Video device integratable with jacket, pants, belt, badge and other clothing and accessories and methods of use thereof

• US 20060028430A1
• Filed: 06/21/2005
• Published: 02/09/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Franz Harary
• Original Assignee: Franz Harary
• Inventors: Guadagnola, Vincent, Harary, Franz
• Application Number:
  US11/157,159
• Publication Number:
  US 20060028430A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/156
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/002 adapted to accommodate electronic equipment patients' garments for medical monitoring A41D13/1281; luminous ornaments A41D27/085
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/147 using display panels
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/02 by a carrier person or animal
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 2380/04 Electronic labels
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 2380/06 Remotely controlled electronic signs other than labels
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 3/3611 Control of matrices with row and column drivers

Abstract

Wearable multimedia delivery devices and methods of use thereof. A first variation provides a video jacket incorporating multimedia information delivery and optionally including separate power and multimedia information sources so as to minimize restriction of motion for the wearing user. In one variation, the separate power and multimedia information sources are provided on a belt coupled to a multimedia delivery component. Another variation provides a video badge wearable by a user, for example, when delivering a service, such as waitering. A third variation provides a video belt wearable by a user, for example, when deliverying a service, such as waitering. Other variations are provided for other wearable video options. Additional features include impact resistance and heat dissipation.

Claims

1. A compact and self-contained multimedia presentation device capable of being worn by an individual, the device comprising:

an enclosure component;

a multimedia presentation component contained within the enclosure component;

a multimedia information processing and storage component coupled to the multimedia presentation component; and

a plurality of multimedia input mechanisms for deliverying multimedia information to the multimedia information processing and storage component.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is wearably attachable to clothing.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the multimedia presentation component includes a display device.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of multimedia input mechanisms include at least two selected from a group consisting of a digital video disk player, a universal service bus port, a wireless receiver, and a flash memory device.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising:

a biasing mechanism connecting the enclosure component and the multimedia presentation component.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the biasing mechanism comprises at least one selected from a group consisting of a spring, a flexible membrane, and a molded extension.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the multimedia information processing and storage component includes a minimal number of multiuse semiconductor elements so as to produce less heat than separate use semiconductor elements.

8. A video badge device, comprising:

a badge component;

an enclosure component attached to the badge component;

a display component contained within the enclosure component; and

a display information source coupled to the display component for delivery of multimedia content to the display component.

9. The video badge of claim 8, further comprising:

a fastening device.

10. The video badge of claim 9, wherein the fastening device is selected from a group consisting of Velcro®

, snaps, buttons, pins, clips, magnets and wire.

11. The video badge of claim 8, further comprising:

a biasing mechanism disposed between the enclosure component and the display component.

12. The video badge of claim 11, wherein the biasing mechanism biases the display component at a first location within the enclosure component.

13. A video belt device, comprising:

a belt component;

an enclosure component attached to the belt component;

a display component contained within the enclosure component; and

a display information source coupled to the display component for delivery of multimedia content to the display component.

14. The video belt of claim 13, wherein the enclosure component comprises plastic.

15. The video belt of claim 13, further comprising:

a biasing mechanism disposed between the enclosure component and the display component

16. The video belt of claim 15, wherein the biasing mechanism biases the display component at a first location within the enclosure component.

17. A video purse, comprising:

a purse having at least one outer side;

an enclosure component attached to the purse;

a display component contained within the enclosure component and capable of being viewed via the at least one outer side of the purse; and

a display information source coupled to the display component for delivery of multimedia content to the display component.

18. The video purse of claim 17, further comprising:

a display information source controller within the purse.

19. The video purse of claim 18, wherein the display information source controller is accessable via an opening in the at least one outer side of the purse.

20. A video portfolio, comprising:

a portfolio having at least one outer side;

an enclosure component attached to the portfolio;

a display component contained within the enclosure component and capable of being viewed via the at least one outer side of the portfolio; and

a display information source coupled to the display component for delivery of multimedia content to the display component.