Functional, socially-enabled jewelry and systems for multi-device interaction
US10925355B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2410/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Functional jewelry is disclosed. A bracelet includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), a main control unit, and positional and situational sensors, typically including an accelerometer, as well as a decorative, interchangeable fascial layer. The bracelet may also include sensors such as capacitive touch sensors, a microphone, and a color sensor. A radio transceiver within the bracelet is adapted to implement a protocol such as BLUETOOTH® 4.0, and is adapted to allow the bracelet to communicate in peer-to-peer or master-slave mode. Two users can pair their bracelets in person, usually with a gestural trigger, for shared light displays, multi-player games, and other types of interactions. Larger groups can pair temporarily and contextually for multi-user displays and interactions, in an ad hoc network with distributed functions. Real-world interactions are communicated to a social network with profiles linked to the individual bracelets.
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