Wearable strap
US11562640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/0247
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable strap 10 comprising releasable connection means 14 for securing the strap 10 around part of a person's body, a detector for wirelessly detecting an electronic device, a controller 16 programmed with at least one predetermined threshold for a distance between the strap 10 and electronic device, and at least one of: a) alert means 26a, 26b including at least a speaker or vibrator in the strap 10, and b) signalling means in the strap for sending a signal to a remote location, such as initiating an alert from the electronic device; the controller 16 being configured to use the detector to monitor the distance between the strap 10 and electronic device, and the controller 16 being configured to initiate the alert means 26a, 26b and/or signalling means to provide an audible or vibrating alert when the distance between the strap 10 and electronic device exceeds the predetermined threshold.
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