Modular Personal Network Systems and Methods
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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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10. A system for monitoring an individual'"'"'s performance during a physical activity, the system comprising:
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a portable performance monitoring device, the portable performance monitoring device comprising; a wireless personal-area network transceiver adapted to communicate with a sensor and an output device during the physical activity; and a processor coupled to the wireless personal-area network transceiver and adapted to determine performance information for the individual, wherein the portable performance monitoring device is adapted to provide data from the sensor to the output device via the portable performance monitoring device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A mobile digital image sharing device comprising:
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a digital camera adapted to take a digital image; a processor coupled to the digital camera and adapted to associate the identity of a first user of the device with digital image; and a wireless wide-area network transceiver coupled to the processor, wherein the processor is further adapted to cause the associated first user identity and digital image data to be transmitted to a remote computer via the wireless wide-area network transceiver. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of coordinating the playing of a piece of music for a first user of a first portable device and a second user of a second portable device, the method comprising:
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wirelessly exchanging messages between the first, portable device and the second portable device via first and second wireless transceivers; playing the piece of music via a first audio output of the first portable device response to the wireless exchange of messages; playing the piece of music via a second audio output of the second portable device in response to the wireless exchange of messages; and coordinating the timing of the playing of the piece of music by the first portable device and the playing of the piece of music by the second portable device. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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