FR2799088A1

FR2799088A1 - Hand supported video telephone having single material piece with finger ring section and section holding/wrapping around wrist and back hand section holding image screen.

Info

Publication number: FR2799088A1
Application number: FR9912037A
Authority: FR
Inventors: Breton Yann Le
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-09-24
Filing date: 1999-09-24
Publication date: 2001-03-30
Anticipated expiration: 2005-09-24
Also published as: FR2799088B3

Abstract

The hand supported video portable telephone has a ring grip section (2) which fits around a finger, and a material which wraps around the wrist (1) and holds in place. There is a central key board and receiver/transmitter unit (5) with flip out video screen (11) and an image screen (6) held on a piece of material extending on the back of the hand (3).

Description

La présente invention concerne un dispositif de téléphone portable destiné au grand public : le portable anatomique vidéo , (P.A.V) qui permet de résoudre les problèmes d'ergonomie, de vol, de chutes, d'encombrement et de discrétion tout en intégrant la dimension de l'image. Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de répondre ' ces besoins. Il comporte en effet selon première caractéristique une partie souple, le support anatomique qui s'adapte a toutes les morphologies de mains. support s'attache en deux points différents, il est réglé et choisi par rapport à morphologie de l'utilisateur. Selon une deuxième caractéristique il possède part et d'autre de ce support anatomique des organes spécifiques; ceux équipant traditionnellement un portable et permettant de téléphoner (micro, haut-parleur), de gérer les communications (écran de contrôle et boutons de pilotage), d'alimenter le combiné (batterie) et ceux, non habituels, permettant de transmettre l'image (écran à cristaux liquides, caméra embarquée). The present invention relates to a mobile phone device intended for the general public: the anatomical video mobile phone, (PAV) which makes it possible to solve the problems of ergonomics, theft, falls, congestion and discretion while integrating the dimension of the image. The device according to the invention makes it possible to meet these needs. It has indeed according to the first feature a flexible part, the anatomical support that adapts to all the morphologies of hands. support attaches in two different points, it is set and chosen with respect to morphology of the user. According to a second characteristic, it possesses on either side of this anatomical support specific organs; those traditionally equipped with a mobile phone and making it possible to telephone (microphone, loudspeaker), to manage the communications (control screen and control buttons), to feed the handset (battery) and those, not usual, for transmitting the image (LCD screen, onboard camera).

Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation Le support anatomique peut être réalisé dans un matériau souple, résistant et non irritant pour la peau. According to particular embodiments The anatomical support can be made of a flexible material, resistant and non-irritating to the skin.

Les différents organes solidaires du support anatomique peuvent être collés, thermo-soudés, rivetés ou cousus sur celui-ci. The various integral members of the anatomical support can be glued, heat-welded, riveted or sewn on it.

Les dessins et volumes peuvent être soumis à modification en fonction d'impératifs divers, comme par exemple la résistance aux chocs, l'ergonomie, ou des contraintes techniques. The drawings and volumes may be subject to modification according to various requirements, such as impact resistance, ergonomics, or technical constraints.

Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention La figure 1 représente le PAN vue de trois quart. figure 2 représente le PAN installé sur la main, vue dessus. figure 3 représente le PAN installé sur la main, vue dessous. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. FIG. 1 shows the three-quarter PAN. Figure 2 shows the PAN installed on the hand, seen above. Figure 3 shows the PAN installed on the hand, seen from below.

figure 4 représente le PAN installé sur la main, vue dessus, avec son ecran vidéo déployé selon trois positions. Figure 4 shows the PAN installed on the hand, seen above, with its video screen deployed in three positions.

figure 5 illustre la manière d'utiliser le PAN référence à ces dessins, le dispositif comporte partie souple et ergonomique, le support anatomique, qui se compose de trois éléments distincts un bracelet velcro (1), permettant un serrage approprié et pouvant s'adapter à tous les types de poignets ; une bague anatomique (2) en plastique rigide (calibrée en fonction de la grosseur de l'index) possédant des réservations sur son pourtour autorisant l'intégration de composants électroniques ; une pièce intermédiaire entre la bague et le bracelet ou pièce de liaison (3), 'alisée dans un tissu légèrement élastique de forme vaguement triangulaire, elle ajourée au niveau de première articulation de l'index (4) pour ne pas entraver les mouvements du doigt. Des organes techniques viennent se greffer sur ce support, ils sont destinés à conférer le rôle d'un combiné de portable qui en plus des données traditionnelles pourra transmettre l'image avec le maximum de confort, car la structure porteuse n'est autre que la main de l'utilisateur. La partie la plus massive du portable se situe au niveau du bracelet et au-dessus du poignet, elle comprend entre autre le boîtier central (5) (clavier, circuit intégrés, microprocesseur, antenne...). FIG. 5 illustrates the manner of using the PAN referring to these drawings, the device comprises a flexible and ergonomic part, the anatomical support, which consists of three distinct elements a Velcro strap (1), allowing a suitable tightening and being able to adapt all types of wrists; an anatomical ring (2) rigid plastic (calibrated according to the size of the index) having reservations on its periphery allowing the integration of electronic components; an intermediate piece between the ring and the bracelet or connecting piece (3), 'alised in a slightly elastic fabric vaguely triangular shape, it perforated at the first articulation of the index (4) not to impede the movements of the finger. Technical devices are grafted on this support, they are intended to confer the role of a mobile phone that in addition to traditional data can transmit the image with the maximum comfort, because the carrier structure is none other than the hand of the user. The most massive part of the laptop is located at the bracelet and above the wrist, it includes among others the central housing (5) (keyboard, integrated circuit, microprocessor, antenna ...).

Sur le support anatomique on distingue # boîtier central (5), situé juste au-dessus du bracelet velcro (1), il sert de support au clavier et incorpore un microprocesseur et un certain nombre de composants électroniques. On the anatomic support there is a central box (5) located just above the velcro strap (1), it serves as a keyboard support and incorporates a microprocessor and a number of electronic components.

# écran à cristaux liquides (6), découpé dans une petite surface bombée, de forme ovoïde et semi-rigide, muni d'un bouton de mise sous tension du combiné (7) et de petits boutons de réglage de fonctions annexes (heures, jours, mois etc.... ) (8), qui prend place au milieu du support anatomique, sur la face supérieur de la main. Cet écran est relié aux autres organes par des fiches intégrées au tissu. # LCD screen (6), cut into a small curved surface, ovoid and semi-rigid, provided with a power button of the handset (7) and small adjoining function buttons (hours, days, months, etc.) (8), which takes place in the middle of the anatomical support, on the upper surface of the hand. This screen is connected to the other organs by plugs integrated into the fabric.

# batterie (munie d'un vibreur) (9) et sa prise de recharge latérale (1 qui prend place sur le côté supérieur du poignet dessus du bracelet (1), elle est reliée aux autres organes par des fiches integrées au tissu. # battery (equipped with a vibrator) (9) and its lateral charging socket (1 which takes place on the upper side of the wrist above the bracelet (1), it is connected to the other organs by plugs integrated into the fabric.

# Un écran vidéo escamotable (11), doté d'une caméra miniature (12) relié à support par une rotule (13) permettant son déploiement. Cet écran (1 prend place à côté de la batterie (9). En position fermée l'écran (11) est verrouillé à son support par une petite griffe (14) qui empêche un déploiement inopiné. Un petit bouton à ressort (15) logé sur le coffre de l'écran permet de le déverrouiller. # A retractable video screen (11), equipped with a miniature camera (12) connected to support by a ball (13) allowing its deployment. This screen (1 takes place next to the battery (9) In the closed position the screen (11) is locked to its support by a small claw (14) which prevents unintended deployment A small spring-loaded button (15) housed on the chest of the screen can unlock it.

# Un micro (16) incorporé au rabat velcro du bracelet (1) (positionné sous le poignet) et relié aux autres organes par des fiches intégrées au tissu. # A microphone (16) incorporated in the velcro strap flap (1) (positioned under the wrist) and connected to the other organs by plugs integrated into the fabric.

# Un petit haut-parleur (17) incorporé à la bague de index (2) et relié aux autres organes par des fiches intégrées au tissu. # A small loudspeaker (17) incorporated in the index ring (2) and connected to the other organs by plugs integrated into the fabric.

# Un bouton décrocher (18), un bouton raccrocher (19) un double bouton de navigation pour les menus (20) et un bouton de sélection associé (21) situés sur le coté extérieur de la bague permettant au pouce de les utiliser. Cet ensemble de commandes est relié aux autres organes par des fiches intégrées au tissu. # A pick up button (18), a hang up button (19) a double navigation button for the menus (20) and an associated selection button (21) located on the outer side of the ring allowing the thumb to use them. This set of controls is connected to the other organs by plugs integrated into the fabric.

# Une antenne souple (22), reliée au boîtier central (5), qui longe des coté de la pièce de liaison (3) jusqu'à la bague anatomique (2). # A flexible antenna (22), connected to the central housing (5), which runs along the side of the connecting piece (3) to the anatomical ring (2).

Selon les caractéristiques évoquées précédemment, le portable ne se prend plus à la ' mais ce sont ses organes communiquants qui sont associés à celle ' un peu à manière d'un gant. Il s'agit donc de porter la main à la joue et de placer micro écouteur à hauteur de bouche et d'oreille pour pouvoir dialoguer et si l'utilisateur le désir de déployer l'écran vidéo muni de sa caméra pour voir son interlocuteur à condition bien sûr que celui-ci soit doté du même système. Si tel est le l'ergonomie et donc le confort d'utilisation s'en trouvent améliorés car dans cas où l'un des correspondants doit effectuer une recherche ou rentrer une donnée en mémoire, il peut le faire sans quitter la conversation et ce, juste en utilisant son pouce.According to the characteristics mentioned above, the laptop is no longer taken '' but it is its communicating organs that are associated with that 'a little way a glove. It is therefore a question of putting one's hand on the cheek and placing a microphone earpiece at the level of mouth and ear to be able to dialogue and if the user wishes to deploy the video screen equipped with his camera to see his interlocutor to condition of course that it has the same system. If this is the ergonomics and therefore the convenience of use are improved because in case one of the correspondents must perform a search or enter a data in memory, it can do without leaving the conversation and this, just using his thumb.

Claims

1) Mobile phone device characterized in that it comprises a flexible and ergonomic: the anatomical support, composed of three distinct elements.

2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the velcro strap (registered trademark) (1) (which can adapt to all types of wrists) is the first component of the anatomical support.

3) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the anatomical ring (2), calibrated according to the morphology of the finger, is the second component of the anatomical support.

4) Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the anatomical ring (2) has on its periphery small reservations intended to accommodate some electronic components.

5) Device according to claim 1; 2 and 3, characterized in that the connecting piece (3) of the first two elements, is the third component of the anatomical support.

6) Device according to claim 5, characterized in that the connecting piece (3) is perforated at the first articulation of the index (4) and made of a slightly elastic textile fabric.

7) Device according to claims 1; 2; 3; 5; 6, characterized in that this support which is positioned and removed quickly as needed, is a little bit like a glove.

8) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that technical organs are grafted on the anatomical support.

9) Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the technical organs compose <B>: </ B> firstly, the central housing grouping all the complex components of a laptop (integrated circuits, microprocessor, keyboard, antenna ...) - Secondly, a small semi-rigid piece, flat and slightly curved ovoid shape which incorporates a liquid crystal display (6) associated with a button powering the handset (7) and adjoining function setting buttons (8) (hours, days, months ...); thirdly, buttons of common functions (pick up (18), hang up (19), navigate menus (20), and select menus (21)) associated with the ring (2) and accessible by thumb pressure ; fourthly, a battery (9) equipped with its charging plug (10) and a vibrator; fifth of a retractable video screen (11) articulated to its support by a ball joint (13) provided with an onboard camera (12); sixthly, a loudspeaker (17) associated with the anatomical ring (2); seventh of a microphone (16) associated with the velcro strap (registered trademark) (1); eighthly a flexible antenna (22) which winds through an edge of the connecting piece (3) to the anatomical ring (2).

10) Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the central housing (5) is located just above the strap velcro (registered trademark) (1), in that the piece comprising the LCD screen (6) and the associated buttons (7); (8) is located on the connecting piece (3) (upper surface of the hand), in that the current function buttons (18); (19); (20); (21) are grouped on the outer side of the anatomical ring (2) of the index, in that the battery and its associated vibrator is located above the wrist parallel to the central housing (5), in that the video screen retractable (11) and its camera (12) is parallel to the battery (9), in that the loudspeaker (17) is integrated with the anatomical ring (2) of the index, in that the microphone ( 16) is integrated in the velcro flap (registered trademark) of the bracelet (1) (under the wrist). 1) Device according to claims 9 and 10, characterized in that technical members are interconnected by means of integrated circuits to the device fabric. Device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said device allows simply and discreetly to communicate by carrying hand to the cheek and thus to apply the base of the index, carrying the speaker (17), at ear height and place the microphone (16) close to the mouth. If we want to see his interlocutor, he follows to deploy the video screen that also allows to visit its menus without breaking the phone contact.