Annular wearable devices, systems, and methods of use thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a wearable device comprising a ring-shaped body, an input device, and an output device, the wearable device being designed for use with users, including users with one or more disabilities. The present disclosure also provides a system for wirelessly controlling a receiver device that includes a wearable device, a removable power storage system, a charging station, and a receiver device or a smart receiver device. The wearable device of the present disclosure is configured to be modular and interchangeable, and the system of the present disclosure is scalable to Internet and smart devices without the need to re-wire pre-existing devices. Methods of using such wearable devices, receiver devices, smart receiver devices and systems are also provided herein.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application hereby claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Application No. 63 / 394,515, filed on August 2, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present technology generally relates to devices, systems and methods related to wearable devices. In some embodiments, the present technology relates to devices, systems and methods for remote management of indoor environmental systems by people subject to physical limitations. Background Art

[0004] Portable electronic devices are now commonplace in much of the world and serve a variety of functions, including controlling other electronic devices. Because smartphones, tablet computers, e-book readers, and laptop computers are small and lightweight enough to be carried, and include onboard power storage devices and wireless communication units, they can be operated without a wired connection. However, these portable devices are not always within reach of the user, their operation typically requires the use of both hands and / or other input means and the user looking at the device, and the operation of these portable devices can be time consuming and difficult to navigate for users who lack technical knowledge. Specifically, devices with touch screens require the use of both hands and the user looking at the device; users who cannot perform these two activities are unable to use the device. Wearable electronic devices address only one of these difficulties—the device is not always within reach of the user or cannot be carried with them.

[0005] Wearable devices (such as glasses, watches, armbands, hearing aids, and rings) can be worn on a part of the user's body rather than physically held in the user's hand. These devices exhibit a variety of form factors, including various geometries and sizes with reduced footprints. Wearable device form factor affects comfort, appearance, and ease of use.

[0006] The operation of these wearable devices usually requires the use of both hands, and usually requires the user to interact with a graphical user interface (GUI) on the screen or provide voice commands as input. This is challenging for some users who are permanently or temporarily unable to use one or both hands, eyes, or voice. Specifically, users who lack fine motor control may find it very challenging to use small wearable device touch screens. For example, users who lack gross motor control due to stroke or quadriplegia may find it difficult to use such wearable devices because the user can neither raise their arms to view the small wearable device touch screen nor touch the small wearable device touch screen with both hands. Blind users may find it very slow and / or cumbersome to navigate the GUI on the small wearable device touch screen using a screen reader or screen magnifier. In addition, the wearable device must usually be removed to recharge it, making the wearable device useless when recharging.

[0007] In the United States, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, published on September 15, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference, provide regulatory guidance for public buildings for people with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. According to 28 CFR 35.151, public facilities must be "accessible to individuals with disabilities." The Fair Housing Design Manual (incorporated herein by reference) provides regulatory guidance on accessible design for new multi-family homes. These regulations include requirements for accessibility of environmental controls (such as light switches and thermostats). The US Green Building Council, publisher of the LEED standards, promotes "inclusive design" that includes assistive technology "controls for devices and systems affecting occupancy of the space and user comfort, including but not limited to lighting, window shades, and thermostats." Various countries around the world are encouraging aging in place through regulations and incentives related to adaptive control of the interior environment.

[0008] Therefore, there is a continuing need for wearable devices that accommodate the comfort, appearance, and ease of use needs of users of all abilities and disabilities, and for systems and methods for using such wearable devices to control other electronic devices, thereby providing control of various internal environments and making them accessible and inclusive. Summary of the invention

[0009] Therefore, according to the present disclosure, a wearable device that adapts to the needs of comfort, appearance and ease of use is provided herein. The present disclosure features a wearable device having a ring-shaped body, an input device and an output device. The present disclosure also features a system for wirelessly controlling a receiver device to reconfigure positioning, and a method for reconfiguring positioning using such a wearable device, a receiver device and a system. The present disclosure also features a system for wirelessly controlling an intelligent receiver device so that the intelligent device performs a function, and a method for performing a function using such a wearable device, an intelligent receiver device and a system.

[0010] The present disclosure provides a wearable device, which includes: a ring-shaped body; one or more input devices, wherein the one or more input devices are arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface; and one or more output devices, wherein the one or more output devices are arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the one or more input devices are selected from the group consisting of: a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a motion sensor, and a button. In some embodiments, the one or more output devices are selected from the group consisting of: a tactile source, a sound source, and an electromagnetic radiation source. In some embodiments, the tactile source is configured to generate a tactile signal. In some embodiments, the sound source includes a speaker assembly, and the speaker assembly is configured to generate a sound signal. In some embodiments, the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals. In some embodiments, the electromagnetic radiation source includes a light emitting diode. In some embodiments, the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals include one or more visible light signals or one or more invisible light signals. In some embodiments, the one or more invisible light signals include infrared radiation or radio frequency radiation.

[0012] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes one or more antenna assemblies, wherein the one or more antenna assemblies are configured on the outer circumferential surface. In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes one or more wireless communication units. In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes one or more processors. In some embodiments, the one or more processors are configured to control one or more functions of the wearable device. In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes a memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, which, when executed, cause the wearable device to detect sound, recognize voice commands, and communicate with one or more voice assistants.

[0013] In some embodiments, the one or more wireless communication units are configured to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth protocol, via near field communication protocol, RFID protocol, via Wi-Fi, via mesh network, via ultra-wideband, via radio frequency, via infrared, via cellular communication, or via global positioning system. In some embodiments, the one or more wireless communication units are configured to communicate wirelessly with one or more hubs via Bluetooth protocol or mesh protocol. In some embodiments, the one or more hubs are configured to interface with the Internet. In some embodiments, the one or more hubs are selected from the group consisting of: the charging station, the mobile device, and the smart device.

[0014] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more power storage devices, which are configured to store power. In some embodiments, the one or more power storage devices are removable and interchangeable. In some embodiments, the one or more power storage devices are configured to be charged at a charging station. In some embodiments, the charging station is configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices. In some embodiments, the one or more power storage devices are configured for inductive wireless charging or non-inductive wireless charging via pressure contact. In some embodiments, the magnet is configured to align the component for pressure contact. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more energy harvesting devices, wherein the one or more energy harvesting devices are configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices, and wherein the one or more energy harvesting devices are thermoelectric generators or transducers, such as piezoelectric devices.

[0015] In some embodiments, the wearable device further includes one or more biometric sensors, which are configured to sense and collect biometric information. In some embodiments, the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface. In some embodiments, the one or more biometric sensors are selected from the group consisting of: a heart rate sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and a glucose sensor. In some embodiments, the one or more biometric sensors include a first temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and is configured to sense the temperature of the user; and a second temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and is configured to sense the ambient temperature.

[0016] In some embodiments, the touch sensor comprises a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, an optical sensor or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the touch sensor is configured on the outer circumferential surface. In some embodiments, a fingerprint sensor is configured on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface.

[0017] In some embodiments, the sound sensor includes one or more microphones. In some embodiments, the one or more microphones include a first microphone, the first microphone is configured to detect sound; and a second microphone, the second microphone is used to detect sound, wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are configured to perform active noise cancellation.

[0018] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. In some embodiments, the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and the magnetometer. In some embodiments, the motion sensor and the one or more processors are configured to calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational motion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises a tactile surface configured to orient the wearable device relative to a user's finger. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises a power storage device indicator light configured on the outer circumferential surface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the wearable device is embodied as a ring, the ring comprising a first ring and a second ring, wherein the first ring and the second ring are configured to share a center. In some embodiments, the first ring is removable from the second ring. In some embodiments, the first ring is located proximal to the center and the second ring is located distal to the center. In some embodiments, the first ring is nested within the second ring, and in some embodiments, the first ring is adjacent to the second ring. In some embodiments, the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface of the first ring, and the first ring is nested within the second ring. In some embodiments, the wearable device is embodied as a ring, the ring being configured to be placed on and around a user's finger.

[0021] The present disclosure provides a system comprising one or more wearable devices and one or more receiver devices, wherein the one or more receiver devices are configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the one or more receiver devices comprise a receiver wireless communication unit, one or more receiver processors, one or more receiver power storage devices, an electromagnet, one or more positioning sensors, and a receiver memory. In some embodiments, the receiver memory stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors, which, when executed, cause the one or more receiver devices to detect the positioning of the electromagnet; actuate the electromagnet; and reconfigure the positioning.

[0022] In some embodiments, the receiver wireless communication unit comprises a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of: a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, and a motor.

[0023] In some embodiments, the one or more receiver devices further include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more receiver devices.

[0024] The present disclosure provides a system, which includes one or more wearable devices and one or more smart receiver devices, which are configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the one or more smart receiver devices include a smart receiver wireless communication unit, one or more smart receiver power storage devices, one or more smart receiver processors, and a smart receiver memory. In some embodiments, the smart receiver wireless communication unit includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the one or more smart receiver devices further include a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more smart receiver devices.

[0025] In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, which when executed cause the one or more wearable devices to detect a smart receiver identifier from the smart receiver memory; interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and cause one or more smart receiver devices to perform one or more functions. In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, which when executed cause the one or more wearable devices to receive a smart receiver identifier wirelessly transmitted by the smart receiver wireless communication unit, interface with the Internet, and cause one or more smart receiver devices to perform one or more functions.

[0026] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising turning on one or more wearable devices and activating the one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the activation step comprises touching the one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving the one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the method further comprises executing instructions, detecting the positioning of an electromagnet, actuating the electromagnet, and reconfiguring the positioning. In some embodiments, the method further comprises receiving one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source; and activating one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals via wireless communication.

[0027] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling one or more smart receiver devices, the method comprising turning on one or more wearable devices; and activating the one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the method further comprises detecting the smart receiver identifier from the smart receiver memory; and interfacing with the Internet to enable the one or more smart devices to perform one or more functions.

[0028] The present disclosure provides a method of controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising turning on one or more wearable devices of the system disclosed herein and activating the one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the method further comprises receiving the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source. In some embodiments, the method further comprises activating the one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

[0029] These and other embodiments are described in more detail in the Detailed Description below.For the avoidance of doubt, the present technology is not limited to, but illustrated by, the various embodiments herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary wearable device.

[0031] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A An exploded perspective view of a wearable device.

[0032] Figure 1C yes Figure 1A An exploded perspective view of a wearable device.

[0033] Figure 2A is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0034] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A A perspective view of a wearable device in which the power storage device has been removed from the wearable device.

[0035] Figure 2C is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0036] Figure 2D yes Figure 2C A perspective view of a wearable device in which two power storage devices have been removed from the wearable device.

[0037] Figure 2E is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0038] Figure 2F yes Figure 2ETop view of the wearable device.

[0039] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 4A An exemplary wearable device positioned on a user's finger is depicted.

[0041] Figure 4B Depicted Figure 4A Movement of the user's finger and wearable device shown in .

[0042] Figure 4C Depicted Figure 4A Movement of the user's hand and wearable device shown in .

[0043] Figure 4D Depicts user's thumb activation Figure 4A A touch sensor, a button, or both a touch sensor and a button of the wearable device shown in .

[0044] Figure 5A An exemplary system mounted on a light switch is depicted, the system comprising a wearable device, a receiver device, and wireless communication between the wearable device and the receiver device. The light switch must be activated using the receiver device.

[0045] Figure 5B An exemplary system mounted on a toggle light switch is depicted, the system comprising a wearable device, a receiver device, and wireless communication between the wearable device and the receiver device. The toggle light switch can be activated manually or through wireless communication with the receiver device.

[0046] Figure 5C Depicts the installation on a toggle light switch Figure 5B The system shown in , includes an exploded perspective view and a block diagram of a receiver device.

[0047] Figure 5D An exemplary system mounted on a rocker light switch is depicted, the system comprising a wearable device, a receiver device, and wireless communication between the wearable device and the receiver device. The rocker light switch can be activated manually or through wireless communication with the receiver device.

[0048] Figure 5E An exploded perspective view of an exemplary system mounted on a rocker light switch is depicted, the system including a wearable device, a receiver device, and wireless communication between the wearable device and the receiver device.

[0049] Fig. 5FAnother exemplary system is depicted, including a wearable device, a smart switch, a smart receiver device, a block diagram of the smart receiver device, a charging station, a network, and wireless communications.

[0050] Figure 5G An embodiment of the system of the present invention is depicted, the system including an exemplary hub and wireless communications with exemplary smart devices.

[0051] Figures 6A-6C is a flow chart illustrating a method of activating a wearable device and controlling one or more receiver devices without the need for the Internet according to embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figures 7A-7C is a flow chart illustrating a method of activating a wearable device and controlling one or more receiver devices including button touch input without the need for the Internet according to an embodiment of the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figures 8A-8E A ring design embodiment is involved.

[0054] Figures 9A-9E A ring design embodiment is involved.

[0055] Figures 10A-10E A ring design embodiment is involved.

[0056] Figures 11A-11E A ring design embodiment is involved.

[0057] Figures 12A-12E A ring design embodiment is involved.

[0058] Fig.13 is an exploded view of an embodiment of a ring design.

[0059] Figure 14-17 A switchboard design embodiment is provided.

[0060] Figures 18A-18D A switchboard design embodiment is provided.

[0061] Figures 19A-19D The invention relates to a rocker plate design embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying drawings. With reference to the accompanying drawings, similar components are provided with the same reference numerals, and different reference numerals may be used to identify similar components. The representative embodiments of the drawings and described herein are presented by way of example and not by way of limitation. In various embodiments, some components may not be present, and some embodiments may use components not shown in the drawings. Changes may be made to the form and details of the embodiments disclosed herein, resulting in equivalent embodiments that remain within the scope of the appended claims.

[0063] definition

[0064] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the description and appended claims herein have the same meaning as understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. The terms used herein are not intended to be limiting and are used for the purpose of describing specific embodiments in the description herein.

[0065] As used herein, use of a singular term to describe a component may encompass a plurality of such components, depending on the context. Similarly, use of a plural term to describe a plurality of components may encompass a single component, depending on the context.

[0066] In the description used in this article, ordinal numbers such as "first", "second", etc. are used to identify components and do not limit the number of components. These terms are generally used only to distinguish different components. As used herein, the terms "inner" and "outer" are used as reference positions for illustrative purposes and are not necessarily absolute positions.

[0067] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, and are consistent with the meanings of "one or more", "at least one" and "one or more than one".

[0068] As used herein, terms such as “include and including” are intended to indicate the presence of several components, functions, or steps disclosed in the specification, and it should be understood that fewer or more components, functions, or steps may be utilized.

[0069] Wearable devices

[0070] like Figure 1A , Figure 2A , Figure 2C and Figure 2E As depicted in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the wearable devices disclosed herein can exhibit a variety of form factors to enhance comfort, aesthetic appearance, and ease of use.

[0071] exist Figure 1A In an exemplary embodiment of the wearable device 100, the wearable device 100 is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body 103 includes an inner circumferential surface 105 and an outer circumferential surface 107. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 109 of the annular structure of the annular body 103. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 111 of the annular structure of the annular body 103.

[0072] exist Figure 2A In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 200 is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body 203 includes an inner circumferential surface 205 and an outer circumferential surface 207. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 209 of the annular structure of the annular body 203. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 211 of the annular structure of the annular body 203. The wearable device 200 includes a first ring 201 and a second ring 223, and the first ring 201 and the second ring 223 are configured to share a center.

[0073] exist Figure 2C In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the wearable device 210 is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body 203 includes an inner circumferential surface 205 and an outer circumferential surface 207. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be disposed on at least one region of the inner circumferential surface 209 of the annular structure of the annular body 203. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be disposed on at least one region of the outer circumferential surface 211 of the annular structure of the annular body 203. The wearable device 210 includes a first ring 201, a second ring 223, and a third ring 225, and the first ring 201, the second ring 223, and the third ring 225 are configured to share a center.

[0074] exist Figure 2E and 2F In an exemplary embodiment of the wearable device 220, the wearable device 220 includes a first ring 212 and a second ring 214, and the first ring 212 and the second ring 214 are configured to share a center. In this embodiment, the first ring 212 is located proximal to the center, and the second ring 214 is located distal to the center, that is, the first ring 212 is nested in the second ring 214. In this embodiment, the first ring may include a removable, interchangeable inner ring including one or more biometric sensors.

[0075] Reference now Figure 1B, depicting the components of the wearable device 100. One or more input devices 102 are shown along the ring structure, and the one or more input devices may include a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a motion sensor, and a button. One or more output devices 104 are shown along the ring structure, and the one or more output devices may include a tactile source, a sound source, and an electromagnetic radiation source. The electromagnetic radiation source may transmit signals via a BT protocol, via a BTLE protocol, via a near field communication (NFC) protocol, via Wi-Fi, via a mesh network (e.g., Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.), via ultra-wideband, via RF (radio frequency), via IR (infrared), via cellular communication (including 2G, 3G, 4G / LTE, LTE-M / LTE-Cat-M, NB-IoT, etc.), or via a global positioning system (GPS). One or more antenna assemblies 113 and one or more wireless communication units 115 are shown along the ring structure. A processor 119, a memory 121, a power storage device 123, and an energy harvesting device 125 are shown along the ring structure.

[0076] Reference now Figure 1C , showing one or more biometric sensors 127 on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface of the ring structure. In this embodiment, the one or more biometric sensors 127 are configured on the inner circumferential surface of the first ring 131. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 is configured to share a center with the second ring 133, and the second ring 133 can be removed from the first ring 131. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 is located proximal to the center, and the second ring 133 is located distal to the center, that is, the first ring 131 is nested in the second ring 133. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 can be regarded as an inner ring, and the inner ring is interchangeable (that is, the inner ring with different biometric sensors can be replaced). In some embodiments, the wearable device may include a tactile surface, the tactile surface including a convex or concave contoured surface, the tactile surface being configured to orient the wearable device relative to the user's finger. In some embodiments, this tactile surface can be placed on the button itself to both locate the button and orient the ring without looking at the ring. This is especially useful for people with low or no vision (blindness) and everyone who is in low light (e.g., at night) or darkness (e.g., in bed).

[0077] In certain embodiments and as Figure 2A and 2B As depicted, the second ring 223 is a power storage device and is a removable component of the wearable device 200, i.e., it can be detached from the first ring 201. Figure 2AAs shown, the second ring 223 is configured to be attached to the first ring 201 so as to supply stored power to the components of the wearable device 200. In this embodiment, the power storage device is removable and interchangeable; once the power storage device has exhausted its power, it can be removed and replaced with a fully charged power storage device. When the battery is exhausted, the user does not need to remove the wearable device, but can simply replace the exhausted battery with a fully charged battery.

[0078] The user can continue to use the wearable device while the depleted power storage device is being charged at a charging station configured to transfer power to one or more power storage devices using wired or wireless charging. The wearable device may include a power storage device indicator light configured on an outer circumferential surface and configured to emit visible light to alert the user that the power storage device needs to be recharged. The power storage device may be any suitable type of battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or the like.

[0079] Thus, the wearable device may include a first ring and a second ring, wherein the first ring and the second ring are configured to share a center. In one embodiment, the first ring is removable from the second ring. In another embodiment, the first ring is adjacent to the second ring, and the first ring includes a power storage device.

[0080] The removable first ring can be magnetically attached to the second ring. The first ring and the second ring can be configured to have two or more contacts to avoid the interlocking first ring and the second ring from shaking. The contacts between the interlocking first ring and the second ring must at least include power and ground. The distance between the contacts can vary, including adjacent to each other, at opposite sides of the ring, 120 degrees apart from each other (for example, for 3 contacts), or in any other configuration, depending on the design complexity and the risk of minimizing circuit short circuits. The wearable device can be configured to be waterproof.

[0081] In certain embodiments and as Figure 2C and 2D As depicted, the second ring 223 and the third ring 225 are power storage devices and are removable components of the wearable device 210, i.e., they can be detached from the first ring 201. Figure 2CAs shown, the second ring 223 and the third ring 225 are configured to be attached to the first ring 201 so as to supply stored power to the components of the wearable device 210. In this embodiment, the power storage devices are removable; when one power storage device is depleted of its power, it can be removed and recharged without losing the functionality of the wearable device because another power storage device is still attached. When one power storage device is depleted, the user does not need to remove the wearable device, but can simply remove the depleted power storage device and continue to use the wearable device powered by the remaining power storage device. In some embodiments, for ease of removal and attachment, this detachable power storage device can be magnetically attached.

[0082] exist Figure 2A and 2B In an embodiment of the present invention, button 208 is an input device disposed on the outer circumferential surface, and electromagnetic radiation source 206 is an output device disposed on the outer circumferential surface. A user may briefly press button 208 or long press button 208 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch input. In some embodiments, the button may be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. Electromagnetic radiation source 206 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including invisible light signals, such as infrared radiation ("IR").

[0083] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. An exemplary wearable device 200 is shown having components such as a control unit 363, one or more input devices 302, one or more output devices 304, a power supply unit 362, a communication unit 361, and one or more biometric sensors 327. It should be understood that it is not necessary to implement all of the components shown, and fewer or more components may alternatively be implemented.

[0084] In more detail, the function of the control unit 363 is generally to control the overall operation of the wearable device 200, except for operations related to applications stored in the memory 321. The one or more processors 319 can control one or more functions of the wearable device by processing data, information, signals, etc. or activating applications. The memory 321 can be configured to store instructions and applications (or applications) that can be executed by the one or more processors 319 of the wearable device 200, data or instructions for the operation of the wearable device 200, etc. Some applications can be downloaded from an external server or network via wireless communication, and other applications can be installed when the wearable device is manufactured or shipped. Applications are generally stored in the memory 321, installed in the wearable device 200, and executed by the one or more processors 319 to perform operations or functions.

[0085] The one or more processors 319 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generating data as output. The one or more processors 319 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to a microprocessor, a central processing unit, a microcontroller, a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a complex instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessor, a system on a chip (SoC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signal processor (DSP), etc. The microarchitecture of the one or more processors 319 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer executable instructions, and may include any number of constituent components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the wearable device 200 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), and the printed circuit board includes a flexible PCB, a rigid-flexible PCB, and a rigid PCB.

[0086] In more detail, the one or more input devices 302 may include a touch sensor 331, an audio sensor 333, a motion sensor 335, and a button 308. Data is obtained through the one or more input devices 302 and can be analyzed and processed according to user commands. The touch sensor may include a fingerprint sensor, a pressure sensor, or a touch sensor. The fingerprint sensor may be configured on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface, and the pressure sensor and the button may be configured on the outer circumferential surface. The pressure sensor or the touch sensor may include a capacitive sensor array, including a row and column overlapping architecture, a pixelated self-covering architecture, etc. The button, pressure sensor, touch sensor, or motion sensor may activate the fingerprint sensor or the electromagnetic radiation source, i.e., when the pressure sensor detects pressure or the motion sensor detects movement.

[0087] The sound sensor may include one or more microphones. The one or more microphones may include a first microphone, the first microphone being configured to detect sound; and a second microphone, the second microphone being used to detect sound, wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are configured to perform active noise cancellation.

[0088] The wearable device further includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer, and the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and the magnetometer. The accelerometer can be a piezoelectric accelerometer, including a high impedance or low impedance piezoelectric accelerometer, which is configured to detect and calculate oscillation, tilt, swing, rotation, etc. The gyroscope can be a piezoelectric gyroscope configured to detect angular rotation speed and acceleration. The magnetometer can detect a magnetic field or a magnetic dipole moment to measure the direction, strength, and relative change of a magnetic field. The motion sensor 335 and one or more processors 319 can be configured to calculate acceleration, velocity, linear acceleration along the x, y, or z axis, and rotational displacement around the x, y, or z axis.

[0089] In more detail, the one or more output devices 304 may include a tactile source 341, a sound source 343, and an electromagnetic radiation source 345. The tactile source 341 may be configured to generate a tactile signal, and may generate a tactile signal when a button is pressed or long pressed. The tactile source 341 may be configured to generate a tactile signal when the wearable device points to a valid receiver device when the user presses the button or long presses the button or when the user does not press the button or long press the button. The tactile source 341 may be configured to generate a tactile signal with an increasing frequency as the user moves closer to the valid receiver device, thereby enabling orientation and navigation for blind or visually impaired users.

[0090] The sound source 343 may include a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal. The electromagnetic radiation source 345 may be configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals. The electromagnetic radiation source may include a light emitting diode (LED), and the electromagnetic radiation signal may include one or more visible light signals and one or more invisible light signals. The one or more invisible light signals may include infrared (IR) radiation or radio frequency (RF) radiation.

[0091] In more detail, the power supply unit 362 may include one or more power storage devices 323 and one or more energy harvesting devices 325. The one or more power storage devices 323 may be configured to store power, and the one or more energy harvesting devices 325 may be configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices 323. The one or more energy harvesting devices 325 may use any suitable harvesting method (including a thermoelectric generator (TEG) using the Seebeck effect, a piezoelectric element using motion, a transducer using gravity, a biofuel cell unit using sweat, etc.) to passively recharge the one or more power storage devices 323.

[0092] In more detail, the communication unit 361 may include one or more antenna assemblies 313 and one or more wireless communication units 315. The communication unit 361 allows communication, such as wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more receiver devices, wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more smart device receivers, wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more hubs (including smart devices, charging stations, and mobile devices) configured to interface with the Internet, and wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and at least one network. The one or more antenna assemblies 313 may be configured on the outer circumferential surface to facilitate wireless communication. The communication unit 361 may be configured to use a received signal strength indicator (RSSI), a received channel power indicator (RCPI), or a ping latency in milliseconds, including for location positioning.

[0093] The one or more wireless communication units 315 can be configured to communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth (BT) protocol, via Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) protocol, via NFC protocol, via Wi-Fi, via mesh network (e.g., Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.), via ultra-wideband, via RF, via IR, via cellular communication, or via GPS. The NFC protocol can be configured to scan for nearby devices at time intervals, or to scan when the motion sensor 335 detects movement.

[0094] In more detail, the one or more biometric sensors 327 may include a heart rate sensor 351, an oxygen saturation sensor 353, one or more temperature sensors 355, a blood pressure sensor 357, and a glucose sensor 359. The biometric sensor 327 may be configured on the inner circumferential surface, may be configured for relative measurements, and may require calibration for absolute measurements. The one or more temperature sensors 355 may include a first temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and configured to sense the user's temperature; and a second temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and configured to sense the ambient temperature. The one or more temperature sensors 355 may include a contact or non-contact temperature sensor (e.g., an optical sensor), and may be configured to convert the measured temperature into the user's internal body temperature. The wearable device may be configured to have more than one biometric sensor to obtain accurate biometric data and reduce the number of false negatives and false positives.

[0095] The wearable device 200 can be configured so that the memory 321 stores instructions executable by the one or more processors 319, which when executed, cause the wearable device to detect sound, recognize trigger words, recognize voice commands, and communicate with one or more voice assistants. In some embodiments, the wearable device 200 is configured to have a firmware / software voice wrapper to enable interoperability with all voice assistants (e.g., Alexa, Siri, Cortana, Google, etc.) from a single wearable device. This avoids the need for a separate voice transmitter for each voice transmitter (e.g., a separate Alexa transmitter, a separate Siri transmitter, a separate Google transmitter, etc.). In some embodiments, the user can long press a button to activate the sound sensor to enable the user to provide a voice command to the voice assistant.

[0096] like Figure 4A As depicted in the exemplary embodiment of , a user can mount the wearable device 400 on a finger 402 by inserting the finger into the ring body. The wearable device 400 can be embodied as a ring configured to be placed on any user's finger (i.e., placed on and around the user's finger), including a user's finger adjacent to the user's thumb, to achieve the most ergonomic use. Figure 4B and 4C As shown, the user can use the muscles of the hand to perform various movements. Figure 4B As depicted, the user moves their fingers by activating the smaller muscles of the hand (i.e. fine motor control – the most ergonomic and least energy intensive). Figure 4C As depicted, the user moves the hand by activating the larger muscles of the hand (i.e., gross motor control - less ergonomic and more energy intensive). The wearable device's motion sensors can detect finger movements, hand movements, and user body movements. The wearable device is configured to receive data from the motion sensors as input, process the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generate data corresponding to the gesture or movement as output. Figure 4D As depicted, a user may activate a touch sensor or pressure sensor or button with a finger, including an adjacent digit (eg, a thumb).

[0097] Wearable device and receiver system

[0098] like Figure 5A , Figure 5B , Figure 5C , Figure 5D , Figure 5E , Fig. 5F and Figure 5GAs depicted in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the wearable device can be incorporated into a system including one or more receiver devices, one or more smart receiver devices, and one or more hubs and smart devices. The wearable device can be configured to communicate with the one or more receiver devices, the one or more smart receiver devices, and the one or more hubs and smart devices.

[0099] exist Figure 5A , the wearable device 500 can be embodied as a ring configured to be placed on a user's finger and communicate with one or more receiver devices 512. Electromagnetic radiation signals 504 can be emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device and received by an electromagnetic radiation sensor 514 of the receiver device. The receiver device 512 can be mounted on a switch plate 575 of a toggle light switch or a rocker light switch. A switch button 577 can be manually pressed to engage the light switch (i.e., to toggle the toggle light switch or the rocker light switch). The switch button 577 can be coplanar, raised, or recessed relative to a device panel 579.

[0100] exist Figure 5B In the embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 500 can be embodied as a ring configured to be placed on a user's finger and communicate with one or more receiver devices 512 mounted on a toggle light switch. The electromagnetic radiation signal 504 can be emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device and received by the electromagnetic radiation sensor 514 of the receiver device. The receiver device 512 can be mounted on a switch plate 586 of the toggle light switch. The toggle switch 585 can be manually engaged and can be equipped with a ferromagnetic switch extender 587 to enable magnetic control of the toggle switch using a hidden electromagnet. The ferromagnetic switch extender 587 can protrude beyond the receiver device and facilitate manual switching.

[0101] Figure 5C Shows Figure 5B , including a block diagram of a receiver device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Receiver device 512 is shown as having components such as a receiver wireless communication unit 591, one or more receiver processors 592, one or more receiver power storage devices 593, an electromagnet 594, one or more positioning sensors 595, and a receiver memory 596. In an alternative embodiment, receiver device 512 does not include one or more positioning sensors 595. In an alternative embodiment, wearable device 500 wirelessly communicates with both receiver device 512 and charging station 518, and charging station 518 wirelessly communicates with a network.

[0102] In more detail, the receiver wireless communication unit 591 allows for communication, such as wireless communication between the wearable device 500 and the receiver device 512. The receiver wireless communication unit 591 includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect an electromagnetic radiation signal 504 emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device.

[0103] The function of the one or more receiver processors 592 is generally to control the overall operation of the receiver device 512, except for operations related to applications stored in the receiver memory 596. The one or more receiver processors 592 can control one or more functions of the receiver device by processing data, information, signals, etc. or activating applications. The receiver memory 596 can be configured to store instructions and applications (or applications) that can be executed by the one or more processors 592, data or instructions for the operation of the receiver device 512, etc. Some applications can be downloaded from an external server or network via wireless communication, and other applications can be installed when the receiver device is manufactured or shipped. Applications are generally stored in the receiver memory 596, installed in the receiver device 512, and executed by the one or more receiver processors 592 to perform operations or functions.

[0104] The one or more receiver processors 592 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generating data as output. The one or more receiver processors 592 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to a microprocessor, a central processing unit, a microcontroller, a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a complex instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessor, a system on a chip (SoC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signal processor (DSP), etc. The microarchitecture of the one or more receiver processors 592 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer executable instructions, and may include any number of constituent components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the receiver device 512 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), including a flexible PCB, a rigid-flexible PCB, and a rigid PCB.

[0105] The one or more receiver power storage devices 593 may be configured to store power. The one or more receiver power storage devices 593 may be removable, rechargeable, and interchangeable. The one or more power storage devices 593 may be any suitable type of battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, etc. The electromagnet 594 may include a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, a motor, etc. Alternative embodiments of the receiver device may include one or more limit switches and / or one or more positioning sensors 595, which may include a Hall effect sensor configured to detect the state of the electromagnet 594 by the presence and magnitude of a magnetic field. The one or more positioning sensors may be magnetic, optical, inductive, etc., and may be linear or rotary. The receiver device 512 may be configured such that the receiver memory 596 stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors 592, which, when executed, cause the receiver device 512 to detect the position of the electromagnet 594 using the one or more positioning sensors 595, actuate the electromagnet 594, and reconfigure the position. Alternative embodiments of the receiver device 512 may also include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals that can be detected by one or more wearable devices, wherein the one or more wearable devices include an electromagnetic radiation sensor.

[0106] like Figure 5C As shown, the receiver device 512 can be mounted above the toggle light switch 585 and the switch plate 586 (including the magnetic force generated by the magnet 589). The light switch 585 can protrude beyond the receiver device cavity, in which the electromagnet 594 and the one or more positioning sensors 595 are configured to enable reconfiguration of the light switch positioning. The light switch 585 can be equipped with a ferromagnetic light switch extender 587 to enable magnetic control of the toggle switch using a hidden electromagnet. The ferromagnetic switch extender 587 can protrude beyond the receiver device and remain available for manual switching. The light switch 585 can be as shown. Figure 5A Covered and configured so that the switch button 577 can be manually pressed to engage a light switch (e.g., a toggle switch or a rocker switch).

[0107] The user can extend a finger carrying the wearable device 500 and activate the wearable device to emit an electromagnetic radiation signal 504, including an IR signal. The receiver device 512 mounted on the switch plate 586 detects the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 using the receiver wireless communication unit 591, and one or more receiver processors 592 receive the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 as input, and the one or more receiver processors 592 process the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 according to computer executable instructions stored in the receiver memory 596. When executed, the receiver instructions can cause the receiver device 512 to detect the positioning of the electromagnet 594 and the light switch 585 using the one or more positioning sensors 595, actuate the electromagnet 594, and reconfigure the positioning of the electromagnet 594 and the light switch 585. The receiver device can emit one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals to wirelessly transmit information back to the wearable device 500.

[0108] like Figure 5D As shown, the receiver assembly 530 can be mounted (including by magnetism) over a rocker light switch 532 and a switch plate 534. The rocker light switch 532 can protrude through the receiver assembly 530 so that a user can manually engage the rocker light switch 532. Figure 5E Shows Figure 5D An exploded perspective view of a receiver assembly.

[0109] In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on various light switches, including toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary knob switches, side switches, sliders, push-button switches, single-pole switches, multi-position switches, dimmer switches, programmable timer switches, etc. In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on doors (including residential doors, commercial doors, car doors, train doors, ship doors, airplane doors, etc.) to enable users to open the doors. In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on windows (including residential doors, commercial doors, car doors, train doors, ship doors, etc.) to enable users to open windows. In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on window coverings (including curtains, blackout curtains, blinds, etc.) to enable users to open window coverings. In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on faucets, knobs, flush buttons, flush handles, etc. In some embodiments, the receiver device can be installed on wall sockets / plugs to control internal relays that control the flow of AC power from the wall into the plugged-in device. In some embodiments, a user can control a receiver device within their line of sight using IR, for example, using an input device (such as a touch sensor, sound sensor, motion sensor, and button), thereby controlling an object within a certain distance. In some embodiments, a user can control a receiver device that is not within their line of sight using BT, BTLE, or a mesh network, for example, using an input device (such as a touch sensor, sound sensor, motion sensor, and button), thereby controlling an object within a certain distance.

[0110] exist Fig. 5F In the embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 500 can be embodied as a ring configured to be placed on a user's finger and communicate with one or more smart receiver devices 540 installed on one or more smart devices 588 and one or more hubs, wherein the one or more hubs are configured to interface with a network (including the Internet), and the network is configured to interface with the one or more smart devices 588. The one or more hubs can include a charging station 518. The electromagnetic radiation signal 504 can be emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device and received by the smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 of the smart receiver device.

[0111] In some embodiments, one or more smart receiver devices are configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. The one or more smart receiver devices 540 can transmit a smart receiver identification (retrieved from the smart receiver memory 584) via an electromagnetic radiation signal emitted by the smart receiver wireless communication unit 581. In one embodiment, the one or more smart receiver devices 540 can transmit a smart receiver identification (retrieved from the smart receiver memory 584) via infrared transmission. In one embodiment, the one or more smart receiver devices 540 can transmit a smart receiver identification (retrieved from the smart receiver memory 584) via BT or BTLE. The wearable device 500 can receive the smart receiver identification, execute instructions to retrieve from the lookup table output value corresponding to the smart receiver identification input value, and enable the one or more smart devices to perform one or more functions. Retrieving and executing instructions from the lookup table can be performed by the wearable device memory or in the network. Once the identity of the smart device that the user is trying to control is determined, the API of the appropriate smart device can be called in the network. A system including one or more wearable devices and one or more smart receiver devices can be configured so that one or more smart receiver devices can be attached to one or more existing smart devices without the need for expensive and time-consuming modifications.

[0112] Fig. 5F A block diagram of a smart receiver device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. The smart receiver device 540 is shown as having components such as a smart receiver wireless communication unit 581, one or more smart processors 582, one or more smart receiver power storage devices 583, and a smart receiver memory 584. The smart receiver device 540 is shown as being installed on a smart device 588, and the smart device 588 communicates wirelessly with a network using, for example, Wi-Fi 544. The wearable device 500 can communicate wirelessly with the network by transmitting and receiving electromagnetic radiation signals 542.

[0113] In more detail, the smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 allows for communication, such as wireless communication between the wearable device 500 and the smart receiver device 540. The smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect electromagnetic radiation signals 504 emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device.

[0114] The function of the one or more smart receiver processors 582 is generally to control the overall operation of the smart receiver device 540, except for the operation related to the application stored in the smart receiver memory 584. The one or more smart receiver processors 582 can control one or more functions of the smart receiver device by processing data, information, signals, etc. or activating applications. The smart receiver memory 584 can be configured to store instructions and applications (or applications) that can be executed by the one or more smart receiver processors 582, data or instructions for the operation of the smart receiver device 540, etc. Some applications can be downloaded from an external server or network through wireless communication, and other applications can be installed when the smart receiver device is manufactured or shipped. Applications are generally stored in the smart receiver memory 584, installed in the smart receiver device 540, and executed by the one or more smart receiver processors 582 to perform operations or functions. The smart receiver memory 584 can store instructions that can be executed by the one or more smart receiver processors 582, which when executed cause the wearable device 500 to detect a smart receiver identifier from the smart receiver memory 584, communicate with a network (including the Internet), and cause the smart device 588 to perform one or more functions.

[0115] The one or more smart receiver processors 582 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generating data as output. The one or more smart receiver processors 582 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to a microprocessor, a central processing unit, a microcontroller, a reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a complex instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessor, a system on a chip (SoC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a digital signal processor (DSP), etc. The microarchitecture of the one or more smart receiver processors 582 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer executable instructions, and may include any number of constituent components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the smart receiver device 540 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), including a flexible PCB, a rigid-flexible PCB.

[0116] The one or more smart receiver power storage devices 583 may be configured to store power. The one or more smart receiver power storage devices 583 may be any suitable type of battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, or the like.

[0117] exist Figure 5G In the embodiment of the present invention, the wearable device 500 can be embodied as a ring configured to be placed on a user's finger and communicate with one or more hubs, wherein the one or more hubs are configured to interface with a network (including the Internet), and the network is configured to interface with smart devices (including smart light switches, smart thermostats, smart TVs, etc.). The one or more hubs can include smart devices 516, charging stations 518, mobile smart devices 520, etc.

[0118] Figure 5G The system depicted in can be configured for payment processing. At the point of sale, the wearable device 500 can wirelessly communicate with a mobile phone via a Bluetooth protocol (also referred to as Bluetooth), for example, wirelessly communicating with a 13.56 MHz antenna to receive payment information, such as credit card information, debit card information, etc. The wearable device can wirelessly communicate with a network (e.g., the Internet) via a Wi-Fi or mesh protocol to receive payment information.

[0119] The devices and systems disclosed herein can be used to facilitate navigation of blind people in a space equipped with one or more receiver devices or one or more smart receiver devices. The wearable device can use an accelerometer (measuring step length) and a gyroscope (measuring angle) and communication between the wearable device and one or more receiver devices or smart receiver devices (using RSSI / RCPI or IR or other electromagnetic source flight time) to calculate the position. One or more processors can calculate polar coordinates (r and θ) to determine the user's location. The wearable device can use a GPS system to identify its location, and by pairing the wearable device with a mobile phone via Wi-Fi, RSSI or Bluetooth, the user can calculate the location based on the signal strength over the distance between the wearable device and the charging station 518.

[0120] The wearable device can be placed in a scanning mode so that the wearable device can guide a blind or visually impaired user for orientation and navigation. In scanning mode, when the wearable device 500 points to the smart receiver device 540 or the receiver device 512, the wearable device provides tactile feedback to the user. As the user moves toward the smart receiver device 540 or the receiver device 512, the frequency of the tactile feedback may increase. In this way, the user can correctly orient (using the first tactile feedback) and correctly navigate (using the subsequent tactile feedback with increased frequency). The smart receiver device 540 and the receiver device 512 can be attached to a light switch that is usually located near the door, so that the user can navigate both a known space (e.g., the user's own home) or an unknown space (e.g., an unfamiliar building). In a known space, additional information such as steps, angles, and directions (obtained by accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers, respectively) can be used in conjunction with GPS, Wi-Fi, RSSI, Wi-FiRCPI, or Wi-Fi latency to further increase the accuracy of orientation and navigation.

[0121] The devices, systems and methods of the present disclosure can be optimized for use by users with disabilities, including blindness, deafness, speechlessness, loss of fine motor control (e.g., arthritic hands), loss of gross motor control or mobility disabilities (e.g., wheelchair users, cane users, walker users, cane users, etc.). The devices, systems and methods eliminate the need for users to have internet or perform expensive and time-consuming conversions of existing wall switches to smart switches, while still allowing control of existing smart devices. The devices, systems and methods also eliminate the need for users to install smart speakers in each room to control the light switches in each room. The devices, systems and methods also eliminate the need for users to carry a smartphone all the time to control the home environment. The devices, systems and methods also eliminate the need for users to pair each switch and each device with a smart speaker one by one. The devices, systems and methods eliminate the need for users to use applications to control such receiver devices, thereby allowing visitors (such as friends and family) to use their own rings at home, thereby creating a network effect. The apparatus, system and method also eliminate the need for the user to rewire, thereby saving 11 hours / $2000 for a typical single-family home. The apparatus, system and method also allow the user to locally control the television by using infrared without requiring any external receiver components.

[0122] The disclosed apparatus and system may require setting control and privacy permissions through an application on a mobile phone or through a web portal. This allows the user to indicate which receivers are public (i.e., can be controlled by guests), which receivers are semi-public (i.e., can be controlled by a trusted agent), and which receivers are private (i.e., can be controlled only by the user).

[0123] The devices and systems of the present disclosure can be configured by the user to enable remote monitoring and communication with a medical provider (e.g., a doctor or nurse). Once the wearable device detects an input that has exceeded a predetermined range customized for each user, the wearable device can transmit a distress signal to a medical provider (e.g., a registered nurse, a licensed nurse, or a doctor). For example, a motion sensor can detect a fall, and the one or more biometric sensors can detect relevant vital signs (e.g., heart rate, oxygen, temperature, blood pressure, or glucose levels exceeding a threshold set by a medical provider). The wearable device can transmit this information to a medical provider, who can contact the user, a family member, or a trusted agent for more information, or can communicate with emergency services. The medical provider can monitor this data remotely and intervene as appropriate.

[0124] like Fig. 6A , Figure 6B and Figure 6C As depicted in the flowchart of , the wearable device of the present disclosure can be configured with instructions executable by one or more processors to control one or more receiver devices without the need for the Internet. Fig. 6A In , a user can engage a touch sensor to activate the wearable device to control one or more receiver devices. Figure 6B In , a user can engage a motion sensor to activate the wearable device to control one or more receiver devices. Figure 6C In the present invention, a user can engage a sound sensor to activate a wearable device to control one or more receiver devices.

[0125] like Fig. 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As depicted in the flowchart of , the wearable device of the present disclosure can be configured with instructions executable by one or more processors to control one or more receiver devices (including button touch input) without the need for the Internet. Fig. 7A In , a user can press a button and engage a touch sensor to activate the wearable device to control one or more receiver devices. Figure 7B In , a user can press a button and engage a motion sensor to activate the wearable device to control one or more receiver devices. Figure 7C As shown, a user can press a button and engage a sound sensor to activate the wearable device to control one or more receiver devices. This additional button press requirement can reduce the frequency of accidental activation of the wearable device.

[0126] like Figures 8A-8D As depicted, one embodiment of the present invention is presented in the form of a wearable device 600a. Figure 8F-8I The same embodiment with surface coloring is disclosed. Here, the wearable device 600a is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body includes an inner circumferential surface 606 and an outer circumferential surface 604. One or more input devices, output devices, or combined input / output devices 608 can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 606 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 600a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 610 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 600a. The device 610 may also be a combined input / output device. For design or functional purposes, the device 610 may be elongated in a rectangular form within an oblique angle 612. In Figures 8A-8D In an embodiment of the present invention, device 610 is an input device disposed on the outer circumferential surface, and electromagnetic radiation source 602 is an output device disposed through a gap in outer circumferential surface 604. A user may briefly activate device 610 or long press device 610 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch or button or combination input. In some embodiments, device 610 may be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. Electromagnetic radiation source 602 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (such as for button activation or battery indication) and including invisible signals (such as infrared radiation).

[0127] like Figures 9A-9D As depicted, one embodiment of the present invention is presented in the form of a wearable device 700a. Figure 9F-9I The same embodiment with surface coloring is disclosed. Here, the wearable device 700a is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body includes an inner circumferential surface 706 and an outer circumferential surface 704. One or more input devices, output devices, or combined input / output devices 710 can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 706 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 700a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 704 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 700a. Device 708 can also be a combined input / output device. For design or functional purposes, device 708 can be elongated in a rectangular form. The wearable device can feature a pointed electromagnetic radiation source 702. At Figures 9A-9DIn an embodiment of the present invention, the device 708 is an input device disposed on the outer circumferential surface, and the electromagnetic radiation source 702 is an output device disposed at a location where the outer circumferential surface 704 forms a protruding point. The user can briefly activate the device 708 or long press the device 708 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch or button or combination input. In some embodiments, the device 708 can be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. The electromagnetic radiation source 702 can be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (such as for button activation or battery indication) and including invisible signals (such as infrared radiation).

[0128] like Figures 10A-10E As depicted, one embodiment of the present invention is presented in the form of a wearable device 800a. Fig.10F -9J discloses the same embodiment with surface coloring. Here, the wearable device 800a is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body includes an inner circumferential surface 804 and an outer circumferential surface 802. One or more input devices, output devices, or combined input / output devices 806 may be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 804 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 800a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 802 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 800a. Device 808 may also be a combined input / output device. For design or functional purposes, device 808 may be elongated in a rectangular form. For design or functional purposes, the wearable device 800a may feature a central groove 810 around the outer circumference. In Figures 10A-10D In some embodiments, device 808 is an input device disposed on an outer circumferential surface. A user may briefly activate device 808 or long press device 808 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch or button or combination input. In some embodiments, device 808 may be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. Electromagnetic radiation source 810 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (such as for button activation or battery indication) and including invisible light signals (such as infrared radiation).

[0129] like Figures 11A-11D As depicted, one embodiment of the present invention is presented in the form of a wearable device 900a. Figures 11F-11IThe same embodiment with surface coloring is disclosed. Here, the wearable device 900a is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body includes an inner circumferential surface 906 and an outer circumferential surface 904. One or more input devices, output devices, or combined input / output devices 908 can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 906 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 900a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 904 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 900a. Device 910 can also be a combined input / output device. For design or functional purposes, device 910 can be elongated in a rectangular form. In Figures 11A-11D In some embodiments, the device 910 is an input device disposed on the outer circumferential surface, and the electromagnetic radiation source 902 is an output device disposed through a gap in the outer circumferential surface 904, so that the radiation source 902 is flush with the outer surface 904. A user can briefly activate the device 910 or long press the device 910 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch or button or combination input. In some embodiments, the device 910 can be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. The electromagnetic radiation source 902 can be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (such as for button activation or battery indication) and including invisible light signals (such as infrared radiation).

[0130] like Figures 12A-12F As depicted, one embodiment of the present invention is presented in the form of a wearable device 1000a. Figures 12F-12I The same embodiment with surface coloring is disclosed. Here, the wearable device 1000a is in its fully assembled state, wherein the annular body includes an inner circumferential surface 1004 and an outer circumferential surface 1002b. One or more input devices, output devices, or combined input / output devices 1006 can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 1004 of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 1000a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices can be disposed on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 1002b of the annular structure of the annular body of the wearable device 1000a. Device 1008 can also be a combined input / output device. For design or functional purposes, device 1008 can be elongated in a rectangular form. For design or functional purposes, the wearable device 1000a can feature one or more boundary strips 1002a surrounding the outer circumference 1002b. In Figures 12A-12DIn some embodiments, device 1008 is an input device disposed on an outer circumferential surface. A user may briefly activate device 1008 or long press device 1008 for a predetermined amount of time to provide a touch or button or combination input. In some embodiments, device 1008 may be nearly flush, protruding, or flush with respect to an adjacent surface. Electromagnetic source 1002a may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., for button activation or battery indication) and including invisible light signals (e.g., infrared radiation).

[0131] Fig.13 1 is an exploded example of the wearable device invention disclosed herein. This exploded view depicts the internal button 1102 and the external button 1104 exhibited by the device embodiments 610, 708, 808, 910, and 1008. The device embodiments are activated by the electrical engineering component 1106, the gasket 1110, and the tac 1108. The invention features the external surfaces 1112, 1114 exhibited by the device embodiments 604, 704, 802, and 904. The invention features the internal surface 1118 exhibited by the device embodiments 606, 706, 804, 906, and 1004. The invention further features a flexible processor core 1116.

[0132] Figures 18A-18D A switch plate embodiment of the system invention designed to communicate with a wearable device ring is shown. The switch plate can be composed of a front housing 1202 and a rear housing 1204, which can be secured to a wall via one or more attachment points 1212 to accommodate common mounting applications, such as screws. A user facing a button 1208 in the front housing 1202 can control a light switch activated through a light switch port 1216 located in the rear housing [g8]1204[ / g8]. The light switch (not depicted) is closed and opened by activation of a pinion gear system 1210 within the housing. The pinion gear moves an internal rack that encloses a light switch (not depicted) that protrudes into the switch plate through port 1216 when the switch plate is attached to the wall. An internal circuit board 1214 allows remote communication with the wearable device ring embodiment described herein and is activated by the ring.

[0133] Figures 19A-19DA switch plate embodiment of the system invention designed to communicate with a wearable device ring is shown. The switch plate can be composed of a front housing 1302 and a rear housing 1304, which can be attached to a wall with the aid of one or more magnetic attachment points 1308 and cushioned by one or more spacers 1310. A user facing a button 1316 in the front housing 1302 can control a light switch by pressing the button 1316 to activate a tactile switch on a printed circuit board (PCB) 1318, which instructs a servo 1320 to rotate a servo rod to contact a wall rocker switch. The user can also use the ring embodiment described herein to transmit an infrared signal through the front housing 1302 to an infrared receiver on the PCB 1318 to instruct the servo 1320 to rotate a servo rod to contact a wall rocker switch.

[0134] Numbered Examples

[0135] The following list of examples is not intended to be limiting and is included herein for illustrative purposes. The claimed subject matter is not limited to the following examples:

[0136] Embodiment 1. A wearable device comprising:

[0137] a. Ring body;

[0138] b. one or more input devices, the one or more input devices being arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface; and

[0139] c. One or more output devices, the one or more output devices being arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface.

[0140] Embodiment 2. A wearable device according to embodiment 1, wherein the one or more input devices are selected from the group consisting of: a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a motion sensor, and a button.

[0141] Embodiment 3. A wearable device according to Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein the one or more output devices are selected from the group consisting of: a tactile source, a sound source, and an electromagnetic radiation source.

[0142] Embodiment 4. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 3, further comprising one or more antenna assemblies, wherein the one or more antenna assemblies are configured on the outer circumferential surface.

[0143] Embodiment 5. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 4, further comprising one or more wireless communication units.

[0144] Embodiment 6. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 5, further comprising one or more processors.

[0145] Embodiment 7. A wearable device according to Embodiment 6, wherein the one or more processors are configured to control one or more functions of the wearable device.

[0146] Embodiment 8. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 7, further comprising a memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors.

[0147] Embodiment 9. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 8, further comprising one or more power storage devices, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured to store power.

[0148] Embodiment 10. A wearable device according to Embodiment 9, wherein the one or more power storage devices are removable and interchangeable.

[0149] Embodiment 11. A wearable device according to Embodiment 9 or 10, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured to be charged at a charging station.

[0150] Embodiment 12. A wearable device according to Embodiment 11, wherein the charging station is configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices.

[0151] Embodiment 13. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 9 to 12, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured for inductive wireless charging or non-inductive wireless charging via pressure contact, and wherein the magnets are configured to align the components for pressure contact.

[0152] Embodiment 14. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 9 to 13, further comprising one or more energy harvesting devices, wherein the one or more energy harvesting devices are configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices, and the one or more energy harvesting devices are thermoelectric generators or transducers.

[0153] Embodiment 15. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 14, further comprising one or more biometric sensors, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are configured to sense and collect biometric information.

[0154] Embodiment 16. A wearable device according to Embodiment 15, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are selected from the group consisting of: a heart rate sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and a glucose sensor.

[0155] Embodiment 17. A wearable device according to Embodiment 16, wherein the one or more biometric sensors include a first temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and is configured to sense the temperature of the user; and a second temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and is configured to sense the ambient temperature.

[0156] Embodiment 18. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 2 to 17, wherein the touch sensor comprises a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, an optical sensor, or a combination thereof.

[0157] Embodiment 19. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 2 to 18, wherein the sound sensor comprises one or more microphones.

[0158] Embodiment 20. A wearable device according to embodiment 19, wherein the one or more microphones include a first microphone, the first microphone is configured to detect sound; and a second microphone, the second microphone is used to detect sound, wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are configured to perform active noise cancellation.

[0159] Embodiment 21. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 8 to 20, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, the instructions when executed causing the wearable device to:

[0160] a. Detect sound;

[0161] b. recognize voice commands; and

[0162] c. Communicate with one or more voice assistants.

[0163] Embodiment 22. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 2 to 21, wherein the wearable device further comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer.

[0164] Embodiment 23. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 2 to 22, wherein the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and the magnetometer.

[0165] Embodiment 24. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 2 to 23, wherein the motion sensor and the one or more processors are configured to calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational motion.

[0166] Embodiment 25. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 3 to 24, wherein the tactile source is configured to generate a tactile signal.

[0167] Embodiment 26. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 3 to 25, wherein the sound source comprises a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal.

[0168] Embodiment 27. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 3 to 26, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals.

[0169] Embodiment 28. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 3 to 27, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source comprises a light emitting diode.

[0170] Embodiment 29. A wearable device according to embodiment 27 or 28, wherein the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals include one or more visible light signals or one or more invisible light signals.

[0171] Embodiment 30. A wearable device according to Embodiment 29, wherein the one or more invisible light signals include infrared radiation or radio frequency radiation.

[0172] Embodiment 31. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 5 to 30, wherein the one or more wireless communication units are configured to communicate wirelessly via a Bluetooth protocol, via a near field communication protocol, via Wi-Fi, via a mesh network, via ultra-wideband, via radio frequency, via infrared, via cellular communication, or via a global positioning system.

[0173] Embodiment 32. A wearable device according to Embodiment 31, wherein the one or more wireless communication units are configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more hubs via a Bluetooth protocol or a mesh protocol.

[0174] Embodiment 33. A wearable device according to Embodiment 32, wherein the one or more hubs are configured to interface with the Internet.

[0175] Embodiment 34. The wearable device of Embodiment 33, wherein the one or more hubs are selected from the group consisting of: the charging station, a mobile device, and a smart device.

[0176] Embodiment 35. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 15 to 33, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface.

[0177] Embodiment 36. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 18 to 35, wherein a fingerprint sensor is configured on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface.

[0178] Embodiment 37. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 36, further comprising a tactile surface configured to orient the wearable device relative to a user's finger.

[0179] Embodiment 38. According to any one of embodiments 1 to 37, the wearable device further comprises a power storage device indicator light, wherein the power storage device indicator light is arranged on the outer circumferential surface.

[0180] Embodiment 39. The wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 38, which is embodied as a ring, wherein the ring comprises:

[0181] a. First ring; and

[0182] b. The second ring;

[0183] c. wherein the first ring and the second ring are configured to share a center.

[0184] Embodiment 40. A wearable device according to Embodiment 39, wherein the first ring is capable of being removed from the second ring.

[0185] Embodiment 41. A wearable device according to Embodiment 40, wherein the first ring is located proximal to the center and the second ring is located distal to the center.

[0186] Embodiment 42. A wearable device according to Embodiment 39 or 40, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface of the first ring.

[0187] Embodiment 43. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 42, which is embodied as a ring, wherein the ring is configured to be placed on and surround a user's finger.

[0188] Embodiment 44. A system comprising:

[0189] a. one or more wearable devices according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43; and

[0190] b. One or more receiver devices configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

[0191] Embodiment 45. The system of Embodiment 44, wherein the one or more receiver devices comprise:

[0192] a. Receiver wireless communication unit;

[0193] b. One or more receiver processors;

[0194] c. One or more receiver power storage devices;

[0195] d. Electromagnets or relays; and

[0196] e. Receiver memory.

[0197] Embodiment 46. A system according to embodiment 45, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, and the receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

[0198] Embodiment 47. The system of Embodiment 45 or 46, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, and a motor.

[0199] Embodiment 48. A system according to any one of embodiments 45 to 47, wherein the one or more receiver devices further include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more receiver devices.

[0200] Embodiment 49. The system of any one of Embodiments 45 to 48, wherein the receiver memory stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors, the receiver instructions when executed causing the one or more receiver devices to:

[0201] a. Detecting the positioning of the electromagnet;

[0202] b. actuating the electromagnet; and

[0203] c. Reconfigure the positioning.

[0204] Embodiment 50. A system comprising:

[0205] a. one or more wearable devices according to any one of embodiments 1 to 43; and

[0206] b. One or more smart receiver devices configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

[0207] Embodiment 51. The system of Embodiment 50, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices comprise:

[0208] a. Smart receiver wireless communication unit;

[0209] b. One or more smart receiver power storage devices;

[0210] c. One or more smart receiver processors; and

[0211] d. Smart receiver memory.

[0212] Embodiment 52. A system according to embodiment 51, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, and the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

[0213] Embodiment 53. A system according to any one of embodiments 50 to 52, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices further include a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more smart receiver devices.

[0214] Embodiment 54. The system of any one of Embodiments 51 to 53, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, the instructions when executed causing the one or more wearable devices to:

[0215] a. Detecting smart receiver identification from the smart receiver memory;

[0216] b. interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and

[0217] c. Enable one or more smart receiver devices to perform one or more functions.

[0218] Embodiment 55. The system of any one of Embodiments 51 to 53, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, the instructions when executed causing the one or more wearable devices to:

[0219] a. Receiving a smart receiver identification wirelessly transmitted by the smart receiver wireless communication unit;

[0220] b. interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and

[0221] c. Enable one or more smart receiver devices to perform one or more functions.

[0222] Embodiment 56. A method of controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising: turning on one or more wearable devices according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 43; and activating the one or more input devices.

[0223] Embodiment 57. A method according to Embodiment 56, wherein the activation step comprises touching the one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving the one or more wearable devices.

[0224] Embodiment 58. The method of Embodiment 56 or 57, wherein the one or more receiver devices include:

[0225] a. Receiver wireless communication unit;

[0226] b. One or more receiver processors;

[0227] c. One or more receiver power storage devices;

[0228] d. Electromagnet or relay;

[0229] e. one or more positioning sensors; and

[0230] f. Receiver memory.

[0231] Embodiment 59. A method according to embodiment 58, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, and the receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

[0232] Embodiment 60. The method of Embodiment 58 or 59, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, and a motor.

[0233] Embodiment 61. The method of any one of Embodiments 58 to 60, wherein the receiver memory stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors, the receiver instructions when executed causing the one or more receiver devices to:

[0234] a. Detecting the positioning of the electromagnet;

[0235] b. actuating the electromagnet; and

[0236] c. Reconfigure the positioning.

[0237] Embodiment 62. The method according to embodiment 61, further comprising:

[0238] a. Execute the instructions;

[0239] b. detecting the positioning of the electromagnet;

[0240] c. actuating the electromagnet; and

[0241] d. Reconfigure the positioning.

[0242] Embodiment 63. A method according to any one of embodiments 58 to 62, wherein the one or more receiver devices further include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more receiver devices.

[0243] Embodiment 64. The method according to embodiment 63, further comprising:

[0244] a. receiving the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source; and

[0245] b. activating the one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals via wireless communication.

[0246] Embodiment 65. A method of controlling one or more smart receiver devices, the method comprising: turning on one or more wearable devices according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 43; and activating the one or more input devices.

[0247] Embodiment 66. The method of Embodiment 65, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices are configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

[0248] Embodiment 67. The method of Embodiment 65 or 66, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices include:

[0249] a. Smart receiver wireless communication unit;

[0250] b. One or more smart receiver power storage devices;

[0251] c. One or more smart receiver processors; and

[0252] d. Smart receiver memory.

[0253] Embodiment 68. A method according to embodiment 67, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, and the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

[0254] Embodiment 69. The method of Embodiment 67 or 68, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, the instructions when executed causing the wearable device to:

[0255] a. Detecting smart receiver identification from the smart receiver memory;

[0256] b. interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and

[0257] c. Enable the one or more intelligent devices to perform one or more functions.

[0258] Embodiment 70. The method according to embodiment 69, further comprising:

[0259] a. Detecting the smart receiver identifier from the smart receiver memory;

[0260] b. interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and

[0261] c. Enable the one or more intelligent devices to perform one or more functions.

[0262] Embodiment 71. A method of controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising:

[0263] a. Turning on one or more wearable devices of the system according to any one of embodiments 44 to 49; and

[0264] b. Activating the one or more input devices.

[0265] Embodiment 72. The method of Embodiment 71, further comprising receiving one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by a receiver electromagnetic radiation source.

[0266] Embodiment 73. The method of Embodiment 72, further comprising activating one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

[0267] Embodiment 74. A method of controlling one or more smart receiver devices, the method comprising:

[0268] a. Turning on one or more wearable devices of the system according to any one of embodiments 50 to 55; and

[0269] b. Activating the one or more input devices.

[0270] Embodiment 75. The method according to embodiment 74, further comprising:

[0271] a. Receiving a smart receiver identification wirelessly transmitted by a smart receiver wireless communication unit;

[0272] b. interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and

[0273] c. causing the one or more smart receiver devices to perform the one or more functions.

Claims

1. A wearable device, comprising: a ring-shaped body; one or more input devices, wherein the one or more input devices are arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface; and one or more output devices, wherein the one or more output devices are arranged on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface or on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface.

2. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the one or more input devices are selected from the group consisting of: a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a motion sensor, and a button.

3. The wearable device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the one or more output devices are selected from the group consisting of: a tactile source, a sound source, and an electromagnetic radiation source.

4. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising one or more antenna assemblies, wherein the one or more antenna assemblies are configured on the outer circumferential surface.

5. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising one or more wireless communication units.

6. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising one or more processors.

7. The wearable device of claim 6, wherein the one or more processors are configured to control one or more functions of the wearable device.

8. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors.

9. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising one or more power storage devices, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured to store power.

10. The wearable device of claim 9, wherein the one or more power storage devices are removable and interchangeable.

11. A wearable device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured to be charged at a charging station.

12. The wearable device of claim 11, wherein the charging station is configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices.

13. A wearable device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the one or more power storage devices are configured for inductive wireless charging or non-inductive wireless charging via pressure contact, and wherein the magnets are configured to align the components for pressure contact.

14. The wearable device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, further comprising one or more energy harvesting devices, wherein the one or more energy harvesting devices are configured to transfer power to the one or more power storage devices, and wherein the one or more energy harvesting devices are thermoelectric generators or transducers.

15. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising one or more biometric sensors configured to sense and collect biometric information.

16. The wearable device of claim 15, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are selected from the group consisting of: a heart rate sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and a glucose sensor.

17. A wearable device according to claim 16, wherein the one or more biometric sensors include a first temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and is configured to sense the temperature of the user; and a second temperature sensor, which is located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and is configured to sense the ambient temperature.

18. The wearable device according to any one of claims 2 to 17, wherein the touch sensor comprises a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, an optical sensor or a combination thereof.

19. The wearable device of any one of claims 2 to 18, wherein the sound sensor comprises one or more microphones.

20. The wearable device of claim 19, wherein the one or more microphones include a first microphone configured to detect sound; and a second microphone for detecting sound, wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are configured to perform active noise cancellation.

21. The wearable device of any one of claims 8 to 20, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, which when executed cause the wearable device to: Detect sound; recognize voice commands; and Communicate with one or more voice assistants.

22. The wearable device of any one of claims 2 to 21, wherein the wearable device further comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer.

23. The wearable device of any one of claims 2 to 22, wherein the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and the magnetometer.

24. The wearable device of any one of claims 2 to 23, wherein the motion sensor and the one or more processors are configured to calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational motion.

25. The wearable device of any one of claims 3 to 24, wherein the tactile source is configured to generate a tactile signal.

26. The wearable device of any one of claims 3 to 25, wherein the sound source comprises a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal.

27. The wearable device of any one of claims 3 to 26, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals.

28. The wearable device of any one of claims 3 to 27, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source comprises a light emitting diode.

29. The wearable device of claim 27 or 28, wherein the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals comprise one or more visible light signals or one or more invisible light signals.

30. The wearable device of claim 29, wherein the one or more invisible light signals comprise infrared radiation or radio frequency radiation.

31. A wearable device according to any one of claims 5 to 30, wherein the one or more wireless communication units are configured to communicate wirelessly via a Bluetooth protocol, via a near field communication protocol, via Wi-Fi, via a mesh network, via ultra-wideband, via radio frequency, via infrared, via cellular communication, or via a global positioning system.

32. The wearable device of claim 31, wherein the one or more wireless communication units are configured to wirelessly communicate with one or more hubs via a Bluetooth protocol or a mesh protocol.

33. The wearable device of claim 32, wherein the one or more hubs are configured to interface with the Internet.

34. The wearable device of claim 33, wherein the one or more hubs are selected from the group consisting of: the charging station, a mobile device, and a smart device.

35. A wearable device according to any one of claims 15 to 33, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface.

36. A wearable device according to any one of claims 18 to 35, wherein a fingerprint sensor is configured on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface.

37. A wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 36, further comprising a tactile surface configured to orient the wearable device relative to a user's finger.

38. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 37, further comprising a power storage device indicator light, wherein the power storage device indicator light is configured on the outer circumferential surface.

39. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 38, embodied as a ring, the ring comprising: a first ring; and Second ring; Wherein the first ring and the second ring are configured to share a center.

40. The wearable device of claim 39, wherein the first ring is removable from the second ring.

41. A wearable device according to claim 40, wherein the first ring is located proximal to the center and the second ring is located distal to the center.

42. A wearable device according to claim 39 or 40, wherein the one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface of the first ring.

43. A wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 42, embodied as a ring, the ring being configured to be placed on and around a user's finger.

44. A system comprising: One or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43; and One or more receiver devices configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

45. The system of claim 44, wherein the one or more receiver devices comprise: a receiver wireless communication unit; one or more receiver processors; one or more receiver power storage devices; electromagnets or relays; and Receiver memory.

46. ​​A system according to claim 45, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, and the receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

47. The system of claim 45 or 46, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, and a motor.

48. A system according to any one of claims 45 to 47, wherein the one or more receiver devices further include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more receiver devices.

49. The system of any one of claims 45 to 48, wherein the receiver memory stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors, the receiver instructions when executed causing the one or more receiver devices to: detecting a position of the electromagnet; actuating the electromagnet; and Reconfigure the positioning.

50. A system comprising: One or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43; and One or more smart receiver devices configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

51. The system of claim 50, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices comprise: a smart receiver wireless communication unit; one or more smart receiver power storage devices; one or more smart receiver processors; and Smart receiver memory.

52. A system according to claim 51, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

53. The system of any one of claims 50 to 52, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices further comprise a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further comprise an electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect the one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more smart receiver devices.

54. The system of any one of claims 51 to 53, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors that, when executed, cause the one or more wearable devices to: detecting a smart receiver identification from the smart receiver memory; interfacing with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and One or more smart receiver devices are caused to perform one or more functions.

55. The system of any one of claims 51 to 53, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors that, when executed, cause the one or more wearable devices to: receiving a smart receiver identification wirelessly transmitted by the smart receiver wireless communication unit; interfaces with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and One or more smart receiver devices are caused to perform one or more functions.

56. A method of controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising: Turning on one or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43; and The one or more input devices are activated.

57. The method of claim 56, wherein the activating step comprises touching the one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving the one or more wearable devices.

58. The method of claim 56 or 57, wherein the one or more receiver devices comprise: a receiver wireless communication unit; one or more receiver processors; One or more receiver power storage devices; electromagnets or relays; one or more positioning sensors; and Receiver memory.

59. The method of claim 58, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit comprises a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

60. The method of claim 58 or 59, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepper motor, and a motor.

61. A method according to any one of claims 58 to 60, wherein the receiver memory stores receiver instructions executable by the one or more receiver processors, the receiver instructions when executed causing the one or more receiver devices to: detecting a position of the electromagnet; actuating the electromagnet; and Reconfigure the positioning.

62. The method of claim 61, further comprising: executing the instructions; detecting the positioning of the electromagnet; actuating the electromagnet; and Reconfigure the positioning.

63. A method according to any one of claims 58 to 62, wherein the one or more receiver devices further include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, which is configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and the one or more wearable devices further include an electromagnetic radiation sensor, which is configured to detect the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more receiver devices.

64. The method of claim 63, further comprising: receiving the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source; and The one or more output devices are activated in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals via wireless communication.

65. A method of controlling one or more smart receiver devices, the method comprising: Turning on one or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43; and activating the one or more input devices.

66. The method of claim 65, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices are configured to communicate with the one or more wearable devices.

67. The method of claim 65 or 66, wherein the one or more smart receiver devices comprise: a smart receiver wireless communication unit; one or more smart receiver power storage devices; one or more smart receiver processors; and Smart receiver memory.

68. The method of claim 67, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit comprises a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the one or more wearable devices.

69. The method of claim 67 or 68, wherein the memory stores instructions executable by the one or more processors, which when executed cause the wearable device to: detecting a smart receiver identification from the smart receiver memory; interfacing with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and The one or more smart devices are enabled to perform one or more functions.

70. The method of claim 69, further comprising: detecting the smart receiver identification from the smart receiver memory; interfacing with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and The one or more intelligent devices are enabled to perform the one or more functions.

71. A method of controlling one or more receiver devices, the method comprising: Turning on one or more wearable devices of the system according to any one of claims 44 to 49; and The one or more input devices are activated.

72. The method of claim 71 , further comprising receiving the one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source.

73. The method of claim 72, further comprising activating the one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

74. A method of controlling one or more smart receiver devices, the method comprising: Turning on one or more wearable devices of the system according to any one of claims 50 to 55; and The one or more input devices are activated.

75. The method of claim 74, further comprising: receiving a smart receiver identification wirelessly transmitted by the smart receiver wireless communication unit; interface with the Internet (directly or indirectly); and The one or more smart receiver devices are caused to perform the one or more functions.

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