Wearable smart electronics
A wearable electronics device with at least one replaceable ornamentation that can be structured and configured to attach to a user's ear in at least two locations and provide a user with the ability to have a changeable aesthetic. The connections to a user's ear can vary from posts to clips and may also include a hanger that can be an additional connection to a user's ear by providing purchase on the user's ear from the antitragus to the tragus, thereby improving the weight distribution of the device as compared to existing wearable electronics. Such wearable electronics may include audio components and biometric sensors to provide monitoring of a user's health.
1 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
a first attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe;
a second attachment module;
a hanger that protrudes from the second attachment module, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to mount an external portion of the ear above the earlobe;
an electronics module comprising electronics;
a length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a distance between an end of the first attachment module and an end of the second attachment module, wherein the length adjustment mechanism comprises a spring-loaded rail; and
a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the first attachment module.
2 . The adjustable device of claim 1 , wherein the first attachment module further comprises a post or a clip, wherein the post or the clip are structured and configured to attach to the earlobe.
3 . The adjustable device of claim 1 , wherein the first attachment module further comprises an extension, and wherein the extension comprises the first ornamentation-attachment site.
4 . The adjustable device of claim 1 , wherein the hanger further comprises a head and a stem disposed between the head and the second attachment module and wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear.
5 . The adjustable device of claim 4 , wherein the stem comprises a second clip.
6 . The adjustable device of claim 1 , wherein the electronics module comprises an assembly selected from a group consisting of wireless antenna, UI/UX interface, microphone, speaker, circuitry, battery, charging conduit, biosensor, haptic sensor, environmental sensors, transducer, computing processor chip, storage chip, and combinations thereof.
7 . The adjustable device of claim 6 , wherein the hanger does not comprise a speaker.
8 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
a first attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe via a post or a clip;
a second attachment module;
a hanger that protrudes from the second attachment module, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to mount an external portion of the ear above the earlobe;
an electronics module comprising electronics;
a distance between an end of the first attachment module and an end of the second attachment module;
a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is not positioned behind the earlobe and is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools; and
a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the first attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is not positioned behind the earlobe and is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
9 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the electronics module comprises an assembly selected from a group consisting of wireless antenna, UI/UX interface, microphone, speaker, circuitry, battery, charging conduits, biosensors, haptic sensors, environmental sensors, transducers, computing processor chips, data storage chips, and combinations thereof.
10 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the hanger is comprised of a head and a stem disposed between the head and the second attachment module and wherein the hanger does not comprise a speaker.
11 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , further comprising a length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the distance between the end of the first attachment module and the end of the second attachment module.
12 . The adjustable device of claim 11 , wherein the length adjustment mechanism comprises a series of iteratively placed grooves within the first attachment module configured to interact with a protruding attachment point on the second attachment module such that a user can adjust the distance between the end of the first attachment module and the end of the second attachment module by inserting the protruding attachment point into a selected one of the grooves.
13 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the stem comprises a second clip.
14 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured with a slot for receiving a corresponding protrusion on a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
15 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the modules are positioned such that when the adjustable device is attached to the ear, the electronics module obscures the hanger from view.
16 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein all the electronics associated with the adjustable device are contained within the electronics module.
17 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the electronics module comprises a speaker.
18 . The adjustable device of claim 17 , wherein the speaker is positioned outside of the ear when the adjustable device is attached to the ear.
19 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the hanger does not comprise a speaker.
20 . The adjustable device of claim 8 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling any particular module and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without assembling any particular module.
21 . The adjustable device of claim 20 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another and reconnected together without the use of tools.
22 . The adjustable device of claim 20 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another without disconnecting any electric wiring and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without connecting any electric wiring.
23 . The adjustable device of claim 20 , wherein the second attachment module includes a set of rails, wherein the set of rails are structured to fit within slots located on the electronics module.
24 . A method of attaching an adjustable device to an ear comprising the steps of:
providing the adjustable device comprising:
a first attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe via a post or a first clip;
a second attachment module;
a hanger that protrudes from the second attachment module, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to mount an external portion of the ear above the earlobe, and further wherein the hanger comprises a head and a stem;
an electronics module comprising electronics;
at least one length adjustment mechanism, wherein the length adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a distance between an end of the first attachment module and an end of the second attachment module;
a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools; and
a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the first attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is not positioned behind the earlobe and is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools;
determining a distance from a connection point on the earlobe to the external portion of the ear above the earlobe;
using the at least one length adjustment mechanism to adjust the distance between the post or clip, and the head of the hanger to the determined distance from the connection point on the earlobe to the external portion of the ear above the earlobe;
attaching the first attachment module to the earlobe; and
hanging the hanger onto the external portion of the ear above the earlobe.
25 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the electronics module comprises an assembly selected from a group consisting of wireless antenna, UI/UX interface, microphone, speaker, circuitry, battery, charging conduits, biosensors, haptic sensors, environmental sensors, transducers, computing processor chips, storage chips, and combinations thereof.
26 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the head does not comprise an electronic component.
27 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the stem comprises a second clip.
28 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
a first attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe;
a second attachment module;
a hanger that protrudes from the second attachment module, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear;
an electronics module comprising electronics, wherein the electronics module comprises a speaker; and
wherein the hanger does not comprise a speaker.
29 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , wherein the hanger comprises a stem and a head, wherein the stem is disposed between the head and the second attachment module.
30 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , further comprising at least one length adjustment mechanism, wherein the length adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust a distance between an end of the first attachment module and an end of the second attachment module.
31 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , wherein the modules are positioned such that when the adjustable device is attached to the ear, the electronics module obscures the hanger from view.
32 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , wherein all the electronics associated with the adjustable device are contained within the electronics module.
33 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , wherein the speaker is positioned outside of the ear when the adjustable device is attached to the ear.
34 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling any particular module and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without assembling any particular module.
35 . The adjustable device of claim 34 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another and reconnected together without the use of tools.
36 . The adjustable device of claim 34 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another without disconnecting any electric wiring and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without connecting any electric wiring.
37 . The adjustable device of claim 34 , wherein the second attachment module includes a set of rails, wherein the set of rails are structured to fit within slots located on the electronics module.
38 . The adjustable device of claim 28 , further comprising a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools, and a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the first attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
39 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
a first attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe;
a second attachment module;
a hanger that protrudes from the second attachment module, wherein the hanger comprises a stem and a head, wherein the stem is disposed between the head and the second attachment module, and wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear; and
an electronics module comprising electronics, wherein the electronics module comprises a speaker and all the electronics associated with the adjustable device are contained in the electronics module.
40 . The adjustable device of claim 39 , wherein the modules are positioned such that when the adjustable device is attached to the ear, the electronics module obscures the hanger from view.
41 . The adjustable device of claim 39 , the speaker is positioned outside of the ear when the adjustable device is attached to the ear.
42 . The adjustable device of claim 39 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling any particular module and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without assembling any particular module.
43 . The adjustable device of claim 42 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another and reconnected together without the use of tools.
44 . The adjustable device of claim 42 , wherein each of the first or the second attachment module can be disconnected from one another without disconnecting any electronics or electric wiring and the modules can be reconnected together without connecting any electronics or electric wiring.
45 . The adjustable device of claim 42 , wherein the second attachment module includes a set of rails, wherein the set of rails are structured to fit within slots located on the electronics module.
46 . The adjustable device of claim 39 , further comprising a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools, and a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the first attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
47 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
an attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe via a post or a clip;
an electronics module, wherein the electronics module comprises electronics and a hanger, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear; and
wherein the adjustable device is modular such that the attachment module and the electronics module are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling either module and are configured to be reconnected together without assembling either module;
a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools, and a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
48 . The adjustable device of claim 47 , wherein the modules are configured to be disconnected from one another and reconnected together without the use of tools.
49 . The adjustable device of claim 47 , wherein the hanger comprises a speaker.
50 . The adjustable device of claim 47 , wherein all the electronics associated with the adjustable device are contained within the electronics module.
51 . The adjustable device of claim 47 , wherein the modules are positioned such that when the adjustable device is attached to the ear, the electronics module obscures the hanger from view.
52 . The adjustable device of claim 47 , wherein the modules are further configured to be disconnected from one another without disconnecting any electric wiring and the modules are configured to be reconnected together without connecting any electric wiring.
53 . An adjustable device for securing to an ear comprising:
an attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe via a post or a clip;
an electronics module, wherein the electronics module comprises electronics and a hanger, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear;
wherein the adjustable device is modular such that the attachment module and the electronics module are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling either module and are configured to be reconnected together without assembling either module; and
wherein the attachment module includes a length adjuster comprising a series of iteratively placed grooves and the electronics module includes a protruding attachment point that interacts with any of the grooves such that a user can adjust the distance between the hanger and an end of the attachment module by selecting a particular groove for the interaction.
54 . The adjustable device of claim 53 , further comprising a first ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the electronics module, wherein the first ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools, and a second ornamentation-attachment site disposed on the attachment module, wherein the second ornamentation-attachment site is configured to receive a replaceable ornamentation without the use of tools.
55 . An adjustable device of claim 47 , for securing to an ear comprising:
an attachment module structured and configured to engage with an earlobe via a post or a clip;
an electronics module, wherein the electronics module comprises electronics and a hanger, wherein the hanger is structured and configured to attach to a portion of the ear from an antitragus to a tragus of the ear;
wherein the adjustable device is modular such that the attachment module and the electronics module are configured to be disconnected from one another without disassembling either module and are configured to be reconnected together without assembling either module; and
wherein the attachment module is configured to engage with the earlobe via the post and wherein the attachment module includes a length adjuster comprising a series of iteratively placed holes each of which can provide passage of the post such that a user can adjust the distance between the hanger and the post by selecting a particular hole to receive the post.