Wearable computing system, method and device
OwnerShelton E. Harrison JR.inventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a wrist-wearable electronic interface movably mounted on an arm-attachment mechanism. Interface moves from under-sleeve wrist-adjacent position to palm-adjacent position where it can be manipulated by the hand of the arm wearing the device. Alternately adaptable to telephones, audio recorders, remote controls, auto ID equipment, telephone call-blocking, and more. Alternative embodiment provides a wrist-mounted docking station. Another alternative embodiment includes a superior carpal tunnel syndrome therapy device. The system also includes novel battery chargers: (1) window-mounted, solar-powered; (2) mounted in an automobile that also includes an improved odometer, license plate, and cabin air filtration system.
Claims20
A system comprising a wearable apparatus wherein said apparatus comprises:
- an arm-attachment mechanism;
- an electronic device;
- and
- at least one of the following:
- (1) a movable coupling between said electronic device and said arm-attachment mechanism, wherein, by function of said coupling, said electronic device can move in a substantially straight line from wrist-adjacent position to palm-adjacent position while said arm-attachment mechanism serves as a cantilever support;
- and/or
- (2) a means by which said electronic device can be supported by said arm-attachment mechanism such that said electronic device can move back and forth in a direct line from a position under a user's shirt sleeve to a position where it can be manipulated by the hand of the arm upon which said arm-attachment mechanism is being worn while yet remaining coupled to and supported by said arm-attachment mechanism.
A method of screening telephone calls comprising the following steps:
- compiling an approved callers list;
- comparing an incoming phone call to said approved callers list;
- and
- providing a means by which a telephone call from a caller who is not on said approved callers list results in the caller being presented with a choice to pay a surcharge in order to have said call placed.
A system comprising:
- a color-to-number matrix;
- a human observer or a machine observer, such as a photographic means;
- and
- at least one of the following:
- (1) a meter wherein said meter simultaneously conveys current meter information both by (a) numeral and (b) color reference to said matrix;
- or
- (2) an automobile license plate that simultaneously conveys license plate information both by (a) numeral and (b) color reference to said matrix.
A system used in converting solar energy to electrical energy comprising:
- a window, such as a window in the wall of an apartment building;
- an apparatus configured to be mounted in said window, such as a window-mountable air conditioner;
- a solar panel movably mounted upon said apparatus;
- and
- an electronic device that is at least partly powered through said solar panel.
An automobile cabin air purification system comprising:
- a dashboard comprising at least one movable cover, said cover covering an opening for an air filter;
- a first air filter that is accessible through said opening;
- and
- a second air filter that is not accessible through said opening, wherein said first and second air filter work cooperatively in that one filter filters finer particles than the other filter.
A physical therapy device comprising:
- a rigid splint member;
- at least one grasping member suitable for grasping a human finger, said grasping member being mounted upon the splint member and configured to release said finger when said finger is flexed;
- and
- an attachment mechanism suitable for attaching said splint member to the forearm of a human.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.