method includes determining, by a processor ( | 02-18-2016 |
20160062391 | CURVED DISPLAY, DISPLAY CASE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - An electronic device having a curved surface display area, the electronic device including: a display including: glass including an edge having a certain curvature; an opaque layer disposed at the edge of the glass; and a panel module layer including a non-display area disposed under the opaque layer; and a housing supporting the display. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062392 | CONNECTION BY SECURING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY LAYER - A wearable device is disclosed that includes circuitry in both the display device and the securing device, for example a watch and watch band. The circuitry in the securing device is electrically connected to the display device electrical circuitry and may be used to extend the functionality of the display device or create additional display space for use by the display device. These are but two examples of possible uses. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062405 | SAPPHIRE COVER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A cover for an electronic device and methods of forming a cover is disclosed. The electronic device may include a housing, and a cover coupled to the housing. The cover may have an inner surface having at least one of an intermediate polish and a final polish, a groove formed on the inner surface, and an outer surface positioned opposite the inner surface. The outer surface may have at least one of the intermediate polish and the final polish. The cover may also have a rounded perimeter portion formed between the inner surface and the outer surface. The rounded perimeter portion may be positioned adjacent the groove. The method for forming the cover may include performing a first polishing process on the sapphire component using a polishing tool, and performing a second polishing process on the groove of the sapphire component forming the cover using blasting media. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062410 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a main body including a rigid section portion, and a flexible section portion extending from at least one side of the rigid section portion, and a display element, at least a portion of which is disposed on the rigid section portion and another portion is disposed on the flexible section portion. The flexible section portion is bendable to be curved in relation to the rigid section portion, and the display element may be bent to be curved in relation to the rigid section portion together with the flexible section portion. | 03-03-2016 |
20160070296 | WEARABLE DEVICES - A wearable device may include a flexible printed circuit board and a processing unit coupled with the flexible printed circuit board. The processing unit may include a display device. The wearable device may also include one or more battery blocks mounted on the flexible printed circuit board, the one or more battery blocks configured to supply power to the processing unit. The wearable device may further include an antenna mounted on the flexible printed circuit board and communicatively coupled with the processing unit. | 03-10-2016 |
20160085267 | PORTABLE USER DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for docking a portable user device to a docking device or adapter via a clip mechanism. A portable user device may include two clip members which rotate relative to one another about an axis. A coupling pivot may be coupled to both clip members to facilitate relative rotation, and may provide a clamping force between the clip members. One or more terminals may be located on at least one of the clip members, allowing data transfer, charging, or other functions when the portable user device is docked using the clip mechanism. | 03-24-2016 |
20160085278 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR HEAD-WORN COMPUTER - Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers. | 03-24-2016 |
20160104959 | Electronic Connector Having Flexible Region - An electronic connector includes a housing and a plug extending from the housing. The plug includes at least one flexible region that provides flexing of the plug. In some example embodiments, the plug also includes at least one rigid region. The plug has at least one interconnect. Each interconnect includes a lead and a contact. The contacts are exposed on an exterior surface of the plug, such exposure being provided so as to enable electrical coupling between the plug and an electronic receptacle into which the plug may be removably inserted. | 04-14-2016 |
20160116940 | Band For A Wearable Device - This disclosure relates to bands for wearable devices. In an aspect, the band includes a support structure with an antenna disposed thereon. An electronics unit is coupled to the support structure. The band can include an opening that surrounds the support structure. The band can also include an electronics casing that surrounds the electronics unit. The band can be removed from the support structure and the electronics unit. | 04-28-2016 |
20160116941 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A novel electronic device is provided. Alternatively an electronic device of a novel embodiment is provided. An electronic device includes a ring portion and a display portion. The display portion is flexible. The display portion has a top surface and a first side surface in contact with at least one side of the top surface. The first side surface has a curved surface. The top surface includes a first display region. The first side surface includes a second display region. The first display region and the second display region are continuously provided. The electronic device is mounted such that the ring portion is in contact with a user's finger. | 04-28-2016 |
20160132081 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE OF WEARABLE WATCHSTRAP - A heat dissipation structure of wearable watchstrap includes a wearable strap body. The wearable strap body includes a heat conduction section and a protection section. The protection section encloses the heat conduction section. The heat conduction section has a heat absorption section and a heat dissipation section. The heat dissipation section outward extends from the heat absorption section. The wearable strap body is connectable with an intelligent mobile device to greatly enhance the heat dissipation performance of the intelligent mobile device. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135328 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE OF WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A heat dissipation structure of wearable electronic device includes a wearable main body and a wearable strap body connected with the wearable main body. The wearable main body includes a receiving space, a circuit board and multiple electronic components arranged on the circuit board. At least one of the electronic components is a heat source. The wearable strap body has a heat conduction section and a protection section enclosing the heat conduction section. A section of the heat conduction section is exposed to an interior of the receiving space without being enclosed by the protection section. The exposed section of the heat conduction section is in contact with the corresponding heat source on the circuit board so as to greatly enhance the heat dissipation performance of the wearable electronic device. | 05-12-2016 |
20160154425 | WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160154426 | Wearable Propping Display Apparatus 2 | 06-02-2016 |
20160154441 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE FOR WEARABLE MOBILE DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160154442 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE OF INTELLIGENT WEARABLE DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160161985 | TECHNIQUES FOR POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT USING A WRIST-WORN DEVICE - A method, apparatus, and/or system for patient wellness monitoring using a wrist-worn device is disclosed. The wrist-worn device may include a faceplate device and a wristband monitoring device. Initially, a sensor of the wrist-worn device may be activated to collect sensor data of a user according to a first regimen. It may be determined that a battery level associated with the wrist-worn may is below a pre-determined threshold. As a result of the batter level, the wrist-worn device may be caused to store a portion of the sensor data in memory. The first regimen may be modified to generate a second regimen. Sensor activation may continue according to the second regimen. | 06-09-2016 |
20160170445 | MEASURING DEVICE CONFIGURED TO BE WORN ON THE WRIST OF A USER | 06-16-2016 |
20160179132 | FLIP-OPEN WEARABLE COMPUTER | 06-23-2016 |
20160187935 | MULTI-PIVOT HINGE COVER - The description relates to devices, such as computing devices that have hinged portions. One example can include a first portion and a second portion. This example can also include a flexible multi-pivot hinge cover assembly rotatably securing the first and second portions. | 06-30-2016 |
20160202730 | BRACELET-TYPE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND FRAME THEREOF | 07-14-2016 |
20160252115 | ASSEMBLED WEARABLE DEVICE | 09-01-2016 |
20160252928 | Wearable Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160252929 | Wearable Electronic Device | 09-01-2016 |
20160378138 | INTEGRATION OF FORCE TRANDUCER INTO TABLET TO MEASURE WEIGHT - Methods and apparatus relating to integration of force transducer into a mobile computing device to measure weight are described. In an embodiment, logic receives a load detection signal from one or more load sensors coupled to the mobile computing device. The one or more load sensors may be integrated into a chassis of the mobile computing device. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 12-29-2016 |
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20220137663 | HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY - An HMD includes a mounting band for surrounding a head H of a user. The mounting band includes a case, a stretching unit, an adjustment mechanism that adjusts a length of the stretching unit to be accommodated in the case by relatively moving the stretching portion with respect to the case, a winding target member, and a spring member which is fixed at a front portion thereof to the stretching unit and at a rear portion thereof wound on the winding target member and in which an unwinding amount from the winding target member changes according to the length of the stretching unit accommodated in the case. The spring member generates elastic force that acts in a direction in which the stretching portion is accommodated into the case. A first elastic force of the spring member generated by a first unwinding amount and a second elastic force of the spring member generated by a second unwinding amount are equal to each other. | 05-05-2022 |