WO2015196246A1 - Interface de communication portable - Google Patents

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WO2015196246A1
WO2015196246A1 PCT/AU2015/000370 AU2015000370W WO2015196246A1 WO 2015196246 A1 WO2015196246 A1 WO 2015196246A1 AU 2015000370 W AU2015000370 W AU 2015000370W WO 2015196246 A1 WO2015196246 A1 WO 2015196246A1
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apparel
communication interface
communication
communication apparatus
wearer
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William Miller
David ZELTNER
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Snaptrax Ip Pty Limited
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/24—Hats; Caps; Hoods with means for attaching articles thereto, e.g. memorandum tablets or mirrors
    • A42B1/245—Means for mounting audio or communication systems
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1613—Constructional details or arrangements for portable computers
    • G06F1/163—Wearable computers, e.g. on a belt
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/385—Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/72—Mobile telephones; Cordless telephones, i.e. devices for establishing wireless links to base stations without route selection
    • H04M1/724—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones
    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
    • H04M1/72412—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B1/00—Details of transmission systems, not covered by a single one of groups H04B3/00 - H04B13/00; Details of transmission systems not characterised by the medium used for transmission
    • H04B1/38—Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
    • H04B1/3827—Portable transceivers
    • H04B1/385—Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets
    • H04B2001/3866—Transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets carried on the head
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/04—Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers
    • H04M1/05—Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers specially adapted for use on head, throat or breast
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/60—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
    • H04M1/6033—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers for providing handsfree use or a loudspeaker mode in telephone sets
    • H04M1/6041—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use
    • H04M1/6058—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone
    • H04M1/6066—Portable telephones adapted for handsfree use involving the use of a headset accessory device connected to the portable telephone including a wireless connection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2250/00—Details of telephonic subscriber devices
    • H04M2250/74—Details of telephonic subscriber devices with voice recognition means
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2201/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones covered by H04R1/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2201/02—Details casings, cabinets or mounting therein for transducers covered by H04R1/02 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2201/023—Transducers incorporated in garment, rucksacks or the like

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  • the present invention relates to apparel with communication apparatus.
  • the invention has been developed primarily for use with fashion and clothing including headgear such as hats or caps with communication apparatus such as mobile phones or notebooks and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use.
  • Mobile communication devices are now the most commonly used communication techniques and include a wider range of functions. This includes a multitude of computer based functions. The mobile phone therefore has become much more powerful and much more energy driven and bandwidth driven. A number of problems can occur due to these developments.
  • One problem is that smartphones are quite difficult to use and access during many parts of our daily life. This includes areas such as driving, exercising or rushing out of the house to get to a meeting on time, when hands are being used for other purposes. It is not possible to hold or control the smartphones at these times.
  • Another problem includes the times that discreet use is required and it is not appropriate to be seen holding a mobile phone. However you might duly have full attention on the present function but are awaiting a communication. Other times you might not wished to be seen to be on the mobile phone.
  • a further problem is that having such a powerful tool such as a mobile phone close to your head for long periods can be dangerous.
  • the trouble is that the phone is constructed and powered to operate over a wide bandwidth and over a long distance. Many of the functions on the mobile phone could be operating in the background and therefore not require your direct attention for long periods.
  • you are undertaking requires holding the mobile phone to your head, the multitude of other functions is occurring and you are being subjected to a full spectrum of bandwidth at the high power intensities. This could increase the likelihood of ill effect over a long term.
  • the present invention seeks to provide an apparatus with communication, which will overcome or at least ameliorate one or more of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.
  • apparel with communication apparatus comprising apparel that is wearable on or near the head of a wearer and a communication interface for wireless connection to a mobile communication device wherein a wearer of the apparel can use the mobile communication device through use of the communication interface.
  • the communication interface is mountable in the apparel in a discreet manner.
  • the communication interface is mountable in the apparel in a substantially completely hidden manner when the apparel is worn and the mobile communication device is able to be used in this condition.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface being controllable substantially hands free.
  • the communication interface is controllable at least partially by voice control and/or controllable at least partially by motion control.
  • the communication interface can be controllable at least partially by motion detector in the communication interface which is controllable by the upper body of the wearer of the apparel that is wearable on or near the head of a user.
  • the communication interface is controllable at least partially by the motion detector detecting predetermined motions of the head the wearer and/or controllable at least partially by the motion detector detecting predetermined motions of the upper body including neck or shoulders of the wearer.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface being substantially self-contained in the apparel.
  • the apparel is a headgear such as a hat or cap or bandana.
  • the apparel is a neckgear such as scarf, cravat or tie.
  • the invention provides apparel with communication apparatus for wireless connection to a mobile communication device being transported by the wearer of the apparel, the apparel with communication apparatus comprising: apparel that is wearable on or near the head of a wearer; and a communication interface substantially self-contained in the apparel in a substantially hidden mode when worn by the wearer; wherein a wearer of the apparel can use the mobile communication device through use of the communication interface.
  • the communication interface includes a signal transmitter/receiver for communication to the mobile communication device.
  • the signal transmitter/receiver uses BluetoothTM or uses WiFi.
  • the communication interface can include an audio output.
  • the audio output are earphones allowing for receipt of aural communication from the mobile communication device.
  • the audio output can be speakers mounted in the apparel.
  • the communication interface for engaging the skull of the wearer when the apparel is worn and includes bone conduction aural transfer technology.
  • the communication interface can include a voice receiver for detecting verbal communication from the wearer while the apparel is worn.
  • the communication interface can include a power storage and connection from external power source and connected to disperse power to one or more of the elements of the communication interface.
  • the communication interface includes controls that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel without removal of the apparel. More preferably the communication interface includes controls that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel from external of the apparel without removal of the apparel.
  • the communication interface can include motion detector that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel by movement of the head or upper body of the wearer.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface allowing the wearer of the apparel to undertake one or more of the following: create and answer telephone calls on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to create and answer SMS communications or emails on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to undertake searches on the World Wide Web on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to control and play and listen to music on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to undertake GPS control and navigation using the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly.
  • invention provides apparel with communication apparatus and is so much handier as so many people today wear various types of hats, especially baseball caps which can have a BluetoothTM device within the hat to allow a user to send messages, answer phone calls, even play your music without ever having to touch your phone.
  • Figure 1 is diagrammatic view of an apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a diagrammatic block view of constituent elements of the communication interface of a apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with the present invention such as the preferred embodiment of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a diagrammatic view of an apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention with a powering device and views of alternative mobile communication devices able to be connected by the communication interface of the present invention;
  • Figure 4 is a diagrammatic view of forms of communication able to be instigated by the wearer of an apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention with possibly connected mobile communication devices through the communication interface of the present invention;
  • FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic view of a further embodiment of apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with the present invention in which the apparel includes a computer processor forming at least part of the communication interface;
  • Figure 6 is a plan view of a further embodiment of a communication interface
  • Figure 7 is a bottom view of the communication interface of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is an end view of the communication interface of Figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is a partial exploded view of the communication interface of Figure 6;
  • Figure 10 is a plan view of a flexible printed circuit board for the communication interface of Figure 6;
  • Figure 11 is a plan view of an alternative embodiment of a communication interface
  • Figure 12 is a view of the communication interface of figure 6 mounted in a cap
  • Figure 13 is an alternative profile shape for the communication interface of Figure 6
  • Figure 14 is a further alternative profile shape for the communication interface of Figure 6.
  • apparel with communication apparatus comprising apparel that is wearable on or near the head of a wearer.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface being substantially self-contained in the apparel.
  • the apparel is a headgear such as a hat or cap or bandana.
  • the apparel is a neckgear such as scarf, cravat or tie.
  • the apparel as shown in Figure 1 is a form of headgear of a hat 15 or can be a cap that is commonly known as a baseball cap due to its prevalence for being baseball spectator merchandise and includes advertising and trade mark logos of baseball teams.
  • a cap or baseball cap is not limited to that sporting arena.
  • a communication interface 17 for wireless connection to a mobile communication device 16 wherein a wearer of the apparel 15 can use the mobile communication device 16 through use of the communication interface 17.
  • the mobile communication device can be a mobile phone 21 or a notebook 22 or other mobile communication device.
  • the alternatives of mobile communication devices 16 can include AppleTM iOSTM smartphones, Samsung HTC and other AndroidTM smartphones, BlackberryTM smartphones and Tablets of various forms that can be using iOSTM, AndroidTM or other mobile communication protocol.
  • the wearer can be transporting such mobile device 16 in a pocket or bag.
  • the communication interface is mountable in the apparel being the cap 15 in a discreet manner.
  • the elements of the communication interface 17 are mountable on the inside of the cap 15 in a substantially completely hidden manner when the apparel is worn and the mobile communication device is able to be used in this condition. It is not necessary to remove the cap 15 to operate the communication interface 17. Therefore as the apparel is wearable on the head of the wearer and the communication interface 17 is substantially self-contained in the cap in a substantially hidden mode when worn by the wearer the wearer of the apparel can use the mobile communication device in a discreet manner such that onlookers cannot see its operation.
  • the communication interface 17 includes: a signal transmitter/receiver 31 for communication to the mobile communication device; audio output 32 for receipt of aural communication from the mobile communication device 17; a voice receiver 33 for detecting verbal communication from the wearer while the apparel is worn; a power storage 34 and connection from external power source and connected to disperse power to one or more of the elements of the communication interface;
  • Controls 35 which are physical contact controls are included in the communication interface 17 and includes controls that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel without removal of the apparel; and motion detector 36 that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel by movement of the head or upper body of the wearer.
  • the signal transmitter/receiver 31 uses BluetoothTM or uses WiFi. This device can use the protocol of the mobile communication device 16 and any of its automatic or hands free instruction protocols.
  • the communication interface 17 can include audio output 32 located on the headgear 15 near the wearer's ears. This allows for receipt of aural communication from the mobile communication device 17. Preferably this is undertaken by selection of appropriate type and position of earphones or speakers without needing to remove cap to operate.
  • the audio output 32 of the communication interface 17 can engage the skull of the wearer when the apparel is worn and includes bone conduction aural transfer technology. Bone conduction speakers can be used such as used with individuals with normal or impaired hearing.
  • Bone conduction is the conduction of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull. Bone conduction transmission can be a reason why a person voice sounds different to him/her when it is recorded and played back. Because the skull conducts lower frequencies better than air, people perceive their own voices to be lower and fuller than others do, and a recording of one's own voice frequently sounds higher than one expects it to sound. Bone conduction products have the following safety advantages over traditional headphones: Does not block outside sound
  • the communication interface 17 includes a voice receiver 33 for detecting verbal communication from the wearer while the apparel is worn.
  • the communication interface 17 can include voice receiver 33 located on the headgear 15 near the wearer's mouth. This could be in the peak of the cap 15. Due to noise reduction technology and accuracy of voice receiver pickups this can be highly effective even if near but not adjacent the wearer's mouth. However it still has the advantage of being operative while wearing the cap.
  • the communication interface 17 includes a power storage 34 and connection from external power source and connected to disperse power to one or more of the elements of the communication interface.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus charges from a port located on the right side of the cap within the lining. It uses a very small 5 pin style charger 41 which can be a similar charger to iPhoneTM and which allows the area dedicated for the power device to be basically unnoticeable,
  • Controls 35 which are physical contact controls, are included in the communication interface 17 and the controls 35 can be activated by the wearer of the apparel without removal of the apparel and can be activated by the wearer of the apparel from external of the apparel without removal of the apparel.
  • a small command button Built within the baseball cap 15 which forms the apparel with communication apparatus is a small command button which will be located on the right hand side of the cap, again being hidden from human eye, to control the communication apparatus.
  • the buttons presented can include a volume control, split speaker control, and command/pairing mode button.
  • controls can be received by other detection means.
  • the communication interface 17 preferably includes motion detector 36 that can be activated by the wearer of the apparel by movement of the head or upper body of the wearer.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface being controllable substantially hands free.
  • the communication interface is controllable at least partially by voice control and/or controllable at least partially by motion control.
  • the communication interface can be controllable at least partially by motion detector in the communication interface which is controllable by the upper body of the wearer of the apparel that is wearable on or near the head of a user.
  • the communication interface is controllable at least partially by the motion detector detecting predetermined motions of the head the wearer and/or controllable at least partially by the motion detector detecting predetermined motions of the upper body including neck or shoulders of the wearer.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus can have the communication interface 17 allowing the wearer of the cap 15 to undertake one or more of the following actions: create and answer telephone calls 51 on the mobile device 16 substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to create and answer SMS communications or emails on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to undertake searches on the World Wide Web on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to control and play and listen to music on the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly. to undertake GPS control and navigation using the mobile device substantially hands free and substantially discreetly.
  • Figure 5 is a diagrammatic view of a further embodiment of apparel with communication apparatus in accordance with the present invention in which the apparel includes a computer processor forming at least part of the communication interface.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus in one form connects by BluetoothTM to your smart phone - Create calls, send texts, play music, without ever touching your phone.
  • This apparel with communication apparatus is a baseball cap, which has a slimline BluetoothTM device and attached speakers embedded into the cap lining. This allows users to connect, control and interact with their smart devices through vocal command.
  • This BluetoothTM device is hidden from human eye.
  • the apparel with communication apparatus BluetoothTM device works by using radio waves instead of wires or cables to connect with your cell phone or smart device. When in close proximity to each other, they connect, or pair. This enables you to start using your mobile phone in conjunction with your apparel with communication apparatus and operate already available features of your chosen connected device.
  • the product can be a weatherproof products made specifically to stand up to outside elements which may damage or affect them such as moisture or heat.
  • the communication interface can be incorporated integrally with the apparel through the use of so-called e-texiles.
  • e-texiles Advances in e-textiles allows fabrics and clothing to be woven with integrated electrical circuitry and electrical components.
  • a cap or other form of apparel can be made entirely, or at least partially, from e-textiles and thereby directly incorporate the communication interface.
  • the communication interface could be formed on a patch of woven e-texile, whereby the patch could be sewn, or otherwise attached, to a cap or other form of apparel.
  • the communication interface can be a modular unit 100 which can be removably incorporated into a cap 102 or other form of apparel.
  • the apparel includes a pouch or sleeve into which the communication interface can be inserted for use while the apparel is worn. While headwear is only one form of apparel to which the communication interface is suited, it will be appreciated that various other forms of apparel can apply.
  • the unit 100 has an elongated shape.
  • the unit 100 comprises a flexible sleeve material 104 within which is housed the electronic components.
  • the sleeve material 104 is preferably a water-resistant material such as silicone. Silicone also presents an additional benefit in being a non-slip material.
  • end caps 106a, 106b preferably formed of rigid material such as plastic.
  • ports to allow electrical access to the internal components there are ports to allow electrical access to the internal components.
  • the ports include a charging port 108 to allow connection to an external power source for powering the unit's internal battery.
  • the charging port 108 also acts as a data port to allow exchange of data to and from the unit.
  • Another port may be an audio port 110 to allow connection to headphones.
  • speakers 112 are arranged on the unit. Ideally the two speakers 112 are positioned at the furthest ends of the unit to maximise stereo potential.
  • a microphone 116 At the bottom and centre of the unit is positioned a microphone 116.
  • raised control buttons 114 are provided to allow a user manual control. By being raised, the control buttons 114 can be found tactilely through the fabric of the apparel in which the unit 100 is disposed.
  • the controls 114 can provide a number of different functions, for example, volume control, scrolling, selection, power on/off.
  • the electrical components are mounted on a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) 118.
  • Stiffening portions 120 are affixed to one side of the PCB with gaps 122 left between the portions, see Fig. 10.
  • the stiffening portions 120 are positioned to align with the mounted electronic components to resist flexing where the electronic components are mounted which could cause the electronic components to become dislodged from the PCB 118.
  • the sleeve 104 is formed with grooves 124.
  • the grooves 124 align with the gaps 122 between the stiffening portions 120 on the PCB 118.
  • the grooves 124 consequently promote positons in which the unit 100 can be flexed and bent.
  • the ability to allow the unit 100 to bend at the grooves 124, allows the unit 100 to be configured to adopt a substantially curved shape in order to be accommodated in different forms of apparel.
  • the unit 100 needs to be able to adopt a curved shape in accordance with the shape of a user's head, see fig. 12.
  • the unit 100 may include a spring bias, such as a leaf spring member, so that the unit 100 is biased into a curved configuration.
  • the sleeve 104 could be formed with different profile shapes. Examples, of substantially curved profiles are shown in Figs. 13 and 14. Hence, while the unit 100 can be configured to accommodate a head's circumference, the curved profile can neatly sit the unit 100 against the user's forehead and sides of the head.
  • the unit 100 could include additional data connection ports to allow connection to other devices.
  • additional devices may be a head-mounted camera or virtual reality glasses, for example.
  • the unit 100 includes processing power and memory, by connecting to such devices, the unit 100 can provide all the processing and control for the other devices.
  • the unit 100 could communicate wirelessly with the additional devices to, again, provide the processing power.
  • the unit 100 could act as a communication relay or router between the additional devices and the mobile communication device; in which case the mobile communication device could provide the processing power and the unit is simply acting as an intermediary in the data communication.
  • the unit 100 can act as a remote control device for external devices.
  • the invention may be embodied using devices conforming to other network standards and for other applications, including, for example other WLAN standards and other wireless standards.
  • Applications that can be accommodated include IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs and links, and wireless Ethernet.
  • wireless and its derivatives may be used to describe circuits, devices, systems, methods, techniques, communications channels, etc., that may communicate data through the use of modulated electromagnetic radiation through a non-solid medium. The term does not imply that the associated devices do not contain any wires, although in some embodiments they might not. In the context of this document, the term “wired” and its derivatives may be used to describe circuits, devices, systems, methods, techniques, communications channels, etc., that may communicate data through the use of modulated electromagnetic radiation through a solid medium. The term does not imply that the associated devices are coupled by electrically conductive wires. Processes:
  • the one or more processors operate as a standalone device or may be connected, e.g., networked to other processor(s), in a networked deployment, the one or more processors may operate in the capacity of a server or a client machine in server-client network environment, or as a peer machine in a peer-to-peer or distributed network environment.
  • the one or more processors may form a web appliance, a network router, switch or bridge, or any machine capable of executing a set of instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by that machine.
  • each of the methods described herein is in the form of a computer- readable carrier medium carrying a set of instructions, e.g., a computer program that are for execution on one or more processors.
  • embodiments of the present invention may be embodied as a method, an apparatus such as a special purpose apparatus, an apparatus such as a data processing system, or a computer-readable carrier medium.
  • the computer-readable carrier medium carries computer readable code including a set of instructions that when executed on one or more processors cause a processor or processors to implement a method.
  • aspects of the present invention may take the form of a method, an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects.
  • the present invention may take the form of carrier medium (e.g., a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium) carrying computer-readable program code embodied in the medium.
  • the software may further be transmitted or received over a network via a network interface device.
  • the carrier medium is shown in an example embodiment to be a single medium, the term “carrier medium” should be taken to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) that store the one or more sets of instructions.
  • the term “carrier medium” shall also be taken to include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding or carrying a set of instructions for execution by one or more of the processors and that cause the one or more processors to perform any one or more of the methodologies of the present invention.
  • a carrier medium may take many forms, including but not limited to, non- volatile media, volatile media, and transmission media.
  • a processor with the necessary instructions for carrying out such a method or element of a method forms a means for carrying out the method or element of a method.
  • an element described herein of an apparatus embodiment is an example of a means for carrying out the function performed by the element for the purpose of carrying out the invention.
  • a device A connected to a device B should not be limited to devices or systems wherein an output of device A is directly connected to an input of device B. It means that there exists a path between an output of A and an input of B which may be a path including other devices or means.
  • Connected may mean that two or more elements are either in direct physical or electrical contact, or that two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other but yet still cooperate or interact with each other.

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On décrit un vêtement (102) équipé d'un appareil de communication. Le vêtement (102) est portable et l'appareil présente une interface de communication (100) pour connexion sans fil à un dispositif de communication mobile (16). Un usager du vêtement (102) peut utiliser le dispositif de communication mobile (16) par le biais de l'interface de communication (100).
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