TWM498498U - Electronic neck tie - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic neck tie is provided in the present invention. The electronic neck tie includes a transmission interface, a neck tie body, an E-paper and a control circuit. The E-paper is disposed on the surface of the neck tie body. The control circuit is disposed in the neck tie body, and coupled to the E-paper and the transmission interface, wherein the control circuit is used for controlling the display of the E-paper. When a user couples a computer to the control circuit through the transmission interface, user can update the display image of the E-paper.

Description

Electronic tie

The present invention relates to the application of a wearable device, and more particularly to an electronic tie.

Wearing a tie is a manifestation of social etiquette. Wearing a tie at work or social occasions can increase the uniformity of the clothing and enhance the interpersonal relationship. And from the color, color and matching of the tie, it can also show a person's personality traits, life attitude and fashion taste. However, in order to make the most suitable match, it takes a lot of money and time to purchase and select the tie. It is neither economic nor convenient for the modern society where everything is efficient and speed.

Therefore, in view of the fact that the tie structure of the prior art still has many shortcomings, the creator of the present case vigorously researched and created, and finally developed the electronic tie of the creation, which is changed whenever and wherever the clothing and mood change. The overall color and pattern of the tie, and the user no longer need to spend more money or time to buy a variety of styles of tie.

One object of the present invention is to provide an electronic tie, which allows a user to connect an electronic tie to a computer, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc., and update the graphic displayed by the electronic tie by combining the electronic paper with the electronic transmission interface. Allows the user to change the overall color and pattern of the tie in conjunction with the change in clothing and mood.

In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic tie including a transmission interface, a tie body, an electronic paper, and a control circuit. The electronic paper is placed on the surface of the tie body. The control circuit is disposed inside the tie body and coupled to the electronic paper and the transmission interface, wherein the control circuit is used to control the content displayed by the electronic paper. When the user electrically connects the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, the user can update the graphic displayed by the electronic paper through the computing device.

According to the electronic tie of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electronic tie further includes a battery and a button. The battery is coupled to an electronic paper and a control circuit for providing power required for the electronic paper and the control circuit. The above button is coupled to the control circuit. When the user is electrically connected to the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, the user can transmit the plurality of patterns displayed by the electronic paper through the computing device. When the button is depressed, the control circuit controls one of the patterns displayed by the electronic paper switching.

According to the electronic tie of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission interface is a wireless transmission interface, and the computing device is a mobile communication device. In another preferred embodiment, the wireless transmission interface system For a Bluetooth transmission circuit. In another preferred embodiment, the wireless transmission interface is a WIFI transmission circuit. In another preferred embodiment, the mobile communication device is a smart phone or a tablet.

According to the electronic tie of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electronic tie further includes a battery. The battery is coupled to an electronic paper, a control circuit, and a wireless transmission interface for providing power required for the electronic paper, the control circuit, and the control circuit. When the user connects the control circuit and the mobile communication device through the wireless transmission interface, the user can transmit the graphic displayed by the electronic paper through the mobile communication device.

According to the electronic tie of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the neck body includes a first tie portion and a second tie portion. The electronic paper is disposed on the surface of the first tie portion. The above transmission interface is disposed in the second tie portion. In another preferred embodiment, the neck body further includes a third tie portion, a sound source output interface, a battery, a first button, and a second button. The third tie portion is for connecting the first tie portion and the second tie portion. The sound output interface is coupled to the control circuit, wherein the sound source output interface is disposed in the third tie portion. The battery is coupled to the control circuit, the audio output interface, and the electronic paper to provide control circuitry, the audio output interface, and the power required by the electronic paper. The first button and the second button are coupled to the control circuit. When the user is connected to the control device and the computing device through the transmission interface, the user can transmit the plurality of patterns displayed on the electronic paper through the computing device, and the user can also transmit the audio file through the computing device. When the first button is depressed, the control circuit controls the electronic paper to switch one of the displayed patterns. When the second button is pressed, The control circuit controls the audio output interface to play the audio file.

According to the electronic tie of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electronic tie further includes a battery and a human body sensor. The battery is coupled to electronic paper and control circuitry to provide the power required for the electronic paper and control circuitry. The human body sensor is coupled to the control circuit for outputting a sensing signal. When the user electrically connects the control circuit and the computing device through the transmission interface, the user can transmit the plurality of patterns displayed by the electronic paper through the computing device. The control circuit controls one of the displayed patterns of the electronic paper switching according to the sensing signal output by the human body sensor.

The spirit of the present invention is to use electronic paper to be placed on the surface of the tie, and to make a wired or wireless connection with a computer or a mobile device through an electronic transmission interface, and to update the graphic displayed by the electronic tie. Since the electronic paper is updated after the pattern, there is no need to consume power. The pattern of the electronic tie can last forever. In addition, if the battery is installed in the electronic tie, the pattern displayed on the electronic tie can be manually changed or the pattern on the electronic tie can be changed according to the result of the biological detection.

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

101‧‧‧Tie body

102‧‧‧Transport interface

103‧‧‧Electronic paper

104‧‧‧First tie part

105‧‧‧Second tie part

106‧‧‧ Third tie part

201, 301‧‧‧Universal Serial Bus (USB) transmission interface

202, 302‧‧‧ control circuit

203, 305‧‧‧Microprocessor

204, 307‧‧‧ drive circuit

303‧‧‧ button

304‧‧‧Battery

306‧‧‧ Non-volatile memory

SW‧‧‧Switch signal

401‧‧‧WIFI transmission interface

402‧‧‧Smart mobile phone

403‧‧‧ tablet

501‧‧‧Bluetooth wireless transmission interface

502‧‧‧Vital Sign Sensor

601‧‧‧ headphone

701‧‧‧Source output interface

702‧‧‧ second button

801‧‧‧Rotating mechanism

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a diagram showing the electric power of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The circuit diagram of the child tie.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic tie includes a tie body 101, a transport interface 102, and an electronic paper 103. The electronic tie is divided into a first tie portion 104, a second tie portion 105, and a third tie portion 106. The surface of the first tie portion 104 is formed of electronic paper 103. The transmission interface is hidden in the second tie portion 105.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the electronic tie includes a universal serial bus (USB). The transmission interface 201, the control circuit 202, and the electronic paper 103. Control circuit 202 generally includes a microprocessor 203 and a drive circuit 204. In this embodiment, the transport interface 102 is implemented as a universal serial bus transmission interface 201. The driving circuit 204 is mainly used to drive the electronic paper 103.

When the user inserts the universal serial bus transmission interface 201 into the personal computer, the user can transmit the pattern displayed by the electronic paper 103 through a designated software on the personal computer, and perform the above-mentioned displayed pattern through the specified software. Preview. Since the electronic tie itself does not have a built-in battery, when the universal serial bus transmission interface 201 is not connected, the microprocessor 203 and the drive circuit 204 do not operate. When the user inserts the universal serial bus transmission interface 201 into the personal computer, the microprocessor 203 and the drive circuit 204 receive the operating power through the universal serial bus transmission interface 201, and start the operation after the startup reset.

When the user transmits the pattern to the electronic tie, the microprocessor 203 controls the drive circuit 204 to update the electronic paper 103 so that the pattern is displayed on the electronic paper 103. Since the electronic paper 103 can maintain images or characters without power, the user can maintain the pattern displayed by the electronic tie even if the universal serial bus transmission interface 201 is removed.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the electronic tie includes a universal serial bus transmission interface 301, a control circuit 302, a button 303, a battery 304, and an electronic paper 103. Control circuit 302 includes A microprocessor 305, a non-volatile memory 306, and a drive circuit 307. When the user inserts the universal serial bus transmission interface 301 into the personal computer, the user can transmit the plurality of patterns displayed by the electronic paper 103 through a designated software on the personal computer. The microprocessor 305 of the control circuit 302 stores the plurality of patterns in the non-volatile memory 306. Meanwhile, when the user inserts the universal serial bus transmission interface 301 into the personal computer, the battery 304 can be charged through the universal serial bus transmission interface 301.

In addition, since the electronic tie includes the battery 304 in this embodiment, the control circuit 302 has operational power even if the universal serial bus transmission interface 201 is removed. At this time, since a plurality of patterns are stored in the non-volatile memory 306, the user can switch the pattern displayed on the electronic paper 103 by pressing the button. When the user presses the button, the microprocessor 305 of the control circuit 302 receives the switching signal SW, and the pattern is taken out from the non-volatile memory 306, and the electronic paper 103 is updated according to the pattern to switch the displayed image. pattern.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the electronic tie includes a WIFI transmission interface 401, a control circuit 302, a button 303, a battery 304, and an electronic paper 103. The control circuit 302 includes a microprocessor 305, a non-volatile memory 306, and a drive circuit 307. The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment of Figure 3 is that the transmission interface is changed from a universal sequence bus to a wireless network. In this embodiment, the smart phone 402 or the tablet 403 can connect to the electronic tie through the WIFI interface, and update the non-swing. The pattern stored in the memory 306. Similarly, the user can switch the displayed pattern by using the button 303 as in the above embodiment. Since the embodiment is similar to the third embodiment, the difference is only in the transmission interface, and thus will not be described herein.

In addition, since the electronic tie has a wireless transmission interface, the user can interact with the electronic tie through the smart phone 402 or the application APP in the tablet 403 to simultaneously update the pattern on the electronic tie. Furthermore, the WIFI transmission interface 401 can also be implemented by using a Bluetooth transmission interface, and details are not described herein.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic tie includes a Bluetooth wireless transmission interface 501, a Vital Sign sensor 502, a control circuit 302, a button 303, a battery 304, and an electronic paper 103. The control circuit 302 includes a microprocessor 305, a non-volatile memory 306, and a drive circuit 307. The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. 3 is that the transmission interface is changed from the universal serial bus to the Bluetooth wireless transmission interface 501, and the electronic tie is additionally provided with a physiological signal sensor 502. In this embodiment, the smart phone 402 or the tablet 403 can connect the electronic tie through the Bluetooth wireless transmission interface and update the pattern stored in the non-volatile memory 306. Similarly, the user can switch the displayed pattern by using the button 303 as in the above embodiment. Since the embodiment is similar to the third embodiment, the difference is only in the transmission interface, and thus will not be described herein.

In addition, since the electronic tie has a wireless transmission interface, the user can also use the smart phone 402 or tablet. The application app in 403 interacts with the electronic tie through the Bluetooth transmission interface and simultaneously updates the pattern on the electronic tie. Furthermore, the electronic tie is additionally provided with a physiological signal sensor 502. The physiological signal sensor 502 is used, for example, to sense physiological signals of temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure, brain waves, and the like. The electronic tie can determine the pattern displayed by the electronic paper 103 by detecting the physiological signal of the user. In addition, the above-mentioned Bluetooth transmission interface 501 can also use the WIFI transmission interface 401 instead, and details are not described herein.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic tie includes a tie body 101, a transport interface 102, and an electronic paper 103. The electronic tie is divided into a first tie portion 104, a second tie portion 105, and a third tie portion 106. The surface of the first tie portion 104 is formed of electronic paper 103. The transmission interface is hidden in the second tie portion 106. More specifically, the third tie portion 106 of the electronic tie has a built-in audio output port for outputting an audio source to an external earphone 601, a speaker or other audio playback device.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic tie includes a Bluetooth wireless transmission interface 501, a sound source output interface 701, a control circuit 302, a first button 303, a second button 702, a battery 304, and an electronic paper 103. The control circuit 302 includes a microprocessor 305, a non-volatile memory 306, and a drive circuit 307. The difference between this embodiment and the embodiment of FIG. 3 is that the transmission interface is changed from the universal serial bus to the Bluetooth wireless transmission interface 501, and the electronic tie is additionally configured with an audio output. Face 701. In this embodiment, the smart phone 402 or the tablet 403 can connect the electronic tie through the Bluetooth wireless transmission interface and update the pattern stored in the non-volatile memory 306. Similarly, the user can switch the displayed pattern by using the first button 303 as in the above embodiment. Since this embodiment is similar to the third figure, the difference is only in the transmission interface, and thus will not be described herein.

In this embodiment, the non-volatile memory 306 can be used to store electronic music, such as MP3, in addition to the graphics displayed on the electronic paper. When the user presses the second button 702, the microprocessor 305 plays the stored music and outputs the music to the earphone 601, the speaker or other audio playback device coupled to the electronic tie through the audio output interface 701.

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing an electronic tie according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic tie includes a tie body 101, a transport interface 102, and an electronic paper 103. The electronic tie is divided into a first tie portion 104, a second tie portion 105, and a third tie portion 106. The first tie portion 104 includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is formed by the electronic paper 103 and the second surface is disposed behind the first surface, not shown in FIG. The transmission interface is hidden in the second tie portion 106. More specifically, the third tie portion 106 of the electronic tie includes a rotating mechanism 801. In addition, the rotating mechanism 801 of the first tie portion 104 causes the electronic tie in FIG. 8 to be displayed on the first surface of the electronic paper. Since the electronic tie can change the pattern in the above embodiment, the electronic tie can be worn during the party. Can make users a banquet Or the focus of a social gathering occasion. The electronic paper is disposed on the first surface, and the second surface is a cloth having a generally conventional pattern. This rotating mechanism allows the first tie portion to rotate. Through the rotation mechanism 801, the user can decide whether to display on the electronic paper surface or on the cloth surface.

For example, if the user needs to express his own stability and professional image in a formal occasion or a workplace, the user can rotate the rotating mechanism 801 of the third tie portion 106 so that the electronic tie is displayed on the second surface. In the case of attending a banquet or social gathering, the user can rotate the rotating mechanism 801 of the third tie portion 106 so that the electronic tie is displayed on the first surface of the electronic paper. Since the electronic tie can change the pattern in the above embodiment, the party can be changed. Wearing this electronic tie will make the user a focal point for banquets or social gatherings.

In summary, the spirit of the present invention is to use electronic paper to be placed on the surface of the tie, and to make a wired or wireless connection with a computer or a mobile device through an electronic transmission interface, and to update the graphic displayed by the electronic tie. Since the electronic paper is updated after the pattern, there is no need to consume power. The pattern of the electronic tie can last forever. In addition, if the battery is installed in the electronic tie, the pattern displayed on the electronic tie can be manually changed or the pattern on the electronic tie can be changed according to the result of the biological detection.

Moreover, due to the characteristics of the electronic paper, it is possible to maintain the displayed text or pattern without consuming any power at all. Applicants have tried to use a wrap-around display (such as an organic light-emitting diode OLED). However, the power consumption of the organic light-emitting diode display is unusual, and the electronic tie needs to carry a heavy battery to maintain the display, so it is not practical. This new type With electronic paper, it has the effect of saving electricity and keeping the image constant and lasting.

The specific embodiments set forth in the detailed description of the preferred embodiments are merely used to facilitate the description of the technical scope of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention narrowly to the above embodiments, without departing from the spirit of the present invention and the following claims. The scope of the scope and the implementation of various changes are within the scope of this new model. Therefore, the scope of protection of this new type is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

103‧‧‧Electronic paper

201‧‧‧Universal Serial Bus (USB) transmission interface

202‧‧‧Control circuit

203‧‧‧Microprocessor

204‧‧‧Drive circuit

Claims (13)

An electronic tie comprising: a transmission interface; a tie body; an electronic paper disposed on a surface of the tie body; and a control circuit disposed inside the tie body and coupled to the electronic paper and the transmission The control circuit is configured to control the content displayed by the electronic paper; wherein when the user electrically connects the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, the user can update the electronic device through the computing device The pattern shown on the paper. The electronic tie as recited in claim 1 further includes: a battery coupled to the electronic paper and the control circuit for providing power of the electronic paper and the control circuit; and a button coupled to the control The circuit, wherein when the user electrically connects the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, the user can transmit the plurality of patterns displayed by the electronic paper through the computing device, wherein when the button is pressed The control circuit controls one of the patterns displayed by the electronic paper switch. Such as the electronic tie described in item 1 of the patent application, The transmission interface is a wireless transmission interface, and the computing device is a mobile communication device. The electronic tie as described in claim 3, further comprising: a battery coupled to the electronic paper, the control circuit, and the wireless transmission interface for providing power of the electronic paper, the control circuit, and the control circuit And when the user electrically connects the control circuit and the mobile communication device through the wireless transmission interface, the user can transmit the graphic displayed by the electronic paper through the mobile communication device. The electronic tie as described in claim 4, further comprising: a button coupled to the control circuit, wherein when the user electrically connects the control circuit and the mobile communication device through the wireless transmission interface, The plurality of patterns displayed on the electronic paper can be transmitted through the mobile communication device, wherein when the button is pressed, the control circuit controls one of the patterns displayed by the electronic paper switching. The electronic tie described in claim 3, wherein the wireless transmission interface is a Bluetooth transmission circuit. The electronic tie described in claim 3, wherein the wireless transmission interface is a WIFI transmission circuit. For example, the electronic tie described in claim 3, wherein the mobile communication device is a smart phone. An electronic tie as claimed in claim 3, wherein the mobile communication device is a tablet computer. The electronic tie of claim 1, wherein the tie body comprises: a first tie portion, wherein the electronic paper is disposed on a surface of the first tie portion; and a second tie portion, The transmission interface is disposed in the second tie portion. The electronic tie of claim 10, wherein the neck body further comprises: a third tie portion connecting the first tie portion and the second tie portion; a sound source output interface coupled to the control circuit The sound source output interface is disposed in the third tie portion; a battery coupled to the control circuit, the sound source output interface, and the electronic paper for providing the control circuit, the sound source output interface, and the The power of the electronic paper; a first button coupled to the control circuit; and a second button coupled to the control circuit, wherein when the user electrically connects the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, The user can transmit a plurality of patterns displayed on the electronic paper through the computing device, and the user can also transmit an audio file through the computing device, wherein the control circuit controls the electronic paper switching when the first button is pressed One of the patterns displayed is that, when the second button is depressed, the control circuit controls the audio source output interface to play the audio file. The electronic tie as recited in claim 1 further includes: a battery coupled to the electronic paper and the control circuit for providing power to the electronic paper and the control circuit; and a physiological signal sensor, The control circuit is coupled to output a sensing signal, wherein when the user electrically connects the control circuit and a computing device through the transmission interface, the user can transmit the electronic paper through the computing device And a plurality of patterns, wherein the control circuit controls one of the patterns displayed by the electronic paper switching according to the sensing signal output by the physiological signal sensor. The electronic tie of claim 10, wherein the neck body further comprises: a third tie portion connecting the first tie portion and the second tie portion, the first tie portion and the first portion Between the two tie portions, there is a rotating mechanism; wherein the electronic paper is disposed on a first surface of the first tie portion, wherein the first tie portion is rotated by the user through the third tie portion.