Self-organing communications network and systems
A communications node includes an apparel item in the form of a harness that includes a primary portion. A halo element extends from the primary portion and is configured to be worn about the neck. A fastener that demountably couples the primary portion to the halo element. An antenna element positioned within the apparel item. An A/V hub is affixed to the halo portion and configured to receive audio/video input. The apparel item also includes a communications device and battery. A control circuit is communicatively coupled to the antenna element, the A/V hub, the communications device, and the battery. The A/V hub demountably and communicatively couples to an audio/video source. The control circuit is configured to establish a self-organizing WAN with computing devices that connect directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to the WAN. The antenna elements include a graphene polymer conductive composition. The apparel item is multilayered and reflects RF radiation.
1. A wearable communications node, comprising:
an apparel item in the form of a harness that comprises:
a primary portion;
a halo element extending from the primary portion and positioned about the neck region of the user;
a fastener that demountably couples the primary portion to the halo element;
an antenna element;
an A/V hub affixed proximate to the halo element that receives audio and/or video input;
a communications device;
a battery;
a control circuit communicatively coupled to the antenna element, the A/V hub,
the communications device, and the battery;
wherein
the A/V hub demountably and communicatively couples to an audio/video source;
the control circuit is configured to establish, via the communication hub, a self-organizing local area network (“LAN”) with a plurality of computing devices that each connects directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to the LAN
the antenna element comprises:
a conductive composition comprising:
fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene;
a polymer;
the fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene
form a three-dimensional percolated network within the polymer; and
are separated on a nanoscale within the polymer.
2. The wearable communications node of claim 1 , wherein
the apparel item further comprises a multilayered material;
the multilayered material comprises a layer that reflects RF radiation.
3. The wearable communications node of claim 2 , wherein
the layer comprises a conductive material.
4. The wearable communications node of claim 3 , wherein
the layer comprises a foam.
5. The wearable communications node of claim 1 , wherein
the apparel item is hermetically sealed.
6. The wearable computing node of claim 1 , wherein
the A/V hub comprises a microphone.
7. The wearable computing node of claim 1 , further comprising:
a container comprising:
a first portion;
a second portion pivotably coupled to the first portion;
an open state;
a closed state;
wherein
the first portion and the second portion are each open ended structures;
in the open state
the first portion is pivoted away from the second portion and thereby internally exposes the first portion and the second portion;
the container receives the wearable computing node;
in the closed state
the first portion is pivoted towards and positioned on the second portion;
the first portion is demountably coupled to the second portion via a second fastener; and
the container surrounds the wearable computing device.
8. The wearable computing node of claim 7 , wherein
the container further comprises a foam insert that receives the wearable computing device;
the foam insert
provides impact resistance; and
comprises the composition and thereby provides EMI shielding.
9. The wearable computing node of claim 7 , wherein
one or more of the first portion and the second portion comprise the composition.
10. The wearable computing node of claim 1 , wherein
the graphene sheets are present in the composition at least at 0.52 vol. %.
11. The wearable computing node of claim 1 , wherein
one of the computing devices is an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV);
the AAV comprises a second communications device; and
the second communications device receives a RF signal from the wearable communications node at a first baud rate and transmit the RF signal at a second baud rate.
12. The wearable computing node of claim 1 , wherein
the communications device is communicatively coupled to an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV);
the AAV comprises a second communications device; and
the second communications device receives a RF signal from the wearable communications node at a first baud rate and transmit the RF signal at a second baud rate.
13. A wearable communications node, comprising:
an apparel item in the form of a harness that comprises:
a primary portion;
a halo element extending from the primary portion and positioned about the neck region of the user;
a fastener that demountably couples the primary portion to the halo element;
an antenna element;
an A/V hub affixed proximate to the halo element that receives audio and/or video input;
a communications device;
a battery;
a control circuit communicatively coupled to the antenna element, the A/V hub, the communications device, and the battery;
wherein
the A/V hub
comprises a microphone;
demountably and communicatively couples to an audio/video source;
the control circuit is configured to establish, via the communication hub, a self-organizing local area network (“LAN”) with a plurality of computing devices that each connects directly, dynamically, and non-hierarchically to the LAN
the antenna element comprises:
a conductive composition comprising:
fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene;
a polymer;
the fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene
form a three-dimensional percolated network within the polymer; and
are separated on a nanoscale within the polymer.
14. The wearable communications node of claim 13 , wherein
the apparel item further comprises a multilayered material;
the multilayered material comprises a layer that reflects RF radiation; and
the layer comprises a conductive material and a foam.
15. The wearable communications node of claim 13 , wherein
the apparel item is hermetically sealed.
16. The wearable computing node of claim 13 , further comprising:
a container comprising:
a first portion;
a second portion pivotably coupled to the first portion;
an open state;
a closed state;
a foam insert;
wherein
the first portion and the second portion are each open ended structures;
in the open state
the first portion is pivoted away from the second portion and thereby internally exposes the first portion and the second portion;
the container receives the wearable computing node;
in the closed state
the first portion is pivoted towards and positioned on the second portion;
the first portion is demountably coupled to the second portion via a second fastener;
the container surrounds the wearable computing device;
the foam insert
provides impact resistance; and
comprises the composition and thereby provides EMI shielding.
17. The wearable computing node of claim 13 , wherein
the graphene sheets are present in the composition at least at 0.52 vol. %.
18. The wearable computing node of claim 13 , wherein
one of the computing devices is an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV);
the AAV comprises a second communications device; and
the second communications device receives a RF signal from the wearable communications node at a first baud rate and transmit the RF signal at a second baud rate.
19. The wearable computing node of claim 13 , wherein
the communications device is communicatively coupled to an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV);
the AAV comprises a second communications device; and
the second communications device receives a RF signal from the wearable communications node at a first baud rate and transmit the RF signal at a second baud rate.