Wearable computing system
AssigneeGen Nine, Inc.
InventorMark A. FAUCI
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Abstract
The present disclosure describes wearable computing systems and devices. Wearable computing systems and devices can be modules with distinct functionalities that can be connected. The modules can be provided individually or in kit form to permit the user to configure a variety of wearable devices. Wearable computing systems and devices can include glasses, lanyards, necklaces, arm bands, and watches and can be attached to one another as needed.
Claims54
A computing device comprising a first module and a second module, wherein:
- a) the first module and the second module physically connect to provide an article of apparel that possesses an electronic computing functionality that the first and second modules do not possess when not physically connected;
- b) the computing device is wearable;
- c) at least one module comprises an electronic component;
- d) the first module comprises a first external housing that is in contact with an ambient environment;
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- e) the second module comprises a second external housing that is in contact with the ambient environment.
A method of assembling an article of apparel having an electronic computing functionality, the method comprising physically connecting a first module to a second module to provide the article of apparel having the electronic computing functionality, wherein:
- a) the first module does not possess the electronic computing functionality when not physically connected to the second module;
- b) the second module does not possess the electronic computing functionality when not physically connected to the first module;
- c) at least one module comprises an electronic component;
- d) the first module comprises a first external housing that is in contact with an ambient environment;
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- e) the second module comprises a second external housing that is in contact with the ambient environment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.