Modular personal network systems and methods
First Claim
1. A modular personal network system comprising:
- a plurality of jewelry individual network components that are configured to wirelessly communicate with each other using a wireless network protocol;
wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to be worn or carried by a user;
wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to store that component'"'"'s device identification information and to transmit the device identification information to other individual network components using the wireless network protocol;
wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to store network identification information that identifies the modular personal network in which the individual network components are operating; and
wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured such that, prior to reducing its power consumption and being removed from the modular personal network, it is capable of transmitting status information to the remaining individual network components using the wireless network protocol in response to a determination that the user desires to reduce its power consumption and remove it from the modular personal 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 modular personal network system comprising:
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a plurality of jewelry individual network components that are configured to wirelessly communicate with each other using a wireless network protocol; wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to be worn or carried by a user; wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to store that component'"'"'s device identification information and to transmit the device identification information to other individual network components using the wireless network protocol; wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured to store network identification information that identifies the modular personal network in which the individual network components are operating; and wherein each jewelry individual network component is configured such that, prior to reducing its power consumption and being removed from the modular personal network, it is capable of transmitting status information to the remaining individual network components using the wireless network protocol in response to a determination that the user desires to reduce its power consumption and remove it from the modular personal network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A modular personal network system comprising:
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a first individual network component configured to be worn or carried by a user; and a second individual network component configured to be worn or carried by the user, wherein the first and second individual network components are configured to wirelessly communicate with each other over a modular personal network, wherein the first individual network component is configured to determine that the user desires to reduce the power consumption of the first individual network component and for the first individual network component to be removed from the modular personal network, and wherein the first individual network component is configured to communicate information about its status to the second individual network component in response to the determination that the user desires to reduce the power consumption of the first individual network component and for the first individual network component to be removed from the modular personal network, wherein the communication of the information about the status of the first individual network occurs prior to the first individual network component reducing its power consumption and being removed from the modular personal network. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for execution by a first individual network component of a modular personal network that is configured to be worn or carried by a user, the method comprising:
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the first individual network component receiving a user input; in response to the user input, the first individual network component determining that the user desires to reduce the power consumption of the first individual network component and for the first individual network component to be removed from the modular personal network; in response to the determination that the user desires to reduce the power consumption of the first individual network component and for the first individual network component to be removed from the modular personal network, the first individual network component communicating information about its status to a second individual network component, which is also configured to be worn or carried by the user; and the first individual network component reducing its power consumption and being removed from the modular personal network after communicating the information about its status to a second individual network component. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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