Decorative wireless communication system and module thereof
11336990 · 2022-05-17
Assignee
Inventors
Cpc classification
H04R2201/109
ELECTRICITY
H04R1/028
ELECTRICITY
H04W4/80
ELECTRICITY
H04R1/1041
ELECTRICITY
H04R2201/107
ELECTRICITY
H04R2420/07
ELECTRICITY
H04R1/1066
ELECTRICITY
H04R2201/023
ELECTRICITY
International classification
Abstract
A wireless communication device that is capable of being fixed to a decorative piece, including a housing body comprising a first shell piece and a second piece, wherein the first shell piece and the second shell piece, when coupled together, define a first space volume, a second space volume, and a pathway connecting the first space volume and the second space volume, a speaker circuit arranged in the first space volume, an electronic circuit arranged in the second space volume, wherein the electronic circuit is electrically connected to the speaker circuit, and an activation circuit electrically connected to the electronic circuit, wherein an activation of the activation circuit operatively connects the speaker circuit with the electronic circuit.
Claims
1. A wireless communication device that is capable of being fixed to a decorative piece, comprising: a housing body comprising a first shell piece and a second piece, wherein the first shell piece and the second shell piece, when coupled together, define a first space volume, a second space volume, and a pathway connecting the first space volume and the second space volume; a speaker circuit arranged in the first space volume; an electronic circuit arranged in the second space volume, wherein the electronic circuit is electrically connected to the speaker circuit; and an activation circuit electrically connected to the electronic circuit, wherein an activation of the activation circuit operatively connects the speaker circuit with the electronic circuit.
2. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the first shell piece comprises a first curved surface, and the second shell piece comprises one of a substantially flat surface or a second curved surface, and wherein the second shell piece, when coupled to the first shell piece, extends from the first space volume to the second space volume along the pathway so as to conceal the first space volume and the second space volume.
3. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the first shell piece comprises a first fixation hole, and the second shell piece comprises a second fixation hole that is in alignment with the first fixation hole in such a manner that the alignment allows insertion of a fixation post passing through the first and the second fixation holes.
4. The wireless communication device according to claim 3, wherein the wireless communication device is fixed to the decorative piece by the fixation post that is coupled to the decorative piece and passes through the first fixation hole and the second fixation hole.
5. The wireless communication device according to claim 3, wherein the decorative piece is any one of a plurality of earrings that are wearable by a user.
6. The wireless communication device according to 3, wherein the fixation post is one of a separate part from or an integral part of the decorative piece.
7. The wireless communication device according to 3, wherein when the wireless communication device is fixed to the decorative piece by the fixation post, the decorative piece blocks an observer from viewing the wireless communication device.
8. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the first fixation hole and the second fixation hole are arranged in the first shell piece and the second shell piece at locations correspondingly enclosing the pathway.
9. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, further comprising an electronic wire passing through the pathway to electrically connect the electronic circuit and the speaker circuit.
10. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication device is fixed to the decorative piece by a fixation system.
11. The wireless communication device according to claim 10, wherein the fixing system extends from the first shell piece to the second shell piece.
12. The wireless communication device according to claim 11, wherein the fixing system further comprises an adjustment system operable to adjustably reposition a projecting elongate post to a plurality of positions between the first space volume and the second space volume.
13. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the second shell piece comprises a plurality of projecting securing members projecting therefrom, the first shell piece comprises a plurality of engagement members shaped to communicate with respective ones of the projecting securing members, wherein during an assembly of the housing body of the wireless communication device, the second shell piece is securely engageable with the first shell piece, thereby securing the speaker circuit within the first space volume and the electronic circuit within the second space volume.
14. The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein said electronic circuit further comprises: a rechargeable power supply, a data and charging port, a microphone circuit, a wireless transmitter circuit; and said activation circuit including an activation trigger.
15. A wireless communication device, comprising: a housing body comprising a first shell piece and a second shell piece, wherein the first shell piece and the second shell piece when coupled together define a first space volume, a second space volume, and a pathway connecting the first space volume and the second space volume, and wherein the second shell piece comprises a decorative surface facing away from the first shell piece; a speaker circuit arranged in the first space volume; an electronic circuit arranged in the second space volume, wherein the electronic circuit is electrically connected to the speaker circuit; and an activation circuit electrically connected to the electronic circuit, wherein an activation of the activation circuit operatively connects the speaker circuit with the electronic circuit.
16. The wireless communication system according to claim 15, wherein the first shell piece comprises a first curved surface, and the second shell piece comprises one of a substantially flat surface or a second curved surface, wherein an outer surface of the second shell piece is the decorative surface, and wherein the second shell piece when coupled to the first shell piece extends from the first space volume to the second space volume along the pathway so as to conceal the first space volume and the second space volume.
17. The wireless communication device according to claim 15, wherein the first shell piece comprises a hole, and the second shell piece is affixed with a fixation post that is in alignment with the hole in such a manner that the alignment allows a free end of the fixation post passing through the hole, and wherein the free end of the fixation post is to be coupled to a post hook so that the wireless communication device is worn by a user.
18. The wireless communication system according to claim 15, further comprising an electronic wire passing through the pathway to electrically connect the electronic circuit and the speaker circuit.
19. The wireless communication device according to claim 15, wherein said electronic circuit further comprises: a rechargeable power supply, a data and charging port, a microphone circuit, a wireless transmitter circuit; and said activation circuit including an activation trigger.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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(18) Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention. Wherever possible, same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale. The word ‘couple’ and similar terms do not necessarily denote direct and immediate connections, but also include connections through intermediate elements or devices. For purposes of convenience and clarity only, directional (up/down, etc.) or motional (forward/back, etc.) terms may be used with respect to the drawings. These and similar directional terms should not be construed to limit the scope in any manner. It will also be understood that other embodiments may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present invention, and that the detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and that elements may be differently positioned, or otherwise noted as in the appended claims without requirements of the written description being required thereto.
(19) Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding embodiments of the present invention; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent.
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(23) It will be understood that wireless communication device 700 and decorative communication transport modules 10, 10A are capable of wireless communication therebetween using known technology systems such as BLUETOOTH®, but are not limited thereto. Similarly, wireless communication device 70, here depicted as a cellular phone having a communication screen 710 with a display and operational menu is capable of wireless communication from itself to wireless telecommunication network 800 using recognized wireless communication protocols.
(24) For operative use, and as will be illustrated in later figures, electronic circuit module 20, may be provided with a rechargeable power supply (or battery) 40, a combined charging and data port 41, a microphone circuit 42, a wireless transmitter and antenna 43, and an activation circuit 44. Speaker circuit module 30 is connected by wires 45.
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(27) The present decorative telecommunication system 1 having decorative communication transport module 10 may be illustrated in a number of alternative embodiments and constructions without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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(32) In this embodiment, elongate housing 60D is now serving a covering role for decorative cover member 18D′ and is formed in an arcuate manner with a button opening 90D (as shown) and perforations 31D. Button cover 21D is slidably received within button opening 90D and the side walls 61 (shown) of button opening 90D to allow slidable movement. Button cover 21D includes spring arm 22 and fixing hole 23. A plurality of support posts 100 extend from elongate housing 60D and support electronic circuit module 20D in a suitable position and a gap 91 in side walls 91 allows arm 22 to fit therethrough so that one of support posts 100 extends through hole 23 to secure button cover 21D in button hole 90D so as to cover activation circuit 44 during an assembly and to allow transfer of activation pressure to activation circuit 44 (which contains an activation button (shown)). Wires 44 extend along communication pathway 17D. Therefore, in assembly decorative cover member 18D′ is assembled with electronic circuit module 20D and button cover 21D and elongate housing 60D to form decorative communication transport module.
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(34) Wires 45 are communicated within communication pathway 17E. Perforations 21E allow sound to escape from speaker circuit module 30 during a user. As noted a data portal 41E and a microphone portal 42E are positioned through the extending wall of bottom hollow container 16E. Decorative communication transport module 10E is assembled as noted herein so that electronic circuit module is supported on support posts 100, while also fixing hole 23 is placed over one of the support posts 100 via gap 92 in side walls 91 of button opening 90E, allowing a sliding spring movement. It will additionally be understood that a fixing system 19E is provided with an elongate pin 51E and backing 50E and extend through an opening 52E in a portion of elongate housing 60E. As noted herein, there is a protective securing shroud 42B surrounding extending inwardly from the sidewall of bottom hollow container 16E proximate microphone portal 42A so as to securely maintain microphone circuit 42 on electronic circuit module in a reliable position during use.
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(36) Decorative cover member 18F′ with bottom hollow container 16F has a bottom portion (shown) with a button opening 90F, having side walls 91F, with a gap 92F therethrough for engaging spring arm 22 of a button cover 21F shaped to be slidably received within button opening 90F. A plurality of support posts 100 extend upwardly from the inner surface of bottom hollow container 16F for support of electronic circuit module 30F, and additionally for extending through and engaging fixing hole 23 of spring arm 22 to allow a spring action of button cover 21F. A communication pathway 17F is a narrow channel between bottom hollow container 16F and top hollow container 15F allowing the position of wires 45 and connection between speaker circuit module 30, and the functional elements noted on electronic circuit module 20s herein; namely a rechargeable power supply 40, data and charging port 41, microphone circuit 42, and wireless transmitter 43 and activation circuit 44 provided with a button member engaging with button cover 21F to receive an engagement instruction.
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(38) In the additional figures below, it will be understood that the present invention may be adaptively modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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(44) It will be understood that decorative cover surfaces 18 may be provided in a variety of alternative styles in a component packaging manner allowing users to select a desired decorative style from a plurality in a kit, assemble the decorative communication transport module to a liking, and to adapt the same after a use to employ a different style or shape within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
(45) It will also be understood, that the use of the activation button(s) herein is exemplary of an activation device or system. As a result, the proposed invention will be understood to be additionally activatable by a tap-activated circuit (e.g., an accelerometer circuit), such that a single-tap or double-tap would be understood by associated programming circuits to activate the device, answer a call, select an option in a displayed menu, etc. Additionally, with the use of a swipe-screen circuit (as is used to active a touch screen display device, could be used to activate the device. Finally, it will be additionally understood that the proposed invention may include a passive or active ‘listening’ circuit such that the device is capable of actuation (on/off, menu-selection, etc.) via voice command. As a result, it will be understood that the phrase “button” as used herein equates with any mechanism, system, or circuit that will act in an operational manner to accept/reject calls, change a menu selection on a remote screen, initiate a call, etc. as would be understood by those of skill in the art.
(46) It will be additionally understood that the phrases BLUETOOTH® wireless connectivity protocol is non-limiting and is representative of any combination of circuit hardware and software that enables a wireless communication with a hand-held unit (smart phone) and the proposed ‘smart’ earrings to enable the operating noted herein. Therefore, while BLUETOOTH® is a trademark, as used herein it is representative of a variety of diverse and standards-related technologies that allow recognition between devices, data transfer between devices, and operational circuit controls relative to multiple devices without interference. There are additionally various standards for such connectivity related to uses, including without limitation infrared communication, 802.11/WiFi, ZigBee, and BLUETOOTH standards.
(47) As used herein it will be understood that the decorative elements can vary from relatively simple costume jewelry, involving non-precious metals or other media such as leather, plastic, resin, etc. to high-end jewelry with gemstones and precious metals. The manufacture of the decorative elements can be performed using a variety of techniques, ranging from an automated assembly line to hand-crafting of individual pieces. Additionally, the decorative elements may include indicia such as lighting, trademarks and branding, and other features common in decoration.
(48) It will be additionally understood that the modules of this invention can also be used in conjunction with the wearer's own earrings, such that a user would attach the module to the back of her own earrings using the same securing features or post provided on the jewelry item itself. In this use, depending on the structure of the wearer's earrings, and the length of the securing-post or other means to attach, the module may or may not be visible. So it might be necessary that for such use, the module be made either substantially attractive or inconspicuous.
(49) As used herein the microphone or power charging circuit and use may be of any type known or developed for similar function. A variety of microphone types include fiber-optic microphones, gel-based microphones, and other high-technology microphones. Power supplying circuits may include USB or induction coil types or even motion-energy storing devices.
(50) Finally, as used herein the phrase circuit ‘board’ or ‘printed circuit board’ (PCB), is merely illustrative of a complex circuit arrangement, which may contain various circuit components and may be rigid in form, flexible in form (flexible-printed-circuit (FPC)), or even printed directly integrated with the device structure a type of integrated-printed-circuit (IPC). So that the circuit board as used herein will represent one and several circuit sufficient to operate the proposed invention as discussed.
(51) Lastly, it will be understood that the operational software and circuits in any remote unit as disclosed herein (e.g., hand held unit) may optionally enable and contain circuitry and software sufficient to enable a plurality of options (calendar, text, email, volume, brightness, call features, etc.) within the scope of those technologies know from the conventional hand-held-cellular device.
(52) Having described at least one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skills that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made in the presently disclosed system without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present disclosure cover modifications and variations of this disclosure provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.