ES2249150A1 - Personal intercommunication system for searching other users of portable devices having the same interest, establishes intercommunication between compatible parties based on provided personal user data - Google Patents

Abstract

A user of a portable device, which is connected to a computer by universal serial bus (USB) connection, is introduced into the system by providing personal user data. Once introduced, a search is made through wireless communication or Bluetooth based on provided data. When the search has found a compatible party, intercommunication is established by sending icons or photographs selected by the user from a menu using buttons. The compatible party is determined when the coincidence degree between the personal data of the user and another user has surpassed a predetermined percentage. The screen of the portable illuminates and blinks when a compatible party for the user is found. The screen stops blinking when the compatible party is nearby.

Description

Personal intercom system.

Object of the invention

The present invention falls within the field of telecommunications technologies, in particular, within wireless communication systems and has its field of application, more particularly, in the leisure industry for relationships interpersonal

The object of the invention is to have a personal system that allows the meeting between the users of this system that are related, that is, whose personal data entered into their respective individual devices match in a high percentage, as well as communication between them.

The invention described herein refers to said custom system, which comprises means of communication, means of interaction with the user and means of signaling to notify the user that another related user is Find him close.

In a particular way, the proposed invention is applicable to users of all ages for the couple search or friends.

Background of the invention

The world moves very fast and loneliness is the most common enemy of modern life.

Today it is more difficult to communicate between people and even more formalize any friendship relationship, being complicated even the first contact needed to reach Meet other people and find a partner.

Less and less importance is given to relationships human, lacking the keys to face them, which obliges to resort to external aid to establish new relationships in today's society.

Therefore, agencies are currently proliferating matrimonial, contact phones, as well as use in increase in computer networks (Internet) and mobile phones for sending of messages or communication by chats.

Faced with this need to meet new people, they it is necessary to have personal systems, more than the public ones existing to date, which are also portable to be able to get in touch and establish a private communication in any time and place, as candidates to become Friends can be anywhere (the workplace, the street, a party, ...) and finding the ideal match is something that can happen unexpectedly.

Communications technologies allow innovate new ways of interacting with more people and more funny.

Description of the invention

In order to solve the problem set forth above, the proposed invention is a system intercom personnel for affinities between users, which understands:

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media wireless,

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means of interaction with the Username,

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signaling means,

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connection means with a computer.

Said means are arranged in a device of Small size and made of lightweight materials so you can behave comfortably and discreetly, fitting in a pocket or hand of the user, or in general, with dimensions that give it portability.

Said portable device in which the Mentioned means can be one already known, such as a telephone mobile, a digital music player (mp3, discman, etc.), a portable digital agenda (PDA) or a laptop, existing in the market for other general functionalities to which it is added the specific functionality of this system through an interface, or any device that can integrate the interface of the invention.

Interface means any device of hardware or software that in conjunction with any other device of the market, which already exists or can be implemented in the future, can meet the technical characteristics and requirements functions that define the system of the proposed invention. So, on the portable device, the interface is implemented, which can be from an adaptable electronic module or a software package that allow the device to execute the characteristic functionality of the system object of the invention.

The wireless media are known in the state of the art applied to mobile telephony or other similar wireless telecommunications services, such as It can be infrared technology or bluetooth. At system of the invention, allow communication between users confidentially and discreetly, by transmitting default icons or optionally sending Photographs.

For interaction with the user, the media that are used are conventional: screen and buttons. The screen it can be of normal or colored liquid crystal (LCD), or in the technological variants of screens applicable to small dispositives. The buttons are specific for entering commands on the device or move through the information menu that Display the screen.

The signaling means notify the user when another related user is in a position close to the hers. In addition, such means are capable of indicating proximity relative between both users, varying the intensity and / or the frequency of the signals, as well as the degree of affinity between users whose systems come into contact through those mentioned Wireless media Signaling indications They can be visual, sound, or by vibrations. So when two related users are close to each other, the device individual of each user reacts, activating a melody, illuminating the screen by means of light indicators (LEDs, etc.) or simply, if greater discretion is desired, by activating a vibrating mechanism incorporated in the system.

For powering the portable device and the introduction of data to the system, the means of Connection with a computer. Connected the invention to the computer by these means, while charging the battery with which it is fed to through the computer, the user enters the necessary information Starting for the operation of the system. This information Identify the user himself and the people he considers Related for your purpose. Generally, it consists of the data user personals and those that define the type of people with the You want to relate.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings where with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a plan view of a preferred implementation of the physical device in which they are integrated the means that make up the system of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a data diagram that indicates the frequency (number of flashes in a time interval of 30 seconds) with which the system screen flickers, implemented according to the preferred embodiment, for each meter of closeness with a related user.

Figure 3.- Shows a data diagram that indicates the percentage of affinity of the next user based on the colors that illuminate the system screen when a user to the other.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

As illustrated in Figure 1, you can be described as one of the possible embodiments of the invention a personal intercom system that, integrated into A portable device (1), comprises the following means:

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Media wireless:

They consist of radio frequency transmitters and receivers for bluetooth technology, which gives international coverage within a certain radius of action. In particular, they have a range of eight meters. Within that radius, the system is able to exchange information with another, comparing the degree of coincidence between the data of the person who also uses that system and is in coverage, with the data that define the profile of people that the user particular system is interested in searching. When he percentage of coincidence between personal profiles is 70% or more, the signaling means of the system are activated, while the user can optionally establish communication, within the coverage and radius of action, by sending photos or icons.

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Means of interaction with the Username:

They consist of one screen (2) and three buttons (3), being the central menu button and the two lateral arrows to move between the options of the menu.

The menu serves as OK, to accept the selection of one of your options made using the arrow buttons, also to access the palette of options, as well as for system on / off.

The position of the buttons on the bottom of the portable device (1), such as shown in Figure 1, makes handling simple and one-finger drive, usually the thumb, when the device (1), in its usual use, sits comfortably within The user's hand.

The screen (2), normally of liquid crystal, it has dimensions that are two thirds the full size of the device (1), facilitating its reading, with an oval shape that simulates the resemblance with one eye human, imbued in it the idea about the functional essence of system: the personal search for communication with other people, since the eyes represent one of the main senses usually used to achieve the first contact between people. The icons (2) show both the icons exchanged to communicate with a preset language (There is an iconographic language of 17 symbols specifically built for the system), as well as the photographs that are can send to establish that interpersonal contact as well as the text and / or images that make up the menu of options.

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Signaling means:

Constituted by LEDS that flash at a certain frequency depending on the proximity to which is the other person's system with the one who has established contact. The smaller the distance, greater is the number of flashes in time of said LEDS, of according to as illustrated in Figure 2, until once together the users (their systems are within a meter or less of proximity), stop blinking (give a constant light) and the screen (2) It remains with static lighting.

A means lights, said LEDs or others, change the screen (2) of color. The Display color variation (2) depends on the affinity between the users of the systems that come into contact. Thus, the color of the screen (2) changes to yellow, orange or red depending on be the percentage of coincidence, according to Figure 3, enter the personal data of a user and those of the profile desired by the another user whose system contacts: from 70% to 80%, the screen (2) is yellow; between 80% and 90%, the screen (2) gets Orange; and when the degree of coincidence is greater than 90%, The screen (2) adopts a red tone.

In addition, there are vibration means that allow the device (1) to vibrate discreetly when the system is activated upon communication with another, apart from sound media, which can be activated simultaneously or not at the user's preference, in conjunction with the screen lighting (2). As soon as the first one is established contact between systems and said screen (2) lights up at the same time specific personal information about the user appears on it of the other system contacted: name, sex, age and the two hobbies more important.

These means of signaling would be adapted, if the device were not the basic one that it is proposed as a preferred embodiment, to the specific device that it is used, where the interface of the invention is integrated and works to execute the basic functionality of the system, using such case the device-specific signaling means used.

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Means of connection with a computer:

It's a connection physical via a USB cable (4). The device (1) is connected via said USB connection (4) via a USB2 cable to the USB interface of a computer. In this way, the loading of the system battery by the computer through the USB2 cable, to the time the user can exchange information necessary to its operation with the computer, in particular, its own data personal and the profile that describes the type of person that the User wants to know: name, sex, marital status, hobbies, data psychological and physical, objectives, etc.

All these constituent means of the system object of the invention are integrated in the device (1) that owes its portability to its small dimensions, such that it fits in one hand, and lightweight materials (plastic, etc.) with which it is manufactured, in various colors for the user to choose the one that best suits their personality, which allow you to transport it easily and comfortably in a pocket or otherwise discreet.

In view of this description and game of figures, the expert in the field may understand that the Embodiments of the invention that have been described may be combined in multiple ways within the object of the invention.

Claims (5)

1. Personal intercom system comprising wireless communication means, user interaction means, signaling means and connection means with a computer characterized in that said wireless communication means look for other equal systems and exchange information with them, introduced in said personal system previously by the user by means of a computer through said connection means with the computer, the signaling means being activated when the degree of coincidence between the information exchanged exceeds a pre-established percentage and indicates said degree and the proximity of the other systems those that the exchange is established, allowing said wireless communication means to send images (icons or photographs) using the means of interaction with the user included in the system and that are integrated into a portable device. 2. Personal intercom system according to claim 1, characterized in that the means of interaction with the user are a screen (2) and three buttons (3) arranged in a portable device (1). 3. Personal intercom system according to previous claims, characterized in that the wireless communication means consist of bluetooth transmitter and receiver. 4. Personal intercom system according to previous claims, characterized in that the connection means with a computer is a physical USB connection (4) via a USB2 cable. 5. Personal intercom system according to previous claims, characterized in that the signaling means comprise light indicators (LEDs), sound generators (melodies) and vibration mechanisms.