NECKBAND PROXIMITY SENSOR TRANSCEIVER AND VIBRATING DEVICE

EMETTEUR-RECEPTEUR DE CAPTEUR DE PROXIMITE DE CORDON CERVICAL ET DISPOSITIF DE VIBRATION

English Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of general consumer products.
Disclosed is a
Neckband Proximity Sensor and Vibrating Device comprised of a neckband with
two
small Transceivers. (Transceiver is considered a transmitter and receiver
combined in a
single package.) The transmitter creates an electromagnetic field that is cast
around
and below a person's neck. This device also includes 2 wristband bracelets
with
proximity sensors and vibrators built in.
The user will wear the neckband around his or her neck and one wristband
around
each wrist. The main body of the neckband is shaped like a C, and is open on
both
ends. Each end of the neckband houses a small Transceiver, along with a
vibrating
device. There is also a micro processor and timing module in the neckband. In
order for
this neckband to charge, there is a charger mating recess. To maintain the
battery life
when not in use, there is an on off switch on the neckband and on each
wristband.
The vibrating wristband(s) main body is wearable around the wrist and contains
a
vibrating device, control module microprocessor and proximity sensor, along
with a
battery that has an ability to be charged by way of a charger mating recess
allowing for
a cable at this time, but could change as technology evolves. We will be using
a micro-
usb port, allowing for an external charger device to be hooked up via a charge
cable.
As the main body of the wristband is worn around each wrist of a user, the
vibration
occurring on the wristband of the invention notifies the user by means of
vibration
when the person comes too close to his or her face. This vibration
notification will
occur when the proximity sensor that is built into each wristband picks up the

electromagnetic field created by the neckband Transceiver(s).
In addition to the above, there may also be a small internal microprocessor
that works
with a cloud bluetooth format. An application may also accompany this
invention to
help the user track how often the user tries to touch his or her face on a
daily basis.
This invention relies on proximity sensor devices that offer a hands off
experience with
a tactile end point such as a vibration, where an object "in this case the
face" is sensed
without being touched and a sensory output in the form of a vibration is
created on the
persons neck & wrist(s). This current invention, as mentioned above, also
pertains to
neckbands, along with vibrators. This device may be created using silicone,
metal,
wood and rubber bracelets with built in sensors and vibrators. This invention
comes in
different sizes for toddlers, youth and adults.
The usage of this device notify a person not to touch his or her face via a
vibration sent
out as the warning. The reasons people do not want to touch their face can be
for
many different reason's: to avoid germs, bacteria and viruses, reduce acne, or
even to
reduce touching the eyes, nose, or mouth when not wanting too. The
applications of
this device are many and fall mainly into a hygiene category.

Claims

Claims
Claim
[Claim 1] A neckband, comprising: a body wearable around the neck , the body
having
2 Transceivers built in. The Transceivers, specifically the transmitter within
the
transceiver casts an electromagnetic field outwards that will be sensed by the

proximity sensors that are built into the wristband(s) when the wristband(s)
move into
the electromagnetic field. The neckband will also have a proximity sensor, as
well built
into it, along with a vibration module that can be turned on or off.
[Claim 2] As according to Claim 1, the external body of the neckband will have
an on/
off switch. It will also have a charger mating recess for a cable.
[Claim 3] The vibrating wristband(s); this device needs two wristbands: one
for each
wrist "left and right", both comprise of a body wearable on the wrist, and
each has a
vibration module, user interface that houses the proximity sensor, a micro-
processor,
timer and control module, vibration mechanism module, and a as mentioned, a
proximity sensor that is there to detect the electromagnetic transmitter which
is part of
the Transceiver housed in the neckband. Each wristband will have an on/off
switch.
[Claim 4] For clarity, the vibration wristband according to claim 3, where in
the
wristband body is internally provided with a proximity sensor that acts as a
communication module for triggering the electromagnetic field and setting off
the
vibration in a wristband or both wristbands may be triggered depending on
proximity to
the electromagnetic field created by the Transceiver in the neckband. The
proximity
sensor is situated within each bracelet(s) Electronic Node.
[Claim 5] As according to Claim 3, A microprocessor will also be part of the
device in
the neckband with bluetooth capability, and also in the wristbands. This
microprocessor may be used in conjunction with a web application to track the
number
of times a person goes to touch his or her face.
[Claim 6] There will also need to be a 'wireless' transceiver in order to have
the user or
internet server connect. If it is that there is a web application, a wireless
transceiver will
be necessary and placed internally into all three parts of the device: the
neckband and
two wristband bracelets.
[Claim 7] The purpose of this Neckband Proximity Sensor Transceiver and
Vibrating
Wristband Device is to warn the user to not touch his or her face. The warning
is in the
form of a vibration in both wristbands, and if the user chooses, the neckband,
as well.
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Embodiments of the invention and Drawings
[0011] The present invention will be further described in detail below with
reference to
the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is understood that the specific
embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are
not
intended to limit the invention. The implementation of this embodiment will be

described in detail below with reference to the specific drawings.
[0012] In this embodiment, a neckband (1) body is provided and 2 wristband(s),
and
these wristband(s) (7) each include a body that has a vibration (3) mechanism
module,
a proximity sensor (12). Plus a communication module, control module and timer

module, along with a micro-processor all are situated within the Electronic
Node (2).
The proximity sensor (12) is triggered by the Transceiver (10) within the
neckband (1).
Specifically, the Transceiver is internally stored within the neckband (1).
[0013] The proximity sensor (12) situated within the wristband(s) (7)
Electronic Node (2)
pick up the Transceiver's (10) electromagnetic field, (Fig. 5) and when this
happens, as
the sensors are plugged into the vibration devices (3) control module, the
device then
will vibrate (15) alerting the user to stop and not touch his or her face.
[0014] The vibration (3) module works with the control module via a timer all
situated in
the electronic node (2), so it will only vibrate (15) for a set amount of
time.
[0015] Therefore, the vibrating (3) wristband(s) (7) in this embodiment is
worn on each
wrist of the user, and can alert the user through vibration (15) when the user
comes too
close to his or her face. The neckband (1) also has a vibration (3) module and
this can
be turned off or on (6) depending on the user's preference. The vibration (15)
will not
affect people around the user. It can be used in all sorts of environments;
most likely
public environments where the risk of viruses and germs are greater than at
home.
[0016] The external body of the neckband (1) is made of plastic and silicone,
rubber,
and may contain metals too. It has an on and off switch (6). The neckband (1)
also has
a charger mating recess for cables known as the charge port (5).
[0017] The external body of the wristband(s) (7) is made of silicone, plastic,
rubber, and
metals, with a possibility of wood too. The wristband closure may open or
closed. If
closed, the securement method for the wristband closure (8) may consist of a
hook
and loop, clasp, snap closure, clip, button, velcro depending on the design
and
functionality needed at the time for the wristband(s). The Wristband(s)
Electronics
board (9) will have an on and off button, known as the on/off switch (6), and
a
capability of being externally charged through the charger mating recess plug
for a
cable known as the charge port (5)). The body internally has the electronic
node,(2)
proximity sensor (12) and vibration protrusion (3), along with the wristband
(7) body.
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[0018] Accompanying this device, there is a Charge Unit that has multiple
micro USB
plugs to accommodate the charging of the items: 2 wristbands (7) and 1
neckband (1).
Each of the three items that make up the Device; the neckband (1), and two
wristbands
will need a power supply (13) such as a battery and Alternating Current
adapter circuit.
The DC power supply (13) may be a battery, a fuel cell, or similar DC power
source that
needs to be recharged on a periodic basis. To charge the neckband (1) or two
wristband "bracelets" the user will need to use the Micro USB for Charging
referred to
as the Charge Port (5).
[0019] A proximity Sensor (12) picks up on the electromagnetic field (14)
created by the
Transceiver (10) housed within the neckband (1).
[0020] There is also a wireless transceiver. (10) This wireless transceiver
(10) situated
within the wristbands (7) works with the user's connected device and, or
Server to
connect the device to the web application in order to track how often per day
a person
tries to touch his or her face.
[0021] The neckband (1) is durable and comfortable for the user to wear. The
neckband
internal structure has an Interconnection of the Nodes with Wire (4) (Fig. 1A)
through
the Band. The neckband also has a charge port (5), and vibrator (3). (Fig.3)
The
neckband (1) contains an on/off Switch (6), along with a transceiver (10), and
wire. (11)
(Fig. 3)
[0022] The vibrator (3) within the wristband(s) rests up against the skin of
the user on
his or her inner wrist and gives a vibration (15) when the proximity sensor
(12) is
triggered by entered the electromagnetic field (14) created by the transmitter
which is
part of the transceiver. (10)
[0022] When the proximity sensor(s) (12) enter the electromagnetic field (14)
created by
the transceiver's (10) transmitter, a vibration (15) from the wristbands (7)
occurs and
can affect the person wearing the wristbands (7) by warning the person to not
touch
his or her face. The neckband (1) can also give off a vibration (15) when the
proximity
sensor (12) is triggered. (Fig. 5)
[0023] As mentioned, there is an interconnection of the nodes (2) with wire
(11) through
the neckband (1). (Fig. 4)
The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present
invention, and
is not intended to limit the present invention. Any Modifications, equivalent
substitutions and improvements, made within the spirit and principles of the
current
invention should be included in the present invention. Within the scope of the

protection of the invention.
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Image Index:
1 Neck Band.
2 Electronic Node.
3 Vibrator.
4 Interconnection of the Nodes with Wire through the Band.
Charge Port.
6 On/Off Switch.
7 Wristband.
8 Wristband Closure.
9 Electronics board.
Transceiver.
11 Wire
12 Proximity Sensor
13 Power supply
14 Electromagnetic field
Vibrations
*Transceiver is considered a transmitter and receiver combined in a single
package.
Drawings
Figures
Fig. lA - is schematic drawing of the present neckband that shows (1) Neck
Band, (2) Electronic Node (3) Vibrator and (4) Interconnection of the Nodes
with
Wire through the Band;
Fig. 1B - is a schematic drawing of present invention showing the neckband
(1),
the Electronic Node (2), the Charge Port (5), and the On/Off Switch (6);
Fig. 2A - is a schematic drawing of the present invention showing the
Wristband(s) Electronic Node (2), Vibrator (3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch
(6),
Wristband (7), and Wristband Closure (8);
Fig. 2B - is a schematic drawing of the present invention the Vibrator (3),
and
Wristband (7)
Fig. 3 - is a cross-section drawing of the present invention neckband (1),
Vibrator
(3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch (6), Electronics Board (9), Transceiver
(10),
Wire (11), and Power Supply (13);
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Fig. 4 - is a cross-section drawing of the present invention wristbands (7),
Vibrator (3), Charge Port (5), On/Off Switch (6), Electronics board (9),
Transceiver (10), and proximity Sensor (12);
Fig. 5 - is a schematic drawing of the present invention of the neckband (1)
and
wristbands (7) creating a vibration (15) when the wristband (7) moves into the

electromagnetic field (14).
Fig. 6 - is a chart schematic of the current invention.
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Description

Description
Manual Title: Neckband proximity Sensor Transceiver and Vibrating Device
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hygiene and
household
articles, and particularly to the field of proximity sensor devices with
biofeedback.
[0002] For the neckband, within the plastic casing, on one end, or on both
ends of the
neck band there will be either 1 or 2 Transceivers ( one not the left side and
one
Transceiver on the right) and will be included within the internal structure
of the
neckband.
[0003] The Transceivers will create an electromagnetic field below the persons
head,
along with being able to receive an input. This kind of magnetic field
(created by a
Transceiver within the neckband) stretches out to about 3-9 inches for the
device's
sensing distance depending on what is best, and this is to be determined
through more
tests.
[0004] A device's sensing distance refers to the distance in which an object
triggers an
ON signal. It may be considered a proximity sensor's maximum possible sensing
range. Set distance is defined as the maximum stable detection range.
[0005] The silicone wristbands have proximity sensors stored in each of them:
one
wristband with a sensor for the left wrist and one wristband with a proximity
sensor for
the right wrist. Each wrist band also will have a small vibrator built in &
connected to
the proximity sensor.
[0006] A vibration from the vibrator will occur if the person hits the
magnetic field's
detection range that is created by the neckband Transceiver. The device will
be made
up of an assortment of materials: silicone, plastic, metal, rubber and
possibly even
wood.
Background of the Device and Technique
[0007] In public places, such as malls, offices, dining facilities, and other
high traffic
public areas, there is a need not to place your hands on or near your face to
reduce the
spread of viruses and other germs that can contaminate and make a person's
body
sick. This product is effectively a practical device with a end result of not
touching
one's face through the process of a proximity sensor when it hits the
Transceivers
electromagnetic field that sends out a vibration onto a person's wrist(s) and
neckband,
which in turn, will bring awareness to the person that he or she may have
almost
touched his or her face.
Technical Problem
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[0008] The object of the current invention is to provide 2 vibrating
wristband(s) that will
trigger the Transceiver's electromagnetic field sending out a vibration on a
person's
wrist warning the user to not touch one's face. The neckband can also be
vibrating,
depending on the users choice. Without this vibration warning, people are
prone to
touch their face and children especially do so on a subconscious level.
Problem Solution
Technical Solution
[0009] The present invention is implemented in such a manner that the
vibrating
wristband includes a body that can be worn on each wrist, and the body has a
vibration mechanism that is set off when the proximity sensor is triggered.
The
vibration mechanism module, also has a timer module connected to it, along
with the
control module to allocate how long the vibration occurs.
[0010] Further, as mentioned, a proximity sensor offering up to 6 degrees of
freedom
"6D0F" is internally situated within each of the bracelet(s) "wristbands" and
the
neckband; the proximity sensor acts as an external terminal, and the neckband
houses
the Transceiver. The neckband will also have a vibrator that goes off when the

wristbands vibration module is activated.
Advantageous Effects of the invention
Beneficial Effect
Compared with the prior art, this invention, two vibrating wristband(s), the
body of each
wristband to be worn around each wrist, can alert the user by vibration not to
touch his
or her face when the proximity sensor(s) internally situated, one in each
wristband,
triggering the Transceiver that is in the neckband body, which is worn around
the
persons neck.
The vibration from the wristband(s) can affect the person wearing the
wristband(s) by
warning the person to not touch his or her face. It can be used in numerous
public
locations to reduce the spread of germs and viruses. We recommend wearing the
wristband(s) also referred to herein as bracelets in a supine manner. The
proximity
sensor protrusion should be on the supine side of the wrist, also known as the

underside of the wrist, (not on the top side where a watch would normally be
warren.)
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This invention is not revolutionary and is a combination of old items with a
new
application.
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Representative Drawing