Interconnect device
First Claim
1. An interconnect apparatus comprising:
- a first portion housing a control circuit;
a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit, the second portion comprising a first seat housing and a second seat housing coupled together to form a housing around a portion of the flexible circuit; and
whereinthe first portion is configured to be coupled to the second portion such that the control circuit is conductively coupled to the flexible circuit when the first portion is coupled to the second portion;
the flexible circuit is included in an apparel item;
the first seat housing comprising a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall; and
the flange comprising a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit.
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Abstract
Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, interconnect apparatuses are provided herein to couple flexible circuits to control circuits. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a first portion housing one or more control circuits and a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit. In some embodiments, the first portion may be configured to be coupled to the second portion such that the control circuit can be conductively coupled to the flexible circuit when the first portion is coupled to the second portion. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to capture temperature readings. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to capture proximity readings. In some embodiments, the control circuit can be configured to include one or more communications devices.
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16 Claims
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1. An interconnect apparatus comprising:
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a first portion housing a control circuit; a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit, the second portion comprising a first seat housing and a second seat housing coupled together to form a housing around a portion of the flexible circuit; and wherein the first portion is configured to be coupled to the second portion such that the control circuit is conductively coupled to the flexible circuit when the first portion is coupled to the second portion; the flexible circuit is included in an apparel item; the first seat housing comprising a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall; and the flange comprising a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An interconnect apparatus, comprising:
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a first portion comprising a control circuit housed therein; a second portion coupled to the first portion, the second portion comprising a first seat housing and a second seat housing coupled together and forming a housing around a portion of a flexible circuit, the first seat housing comprising a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall; and a guide positioned within a void of the first seat housing and comprising a conducting element conductively coupled to the flexible circuit and the control circuit, the void exposing a portion of the flexible circuit to the guide; wherein the control circuit is positioned proximate to the flexible circuit; the flexible circuit is included in an apparel item; the void orients the guide to conductively couple the conductive element to the flexible circuit; the flange comprising a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An interconnect apparatus, comprising:
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a first portion coupled to a second portion and comprising a housing shell coupled to a support plate thereby forming a hollow structure within which the control circuit is positioned, the second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit and comprising a first seat housing and a second seat housing coupled together thereby forming a housing around a portion of the flexible circuit; a control circuit positioned within the first portion; wherein the flexible circuit is included in an apparel item; the first seat housing comprising a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall; and the flange comprising a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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