IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0557448
(2009-09-10)
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등록번호 |
US-8421607
(2013-04-16)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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A personal alert device for use with a wireless communications device is provided. In at least one embodiment, the personal includes: a housing configured for discreet, inconspicuous use by a wearer; a vibrator mechanism disposed within the housing; a processor disposed within the housing, the proce
A personal alert device for use with a wireless communications device is provided. In at least one embodiment, the personal includes: a housing configured for discreet, inconspicuous use by a wearer; a vibrator mechanism disposed within the housing; a processor disposed within the housing, the processor configured to pair uniquely and wirelessly communicate with a mobile communications device within a defined distance to the mobile communications device, operative to receive a mobile communications signal from the mobile communications device, and further configured to activate the vibrator mechanism to alert the wearer discreetly to the presence of the mobile communications signal; and a power source disposed within the housing. In at least one embodiment, the personal alert device is a fashion accessory article that is worn under an item of apparel and directly adjacent to the body of the wearer to remain unseen.
대표청구항
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1. A personal alert device comprising: a housing configured for discreet, inconspicuous use by a wearer;a vibrator mechanism disposed within the housing;a processor disposed within the housing, the processor configured to pair uniquely and wirelessly communicate with a mobile communications device w
1. A personal alert device comprising: a housing configured for discreet, inconspicuous use by a wearer;a vibrator mechanism disposed within the housing;a processor disposed within the housing, the processor configured to pair uniquely and wirelessly communicate with a mobile communications device within a defined distance to the mobile communications device, operative to receive a mobile communications signal from the mobile communications device, and further configured to activate the vibrator mechanism to alert the wearer discreetly to the presence of the mobile communications signal; wherein the processor is configured to detect when the mobile communication device is ON and in range; wherein the processor is configured to enable and turn ON the personal alert device when it is known that the mobile communication device is in range; and wherein the processor is further configured to provide the wearer a unique vibratory alert when a pairing to the mobile communications device has been dropped;a power source disposed within the housing;a switch disposed upon the housing and configured to provide ON, OFF, and PAIR options to the wearer, wherein PAIR is utilized to actuate the processor to operatively pair the personal alert device to the mobile communication device, such that when the mobile communications device transmits a signal, the personal alert device provides a vibratory alert; andan ACKNOWLEDGE button disposed upon the housing and configured to be depressed by the wearer to acknowledge and to cease the vibratory alert to prevent prolonged vibration of the personal alert device and to conserve the power source. 2. The personal alert device of claim 1, further comprising: an attachment portion disposed upon the housing and configured to provide attachment of the personal alert device to the wearer and configured to control the operational mode of the personal alert device. 3. The personal alert device of claim 1, wherein the vibrator mechanism is configured to vibrate in a manner that is inaudible. 4. The personal alert device of claim 1, further comprising: a speakerphone to provide an auditory alert to audibly alert the wearer to the presence of the mobile communications signal. 5. The personal alert device of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to provide the wearer a unique vibratory alert when a pairing to the mobile communications device has been dropped. 6. The personal alert device of claim 1, further comprising: a customization interface to provide the wearer the option to set a unique vibratory signal pattern to a specific incoming call number, wherein the processor is configured to recognize the incoming call number to the mobile communications device, and wherein the processor activates the vibrator mechanism with unique vibratory signal pattern such that the wearer knows an identity of the incoming call based upon the unique vibratory signal pattern. 7. The personal alert device of claim 1, further comprising: a customization interface to provide the wearer the option to initiate a unique set of rules to customize alerts, wherein the processor is configured to act based upon the rules customized by the wearer. 8. A fashion accessory article operative to provide the wearer a vibratory alert to indicate the presence of a mobile communications signal from a mobile communications device, the fashion accessory comprising: a housing configured for personal use to be entirely worn in a discreet and inconspicuous manner;a vibrator mechanism disposed within the housing;an electrical circuit and processor disposed within the housing and configured for pairing and wireless communication with the mobile communications device within a defined distance, operative to receive the mobile communications signal from the mobile communications device, and further configured to activate the vibrator mechanism to alert the wearer discreetly to the presence of the mobile communications signal; wherein the processor is configured to detect when the mobile communication device is ON and in range; wherein the processor is configured to enable and turn ON the personal alert device when it is known that the mobile communication device is in range; and wherein the processor is further configured to provide the wearer a unique vibratory alert when a pairing to the mobile communications device has been dropped;a power source disposed within the housing; andan attachment portion configured to provide attachment of the fashion accessory article to the wearer and configured to control the operational mode of the personal alert device, wherein the fashion accessory article is worn under an item of apparel and directly adjacent to the body of the wearer to remain unseen;a switch disposed upon the housing and configured to provide ON, OFF, and PAIR options to the wearer, wherein PAIR is utilized to actuate the processor to operatively pair the personal alert device to the mobile communication device, such that when the mobile communications device transmits a signal, the personal alert device provides a vibratory alert; andan ACKNOWLEDGE button disposed upon the housing and configured to be depressed by the wearer to acknowledge and to cease the vibratory alert to prevent prolonged vibration of the personal alert device and to conserve the power source. 9. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, further comprising: an adhesive panel configured for placement upon the housing and configured to adhere to the fashion accessory article directly to the skin of the wearer and under the item of apparel. 10. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, wherein the attachment portion is configured for attachment to a brassiere. 11. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, wherein the attachment portion is configured for attachment to an undergarment brief. 12. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, further comprising: a customization interface to provide the wearer of the fashion accessory article the option to set a unique vibratory signal pattern to a specific incoming call number, wherein the processor is configured to recognize the incoming call number to the mobile communications device, and wherein the processor activates the vibrator mechanism with unique vibratory signal pattern such that the wearer knows an identity of the incoming call based upon the unique vibratory signal pattern; anda customization interface to provide the wearer the option to initiate a unique set of rules to customize alerts, wherein the processor is configured to act based upon the rules customized by the wearer. 13. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, further comprising: a switch disposed upon the housing and configured to provide ON, OFF, and PAIR options to the wearer. 14. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, further comprising: a speakerphone to provide an auditory alert to audibly alert the wearer to the presence of the mobile communications signal. 15. The fashion accessory article of claim 8, wherein the vibrator mechanism is configured to vibrate in a manner that is inaudible. 16. An incoming signal vibratory alert system comprising: a wireless communications device; anda personal alert device paired uniquely and wirelessly to the wireless communications device to communicate with the wireless communications device within a defined distance, operative to receive a wireless communications signal from the wireless communications device, and further configured to activate a vibrator mechanism disposed within the personal alert device to alert the wearer discreetly to the presence of the wireless communications signal with a vibratory alert, the personal alert device having:a housing configured for discreet, inconspicuous use by a wearer;a processor disposed within the housing, the processor configured to pair uniquely and wirelessly communicate with a mobile communications device within a defined distance to the mobile communications device, operative to receive a mobile communications signal from the mobile communications device, and further configured to activate the vibrator mechanism to alert the wearer discreetly to the presence of the mobile communications signal; wherein the processor is configured to detect when the mobile communication device is ON and in range; wherein the processor is configured to enable and turn ON the personal alert device when it is known that the mobile communication device is in range; and wherein the processor is further configured to provide the wearer a unique vibratory alert when a pairing to the mobile communications device has been dropped;a power source disposed within the housing;a switch disposed upon the housing and configured to provide ON, OFF, and PAIR options to the wearer, wherein PAIR is utilized to actuate the processor to operatively pair the personal alert device to the mobile communication device, such that when the mobile communications device transmits a signal, the personal alert device provides a vibratory alert; andan ACKNOWLEDGE button disposed upon the housing and configured to be depressed by the wearer to acknowledge and to cease the vibratory alert to prevent prolonged vibration of the personal alert device and to conserve the power source. 17. The system of claim 16, further comprising: an attachment portion configured to provide attachment of the personal alert device to the wearer and configured to control the operational mode of the personal alert device, wherein the personal alert device is worn under an item of apparel and directly adjacent to the body of the wearer to remain unseen.
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