WO2016037276A1 - Dispositifs électroniques vestimentaires et portables fournissant un éclairage dynamique dont les couleurs sont adaptées - Google Patents

Dispositifs électroniques vestimentaires et portables fournissant un éclairage dynamique dont les couleurs sont adaptées Download PDF

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WO2016037276A1
WO2016037276A1 PCT/CA2015/050867 CA2015050867W WO2016037276A1 WO 2016037276 A1 WO2016037276 A1 WO 2016037276A1 CA 2015050867 W CA2015050867 W CA 2015050867W WO 2016037276 A1 WO2016037276 A1 WO 2016037276A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to the field of personal adornments. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to wearable and portable electronic devices that provides dynamic color-matched illumination.
  • a wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color-matched illumination.
  • the device comprises an illumination source, a color detector and a controller.
  • the color detector captures a color signature.
  • the controller is operatively connected to the illumination source and to the color detector.
  • the controller is configured to control the illumination source to emit light based on the color signature.
  • a personal adornment comprising a transparent or semi-transparent ornamental component and a wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color-matched illumination.
  • the wearable or portable electronic device comprises an illumination source, a color detector and a controller.
  • the color detector captures a color signature.
  • the controller is operatively connected to the illumination source and to the color detector.
  • the controller is configured to control the illumination source to emit light based on the color signature.
  • the wearable or portable electronic device is positioned so that the emitted light shines through the ornamental component when in operation.
  • the present disclosure further relates to a personal adornment comprising a plurality of transparent or semi-transparent ornamental components, a wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color- matched illumination and one or more peer wearable or portable electronic devices.
  • the wearable or portable electronic device comprises an illumination source, a color detector, a wireless interface and a controller.
  • the color detector captures a color signature.
  • the controller is operatively connected to the illumination source and to the color detector.
  • the controller is configured to control the illumination source to emit light based on the color signature and to forward the color signature to the peer wearable or portable electronic devices.
  • Each peer wearable or portable electronic device includes a peer illumination source, a peer wireless interface adapted to receive the color signature from the wearable or portable electronic device, and a peer controller operatively connected to the peer illumination source and to the peer wireless interface, the peer controller being configured to control the peer illumination source to emit light based on the received color signature.
  • the wearable or portable electronic device and the one or more peer wearable or portable electronic devices are each positioned so that the light emitted therefrom shines through a corresponding one of ornamental components when in operation.
  • Figure 1 is a block diagram of a wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color-matched illumination according to an embodiment
  • Figure 2 is a side elevation view of a pendant embodying the wearable electronic device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a front elevation view of the pendant of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is a front view of a necklace that includes the pendant of Figure 2 and several peer wearable electronic devices;
  • Figure 5 is a flow chart showing operations within a controller
  • MCU being part of the wearable or portable electronic device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 6 is a flow chart showing operations within a controller
  • Figure 7 is a flow chart showing operations within MCUs of a pair of communicating wearable or portable electronic devices worn by distinct users;
  • Figure 8 is a photograph showing a partial view of a prototype implementation of the wearable or portable electronic device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 9 is a photograph showing additional details of the prototype implementation of Figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a photograph showing a top plan view of another prototype implementation of the wearable electronic device of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 1 1 is a photograph showing a bottom plan view of the prototype implementation of Figure 10.
  • Various aspects of the present disclosure generally address one or more of the needs for new techniques helping persons to stand out in a crowd at reasonable cost.
  • the disclosed techniques can also be used to highlight high valuable objects such as precious stones, high end fashion shoes, handbags and purses.
  • the present disclosure pertains to wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color-matched illumination that can match an environmentally detected color.
  • an illumination with a matching color includes either of illumination reproducing the color or illumination using a complementary color. Reproduction of the detected color may not be entirely faithful and depends on the accuracy of detection, processing and illumination processes.
  • Disclosed devices include, without limitation, articles of jewelry such as pendants, bracelets, rings, and the like, handbags, shoes or other wearable or portable objects.
  • the device can be wearable, being directly worn by the user or being affixed on a piece of clothing worn by the user.
  • the device can be portable, generally being carried by the user.
  • the present technology is generally independent of whether it is implemented in a wearable or portable object.
  • a self-illuminating jewelry embodying the wearable or portable electronic device is specifically directed to an illumination source and a color detector mounted to a piece of jewelry, which can be used to match to different color outfits or ensembles worn by the unisex wearer or other desired colors.
  • the self-illuminating jewelry can be made to match, simulate, and accentuate the color of precious or semi-precious gemstones or minerals, or give a desired color for a piece of custom jewelry, plastic, semi- transparent (translucent) or transparent material.
  • this can help a person matching a given piece of jewelry to match with many different clothing outfits in various situations. This alleviates the problem of needing many jewelry items to match unisex evening and daily wear clothing outfits. The user can save money, time and stress while enjoying the possibility to match the same piece of jewelry with any outfit.
  • the disclosed electronic device can includes a built-in color detector and an illumination source that can be adapted and matched for use as part of a wearable personal adornment, for example a necklace, pendant, bracelet, anklet, brooch or any other form of body jewelry, to other wearable objects such as a clothing, belt or shoes, or to a portable object, for example a handbag or a cellular phone case.
  • the illumination source may for example comprise a red/green/blue (RGB) light-emitting diode (LED) or organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and may be directly visible.
  • light from the illumination source may be transmitted through a jewel, a precious stone, molded plastic, custom lens, a transparent or semi- transparent material, or a light pipe.
  • the illumination source for example the RGB LED
  • the RGB LED can output a wide range of colors in the visible spectrum.
  • the RGB LED illuminates with a low intensity in order to accentuate the natural properties of a precious stone or to softly illuminate a covering made out of plastic.
  • the RGB LED may shine with high intensity in order to attract attention to the user.
  • the precious or semi-precious stone, plastic molded piece of clear (transparent or semi-transparent) material may be adaptable to a wide array of changes across the color spectrum.
  • controlling the desired color of the RGB LED is made by using a color detecting cell and placing it next to a color to be captured.
  • the color detector may comprise a photocell, a camera or a similar sensor, capturing a color signature from the environment, for example from a piece of garment worn by the user.
  • the color signature is expressed in the form of digital information for storing in a controller, for example a microcontroller (MCU).
  • MCU microcontroller
  • the color detection can be performed for example through using an RGB LED and a sensor, the sensor including for example a photocell, a camera or a digital image.
  • RGB LED an RGB LED
  • One method of color detection involves the wearer using an RGB LED to illuminate the surface of a garment for a brief period of time either, using white light or sequencing between red, green and blue or other primary color triads, the sensor capturing light reflected from the garment and the MCU storing a color signature of the captured light for processing.
  • the RGB LED reproduces the color signature or emits a light that is substantially similar to the captured color of the garment or other object.
  • the RGB LED displays a complementary color.
  • a dynamic pattern of colors is created based on the captured color signature. For example emitted light may change from one color to a second color.
  • Multiple sections of an object such as a piece of jewelry or pair of shoes can also be illuminated by one or more illumination sources.
  • the colors can be made to flow or change from one base color to a second color.
  • Multiple objects such as pieces of jewelry may be worn by a single person or may be worn by two or more persons.
  • a single color detection measurement could be used to set the color of a single or multiple pieces of jewelry and/or other objects.
  • the color matched by one user can be broadcast to the two or more persons.
  • Wearable designates an object suitable to be worn
  • Portable designates an object suitable to be carried by a person
  • Controller a processor or a combination of processors, possibly including a memory, an interface, and similar components, the controller may be hard-wired for carrying a function or may comprise programmable code for carrying a function;
  • Color signature a digital representation of a color
  • Complementary color a second color that provides a strong contrast to a first color, the second color being for example directly opposite from the first color on the color spectrum, for example red being complementary to green;
  • Color-match reproduction of a color signature or production of a complementary color;
  • Color reproduction emission of light at the detected color, the reproduction not necessarily being entirely faithful, depending on the accuracy of detection, processing and illumination processes;
  • User interface a generic term for a component providing the capability for user interaction
  • Adornment a device that enhances the appearance of a person or thing
  • Transparent or semi-transparent able to let some light passing therethrough
  • Peer device a companion device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a wearable or portable electronic device providing dynamic color-matched illumination according to an embodiment.
  • a device 100 includes an illumination source 1 10, a color detector 120, a controller 130, a user interface 140 and a battery 150 to power the illumination source 1 10, the color detector 120 and the controller 130.
  • the illumination source 1 10 is positioned so that it can emit light through a personal adornment 160.
  • the illumination source 1 10 is a NeoPixel RGB LED mounted on a 2.5 mm thick board (not shown) having a 2.5 mm diameter.
  • the color detector 120 has a 15.25 mm diameter and a 2.2 mm thickness.
  • the controller 130 is an chicken mini Pro microcontroller (MCU) sized 18 mm by 33 mm with a 2 mm thickness.
  • the battery 150 provides 3.3. volts and is sized 12 mm by 16 mm by 5 mm.
  • a universal serial bus (USB) connection (not shown) allows recharging the battery 150.
  • the user interface 140 may comprise a simple on-off switch or on-off button for turning on and off the device 100, or may comprise several switches or buttons, a capacitive touch switch, a motion sensor, or a multi- position switch for other operations of the device 100, as expressed below.
  • the personal adornment 160 may comprise a jewel, or another transparent (clear) or semi-transparent (or translucent) material to be illuminated.
  • Code on the controller 130 can be used to store in a memory
  • the illumination source can reproduce, as faithfully as possible, the color signature.
  • the controller 130 can calculate a complementary color providing a high-level contrast from the color signature and control the illumination source 1 10 to provide illumination based on the complementary color.
  • the illumination source 1 10 is positioned to shine through the personal adornment 160.
  • the user interface 140 may be used as a simple switch to turn-on the device.
  • the user may hold the switch (for example by depressing a button) while positioning the device in front of a garment to initiate a color detection process and, when the color signature is acquired, release the switch whereafter the device 100 is turned on and shines reproducing the color signature of the garment.
  • the same process could be used by the user to sense the color of any other object in the environment, for example when a particular color has been chosen as a theme by the organizer of a party.
  • the light detector 120 may include three (3) photocells having red, green and blue filters (not shown) forming an RGB triad.
  • White light is briefly emitted toward a colored object by the illumination source 1 10 or by a secondary light source (not shown) during the acquisition process.
  • Each photocell measures the intensity of light reflected by the colored object in their respective color of the RGB triad.
  • the photocells may be calibrated to compensate for manufacturing tolerances of the illumination source 1 10, which may emit light that is not entirely pure white light, and of the photocells.
  • the three measured intensities forming the color signature can then be used by an RGB LED forming the illumination source 1 10 to emit light in a color similar to the measured intensities from the RGB photocells, or to emit light in a complementary color.
  • an RGB LED can sequentially emit light in each color of the triad and a single photocell can capture the intensities and store them in the controller 130 as the color signature.
  • Figure 2 is a side elevation view of a pendant embodying the wearable electronic device of Figure 1 .
  • Figure 3 is a front elevation view of the pendant of Figure 2.
  • a pendant 200 is for example sized 25 by 12.5 by 6 mm and incorporates the elements of the device 100 of Figure 1 .
  • the personal adornment 160 comprises transparent or semi-transparent portion 210 through which light emitted by the illumination source 1 10 is visible.
  • the pendant 200 may include a plurality of illumination sources 1 10 emitting light in distinct colors in distinct transparent portions 210, 220 and 230 of the pendant 200, either concurrently or at different times.
  • the color detector 120 is positioned at the back of the pendant 200 and may be used for example to detect the color signature of a garment on top of which the pendant 200 is worn, or to detect the color signature of any other object as chosen by the user.
  • the wearer of the pendant 200 may use the operator interface 140 to select between illumination reproducing the detected color signature or illumination reproducing a complementary color.
  • the illumination source 1 10 may emit green or red light.
  • the illumination source 1 10 may alternate between emitting green light and red light.
  • the wearer may prefer the pendant 200 to emit light based on the color signature of another object worn by the wearer or another object in the environment.
  • the wearer may use the operator interface 140 to trigger color sensing by the color detector 120 and then lock in the color signature in the controller 130.
  • the color detection process may be initiated holding the pendant 200 above any object and the illumination source 1 10 may then reproduce as close as possible the detected color.
  • the controller 130 contains software to control the color signature acquisition by the color detector 120 and to control the actual color emitted by the illumination source 1 10.
  • the pendant 200 may include fasteners (not shown) for attaching the pendant 200 to a garment of the wearer.
  • Figure 4 is a front view of a necklace that includes the pendant of Figure 2 and several peer wearable electronic devices.
  • a personal adornment is in the form of a necklace 300 includes the pendant 200 and several peer illuminating devices 310-315 mounted on a chain 320.
  • 315 incorporates all elements of the device 100 and operates independently.
  • fiber optics such as optical fibers or light pipes (not shown) are incorporated in the chain 320 and direct light from one or more illumination sources 1 10 of the pendant 320 toward the peer illuminating devices 310-315, which can in that case be entirely passive.
  • the pendant 200 includes a color detector 120 and controls the peer illuminating devices 310-315.
  • the peer illuminating devices 310-315 each includes an illuminating source 1 10 controlled by the controller 130 of the pendant 200.
  • the chain 320 may include electrical wires (not shown) carrying power from the battery 150 of the pendant 200 and control signals from the controller 130 to control the illumination sources 1 10 of each peer illuminating devices 310-315.
  • each peer illuminating devices 310-315 includes a battery and a controller, the pendant 200 and each peer illuminating devices 310-315 further including a wireless interface supporting for example a BluetoothTM connection so that the controller 130 of the pendant 200 may control illumination of each peer illuminating devices 310-315.
  • the pendant 200 and the peer illuminating devices 310-315 can be illuminated with an assortment of coordinated colors as determined by the controller 130 of the pendant 200.
  • the controller 130 may further be configured to dynamically modify the colors of the illumination sources 1 10 of each of the peer illuminating devices 310- 315 and of the transparent portions 210, 220 and 230 of the pendant 200. The colors can change gradually or at any rate, depending on the software implemented in the controller 130.
  • the wearer may use the user interface 140 to select one among a variety of dynamic or static illumination modes loaded in the controller 130.
  • the necklace 300 may be configured to display colors as follows: Initially, the portion 220 is red and the portion 230 is green.
  • the peer devices 310-312 are red to match the portion 220 while the peer devices 313-315 are green to match the portion 230.
  • the peer device 315 first turns to red, either directly or gradually passing through a series of shades of colors from green to red, the green intensity being slowly lowered and the red intensity being slowly raised until the light emitted by the peer device 315 matches the color of the portion.
  • Color modification of the peer device 315 is followed by a similar color alteration of the peer device 314 and then by a color alteration of the peer device 313 that also turn red.
  • the same technology may be applied in the context of a pair of earrings, in which one earring includes the wearable electronic device 100 and the other earring includes the peer electronic device.
  • the same technology can be applied to other objects such as, without limitation, handbags, belts, series of illuminated objects scattered on a piece of garment, on a pair of shoes, and the like.
  • Figure 5 is a flow chart showing operations within a controller
  • a sequence 600 comprises a plurality of operations that may be executed in variable order, some of the operations possibly being executed concurrently, some of the operations being optional.
  • Color detection is initiated at operation 610, generally by use of the user interface 140, for example by pressing a button. Alternatively, instead of a button, the user interface 140 may detect a motion of the user. In another variant, a capacitor of the user interface 140 may detect touching by the wearer. In yet another variant, the user interface 140 may include a wireless interface, such as BluetoothTM, and receive a command from a mobile device of the user.
  • a color signature is detected at operation 620 and digital values representing this color signature are stored in a memory of the controller 130, for example in an MCU. Then at operation 630, the MCU drives the illumination source 1 10, for example an RGB LED, to provide illumination based on the signature of the detected color, or a complementary color through a transparent or semi-transparent material, (precious stone or plastic piece).
  • Figure 6 is a flow chart showing operations within a controller
  • a sequence 400 comprises a plurality of operations that may be executed in variable order, some of the operations possibly being executed concurrently, some of the operations being optional.
  • the color detector process is initiated by a "user 1 " by pressing a button of the user interface 140, for example on the pendant 200 of Figure 4.
  • a "color 1 " is detected and digital values representing a signature of "color 1 " are stored in the MCU of "user 1 " at operation 420.
  • the digital values representing the signature of "color 1 " are communicated to other jewelry pieces 1 & 2 of "user 1 ", such as the peer illuminating devices 310-315 of Figure 4, via BluetoothTM, WiFi, or like wireless interface.
  • the MCU in jewelry piece 1 of "user 1” drives a RGB LED in jewelry 1 to display the detected "color 1 " or a complement of "color 1 " through a precious stone or translucent material.
  • the MCU in jewelry piece 2 of “user 1” drives a RGB LED in jewelry 2 to display the detected "color 1 " or a complement of "color 1 " through a precious stone or plastic piece.
  • Multiple pieces of jewelry or other objects can be worn by a single user for example a jewelry piece, a wearable or portable object, a handbag and shoes.
  • the multiple pieces of jewelry or objects can operate independently or can communicate wirelessly and can display the same color or complementary colors.
  • Dynamic patterns of color fading can occur across one or more pieces of jewelry or objects.
  • the user may have a left bracelet with a green color and a right bracelet with a red color. Over time the colors may transform gradually from one to the other until the left bracelet is red and the right bracelet is green.
  • the user could be wearing a right and left shoe with a similar process of dynamic color patterns.
  • Figure 7 is a flow chart showing operations within MCUs of a pair of communicating wearable or portable electronic devices worn by distinct users.
  • a sequence 500 comprises a plurality of operations that may be executed in variable order, some of the operations possibly being executed concurrently, some of the operations being optional.
  • Devices worn by two (2) or more users may be in wireless communication with each other or through BluetoothTM, WiFi or mobile phones.
  • “User 1" selects a color to be matched at operation 510.
  • the signature of the detected color is stored in an MCU at operation 520.
  • Digital values representing the color signature is communicated to the jewelry pieces of "user 2" at operation 530.
  • the MCU in the jewelry piece of “user 2” drives its RGB LED to display the detected "color 1 " or a complement of the "color 1 " through a precious stone or translucent or clear material at operation 540.
  • the illumination can be static (a single color) or dynamic (multiple colors) and be on a single section, multiple sections, or multiple pieces of jewelry with one or more illumination sources worn by "user 2". Static or dynamic color patterns can be used.
  • the two users may both select colors for their respective jewelry pieces and, over time, the colors may remain static with the original color chosen or dynamically flow (gradually change to another color) to the other user's current chosen color.
  • software implemented in the controllers 130 can be used to alter color schemes according to any selected pattern.
  • FIG 8 is a photograph showing a partial view of a prototype implementation of the wearable or portable electronic device of Figure 1 .
  • the illumination source 1 10 is concretized using an RGB LED 810.
  • a microcontroller (MCU) 830 carries the functions of the controller 130 .
  • a button 840 is used as a user interface 140.
  • Light from the RBD LED 810 illuminates a semi-transparent stone 860 which in a packaged form may be set on the RGB LED device and illuminated by the LED.
  • Figure 9 is a photograph showing additional details of the prototype implementation of Figure 8.
  • the Figure shows a color detector 820 and a battery 850 of the prototype 800.
  • Figure 10 is a photograph showing a top plan view of another prototype implementation of the wearable electronic device of Figure 1 .
  • Figure 1 1 is a photograph showing a bottom plan view of the prototype implementation of Figure 10.
  • the wearable electronic device 100 is fully integrated in a personal adornment that can be worn by a user.
  • Perceived sizes of the prototypes depicted on Figures 8-1 1 do not limit the present disclosure.
  • the skilled reader will readily appreciate that the electronic components can be miniaturized to a large extent, if desired, in a commercial application.
  • the components, process operations, and/or data structures described herein may be implemented using various types of controllers and/or general purpose processors.
  • controllers and/or general purpose processors include various types of controllers and/or general purpose processors.
  • devices of a less general purpose nature such as hardwired devices, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or the like, may also be used.
  • Systems and modules described herein may comprise software, firmware, hardware, or any combination(s) of software, firmware, or hardware suitable for the purposes described herein.
  • Software and other modules may reside on any device suitable for the purposes described herein.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un dispositif électronique vestimentaire ou portable fournissant un éclairage dynamique dont les couleurs sont adaptées. Le dispositif comprend une source d'éclairage, un détecteur de couleurs et un dispositif de commande. Le détecteur de couleur capture une signature de couleur. Le dispositif de commande est connecté à la source d'éclairage et au détecteur de couleur. Le dispositif de commande est conçu pour commander la source d'éclairage pour émettre de la lumière en se basant sur la signature de couleur. Le dispositif peut émettre de la lumière reproduisant la signature de couleur ou émettre de la lumière d'une couleur qui est complémentaire à la signature de couleur. L'invention concerne en outre une décoration personnelle qui intègre le dispositif électronique vestimentaire ou portable.
PCT/CA2015/050867 2014-09-11 2015-09-09 Dispositifs électroniques vestimentaires et portables fournissant un éclairage dynamique dont les couleurs sont adaptées WO2016037276A1 (fr)

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