Device for providing alerts via electric stimulation
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Inactive Publication Date: 2017-01-05
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The invention is a device that provides alert signals to a user by delivering a low intensity electric shock through electrodes placed on the skin. The device can be worn as a wristband and is designed to be secured to the skin. The device can be programmed by the user to deliver different types of alert signals based on the user's needs and environmental or physiological events. The device can also include sensors to gather information about the user's environment or state of activity, which can be used to change the alert signals. The device provides a discrete and uncomfortable sensation for the user, allowing them to recognize the event being notified by the device.
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However, even such silent alerts suffer from the problem that, whilst they may be less intrusive than sounds, they can still cause an unwanted disturbance or interruption in situations such as meetings or other social situations.
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[0043]Referring to FIG. 1, the wearable device may be in the form of a wristband 2 having a strap 3 with a releasable fastening such as hook and loop fasteners for attaching it to the user's wrist. The wristband 2 includes a pair of electrodes 4 which are positioned spaced apart on the inner surface 6 of the band 2 so as to be in contact with the user's skin. The electrodes 4 may for example take the form of stainless steel pads.
[0044]The band 2 is conveniently relatively thin, for example around 8 mm thick. The electrodes may be relatively small, for example about 5 mm in diameter, and spaced around 50 mm apart. The electrodes 4 may also serve as galvanic skin response (GSR) plates for measuring a physiological state of the wearer, for example having 16 bit resolution.
[0045]A vibrating element 8 such as is known in the art may be mounted inside the device for example adjacent one of the electrodes 4. The device may also include other outputs such as a speaker and a light.
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A wearable device for providing alert signals to a user is adapted to be secured adjacent the skin of the user and comprises a controller adapted to receive an alert instruction corresponding to an alert event, and at least one electrode arranged to be in contact with the skin in use of the device for providing an alert stimulus in the form of a mild electric shock. The controller is arranged to actuate the electrode(s) to supply an alert signal corresponding to the alert instruction by selecting one of a plurality of alert signals in dependence upon the event.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation of PCT Patent Application No. PCT / GB2014 / 052690 having International filing date of Sep. 4, 2014, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61 / 874,107 filed on Sep. 5, 2013, 61 / 874,219 filed on Sep. 5, 2013, and United Kingdom Patent Application Nos. 1315764.9 filed on Sep. 4, 2013, 1315765.6 filed on Sep. 4, 2013, and 1400225.7 filed on Jan. 7, 2014. The contents of the above applications are all incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein in their entirety.FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a device for providing alerts relating to particular events to a user, and in particular for providing alerts in a discrete manner.[0003]There are many users of devices such as mobile phones, mobile phone applications, electronic calendars etc. who require to be notified or alerted of events such as receiving a telephone call, text message or email mes...
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IPC IPC(8): G08B6/00G08B25/10G08B25/01
CPCG08B1/08G08B6/00G08B7/06A61B5/0205A61B5/02438A61B5/681G06Q10/109G16H40/63G16H10/60G16H40/20G16H50/20G16H15/00A61B5/0022G06Q10/1093G06Q10/1095G16H40/67G16H20/30A61B5/369A61B5/389H04L67/535G06F3/015G06F3/0484G06F2203/011H04L67/306A61B5/0048A61B5/02055G08B25/016G08B25/10A61B5/021A61B5/0533A61B5/486A61B5/4866A61B5/4875A61B5/7445A61B5/7475G06F1/163G06F3/017G06F3/0346G06F3/04883G06F2203/04808H04Q9/00H04Q2209/40
Inventor KARSTEN, PETER
Owner ZERO360