# US 2019/0320544 A1 · Smart device concealment pendant system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0320544 A1 - Document ID: US20190320544A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/281,900 - Filed: 2019-02-21 - Published: 2019-10-17 - Earliest claimed: 2018-04-11 - Assignees: Interlokit Inc. - Inventors: Dawn DiMeglio - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190320544A1 ## CPC - H05K 5/03: Covers - A41D 25/003: {Neckties provided with holding devices, e.g. button holes or loops for securing them to a shirt or for holding the two ends of the necktie} - A44C 1/00: Brooches or clips in their decorative or ornamental aspect - A44C 3/001: {Badges} - H05K 5/0086: {portable, e.g. battery operated apparatus (casings for switching devices H01H9/02)} - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS ## Abstract Disclosed herein are smart device concealment systems. The concealment systems can be attached to a user's body or a user's garment and worn as a functional or fashion accessory. The systems can consist of a concealment member, an attachment mechanism configured to attach the concealment system to the user's body or the user's garment, and the concealment member is configured to permit a user to engage the smart device while the smart device is concealed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wearable smart device concealment system, comprising: a concealment member including a front face and a back face, the back face of the concealment member configured to engage a smart device; and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the concealment system to a user's body or a user's garment; wherein the front face of the concealment member includes surface ornamentation, and wherein the concealment member is configured to permit a user to engage the smart device while the smart device is concealed. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism includes a clip, pin, hook, cord, strap, chain, lanyard, button, hook-and-loop fastener, magnet, snap, threading, zipper, or embedding. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism includes at least one magnet configured to engage the back face of the concealment member while the user's garment is positioned therebetween. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the concealment member is a tie clip having a front face and a back face, and the smart device is embedded in the back face of the tie clip. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the concealment member is a tie clip having a front face and a back face, and the smart device is removably attached to the back face of the tie clip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the concealment member is a badge having a front face and a back face, and the smart device is embedded in the back face of the badge. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the concealment member is a badge having a front face and a back face, and the smart device is removably attached to the back face of the badge. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the concealment member is configured to permit a user to engage the smart device by touch or by remote connection while the smart device is concealed. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the smart device includes an employee tracking function. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the smart device includes a user authentication function. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the smart device includes a health monitoring function. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the height of the system is from 5 mm to 100 mm. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The smart device concealment system of claim 1, wherein the width of the system is from 5 mm to 100 mm. ### Claim 14 A wearable smart device concealment system, comprising: a concealment member including a front face and back face; a smart device; and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the concealment system to a user's body or a user's garment; wherein the smart device engages the front face or the back face of the concealment member; wherein the front face of the concealment member includes surface ornamentation, and wherein the concealment member is configured to permit a user to engage the smart device while the smart device is concealed. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The smart device concealment system of claim 14, wherein the smart device comprises a user interface side and an opposite back side. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The smart device concealment system of claim 14, wherein the user interface side of the smart device faces the user's body or the user's garment. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The smart device concealment system of claim 14, wherein the opposite back side of the smart device engages the back face of the concealment member. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The smart device concealment system of claim 14, wherein the concealment member comprises plastic, copper, stainless steel, platinum, silver, gold, or combinations thereof. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The smart device concealment system of claim 14, wherein the concealment member is configured to permit charging of the smart device. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The smart device concealment system of claim 19, further comprising a charger module for recharging a battery of the smart device. ### Claim 21 A wearable smart device concealment system, comprising: a concealment member including a front face and a back face, the back face of the concealment member configured to engage a smart device; and an attachment mechanism configured to attach the concealment system to a user's body or a user's garment, wherein the concealment member is configured to permit a user to engage the smart device while the smart device is concealed.