DK178421B1 - Notification Device - Google Patents

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DK178421B1
DK178421B1 DK201400504A DKPA201400504A DK178421B1 DK 178421 B1 DK178421 B1 DK 178421B1 DK 201400504 A DK201400504 A DK 201400504A DK PA201400504 A DKPA201400504 A DK PA201400504A DK 178421 B1 DK178421 B1 DK 178421B1
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Róbert Gauti Jónsson
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/21—Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/0007—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles
    • A44C5/0015—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles providing information, e.g. bracelets with calendars
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    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
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    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/163—Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H04M1/72412—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M19/00—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems
    • H04M19/02—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone
    • H04M19/04—Current supply arrangements for telephone systems providing ringing current or supervisory tones, e.g. dialling tone or busy tone the ringing-current being generated at the substations
    • H04M19/048—Arrangements providing optical indication of the incoming call, e.g. flasher circuits
    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
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Abstract

A notification device (2) is disclosed. The A notification device (2) comprises a communication unit (40) configured to wirelessly communicate with a master unit (32). The notification device (2) comprises one or more signaling members (12, 12', 12'', 12''', 14) and/or insert members (4, 4', 4'', 4''', 4'''') configured to provide a signal (44, 44') upon receiving a signal (30, 30') from a master unit (32). The notification device (2) comprises a plurality of different signaling members (12, 12', 12'', 12''', 14) and/or insert members (4, 4', 4'', 4''', 4'''') each allocated to signal (44, 44') when the master unit (32), receives signals from different predefined individuals (20) and/or groups.

Description

Notification Device Field of invention
The present invention generally relates to a communication device that a user can wear or bring along. The present invention more particular relates to a communication device that is capable of signalling when an individual, group or authority is providing a communicative indication.
Prior art
Today, the use of smartphones and social media including groups of Internet-based applications for communication purposes has increased to a high level. Notifications and messages sent to a receiving individual from a sending individual or group has become a natural ingredient of many individuals everyday life.
Thus, there is an increasing awareness among devices that are capable of supplementing smartphones and Internet-based applications.
US 20070026798 discloses a message notification device for a wireless communication device. The device comprises a transceiver which is coupleable to the wireless communication device by a short-range wireless communication link. The device is intended for notifying a user of a mobile communication device that a communication has been received from a wireless macro network are provided. The message notification device communicates with the mobile communication device through a short-range wireless communication link, and can be worn on the body of the user as, for example, a bracelet worn around the wrist, or a pendant worn around the neck.
Although the message notification device contains a mechanism, such as vibration device, to alert the user of an incoming communication, it is not possible to identify the origin of the incoming communication in an easy manner.
US 20050113081 discloses an accessory adapted to provide a visual alert for the presence of a mobile communication signal from a nearby but not physically connected communication device. The accessory includes a signalling assembly for providing a visual signal when a mobile communication signal is detected within a defined distance, an antenna connected to the signalling assembly and extending from it, and an elongated member configured for attaching the fashion accessory to a body part or personal article. The signalling assembly may include a circuit module with an LED providing a visible signal when an adjacent mobile communication device is transmitting a signal within the defined distance. This prior art device is, however, only capable of informing that a mobile communication signal is detected. The device is not capable of indicating the origin of the signal.
US 20090181726 discloses a notification device configured to be used with a wireless communication device such as a mobile phone. The notification device comprises one device adapted to generate event and preference based alerts for informing the user. The notification device is, however, required to be rather complex (and thus expensive) in order to be capable of presenting information sufficiently unique to indicate the origin of the event and preference.
Thus, in order to reduce the cost and complexity, there is a need for an alternative notification device that is capable of indicating the origin of a notification in an easy detectable manner by simpler means than the prior art notification devices.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a notification device that is capable of indicating the origin of a notification in an easily detectable manner by using simpler means than the prior art notification devices.
It is further an object of the present invention to provide a notification device that is capable of notifying the user about the origin of several incoming communications at the same time.
Besides, it is an object of the present invention to provide a notification device that is capable of being individually designed.
Thus, there is need for an improved notification device that is capable of indicating the origin of a notification in an easy detectable manner without reading a message.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a notification device that is capable of indicating the origin of a notification in an easy detectable manner without reading a message.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a notification device that is configured to be individually designed.
Summary of the invention
The object of the present invention can be achieved by a notification device as defined in claim 1. Preferred embodiments are defined in the dependent sub claims and explained in the following description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The notification device according to the invention is a notification device comprising a communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a master unit, which notification device comprises a plurality of signaling members and/or insert members configured to provide a signal upon receiving a signal from a master unit. The notification device comprises a plurality of different signaling members and/or insert members arranged at a plurality of different positions on the notification device and means configured to generate a unique and predefined position specific signal for each predefined individuals and/or groups when the master unit receives signals from different predefined individuals and/or groups.
Hereby it is possible to provide an improved notification device that is capable of indicating the origin of a notification in an easy detectable manner by using simpler means than the prior art notification devices.
Moreover, it is possible to provide a notification device that can be individually designed.
Furthermore, it is possible to provide a notification device that is capable of notifying the user about the origin of several incoming communications at the same time.
The notification device comprising a communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a master unit.
The communication unit may comprise any suitable receiving means configured to apply any suitable communication protocol e.g. Bluetooth.
The one or more signaling members and/or insert members may be of any suitable type and size. They are configured to provide a signal upon receiving a signal from a master unit. The signal may be a visual signal (e.g. light), an audio signal (e.g. a sound), vibration or a combination of these signals.
The notification device comprises a plurality of different signaling members and/or insert members arrange at a plurality of different positions on the notification device and means configured to generate a unique and predefined position specific signal for each predefined individuals and/or groups when the master unit receives signals from different predefined individuals and/or groups.
The master unit may be a smart phone. The individuals and/or groups may be friends, connections or groups comprising friends or connections e.g. friends or connections on a social media.
It may be beneficial that the notification device comprises a plurality of different signaling members and/or insert members each allocated to signal when the master unit receives signals from different predefined individuals and/or groups.
This provides an easy and simple way of providing a signal that can identify the identity of the sender.
It may be an advantage that the insert members and/or signaling members are detachably attached to the notification device.
Hereby it is possible to design the notification device in an individual manner. Further, it is possible to change the design of the notification device individually. Accordingly, the notification device may be designed with great design freedom and the design may be altered if and when desired.
It may be beneficial that the insert members and/or signaling members are movably attached to the notification device.
Hereby it is possible to redesign the notification device if desired. Besides, it is possible to change the design of the notification device if it is wanted. Thus, the notification device can be designed with huge design freedom and the design may be altered if and when desired.
It may be advantageous that one of the signaling members and/or the insert members is configured to signal upon receiving a receiving signal from any predefined sender and that a plurality of the remaining insert members and/or signaling members are configured to signal only upon receiving a predefined receiving signal from one or more specific and predefined senders.
In this manner one of the signaling members and/or the insert members will indicate whenever a signal is received. Further, the plurality of the remaining insert members and/or signaling members will indicate when a predefined individual or group is signalling. The signal may be considered as twinkling.
It may be an advantage that the notification device comprises a first member and a second member and that the first member comprises a battery electrically connected to a charging plug member configured to be electrically connected to external charging means.
Hereby it is possible to charge the notification device.
It may be beneficial that the second member comprises a cap configured to be received by the charging plug member.
Accordingly, the cap will protect the charging plug member. Moreover, the cap may comprise one or more electrical components such as a processor.
It may be an advantage that the second member comprises an insert member configured to signal when a signal (by any sender) is received by the notification device.
The charging plug member may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug. The first member may comprise a plurality (e.g. four) insert members configured to signal (light) when a predefined individual or group sends a signal to the notification device.
It may be beneficial that the notification device is a bracelet.
Hereby it is possible for a user to wear the notification device at the wrist and thus to apply the notification device as a piece of jewellery.
It may be advantageous that the notification device comprises means for sending a signal to a master unit and/or to an external receiver (e.g. a smart phone).
The means for sending a signal to a master unit and/or to an external receiver may include a knob member that automatically initiates the sending of a notification back to the individual and/or group from whom the last notification is received.
The notification device comprises means for sending a signal to a smart phone of the individual and/or group from whom the last notification is received.
The means for sending a signal to a master unit and/or to an external receiver may include a transmitter unit configured to transmit a signal by any suitable protocol and wireless technology (e.g. Bluetooth).
The means for sending a signal to a master unit and/or to an external receiver may include a communication unit comprising a processor and a transmitter unit.
It may be an advantage to apply a system comprising a notification device according to the invention and an electrical device (e.g. a server) comprising storage means configured to store one or more software applications and means for being accessed with a sending device (e.g. a smartphone) and means for generating a signal upon receiving a signal from the sending device (e.g. a smartphone), where the signal is receivable by the master unit.
Hereby it is possible to provide a system that makes it possible to individually adjust how the notification device should signal upon receiving signals. Moreover it is possible to provide a system that is easy accessible and controllable.
It may be an advantage that the system comprises a master device configured to communicate with the notification device and to receive a signal from an external device.
Hereby it is possible to apply a notification device that communicates by means of a low energy protocol and that does not need to be able to have a Global System for Mobile Communications module (GSM module) in order to communicate in the desired manner.
It may be beneficial that the system comprises means for setting which of the different signaling members and/or insert members that are allocated to the signal when the master unit, receives signals specific different predefined individuals and/or groups.
Hereby it is possible to individually set the notification device. Description of the Drawings
The invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below. The accompanying drawings are given by way of illustration only, and thus, they are not limitative of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 a) shows a perspective view of a notification device according to the invention;
Fig. 1 b) shows a view of five insert members (charms) configured to be inserted into the receiving members of the rubber band of the notification device;
Fig. 1 c) shows a view of the notification device shown in Fig. 1 a) seen from the side;
Fig. 2 a) shows a perspective view of a notification device according to the invention;
Fig. 2 b) shows a side view of the notification device shown in Fig. 2 a).
Fig. 3 a) shows a perspective view of a notification device according to the invention;
Fig. 3 b) shows a perspective view of the notification device shown in Fig. 3 a);
Fig. 4 shows an overview of how a notification device according to the invention may be applied to provide communication between a first individual and a second individual;
Fig. 5 shows another overview of how a notification device according to the invention may be applied to provide communication between a first individual and a second individual;
Fig. 6 a) shows how a notification device according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication;
Fig. 6 b) shows how a notification device according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication;
Fig. 7 a) shows how a notification device according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication;
Fig. 7 b) shows how a notification device according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication;
Fig. 8 a) shows a section of a notification device according to the invention and
Fig. 8 b) shows the bracelet shown in Fig. 7 a) in a state in which the cap of the second member has been detachably attached to the charging plug member 50 of the first member.
Detailed description of the invention
Referring now in detail to the drawings for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention, different views of a notification device 2 according to the invention is illustrated in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 a) illustrates a perspective view of a notification device 2 according to the invention.
The notification device 2 is formed as a bracelet comprising a rubber band 10 into which a plurality of receiving members 6, 6', 6", 6"', 8 configured to receive corresponding insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" illustrated in Fig. 1 b) below Fig. 1 a). A joint 16 is provided in the rubber band 10. By means of the joint 16 it is possible to open and close the rubber band 10.
The bracelet 2 is configured to be worn by a user. The bracelet 2 can be put on by guiding the hand through the opening 18 or by opening the joint 16.
Fig. 1 b) illustrates a view of five insert members (charms) 4, 4', 4", 4"'r 4"" configured to be inserted into the receiving members 8, 6, 6', 6", 6"' of the rubber band 10 of the notification device 2.
Each of the different insert members (charms) 4, 4', 4", 4"'r 4"" may be designed individually in order to be able to differentiate between the insert members (charms) 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4"".
Fig. 1 c) illustrates a view of the notification device 2 shown in Fig. 1 a) seen from the side.
The notification device 2 comprises one unique receiving member 8 formed as a groove structure adapted to receive and maintain the insert member 4 illustrated in Fig. 1 b).
The notification device 2 comprises four additional receiving members 6, 6', 6", 6'" formed as groove structures slightly different from the receiving member 8. The four additional receiving members 6, 6', 6", 6"' are adapted to receive and maintain the corresponding insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"' illustrated in Fig. 1 b). The joint 16 explained with reference to Fig. 1 a) is provided in the rubber band 10.
The first receiving groove 8 is equipped with a signalling member 14 capable of generating a signal. The signalling member 14 may be a light-emitting diode (LED), and/or a vibrator and/or an audio signal generator.
Likewise the remaining signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" may be light-emitting diodes (LED), and/or a vibrators and/or audio signal generators (loudspeakers).
The notification device 2 comprises a removable core unit (see Fig. 7) having a communication unit capable of communicating by any suitable wireless communication technology e.g. a protocol such as Bluetooth. It may be an advantage that the protocol is a low energy protocol such as Bluetooth.
The rubber band 10 may be made of silicone or another resilient material (e.g. an elastomer).
In one preferred embodiment according to the invention the notification device 2 comprises a removable core unit (see Fig. 7) provided inside the rubber band 10. It may be an advantage that the removable core unit comprises a battery electrically connected to a charging plug member adapted to be received in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug. The removable core unit may be an insert charging plug member adapted to be received in a Universal Serial Bus (USB) receiving plug.
The signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12"', 14 may be LED's configured to light up independently upon signal from a master device such as a smartphone (not shown).
The notification device 2 comprises a processor (not shown) capable of processing an incoming signal causing a predefined signalling member to signal that a specific individual or group has "twinkled" (send information to the notification device 2) e.g. through an application installed on a master device (e.g. a smartphone).
Fig. 2 a) illustrates a perspective view of a notification device 2 according to the invention. The notification device 2 corresponds to the one shown in Fig. 1, however, in Fig. 2 a) the insert members (charms) 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" have been detachably attached to the rubber band 10 of the notification device 2.
A joint 16 is provided in the rubber band 10. The joint 16 is configured to be used to open and close the rubber band 10. One can put on the bracelet 2 by guiding the hand through the opening 18 or by opening the joint 16.
Fig. 2 b) illustrates a side view of the notification device 2 shown in Fig. 2 a). One of the insert members (charms) 4'" has been removed from the rubber band 10 of the notification device 2.
It is possible to replace the insert members (charms) 4'" with another one or to move it to another position within the rubber band 10 of the notification device 2.
The insert members (charms) 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" may comprise a transparent or semi-transparent layer allowing a light signal sent from underlying signalling members (see Fig. 1 c) provided as light-emitting diodes (LED) to transmit light through the transparent or semi- transparent layer.
Fig. 3 a) illustrates a perspective view of a notification device 2 according to the invention. The notification device 2 is formed as a bracelet having a band 10. A plurality of receiving members 6, 6', 6", 6"', 8 configured to receive corresponding insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4"" are provided in the band 10. The band 10 is provided with a joint 16 extending axially along the periphery of the band in a manner that makes it possible to open and close the band 10 by means of the joint 16.
The bracelet 2 is adapted to be worn on the wrist of a user. The bracelet 2 can be put on the wrist either through the opening 18 or by opening the joint 16.
Fig. 3 b) illustrates a perspective view of the notification device 2 shown in Fig. 3 a). The insert members 4, 4", 4"', 4"" have been attached to the corresponding receiving members 6', 6", 6"', 8. The insert member 4', however, is still not attached to the corresponding receiving member 6.
Accordingly, the insert member 4' may be detachably attached to the corresponding receiving member 6 or be replaced by another insert member.
Fig. 4 illustrates an overview of how a notification device 2 according to the invention may be applied to provide communication between a first individual 20 and a second individual 22.
The first individual 20 is a male person that wants to provide the female individual 22 with information that he is thinking about her. The first individual 20 "twinkles" to the second female individual 22.
The communication process is initiated by means of a first smartphone 34 (sending device) that sends a wireless signal 26 to a second smartphone 32 (master device). Upon receiving the wireless signal 26 the second smartphone 32 generates and sends a wireless signal 30 to the notification device 2 that by the female individual 22 is wearing at her left wrist.
The female individual 22 has predefined which one of the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" she wants to be activated upon receiving the signal 30 from the second smartphone 32 (receiving device) of the first individual 20.
Accordingly, by looking at the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4"" of the notification device 2 the female individual 22 will be provided with information revealing the identity of the sending device 34 and thus the sending individual 20.
Fig. 5 illustrates another overview of how a notification device 2 according to the invention may be applied to provide communication between a first individual 20 and a second individual 22.
In this case the first individual 20 is a male person that communicating to the female individual 22 by means of his smartphone 34 by means of which the first individual 20 "twinkles" to the second female individual 22.
The first individual 20 communicates with the second individual 22 by means of a first smartphone 34 that functions as a sending device sending a wireless signal 26 via the Internet 24 and a further wireless signal 28 received by a second smartphone 32.
When the second smartphone 32 receives the wireless signal 28 the second smartphone 32 (working as a master device) generates and sends a wireless signal 30 to the notification device 2 (working as a slave device). The female individual 22 is wearing the notification device 2 formed as a bracelet at her left wrist.
The female individual 22 has predefined which one of the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4"" that should be allocated to specific individuals and groups. Thus, one of the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4'"' is configured to be activated when the notification device 2 receives the signal 30 from the second smartphone 32.
Consequently, the female individual 22 can visually detect the identity of the sending device 34 and thus the sending individual 20 by visually inspecting the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4'"' of the notification device 2.
Fig. 6 a) schematically illustrates how a notification device 2 according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication.
An individual may apply a first smartphone 34 to send a signal 26 via the Internet 24. The signal 26 is sent to a centrally arranged server 46 that generates another signal 28 upon receiving the signal 26 from the first smartphone 34.
The signal 28 is received by another smartphone 32. Upon receiving the signal 28 the other smartphone 32 generates a signal 30 sent to a notification device 2 according to the invention.
The notification device 2 according to the invention comprises a communication unit 40 comprising a receiver unit 36 and a processor 38.
The receiver unit 36 is configured to receive a wireless signal 30. The wireless signal 30 that may be coded and comprise information defining the identity of the sending smartphone 34. Upon receiving the wireless signal 30 the receiver unit 36 will provide the received information to the processor 38 that based on the received information and predefined settings will determine which of insert members 4, 4', 4", 4"', 4"" that should be activated or which of the signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" arranged under the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" that should be activated. The receiver unit 36 may also include a transmitter unit configured to provide wireless communication with a master unit 32 and/or an external receiver 34, 34' e.g. through the Internet 24.
In one embodiment of the invention the signalling member 14 arranged below the insert member 4 may be configured to initiate the step of sending a signal to a master unit 32 and/or to an external receiver 34, 34'.
Hereby, the user may reply to a notification simply by activating the signalling member 14 by pushing the insert member 4.
When a signal 30 is received by the communication unit 40, the communication unit 40 sends a signal 42 that determines which of the signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" arranged under the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" that should be activated. It is important to notice that the communication unit 40 may send a signal 42 that activates one or more of the signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" or the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" as long as the activation pattern is predefined and allows the user to recognise the identity of the sender based on the activation pattern.
In Fig. 6 a) the insert member 4" is activated. Hereby a light signal 44 is generated. Thus a LED placed under the 4" is lightning or flashing.
Fig. 6 b) schematically illustrates another example of how a notification device 2 according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication.
Another individual or a group may apply a smartphone 34' to send a signal 26' via the Internet 24. The signal 26' may be generated by means of a software application installed on a server 46 connected to the Internet 24. The server 46 generates a signal 28' and sends the signal 28' to a receiving smartphone 32. Upon receiving the signal 28' the smartphone 32 generates a signal 30' that is received by a notification device 2 according to the invention.
The notification device 2 corresponds to the one illustrated in Fig. 6 a) and thus comprises a communication unit 40 comprising a receiver unit 36 and a processor 38.
The receiver unit 36 receives the wireless signal 30' and provides the received information to the processor 38. The processor 38 determines which of insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" that should be activated or which of the signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" arranged under the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" that should be activated. This determination is based on the received information and predefined settings of the notification device 2. It may be an advantage that these settings may be set through communication with the server 46.
In Fig. 6 b) the insert member 4' is activated on the basis of a signal 42' sent from the communication unit 40 to the insert member 4'. Accordingly, a light signal 44' is generated and a LED placed under the insert member 4' will start to light or flash.
A smartphone application may be installed in the receiving smartphone 32 and in the sending smartphones 34, 34'. The smartphone application determines which of the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"" that should be activated upon receiving an activation signal 30, 30'.
Fig. 7 a) schematically illustrates an alternative of how a notification device 2 according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication. Fig. 7 a) almost corresponds to Fig. 6 a). The only difference is that the communication unit 40 sends a more complex signal 42 to the signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" arranged under the insert members 4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"". The communication unit 40 sends a signal 42 that activates two of the signalling members 12', 12'" arranged below the 4", 4"". The signalling members 12', 12'" sends out a signal 44. Hereby the user is provided with a recognisable pattern that uniquely reveals the identity of the sender. It is important to notice that the signalling members may generate an audio signal.
Fig. 7 b) schematically illustrates another example of how a notification device 2 according to the invention can be used to provide the intended communication. Fig. 7 b) essentially corresponds to Fig. 7 b), however, the communication unit 40 sends a signal 42' that activates three of the signalling members 12, 12", 12'" arranged below the 4', 4'", 4"".
The signalling members 12', 12'" sends out a signal 44' that the user makes it possible for the user to recognise in order to uniquely disclose the identity of the sender.
Fig. 8 a) illustrates a section of a notification device 2 according to the invention. The notification device 2 is a bracelet, however, only the uppermost section of the bracelet 2 is shown.
The bracelet 2 comprises a first member 52 and a second member 54. The first member 52 comprises a battery electrically connected to a charging plug member 50. The second member 54 is shaped as a cap 48 configured to be received by the charging plug member 50. The second member 54 comprises a signalling member 14 configured to signal when a signal (by any sender) is received by the bracelet 2.
The charging plug member 50 is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug. The first member 52 comprises four signalling members 12, 12', 12", 12'" configured to signal (light) when a predefined individual or group sends a signal to the bracelet 2.
Fig. 8 b) illustrates the bracelet 2 shown in Fig. 8 a) in a state in which the cap 48 of the second member 54 has been detachably attached to the charging plug member 50 of the first member 52.

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En notifikationsanordning (2) omfattende en kommunikationsenhed (40) udformet til trådløs kommunikation med en hovedenhed (32), hvilken notifikationsanordning (2) omfatter flere signalelementer (12, 12', 12", 12"', 14) og/eller isætningselementer (4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"") konfigureret til afgivelse af signal (44, 44') ved modtagelse af et signal (30, 30') fra en hovedenhed (32), kendetegnet ved at notifikationsanordningen (2) omfatter flere forskellige signalelementer (12, 12', 12", 12'", 14) og/eller isætningselementer (4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"") placeret flere forskellige steder på notifikationsanordningen (2) og en enhed (40) konfigureret til at generere et unikt og prædefineret positionsafhængigt signal (44, 44') for hvert prædefineret individ (20) og/eller grupper, når hovedenheden (32) modtager signaler fra forskellige prædefinerede individer (20) og/eller grupper.A notification device (2) comprising a communication unit (40) designed for wireless communication with a main unit (32), the notification device (2) comprising several signal elements (12, 12 ', 12 ", 12"', 14) and / or insertion elements (4, 4 ', 4 ", 4'", 4 "") configured to output signal (44, 44 ') upon receiving a signal (30, 30') from a main unit (32), characterized in that the notification device (2) comprises a plurality of different signal elements (12, 12 ', 12 ", 12'", 14) and / or insertion elements (4, 4 ', 4 ", 4'", 4 "") located at different locations on the notification device (2) and a unit (40) configured to generate a unique and predefined position dependent signal (44, 44 ') for each predefined individual (20) and / or groups when the main unit (32) receives signals from different predefined individuals (20). ) and / or groups. 2. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge krav 1, kendetegnet ved at isætningselementerne (4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"") og/eller signalelementerne (12, 12', 12", 12'", 14) er aftageligt fastgjort til notifikationsanordningen (2).A notification device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the insertion elements (4, 4 ', 4 ", 4'", 4 "") and / or the signal elements (12, 12 ', 12 ", 12'", 14 ) is removably attached to the notification device (2). 3. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge krav 1 eller krav 2, kendetegnet ved at isætningselementerne (4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"") og/eller signalelementerne (12, 12', 12", 12'", 14) er flytbart fastgjort til notifikationsanordningen (2).A notification device (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the insertion elements (4, 4 ', 4 ", 4'", 4 "") and / or the signal elements (12, 12 ', 12 ", 12' ", 14) is removably attached to the notification device (2). 4. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge krav 3, kendetegnet ved at et af signalelementerne (14) og/eller isætningselementerne (4) er konfigureret til at signalere ved modtagelse af et modtagelsessignal (30, 30') fra enhver prædefineret afsender (34, 34') og at et flertal af de resterende isætningselementer (4', 4", 4'", 4"") og/eller signalelementer (12, 12', 12", 12'") er konfigureret til kun at signalere ved modtagelse af et prædefineret modtagelsessignal (30, 30') fra en eller flere specifikke og prædefinerede afsendere (34, 34').A notification device (2) according to claim 3, characterized in that one of the signal elements (14) and / or the insertion elements (4) is configured to signal upon receiving a reception signal (30, 30 ') from any predefined sender (34, 34 ') and that a majority of the remaining insertion elements (4', 4 ", 4 '", 4 "") and / or signal elements (12, 12', 12 ", 12 '") are configured to signal only at receiving a predefined reception signal (30, 30 ') from one or more specific and predefined senders (34, 34'). 5. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge et af de foregående krav, kendetegnet ved at notifikationsanordningen (2) omfatter et første element (52) og et andet element (54), og at det første element (52) omfatter et batteri, der er elektrisk tilsluttet et opladningsstikelement (50) konfigureret til at være elektrisk tilsluttet til eksterne opladningsenheder.A notification device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notification device (2) comprises a first element (52) and a second element (54) and the first element (52) comprises a battery which is electrically connected to a charging connector element (50) configured to be electrically connected to external charging devices. 6. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge krav 5, kendetegnet ved at det andet element (54) omfatter en hætte (48) konfigureret til at modtages af opladningsstikelementet (50).A notification device (2) according to claim 5, characterized in that the second element (54) comprises a cap (48) configured to be received by the charging plug element (50). 7. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge et af de foregående krav, kendetegnet ved at notifikationsanordningen (2) er et armbånd (2).A notification device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notification device (2) is a bracelet (2). 8. En notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge et af de foregående krav, kendetegnet ved at notifikationsanordningen (2) omfatter enheder (14, 36, 38, 40) til fremsendelse af et signal til en hovedenhed (32) og/eller til en ekstern modtager (34, 34').A notification device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the notification device (2) comprises units (14, 36, 38, 40) for transmitting a signal to a main unit (32) and / or to an external receiver. (34, 34 '). 9. Et system omfattende en notifikationsanordning (2) ifølge et af de foregående krav og en elektrisk anordning (46) med lagringskapacitet konfigureret til at kunne lagre en eller flere software-applikationer med mulighed for at blive tilgået med en afsenderanordning (34, 34') og kapacitet til at generere et signal (28) ved modtagelse af et signal (26) fra afsenderanordningen (34, 34'), hvor signalet (28) kan modtages af hovedenheden (32).A system comprising a notification device (2) according to one of the preceding claims and an electrical device (46) with storage capacity configured to store one or more software applications with the possibility of being accessed by a sender device (34, 34 '). ) and the ability to generate a signal (28) upon receiving a signal (26) from the sender device (34, 34 '), where the signal (28) can be received by the main unit (32). 10. Et system ifølge krav 9, kendetegnet ved at systemet omfatter en hovedenhed (32) konfigureret til at kommunikere med notifikationsanordningen (2) og til at modtage et signal (26, 28) fra en ekstern anordning (46, 34, 34').A system according to claim 9, characterized in that the system comprises a main unit (32) configured to communicate with the notification device (2) and to receive a signal (26, 28) from an external device (46, 34, 34 '). . 11. Et system ifølge krav 9 eller krav 10, kendetegnet ved at systemet omfatter muligheden for at indstille, hvilke af de forskellige signalelementer (12, 12', 12", 12'", 14) og/eller isætningselementer (4, 4', 4", 4'", 4"") er tilknyttet signalet (44, 44'), når hovedenheden (32), modtager signaler til forskellige specifikke prædefinerede individer (20) og/eller grupper.A system according to claim 9 or claim 10, characterized in that the system comprises the possibility of adjusting which of the various signal elements (12, 12 ', 12 ", 12'", 14) and / or insertion elements (4, 4 '). , 4 ", 4" ", 4" ") is associated with the signal (44, 44 ') when the main unit (32) receives signals for various specific predefined individuals (20) and / or groups.
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