CA3077002A1 - Neckband proximity sensor transceiver and vibrating device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of general consumer products.
Disclosed is a Neckband Proximity Sensor and Vibrating Device comprised of a neckband with two small Transceivers. (Transceiver is considered a transmitter and receiver combined in a single package.) The transmitter creates an electromagnetic field that is cast around and below a person's neck. This device also includes 2 wristband bracelets with proximity sensors and vibrators built in.
The user will wear the neckband around his or her neck and one wristband around each wrist. The main body of the neckband is shaped like a C, and is open on both ends. Each end of the neckband houses a small Transceiver, along with a vibrating device. There is also a micro processor and timing module in the neckband. In order for this neckband to charge, there is a charger mating recess. To maintain the battery life when not in use, there is an on off switch on the neckband and on each wristband.
The vibrating wristband(s) main body is wearable around the wrist and contains a vibrating device, control module microprocessor and proximity sensor, along with a battery that has an ability to be charged by way of a charger mating recess allowing for a cable at this time, but could change as technology evolves. We will be using a micro-usb port, allowing for an external charger device to be hooked up via a charge cable.
As the main body of the wristband is worn around each wrist of a user, the vibration occurring on the wristband of the invention notifies the user by means of vibration when the person comes too close to his or her face. This vibration notification will occur when the proximity sensor that is built into each wristband picks up the electromagnetic field created by the neckband Transceiver(s).
In addition to the above, there may also be a small internal microprocessor that works with a cloud bluetooth format. An application may also accompany this invention to help the user track how often the user tries to touch his or her face on a daily basis.
This invention relies on proximity sensor devices that offer a hands off experience with a tactile end point such as a vibration, where an object "in this case the face" is sensed without being touched and a sensory output in the form of a vibration is created on the persons neck & wrist(s). This current invention, as mentioned above, also pertains to neckbands, along with vibrators. This device may be created using silicone, metal, wood and rubber bracelets with built in sensors and vibrators. This invention comes in different sizes for toddlers, youth and adults.
The usage of this device notify a person not to touch his or her face via a vibration sent out as the warning. The reasons people do not want to touch their face can be for many different reason's: to avoid germs, bacteria and viruses, reduce acne, or even to reduce touching the eyes, nose, or mouth when not wanting too. The applications of this device are many and fall mainly into a hygiene category.

Description

Description Manual Title: Neckband proximity Sensor Transceiver and Vibrating Device Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hygiene and household articles, and particularly to the field of proximity sensor devices with biofeedback.

[0002] For the neckband, within the plastic casing, on one end, or on both ends of the neck band there will be either 1 or 2 Transceivers ( one not the left side and one Transceiver on the right) and will be included within the internal structure of the neckband.

[0003] The Transceivers will create an electromagnetic field below the persons head, along with being able to receive an input. This kind of magnetic field (created by a Transceiver within the neckband) stretches out to about 3-9 inches for the device's sensing distance depending on what is best, and this is to be determined through more tests.

[0004] A device's sensing distance refers to the distance in which an object triggers an ON signal. It may be considered a proximity sensor's maximum possible sensing range. Set distance is defined as the maximum stable detection range.

[0005] The silicone wristbands have proximity sensors stored in each of them:
one wristband with a sensor for the left wrist and one wristband with a proximity sensor for the right wrist. Each wrist band also will have a small vibrator built in &
connected to the proximity sensor.

[0006] A vibration from the vibrator will occur if the person hits the magnetic field's detection range that is created by the neckband Transceiver. The device will be made up of an assortment of materials: silicone, plastic, metal, rubber and possibly even wood.
Background of the Device and Technique

[0007] In public places, such as malls, offices, dining facilities, and other high traffic public areas, there is a need not to place your hands on or near your face to reduce the spread of viruses and other germs that can contaminate and make a person's body sick. This product is effectively a practical device with a end result of not touching one's face through the process of a proximity sensor when it hits the Transceivers electromagnetic field that sends out a vibration onto a person's wrist(s) and neckband, which in turn, will bring awareness to the person that he or she may have almost touched his or her face.
Technical Problem

[0008] The object of the current invention is to provide 2 vibrating wristband(s) that will trigger the Transceiver's electromagnetic field sending out a vibration on a person's wrist warning the user to not touch one's face. The neckband can also be vibrating, depending on the users choice. Without this vibration warning, people are prone to touch their face and children especially do so on a subconscious level.
Problem Solution Technical Solution

[0009] The present invention is implemented in such a manner that the vibrating wristband includes a body that can be worn on each wrist, and the body has a vibration mechanism that is set off when the proximity sensor is triggered.
The vibration mechanism module, also has a timer module connected to it, along with the control module to allocate how long the vibration occurs.

[0010] Further, as mentioned, a proximity sensor offering up to 6 degrees of freedom "6D0F" is internally situated within each of the bracelet(s) "wristbands" and the neckband; the proximity sensor acts as an external terminal, and the neckband houses the Transceiver. The neckband will also have a vibrator that goes off when the wristbands vibration module is activated.
Advantageous Effects of the invention Beneficial Effect Compared with the prior art, this invention, two vibrating wristband(s), the body of each wristband to be worn around each wrist, can alert the user by vibration not to touch his or her face when the proximity sensor(s) internally situated, one in each wristband, triggering the Transceiver that is in the neckband body, which is worn around the persons neck.
The vibration from the wristband(s) can affect the person wearing the wristband(s) by warning the person to not touch his or her face. It can be used in numerous public locations to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. We recommend wearing the wristband(s) also referred to herein as bracelets in a supine manner. The proximity sensor protrusion should be on the supine side of the wrist, also known as the underside of the wrist, (not on the top side where a watch would normally be warren.) This invention is not revolutionary and is a combination of old items with a new application.

Claims (9)

Claims Claim
1. [Claim 1] A neckband, comprising: a body wearable around the neck , the body having 2 Transceivers built in. The Transceivers, specifically the transmitter within the transceiver casts an electromagnetic field outwards that will be sensed by the proximity sensors that are built into the wristband(s) when the wristband(s) move into the electromagnetic field. The neckband will also have a proximity sensor, as well built into it, along with a vibration module that can be turned on or off.
2. [Claim 2] As according to Claim 1, the external body of the neckband will have an on/
   off switch. It will also have a charger mating recess for a cable.
3. [Claim 3] The vibrating wristband(s); this device needs two wristbands: one for each wrist "left and right", both comprise of a body wearable on the wrist, and each has a vibration module, user interface that houses the proximity sensor, a micro-processor, timer and control module, vibration mechanism module, and a as mentioned, a proximity sensor that is there to detect the electromagnetic transmitter which is part of the Transceiver housed in the neckband. Each wristband will have an on/off switch.
4. [Claim 4] For clarity, the vibration wristband according to claim 3, where in the wristband body is internally provided with a proximity sensor that acts as a communication module for triggering the electromagnetic field and setting off the vibration in a wristband or both wristbands may be triggered depending on proximity to the electromagnetic field created by the Transceiver in the neckband. The proximity sensor is situated within each bracelet(s) Electronic Node.
5. [Claim 5] As according to Claim 3, A microprocessor will also be part of the device in the neckband with bluetooth capability, and also in the wristbands. This microprocessor may be used in conjunction with a web application to track the number of times a person goes to touch his or her face.
6. [Claim 6] There will also need to be a 'wireless' transceiver in order to have the user or internet server connect. If it is that there is a web application, a wireless transceiver will be necessary and placed internally into all three parts of the device: the neckband and two wristband bracelets.
7. [Claim 7] The purpose of this Neckband Proximity Sensor Transceiver and Vibrating Wristband Device is to warn the user to not touch his or her face. The warning is in the form of a vibration in both wristbands, and if the user chooses, the neckband, as well.
   
   Embodiments of the invention and Drawings [0011] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The implementation of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the specific drawings.
   [0012] In this embodiment, a neckband (1) body is provided and 2 wristband(s), and these wristband(s) (7) each include a body that has a vibration (3) mechanism module, a proximity sensor (12). Plus a communication module, control module and timer module, along with a micro-processor all are situated within the Electronic Node (2).
   The proximity sensor (12) is triggered by the Transceiver (10) within the neckband (1).
   Specifically, the Transceiver is internally stored within the neckband (1).
   [0013] The proximity sensor (12) situated within the wristband(s) (7) Electronic Node (2) pick up the Transceiver's (10) electromagnetic field, (Fig. 5) and when this happens, as the sensors are plugged into the vibration devices (3) control module, the device then will vibrate (15) alerting the user to stop and not touch his or her face.
   [0014] The vibration (3) module works with the control module via a timer all situated in the electronic node (2), so it will only vibrate (15) for a set amount of time.
   [0015] Therefore, the vibrating (3) wristband(s) (7) in this embodiment is worn on each wrist of the user, and can alert the user through vibration (15) when the user comes too close to his or her face. The neckband (1) also has a vibration (3) module and this can be turned off or on (6) depending on the user's preference. The vibration (15) will not affect people around the user. It can be used in all sorts of environments;
   most likely public environments where the risk of viruses and germs are greater than at home.
   [0016] The external body of the neckband (1) is made of plastic and silicone, rubber, and may contain metals too. It has an on and off switch (6). The neckband (1) also has a charger mating recess for cables known as the charge port (5).
   [0017] The external body of the wristband(s) (7) is made of silicone, plastic, rubber, and metals, with a possibility of wood too. The wristband closure may open or closed. If closed, the securement method for the wristband closure (8) may consist of a hook and loop, clasp, snap closure, clip, button, velcro depending on the design and functionality needed at the time for the wristband(s). The Wristband(s) Electronics board (9) will have an on and off button, known as the on/off switch (6), and a capability of being externally charged through the charger mating recess plug for a cable known as the charge port (5)). The body internally has the electronic node,(2) proximity sensor (12) and vibration protrusion (3), along with the wristband (7) body.
   
   [0018] Accompanying this device, there is a Charge Unit that has multiple micro USB
   plugs to accommodate the charging of the items: 2 wristbands (7) and 1 neckband (1).
   Each of the three items that make up the Device; the neckband (1), and two wristbands will need a power supply (13) such as a battery and Alternating Current adapter circuit.
   The DC power supply (13) may be a battery, a fuel cell, or similar DC power source that needs to be recharged on a periodic basis. To charge the neckband (1) or two wristband "bracelets" the user will need to use the Micro USB for Charging referred to as the Charge Port (5).
   [0019] A proximity Sensor (12) picks up on the electromagnetic field (14) created by the Transceiver (10) housed within the neckband (1).
   [0020] There is also a wireless transceiver. (10) This wireless transceiver (10) situated within the wristbands (7) works with the user's connected device and, or Server to connect the device to the web application in order to track how often per day a person tries to touch his or her face.
   [0021] The neckband (1) is durable and comfortable for the user to wear. The neckband internal structure has an Interconnection of the Nodes with Wire (4) (Fig. 1A) through the Band. The neckband also has a charge port (5), and vibrator (3). (Fig.3) The neckband (1) contains an on/off Switch (6), along with a transceiver (10), and wire. (11) (Fig. 3) [0022] The vibrator (3) within the wristband(s) rests up against the skin of the user on his or her inner wrist and gives a vibration (15) when the proximity sensor (12) is triggered by entered the electromagnetic field (14) created by the transmitter which is part of the transceiver. (10) [0022] When the proximity sensor(s) (12) enter the electromagnetic field (14) created by the transceiver's (10) transmitter, a vibration (15) from the wristbands (7) occurs and can affect the person wearing the wristbands (7) by warning the person to not touch his or her face. The neckband (1) can also give off a vibration (15) when the proximity sensor (12) is triggered. (Fig. 5) [0023] As mentioned, there is an interconnection of the nodes (2) with wire (11) through the neckband (1). (Fig. 4) The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any Modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements, made within the spirit and principles of the current invention should be included in the present invention. Within the scope of the protection of the invention.
   
   Image Index:
   1 Neck Band.
   2 Electronic Node.
   3 Vibrator.
   4 Interconnection of the Nodes with Wire through the Band.
   Charge Port.
   6 On/Off Switch.
   7 Wristband.
8. 8 Wristband Closure.
9. 9 Electronics board.
   Transceiver.
   11 Wire 12 Proximity Sensor 13 Power supply 14 Electromagnetic field Vibrations *Transceiver is considered a transmitter and receiver combined in a single package.
   Drawings Figures Fig. lA - is schematic drawing of the present neckband that shows (1) Neck Band, (2) Electronic Node (3) Vibrator and (4) Interconnection of the Nodes with Wire through the Band;
   Fig. 1B - is a schematic drawing of present invention showing the neckband (1), the Electronic Node (2), the Charge Port (5), and the On/Off Switch (6);
   Fig. 2A - is a schematic drawing of the present invention showing the Wristband(s) Electronic Node (2), Vibrator (3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch (6), Wristband (7), and Wristband Closure (8);
   Fig. 2B - is a schematic drawing of the present invention the Vibrator (3), and Wristband (7) Fig. 3 - is a cross-section drawing of the present invention neckband (1), Vibrator (3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch (6), Electronics Board (9), Transceiver (10), Wire (11), and Power Supply (13);
   
   Fig. 4 - is a cross-section drawing of the present invention wristbands (7), Vibrator (3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch (6), Electronics board (9), Transceiver (10), and proximity Sensor (12);
   Fig. 5 - is a schematic drawing of the present invention of the neckband (1) and wristbands (7) creating a vibration (15) when the wristband (7) moves into the electromagnetic field (14).
   Fig. 6 - is a chart schematic of the current invention.
   
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