Ornament apparatus, system and method

• US 20070236409A1
• Filed: 06/06/2007
• Published: 10/11/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gregory Piccionelli
• Original Assignee: Gregory Piccionelli
• Inventors: Piccionelli, Gregory
• Application Number:
  US11/810,486
• Publication Number:
  US 20070236409A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/2.100
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 33/08 Christmas tree decorations
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 33/0809 involving motion
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 33/0818 specially adapted for emitting sound
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/155 Coordinated control of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/165 following a pre-assigned programmed sequence; Logic control [LC]

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an ornamental system, apparatus and method that is dynamically modifiable. Embodiments of the ornament system comprise a processor, at least one ornamental member and a data controller. The processor is a computer which stores user input data for transmission and transmits a request for the transmission of data files. The ornamental member is configured to receive and display image data stored in a database, wherein the stored data can be changed at any time. Embodiments of the present invention can be coupled to other ornamental systems across a wide area network, wherein users can share data files for display.

Claims

1. An ornamental member being configured to attach to a Christmas tree and being configured to receive input data from a data source, comprising:

a sphere shaped body;

a display member, the display member having a display screen, wherein the display screen being configured to display one or more of the following group of input data;

image data, text data and graphic data; and

a receiving member, the receiving member being configured to receive the input data;

the display member and receiving member being coupled to the body, and the display member being in electronic communication with the receiving member.

2. An ornamental member as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a power source, the ornamental member being coupled to at least one other ornamental member via the power source.

3. An ornamental member as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body is hollow and comprises an inner diameter and an outer diameter.

4. An ornamental member as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display member is flexible and can be configured to conform to the shape of the body.

5. An ornamental member as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a plurality of display members, wherein the display members reside inside the hollow body such that the display screens are directed in an outward direction.

6. An ornamental member as claimed in claim 5, wherein the display members are configured in a manner selected from the group consisting of a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, and parallel to each other.