Teaching and Aiding Interactive Apparel

Abstract

The demand for earlier independence among children, greater functional independence by the disabled, confident living by the adult aloof, and longer independent living by the elderly is increasing among individuals, family members, and society. Proper apparel use is a key part of independent living. Interactive apparel incorporates static and dynamic Indicators, Manipulators, and devices integrated within or positioned in, on, or about apparel to teach and aid wearers in initiating and maintaining proper apparel function and fashion. Disclosed is interactive apparel to teach and aid proper use without undue situational and apparel knowledge, without undue physical demands, and without undue secondary action.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Application with Application No. 61 / 910,687, Docket Number ELLIS.T-LZ.001PP, EFSID 17542052 titled “Children's Learning Tool for Placing Footwear On Correct Foot” filed on Dec. 2, 2013, the entire contents and substance of which are hereby incorporated in total by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. The Field of the Invention[0005]Interactive apparel created with Indicators, Manipulators, and devices integrated within or placed in, on, or about articles of apparel for the teaching and aiding personal function and proper apparel function and fashion.[0006]2. Problem Statement[0007]The pace, priority, and perspective towards basic functions of life are evolving. The expectation of all human beings from the individual them self, to family mem...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a system for using interactive apparel to teach and aid individuals in wearing clothes for proper function and fashion. The system includes indicators and manipulators that can compel the apparel to be assembled in a certain way or with other items to ensure proper function and appearance. The system can be used for children of all ages, adults, and the elderly, and can also be used to improve personal performance and expression. The patent aims to provide guidance and instruction for anyone who needs it when putting together an outfit.

Problems solved by technology

This disclosure is useful in addressing not having or needing a full state of knowledge or cognitive ability associated with apparel use, association, function, and fashion that may result from any condition whether it has not yet been gained, it is intermittent, it is partial and without full use, it cannot be assembled usefully or regularly, it is available but confidence or recognition no longer makes it reliable, there is a lack of interest or attention to make it reliable, knowledge has been lost, or any other of many reasons or loss of partial to full physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, or other ability.

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