Tactile and Visual Alert Device Triggered by Received Wireless Signals

• US 20130154826A1
• Filed: 12/20/2012
• Published: 06/20/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Chris Ratajczyk
• Original Assignee: Chris Ratajczyk
• Inventors: Ratajczyk, Chris
• Granted Patent: US 9,024,749 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/539.11
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 5/0007 Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 6/00 Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 7/06 using electric transmission , e.g. involving audible and visible signalling through the use of sound and light sources
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 19/047 Vibrating means for incoming calls

Abstract

A wearable signal notification article and a system incorporating the article. The system provides users with a way to stay connected to their wireless devices, even when the user is not in proximity to the device. It comprises a wireless transmitting device, a wireless transmission receiving device, and a wearable signal notification article. When the transmitting device sends a signal to the transmission receiving device, a second signal is sent to the signal notification device to alert the user that a transmission is being received. The wearable signal notification device comprises a flexible, waterproof bracelet housing, and an integrated alert circuit module with a sensor chip, an antenna, at least one light source, a vibrator, and a battery. The device can be worn while swimming, during strenuous activity, or in crowded noisy environments to provide visual and tactile feedback to users about incoming transmissions.

Claims

1. ) A wireless signal notification system, comprising:

a wireless signal transmission means;

a wireless transmission receiving device that is capable of sending and receiving wireless signals;

a wireless signal notification bracelet having a waterproof, elastic housing that houses a sensor chip, an antenna, a battery, a visual feedback means, and a vibration mechanism.

2. ) The system of claim 1 wherein said illumination means is one or more high intensity light emitting diodes.

3. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said illumination means is a digital display.

4. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said wireless signal transmission means is a radar gun.

5. ) The system of claim 4, wherein said wireless signal receiving device is a radar detector.

6. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said wireless signal transmission means is a radio tower.

7. ) The system of claim 6, wherein said wireless signal receiving device is an onboard dispatch unit installed in an automobile.

8. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said wireless signal transmission means is a cellular tower.

9. ) The system of claim 1, wherein said wireless signal transmission means is a wireless router.

10. ) A wearable signal motivation article, comprising:

a waterproof, elastic housing;

a sensor chip;

an antenna;

an illumination means;

a vibration motor;

a battery;

said sensor chip, antenna, illumination means, vibration motor, and battery being operatively connected such that said sensor chip and wherein said sensor chip activates said illumination means and said vibrator motor upon detection of a wireless signal by said antenna.

11. ) The device of claim 10, wherein said housing is a band bracelet.

12. ) The device of claim 10, wherein said illumination means is one or more high intensity light emitting diodes.

13. ) The device of claim 10, wherein said illumination means is a digital display

14. ) The device of claim 10, further comprising an external port operatively connected to said battery.

15. ) The device of claim 10, wherein said housing is made of silicone.

16. ) The device of claim 10, wherein said housing is made of rubber.