Modular personal network systems and methods
First Claim
1. A personal performance monitoring system configured to be worn by a user comprising:
- a first item of jewelry having a processor, a memory operatively coupled to the processor, a wireless wide area network transceiver, and a first personal area network transceiver, wherein the first item of jewelry is configured as a control unit for a wireless personal area network; and
a second item of jewelry having a second personal area network transceiver and a sensor configured to sense performance data of the user,wherein the first item of jewelry is configured to wirelessly communicate via its first personal area network transceiver with the second item of jewelry via its second personal area network transceiver over the wireless personal area network.
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Abstract
Modular personal networks (MPNs) are disclosed that include multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Devices include security circuitry that prevents them from being used in a different MPN once the user has configured them. Devices not designed for use within an MPN can be included in the network using a bridge device. Devices can be integrated into items of jewelry, such as earrings, rings, pendants, and bracelets. One item of jewelry, such as a bracelet, can support multiple replaceable modules with variable functions. Functions of the MPN can include communications, entertainment, medical monitoring, sports monitoring, personal organization, and games. Multiple users each with his or her own MPN can use them to collaborate in creation of music. An MPN can be used for mobile recognition and logging of wildlife.
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24 Claims
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1. A personal performance monitoring system configured to be worn by a user comprising:
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a first item of jewelry having a processor, a memory operatively coupled to the processor, a wireless wide area network transceiver, and a first personal area network transceiver, wherein the first item of jewelry is configured as a control unit for a wireless personal area network; and a second item of jewelry having a second personal area network transceiver and a sensor configured to sense performance data of the user, wherein the first item of jewelry is configured to wirelessly communicate via its first personal area network transceiver with the second item of jewelry via its second personal area network transceiver over the wireless personal area network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A personal performance monitoring modular jewelry system configured to be worn by a user comprising:
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a base item of jewelry comprising a wireless transceiver, a processor, and a memory operatively connected to the processor; a plurality of module connections disposed on the base item of jewelry; and a plurality of jewelry modules configured to attach to the base item of jewelry at the module connections. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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