CN117099377A - Interactive wearable device and face covering - Google Patents

Abstract

In an embodiment, an interactive wearable device system (100) includes a display (110), the display (110) configured to face outwardly from a wearer of the interactive wearable device system (100). The interactive wearable device system (100) also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data associated with the wearer and the separate individual. An automation controller (108) is communicatively coupled to the display (110) and the location identification system. An automation controller (108) is configured to receive user location data provided by the location identification system. The automation controller (108) is further configured to: determining that the user location data meets at least one criterion; and directing a display (110) to display the image based on the location data meeting at least one criterion.

Description

Interactive wearable device and face covering

Cross reference to related applications

The present application claims priority and benefit from U.S. provisional application No.63/169465, filed on 1 at 4/1 at 2021, entitled "Interactive wearable device and facial covering," which provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

Background

This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of art that may be related to various aspects of the present technology, which are described and/or claimed below. This discussion is believed to be helpful in providing the reader with background information to facilitate a better understanding of the various aspects of the present disclosure. It should be understood, therefore, that these statements are to be read in this light, and not as admissions of prior art.

Amusement parks often include scenic spots or experiences that use wearable devices (e.g., wristbands, glasses, badges) to provide fun and entertain customers of the amusement park. For some attractions, it may be desirable to display media content via wearable devices (e.g., virtual reality glasses) in order to create an immersive experience for the audience. In addition, the media content may provide notifications (e.g., security notifications, directions to attractions or experiences, restaurant order notifications, etc.) to assist customers at the amusement park.

Disclosure of Invention

Certain embodiments commensurate in scope with the originally claimed subject matter are summarized below. These embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter, but rather, they are intended merely to provide a brief summary of possible forms of the subject matter. Indeed, the present subject matter may encompass a wide variety of forms that may be similar to or different from the embodiments set forth below.

In an embodiment, an interactive wearable device system includes a display configured to face outwardly from a wearer of the interactive wearable device system. The interactive wearable device system also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data associated with the wearer and the separate individual (separate individual). An automation controller is communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, wherein the automation controller is configured to: receiving user location data provided by a location identification system; determining that the user location data meets at least one criterion; and directing the display to display the image based on the location data meeting at least one criterion.

In an embodiment, a wearable device includes a support configured to be secured to a wearer. The wearable device also includes a display coupled to the support and configured to face outwardly from the wearer. The wearable device also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data corresponding to the wearer and the separate individual. The wearable device also includes an automation controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system. The automation controller is configured to: receiving user location data provided by a location identification system; determining a distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on the user location data; and directing the display to change the operating state based on a result of comparing the distance to the threshold distance.

In an embodiment, an interactive wearable device system includes a first wearable device including a signal device configured to generate a signal. The system also includes a second wearable device comprising: a display arranged facing away from a wearer of the second wearable device to facilitate viewing by a separate individual; a location identification system configured to receive the signal and generate user location data based on the signal; and an automation controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system. The automation controller is configured to: receiving user location data provided by a location identification system; comparing the user location data with at least one criterion of the set of criteria; and controlling operation of the display based on a result of comparing the user location data with at least one criterion.

Various refinements of the features noted above may be implemented in relation to various aspects of the present disclosure. Additional features may also be incorporated into these various aspects as well. These refinements and additional features may exist individually or in any combination.

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These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an interactive wearable device system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is an example of a facial covering incorporating the interactive wearable device system of fig. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an example of interactions between separate individuals wearing the facial covering of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

fig. 4 is a flowchart of a process for operating the interactive wearable device system of fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

One or more specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below. In an effort to provide a concise description of these embodiments, all features of an actual implementation may not be described in the specification. It should be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developers' specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it should be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure. Moreover, to the extent that certain terms are used herein, such as parallel, perpendicular, etc., it should be understood that these terms allow for certain deviations from strict mathematical definitions, e.g., to allow for deviations associated with manufacturing defects and associated tolerances.

When introducing elements of various embodiments of the present disclosure, the articles "a," "an," and "the" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms "comprising," "including," and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. Furthermore, it should be appreciated that references to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" of the present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features.

The present disclosure relates generally to interactive wearable devices and facial covers. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to interactive wearable device systems for amusement park attractions and experiences. According to the present embodiments, the interactive wearable device system may provide greetings, notifications, and other messages to customers in an amusement park. Additionally, while the disclosed embodiments generally discuss interactive wearable devices and face covers for entertainment purposes, the disclosed embodiments may also be applicable to wearable device systems for any other suitable purpose.

A wearable device is a device that is worn by a subject, held by or attached to a subject, clothing, integrated into clothing (including integrated into personal protection clothing), attached to or integrated into another wearable item.

In view of the foregoing, fig. 1 illustrates an interactive wearable device system 100, the interactive wearable device system 100 including a system controller block 102 attached to a wearable device 103 (e.g., a medical grade mask). The system controller block 102 may be provided in the form of a computing device, such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), circuitry integrated with a wearable device, such as the wearable device 103, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a mobile device (e.g., a smart phone), a server, or any other suitable computing device. The wearable device 103 may be a device sized, shaped, and/or otherwise configured to be worn by a wearer of the wearable device. In some embodiments, wearable device 103 may be configured to attach to clothing and/or body parts. For example, wearable device 103 may include a support configured to be attached and/or secured to a wearer. The system controller block 102 may be a control system having a plurality of controllers, such as an automation controller 108 each having at least one processor 104 and at least one memory 106. The automation controller 108 may be incorporated into the wearable device 103. For example, the automation controller 108 may be configured to be incorporated into a facial covering (e.g., medical grade mask, facial shield), a watch, a headset, a wristband, a fitness tracker, and the like. As such, the weight and/or size of the automation controller 108 may be imperceptible to the wearer of the wearable device 103.

In the illustrated embodiment, the system controller block 102 includes an automation controller 108, a display 110, an audio component 116, and a location identifier 112, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system controller block 102 may control the operation of the display 110 and the audio component 116 and may generate and process data via the location identifier 112. The system controller block 102 may represent a unified hardware component or an assembly of separate components that are integrated by communicative coupling (e.g., wired or wireless communication). According to the present embodiment, providing the system controller block 102 as a unified system may facilitate the use of the system controller block 102 with a variety of different wearable devices 103 (e.g., headbands, goggles, or face masks). It should be noted that in some embodiments, the system controller block 102 may not include some of the illustrated features. For example, the system controller block 102 may not include the display 110 and may be operable to communicate with a local display on a particular wearable device 103. For example, the system controller block 102 may interface with a mask and a display integrated with the mask, or interface with a wristband and a display integrated with the wristband. Regarding the functional aspects of the system controller block 102, the automation controller 108 may use information from the location identifier 112 (e.g., GPS system, LIDAR, light sensor, RFID) to identify content for the interactive wearable device system 100 to be displayed as an image, notification, greeting, message, etc. on the display 110.

The display 110 may include any of a variety of electronic displays, such as a component (e.g., an array) of LEDs (light emitting diodes), a component of OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes), an electrophoretic display (e.g., electronic paper), an LCD (liquid crystal display), and so forth. Also, the display 110 may be positioned on the wearable device 103 (e.g., facing outward and/or inward relative to the wearer) such that notifications, greetings, messages, etc. may be viewed by one or more users 114 (e.g., separate individuals) who are not wearing the wearable device 103 during the amusement park attraction, amusement park experience, and/or during the amusement park. However, a customer wearing wearable device 103 may also be able to view display 110.

The automation controller 108 may control the operation of the display 110. For example, based on various inputs, the automation controller 108 may cause the display 110 to present a smiling image. The automation controller 108 may also control the location identifier 112 or coordinate with the location identifier 112, and the location identifier 112 may be operated to ascertain location information (e.g., GPS location, grid location, or relative distance from separate individuals). As a specific example, the location identifier 112 may include a light sensor or RFID (radio frequency identification) reader that operates to detect transmitters or RFID tags within a distance and provide information based on such detection. The location identifier 112 of each wearable device 103 (also referred to as wearable device 103) may include both a sensor and a transmitter to facilitate relative distance detection. The RFID tag incorporated in the location identifier 112 of the wearable device 103 may generate a radio frequency signal for detection by the RFID reader. For example, each location identifier 112 may include an RFID tag and an RFID reader to allow the location identifiers 112 for the respective wearable devices 103 to detect each other and identify the relative distance therebetween. The automation controller 108 may receive information based on such detection and process the information to determine the type of data to present on the display 110 (e.g., visually attractive graphics when desired location information is obtained). For example, each wearable device 103 may provide a smiling image on a respective display 110 while maintaining a desired amount of separation between individuals. This may signal to a user (e.g., user 114) that a suitably secure distance is being maintained relative to other users. In accordance with the present disclosure, a user may include a wearer and/or an observer of the interactive wearable device system 100.

The location identifier 112 may determine the location of one or more users 114 and may track the location of one or more users 114. For example, the location identifier 112 may determine the distance between any number of users 114 and the wearer of the interactive wearable device system 100. In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may include a camera capable of detecting one or more users 114 and determining the location of the one or more users 114 relative to the wearer of the wearable device 103. For example, the camera may be an infrared camera capable of detecting one or more users 114 based on thermal characteristics associated with the one or more users 114. In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may include any suitable means for detecting one or more users 114, determining the location of one or more users 114, and/or tracking the location of one or more users 114. For example, the location identifier 112 may include sensors and devices capable of generating signals for detection by the sensors, such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors and RFID tags (such as, for example, wearable devices on the user 114 and/or RFID tags in portable devices carried by the user 114), global Positioning System (GPS) devices, camera-based spot trackers, skeletal trackers, optical trackers, light detection and ranging (LIDAR), and so forth. For example, the location identifier 112 may include a sensor capable of detecting another interactive wearable device system worn by a separate individual. It should be noted that not only basic location information, but also orientation information (e.g., what direction the user is looking at or facing) may be identified. In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may include a processor to process the location data and determine and/or identify a location of one or more users, a body orientation of one or more users, a location of a specific body part (e.g., face, eyes, mouth, hand, etc.) of one or more users, an area of exposed skin (area) of one or more users, or any combination thereof. For example, the location identifier 112 may detect any number of the user's 114 mouths or eyes. As such, the location identifier 112 may determine that the user is not wearing a facial covering (e.g., mask, glasses, facial shield, etc.).

In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may comprise a single device capable of determining and tracking the location of any number of users 114 of the amusement park attraction. The location identifier 112 may generate a signal corresponding to the location of one or more users 114 and may send the signal to the automation controller 108. The location identifier 112 may also provide orientation information, which may be based on sensors (e.g., accelerometers residing in the wearable device 103 worn by the user 114). In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may generate user location data that includes the location and/or orientation of any number of users 114. In addition, the location data may include detection, location, and/or orientation of any number of body parts (e.g., mouth, nose, face, eyes, hands, etc.) of any number of users 114. The location identifier 112 may be communicatively coupled to the automation controller 108, such as a wireless connection, an optical connection, a coaxial connection, or other suitable connection. As such, the location identifier 112 may communicate the user location data to the automation controller 108 for processing by suitable processing circuitry (such as the processor 104).

The automation controller 108 may control the operation of the display 110. In some embodiments, as noted above, the automation controller 108 may be capable of adjusting the display 110 in accordance with signals received from the location identifier 112. For example, the automation controller 108 may receive user location data regarding one or more users 114 and may generate image data to be displayed via the display 110. For example, the location data may include an orientation of the face of the first user toward the face of the second user. Moreover, the location information or other information may indicate names for the first user and the second user. The automation controller 108 (or a corresponding controller for each user's interactive wearable device system 100) may utilize the location data (and other data) to customize the image on the corresponding display 110. For example, the display 110 of each of the first and second users may depict the name of the other user with a request to keep 6 feet away (e.g., "hi, bob, please keep 2 meters away").

Display 110 may be capable of depicting one or more images (e.g., still images, video images), notifications, messages, and/or greetings to be viewed by one or more users (e.g., user 114). The display 110 may depict images associated with greetings, security notifications, directions to amusement park attractions or experiences, restaurant order notifications, etc. In some embodiments, the display 110 may be an electronic display, such as an LED screen, an LCD screen, a plasma screen, or any other suitable electronic display. In some embodiments, the display 110 may be incorporated into a wearable device (such as the wearable device 103). For example, the display 110 may be an electronic display incorporated in a facial covering and worn over the mouth and nose of the wearer of the wearable device 103. In some embodiments, display 110 may be viewable by any number of users 114. In some embodiments, the wearer of the interactive wearable device system 100 may control the image depicted by the display 110 of the respective system based on selections made by the wearer. For example, the wearer may be able to select an image depicted on the display (e.g., greeting, notification, message, still image, etc.) according to preferences.

As will be appreciated, the system controller block 102 may include many elements to identify and/or track the location of one or more users 114 and facilitate displaying images on the display 110. For example, as illustrated, the system controller block 102 may include an automation controller 108 and a location identifier 112. In some embodiments, the system controller block 102 may include additional elements not shown in fig. 1, such as additional data acquisition and processing control devices, additional sensors and displays, user interfaces, and the like. Moreover, the system controller block 102 may include a communication feature (e.g., a wired or wireless communication port 118) that facilitates communication with other devices (e.g., external sensors) to provide additional data for use by the system controller block 102. For example, the system controller block 102 may be operable to communicate with a local camera to facilitate identification of other users, distances between users and the wearer of the wearable device 103, and so forth. In some embodiments, memory 106 may include one or more tangible, non-transitory computer-readable media storing instructions executable by processor 104 (representing one or more processors) and/or data to be processed by processor 104. For example, memory 106 may include Random Access Memory (RAM), read Only Memory (ROM), rewritable non-volatile memory, such as flash memory, a hard disk drive, an optical disk, and/or the like. In addition, the processor 104 may include one or more general purpose microprocessors, one or more application specific processors (ASICs), one or more field programmable logic arrays (FPGAs), or any combinations thereof. Moreover, memory 106 can store user location data obtained via location identifier 112, display data communicated to display 110 and displayed via display 110, and/or algorithms utilized by processor 104 to facilitate controlling operation of display 110 based upon the user location data and the display data. Additionally, the processor 104 may process the user location data to determine the distance between any number of users 114 and the wearer of the interactive wearable device system 100, and/or may process the collected data to generate control signals for the display 110.

As discussed in more detail below, operation of the display 110 is coordinated with identification and/or tracking of one or more users 114. For example, the image depicted on the display 110 may be based on information related to the identification and/or tracking of one or more users 114. To facilitate coordination between the display 110 and the location identifier 112, in an embodiment, the location identifier 112 may generate user location data and transmit data signals to be received at the processor 104. The processor 104 may control the display 110 based on the user location data and/or in response to receipt of the data signal. In particular, the processor 104 may operate based on instructions stored in the memory 106 that may direct the processor 104 to provide specific display outputs based on detected locations, users, distances, preferences, scenes, and the like.

The processor 104 may receive user location data from the location identifier 112. The user location data may correspond to any number of locations associated with any number of users 114. In some embodiments, the processor 104 may process the user location data to determine a location of the one or more users 114, a body orientation of the one or more users 114, a location of a particular body part of the one or more users, an area of exposed skin of the one or more users, or any combination thereof. The processor 104 may process the user location data to determine a set of distances between the user of the interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of users 114. In some embodiments, the processor 104 may receive user location data from the skeletal tracker device of the location identifier 112 and may identify the body part based on a model of the joints and body part generated by the skeletal tracker. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may receive user location data from an infrared camera device of the location identifier 112 and may determine an area of exposed skin based on the measured thermal characteristics.

The processor 104 may control the operation of the display 110 based on the received location data, the determined area of exposed skin, the determined location of the body part, or any combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may control the operation of the display 110 based on any number of criteria (e.g., security device criteria, interval criteria, user criteria, etc.). For example, the processor 104 may determine whether the security device criteria are met based on location data indicating that all users are wearing a facial covering or other security device. Additionally or alternatively, as discussed further below, the processor 104 may determine whether the spacing criteria are met based on a comparison between the determined distance and a threshold distance. In some embodiments, the processor 104 may determine the distance(s) between the user of the interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of users 114. The processor 104 may compare the determined distance(s) to a threshold distance amount (e.g., one meter, 1.5 meters, 2 meters, etc.). In some embodiments, the threshold distance may be a minimum threshold distance. As such, the processor 104 may determine that at least one of the determined distances is less than a minimum threshold distance, and may generate and transmit a control signal in response to the determination. For example, the processor 104 may generate and transmit (e.g., via wired or wireless communication, via an antenna) control signals to the display 110 to initiate and/or alter the display image. In an embodiment, the control signal may indicate what type of image is to be displayed on the display 110. For example, the control signal may indicate that an image of the stop symbol is to be displayed and/or that a message indicating that the separate individuals should be at a minimum threshold distance is to be displayed. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may generate and transmit a control signal to the display 110 to shut off the display in response to receiving the control signal. As such, the interactive wearable device system 100 may encourage a safe distance between separate individuals of an amusement park attraction or experience. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may generate and transmit (e.g., via wired or wireless communication, via an antenna) a notification or message to a mobile device connected to the interactive wearable device system 100. In some embodiments, the mobile device may display the notification or message, or may open an associated application to display the notification or message.

Additionally or alternatively, the user of the interactive wearable device system 100 may be in a community with any number of separate individuals, and each separate individual may have a wearable device, such as the wearable device 103. In some embodiments, the wearer may open an application on a mobile device associated with the interactive wearable device system 100 and may specify a user ID associated with a separate individual wearable device in the wearer's community. As such, the processor 104 may ignore the determined distances that fall within a minimum threshold distance for the identified separate individuals in the community. In an embodiment, a user of the interactive wearable device system 100 may enter a maximum threshold distance for separate individuals in the community. For example, the user may input a maximum threshold distance into an application associated with the interactive wearable device system 100. In some embodiments, a default maximum threshold distance may be associated with the interactive wearable device system 100. As such, the processor 104 may determine the distance between the user of the interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of separate individuals in the community with which it is associated. The processor 104 may determine that at least one of the distances is greater than a maximum threshold distance and may generate and transmit a control signal in response to the determination. For example, the processor 104 may generate and transmit (e.g., via wired or wireless communication, via an antenna) control signals to the display 110 to initiate and/or alter the display image. The control signals may indicate what type of image is to be displayed on the display 110. In some embodiments, the control signal may indicate a location of the user that is outside of a maximum threshold distance. As such, the interactive wearable device system 100 may help the user track the location of members of the community. For example, an interactive wearable device system 100 worn by a child that has been separated from the community may display "i am lost" on an associated display 110. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may generate and transmit a notification or message to a mobile device connected to the interactive wearable device system 100. In some embodiments, the control signal may open a map of the amusement park and provide an indication of the location of the user and the location of the members of the user's community.

Additionally or alternatively, the interactive wearable device system 100 may include an audio component 116, such as a speaker. The audio component 116 may be communicatively coupled to the automation controller 108, such as a wireless connection, an optical connection, a coaxial connection, or other suitable connection. As such, the automation controller 108 may transmit control signals to the audio component 116 and may direct the audio component 116 to generate an audio message. For example, the processor 104 may generate and transmit a control signal to the speaker, and the control signal may indicate the type of audio message or alert to be played by the speaker. In some embodiments, the automation controller 108 may receive user location data and may compare the user location data to at least one criterion (such as a threshold distance or a safety criterion). The automation controller 108 may generate and transmit control signals to the audio component 116 based on the results of the comparison. For example, the automation controller 108 may determine that the user location data fails to meet the minimum threshold distance. As such, the automation controller 108 may generate and transmit a control signal to instruct the audio component 116 to play an alert message indicating that the wearer of the wearable device 103 and the separate individual should be further removed.

In view of the foregoing, fig. 2 illustrates a wearable device 202 incorporating an interactive wearable device system, such as the wearable device 103 incorporating the interactive wearable device system 100 of fig. 1, according to an embodiment of the disclosure. Wearable device 202 may be worn by user 204, such as on a body part (e.g., head, face, wrist, etc.) of user 204. For example, the wearable device 202 may include a support (e.g., ear loop, clip, fastener, hook) configured to attach and/or secure to the user 204 and configured to support the weight of the wearable device 202. In some embodiments, the display 110 may be configured to be coupled to a support, and the support may be configured to support the weight of the display 110. In some embodiments, wearable device 202 may be a facial covering capable of covering the nose and/or mouth of user 204. For example, the wearable device may be a facial shield, mask, or the like. The display 110 may be capable of generating images and/or notifications, and the display 110 may be facing outward away from the user 204. As such, the display 110 may be viewable by any number of separate individuals in an amusement park attraction or experience (such as the user 114 in fig. 1). The display 110 may assist the customer by displaying images and/or notifications associated with security, directions, greetings, etc.

In view of the foregoing, fig. 3 illustrates user interactions between separate individuals wearing a wearable device (such as wearable device 202 in fig. 2) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Although fig. 3 depicts interactions between two customers, the interactive wearable system 100 may be used to facilitate interactions between any number of separate individuals. In some embodiments, both users 114, 204 may wear an associated wearable device 202 that incorporates the interactive wearable device system 100 of fig. 1. In some embodiments, only one wearable device 202 of the wearable devices 202 may be incorporated with the interactive wearable device system 100. When the users 114, 204 are proximate to each other, at least one of the interactive wearable device systems 100 may determine a distance 302 between the users. For example, the location identifier 112 of fig. 1 may include an RFID sensor and may detect an RFID tag associated with another user. The RFID tag may generate a radio frequency signal for detection by the RFID sensor. As such, the location identifier 112 may generate and transmit user location data to the processor 104 in fig. 1. The processor 104 may receive the user location data and may determine a distance 302 between the users 114, 204 based on the user location data. For example, the processor 104 may determine the distance 302 between users based on the strength (e.g., signal-to-noise ratio) of the RFID signal. The processor 104 may compare the determined distance 302 to one or more threshold distances (e.g., a minimum threshold distance, a maximum threshold distance), and the automation controller 108 may generate and transmit a control signal to the display 110 in response to the comparison. For example, the automation controller 108 may direct the display 110 to change operating states (e.g., turn on, turn off, display notifications, display images).

In view of the foregoing, fig. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a process 400 for providing a display image using an interactive wearable device system (such as interactive wearable device system 100 in fig. 1) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. While process 400 is described as being performed by automation controller 108, it should be understood that process 400 may be performed by any suitable device (such as processor 104) that may control and/or communicate with components of an interactive wearable device system. Furthermore, while process 400 is described using steps in a particular order, it should be understood that the present disclosure contemplates that the described steps may be performed in an order different than illustrated, and that some of the described steps may be skipped or not performed entirely. In some embodiments, process 400 may be implemented by executing instructions stored in a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium (such as memory 106) using any suitable processing circuitry (such as processor 104).

In process 400, a location identifier component (such as location identifier 112 in fig. 1) can generate a set of user location data for one or more users and can determine location(s) of the one or more users based on the set of user location data. The location identifier 112 may generate and communicate a signal (e.g., user location data) indicative of any number of user locations. In some embodiments, the location identifier 112 may determine the body orientation of one or more users, may determine the location of the body part of one or more users, may determine the area of exposed skin on one or more users, or any combination thereof. The location identifier 112 may transmit the set of user location data and/or the location(s) of the one or more users and the automation controller 108 may receive the set of user location data and/or the location(s) of the one or more users (step 402).

At step 404, the automation controller 108 may determine a set of distance(s) between the wearer of the interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of other users. The processor 104 may analyze the user location data to determine the distance, for example, by comparing the location values to determine an increment of the distance. At step 406, the automation controller 108 may compare the user location data to a set of criteria and may determine whether at least one criterion is met. For example, the automation controller 108 may compare each distance in the set of distance(s) to a threshold distance. For example, the threshold distance may be a minimum threshold distance to facilitate sufficient separation between separate individuals and encourage security of the separate individuals. As such, the automation controller 108 may determine that at least one criterion is met based on the distance(s) between the wearer and the user(s) being greater than and/or equal to a minimum threshold distance. In some embodiments, the automation controller 108 may compare the user location data to a security device standard. For example, the automation controller 108 may determine whether the user's mouth and/or nose is exposed based on the user location data. The automation controller 108 may compare the exposed body part to safety device criteria to determine if any user fails to wear the personal protection device (e.g., facial covering, facial shield). As such, if the identified body part is exposed and/or not covered by the personal protection device, the automation controller 108 may determine that the user location data does not meet the security device standard.

At step 408 (yes path of step 406), the automation controller 108 may generate and transmit control signals to the display 110 based on at least one satisfied criterion. For example, the automation controller 108 may instruct the display 110 to display a smiling image that may signal to the user that the proper distance between the user(s) 114 is being maintained. In some embodiments, the automation controller 108 may direct the display 110 to display a notification based on at least one criterion being met. For example, the automation controller 108 may instruct the display 110 to display a greeting visible to the user(s) 114.

At step 410 (no path of step 406), the automation controller 108 may generate a signal based on at least one of the determined distances being less than a minimum threshold distance and transmit the signal to shut off the display. Additionally or alternatively, the automation controller 108 may generate a signal and transmit the signal to display an image, notification, and/or message indicating that the distance between users is less than a minimum threshold distance and that the users should be separated. Different images may be displayed based on the varying distances. For example, as one user is detected to be closer to another user, the displayed facial expression may change (e.g., grow to smile until a certain distance, and then begin to transition to frowning as the distance is traversed). Specifically, for example, if the user approaches within 3 meters, a smile may be presented, and then, when the distance is reduced by more than 2 meters, the smile turns into an increasingly larger frowning). In some embodiments, the entire display may be enabled or disabled based on distance. In such embodiments, the display may be simplified to present only a single image when enabled. For example, when the user is far enough apart, a smile may be presented, and when not far enough apart, an image may not be presented.

Additionally or alternatively, the automation controller 108 may control the operation of the display 110 based on the maximum threshold distance. For example, if the user 114 moves beyond a maximum threshold distance from another user 114, the automation controller 108 may generate a signal and transmit the signal to operate the display 110. As such, the automation controller 108 may control the operation of the display 110 to prevent other wearers of the interactive wearable device system 100 from getting lost (e.g., school communities, family members, etc.).

Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may analyze the user location data to determine whether another user is wearing a wearable device (e.g., an interactive wearable device, a facial covering, etc.). For example, the processor 104 may analyze the user location data to determine that any number of the mouth(s) and/or nose(s) of the user 114 are uncovered. The processor 104 may compare the determination and/or user location data to criteria. For example, the processor 104 may compare the user location data to a security device standard that requires all users 114 to wear a facial covering. As such, if any of the users 114 has an exposed mouth and/or nose, the processor 104 may determine that the user location data does not meet the security device standard. The processor 104 may direct the display 110 in response to a determination that the user location data does not meet at least one criterion. For example, the processor 104 may direct the display 110 to change the state of the display 110 (e.g., turn on, turn off, display notifications).

Although only certain features of the disclosure have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the disclosure.

The technology presented and claimed herein is referenced and applied to substantial objects and concrete examples of practical nature that arguably improve upon the art and are therefore not abstract, intangible, or purely theoretical. Moreover, if any claim appended at the end of this specification contains one or more elements designated as "means for [ performing ] … … [ function ] or" step for [ performing ] … … [ function ], it is intended that such element be interpreted in accordance with 35U.S. c.112 (f). However, for any claim containing elements specified in any other way, it is intended that such elements not be construed in accordance with 35u.s.c.112 (f).

Claims (20)

1. An interactive wearable device system, comprising:

a display configured to face outwardly from a wearer of the interactive wearable device system;

A location identification system configured to determine user location data associated with the wearer and a separate individual; and

an automation controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, wherein the automation controller is configured to:

receiving the user location data provided by the location identification system;

determining that the user location data meets at least one criterion; and

the display is directed to display an image based on the location data meeting the at least one criterion.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the location identification system is configured to determine a distance between the wearer and the separate individual as the user location data.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on data from a sensor of the interactive wearable device system configured to detect the separate individual or another wearable device.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the sensor comprises a LiDAR sensor.

5. The system of claim 2, wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on comparing location data for the wearer with location information for the separate individual.

6. The system of claim 2, wherein the automation controller is configured to compare the distance to a threshold distance.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the location identification system is configured to identify the exposed body part of the user as part of the user location data.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein:

the at least one criterion is a security device criterion; and, in addition, the processing unit,

the automation controller is configured to compare the identity of the exposed body part to the safety device standard.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the user location data as a location comprising a portion of the separate individual.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the location identification system comprises a camera configured to capture an image of the separate individual, and wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the orientation of the separate individual based on the image.

11. A wearable device, comprising:

a support configured to be secured to a wearer;

a display coupled to the support and configured to face outwardly from the wearer;

A location identification system configured to determine user location data corresponding to the wearer and a separate individual; and

an automation controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, wherein the automation controller is configured to:

receiving the user location data provided by the location identification system;

determining a distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on the user location data; and

the display is directed to change operating states based on a result of comparing the distance to a threshold distance.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein the automation controller is configured to direct the display to shut off based on the distance being greater than a second threshold distance.

13. The system of claim 11, wherein the location identification system is configured to identify the exposed body part of the separate individual.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the automation controller is configured to determine whether the exposed body part meets a safety device standard.

15. The system of claim 11, wherein the location identification system comprises GPS.

16. An interactive wearable device system, comprising:

a first wearable device, comprising:

a signal device configured to generate a signal;

a second wearable device, comprising:

a display arranged facing away from a wearer of the second wearable device to facilitate viewing by a separate individual;

a location identification system configured to receive the signal and generate user location data based on the signal;

an automation controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, wherein the automation controller is configured to:

receiving the user location data provided by the location identification system;

comparing the user location data with at least one criterion of a set of criteria; and

controlling operation of the display based on a result of comparing the user location data with the at least one criterion.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the signal device comprises a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag, and the location identification system comprises an RFID detector configured to receive the signal.

18. The system of claim 16, wherein the first wearable device and the second wearable device comprise a mask.

19. The system of claim 16, wherein the automation controller is configured to shut off the display based on the result.

20. The system of claim 16, wherein the automation controller is configured to direct the display to display an image based on the result.