Footwear with integrated display

• US 20100223815A1
• Filed: 03/06/2009
• Published: 09/09/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Brian Keith Mcgarity
• Original Assignee: Brian Keith Mcgarity
• Inventors: McGarity, Brian Keith
• Application Number:
  US12/381,059
• Publication Number:
  US 20100223815A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 36/136
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/00 Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
• CPC Class Codes: A43B 3/34 with electrical or electronic arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/414 Specialised client platforms, e.g. receiver in car or embedded in a mobile appliance

Abstract

An article of footwear comprising a display device integrated within its body. At least one audio device is also integrated within the body and is in communication with the display device. A receiver, integrated within the body, communicates audio and video signals, which can include live network television broadcasts and other streaming content, to the display device and audio device. An integrated or remote processor and data storage medium can receive, store, and communicate audio and/or video files for playback using the display and audio devices. A unique luxury item is thereby provided, suitable for the dual purpose of providing the convenience of a portable television and video/music player, coupled with an enhanced means for expression of affluence or a selected lifestyle.

Claims

1. An article of footwear comprising:

a body adapted for being worn on a foot of an individual;

a display device integrated within the body;

at least one audio device integrated within the body, wherein said at least one audio device is in communication with the display device; and

a receiver integrated within the body, wherein the receiver is in communication with the display device and said at least one audio device, and wherein the receiver receives audio signals, video signals, or combinations thereof, and communicates the audio signals, video signals, or combinations thereof, to the display device and said at least one audio device.

2. The article of footwear of claim 1, further comprising a processor in communication with data storage for receiving, storing, and transmitting audio files, video files, or combinations thereof, to the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof.

3. The article of footwear of claim 2, wherein the processor, the data storage, or combinations thereof, are integrated within the body.

4. The article of footwear of claim 2, wherein the processor, the data storage, or combinations thereof, are in remote communication with the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof, using the receiver.

5. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a tongue, a toe, or combinations thereof, and wherein the display device is disposed on the tongue or the toe.

6. The article of footwear of claim 5, wherein the tongue is rotatably disposed on the body for enabling viewing of the display device from multiple orientations.

7. The article of footwear of claim 6, wherein the tongue comprises a rotating bracket for enabling rotatable motion of the tongue and the display device.

8. The article of footwear of claim 5, wherein the tongue comprises a fastener, a locking device, at least one rotating and locking gear, or combinations thereof, for enabling the tongue to be secured in a raised position to facilitate viewing of the display device.

9. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein the display device is rotatably mounted within the body, pivotably mounted within the body, or combinations thereof.

10. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein said at least one audio device is integral with the display device.

11. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein the receiver is adapted to receive network broadcast signals to enable a user to view live television.

12. The article of footwear of claim 1, further comprising a control device for controlling output of the display device and said at least one audio device.

13. The article of footwear of claim 12, wherein the control device is integral with the body.

14. The article of footwear of claim 12, wherein the control device is remote from the body.

15. The article of footwear of claim 1, wherein a portion of the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof, are detachable from the body.

16. An article of footwear comprising:

a body adapted for being worn on a foot of an individual;

a display device integrated within the body;

at least one audio device integrated within the body, wherein said at least one audio device is in communication with the display device;

a processor in communication with data storage, the display device, and said at least one audio device, wherein the processor receives audio files, video files, or combinations thereof, stores said files within the data storage, and transmits said files to the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof; and

an input device, a receiver, or combinations thereof in communication with the processor for controlling the receipt, storage, and transmission of the audio files, video files, or combinations thereof.

17. The article of footwear of claim 16, further comprising a receiver integrated within the body, wherein the receiver is in communication with the display device and said at least one audio device, and wherein the receiver receives audio signals, video signals, or combinations thereof and communicates the audio signals, video signals, or combinations thereof, to the display device and said at least one audio device.

18. The article of footwear of claim 17, wherein the processor, the data storage, or combinations thereof are in remote communication with the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof, using the receiver.

19. The article of footwear of claim 17, wherein the receiver is adapted to receive network broadcast signals to enable a user to view live television.

20. The article of footwear of claim 16, wherein the body comprises a tongue, a toe, or combinations thereof, and wherein the display device is disposed on the tongue or the toe.

21. The article of footwear of claim 20, wherein the tongue is rotatably disposed on the body for enabling viewing of the display device from multiple orientations.

22. The article of footwear of claim 21, wherein the tongue comprises a rotating bracket for enabling rotatable motion of the tongue and the display device.

23. The article of footwear of claim 20, wherein the tongue comprises a fastener, a locking device, or combinations thereof, for enabling the tongue to be secured in a raised position to facilitate viewing of the display device.

24. The article of footwear of claim 16, wherein the display device is rotatably mounted within the body, pivotably mounted within the body, or combinations thereof.

25. The article of footwear of claim 16, wherein said at least one audio device is integral with the display device.

26. The article of footwear of claim 16, further comprising a control device for controlling output of the display device and said at least one audio device.

27. The article of footwear of claim 26, wherein the control device is integral with the body.

28. The article of footwear of claim 26, wherein the control device is remote from the body.

29. The article of footwear of claim 16, wherein a portion of the display device, said at least one audio device, or combinations thereof, are detachable from the body.

30. A method for displaying an image comprising the steps of:

providing a display device integrated with an article of footwear;

displaying an image on the display device such that the image is visible when the article of footwear is worn; and

modifying the image.

31. The method of claim 30, wherein the step of displaying the image on the display device comprises receiving and processing a remote video signal, audio signal, or combinations thereof.

32. The method of claim 31, wherein the receiving and processing of the remote video signal, audio signal, or combinations thereof, comprises communicating with a television broadcast network to obtain a network television broadcast signal, communicating with a processor to obtain an audio or video file, or combinations thereof.