Wearable computer system
This invention involves a wearable computer having computer components movably located in a collar that the user wears around his or her neck. The computer components can be a display or monitor, or a microphone or any other computer component.
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24 . A user-supported computer system, comprising:
a user-supported computer and
a wearable collar coupled to the computer, said wearable collar including at least one computer input/output component at least partially enclosed with the wearable collar,
wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed within the wearable collar such that the computer input/output component can be extended outside the wearable collar.
25 . The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed longitudinally within the wearable collar.
26 . The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is a display, an earphone, or a microphone.
27 . The system of claim 24 wherein the computer includes an input/output interface for electrically coupling with the at least one computer input/output component of the wearable collar.
28 . The system of claim 24 wherein the wearable collar is detachably coupled to a separate article of clothing.
29 . The system of claim 24 wherein the wearable collar is attached to a separate article of clothing, said article of clothing being in electrical contact with the wearable collar and the computer input/output component enclosed therein.
30 . The system of claim 24 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is supported by at least one adjustable arm, the adjustable arm enables the computer input/output component be extended outside the wearable collar.
31 . The system of claim 24 wherein the wearable collar has a connection member for attachment to additional pieces of clothing.
32 . An user-wearable housing comprising:
an attachment member for securing the housing to the user;
a collar for surrounding a user's neck;
at least one computer input/output component at least partially enclosed in the collar; and
an electrical connection for coupling the housing to a computer,
wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed within the collar such that the computer input/output component can be extended outside the collar.
33 . The housing of claim 32 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is a display, an earphone, or a microphone.
34 . The housing of claim 32 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is supported by at least one adjustable arm, the adjustable arm enables the computer input/output component be extended outside the collar.
35 . The housing of claim 32 further comprising at least one pocket for holding the computer.
36 . The system of claim 32 wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed longitudinally within the wearable collar.