Notification systems for smart band and methods of operation
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1. A notification accessory, comprising:
- a flexible housing configured to secure the notification accessory to a user;
a communication circuit configured to wirelessly receive information from a mobile device; and
an alerting mechanism included in the flexible housing, wherein;
the alerting mechanism alerts the user when the wireless communication circuit receives a notification from the mobile device and provides the user with information related to a type of notification received, the alerting mechanism comprises;
icons formed from micro-perforations in an exterior surface of the flexible housing to define a corresponding outline, the outline corresponding to the type of notification received; and
an illumination source configured to project light through the micro-perforations of a respective icon to form an image corresponding to a received incoming notification.
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Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to mobile devices and more particular to notification accessories capable of displaying alerts generated by mobile devices. In one embodiment, a notification accessory in the form of a wristband is disclosed. The notification accessory can receive notifications wirelessly from a mobile device and display the notifications to a user. Icons illuminating in different colors and haptics can be used to alert the user to the presence of the notification. In other embodiments, the notification accessory can also be used to send commands back to the mobile device.
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1. A notification accessory, comprising:
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a flexible housing configured to secure the notification accessory to a user; a communication circuit configured to wirelessly receive information from a mobile device; and an alerting mechanism included in the flexible housing, wherein; the alerting mechanism alerts the user when the wireless communication circuit receives a notification from the mobile device and provides the user with information related to a type of notification received, the alerting mechanism comprises; icons formed from micro-perforations in an exterior surface of the flexible housing to define a corresponding outline, the outline corresponding to the type of notification received; and an illumination source configured to project light through the micro-perforations of a respective icon to form an image corresponding to a received incoming notification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for receiving notifications from a mobile device and sending commands to the mobile device, the system comprising:
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a flexible wristband configured to be worn around a user'"'"'s wrist; a processor; a wireless transmitter and receiver; a display disposed on an external surface of the flexible wristband, wherein the display is configured to show notifications received from the mobile device to the user and flex as the flexible wristband flexes; and a user input mechanism disposed on the external surface of the flexible wristband, wherein; the user input mechanism allows the user to control the mobile device; and the display comprises; micro-perforations that form outlines in the external surface of the flexible wristband, the outlines corresponding to a type of notification received; and an illumination source configured to project light through the micro-perforations of a respective outline to form an image corresponding to a received incoming notification. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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