KR20230163488A - Interactive wearable devices and face shields - Google Patents

Abstract

In one embodiment, the interactive wearable device system includes a display configured to face outward from the wearer of the interactive wearable device system. The interactive wearable device system also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data regarding the wearer and separate individuals. The automation controller is communicatively coupled to the display and location identification system. The automated controller is configured to receive user location data provided by the location identification system. The automated controller is also configured to determine whether the user location data satisfies at least one criterion and instruct the display to display an image based on the location data satisfying the at least one criterion.

Description

Interactive wearable devices and face shields

Cross-reference to related applications

This application claims the priority and benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/169,465, entitled “INTERACTIVE WEARABLE DEVICES AND FACIAL COVERINGS,” filed April 1, 2021, for all purposes. is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

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

Amusement parks often include attractions or experiences that use wearable devices (e.g., wrist bands, glasses, badges) to entertain and entertain visitors to the amusement park. For some attractions, it may be desirable to display media content through wearable devices (eg, virtual reality glasses) to provide audiences with an immersive experience. Additionally, media content may provide notifications (e.g., safety reminders, directions to attractions or experiences, restaurant order reminders, etc.) to assist visitors at the amusement park.

Specific embodiments corresponding to the original claimed subject matter are summarized below. These examples are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter, but are merely intended to provide a brief summary of the possible forms of the claimed subject matter. In fact, claimed subject matter may include a variety of forms that may be similar or different from the embodiments described below.

In one embodiment, the interactive wearable device system includes a display configured to face outward from the wearer of the interactive wearable device system. The interactive wearable device system also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data regarding the wearer and separate individuals. The automated controller is communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, wherein the automated controller receives user location data provided by the location identification system, determines whether the user location data satisfies at least one criterion, and determines whether the location data meets at least one criterion. and instruct the display to display an image based on satisfying at least one criterion.

In one embodiment, the wearable device includes a support configured to be secured to the wearer. The wearable device also includes a display coupled to the support and configured to face outward from the wearer. The wearable device also includes a location identification system configured to determine user location data corresponding to the wearer and separate individuals. The wearable device also includes an automated controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system. The automated controller receives user location data provided by the location identification system, determines the distance between the wearer and a separate individual based on the user location data, and based on the results of comparing the distance to a threshold distance, displays an operational status. It is configured to instruct to change .

In one 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, a display configured to face away from the wearer of the second wearable device for viewing by a separate individual, and receiving signals and generating user location data based on the signals. It includes a location identification system configured to, and an automated controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system. The automated controller receives user location data provided by the location identification system, compares the user location data with at least one reference of the reference set, and operates the display based on the result of comparing the user location data with the at least one reference. It is configured to control.

Various improvements to the above-described features may be made in various aspects of the present disclosure. Other features may also be included in these various aspects. These improvements and additional features may exist individually or in any combination.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be better understood by reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals indicate like parts throughout the drawings.
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 face shield incorporating the interactive wearable device system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 is an example of an interaction between separate individuals wearing the face covering of Figure 2, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a process for operating the interactive wearable device system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION One or more specific embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described. In order to describe these embodiments concisely, all features of an actual implementation may not be described in the specification. When developing any such physical implementation, as in an engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions are made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints (which may vary from implementation to implementation). You must understand that you have to put it down. Moreover, it should be understood that while such a development effort may be complex and time consuming, it will nonetheless be routine work for those skilled in the art to design, fabricate and manufacture having the benefit of the present disclosure. Additionally, when certain terms such as parallel, perpendicular, etc. are used herein, these terms should be understood to allow for certain deviations from their strict mathematical definitions, for example, deviations and related tolerances associated with manufacturing defects. do.

When introducing elements of various embodiments of the present disclosure, the singular terms singular refer to one or more such elements. The term "includes" is intended to indicate comprehensiveness, meaning that there may be additional elements other than those listed. Additionally, expressions of “one embodiment” in this disclosure should not be construed as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that include the recited features.

This disclosure relates generally to interactive wearable devices and face coverings. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an interactive wearable device system for amusement park attractions and experiences. According to this embodiment, an interactive wearable device system can provide greetings, notifications, and other messages to visitors of an amusement park. Additionally, although the disclosed embodiments generally discuss interactive wearable devices and face coverings used for entertainment purposes, the disclosed embodiments may also apply to wearable device systems used for any other suitable purpose.

A wearable device is one that is worn by a subject, held by a subject, attached to a subject, is an article of clothing, is attached to clothing, is integrated into clothing, including integrated into personal protective clothing, or is attached to or integrated into another wearable item. It is a device.

With the foregoing in mind, Figure 1 shows an interactive wearable device system 100 that includes a system controller block 102 attached to a wearable device 103 (e.g., a medical face mask). System controller block 102 may be a computing device such as a programmable logic controller (PLC), a circuit integrated with a wearable device such as wearable device 103, a personal computer, a laptop, a tablet, a mobile device (e.g., a smartphone), or a server. or in the form of any other suitable computing device. Wearable device 103 may be a device that is sized, shaped, and/or otherwise configured to be worn by the wearer of the wearable device. In certain 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 the wearer. System controller block 102 may be a control system having multiple controllers, such as automation controllers 108 each having at least one processor 104 and at least one memory 106. Automation controller 108 may be included in wearable device 103. For example, automated controller 108 may be configured to be included in a face shield (eg, medical face mask, face shield), wristwatch, head mounted device, wrist band, fitness tracker, etc. Accordingly, the weight and/or size of automated controller 108 may not be perceptible to the wearer of wearable device 103.

In the depicted embodiment, system controller block 102 includes automation controller 108, display 110, audio component 116, and location identifier 112 in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. System controller block 102 may control the operation of display 110 and audio component 116, and may generate and process data via location identifier 112. System controller block 102 may represent integrated hardware components, or an assembly of individual components integrated through communication connections (eg, wired or wireless communications). According to this embodiment, providing the system controller block 102 as an integrated system allows the system controller block 102 to be used with a variety of different wearable devices 103 (e.g., headbands, goggles, or face masks). You can. It should be noted that in some embodiments, system controller block 102 may not include certain illustrated features. For example, system controller block 102 may not include display 110 and may be operable to communicate with a local display on a particular wearable device 103. For example, system controller block 102 may interface with a mask and a display integral with the mask, or may interface with a wristband and a display integral with the wristband. Regarding the functional aspects of system controller block 102, automation controller 108 uses information from location identifier 112 (e.g., GPS system, LIDAR, optical sensor, RFID) to create an interactive wearable device system. 100 may identify content to be displayed on the display 110 such as an image, notification, greeting, or message.

The display 110 is one of various electronic displays such as an assembly (e.g., array) of a light emitting diode (LED), an assembly of an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), an electrophoretic display (electronic paper), a liquid crystal display (LCD), etc. It can contain anything. Additionally, display 110 may be viewed by one or more users 114 (e.g., separate individuals) who are not wearing wearable device 103 during an amusement park attraction, amusement park experience, and/or amusement park visit. Notifications, greetings, messages, etc. may be positioned on the wearable device 103 (e.g., facing outward and/or inward with respect to the wearer). However, a guest wearing the wearable device 103 may also view the display 110.

Automation controller 108 may control the operation of display 110. For example, based on various inputs, automated controller 108 can cause display 110 to present a smile image. Automation controller 108 may also control or adjust location identifier 112, which may be operable to identify location information (eg, GPS location, grid location, or relative distance to a separate individual). As a specific example, location identifier 112 may include an optical sensor or radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader that operates to detect radiators 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 103) may include both a sensor and an emitter to facilitate relative distance detection. The RFID tag included in the location identifier 112 of the wearable device 103 may generate a radio frequency signal for detection by an RFID reader. For example, each location identifier 112 may include an RFID tag and an RFID reader such that the location identifier 112 for each wearable device 103 can detect one another and identify the relative distance between them. there is. Automation controller 108 may receive information based on these detections and process the information to determine the type of data to display on display 110 (e.g., visually appealing graphics when the desired location information is obtained). For example, if a desired distance is maintained between individuals, each wearable device 103 may provide a smile image on its respective display 110. This may signal to the user (e.g., user 114) that an appropriate safe distance is being maintained with respect to other users. According to the present disclosure, a user may include a wearer and/or an observer of the interactive wearable device system 100.

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, location identifier 112 may determine the distance between any number of users 114 and the wearer of interactive wearable system 100. In some embodiments, location identifier 112 may include a camera that can detect one or more users 114 and determine the location of one or more users 114 relative to the wearer of wearable device 103. For example, the camera may be an infrared camera capable of detecting one or more users 114 based on heat signatures associated with the one or more users 114. In some embodiments, location identifier 112 may be configured to detect one or more users 114, determine the location of one or more users 114, and/or track the location of one or more users 114. It may include appropriate devices. For example, location identifier 112 may include sensors and devices capable of generating signals to be detected by sensors, such as wearable devices worn by user 114 and/or portable devices carried by user 114. It may include RFID (radio frequency identification) sensors and RFID tags, GPS (Global Positioning System) devices, camera-based blob trackers, skeletal trackers, optical trackers, LIDAR (light detection and ranging), etc. For example, location identifier 112 may include a sensor that can detect another interactive wearable device system being worn by each individual. It should be noted that in addition to basic location information, directional information (e.g., which direction the user is looking or facing) can be identified. In certain embodiments, location identifier 112 may process location data to determine the location of one or more users, body orientation of one or more users, specific body parts (e.g., face, eyes, mouth, hands) of one or more users. etc.), the exposed skin area of one or more users, or any combination thereof. For example, location identifier 112 may detect the mouth or eyes of any number of users 114. Accordingly, location identifier 112 may determine that the user is not wearing a facial covering (eg, mask, glasses, face shield, etc.).

In some embodiments, location identifier 112 may comprise a single device capable of determining and tracking the location of any number of users 114 of an amusement park attraction. Location identifier 112 may generate a signal corresponding to the location of one or more users 114 and transmit this signal to automation controller 108. Location identifier 112 may also provide orientation information, which may be based on a sensor (eg, an accelerometer in wearable device 103 worn by user 114). In certain embodiments, location identifier 112 may generate user location data that includes the location and/or orientation of any number of users 114. Additionally, location data may include the detection, location, and/or orientation of any number of body parts (eg, mouth, nose, face, eyes, hands, etc.) for any number of users 114. Location identifier 112 may be communicatively coupled to automation controller 108, such as wireless, optical, coaxial, or other suitable connection. Accordingly, location identifier 112 may transmit user location data to automated controller 108 for processing by appropriate processing circuitry, such as processor 104.

Automation controller 108 may control the operation of display 110. In some embodiments, as described above, automation controller 108 may adjust display 110 according to signals received from location identifier 112. For example, automation controller 108 may receive user location data for one or more users 114 and generate image data to be displayed via display 110 . For example, the location data may include the orientation of the first user's face toward the second user's face. Additionally, location information or other information may indicate the names of the first user and the second user. Automation controller 108 (or a respective controller for each user's interactive wearable device system 100) may utilize location data (and other data) to customize the image on each display 110. For example, the first and second user's displays 110 may each display the other user's name with a request to stay six feet apart (e.g., “Hi Bob, please stay two meters away.”). there is.

Display 110 may represent 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 display images related to greetings, safety notifications, information on amusement park attractions or experience centers, restaurant order notifications, etc. In some embodiments, display 110 may be an electronic display, such as an LED screen, LCD screen, plasma screen, or any other suitable electronic display. In certain embodiments, display 110 may be included in a wearable device, such as wearable device 103. For example, display 110 may be an electronic display included in a face shield and worn over the mouth and nose of the wearer of wearable device 103. In some embodiments, display 110 may be visible to any number of users 114. In certain embodiments, a wearer of an interactive wearable device system 100 may control the images displayed by the respective system's display 110 based on the wearer's selections. For example, the wearer can select images (eg, greetings, notifications, messages, still images, etc.) displayed on the display according to their preferences.

As will be appreciated, system controller block 102 may include a number of elements to identify and/or track the location of one or more users 114 and facilitate presentation of images on display 110. . For example, as shown, system controller block 102 may include automation controller 108 and location identifier 112. In certain embodiments, system controller block 102 may include additional elements not shown in FIG. 1, such as additional data collection and processing controls, additional sensors and displays, user interfaces, etc. Additionally, system controller block 102 may include communication functions (e.g., wired or wireless communications) that facilitate communication with other devices (e.g., external sensors) to provide additional data for use by system controller block 102. It may include port 118). For example, system controller block 102 may operate to communicate with a local camera to facilitate identification of other users, distances between users, distances between users and wearers of wearable device 103, etc. In some embodiments, memory 106 is one or more types of non-transitory computer readable that stores instructions executable by processor 104 (representing one or more processors) and/or data to be processed by processor 104. May include media. For example, memory 106 may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), rewritable non-volatile memory such as flash memory, hard drive, optical disk, etc. Additionally, 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 combinations thereof. In addition, the memory 106 includes user location data acquired through the location identifier 112, display data transmitted to the display 110 and displayed therethrough, and/or operation control of the display 110 based on the user location data and display data. The algorithm used by the processor 104 to assist may be stored. Additionally, processor 104 may process user location data to determine the distance between any number of users 114 and the wearer of interactive wearable device system 100 and/or process the obtained data to determine display 110 ) can generate a control signal.

As described in more detail below, the operation of display 110 is tailored to the identification and/or tracking of one or more users 114. For example, images displayed on display 110 may be based on information related to the identification and/or tracking of one or more users 114. To facilitate coordination between display 110 and location identifier 112, in one embodiment, location identifier 112 may generate user location data and transmit a data signal to be received by processor 104. Processor 104 may control display 110 based on user location data and/or in response to receiving a data signal. Specifically, processor 104 may operate based on instructions stored in memory 106 that may guide processor 104 to provide specific display output based on detected location, user, distance, preferences, context, etc. there is.

Processor 104 may receive user location data from location identifier 112. User location data may correspond to any number of locations associated with any number of users 114. In certain embodiments, processor 104 may process user location data to determine the location of one or more users 114, the body orientation of one or more users 114, the location of specific body parts of one or more users 114, The exposed skin areas of more than one user or any combination thereof may be determined. Processor 104 may process the user location data to determine a set of distances between a user of interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of users 114 . In certain embodiments, processor 104 may receive user location data from a skeletal tracker device of location identifier 112 and identify body parts based on models of joints and body parts generated by the skeletal tracker. . Additionally or alternatively, processor 104 may receive user location data from an infrared camera device of location identifier 112 and determine the area of exposed skin based on the measured heat signal.

Processor 104 may control the operation of display 110 based on received location data, a determined exposed skin area, a determined location of a body part, or a combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, processor 104 may control the operation of display 110 based on any number of criteria (eg, safety equipment criteria, spacing criteria, user criteria, etc.). For example, processor 104 may determine whether safety equipment standards are met based on location data indicating that all users are wearing face shields or other safety equipment. Additionally or alternatively, processor 104 may determine whether a spacing criterion is satisfied based on a comparison between the determined distance and the threshold distance, as described below. In certain embodiments, processor 104 may determine the distance(s) between a user of interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of users 114 . Processor 104 may compare the determined distance(s) to a threshold distance (eg, 1 meter, 1.5 meters, 2 meters, etc.). In some embodiments, the threshold distance may be a minimum threshold distance. Accordingly, 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 this determination. For example, processor 104 may generate and transmit control signals to display 110 (e.g., via wired or wireless communications, via an antenna) to start and/or change a display image. In one embodiment, the control signal may indicate what type of image to display on display 110. For example, the control signal may indicate that an image of a stop sign should be displayed and/or a message indicating that each individual should be a minimum threshold distance away should be displayed. Additionally or alternatively, the processor 104 may generate and transmit a control signal to the display 110 to turn off the display in response to receiving the control signal. Accordingly, the interactive wearable device system 100 may encourage safe distancing between individuals participating in an amusement park attraction or experience. 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 (e.g., via wired or wireless communications, via an antenna). In certain embodiments, a mobile device may display a notification or message or open an associated application to display the notification or message.

Additionally or alternatively, a user of the interactive wearable device system 100 may belong to a group consisting of any number of individuals, each of whom may have a wearable device, such as wearable device 103. In some embodiments, an application may be opened on a mobile device associated with the interactive wearable device system 100 and specified a user ID associated with the wearable device for each individual in the group of wearers. Accordingly, processor 104 may ignore the determined distances that fall within the minimum threshold distance for each identified individual within the group. In one embodiment, a user of the interactive wearable device system 100 may enter a maximum threshold distance for each individual in the group. For example, a user may enter 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. Accordingly, processor 104 determines the distance between the user of interactive wearable device system 100 and each individual within the relevant group. 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 this determination. For example, processor 104 may generate and transmit control signals to display 110 (e.g., via wired or wireless communications, via an antenna) to start and/or change a display image. The control signal may indicate what type of image to display on display 110. In some embodiments, the control signal may indicate the user's location outside a maximum threshold distance. Accordingly, the interactive wearable device system 100 may assist a user in tracking the location of group members. For example, the interactive wearable device system 100 worn by a child separated from the group may display “I am lost” on the associated display 110. Additionally or alternatively, processor 104 may generate and transmit notifications or messages to mobile devices connected to interactive wearable device system 100. In certain embodiments, the control signal may open a map of the amusement park and provide an indication of the user's location and the locations of members of the user's group.

Additionally or alternatively, the interactive wearable device system 100 may include an audio component 116, such as a speaker. Audio component 116 may be communicatively coupled to automation controller 108, such as wireless, optical, coaxial, or other suitable connection. Accordingly, automation controller 108 may send a control signal to audio component 116 and instruct audio component 116 to generate an audio message. For example, processor 104 may generate and transmit a control signal to a speaker, where the control signal may indicate the type of audio message or alert to be played by the speaker. In certain embodiments, automation controller 108 may receive user location data and compare the user location data to at least one criterion, such as a threshold distance or safety criterion. The automation controller 108 may generate a control signal based on the comparison result and transmit it to the audio component 116. For example, automation controller 108 may determine that user location data does not meet a minimum threshold distance. Accordingly, automated controller 108 may generate and transmit control signals that instruct audio component 116 to play a warning message indicating that individuals separate from the wearer of wearable device 103 should stay further apart.

With the foregoing in mind, FIG. 2 illustrates an interactive wearable device system, such as wearable device 103, which includes interactive wearable device system 100 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A wearable device 202 is shown. The wearable device 202 can be worn by the user 204, for example, on a body part (eg, head, face, wrist, etc.) of the user 204. For example, wearable device 202 may include supports (e.g., ear loops, clips, fasteners, hooks) configured to be attached and/or secured to user 204 and configured to support the weight of wearable device 202. there is. In some embodiments, display 110 may be coupled to a support and the support may be configured to support the weight of display 110 . In certain embodiments, wearable device 202 may be a face shield that can cover the user's 204 nose and/or mouth. For example, a wearable device may be a face shield, face mask, etc. Display 110 may generate images and/or notifications, and display 110 may face outwardly, away from user 204 . Accordingly, display 110 may be visible to any number of individuals at an amusement park attraction or experience, such as user 114 of FIG. 1 . Display 110 may assist visitors by displaying images and/or notifications related to safety, directions, greetings, etc.

With the foregoing in mind, Figure 3 depicts user interaction between individuals wearing a wearable device, such as wearable device 202 of Figure 2, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 3 illustrates an interaction between two guests, the interactive wearable system 100 may also be used to facilitate interaction between any number of individuals. In some embodiments, users 114 and 204 may both wear associated wearable devices 202 including interactive wearable device system 100 of FIG. 1 . In certain embodiments, only one of the wearable devices 202 may be integrated with the interactive wearable device system 100. As users 114 and 204 approach each other, at least one of interactive wearable device system 100 may determine a distance 302 between the users. For example, location identifier 112 of FIG. 1 may include an RFID sensor and may detect RFID tags associated with other users. RFID tags can generate radio frequency signals for detection by RFID sensors. Accordingly, location identifier 112 may generate user location data and transmit it to processor 104 of FIG. 1 . Processor 104 may receive user location data and determine a distance 302 between users 114 and 204 based on the user location data. For example, the processor 104 may determine the distance 302 between users based on the strength of the RFID signal (e.g., signal-to-noise ratio). Processor 104 may compare determined distance 302 to one or more threshold distances (e.g., minimum threshold distance, maximum threshold distance), and automation controller 108 may generate a control signal in response to the comparison to display 110 It can be sent to . For example, automation controller 108 may command display 110 to change its operating state (e.g., turn on, turn off, display notification, display image).

With the foregoing in mind, Figure 4 illustrates a process for providing a display image using an interactive wearable device system, such as the interactive wearable device system 100 of Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure ( 400) shows a flow chart. Although process 400 is described as being performed by automated controller 108, process 400 may also be performed by any processor, such as processor 104, capable of controlling and/or communicating with components of an interactive wearable device system. It should be understood that this can be performed by an appropriate device. Additionally, although process 400 is described using a specific order of steps, the present disclosure allows the described steps to be performed in a different order than the described order, and certain described steps may be omitted or not performed completely. You must understand that it is taken into account that there is. In some embodiments, process 400 may be implemented using any suitable processing circuitry, such as processor 104, to execute instructions stored in a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as memory 106.

In process 400, a location identifier component, such as location identifier 112 of FIG. 1, may generate a user location data set for one or more users and, based on the user location data set, determine the location of the one or more users ( ) can be determined. Location identifier 112 may generate and communicate any number of signals indicative of a user's location (eg, user location data). In certain embodiments, location identifier 112 may determine the body orientation of one or more users, determine the location of body parts of one or more users, determine exposed skin areas of one or more users, and , any combination of these may be determined. Location identifier 112 may transmit a user location data set and/or the location(s) of one or more users, and automation controller 108 may transmit a user location data set and/or the location(s) of one or more users. may receive (step 402).

At step 404, automation controller 108 may determine a set of distance(s) between the wearer of interactive wearable device system 100 and any number of other users. Processor 104 may analyze user location data to determine a distance, for example, by comparing location values to determine a delta of the distance. At step 406, automation controller 108 may compare the user location data to a set of criteria and determine whether at least one criterion is met. For example, automation controller 108 may compare each distance in the set of distance(s) to a threshold distance. For example, the critical distance may be a minimum threshold distance to ensure appropriate spacing between individuals and promote individual safety. Accordingly, the automated 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 or equal to the minimum threshold distance. In certain embodiments, automation controller 108 may compare user location data to safety equipment standards. For example, automated controller 108 may determine whether the user's mouth and/or nose is exposed based on user location data. The automated controller 108 may compare exposed body parts to safety equipment standards to determine whether the user is not wearing personal protective equipment (eg, face shield, face shield). Accordingly, automated controller 108 may determine that user location data fails safety equipment criteria if the identified body part is not exposed and/or obscured by personal protective equipment.

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

At step 410 (the 'No' path of step 406), the automation controller 108 may generate and transmit a signal to turn off the display based on the at least one determined distance being less than the minimum threshold distance. Additionally or alternatively, the automation controller 108 may generate and transmit signals to display images, notifications and/or messages indicating that the users should stay apart because the distance between them is less than a minimum threshold distance. Different images may be displayed based on various distances. For example, as a user is sensed getting closer to another user, the displayed facial expression may change (e.g., a smile grows up to a certain distance, and begins to turn into a frown as the distance passes). Specifically, for example, a smile may be presented when the user approaches within 3 meters, and a more frowning expression may be displayed as the distance decreases to more than 2 meters. In some embodiments, the entire display can be activated or deactivated based on distance. In this embodiment, the display may be simplified to present only a single image when activated. For example, a smile may be presented if the users are far enough away, and an image may not be presented if the distance is not sufficient.

Additionally or alternatively, automation controller 108 may control the operation of display 110 based on a maximum threshold distance. For example, automation controller 108 may generate and transmit a signal to operate display 110 when a user 114 moves outside a maximum threshold distance from another user 114 . Accordingly, automated controller 108 may control the operation of display 110 to avoid alienating other wearers of interactive wearable device system 100 (e.g., school group, family, etc.).

Additionally or alternatively, processor 104 may analyze user location data to determine whether another user is wearing a wearable device (e.g., an interactive wearable device, a face covering, etc.). For example, processor 104 may analyze user location data to determine whether the mouth(s) and/or nose(s) of any number of users 114 are exposed. Processor 104 may compare this determination and/or user location data to a reference. For example, processor 104 may compare user location data to safety equipment standards that require all users 114 to wear face coverings. Accordingly, the processor 104 may determine that the user location data fails safety equipment criteria if any user's 114 mouth and/or nose is exposed. Processor 104 may issue instructions to display 110 in response to determining that user location data fails at least one criterion. For example, processor 104 may instruct display 110 to change the state of display 110 (e.g., turn on, turn off, display a notification).

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. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the present disclosure.

The techniques presented and claimed herein clearly advance the field and are therefore referenced and applied to material objects and concrete examples of a real nature that are not abstract, intangible or purely theoretical. In addition, if any claim attached at the end of this specification includes one or more elements designated as "means for [performing] a [function], etc." or "steps for [performing] a [function], etc." Such elements are included in 35 U.S.C. 112(f). However, for any claim that includes an element specified in any other way, such element is specified in 35 U.S.C. 112(f).

Claims (20)

An interactive wearable device system, comprising:
a display configured to face outward from the wearer of the interactive wearable device system;
a location identification system configured to determine user location data regarding the wearer and separate individuals;
an automated controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, the automated controller comprising:
Receive the user location data provided by the location identification system,
Determine whether the user location data satisfies at least one criterion,
configured to instruct the display to display an image based on the location data meeting the at least one criterion,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 1,
wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the distance between the wearer and the separate individual as the user location data,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 2,
wherein the location identification system is configured to determine a distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on data from sensors of the interactive wearable device system configured to detect the separate individual or another wearable device,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 3,
The sensor includes a LiDAR sensor,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 2,
wherein the location identification system is configured to determine a distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on comparing location data for the wearer with location information for the separate individual,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 2,
wherein the automated controller is configured to compare the distance to a threshold distance,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 1,
wherein the location identification system is configured to identify exposed body parts of the user as part of the user location data,
Interactive wearable device system.
In clause 7,
The at least one standard is a safety equipment standard,
wherein the automated controller is configured to compare the identification of the exposed body part to the safety equipment criteria,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 1,
wherein the location identification system is configured to determine the user location data to include the location of a portion of the separate individual,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to paragraph 1,
wherein the location identification system includes a camera configured to capture an image of the separate individual, and the location identification system is configured to determine an orientation of the separate individual based on the image.
Interactive wearable device system.
As a wearable device,
A support portion configured to be fixed to the wearer,
a display coupled to the support and configured to face outward from the wearer;
a location identification system configured to determine user location data corresponding to the wearer and separate individuals;
an automated controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system, the automated controller comprising:
Receive the user location data provided by the location identification system,
determine the distance between the wearer and the separate individual based on the user location data,
configured to instruct the display to change an operating state based on a result of comparing the distance with a threshold distance,
Wearable devices.
According to clause 11,
wherein the automation controller is configured to instruct the display to turn off based on the distance being greater than a second threshold distance.
system.
According to clause 11,
wherein the location identification system is configured to identify exposed body parts of the separate individual,
system.
According to clause 13,
wherein the automated controller is configured to determine whether the exposed body part meets safety equipment standards,
system.
According to clause 11,
The location identification system includes GPS,
system.
An interactive wearable device system, comprising:
a first wearable device comprising a signal device configured to generate a signal;
Includes a second wearable device, wherein the second wearable device includes:
a display configured to face away from the wearer of the second wearable device so that it can be viewed by a separate individual;
a location identification system configured to receive the signal and generate user location data based on the signal;
an automated controller communicatively coupled to the display and the location identification system;
The automated controller,
Receive the user location data provided by the location identification system,
Compare the user location data to at least one reference from a reference set,
configured to control operation of the display based on a result of comparing the user location data with the at least one reference,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to clause 16,
wherein the signal device includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and the location identification system includes an RFID detector configured to receive the signal.
Interactive wearable device system.
According to clause 16,
the first wearable device and the second wearable device comprising a face mask,
Interactive wearable device system.
According to clause 16,
wherein the automated controller is configured to turn off the display based on the results.
Interactive wearable device system.
According to clause 16,
wherein the automation controller is configured to instruct the display to display an image based on the results,
Interactive wearable device system.

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