Electronic jewelry boxes, illuminated charging containers, and network-enabled electronic jewelry for use with smartphones and wearable diagnostic devices, including manufacturing methods, assemblies, and related systems

Abstract

Various electronic jewelry items, along with electronic jewelry boxes, cases, and containers, include several embodiments that provide network-enabled, lighting, and recharging capabilities. Some of these embodiments are directed to various system configurations, including smartphones, wearable diagnostic devices, and communication networks capable of interacting therewith. Various related methods of making and using these electronic jewelry items and jewelry boxes, cases, and containers are also provided.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims domestic and international priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 468,992, filed May 25, 2023, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 456,486, filed April 1, 2023, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 446,780, filed February 17, 2023, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 443,682, filed February 6, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 441,652, filed January 27, 2023, each of which is similarly entitled "Electronic Jewelry Boxes And Network-Ready Jewelry For Use With Smart Phones And Wearable Diagnostic Devices Including Systems And Methods Relating Thereto," all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] This application further claims domestic and international priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 620,691, filed January 12, 2024, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 617,847, filed January 5, 2024, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 615,423, filed December 28, 2023, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 608,956, filed December 12, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 600,833, filed November 20, 2023, each of which is entitled "Electronic Jewelry Boxes, Illuminated Charging Vessels, And Network-Ready Electronic Jewelry For Use With Smart Phones And Wearable Diagnostic Devices Including Manufacturing Methods, Assemblies, And Systems Relating To Thereto," all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] In addition to the above, this application, by common inventors and common owners, is further related to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2020 / 0345533, entitled "Wearable Patch for Reducing Snoring Activity," filed May 1, 2020 under U.S. Application No. 16 / 864,863, which has priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 540,126, filed May 2, 2019; this application is further related to U.S. Patent Application No. 10,603,463, entitled "Wearable Patches For Breaths," filed July 30, 2018 under U.S. Application No. 16 / 049,759, which has priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 842,472, filed August 2, 2017; this application is further related to U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 10,603,463, entitled "Wearable Patches For Breaths," filed February 11, 2020. This application is also related to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 972,657, filed February 11, 2020, entitled "Babies," and further relates to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 62 / 972,657, filed February 11, 2020, 62 / 972,654, filed February 11, 2020, 62 / 976,295, filed February 13, 2020, 62 / 977,691, filed February 17, 2020, and 62 / 977,691, filed May 2, 2020, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. and PCT International Publication No. WO 2021 / 163341, entitled "Diagnostic Patches And Bracelets For Promoting Personal And Community Health Including Related Processes, Methods, And Systems," filed February 11, 2021, based on International Application No. PCT / US2021 / 017679, which claims priority to PCT International Application Nos. 63 / 019,295, filed May 12, 2020, 63 / 023,512, filed May 25, 2020, 63 / 029,622, filed May 25, 2020, 63 / 042,677, filed June 23, 2020, and 63 / 050,029, filed July 9, 2020, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0004] Copyright Statement A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction of either the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears on the files or records of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or as it may be further set forth in English or a translation in any other national or international patent office worldwide, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights throughout the world. In particular, under the Bern Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, its national implementations, and any additional national, international, regional, or local copyright laws that may be applicable to this subject matter, the copyright owner herein expressly asserts copyright protection for all material hereunder, including, but not limited to, the artwork in the drawings and all corresponding copies or protected derivatives thereof, as may be rendered in any two- or three-dimensional form based on the pictorial and textual descriptions herein necessarily disclosed by the creator in the public interest upon publication of this specification.

[0005] 1.Technical Field The present invention relates generally to electronic jewelry, and more particularly to network-enabled electronic jewelry. More specifically, and without being limited to the specific embodiments described below according to best practices, the present invention relates to electronic jewelry boxes, illuminated charging containers, and network-enabled jewelry items for use with smartphones, wearable diagnostic devices, and combinations thereof, including related systems, methods, assemblies, and processes. [Background technology]

[0006] 2. General Considerations and Related Technology While the history of jewelry making, glassblowing, and stone carving dates back to ancient times, modern technology in electronic jewelry and electronic jewelry boxes is limited, and such technology has not yet been fully developed to include personal diagnostic devices, smartphones, or networks that include both smartphones and wearable diagnostic devices for personal health and wellness. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, it is the inventors' objective to advance the technology of electronic jewelry and electronic jewelry boxes.

[0008] Another goal of these efforts is to advance the technology of electronic jewelry, such as that used in conjunction with smartphones.

[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to advance the technology of electronic jewelry used in conjunction with personal diagnostic devices.

[0010] It is yet another object of the present invention to advance the technology of electronic jewelry used in conjunction with networks that include both smartphones and personal diagnostic devices.

[0011] It is yet another objective of the inventors to integrate the old world techniques of jewelry making, glass blowing, and stone carving with modern technologies of microelectronics and network communications to provide attractive wearables and accessories for personal health and wellness applications.

[0012] It is also a further intent of this disclosure to apply the teachings herein to additional technologies such as residential interior design, architectural design, and lighting design.

[0013] These and other objects, goals, aims, intentions, and objectives of the present invention are achieved in accordance with the present invention, which provides various methods for retrofitting existing jewelry pieces for network functionality. In addition to the above methods, the present invention includes various embodiments of network-enabled holdfast or electronic clasp assemblies for use with existing jewelry.

[0014] Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a network-enabled alert assembly for use with an existing jewelry piece, the assembly including a vibrating member and an adhesive layer, wherein a receiver is mounted within the assembly for receiving an activation signal from a remote device, and wherein upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry item after the alert assembly has been attached by applying an adhesive layer to its back surface.

[0015] In addition to the jewelry components described above, certain other aspects of the present invention relate to providing a jewelry box for compatibility therewith. Accordingly, the present invention is further directed to various embodiments of a jewelry box for charging a collection of jewelry items, each having a network-enabled alert function and a rechargeable battery supporting the same, wherein in these embodiments, the jewelry box includes wall segments forming the box and at least one indicator light implemented to indicate when a charging port provides power and when the rechargeable battery of each jewelry item having the network-enabled alert function has been charged after placing the respective jewelry item within the box.

[0016] Also, as an alternative to providing an assembly for retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry, the present invention is further directed to various embodiments of a fully enabled, network-enabled jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for a wearable display; a vibration member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and a receiver component mounted in association with the body portion to form a wearable jewelry assembly, whereby when a remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver component, the vibration member vibrates, thereby enabling the receiver component to receive activation signals from a remote device to provide an alert to a user of the wearable jewelry assembly.

[0017] And, as described in detail below in connection with various usage scenarios, any of the electronic jewelry items herein may be advantageously deployed in a network system for personal notification, and may also be deployed in a system for second-party notification, where the network-enabled jewelry piece is worn by a first person and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, various embodiments of charging cases for a plurality of network-enabled holdfast assemblies for use with existing post-type jewelry items are provided. These charging cases generally include wall segments, individual charging receptacles, and at least one indicator light implemented to activate when rechargeable batteries in electronic clasp-type assemblies are charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacles, as described in further detail below.

[0019] Also, as preferred in any of the embodiments of the electronic jewelry box or jewelry charging case of the present invention, the sidewalls may be translucent and the first color indicator light may be integrally formed with at least one of the sidewalls. Also, with any of the above, the indicator light may be formed from light-emitting diodes, smooth optical fibers, notched or offset optical crystal lenses or optical fibers with lenses, or any desired combination thereof, implemented to scatter light, focus light, or otherwise distribute the emitted light in a variety of different patterns, which may be static, repeating, or moving. Thus, in any of these embodiments of the jewelry charging case of the present invention, the color of the visible light may be selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated with the bottom of the box, accessed by a wireless device such as a smartphone or tablet.

[0020] Additionally, in any embodiment of the charging case of the present invention having receptacles, each of the charging receptacles may include a corresponding network-enabled holdfast assembly according to that embodiment as described herein, thereby providing a consumer product for immediate use with existing jewelry items that the consumer already has or that are otherwise later purchased from a conventional retailer of such items.

[0021] As expressed through the specific embodiments of glass and stone vessels below, it is the inventors' further intent to promote the old world techniques of glassblowing and stone carving so that these techniques are not lost with the proliferation of globalized mass manufacturing of modern consumer goods, but rather are integrated with the technologies of high reliability microelectronics and 21st century information networks.

[0022] Thus, in accordance with yet an additional aspect of the present invention, various embodiments of methods for making a glass jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with a personal electronic item are provided. These methods generally include the steps of providing a mold configured to a predetermined shape, spraying molten glass into the mold to form a first glass layer, applying at least one light emitting element onto the first glass layer, and spraying molten glass onto the first glass layer to form a second glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first and second glass layers.

[0023] Also following the above, provided herein are a wide variety of different embodiments of glass containers for charging electronic items of jewelry and smartphones configured to interact therewith, as made by these methods.

[0024] Next, in relation to further incorporating traditional glassblowing and stone carving into the fields of microelectronics and clinical diagnostics, an additional aspect of the present invention also provides several embodiments of a method for making a natural stone jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with personal electronic items. One main embodiment of the method includes the steps of selecting a stone block with desired translucency characteristics, forming a stone container from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a thickness that allows some light to pass therebetween, then spraying molten glass into the stone container to form a first glass layer on the inner surface of the stone container, applying at least one light-emitting element onto the first glass layer, and then spraying additional molten glass onto the first glass layer to form a second glass layer, encapsulating the at least one light-emitting element between the first and second glass layers and thus integrally included with the stone container.

[0025] Various additional aspects, features, attributes, and alternatives related to these methods of making glass and stone containers containing microelectronics for recharging and light indication are provided in further detail herein below.

[0026] Further objects of the present invention, together with additional features and functions contributing thereto and advantages resulting therefrom, will become apparent from the following description of various preferred embodiments which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1A] Illustrated are various jewelry items that may be developed to have applied thereto in accordance with the teachings herein. [Figure 1B] Illustrated are various jewelry items that may be developed to have applied thereto in accordance with the teachings herein. [Figure 1C] Illustrated are various jewelry items that may be developed to have applied thereto in accordance with the teachings herein. [Figure 2A-2B] Figure 2A is a flow chart illustrating method steps for retrofitting existing jewelry pieces in the form of clasp-and-post earrings to include network functionality, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, and Figure 2B is a series of perspective views illustrating the method steps of Figure 2A. [Figure 3A-3B] Figure 3A is a flow chart showing method steps for retrofitting an existing jewelry piece in the form of a ring to include network functionality in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, and Figure 3B is a series of perspective views illustrating the method steps of Figure 3A. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a pictorial diagram of a charging case including multiple pre-assembled electronic jewelry clasps with network capabilities for use in place of existing clasps associated with existing jewelry pieces, such as clasp-and-post type earrings or brooches. [Figure 4B]FIG. 4B is a cutaway perspective view of the charging case of FIG. 4A showing charging components provided therein for re-energizing various electronic jewelry items associated therewith. [Figure 4C] 4B is a perspective schematic diagram of a different exemplary geometric embodiment of the rectangular charging case of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4D] 4B is a perspective schematic diagram of a different exemplary geometric embodiment of the rectangular charging case of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4E] 4B is a perspective schematic diagram of a different exemplary geometric embodiment of the rectangular charging case of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4F] 4B is a perspective schematic diagram of a different exemplary geometric embodiment of the rectangular charging case of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4G] FIG. 4D is a perspective view of a circular embodiment of the charging case of FIG. 4C, including a closable top cover therefor. [Figure 4H] FIG. 4E is a perspective view of a heart-shaped embodiment of the charging case of FIG. 4D, including a closeable top cover. [Figure 4I-1] FIG. 4F is a more detailed perspective view of the butterfly charging case of FIG. 4E, including a hinged top cover and a butterfly charging receptacle. [Figure 4I-2] FIG. 4F is a more detailed perspective view of the butterfly charging case of FIG. 4E, including a hinged top cover and a butterfly charging receptacle. [Figure 4J-1] FIG. 4F is a more detailed perspective view of the butterfly-shaped charging case of FIG. 4E, now having a removable top cover with a butterfly-shaped charging receptacle. [Figure 4J-2] FIG. 4F is a more detailed perspective view of the butterfly-shaped charging case of FIG. 4E, now having a removable top cover with a butterfly-shaped charging receptacle. [Figure 4K] FIG. 4F is a further detailed view of the kitten-shaped charging case of FIG. 4F, showing a specific function animation incorporating the kitten-shaped electronic jewelry clasp, correspondingly shaped charging socket, and its indicator light. [Figure 4L] FIG. 4K is a detailed view of an exemplary engraved electronic jewelry box of the present specification, based on certain geometric and functional features of the charging case of FIG. [Figure 4M-1] FIG. 4K is a detailed perspective view of the kitten configuration charging case of FIG. 4L with the hinged top cover shown in the closed position. [Figure 4M-2] FIG. 4M-1 is a more detailed perspective view of the kitten configuration charging case of FIG. 4M-1 with the hinged top open, illustrating its use with two different electronic jewelry items herein. [Figure 4N-1] FIG. 4M-2 is an enlarged perspective detail view of an engraved kitten configuration electronic jewelry clasp for use with a kitten configuration charging case as shown in FIG. 4M-2. [Figure 4N-2] FIG. 4M-3 is an enlarged perspective detail view of an electronic earring in a carved kitten configuration for use with a charging case in a kitten configuration, as shown in FIG. 4M-2. [Figure 5A] 1A-1D are pictorial side views of different embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled jewelry clasps in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. [Figure 5B-1] 1A-1D are pictorial side views of different embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled jewelry clasps in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. [Figure 5B-2] 1A-1D are pictorial side views of different embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled jewelry clasps in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. [Figure 5C] 1A-1D are pictorial side views of different embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled jewelry clasps in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. [Figure 5D] 1A-1D are pictorial side views of different embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled jewelry clasps in accordance with various aspects of the present invention. [Figure 5E] FIG. 5E is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the clasp assembly of FIG. 5D having a wing-shaped vibration member. [Figure 5F] FIG. 5E is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the clasp assembly of FIG. 5D having a wing-shaped vibration member. [Figure 6A] FIG. 5B is a perspective exploded view corresponding to the craps shown in FIG. 5A. [Figure 6B-1] FIG. 5C is a perspective exploded view corresponding to the craps shown in FIG. 5B. [Figure 6B-2]FIG. 5C is a perspective exploded view corresponding to the craps shown in FIG. 5B. [Figure 6C] FIG. 5D is a perspective exploded view corresponding to the craps shown in FIG. 5C. [Figure 6D] 5D is a perspective exploded view corresponding to the craps shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an enlarged plan view of an exemplary circuit board layout having major components that may be utilized to provide functionality to a clasp assembly in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view of a completed clasp assembly using the type of circuit board and component layout as described in connection with FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 8 is a front view of a completed clasp assembly using the type of circuit board and component layout as described in connection with FIG. 7. [Figure 10A] 9 is a flowchart presenting the major steps of a method for converting the circuit board of FIG. 7 into the finished rear clasp assembly of FIG. 8, including exemplary corresponding pictorial representations of certain steps thereof. [Figure 10B] 5E, including exemplary corresponding pictorial representations of specific steps thereof. [Figure 11A] A flow chart illustrating the major steps of a method for making a finished front-face electronic jewelry item in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention is presented, including representative pictorial illustrations of certain selected steps thereof. [Figure 11B] A flow chart illustrating the major steps of a method for making a finished front-face electronic jewelry item in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention is presented, including representative pictorial illustrations of certain selected steps thereof. [Figure 12A] A flowchart illustrating the major steps of the method of FIGS. 11A and 11B is presented, showing representative pictorial illustrations of certain steps thereof, which method is implemented to produce finished stock jewelry items in the form of electronic network-enabled base pad assemblies ready for further downstream manufacturing. [Figure 12B] A flowchart illustrating the major steps of the method of FIGS. 11A and 11B is presented, showing representative pictorial illustrations of certain steps thereof, which method is implemented to produce finished stock jewelry items in the form of electronic network-enabled base pad assemblies ready for further downstream manufacturing. [Figures 13A-13B] Figure 13A is a flow chart showing steps of a method for retrofitting existing jewelry pieces in the form of clip-on earrings with network functionality, in accordance with yet another additional aspect of the present invention, and Figure 13B is a series of perspective views illustrating the method steps of Figure 13A. [Figures 13C-13D] Figure 13C is a flow chart illustrating method steps for fitting customized earrings to a vibrating assembly according to yet another embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 13D is a series of perspective views illustrating the method steps of Figure 13C. [Figure 13E] 13D shows an assembly diagram of the type of customized earrings of FIG. 13D, showing in perspective the progressive steps of its manufacture. [Figure 13F] 13D shows an assembly diagram of the type of customized earrings of FIG. 13D, showing in perspective the progressive steps of its manufacture. [Figure 13G] 13D shows an assembly diagram of the type of customized earrings of FIG. 13D, showing in perspective the progressive steps of its manufacture. [Figure 13H] 13D shows an assembly diagram of the type of customized earrings of FIG. 13D, showing in perspective the progressive steps of its manufacture. [Figure 13I] 13D shows an assembly diagram of the type of customized earrings of FIG. 13D, showing in perspective the progressive steps of its manufacture. [Figure 14A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an existing personal collection of jewelry items, such as may be stored in a conventional jewelry box for safekeeping. [Figure 14B] FIG. 10 is a pictorial diagram of an electronic jewelry box of the present invention including a flat-bottom charging base in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14C]1 is a pictorial representation of a delivery card including a plurality of pre-assembled vibration packs according to the present invention, each such pack having network capabilities for use with an existing piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet, necklace, or clip-on earring, to provide personal alert notifications when worn on the body of its user. [Figure 14D] 14D is a pictorial rendering of an individual vibration pack removed from the shipping card of FIG. 14C showing the release film cover provided over the corresponding adhesive pad of a selected vibration pack. [Figure 14E] 14C is an illustrative pictorial example of placing one of the vibration packs from the shipping card of FIG. 14C onto one of the existing jewelry items selected from the traditional jewelry box of FIG. 14A. [Figure 14F] 14C is a perspective view of various selected items of existing jewelry, each with a vibration pack attached, placed within the electronic jewelry box of FIG. 14B for recharging, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15A] 1 is a pictorial representation of a charging case herein containing a plurality of corresponding network-enabled earrings made in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. [Figure 15B] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a two-piece electronic jewelry item herein having a front piece and a back piece, each having a desired grouping of operable components, in accordance with further teachings herein. [Figure 15C] FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B having carved pieces configured in the form of a ladybird with closed wings. [Figure 15D] FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here with a carved piece configured in the form of a ladybird with open wings. [Figure 15E] FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B having carved pieces configured in the form of a lotus flower and lotus leaves. [Figure 15F]FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here with engraved pieces configured in the form of a sunflower and sunflower stem. [Figure 15G-1] 15B is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here having a carved piece configured in the form of a kitten or cat face as the front piece and a corresponding cat tail as the back piece. [Figure 15G-2] FIG. 28H is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here having a carved piece configured in the form of a puppy or adult dog's face as the front piece and a corresponding tail as the back piece, which item can be manufactured by the method of FIG. 28H, described in detail herein below. [Figure 15H] FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here with engraved pieces configured in the form of a rose flower and a rose stem with sepals. [Figure 15I] 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15B, here with carved pieces configured in the form of flowering bougainvillea vines and branches. [Figure 15J] 1 is an exploded schematic perspective representation of a clip-style two-piece electronic jewelry item of the present invention having a front piece and a back piece, each of which has a desired grouping of operable components, according to a further embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 15K] FIG. 15C is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J having carved pieces configured in the form of a ladybird with closed wings. [Figure 15L] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, here with a carved piece configured in the form of a ladybird with open wings. [Figure 15M] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, with carved pieces configured in the form of a lotus flower and lotus leaves. [Figure 15N-1] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, here having a carved piece configured in the form of a kitten or cat's face as the front piece and a corresponding cat's tail as the back piece. [Figure 15N-2] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, here having a carved piece configured in the form of a puppy or dog face as the front piece and a corresponding tail as the back piece; this item can be made according to the method of FIG. 28H described herein below. [Figure 15O] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, here with engraved pieces configured in the form of a rose flower and a rose stem with sepals. [Figure 15P] FIG. 15J is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of FIG. 15J, here with a carved piece configured in the form of a flowering bougainvillea vine with rear branches. [Figure 16A] 10 is a front view of another embodiment of an electronic jewelry box including an indicator light according to a further aspect of the present disclosure. [Figure 16B] 16B is a rear view of the lighted electronic jewelry box of FIG. 16A showing an exploded perspective view of the sound box and control unit according to an additional embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16C] 16B, which is a diagram similar to FIG. 16B, and which schematically illustrates various additional electronic functions that may be provided in the illuminated electronic jewelry box according to further embodiments. [Figures 17A-17C] Figure 17A is a perspective view of a different electronic jewelry item having network-enabled functionality in accordance with the teachings herein. Figure 17B is a perspective representation of a smartphone capable of interacting with the electronic jewelry item of Figure 17A. Figure 17C shows two of several different types of wearable personal diagnostic devices that may engage with the smartphone of Figure 17B or otherwise engage directly with the electronic jewelry item shown in Figure 17A. [Figure 18]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a user of a jewelry device herein initiating activation of the device by interacting with an authorized website so that the device is properly aligned and paired with the user's smartphone. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a usage scenario of the present invention illustrating various overnight applications that may be used by a user of an electronic jewelry device of the present invention deployed in a private network including a personal smartphone, a wearable biopatch, or both a smartphone and a wearable biopatch. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of another usage scenario of the present invention, showing a specific overnight application in which an enabled electronic jewelry item of the present invention is worn by a first person and a biopatch is worn by a second person. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is another perspective view of a further usage scenario of the present invention, showing a daytime application in which an enabled electronic jewelry item of the present invention is worn by a first person and a biopatch is worn by a second person. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of yet another daytime usage scenario of the present invention, illustrating how a network-enabled electronic jewelry item of the present invention worn by a first person is deployed for the safety and well-being of a child while attending school classes. [Figure 23] FIG. 17C is a pictorial view of the electronic jewelry box of FIG. 16C interactively engaged with the smartphone of FIG. 17B. [Figure 24A] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating steps in a method for making an illuminated glass charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet another aspect of the present invention. [Figure 24B] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating steps in a method for making an illuminated glass charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet another aspect of the present invention. [Figure 24C] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating steps in a method for making an illuminated glass charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet another aspect of the present invention. [Figure 25A]A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 24A are provided. [Figure 25B] A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 24B are provided. [Figure 25C] A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 24C are provided. [Figures 26A-26B] FIG. 25 is a pictorial schematic diagram illustrating an interchangeable side mold plate according to the present invention deployed to carry out a particular preferred embodiment of the method shown and described in connection with FIGS. 24A-24C and 25A-25C. [Figure 26C] 26B is a table with diagrams showing some representative textures that may be used with the mold plate of FIG. 26A. [Figure 26D] FIG. 26C is a table showing some representative examples of plate patterns that can be used with the mold plate of FIG. 26B, along with glass and light colors that can be combined to create illuminated glass charging containers of the type described in connection with FIGS. 24A-24C and 25A-25C. [Figure 26E] FIG. 10 is an additional method step and corresponding perspective view of rubbing foundry sand into a patterned or textured molding plate to provide a unique exterior surface for glass charging containers made in accordance with certain preferred embodiments of the present invention. [Figures 27A-27B] 24A-24C and 25A-25C are pictorial schematic diagrams illustrating an interchangeable front mold plate according to an additional aspect of the present invention, deployed to implement certain further preferred embodiments of the method shown and described in connection with FIGS. 24A-24C and 25A-25C. [Figure 28A] 1 is a pictorial representation of receiving multiple visual images of a pet for use in the following method of the present invention to create engraved articles of manufacture therefrom; [Figure 28B] This illustrates how the visual image of Figure 28A is converted into a three-dimensional digital image file of the pet photographed within. [Figure 28C]The three-dimensional digital image file of Figure 28B is used to operate a CNC machine to represent a method for fabricating a custom front mold plate of the type presented in Figure 27B. [Figure 28D] FIG. 28D is a perspective schematic view of a glassblowing mold having as its front plate a front mold plate made according to the method of FIG. 28C. [Figure 28E] 28D is a perspective view of an illuminated glass charging container made in accordance with various teachings herein, as delivered from the mold of FIG. 28D. [Figure 28F] 28B is a flowchart illustrating the main steps of receiving the pet photo of FIG. 28A and creating an electronic jewelry box based thereon. [Figure 28G] FIG. 28F is a perspective view of an electronic jewelry box made according to the method of FIG. 28F. [Figure 28H] 28B is a flowchart illustrating the major steps for receiving the pet photograph of FIG. 28A and creating an engraved electronic jewelry piece based thereon. [Figure 28I] 28H and 28H are perspective views of two different types of two-piece electronic earrings made according to the method of FIG. 28H. [Figure 29A] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of an illuminated glass charging container made in accordance with certain further aspects of the present invention, the container having an optical fiber extension segment projecting upwardly beyond the top edge thereof; [Figure 29B] 26A-26D are pictorial perspective views of various exemplary embodiments of the illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using different front mold plates as provided by the textures and patterns from the tables of FIGS. 26C and 26D. [Figure 29C] 26A-26D are pictorial perspective views of various exemplary embodiments of the illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using different front mold plates as provided by the textures and patterns from the tables of FIGS. 26C and 26D. [Figure 29D]26A-26D are pictorial perspective views of various exemplary embodiments of the illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using different front mold plates as provided by the textures and patterns from the tables of FIGS. 26C and 26D. [Figure 29E] 26A-26D are pictorial perspective views of various exemplary embodiments of the illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using different front mold plates as provided by the textures and patterns from the tables of FIGS. 26C and 26D. [Figure 29F] 26A-26D are pictorial perspective views of various exemplary embodiments of the illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using different front mold plates as provided by the textures and patterns from the tables of FIGS. 26C and 26D. [Figure 29G] 27B is a pictorial perspective view of an illuminated glass charging container herein made according to the method of FIGS. 24A-24C using the high bias artwork front mold plate of FIG. 27A. FIG. [Figure 30A] 29B is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed on the optical fiber extension segment described in connection with FIG. 29A. [Figure 30B] 29B is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed on the optical fiber extension segment described in connection with FIG. 29A. [Figure 30C] 29B is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed on the optical fiber extension segment described in connection with FIG. 29A. [Figure 30D] 29B is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed on the optical fiber extension segment described in connection with FIG. 29A. [Figure 30E] 29B is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed on the optical fiber extension segment described in connection with FIG. 29A. [Figure 30F] Schematic diagrams are provided illustrating exemplary arrangements of light emitting elements and fiber optic bundles in accordance with certain features, attributes, and functions herein. [Figure 30G] Schematic diagrams are provided illustrating exemplary arrangements of light emitting elements and fiber optic bundles in accordance with certain features, attributes, and functions herein. [Figure 30H] Schematic diagrams are provided illustrating exemplary arrangements of light emitting elements and fiber optic bundles in accordance with certain features, attributes, and functions herein. [Figure 31A] A flowchart is presented showing steps of a method of making an illuminated stone charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet a further aspect of the present invention, employing some of the method steps shown in Figures 24A, 24B, and 24C. [Figure 31B] A flowchart is presented showing steps of a method of making an illuminated stone charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet a further aspect of the present invention, employing some of the method steps shown in Figures 24A, 24B, and 24C. [Figure 31C] A flowchart is presented showing steps of a method of making an illuminated stone charging container for electronic jewelry according to yet a further aspect of the present invention, employing some of the method steps shown in Figures 24A, 24B, and 24C. [Figure 32A] A series of perspective views are provided, each showing the corresponding method step in FIG. 31A. [Figure 32B] A series of perspective views are provided, each showing the corresponding method step in FIG. 31B. [Figure 32C] A series of perspective views are provided, each showing the corresponding method step in FIG. 31C. [Figure 33A] 10A-10C are additional method steps and corresponding schematic diagrams of precious or similar gemstones being set into the fabricated jewelry charging container, thereby providing a unique exterior surface associated therewith, in accordance with certain additional preferred embodiments herein. [Figure 33B]31A-31C depict a subassembly method for receiving photographs and running a CNC machine to create custom stone casings for the type of illuminated vessel created according to the method of FIGS. 31A-31C. [Figure 33C] 31A depicts a subassembly method of receiving lighting design specifications and operating a CNC machine to form internal sockets and slots configured to position various light sources and lighting elements within the stone casing before continuing with the glassblowing step according to FIG. [Figure 34A] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34B] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34C] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34D] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34E-1] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34F] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34G] 10A-10C provide perspective views illustrating different exemplary illuminated stone charging containers made in accordance with various embodiments herein. [Figure 34E-1] Shows a container. [Figure 34E-2] FIG. 34E-1 is a detailed perspective assembly drawing showing the different components and supporting electronic circuitry implemented within the container of FIG. 34E-1 as an example of such components and circuitry that may be implemented in any of the charging containers of the present specification. [Figure 34E-3]FIG. 34E-1 is a detailed perspective assembly drawing showing the different components and supporting electronic circuitry implemented within the container of FIG. 34E-1 as an example of such components and circuitry that may be implemented in any of the charging containers of the present specification. [Figure 34E-4] FIG. 34E-1 is a detailed perspective assembly drawing showing the different components and supporting electronic circuitry implemented within the container of FIG. 34E-1 as an example of such components and circuitry that may be implemented in any of the charging containers of the present specification. [Figure 34F] Shown is a three-tiered glass-on-stone vessel. [Figure 34G] Shown is a three-tiered glass-on-stone vessel. [Figure 35A] FIG. 10 is a side view of a layered stone charging container having an inverted stepped exterior surface made in accordance with another aspect of the present invention. [Figure 35B] FIG. 10 is a side view of a layered stone charging container of the present invention having a smooth exterior surface made in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 35C] FIG. 10 is a side view of yet another layered stone charging container herein having quadrant border details on each step of the inverted stepped exterior surface made in accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention. [Figure 36A] FIG. 35B is a side view of three selected frame segments from the stone charging container of FIG. 35A before assembly. [Figure 36B] 36B is a top view of the frame segments of FIG. 36A showing a representative overlapping alignment of consecutive frame segments. [Figure 37A] FIG. 36C is a perspective assembly view of the frame segment of FIGS. 36A and 36B. [Figure 37B] FIG. 37B is a perspective assembly view of an alternative frame segment of the type shown in FIG. 37A. [Figure 38A] 35B is a perspective detail view showing the outer inverted step surface of the stone charging container of FIG. 35A having a different inner surface design. [Figure 38B] 35B is a perspective detail view showing the outer inverted step surface of the stone charging container of FIG. 35A having a different inner surface design. [Figure 38C] 35B is a perspective detail view showing the outer inverted step surface of the stone charging container of FIG. 35A having a different inner surface design. [Figure 38D] 35B is a perspective detail view showing the outer inverted step surface of the stone charging container of FIG. 35A having a different inner surface design. [Figure 38E] FIG. 35C is a detailed perspective view of a portion of a sidewall of a layered stone charging container of the present specification, having a smooth outer surface and a stepped inner surface of a container of the type shown by the external view of FIG. 35B. [Figure 38F] FIG. 35D is a detailed perspective view of a portion of a sidewall of a layered stone charging container herein having quadrant border detail on its interior and exterior surfaces, as shown on the exterior of a container of the type shown in FIG. 35C. [Figure 38G] FIG. 35C is a detailed perspective view of a portion of a sidewall of a layered stone charging container of the present invention having a smooth outer surface and a louvered inner surface of a container of the type shown in the external view of FIG. 35B. [Figure 38H] FIG. 35C is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the sidewall of a layered stone charging vessel of the present invention with smooth inner and outer surfaces shown on the exterior of the vessel shown in FIG. 35B. [Figure 39A] FIG. 38B is a detailed partial perspective view of the interior surface of an illuminated stone charging container of the type shown in FIGS. 35A and 38A, showing an exemplary channel formed therein for receiving a bundle of optical fibers in accordance with certain additional teachings herein. [Figure 39B] 39B is a view similar to FIG. 39A, showing a strip of light-emitting sources positioned horizontally along selected interior steps of the stone charging canister of the interior-stepped charging canister of the present invention. [Figure 40A] 1 is a partial perspective view of three optical fiber bundles arranged horizontally on the inner surface of a stone charging container of the type of the present invention, each bundle being associated with a corresponding light emitting element. [Figure 40B] 40B is a view similar to FIG. 40A, except that instead of fiber optic bundles, strips of light emitting sources are positioned horizontally along selected interior steps or louvers of a suitable type of stone charging vessel. [Figure 41] 38 is a view similar to FIG. 37, showing channels for receiving respective fiber optic bundles formed in selected individual frame segments prior to assembly thereof. [Figure 42A]42 is a partial detailed schematic diagram of the optical channel of FIG. 41 configured to receive a corresponding optical fiber bundle. [Figure 42B] 42 is a partial detailed schematic diagram of the optical channel of FIG. 41 configured to receive a corresponding optical fiber bundle. [Figure 42C] 42 is a partial detailed schematic diagram of the optical channel of FIG. 41 configured to receive a corresponding optical fiber bundle. [Figure 43A] 1 provides a flow chart and pictorial representation of the sequence of steps in a method for making a layered stone container in accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention; [Figure 43B] 1 provides a flow chart and pictorial representation of the sequence of steps in a method for making a layered stone container in accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention; [Figure 43C] 1 provides a flow chart and pictorial representation of the sequence of steps in a method for making a layered stone container in accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention; [Figure 44A] FIG. 43C is a flow chart diagrammatically illustrating additional initial steps that may be included in the method of FIGS. 43A-43C to create a layered stone container from two types of natural stone slabs having different material properties. [Figure 44B] FIG. 31C is a flow chart diagrammatically illustrating a subassembly method for producing horizontally stacked stone blocks from two types of natural stone slabs having different material properties for further processing according to the method of FIGS. 31A-31C. [Figure 44C] 4 illustrates and describes the provision of vertically stacked stone blocks from two different types of stone made according to the subassembly method of FIG. 44B. [Figure 44D] FIG. 44C is a perspective view of a vertically layered stone shell as provided by FIG. 44C for further processing according to the method of FIGS. 31A-31C. [Figure 45] FIG. 44B is a flow chart diagrammatically illustrating additional steps that may be used in making a layered stone vessel of the type described in connection with FIGS. 43A-43C and 44A. [Figure 46]FIG. 44B is a flow chart diagrammatically illustrating additional steps that may be used in making a layered stone vessel of the type described in connection with FIGS. 43A-43C and 44A. [Figure 47A] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating method steps for making an illuminated stone and glass charging vessel from the layered stone vessel of the present invention in accordance with yet a further aspect of the present invention. [Figure 47B] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating method steps for making an illuminated stone and glass charging vessel from the layered stone vessel of the present invention in accordance with yet a further aspect of the present invention. [Figure 47C] 1 presents a flowchart illustrating method steps for making an illuminated stone and glass charging vessel from the layered stone vessel of the present invention in accordance with yet a further aspect of the present invention. [Figure 48A] A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 47A are provided. [Figure 48B] A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 47B are provided. [Figure 48C] A corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 47C are provided. [Figure 49] Additional steps that may be included in the method of Figures 47A-47C are shown and described. [Figure 50A] 1A-1C are perspective views showing different layered natural stone electronic jewelry containers that can be made according to corresponding methods herein. [Figure 50B] 1A-1C are perspective views showing different layered natural stone electronic jewelry containers that can be made according to corresponding methods herein. [Figure 50C] 1A-1C are perspective views showing different layered natural stone electronic jewelry containers that can be made according to corresponding methods herein. [Figure 50D] 1A-1C are perspective views showing different layered natural stone electronic jewelry containers that can be made according to corresponding methods herein. [Figure 51]Illustrated and described are additional method steps that may be included in making any of the glass or stone vessels herein in which gold leaf is applied by hand. [Figure 52A] Illustrated and described is an additional method step that may be included in making any of the glass or stone containers herein, in which a gold coating is applied by vapor deposition. [Figure 52B] Illustrated and described is an additional method step that may be included in making any of the glass or stone containers herein, in which a gold coating is applied by vapor deposition. [Figure 53] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a segmented insert assembly that may be used in conjunction with any of the layered stone jewelry boxes herein to separate smartphones and electronic jewelry items into individual compartments for recharging, according to a further aspect of the present description. [Figure 54] FIG. 54 is a cross-sectional front view of a segmented insert assembly of the type of FIG. 53 shown in a layered stone jewelry box made in accordance with the method of the present invention. [Figure 55A] 55A-55C are schematic diagrams of different interior surface formations that may be utilized in making the segmented insert assembly of FIG. 54. [Figure 55B] 55A-55C are schematic diagrams of different interior surface formations that may be utilized in making the segmented insert assembly of FIG. 54. [Figure 56] FIG. 1 is a cutaway perspective view of the layered stone jewelry box of the present invention, illustrating two different types of top covers that may be provided therewith. [Figure 57A] FIG. 1 is a schematic elevation view of an exemplary representation of any of the electronic jewelry boxes or containers herein, showing in an accompanying block diagram the corresponding electronics casing and various electronic functions that may be included therewith. [Figure 57B]FIG. 57B is a perspective view of a rechargeable lighted vase created by combining selected teachings herein as including selected options from the functional features presented in the block diagram of FIG. 57A. [Figure 57C] FIG. 57C is a simplified block diagram of selected features from the options herein to specify the functionality of a rechargeable lighted vase of the type shown in FIG. 57B. [Figure 58A] FIG. 57B is a next level block diagram of additional functionality that may be provided within the electronic device casing of FIG. 57A, including architecture and security modes of operation. [Figure 58B] FIG. 1 is a functional diagram with a perspective view of an illuminated charging receptacle herein that can be used as a silent wake-up light alarm. [Figure 59A] FIG. 55C is a perspective top view of an exemplary segmented insert assembly of the type presented in detail in connection with FIGS. 53-55B. [Figure 59B] FIG. 59B is a schematic perspective assembly diagram of several individual charging pads, each associated with a corresponding light source, where the assembly is configured to fit the segmented insert assembly design of FIG. 59A. [Figure 60A] FIG. 10 is a cutaway perspective view of another bottom embodiment of any of the lighted containers herein, showing a glass-blown jewelry tray integrally formed with the blown glass bottom of the container and individual charging pads corresponding to separate compartments of the jewelry tray. [Figure 60B] 60A provides subassembly method steps illustrating the fabrication of the glassblowing jewelry tray of FIG. 60A. [Figure 61] FIG. 1 shows a flowchart with pictorial diagrams of the major steps in creating illuminated flat glass panels by applying certain teachings herein to the technology of manufacturing sheet glass for windows, doors, partitions, and walls. [Figure 62A]FIG. 1 is a front view of a representative partition wall constructed using the illuminated glass panels of the present invention, with accompanying block diagrams illustrating specific electronic functionality that may be provided by applying selected teachings herein to architectural design and building security technology. [Figure 62B] The accompanying block diagram of Figure 62A is a perspective view of a particular office building provided with illuminated glass panels of the present specification within it, showing the particular electronic functions implemented in its architectural design. [Figure 63A] 1A-1C are front views of various doors and windows having illuminated glass panels of the present invention made by applying certain teachings herein to the art of interior design and home security. [Figure 63B] 1A-1C are front views of various doors and windows having illuminated glass panels of the present invention made by applying certain teachings herein to the art of interior design and home security. [Figure 63C] 1A-1C are front views of various doors and windows having illuminated glass panels of the present invention made by applying certain teachings herein to the art of interior design and home security. [Figure 63D] 1A-1C are front views of various doors and windows having illuminated glass panels of the present invention made by applying certain teachings herein to the art of interior design and home security. [Figure 64] FIG. 63B is a block diagram illustrating certain electronic functions that may be provided in the windows and doors of FIGS. 63A-63D. [Figure 65] FIG. 63B is a detailed cutaway view of an illuminated door of the type in FIGS. 63A and 63B herein, showing an example of providing an electronics assembly for its operation. [Figure 66] FIG. 63D is a detailed cutaway view of assembling a door or window frame to provide power to the illuminated windows and doors of FIGS. 63A-63D. [Figure 67]FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a multi-mode glass chandelier that may be provided below by applying selected teachings herein to interior lighting, and also shows in an accompanying block diagram the corresponding electronics casing and various electronic functions that may be included therewith. [Figure 68A] 68 is a diagram of a glass-blown element for a chandelier of the type shown in FIG. 67, in the form of a flower of paradise and a bird on a stem, with light-emitting optical fibers partly housed within and partly extending therefrom. [Figure 68B] 67 is a diagram of a glass-blown element for a chandelier of the type shown in Fig. 67, consisting of a single bird of paradise leaf form with a light-emitting optical fiber completely housed inside. [Figure 68C] FIG. 68 is a diagram of a glass-blowing element for the type of chandelier of FIG. 67 configured in the form of a goose-neck branch having a conventional flame-tip bulb assembly and a light-emitting optical fiber partially housed therein and partially extending therefrom. [Figure 68D] FIG. 68 is a schematic diagram of an electronic base assembly according to the present invention as provided for the type of chandelier of FIG. 67 herein, configured to support the glass-blown lighting elements of FIGS. 68A, 68B, and 68C. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] 1A, 1B, and 1C, jewelry items 100a, 100b, and 100c are shown. As will be explained in more detail below for each item shown as including additional aspects of the present invention, jewelry item 100a is in the form of a clip-on pearl earring, jewelry item 100b is in the form of a post-and-clasp pearl earring for use in a pierced ear, and jewelry item 100c is in the form of a post-and-clasp jeweled nose piece for use in a nose piercing. In FIG. 1B, jewelry item 100b is shown as having three main portions, including dome portion 101a, base portion 101b including post 101c, and detachable clasp 101d. Jeweled nose piece 100d in FIG. 1C includes, as shown in this embodiment, petals, circular features that may be rendered as sepals or buds, and a central portion that may be rendered as the stigma of a flower among other central floral features. All of the elements of jeweled nose piece 100c may be formed from a preferred metal such as gold, or may be provided as a combination of precious metals or mixed precious metals with some of the features formed by jewelry as is well known in the art of precision jewelry making.As described and illustrated in commonly owned U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2020 / 0345533, entitled "Wearable Patch for Reducing Snoring Activity," filed May 1, 2020 under U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 864,863, which has priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 842,472, filed May 2, 2019, jewelry articles 100a, 100b, and 100c, as also shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C, may advantageously comprise various electronic and mechanical micro-components, including receivers, transmitters, electroacoustic transducers, microphones, snore alert transducers, and other such microelectronic and microelectromechanical components, and for simplicity, such components may be generally referred to collectively as electronic and MEMS components, and "MEMS," as used herein as a common acronym, stands for "Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems" or "Micro-Electro-Mechanical The term "Microelectronic Systems" has its general technical meaning, more fully written as "Microelectronic Systems," which includes a wide variety of micro- and nanoscale electronic and mechanical components in a variety of emerging technologies across several different technological subject areas. Further herein, as necessary to fully describe and characterize the invention(s) herein, certain specific electronic and MEMS components are further disclosed and explained in specific detail for each of the various embodiments herein, as provided below.

[0029] Turning now to one particular aspect of these inventions, the inventors recognize that many members of the public may have a personal inventory of jewelry items that have been treasured for a long time. As explained in more detail below, to address the need for compatibility with certain related aspects of the present invention, the inventors herein provide various assemblies and methods, various systems, devices, processes, and methodologies herein, for retrofitting and thereby adapting existing jewelry items. Accordingly, the present invention is further directed to a post-type retrofitting method as shown in Figures 2A and 2B, where Figure 2A describes a series of steps and Figure 2B diagrammatically illustrates each of the corresponding steps in Figure 2A.

[0030] 2A and 2B, more specifically, there is shown a first step 102 of receiving an existing jewelry item, for example, a post-type pearl earring 104 having a clasp or fastener 106a, a corresponding post 106b sized to mate with the clasp 106a in a manner well known in the art of jewelry making, and a body portion 106c for a display appearance. The earring 104 may be provided by its individual owner, who has long treasured the item for personal use, or may be provided as a new manufactured item from a customary manufacturer of such jewelry items, several of which are well known throughout the jewelry making world. Next, in step 108, the clasp 106a may be removed and inspected for compatibility with the remaining steps of the method. If not suitable, a compatible replacement clasp may be provided instead, which clasp provides antenna capability for wirelessly communicating with a remote device, such as a smartphone, carried for personal use by the individual wearing the jewelry item, as described herein, or the remote device may be a wearable personal diagnostic device, such as a patch device, referenced and incorporated herein above and described in further detail herein below in conjunction with FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C. Next, in step 110 of FIG. 2A, in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, a vibration member 112 and a receiver 114 are provided, each having a concentric bore 116 formed therein. In this embodiment, the vibration member 112 and the receiver 114 each include a rechargeable battery or other type of rechargeable power cell of an appropriate size to perform its associated function. In other embodiments, a single rechargeable battery may be provided with appropriate electrical connections provided therebetween to power both the vibration member 112 and the receiver 114.Next, in step 118, the vibrating member 112 and receiver 114, each having a concentric bore 116, are aligned and affixed with a suitable clasp 106a, thereby forming an unobtrusively wearable vibrating assembly, vibrating clasp assembly, or vibrating holdfast assembly 120 that can be activated by a notification signal from an alarm function on a smartphone, a biopatch, or a heating patch, or otherwise interact within a local network formed by the vibrating assembly 120, the smartphone, and the personal diagnostic patch, as described in further detail herein below. Accordingly, and with respect to a further next step in the method, in step 122, the clasp vibrating assembly 120 is engaged with the post 106b, and the complete assembly, comprising the original pearl earring 104, including the post 106b maintained integrally with the body portion 106c containing the vibrating clasp assembly 120, is then electronically tested to ensure its intended functions, including receiving, vibrating, charging, and recharging, are in good working order. Next, in step 124, a completed assembly that passes testing step 122 is placed into a charging case 126 that includes a charging port 127 and is either returned to its original owner or otherwise offered for sale as a new item of manufactured jewelry. Accordingly, with particular reference to Figures 2A and 2B, one aspect of the present invention is directed to providing a first method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece 104 for network functionality, the method including the steps of: i) providing a vibrating member 112 that is implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; ii) providing a receiver 114 in association with the vibrating member 112, the receiver 114 being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; and iii) assembling the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114 with the existing jewelry piece 104 to form a wearable assembly such that when a remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly.In one particular embodiment of the present method, where an existing jewelry piece 104 includes a clasp 106a for engaging a post 106b, the present invention is further directed to providing a network-enabled holdfast assembly 120 for use with an existing jewelry piece 104 having a post 106b, the network-enabled holdfast assembly comprising: i) a clasp component 106a mounted to securely engage the post 106b of the existing jewelry piece 104 and disengage from the post 106b when desired by a user of the existing jewelry piece; and ii) a clasp component 106a mounted to be assembled with the clasp component 106a. and iii) a receiver component 114 affixed within the assembly with the vibrating member 112 and the clasp component 106a, the receiver component 114 being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component 114, the vibrating member 112 vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the assembly when engaged with the post 106b of the existing jewelry piece 104. Also, as will be understood from the above description, the post 106b of the existing jewelry piece 104 may be secured through a puncture in the user's body, or alternatively, the post 106b of the existing jewelry piece 104 may be secured through clothing worn during use.

[0031] Next, FIG. 3A presents a flowchart illustrating method steps for retrofitting an existing jewelry piece in the form of a ring 128 to include network functionality in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a series of corresponding perspective views illustrating each method step of FIG. 3A . Accordingly, in step 129 of the method, ring 128 is received for analysis regarding compatibility with this retrofit aspect of the present invention. Ring 128 includes display element 130a and functional frame portion 130b. Frame portion 130b provides utility and function in its design. Accordingly, frame portion 130b as illustrated includes an annular retainer 132 that functions to hold display element 130a, integral with ring frame 130b, in a manner for display on a finger of the hand, as is well known to those skilled in the art of jewelry making. As illustrated here, display element 130a is an attractive stone shaped as shown to correspond to the shape of annular retainer 132. The frame portion 130b shown herein also includes a pair of opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b, with 134a shown as illustrated and 134b not visible in this perspective view. The function of the opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b is primarily to hold the annular retainer 132 in its geometric orientation relative to the frame portion 130b, and also to provide lateral support for the ring on the finger when worn, thereby aiding the ring stone in rotating on the finger toward the palm through their wide shape and friction on the finger. Additionally, the opposing D-shaped side members are substantially free of central material mass, thus imparting an open appearance that is functionally lighter in weight and therefore more comfortable over extended periods of use, while also providing wider lateral support to prevent undesired ring rotation. Next, in this analysis step 129, ring 128 is seen to have a finger loop segment 136 connecting opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b into a closed circle to fit around the user's finger. And finally, in this analysis, ring 128 is determined to have a hollow void or empty space 138 formed by the interior opening of annular retainer 132 and the back surface of display element 130a.Thus, ring 128 as shown is an excellent candidate for this retrofit method because hollow cavity 138 provides an ideal location for fitting a network-enabled vibration assembly in accordance with the teachings herein. Accordingly, in step 140, ring 128 is disassembled into its two major components, including display element 130a and frame portion 130b. Next, in step 142, a suitable network-enabled vibration assembly 144 is constructed for ring 128. In this embodiment, as shown for purposes of exemplary illustration, network-enabled vibration assembly 144 includes vibration component 146, receiver component 148, and rechargeable battery or batteries 150, as shown in step 142. Next, in step 152, vibration assembly 144 is affixed to the ring, preferably by having the outer periphery of receiver component 148 sized to fit over annular seat 154 formed as part of annular retainer 132, as shown. In this embodiment, the vibrating assembly 144 is thereby snugly affixed to and becomes one with the final ring assembly 156, which now includes the original ring 128 including the vibrating assembly 144, and after final assembly, the network-enabled ring 156 is tested for intended electronic and mechanical functionality, as shown in step 158 of FIG. 3A. Then, finally, in step 160, the ring assembly 156 is placed into a suitable charging case 162 having a charging port 164 for connection to a power source for recharging the battery or other type of suitable rechargeable power cell in the ring assembly when needed for use, such as for repeated daily use as desired.

[0032] 2B , the network-enabled ring 156 herein may be initially received from an individual owner of the original ring 128 who has long cherished the item for personal use, or may be provided as a new manufactured item by a customary manufacturer of such jewelry items, several such manufacturers being well-known throughout the jewelry manufacturing world. After applying the method steps, including the testing step 158, the newly activated network-enabled ring 156 may then be returned to its original owner along with the charging case 162, or may be otherwise offered for sale as a new manufactured item along with the charging case 162, or alternatively, may be returned or offered for sale without the charging case 162, for use with other electronic jewelry cases, boxes, or containers, as described herein below.

[0033] 3A and 3B, a method of retrofitting existing jewelry pieces 128 for network functionality is more specifically provided, the method including: i) evaluating each existing jewelry piece 128 for compatibility with a desired network functionality in step 129; ii) disassembling each existing jewelry piece 128 into separate elements after determining compatibility with the desired network functionality; iii) providing a vibrating member 146 implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; iv) providing a receiver 148 associated with the vibrating member 146, the receiver 148 implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; and v) assembling the vibrating member 146, the receiver 148, and at least some of the elements 130a and 130b separated from the existing jewelry piece 128 to form a wearable assembly 156, such that when a remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver 148, the vibrating member 146 vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly 156. As further shown and described, the wearable assembly 156 includes a rechargeable battery 150 associated with the vibrating member 146 and the receiver 148 to form the vibrating assembly 144 integrated as an operable component to create the network-enabled wearable assembly 156.

[0034] 4A , a pictorial representation of a charging case or electronic jewelry box 165 having a box top or upper portion 166 and a box bottom or lower portion 167 is shown, where the case 165 is configured to accommodate a plurality of pre-assembled electronic clasp pairs, including an exemplary clasp pair 168 consisting of a first network-enabled clasp assembly 168a and a second network-enabled clasp assembly 168b. Each of the paired clasp assemblies 168a and 168b includes network functionality in accordance with the teachings herein, implemented for use in place of an existing traditional clasp associated with an existing jewelry piece, such as a preferred pair of post-and-clasp earrings, or deployed for use with a brooch secured to clothing by a post-and-clasp. In some preferred embodiments herein, the clasp assemblies 168a and 168b may each provide the same functionality and may then preferably be worn simultaneously with a matching pair of earrings, for example, one on the left ear and the other on the right ear. When both assemblies 168a and 168b are deployed as a pair of simultaneous wearable assemblies, each can simultaneously receive signals from a smartphone or a personal diagnostic patch, and the left and right as utilized can then provide redundancy for the receiver's reception functionality in each of assemblies 168a and 168b. Furthermore, when a received signal triggers a desired vibration in wearable devices 168a and 168b, both can be enabled to vibrate simultaneously, with each deployed in a paired manner on the corresponding left and right ears, thereby providing a more universal notification configuration. Alternatively, each of assemblies 168a and 168b can be provided with different functionality; for example, clasp assembly 168a can be worn on the left ear and simultaneously deployed while capable of networking with a smartphone, and clasp assembly 168b can be worn on the right ear and simultaneously deployed while capable of networking with a personal diagnostic patch, separate and independent of 168a.Additionally, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art of electronic jewelry given the disclosures herein, in other embodiments herein relating to deployment and usage scenarios, each of clasp assemblies 168a and 168b may be used separately or may be independently deployed together or separately for different usage occasions including paired earrings, a single earring, a nose piercing, a single brooch, paired brooches, paired earrings with a brooch, etc., and color coding or other markings or visual designations may be provided on each assembly as delivered within case 165 to indicate its function.

[0035] Continuing with reference to FIGURE 4A, the charging case or electronic jewelry box 165 in the illustrated embodiment includes several charging receptacles 170, which may be paired as referenced 170a and 170b. As will be explained in more detail in FIGURE 4B, each of these charging receptacles 170, paired or unpaired, is associated with a corresponding electronic charging component 171. Further in FIGURE 4A, the electronic jewelry box 165 also includes a charging port or power socket 173 and an indicator light 174 for each of the charging receptacles 170 or each pair of charging receptacles 170a and 170b arranged along a sidewall segment 175b of the charging case 165. In this manner, each of network-enabled clasp pairs 168a and 168b has a corresponding charging receptacle 170a and 170b, and thus, when placed therein, each corresponding indicator light 174 can be activated with a different color, on-off cycle, light intensity, or any desired combination thereof to provide a visual notification of the receptacle's status as empty or occupied, charging, or fully charged, with respect to its intended utility for charging the rechargeable battery or power cell provided within each corresponding network-enabled clasp. In other embodiments herein, charging case 165 having opposing sidewall segments 175a and 175b can include indicator lights corresponding to each individual receptacle 170, for example, by providing a corresponding number of indicator lights 174 on sidewall segment 175a in a manner similar to the indicator light 174 shown in this figure on sidewall segment 175b. Here, as shown, opposing sidewall segments 175c and 175d do not include indicator lights 174. Also, for purposes of specifying the geometric shape herein, it should be understood that side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d are each straight or flat segments that form a continuous side wall 175 configured in a closed-loop rectangular shape, and thus, together with the top 166 and bottom 167 (when viewed in plan) of charging case 165, form a three-dimensional box 176 as a geometric form.However, in other embodiments, sidewall 175 may be in the form of a continuous smooth curve or circle to form a serpentine or pillbox-type configuration, for example, a single sidewall 175 is provided without sharp opposing wall segments or box corners as in a pillbox or circular shape, or with only one sharp corner as in an embodiment providing a heart-shaped sidewall 175 with a corresponding heart-shaped top 166. In any of these embodiments, regardless of whether sidewall 175 is straight, curved, serpentine, or circular, each charge receptacle 170 may preferably have a corresponding indicator light 174, as shown in the rectangular box configuration of FIG. In these various different geometric embodiments of the shape of box 176, charging receptacles 170a and 170b may retain a special pairing or paired orientation, or alternatively may be individual charging receptacles for a single clasp assembly 168c having a specific user application, such as a wake-up alarm and / or snoring detection, for use with a single earring or paired earrings, one of which has a vibrating electronic network-enabled clasp assembly of the present disclosure and the other a conventional clasp. Also, in certain preferred embodiments of charging case 165, such as those designed for travel use, box or case 165 may advantageously include a foldable top cover or closable lid 177 for covering top 166 of box 165 so that any clasp assembly 168a in its corresponding charging receptacle 170a can be secured therein.

[0036] 4B, a cutaway view of the bottom 167 of box 176 comprising electronic jewelry case 165 is shown. Shown within are three electronic charging components 171, referenced consecutively as 171a, 171b, and 171c for illustrative purposes. Charging component 171a includes a charging coil 172a mounted on a circuit board with associated electronics, which will be described in more detail herein below. Similarly, charging component 171b includes four individual charging coils 172b-b1, 172b-b2, 172b-b3, and 172b-b4. And finally, charging component 171c includes a single charging coil 172c. Thus, as implemented here, charging component 171a with its single coil 172a is positioned to charge electronic clasp assemblies disposed in charging receptacles 170i and 170j. Alternatively, as shown with charging component 171b, each charging receptacle may be provided with its own corresponding charging coil on a separate circuit with a corresponding indicator light 174. Thus, for charging component 171b as shown here, charging coil 172b-b1 is positioned to charge an electronic clasp assembly disposed in charging receptacle 170f, charging coil 172b-b2 is positioned to charge an electronic clasp assembly disposed in charging receptacle 170e, charging coil 172b-b3 is positioned to charge an electronic clasp assembly disposed in charging receptacle 170g, and charging coil 172b-b4 is positioned to charge an electronic clasp assembly disposed in charging receptacle 170h. Furthermore, charging component 171c with its single charging coil 172c is positioned to charge electronic clasp assemblies disposed in any one or more of charging receptacles 170a, 170b, 170c, and 170d.Thus, as will be apparent to those skilled in the electronic arts in view of the present disclosure, indicator light 174 may be associated with a pair of charging receptacles, here, for example, charging receptacles 170i and 170j, or indicator light 174 may be associated with a single charging receptacle, here, for example, coils 172b-b1 are solely associated with charging receptacle 170f, which is then associated with any electronic clasp assembly disposed therein for recharging. More specific details regarding the electronic circuitry or microcircuitry implemented within charging components 171a, 171b, and 171c to activate indicator light 174 are presently considered separate with respect to the intended scope of the claimed subject matter of the present disclosure, and thus may be presented as the subject matter of a subsequent disclosure extending herein.

[0037] 4C-4F, perspective schematic diagrams of four different exemplary geometric embodiments of the rectangular charging case of FIG. 4A are shown. First, in FIG. 4C, a circular box 176a is shown that serves to form the charging case 165 as described above in FIGS. 4A and 4B, with the difference here being the box's geometric shape. The circular box 176a has a circular bottom 167 and corresponding circular sidewalls 175 that support the top of the box 166 as shown, with the charging receptacle 170 disposed therein as shown. Similarly, in FIG. 4D, a heart-shaped box 176b is shown that has a heart-shaped bottom 167 and corresponding heart-shaped sidewalls 175 that support the top of the box 166 as shown, with the charging receptacle 170 disposed therein as shown. Next, FIG. 4E shows a butterfly-shaped box 176c having a butterfly-shaped bottom 167 and corresponding butterfly-shaped sidewalls 175 that support the top of box 166, as shown in cutaway cross-section with charging receptacle 170 located therein. Butterfly-shaped box 176c may also include a center or interior partition wall segment 175d, as shown supporting hinged wings, as will be described later in conjunction with FIGS. 4I-1 and 4I-2. Finally, FIG. 4F shows a kitten- or cat-shaped box 176d having cat-shaped sidewalls 175, including cat ears for aesthetic purposes, that support the top 166 of box 176d, as shown in cutaway cross-section with charging receptacle 170 located therein. 4F, a suitably configured bottom 167 is provided within the perimeter of cat-shaped sidewalls 175, which in certain preferred embodiments may also include interior divider wall segments 175e, as shown, to provide assembly functionality and / or structural support to the box. Each of boxes 176a, 176b, 176c, and 176d in FIGS. 4C-4F respectively include several indicator lights 174, one of which is shown for illustrative purposes in association with a representative charging receptacle 170 therein.

[0038] Also, in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention related to charging case 165 described above in Figures 4A-4B, Figures 4G-4J-2 are perspective views of closable top covers for each of the differently shaped embodiments of boxes 176a, 176b, and 176c described above in Figures 4C-4E, respectively.

[0039] Thus, in FIG. 4G, circular box 176a is shown with circular top cover 177, which is removable from box 176a as shown. Circular top cover 177 has a circular top 177a and a circular wall 177c having a slightly smaller diameter than circular top 177a, thereby forming a graspable overhang or lip segment 177b. In this manner, cover 177 is fully removable from box 176a as shown. Also, as discussed above in connection with FIG. 4C, now corresponding to FIG. 4G, box 176a includes charging receptacle 170 formed in box top 166, with sidewall 175 including indicator light 174. Here again, charging receptacle 170 is circular in shape and, therefore, is intended to receive circularly shaped electronic clasp 168a, as shown.

[0040] 4H, a heart-shaped box 176b is shown with a corresponding heart-shaped top cover 177. Here, in this heart-shaped embodiment of charging case 165b, heart-shaped top cover 177 includes a heart-shaped top 177a and a heart-shaped wall 177c having a slightly smaller perimeter than heart-shaped top 177a, thereby forming a graspable overhang or lip segment 177b that is also heart-shaped in view of heart-shaped wall 177c and corresponding heart-shaped top 177a. In this manner, cover 177 is fully removable from box 176b as shown. Also, as discussed above in connection with FIG. 4D, now corresponding to FIG. 4H, box 176b includes a charging receptacle 170 formed in box top 166, where charging receptacle 170 is in the shape of heart-shaped receptacle 170k as shown. Accordingly, this heart-shaped embodiment is intended to be deployed with heart-shaped electronic clasp 168d as shown. Here, heart-shaped receptacle 170k and corresponding heart-shaped electronic clasp 168d are intended by the inventors to create a form of lock and key assembly that provides a passive security feature so that unauthorized copies of our heart-shaped electronic clasp 168d cannot be easily interchanged for use with the illustrated heart-shaped box 176b containing our heart-shaped receptacle 170k. Additional electronic security feathers associated with electromagnetic coupling between charging component 171 herein, as shown in FIG. 4B, and our electronic jewelry clasps, such as heart-shaped clasp 168d of FIG. 4H herein, are intended to be the subject of further disclosure related herein.

[0041] Further now, in this embodiment of Fig. 4H, as an alternative to the above-described placement of indicator light 174, side wall 175 does not include indicator light 174 as shown in Fig. 4D. Thus, as shown here in this alternative heart-shaped embodiment of Fig. 4H having a removable top cover 177, indicator light 174 is provided within top cover 177 as illustrated, and electrical supply thereto may be evidenced by electrical connection 169 including connector component 169a within top cover 177 and corresponding connector component 169b within side wall 175 of box 176b, as shown here for purposes of illustration.

[0042] Alternatively, in a similar manner as described above in which the heart-shaped removable top cover 177 of FIG. H includes an indicator light 174 provided therein, the circular top cover 177 of FIG. 4G may include some or all of the indicator light 174. In each of these differently shaped top covers 177, whether circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped, or any other desired shape, when removable from their corresponding boxes 176, the correspondingly shaped removable top covers 177 further include an electrical supply thereto, which may be provided by an electrical connection 169 between a connector component 169a within the top cover 177 and a corresponding connector component 169b within the side wall 175 of its respective box 176. Alternatively, in these removable top cover embodiments, the top cover may further include a rechargeable power storage cell, such as a rechargeable battery, so that when the cover 177 is removed from the box, the indicator light continues to be illuminated by electrical energy provided by the rechargeable power storage cell integrated with the removable top cover.

[0043] 4I-1 and 4I-2, a more detailed perspective view of the butterfly-shaped charging case of FIG. 4E is provided, which has a two-piece hinged top cover 177 therein, including a left-side hinged wing cover 177a and a right-side hinged wing cover 177b. In this manner, the top 166 of the box 176c can be accessed by simply grasping the overhang on the wing 177b and rotating it to the open position, as shown in FIG. 4I-2. As further shown internally, the top 166 of the box 176c includes a butterfly-shaped charging receptacle 170l configured to receive the butterfly-shaped electronic clasp 168e. Note that, in this embodiment, the indicator lights 174 are all shown on the wing covers 177a and 177b. Alternatively, the indicator lights 174 may be on the side walls 175, or alternatively, on both the wing covers 177a and 177b and the side walls 175. Here, in this embodiment, a butterfly-shaped box 176c is shown with a pair of antennas, each of which includes an indicator light 174 that can be illuminated to indicate that power is being supplied to the box as needed to provide power to the charging receptacle 170l for replacement when the electronic jewelry clasp 168e is placed inside for recharging.

[0044] 4J-1 and 4J-2 are more detailed perspective views of the butterfly-shaped charging case of FIG. 4E, here having a removable butterfly-shaped top cover 177 as described above with the removable circular cover of FIG. 4G and the removable heart-shaped cover of FIG. 4H. Here, as shown in FIG. 4J-2, the butterfly-shaped charging case 165c is formed by a butterfly-shaped removable cover 177 configured to fit into a butterfly-shaped box 176c. The removable cover 177 here similarly includes a butterfly-shaped top 177a and a butterfly-shaped wall 177c having a diameter slightly smaller than that of the butterfly-shaped top 177a, thereby forming a graspable overhang or lip segment 177b. In this manner, the cover 177 is completely removable from the box 176c as shown. Also, as further shown, top 166 of box 176c includes butterfly-shaped charging receptacle or socket 170l for receiving butterfly-shaped electronic earring clasp 168e, as described above and in further detail below with respect to its manufacture. Here, indicator lights are shown within cover 177, but may alternatively be provided within side wall 175, or in combination within both removable top cover 177 and side wall 175 of box 176c, as shown in FIG. 4E.

[0045] 4K, a more detailed view of the charging case of FIG. 4F is provided, showing a kitten- or cat-shaped box 176d having a corresponding kitten- or cat-shaped charging receptacle 170m configured to receive a kitten- or cat-shaped electronic jewelry clasp 168f. Here, as a further aspect of this embodiment of the invention, indicator lights 174 are configured as lifelike or visually animated cat eyes. The cat-shaped electronic clasp assembly 168f includes the vibrating assembly 120 described above in FIG. 2B, and here may be further decorated with jewelry in the form of a cat collar or precious jewelry, for example. Here, in FIG. 4K , top portion 166 is shown as flat or essentially planar in configuration with respect to geometric form, and as described above, box 176d itself may include a flat or planar hinged cover or a flat removable cover to form a corresponding kitten-shaped or cat-shaped charging case 165d, as shown with such hinged or removable cover being kitten-shaped or cat-shaped to fit with top portion 166, as described with respect to other geometric shapes, but not repeated here to avoid repetition. As suggested by the animated features of the cat or kitten face depicted in FIG. 4K , these features are presented in a stylized manner to appear whimsical, whimsical, or imaginative in their rendering, and thus may, in some cases, be more suitable for a market segment of consumers, such as teenagers or pre-teens.

[0046] 4L next presents a detailed view of an exemplary sculpted electronic jewelry box or case 165e according to the teachings herein, based on some of the geometric and functional features of the kitten- or cat-shaped charging case 165d of FIG. 4K. Here, in this sculpted or contoured three-dimensional configuration, the charging case 165e of the present invention takes the form of a kitten or cat rendered with three-dimensional natural features and contours, which may be modeled after a live, natural animal, kitten or cat with natural features as shown herein, the rendered form including a sculpted head with ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers, and resting body parts including, as shown herein, folded front legs and a curled tail as experienced in a normal resting position of a live kitten or cat as may be familiar to cat owners worldwide. Additionally, the engraved eye herein may advantageously include an indicator light 174 of the present invention to provide a sense of animation and functionality, for example, to indicate when the box is powered or when an electronic jewelry item placed therein is fully charged, charging, or otherwise disposed or removed from a corresponding charging receptacle 170. As further shown in FIG. 4L, the box 176d provided in the engraved charging case 165e includes a flat bottom 167, an interior sidewall 175f, and a cutout portion of the top 166, which here is also preferably of flat configuration. Furthermore, in terms of geometry, to achieve the desired engraved three-dimensional form herein, the exterior of the charging case 165e includes a contoured outer wall 175g. Additional features, attributes, and functions of this engraved cat-shaped charging case are further described herein below in conjunction with FIGS. 4M-1 through 4N-2 below.

[0047] Accordingly, FIG. 4M-1 is a detailed perspective view of the kitten or cat configuration charging case 165e of FIG. 4L, with a hinged top cover 177, here shown in the closed position. As noted above in FIG. 4L, the outer wall 175g of this configuration is not flat or box-shaped like the cat-shaped case 165d of FIGS. 4F and 4K, but instead is rendered in a sculpted three-dimensional form as shown, taking on a lifelike form of a kitten or cat's body, as may be molded after an image of a living animal. Here, the case 165e in FIGS. 4M-1 and 4M-2 includes a sculpted head with indicator lights 174 provided in conjunction with sculpted eyes that can be illuminated for any of the functional purposes discussed above. Furthermore, according to additional aspects herein, the case 165e may be provided with simulated or synthetic fur in any desired cat color to further impart lifelike animation to interactions with the case 165e under its intended useful use. Also, similar to the above with the jewelry-equipped electronic clasp 168f of FIG. 4K, here the carved cat-shaped case 165e configuration may be equipped with a jewelry-equipped collar as shown to further demonstrate its intended purpose and use as a jewelry box. FIG. 4M-2 is a more detailed perspective view of the carved kitten-shaped charging case 165e of FIG. 4M-1, showing the hinged cover 177 open and two representative recharging receptacles or sockets 170n formed in the jewel box top 166, here shown in a deeper profile to accommodate corresponding three-dimensional carved kitten- or cat-shaped electronic jewelry clasps 168g. Also shown is the finished jewelry item 100d in the form of a carved kitten- or cat-shaped earring with posts 101c for ear-piercing use. Here, both the electronic clasp 168g and the finished electronic earring 100d are provided with a network-enabled vibrating assembly 144 of the type described above in connection with manufacturing step 152 of Figure 3B and corresponding Figure 3A.With respect to the completed electronic earring 100d, its corresponding charging socket or receptacle 170n further comprises a post socket 170-n1 for receiving the post 101c, as will be well understood by those skilled in the mechanical arts. In this manner, the bottom of the electronic jewelry item 100d can rest flat on the bottom of the receptacle, such that an electromagnetic field generated beneath the receptacle by a charging coil positioned relative to the receptacle can recharge a rechargeable battery provided within the network-enabled vibrating assembly 144 integrated within the jewelry item 100d, in a manner similar to that which recharges the electronic clasp 168g.

[0048] 4N-1, a perspective detailed view of the carved kitten-configured electronic jewelry clasp 168g as shown in FIG. 4M-2 is presented. Here, for greater clarity through magnification, the carved kitten-shaped network-enabled electronic clasp assembly 168g is shown as having a mechanical holdfast clasp 101d integrated with the cat's body by welding or soldering as is well known in the jewelry making art, and here, as described above and below, a vibrating assembly 144 is further provided in accordance with the teachings herein. As further shown, a central hole 116a is provided completely through the body, and a corresponding hole 116b is provided in the vibrating assembly 144, whereby a post of a respective item of existing jewelry may be secured by sliding the post through the holdfast clasp 116b, through the hole 116a, and then into the clasp 101d in the usual manner. Thus, in use, the vibration assembly 144 of the electronic clasp 168g can vibrate to provide a silent personal alert to the user when an intended remote signal is received by the receiver circuitry provided therewith.

[0049] As will be described in more detail below with respect to additional detailed embodiments of various finished jewelry articles herein, FIG. 4N-2 now merely provides further clarity through a close-up of the carved kitten configuration electronic earring 100d of FIG. 4M-2. For purposes of initial description, the finished engraved jewelry article 100b is intended for use as a front earring, using a conventional simple mechanical clasp 101d to secure the post 101c in the usual manner. Accordingly, and further according to the teachings herein, the front jewelry item 100d incorporates therein a network-enabled vibrating assembly 144 of the type discussed above and discussed in more detail herein below with respect to its manufacture and assembly. Accordingly, in use, the vibrating assembly 144 integrated within the carved kitten configuration electronic earring 100d can vibrate to provide a silent personal alert to its user when an intended remote signal is received by a receiver circuit provided therewith.

[0050] 4A-4N-2, the present invention is further directed to providing a charging case 165 for a plurality of network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168a, 168b, 168c for use with an existing post-style jewelry item, the charging case 165 comprising: i) side walls 175, a bottom 167, and a top 166 configured to form a box 176; and ii) a number of charging receptacles 170 formed in the top 166 of the box 176, each of the charging receptacles 170 adapted to receive a clasp-style network-enabled holdfast assembly 168. 4C , the charging case 165 includes: a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170, each having a rechargeable battery; iii) a charging component 171 located in association with each of the charging receptacles 170; iv) a power port 173 located at a predetermined position within the box 176; and v) at least one indicator light 174 mounted in association with the box 176 to indicate when the power port 173 provides power and / or when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it in the corresponding charging receptacle 170. In one preferred embodiment of the charging case 165, the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a circular box 176a, as shown in FIG. In another embodiment, the side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b as shown in FIG. 4D, and in yet another embodiment of the charging case 165, the side walls 175, bottom 167, top 166, charging receptacle 170, and closeable lid 177 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b reminiscent of a heart-shaped box of chocolate candies. Additionally, according to various more complex shapes of the box 176 that comprise the charging case 165 of FIG. 4A, the side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c as shown in FIG. 4E, or similarly, a four-leaf clover shape.And, more preferably, for a particular consumer group as may be desired, side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 of box 176 may be configured to form a kitten- or cat-shaped box 176d, and further, when the rendering includes a closeable lid 177, side walls 175, bottom 167, top 166, and closeable lid 177 may be configured together to form kitten-shaped box 176d, such that the kitten-shaped box 176d is rendered in further detail with various desired body and facial features included therewith, including soft, pleasant-feeling simulated fur, if desired. Thus, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4J, closeable lid 177 may be further configured to include a two- or three-dimensional rendering of a kitten or cat's face with two kitten or cat eyes, with indicator lights 174 positioned corresponding to each kitten or cat's eye, such that when each one of the indicator lights is illuminated, the associated kitten or cat's eye is illuminated. Similarly for other animal shapes, side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 may be configured to form a puppy-shaped box 176, and if desired, further include a closeable lid 177 further configured to contribute to the form of puppy-shaped box 176 with additional body and / or facial features, including simulated fur that is soft and comfortable to the touch.

[0051] Further, with respect to any of the embodiments of the charging case or electronic jewelry box 165 described in Figures 4A-4F, the at least one indicator light 174 may include a plurality of indicator lights 174, where a first number of the plurality of indicator lights 174 emit visible light of a first color and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights 174 emit visible light of a second color, the first number of indicator lights 174 may be one or two and / or may be combined with or used separately from the first number of indicator lights 174, and the second number of the plurality of indicator lights 174 emitting visible light of the second color may also be one or two, or alternatively, the first number of indicator lights 174 may be more than two and / or the second number of indicator lights 174 of the second color may also be more than two. In some embodiments, as may be desired, a first color is emitted when the power port has power, and / or a second color is emitted when the rechargeable battery of each jewelry item placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170 is charged to a predetermined charge level. The box 176 containing the electronic jewelry case 165 may be formed from any suitable material, even a hard, high-quality plastic material, which is suitable for forming such a box. The material may be selected so that the sidewalls are opaque, or in some preferred embodiments, transparent, translucent, or semi-transparent; when the sidewalls are translucent or semi-transparent, the first color indicator light may be integrally formed with the sidewall 175 of FIGS. 4C-4F or at least one of the sidewall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d described with respect to FIGS. 4A and 4B. Again, the second color indicator light 174 may be integrally formed with at least one of the side walls, with each pair of charging receptacles 170a and 170b, for example, having a different indicator light 174 associated therewith.In the rectangular embodiment of box 176 in FIGS. 4A and 4B, first-color indicator lights 174 may be integrally formed with, for example, two or more of side walls 175a and 175b, and, together or separately, second-color indicator lights 174 may be integrally formed with, correspondingly, two or more of side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d. Preferably, first-color indicator lights 174 may be positioned in alternating sequence with second-color indicator lights 174 along two or more side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d in FIGS. 4A and 4B, or along the side wall 175 shown in FIGS. 4C-4F. Again, second-color indicator lights 174 may be positioned in alternating sequence with first-color indicator lights 174 along two or more side walls or side wall segments. In any of these illuminated embodiments, the indicator lights may be formed from light-emitting diodes. In any of the above, the first and second colors of visible light may be selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with a power cord implemented in association with charging port 173, or alternatively, the first and second colors of visible light may preferably be selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated in association with bottom 167 of box 176. In any of these illuminated embodiments having two light colors, second color indicator light 174 may be emitted in a repeating pattern. And finally, herein, any of the embodiments of electronic jewelry box 165 shown in any of FIGS. 4A-4F may be present in a retail store with a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170, each of which includes any of the electronic clasp assemblies described and / or claimed herein.

[0052] 4A-4M-2, the inventors of the present invention further provide a charging case for a plurality of network-enabled holdfast assemblies for use with an existing post-type jewelry item, the charging case in one primary embodiment comprising: i) side walls 175, a bottom 167, and a top 166 configured to form a box 176; and ii) a number of charging receptacles 170 formed in the top 166 of the box 176, each of the charging receptacles 170 configured to connect to a clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 160. 68, each of which has a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 having a rechargeable battery or other form of rechargeable power storage cell; iii) a closeable lid 177 covering at least a portion of top 166 of box 176 and for covering charging receptacles 170 formed therein; iv) charging components 171 located in association with each of said charging receptacles 170; v) a power port 173 located at a predetermined position within box 176; and vi) at least one indicator light 174 for indicating when power port 173 provides power. In one particular embodiment thereof, side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form rectangular box 176, and closeable lid 177 is hingedly configured thereto such that charging receptacles 170 are covered and uncovered by rotational movement of lid 177 relative to box 176. Here, for further functionality, sidewall 175 may include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it in that corresponding charging receptacle 170. In that further implementation, each of charging receptacles 170 may include a corresponding indicator light 174 preferably mounted continuously along sidewall 175.To add desired versatility and security features to the complete assembly, each charging receptacle 170 is configured with a specific geometric shape, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric shape. In this manner, unauthorized clasp assemblies cannot easily be used with the charging cases herein. Accordingly, the geometric shapes of the clasp assemblies 168 and their corresponding charging receptacles 170 of the present invention may be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped, or any other desired shape and configuration, as suggested by way of example herein.

[0053] 4C and 4G, sidewalls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a circular box 176a having a circular, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby charging receptacles 170 are covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of circular lid 177 relative to box 176a. Also herein, sidewalls 175 include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170, so as to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it in the corresponding charging receptacle 170. For further detailed functionality, each of charging receptacles 170 may preferably include a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along sidewall 175. Also herein, each of the charging receptacles 170 may advantageously be configured with a particular geometric shape, and the clasp-type, network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding, compatible geometric shape. Thus, similar to above, if desired, the geometric shape may be selected from rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped, or any other shape suggested by these examples in light of the disclosure herein. Thus, in the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 4G, the removable top cover 177, box 176a, and clasp assembly 168a are all selected to have corresponding circular shapes or configurations as shown.

[0054] 4D and 4H , side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b with a heart-shaped, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, such that corresponding replacement and removal of heart-shaped lid 177 from box 176b covers and uncovers charging receptacles 170, respectively. Here, similar to above, side walls 175 include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type, network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it within the corresponding charging receptacle 170, and preferably, each charging receptacle 170 may include a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along side walls 175. Alternatively, the heart-shaped lid 177 may include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in that corresponding charging receptacle 170. And, more preferably, each of the charging receptacles 170 may include a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series with the heart-shaped lid 177, as shown at lip 177 in FIG. 4H . In any of the above heart-shaped configurations, each of the charging receptacles 170 may advantageously be configured with a particular geometric shape, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith may each be configured with a correspondingly compatible geometric shape, which again may be, for example, rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped. Thus, in the preferred embodiment of the heart-shaped charging case 165b shown in FIG. 4H, the removable top cover 177, the box 176b, and the clasp assembly 168d are all selected to have a corresponding heart-shaped form or configuration as shown.

[0055] Thus, to achieve a desired butterfly charging case configuration such as that shown in Figures 4E, 4I-1, 4I-2, 4J-1, and 4J-2, side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c having a butterfly-shaped closable lid 177 configured thereon in a removable manner such that charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of butterfly lid 177 relative to box 176c, as shown in Figures 4J-1 and 4J-2. Alternatively, sidewalls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c having a two-piece butterfly-shaped closeable lid 177 including wings 177a and 177b hingedly configured thereto such that charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by separate rotational actions of each part of two-piece butterfly-shaped closeable lid 177a and 177b relative to box 176c, as shown in Figures 4I-1 and 4I-2. Also, similar to above, here in the butterfly embodiment, sidewalls 175 advantageously include at least one indicator light 174 associated with corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it in its corresponding charging receptacle 170. Or, more preferably, if desired, each of the charging receptacles 170 may include a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series along the sidewall 175. Alternatively, the butterfly lid 177 may include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed within that corresponding charging receptacle 170, and in some embodiments, each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series relative to the butterfly lid 177.To further provide the security described above regarding the use of only authorized electronic clasp assemblies 168, each of the charging receptacles 170 may be configured with a particular geometric shape, and then the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric shape, which may then be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped.

[0056] 4F and 4K, the inventors provide a kitten-shaped charging case 165d in which side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a kitten-shaped box 176d having a kitten-shaped, closeable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal movements of kitten-shaped lid 177 relative to box 176d. Alternatively, side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a kitten-shaped box 176d having a kitten-shaped, closeable lid 177 configured in a hinged manner, whereby charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by rotational movements of kitten-shaped, closeable lid 177 relative to box 176d. Similarly, to provide a sense of functional animation, sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed within that corresponding charging receptacle 170, in a preferred embodiment of which each charging receptacle 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series along sidewall 175. Alternatively, kitten-shaped lid 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed within that corresponding charging receptacle 170, or similar to the heart-shaped and butterfly-shaped lids, each charging receptacle 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series relative to kitten-shaped lid 177. Also here, in kitten-shaped box 165d, each of the charging receptacles 170 may be configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are then each configured with a correspondingly compatible geometric configuration.Thus, for example, the geometric shape may be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped. According to a further aspect of the present disclosure, for animation and a sense or feel of life, the kitten-shaped charging case may include simulated fur configured on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped box 176d, or at least a portion of the kitten-shaped closeable lid 177, or at least a portion of both the kitten-shaped box 176d and the kitten-shaped closeable lid 177. For further functional enhancement, either the kitten-shaped or cat-shaped charging case described above may further include an indicator light 174 configured as each of two cat's eyes provided on a face portion of the kitten-shaped or cat-shaped box 176d.

[0057] 4E, 4I-1 and 4I-2, 4J-1 and 4J-2, with respect to any desired wing-shaped charging case, the side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 can be configured to form any desired wing-shaped box 176c having a wing-shaped closeable lid 177 configured thereon in a removable manner such that the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the wing-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176c. Alternatively, the side walls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a wing-shaped box 176c having a two-piece wing-shaped closeable lid 177 configured in a hinged manner such that the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by separate rotational actions of each portion of the two-piece wing-shaped closeable lid 177 relative to the box 176c. In any of these generally wing-shaped embodiments, sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in that corresponding charging receptacle 170; preferably, if desired, each charging receptacle 170 can include a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted consecutively along sidewall 175. Alternatively, or in combination therewith, wing-shaped lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in that corresponding charging receptacle 170. More preferably, in some embodiments thereof, each charging receptacle 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted consecutively in association with wing-shaped lid 177.In any of these wing-shaped embodiments, each charging receptacle 170 may advantageously be configured with a particular geometric shape, and the clasp-type, network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith may each be configured with a correspondingly compatible geometric shape for the product fastening reasons discussed above. Also, in certain embodiments of the wing-shaped electronic jewelry box of the present invention, the wing-shaped box 176c and its corresponding wing-shaped lid 177 may be rendered together to form an alternating butterfly configuration, as shown, or may otherwise be rendered together to form a hummingbird configuration, a bumblebee configuration, a honeybee configuration, a ladybug configuration, a dragonfly configuration, an eaglebird configuration, a falconbird configuration, or a hawkbird configuration. In any of these embodiments, the geometric shape of the charging receptacle 170 and the corresponding shape of the electronic clasp assembly 168 may be butterfly-shaped, hummingbird-shaped, bumblebee-shaped, honeybee-shaped, ladybug-shaped, dragonfly-shaped, eagle-shaped, falcon-shaped, or hawk-shaped.

[0058] 4F and 4K as representative thereof, the inventors further provide a charging case, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form an animal-shaped box 176d, and a corresponding animal-shaped closeable lid 177 is configured thereon in a removable manner, such that the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the animal-shaped lid 177 relative to the animal-shaped box 176d. Alternatively, the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form the animal-shaped box 176d with the animal-shaped closeable lid 177 configured in a hinged manner, such that the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by rotational actions of the animal-shaped closeable lid 177 relative to the animal-shaped box 176d. In any of these embodiments, sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed within that corresponding charging receptacle 170, and more preferably, if desired, each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted consecutively along sidewall 175. Alternatively or in combination, animal-shaped lid 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed within that corresponding charging receptacle 170, and in certain preferred embodiments, each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted consecutively in association with animal-shaped lid 177.In any of these animal-shaped embodiments of the charging case 165 of the present invention, each of the charging receptacles 170 may be configured with a specific geometric configuration, and the clasp-type, network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are then each configured with a corresponding, compatible geometric configuration. Also, with regard to specialized animal shapes as may be desired, the inventors provide that the animal-shaped box 176d and its corresponding animal-shaped lid 177, when rendered together, may form a kitten, cat, puppy, dog, panda, koala, rabbit, peacock, lion, leopard, panther, or any other desired animal configuration, with the indication lights 174 animating the figure as illuminated eyes or other such features and accessories. Also, in that particular preferred embodiment, the geometric configuration of the electronic clasp 168 and receptacle 170 corresponds to the selected animal configuration of the animal-shaped box 176d. Any of these animal-shaped embodiments may further include simulated fur configured on at least a portion of the animal-shaped box 176d, or on at least a portion of the animal-shaped closeable lid 177, or on at least a portion of both the animal-shaped box 176d and the animal-shaped closeable lid 177. Furthermore, to provide a completed assembly ready for use, any of the above charging cases may be delivered with a predetermined number of charging receptacles, each including a corresponding network-enabled holdfast assembly of the desired type as provided herein. Also, with respect to recharging the front-face electronic jewelry items herein, it is provided that the kitten-configured earrings of FIG. 4K and any of the charging cases of FIGS. 4A-4M-2, such as those further described herein below, may advantageously include at least one of a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 further configured to recharge any of the front-face electronic jewelry items herein.

[0059] Even more specifically, with respect to the engraved animal-shaped jewelry box of the present invention, as exemplified by the engraved and contoured kitten- or cat-shaped charging case 165e of Figures 4L-4M-2, the inventors more particularly provide a method for making an animal-shaped electronic jewelry box 165e, the method including: i) receiving at least one designated image of an animal; ii) rendering a carved form of the animal provided by the at least one designated image; iii) providing a box 176d configured within the carved form; iv) providing the box 176d with a plurality of charging receptacles 170, 170n, each configured to receive an electronic jewelry item 168g 100d for recharging; v) integrating at least one indicator light 174 with the carved form; and iv) providing the box 176d with electronic control circuitry for activating the at least one indicator light and the charging receptacle in a prescribed manner. According to this method, the at least one specific image of the animal can include a plurality of specific images of the animal. Also, with the advent of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the rendering step may advantageously include, for example, machine-scanning a plurality of specified images and creating a three-dimensional model of the animal within the CAD tool. The three-dimensional CAD model of the animal is then used to create a sculpted form of the animal, for example, using a 3D printer. For a further desired final rendering, the sculpted form of the animal may then be provided with lifelike synthetic or simulated fur by applying such relevant established techniques thereto. For a more lifelike rendering of a particular animal, such as a much-loved family pet, the synthetic fur may then be colored according to the animal's color provided by the at least one particular image.Thus, the at least one designated image of the animal may, in the case of an animal or pet no longer with its owner, comprise a traditional paper photograph of the animal, or, in the case of a currently living animal or pet, the at least one designated image of the animal may comprise one or more digital images of the animal taken, for example, with a mobile phone and emailed over the internet to the provider of the method, as is well known in the commercial arts of internet commerce.

[0060] 5A-5D, a series of pictorial side views are shown of different embodiments of a rechargeable, network-enabled, vibrating jewelry clasp 178, which may be provided individually as shown or in combination with a charging case such as the recharging case 165 described above in connection with FIGS. 4A-4M-2. In this manner, the clasp 178 may be charged with a supply of energy and then deployed for use with an existing jewelry item that has long been treasured by its owner. Alternatively, the rechargeable, network-enabled, vibrating jewelry clasp 178 may be provided in combination with a corresponding newly manufactured jewelry item. Thus, in either case, the rechargeable, network-enabled, vibrating jewelry clasp 178, in accordance with the teachings herein, is prepared for wearable, interactive use with a smartphone, a personal diagnostic biopatch, or a heating patch, or any combination thereof, for use in a personal mobile network, with each such element being a reporting node, receiving node, or communication node within such an assembled short-range mobile network, moving in space and time synchronously with the movements of the person using the assembly as a wearable private network for personal notification purposes.

[0061] To illustrate the individual components of the assembly of Figures 5A-5D, the perspective exploded views of Figures 6A-6D are provided herein as corresponding to the craps shown in Figures 5A-5D, respectively. Thus, hereinafter, Figure 5A may be considered together with Figure 6A, Figure 5B may be considered together with Figure 6B, and so on through Figures 5D and 6D.

[0062] Therefore, with the above in mind, each of the embodiments of rechargeable network-enabled vibrating jewelry clasp assembly 178 in FIGS. 5A-5D is shown to include a clasp 180 having a through-hole or concentric hole aligned with a through-hole 182 traversing the assembly for securely mating with a post of a jewelry item, such as an earring, as shown. In some embodiments, clasp 180 can serve the dual purpose of both securing the item of jewelry to the body and functioning as an antenna for receiving signals directed thereto. In the embodiments of FIGS. 5A and 6A, the receiver, vibration assembly, and rechargeable battery or other suitable type of rechargeable power cell are provided within a sealed housing, referred to herein as a vibration pack or vibration pack 184. In this manner, clasp assembly 178 is formed from two main components, including clasp 180 fixedly secured to vibration pack 184.

[0063] Thus, as shown and described in connection with Figures 5A and 6A, in this particular preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inventors provide a network-enabled clasp assembly 178 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, this particular network-enabled clasp assembly comprising: i) a vibration pack 184 including a central hole formed therethrough, herein configured in the form of a sealed casing having a rechargeable battery, receiving circuitry, control circuitry, and electro-mechanical components for providing vibrations therein, operatively associated and enclosed with each other; and ii) a clasp 180 having a central hole formed therethrough, affixed to the vibration pack with the central holes of the clasp and vibration pack aligned to form a through hole configured to receive the post of the jewelry item, such that in response to receiving a signal from a remote device, the electro-mechanical components are activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly with the jewelry item.

[0064] 5B-1 and 6B-1, an alternative embodiment of clasp assembly 178 is shown, including clasp 180, a receiver assembly or receiver component 185, shown here to include antenna 186, and an alternative embodiment of a vibration pack, labeled here as vibration pack 188 in FIGS. 5B-1 and 6B-1. In this embodiment, receiver component 185 and antenna 186 are provided within a sealed housing that also includes receiver circuitry. In this embodiment of FIGS. 5B-1 and 6B-1, vibration pack 188 includes a vibration assembly according to the above description, also provided within a sealed housing that also includes control circuitry and a power cell, such as a rechargeable battery. Next, in a final step of manufacturing assembly, clasp 180, receiver component 185, and vibration pack 188 are aligned and affixed to one another as shown to form through-hole 182, thereby configuring clasp assembly 178 to receive the post of an existing jewelry item, such as an earring, that is worn in a user's ear in the manner described herein. Thus, an electrical connection is provided between the receiver component 185 and the vibration puck 188 to activate the vibration assembly, whereby when the receiver circuitry receives a notification signal from a personal diagnostic device or smartphone, the control circuitry enables the vibration assembly to vibrate, thus providing a silent notification in an unobtrusive manner to a person utilizing the clasp assembly 178 as a wearable smart device. Thus, in this embodiment, a network-enabled clasp assembly 178 is provided for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post.In this particular embodiment, network-enabled clasp assembly 178 includes: i) a vibration pack 188 including a central aperture formed therethrough, the vibration pack 188 configured in the form of a sealed casing operatively associated with and enclosing therein a rechargeable battery having control circuitry and electromechanical components for providing vibration; and ii) a receiver component 185 including a central aperture formed therethrough, the receiver component having sealed therein a receiver circuit operatively associated with the control circuitry within the vibration pack, the vibration packs being configured such that their respective central apertures are aligned with one another. and iii) a clasp 180 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the clasp 180 being affixed to the receiver component in an aligned state such that the central apertures of the clasp 180, receiver component 185, and vibration pack 188 form a through-hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item such that, in response to receiving a signal from a remote device, an electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly together with the jewelry item.

[0065] Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 5B-2 and 6B-2, another embodiment of the clasp assembly 178 may be provided, in which the receiver circuitry and control circuitry are implemented in electronic components 187 provided in a sealed housing having contact pads 189. In this embodiment of FIGS. 5B-2 and 6B-2, a vibration pack 188 is also provided in a sealed housing containing the vibration assembly and a rechargeable power cell, such as a rechargeable battery, fitted thereto. In this embodiment of the clasp assembly 178 of FIGS. 5B-2 and 6B-2, the clasp 180, as shown in the accompanying text box, can function as an antenna instead of, or in addition to, the antenna 186 described above in the embodiment of FIG. 6B-1. Thus, here, the clasp 180, as shown in FIG. 6B-2, electronically connects to the receiver circuitry in the electronics assembly 187 via the contact pads 189. Then, in the final step of manufacturing assembly, clasp 180, electronic component 187, and vibration pack 188 are aligned and affixed together as shown to form through-hole 182, thereby configuring the completed clasp assembly 178 to receive the post of an existing jewelry item, as described above. Thus, again, an electrical connection is provided between electronic component 187 and vibration pack 188 to activate the vibrating assembly, such that when the receiver circuit receives a notification signal from a personal diagnostic device or smartphone, the control circuit, via the electrical connection between electronic component 187 and vibration pack 188, enables the vibrating assembly to vibrate, thereby providing the user of the device with a personal notification of an external event or condition.Accordingly, in this alternative embodiment, the inventors herein provide a network-enabled clasp assembly 178 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, the network-enabled clasp assembly 178 comprising: i) an electronic component having a central aperture formed therethrough, the electronic component configured in the form of a sealed casing having an encapsulated receiving circuit therein operatively associated with a control circuit; and ii) a vibration pack having a central aperture formed therethrough, the vibration pack including a rechargeable battery and an electric circuit operatively associated with the control circuit within the electronic component. and iii) a vibration pack sealing the electronic component and the mechanical component therein, the electronic component being affixed to the vibration pack with their respective central holes aligned with one another; and ii) a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp being affixed to the electronic component with the central holes of the clasp, electronic component, and vibration pack aligned to form a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the respective jewelry item.

[0066] 5C and 6C, yet another alternative embodiment of a clasp assembly 178 according to the present invention is shown. Here, in this embodiment, assembly 178 includes a clasp portion 180, a component housing 190, a spacer 192, and a vibrating member or component 194, each having a central aperture, tightly assembled together in alignment to form through-hole 182, as shown. Here, a rechargeable battery and receiving and control electronic circuitry are preferably provided within housing 190 in a sealed manner, with electrical connections through spacer 192, such that vibrating member 194 may be activated with a provided power source and then vibrate in a mechanical manner, thereby providing a personal silent notification to its user in accordance with the teachings herein. In additional embodiments herein, spacer 192 may include any selected portion of electronics that provides the desired functionality and utility herein, or may be merely a conduit for an electrical supply to vibrating member 194. In these latter cases, the spacer 192 may preferably be formed from a flexible material, such as rubber, thereby providing some freedom of flexure between the elements of the clasp assembly 178 so that the vibration member 194 can vibrate with less stiffness forces acting on it. In a more preferred embodiment, the spacer 192 is circular, with a diameter substantially smaller than that of the vibration member 194. In this manner, the distal portion of the vibration member 194 is free of a solid backing and is therefore more easily vibrated given an applied mechanical displacement, such as that driven by a supply of power provided by a rechargeable battery, thus imparting a longer life and increased mechanical effectiveness to the vibration function of the vibration member 194 after being fully charged.Accordingly, as described herein in connection with FIGS. 5C and 6C, we further provide a network-enabled clasp assembly 178 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, this particular embodiment of our network-enabled clasp assembly comprising: i) a component housing 190 including a central bore formed therethrough, the component housing being configured in the form of a sealed casing having a rechargeable battery, receiver circuitry, and control circuitry enclosed therein; ii) a vibrating member 194 including a central bore formed therethrough, the vibrating member having an electromechanical component mounted in operative association with the control circuitry sealed therein; and iii) a component housing 190 including a central bore formed therethrough, the component housing being configured in the form of a sealed casing having a rechargeable battery, receiver circuitry, and control circuitry enclosed therein; iv) a spacer 192 including a central aperture formed therethrough, the spacer 192 having an electrical connection from a control circuit in the component housing 190 to an electro-mechanical component in the vibration member 194, the spacer 192 being affixed therebetween with the central apertures of the component housing, spacer, and vibration member each aligned with one another; and iv) a clasp 180 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the clasp, component housing, spacer, and vibration member each affixed to the component housing with the central apertures aligned to form a through-hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item such that, upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the respective jewelry item.

[0067] With advances in microelectronics technology, it is proposed herein that the electronic circuitry required to provide the desired functionality of the entire clasp assembly 178 may be provided in a package that is significantly smaller than the desired size of the oscillatory member and also significantly smaller than the size of the rechargeable battery required to power the assembly throughout its everyday use scenarios as contemplated by the provisions of this specification. Accordingly, a further preferred configuration of the clasp assembly 178 of FIGS. 5D and 6D is provided, in which the assembly 178 includes a clasp 180, a rechargeable battery 196, an electronics housing 198, and a circular oscillatory member 199. Again, in this embodiment of FIGS. 5D and 6D , the clasp portion 180, the rechargeable battery 196, the electronics housing 198, and the oscillatory member 199 are each provided with a central hole and are aligned and securely affixed together to form the through-hole 182, as shown. Here, the electronics housing is sized significantly smaller than the oscillatory member 199, thereby also acting as a spacer between the rechargeable battery 196 and the circular oscillatory member 199. In this way, the distal portion of the vibration member 199 does not mechanically include any solid backing material and therefore has less mass and is more easily vibrated with a given required supplied power to activate the intended vibration state.5D and 6D, the inventors now provide a network-enabled clasp assembly 178 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, the network-enabled clasp assembly including: i) a rechargeable battery 196 mounted within a sealed casing including a central bore formed therethrough; ii) a vibrating member 199 having a diameter with a central bore formed therethrough and including electromechanical components sealed therein; and iii) an electronics housing 198 having a diameter with a central bore formed therethrough, the electronics housing including receiving and control circuitry sealed therein, affixed between the rechargeable battery and the vibrating member. iv) an electronics housing 198, in which the central apertures of the rechargeable battery, electronics housing, and vibration member are aligned with one another; and iv) a clasp 180 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the clasp being affixed to the rechargeable battery 196 with the central apertures of the clasp, rechargeable battery, electronics housing, and vibration member aligned with one another to form an aperture configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, an electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the respective jewelry item. In this embodiment, the diameter of the vibration member is larger than the diameter of the electronics housing, preferably the diameter of the vibration member is at least twice the diameter of the electronics housing, such that the desired distal portion of the vibration member is free of backing material and is therefore able to vibrate more freely when so activated.

[0068] Thus, given the desired utility of providing a vibrating member with reduced peripheral mass, more vibrational degrees of freedom, less mechanical stiffness, or any preferred combination thereof, as correlated to the input energy required over a desired use scenario, as implemented in the clasp assembly of the present invention, the inventors further provide herein certain alternative preferred configurations of the vibrating member 199 of Figures 5D and 6D, as next illustrated in Figures 5E and 5F.

[0069] Continuing to refer now to Figures 5E and 5F, front views of two alternative embodiments 179 of the clasp assembly of Figure 5D are presented, each having a wing-shaped vibration member 200 as an alternative to the circular vibration member 199 shown in Figures 5D and 6D. Thus, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 of the clasp assembly 179 of Figure 5E is configured in the form of a pair of butterfly wings, the clasp 180 acts as a centering mass together with the battery and electronics, and the distal portion of the wing-shaped vibration member 200 does not include any backing material in its distal region, thereby better providing vibration in the distal region with a given power source provided by an appropriately sized rechargeable battery or power cell to correlate to a preferred daily use scenario. Similarly, in FIG. 5F , wing-shaped vibration member 200 is configured in the form of a pair of hummingbird wings, with clasp 180 also serving as a centering mass, with the battery and electronics sized to have a concentrated mass within a predetermined radius from through-hole 182, while the wingspan of the butterfly or hummingbird's wings is provided with a total length greater than the diameter of the concentrated mass created by the clasp, battery, and electronic components, thus allowing the distal portion of wing-shaped vibration member 200 to be free of any backing material, thereby vibrating more easily given a supplied unit of input energy. In these configurations, the wing casing may be formed from any suitable material, and is preferably formed from gold or silver of a desired thickness, with the MEMS components necessary to induce vibration affixed therein in accordance with the teachings of our related inventions, as incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art given the disclosure herein, the shape of vibrating member 200 is not limited to the butterfly shape of FIG. 5E or the hummingbird wing shape of FIG. 5F, but may be extended to include any other desired shape or configuration from nature, or other markings, symbols, or desired visual configurations, for these functional purposes, having an overall diameter greater than the diameter of the concentrated mass created by centering the clasp, battery, and electronics as described above.

[0070] 5E and 5F, certain preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to a network-enabled clasp assembly 179 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, the network-enabled clasp assembly including: i) a rechargeable battery 196 mounted within a sealed casing including a central aperture formed therethrough; ii) an airfoil-shaped vibration member 200 having a diameter therethrough and a central aperture formed therethrough, the airfoil-shaped vibration member 200 including electromechanical components sealed therein; and iii) an electronics housing 198 having a diameter therethrough and a central aperture formed therethrough, the electronics housing 198 including receiving and control circuitry sealed therein. iv) a clasp 180 having a central aperture 182 formed therethrough, said clasp 180 being affixed to the back of the assembly 179 such that the central apertures of the clasp 180, the rechargeable battery 196, the electronics housing 198, and the wing-shaped vibration member 200 are aligned with one another to form a through-hole in the assembly configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, an electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the respective jewelry item. In one embodiment herein, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 is formed in the shape of a butterfly's wing, and in another embodiment, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 is formed in the shape of a hummingbird's wing. Alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of a honeybee or bumblebee wing, and the clasp 180 and / or electronic housing 198, together or separately, may be formed in the shape of a honeybee or bumblebee body.Similarly, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of an eagle's wing, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, together or separately, may be formed corresponding to the shape of an eagle's head; or, further, when the wing-shaped vibration member 200 is formed in the shape of an eagle's wing, the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, together or separately, may be formed in the shape of an eagle's head and body. Thus, as a further alternative embodiment, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of at least one peacock's tail wing, two peacock's tail wings in a cross-shaped configuration, or the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be a plurality of peacock's tail wings in an open-segment configuration. Furthermore, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock's tail wings in an open-segment configuration, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, together or separately, may be formed in the shape of a peacock's head and body. 5E and 5F , the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of an open ladybird wing, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, together or separately, are formed in the shape of the head and body of the ladybird, or the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of an open dragonfly wing, and the clasp 180 and the electronics housing 198, together or separately, are formed in the shape of the head and body of the dragonfly. Still further, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 may be formed in the shape of a falcon or hawk wing, and then the clasp 180 and the electronics housing 198, together or separately, are formed in the shape of the head and body of the falcon or hawk, respectively.

[0071] Furthermore, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art of these new technical fields of electronic jewelry for personal notification purposes in light of the disclosures and teachings herein, the lineup of components from clasp 180 to vibration member 194 may be adjusted to include, for example, four, three, or two separate main components, as shown across the different embodiments of Figures 5A-5F, and the main functional elements including the different MEMS elements forming the rechargeable battery, control circuitry, receiver circuitry, antenna, and vibration member may be integrated onto a single component substrate within a single integrated circuit chip, or alternatively, may be implemented on a single component substrate within two or more integrated circuit chips, or even on two or more component substrates including two or more integrated circuit chips provided within clasp 180 (e.g., antenna provided therein), vibration pack 184, receiver assembly 185, vibration pack 188, component housing 190, spacer 192, vibration member 194, or electronics housing 198, or any various combinations and integrations thereof, as desired. Accordingly, the present invention should not be considered limited to the precise detailed embodiments described in connection with Figures 5A-5F, but may fairly be considered to include all such various embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the claims presented herein below.

[0072] For convenient nomenclature regarding some classifications of the present invention, the above-described embodiments of clasp assembly 178 of Figures 5A-5C may be referred to as "stacked clasp assemblies" or "puck-type clasp assemblies" because the primary electronic and electromechanical vibration components are assembled in a stack when viewed along an axis collinear with through-hole 182 or are otherwise provided in a pack or partially provided in a line-up along such an axis, as a class, group, or product type grouping. In the case of the configurations of Figures 5E and 5F, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 has approximately twice the length as compared to the other electronic components of the assembly, as illustrated here, and therefore, for purposes of nomenclature regarding the classification of these configurations as a class, group, product type, or product group, the term "dual-form clasp assembly" may be applied for convenience of discussion. 5D and 6D may therefore be referred to as a "stacked clasp assembly" or a "dual form clasp assembly" depending on the diameter of the vibration 199 relative to the diameter of the electronics housing 198 and the battery 196, since this term may be applied taking into account the widths of these components when taken relative to one another when viewed along a longitudinal axis taken along the width of the assembly including the through hole 182.

[0073] 5A-5D and 6A-6D , may be advantageously configured in certain two-dimensional geometric shapes or further configured as three-dimensional forms, not only for aesthetic or artistic purposes but also for practical functional purposes such as device security, energy management and conservation, and personal silent notification, where such notification herein relates to the kinematics or mechanical dynamics of the vibrating object. More specifically, the vibration pack 184 described above in connection with FIGS. 5A and 6A may be heart- or butterfly-shaped to fit the shape of a charging receptacle, or may be further conformed to the solid three-dimensional form of a sleeping kitten in front view, for example, with a flat vibrating back or bottom surface that, when deployed with an existing jewelry item, gently presses against the back of the earlobe to provide a silent personal notification to the user. In a similar manner, the receiver assembly 185 of FIGS. 5B-1 and 6B-1 is shown as disk-shaped for simplicity, but could easily be configured, for example, as a two-dimensional heart-shaped or wing-shaped configuration, and such configurations and shapes also apply to its vibration pack 188, as described above. Furthermore, the electronics assembly 187 and vibration pack 188 of FIGS. 5B-2 and 5B-2, along with the component housing 190 and vibration member 194 of FIGS. 5C and 6C, and the circular or disk-shaped vibration member 199 of FIGS. 5C and 6C, can be shaped in particular forms and shapes to achieve not only aesthetic purposes but also various functional and practical advantages associated therewith. Thus, as described above, the vibration member 200 of the electronic clasp assembly 179 of FIGS. 5E and 5F is shown as having a wing-shape in the form of a butterfly wing, as shown in FIG. 5E, or a hummingbird wing, as shown in FIG. 5F.

[0074] Furthermore, as an alternative to the stacked clasp assemblies and dual form clasp assemblies described above, whether rendered in simple shapes and forms or more complex shapes and forms, the inventors provide a layout arrangement in which the major electronic and electromechanical components of the present invention are provided in a planar layout on a circuit board, and these components are subject to layout rules, preferences, and optimized placement on the circuit board, which may have specific shapes to aid in functionality while also providing an emotional feel when worn as an item of jewelry.

[0075] 7 and 8, an enlarged plan view of an exemplary circuit board assembly 201 having major components that may be utilized to provide the desired functionality of the clasp assembly of FIG. 8 is shown. Here, in this embodiment, a circuit board 202 of a desired shape is first provided with a rechargeable battery 204 centrally positioned therein, as shown. As further shown, the circuit board 202 is generally configured in the shape of a butterfly wing to match the desired shape of a corresponding vibration member 203, as shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, both the circuit board 202 and the rechargeable battery 204 are provided with a central hole 206 that is adapted to form the through-hole 182 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. Next, as shown schematically, the circuit board 202 may include several integrated circuit chips 208. Here, in this particular embodiment, two integrated circuit chips 208 are provided, including a first integrated circuit chip 208a and a second integrated circuit chip 208b, where the integrated circuit chip 208a is implemented to include receiver circuitry and the integrated circuit chip 208b includes controller circuitry. Also, as further shown, integrated circuit chip 208a is provided with antenna 210 that is implemented to receive closed-air signals from a smartphone, a personal diagnostic device such as a fever patch or biopatch, or both a smartphone and a wearable personal diagnostic device, as described in more detail herein below in connection with FIG. 17C. In embodiments of circuit board assembly 201 in which control circuit 208b is further implemented to transmit report signals, transmit antenna 211 may be implemented therewith to thereby transmit desired information signals to a remote device.

[0076] Next, as shown in FIG. 7 , the integrated circuit chip 208b is connected to four vibrating disks 212 located on the periphery of the circuit board 202, which in this particular embodiment is shaped like a miniature butterfly wing. The circuit board 202 may be made of a rigid material having a consistent thickness and stiffness across it, or may include a stiffness gradient across the wing span. Thus, for ease of explanation, stiffness indicator bars 214 are positioned above and below the circuit board 202 in FIG. 7 for purposes of illustrating this aspect of the invention. Here, according to these teachings, in a central region A of the circuit board 202, which includes the battery 204 and the integrated circuit chip 208, the circuit board 202 has a high stiffness to secure the battery and the integrated circuit chip in a flat and rigid manner. Then, across the regions labeled B1 and B2, the circuit board 202 transitions to a lower stiffness in corresponding regions C1 and C2 at the outer or distal portions of each of the wings, as indicated by the stiffness indicator bars 214. Thus, when antenna 210 receives a signal from a smartphone or biopatch, the receiver chip notifies controller chip 208b, which activates vibrating disk 212 to pulsate with vibration for a selected period of time, thereby providing a quiet, personal notification to the device user. Also advantageously, in embodiments in which circuit board 202 includes a lower stiffness in the distal portion including vibrating disk 212, for a given unit of input energy from battery 204 to vibrating disk 212, the displacement of the distal portion along an axis perpendicular to the circuit board centered through the respective disk can be increased due to a corresponding reduction in circuit board stiffness in the region adjacent to the vibrating disk. Thus, in this manner, a given charge of a battery sized for this device can accommodate usage scenarios over a longer period of time.7, there is provided a circuit board assembly 201 for use with a jewelry item having a post, the circuit board assembly including: i) a circuit board 202 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board including a central hole and having a preselected shape; ii) a rechargeable battery 204 including a central hole 206, the rechargeable battery 204 being affixed to the circuit board with the central hole of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery aligned with one another; iii) at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 and a receiving circuit 208a for receiving signals from a remote device; and iv) a control circuit 208b operatively associated with the at least one electromechanical vibration component, the receiving circuit, and the rechargeable battery. As shown, the at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 is disposed at a distal location on the circuit board 202. Also, as indicated by the stiffness indicator bar 214, the circuit board 202 may have a stiffness gradient including a lower stiffness associated with the at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 and a higher stiffness associated with the rechargeable battery 204, the receiving circuit 208a, and the control circuit 208b.

[0077] Thus, with the above circuit board assembly 201 in hand, such that it is formed into the butterfly wing configuration of Figures 7 and 8 or the hummingbird wing configuration presented in Figure 9, the completed clasp assembly 215 of Figures 8 and 9 can be used with an existing piece of jewelry having a length in accordance with the teachings herein. Thus, more particularly with reference to Figures 7, 8, and 9, as claimed herein below, the inventors further provide a network-enabled clasp assembly 215 for wearable use with a jewelry item having a post, the network-enabled clasp assembly comprising: i) an wing-shaped vibration member 203 having a diameter therethrough, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 including at least one electromechanical vibration element 212; ii) a rechargeable battery 204 mounted within the wing-shaped vibration member; and iii) a receiving circuit 208a and a receiving circuit 208b mounted within the wing-shaped vibration member 203 in operative association with the rechargeable battery 204. and a control circuit 208b, iv) a hole formed through said wing-shaped vibration members 206 and 182, and v) a clasp 180 having a hole 182 formed therethrough, said clasp 180 being affixed to a back surface of the wing-shaped vibration member 203 with the holes in the clasp and wing-shaped vibration member aligned to form a clasp assembly 215 having a hole 182 configured to receive a post of a jewelry item such that upon receipt of a signal from a remote device, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the respective jewelry item. As shown, in many preferred embodiments of the network-enabled clasp assembly 215, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 includes a circuit board 202, and the receiving circuit 208a and the control circuit 208b are implemented on the circuit board 202. Additionally, the rechargeable battery 204 may preferably be mounted in association with or otherwise affixed to the circuit board 202. In embodiments implemented to receive wireless signals, the receiving circuit 208a may also advantageously include a receiving antenna 210.In certain embodiments where it is desirable to transmit a signal, the control circuit 208b may be operatively associated with a transmit antenna 211 mounted to transmit an information signal to a remote device. In certain preferred embodiments of the circuit board assembly 201, the circuit board 202 has a stiffness gradient providing a stiff central region A and stiff distal regions C1 and C2, as shown. In some embodiments, however, the central rigid region A of the circuit board 202 has a stiffness greater than the stiffness associated with the distal regions C1 and C2 of the circuit board 202, and at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 is disposed within a selected distal region of the upper or lower regions C1 or C2 of the circuit board 202. More specific embodiments of any of the above may be presented, where the circuit board 202 of FIG. 7 is fully or partially encased in a molding compound according to method steps 218 and 261 described in more detail below in connection with FIGS. 10A and 11A to implement any of the types of completed clasp assemblies 215 depicted in FIGS. 8 and 9. Additionally, in more detailed embodiments of the invention as shown in Figure 7, any of the above may be provided in which the battery 204 has a central hole 206 and is affixed in alignment with a central hole in the circuit board, thereby providing a centrally located center of gravity relative to the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 as shown across Figures 7, 8, and 9. In these embodiments, at least two electromechanical vibrating components 212 are provided, one positioned in a first distal region C1 of the circuit board 202 and the other positioned in a second distal region C2 of the circuit board 202 to provide the desired vibration alert in an unobtrusive manner.In an expanded embodiment, at least four electromechanical oscillating components 212 are provided, a first of which is positioned in a first distal region (C1-top) of the circuit board 202, a second of which is positioned in a second distal region (C1-bottom) of the circuit board 202, a third of the four electromechanical oscillating components 212 is positioned in a third distal region (C2-top) of the circuit board 202, and a fourth of the four electromechanical oscillating components is positioned in a fourth distal region (C2-bottom) of the circuit board 202, as shown in detail in FIG. 7 in its butterfly wing configuration. Thus, given the above, any of the following configurations can be employed:That is, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 is formed in the shape of a butterfly wing as shown in Figures 7 and 8, or the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of a hummingbird wing as shown in Figure 9, or the wing-shaped vibration member 203 is formed in the shape of a honeybee wing (not shown but disclosed and described herein) and the clasp 180 is formed in the shape of the body of the honeybee, or the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of at least one wing of a peacock's tail (not shown but disclosed and described herein), or Alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the open fan-shaped configuration of a peacock's tail wings (not shown but disclosed and described herein), or, alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the open fan-shaped configuration of a peacock's tail wings with the clasp 180 formed in the shape of a peacock's head and body, and, in addition, or alternatively, if desired, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of a bumblebee's wing with the clasp 180 formed in the shape of a bumblebee's body as shown in Figures 8 and 9. Alternatively, for example, for other age groups or selected market segments, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may preferably be formed in the shape of an open ladybird wing (not shown but disclosed and described herein) and the clasp 180 may be formed in the shape of a ladybird head and body, or further, depending on the target market, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of an open dragonfly wing and the clasp 180 may alternatively be formed in the shape of a dragonfly head and body, or still further alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of an open dragonfly wing ( Alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of an eagle's wing (not shown but disclosed and described herein) and the clasp 180 may be formed in the shape of an eagle's head, or similarly, further alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of an eagle's wing and the clasp 180 may be formed in the shape of an eagle's head and body, or preferably alternatively, the wing-shaped vibration member 203 may be formed in the shape of a falcon's or hawk's wing and the clasp 130 may be formed in the shape of a falcon's or hawk's head and body.Also, with respect to circuit board 202, in an alternative embodiment thereof, distal rigidity regions C1 and C2 may have a stiffness greater than the stiffness associated with central region A of circuit board 202, and at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 is then located within central region A of circuit board 202, wherein in this inverse stiffness configuration of circuit board 202, circuit board 202 may be fully or partially encased in a molding compound, as described in further detail below in conjunction with manufacturing step 218 of FIG. 10A and 261a and 261b of FIGS. 11A and 11B.

[0078] 10A, there is shown a flowchart presenting the major steps in a method of converting the circuit board of FIG. 7 into the finished clasp assembly 215 of FIG. 8, the flowchart including exemplary corresponding pictorial representations of certain initial, intermediate, and final steps thereof. Thus, in step 216, a butterfly wing shape is selected for the shape of the circuit board 202, after which component parts are provided, including the rechargeable battery 204 with concentric central holes, the integrated circuit chips 208a and 208b, the antenna 210, and the vibration disk 212, as described above. Next, in step 218, the circuit board is encased in a molding compound, after which, in step 220, a through hole in the molding compound is formed in registration with the central hole of the rechargeable battery 204, thereby creating a vibration member 203 that, in this embodiment, contains the battery 204, electronic circuit chips 208a and 208b, antenna 210, and vibration disk 212, all contained therein, and in this embodiment, encapsulated in the molding compound in accordance with step 218. Next, in step 222, the in-process vibration member 203 is placed in a deposition chamber where a layer of gold (Au) or silver (Ag) is applied. Next, in step 224, a clasp 180 having a central hole is concentrically affixed to the vibration member 203 to form the through hole 182 of the final clasp assembly 215 in accordance with the present method. Finally, in step 226, prior to shipping as a manufactured jewelry item, the clasp assembly 215 is electronically and mechanically tested to verify that its provided functions of receiving, controlling, recharging, and vibrating are in good working condition for all specified everyday use scenarios, and that all such should remain in good working condition with high reliability for the specified useful life of the assembly as presented for public use.Accordingly, it is intended by the inventors herein that the component parts utilized to provide the desired electronic and mechanical functions for the present invention be of the highest reliability as developed and supplied by their respective industries so that the electronic jewelry items and electronic jewelry boxes, cases, and containers disclosed herein will generally have a useful life in good working order that is coextensive with the expected life of the jewelry items and jewelry boxes.

[0079] 10A, a method of making a clasp assembly 215 for use with an existing jewelry item having a post is provided, this particular method comprising the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 202 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board including a central hole and having a preselected shape; and ii) attaching to the circuit board in operative association with one another a receiving circuit 208a, a control circuit 208b, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 204 including the central hole 206, the rechargeable battery 204 comprising: affixing the circuit board to the rechargeable battery with the central holes 206 of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery aligned with each other; iii) encasing the circuit board in a molding compound to form the vibration member 203; iv) forming a hole in the vibration member concentric with the central holes of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; v) applying a metal coating on the vibration member; and vi) attaching a clasp 180 having a central hole to the vibration member such that the central hole of the clasp 180 is concentric with the through hole 182 of the vibration member 203, as shown in FIG. 10A.

[0080] 10B is a flowchart presenting major steps of a method for making the rear finished clasp assembly 178 of FIG. 5E , including exemplary corresponding pictorial representations for particular steps thereof. Thus, here, in a first step 228 of FIG. 10B , a butterfly-shaped circuit board 202 is selected and four separate vibrating disks 212 are placed thereon, which are electrically connected to a pair of contact pads 230 that, in this embodiment, are located proximate to the central hole 206 of the circuit board 202. Next, in step 232, the circuit board 202 including the vibrating disks 212 is encased in a molding compound with the contact pads 230 exposed to form a molded vibrating subassembly 232 having a central hole 234 formed therein in step 236. Then, in step 230, contact pads 230 are masked, shaped vibrating subassembly 232 is placed in a deposition chamber, and a coating of gold (Au) or silver (Ag) is applied thereto, thereby converting shaped vibrating subassembly 232 into functional wing-shaped vibrating member 200 of rechargeable network-enabled clasp assembly 179, as shown in FIG. 5E and now again at the bottom of FIG. 10B. Thus, to complete the method of making finished clasp assembly 179 of FIG. 5E, in steps 240 and 242, now shown in FIG. 10B, clasp 180, electronics housing 198, and rechargeable battery 196 are affixed to vibrating member 200 with each of their central holes aligned and aligned and affixed to form through-hole 182 for receiving the post of an existing jewelry item, such as a conventional post-and-clasp earring or brooch. Similar to the method described above in FIG. 10A, now in step 244 of FIG. 10B, prior to shipping as a manufactured jewelry item, the completed clasp assembly 179 is electronically and mechanically tested to verify that its provided functions of receiving, controlling, recharging, and vibrating are in good working condition for all specified everyday use scenarios, and that all of such should remain in good working condition with high reliability for the specified useful life of the assembly as presented for public use.

[0081] 10B, there is provided another method of making an electronic clasp assembly 178 or 179 for use with an existing jewelry item having a post, as shown and described in connection with the network-enabled jewelry embodiments of the present invention in FIGURES 5D, 5E, 5F, and 6D. The method includes the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 202 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board 202 having a preselected shape and including a central hole 206; ii) attaching to the circuit board 202 at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 having operative connections to contact pads 230; iii) encasing the circuit board 202 in a molding compound while maintaining the contact pads accessible to form a vibration member 232; and iv) forming a hole 234 in the vibration member 232 concentric with the central hole 206 in the circuit board 202, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member. v) applying a metallic coating onto the vibration member 232 while maintaining the contact pads 230 in a functional state; vi) providing an electronic circuit 198 and a rechargeable battery 196 in an operable assembly having a central hole 182; vii) attaching the operable assembly to the vibration member with their respective holes aligned and the contact pads providing an electrical connection therebetween; and viii) attaching a clasp having a central hole to the operable assembly such that the central hole of the clasp is concentric with the central hole of the operable assembly and the through hole of the vibration member.

[0082] 11A and 11B, a flowchart presenting the major steps of a method for making a front-face electronic jewelry item according to a further aspect of the present invention is shown, the flowchart including representative pictorial illustrations of certain steps. Similar to the electronic back clasp assembly 215 of FIGS. 8, 9, and 10A, the assembly 215 is intended for use on the back of its user's ear when engaged with an existing jewelry item, including an earring, or otherwise on the back of a garment, such as when used with a brooch, hence the term "back." However, despite the back application of such a clasp assembly, certain preferred embodiments thereof are endowed with aesthetic features, such as butterfly wings, hummingbird wings, honeybee wings, ladybird wings, dragonfly wings, bumblebee wings, or eagle wings, or any other such functional shape found in nature, which are also intended by the inventors to provide functional aspects of the present invention, including mechanical vibrations for personal notification purposes, that are experienced by the user as reminiscent of such animated creatures found in nature. Thus, in some contrast, in the earring configuration, "front" is applied to these jewelry items of FIGS. 11A and 11B because the item is intended to be worn on the front of its user's ear and, as such, has the additional intended display characteristics for decorative, aesthetic, artistic, or distinctive personal purposes long associated with wearing traditional jewelry for millennia and, therefore, continues such traditions herein with the advent of electronic jewelry. With the above in mind, and continuing to refer first to FIG. 11A , for illustrative purposes, a circuit board 244 having a butterfly shape like circuit board 202 of FIG. 7 is again shown first. Circuit board 244 similarly includes four vibrating disks 212, two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252, which here need not include a central hole like the back batteries 196 and 204 described in FIGS. 10A and 10B.11A and 11B may be configured into an operable assembly to perform several desired functions, such as wirelessly receiving radio signals from a remote device, internally processing electronic signals, activating a vibrating disc to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the item, sensing snoring activity, sensing body temperature, and wirelessly transmitting information signals to a remote electronic device such as a smartphone. Thus, for example, exemplary microchip 248 may be configured as a signal receiving circuit assembly, and microchip 246 may be configured as a signal transmitting circuit assembly for wirelessly transmitting information signals, in which case an additional transmitting antenna may be provided, such as transmitting antenna 211 of FIG. 7 described above. For applications directed to detecting snoring or body temperature, additional electronic or MEMS components may be included. Regardless of any such additional included functionality, circuit board 244, when including vibrating disc 212 along with the corresponding components to enable it, will form a desired operable vibrating or vibration member 253. Thus, in step 254 of the method, a circuit board of a desired shape is selected, and specific electronic and MEMS components are assembled on the circuit board according to the specific design and corresponding layout parameters. Next, in step 256, a corresponding two-piece casing is formed to fit the shape of circuit board 244. The two-piece casing as depicted here includes a front cap portion 258 providing a front or front surface, also referenced 258, and a rear housing 260 providing a rear or back surface 260. Next, in step 262 of FIG. 11B, circuit board 244 is secured within rear housing 260 without any molding compound, thereby forming a mounted assembly 263 such that, when vibrating disc 212 is activated, vibrations are transmitted to rear housing 260, thus forming a vibrating sensation in the earlobe of a person wearing the completed assembly in use, in accordance with the teachings herein.In a more specific embodiment herein, prior to step 262 above, in step 261a of Figure 11A, the fully assembled operable vibration member 253 may be partially or completely encased or encapsulated in molding compound 264, as described above in step 218 of Figure 10A, thereby bonding the electronic and MEMS components into an integrated, rugged package, as may be desired in certain preferred embodiments herein, prior to affixing to rear housing 260 in step 262 of Figure 11B. As an alternative to step 261a, in step 261b of Figure 11B, molding compound 264 is injected into the loaded assembly 263, which includes rear housing 260 having the assembled circuit board with vibration member 253 bonded therein, as shown. Thus, once the vibrating member 253, including the circuit board 244 with its functional components, is secured within the rear casing 260, either fully encapsulated in molding compound, partially encapsulated in molding compound, or otherwise without molding compound, the attached assembly 263, as shown in step 262 of FIG. 11B, is ready for further processing and assembly. Accordingly, returning to the method herein in the next step of FIG. 11B, in step 265, a front cap 258 is affixed to the rear housing 260 to form a closed casing with the vibrating member 253 secured therein. Next, in step 266, a post 268 is attached to the rear housing 260, thereby completing the finished jewelry item 270 according to the present method. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art of jewelry making, the front surface of the front cap 258 may be decorated with any desired type of decoration suitable for distinguishing the item from a consumer marketing standpoint, either before or after being affixed to the rear housing 260. Finally, in step 272 of FIG. 11B, the finished jewelry item 270 is tested for intended electronic and mechanical functionality before being certified as ready for shipment to distribution channels for retail sale.Casing components 258 and 260, including post 268, are preferably made from gold (Au), platinum (Pt), or silver (Ag), more preferably in solid configuration, or alternatively, as plated items, or any other suitable material optimized for reliable performance of precision jewelry, including high-reliability electronics, which may be plated with any precious metal, as desired. As shown in FIG. 11B, the back of finished jewelry item 270 is shown with post 268 for use as a clothing brooch, or as a body for piercing such a pierced ear. Alternatively, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art, a clip-type fastener may be used in place of post 268 if finished jewelry item 270 is configured as an earring for use by someone without pierced ears.

[0083] 11A and 11B, the inventors further provide a method for making a completed electronic jewelry item with network functionality 270. A first embodiment of the method includes the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; ii) attaching receiving circuits 246, 248, control circuits 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly; iii) attaching the completed circuit board assembly to a first portion 260 of a jewel case to form an attached assembly 263; iv) encapsulating the attached assembly 263 with a second portion 258 of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item 270 having a front and a back surface; and v) attaching a clip or post 268 to the back surface of each jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270.Alternatively and additionally, the inventors further provide a method of making a completed electronic jewelry item 270 with network functionality, wherein in this embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; ii) attaching receiving circuits 246, 248, control circuits 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 to the circuit board 244 in operative association with one another to form a circuit board assembly; iii) at least partially encasing circuit board assembly 244 in molding compound to form vibrating member 253; iv) attaching vibrating member 253 to first portion 260 of the jewel case to form attached assembly 263; v) encapsulating attached assembly 263 with second portion 258 of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item having a front and a back; and vi) attaching clips or posts 268 to the back of each jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270.Also, in an alternative embodiment to the above two methods, the inventors provide a third embodiment of the present invention in which a method of making a finished jewelry item 270 with network functionality is provided, the method comprising the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; ii) attaching receiving circuits 246, 248, control circuits 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 to the circuit board 244 in operative association with one another to form a finished circuit board assembly 253; and iii) connecting the finished iv) attaching the completed circuit board assembly 253 to a first portion 260 of the jewel case to form an attached assembly 263; iv) injecting molding compound into the attached assembly 263, thereby encasing the completed circuit board within the first portion of the jewel case 260; v) encapsulating the attached assembly 263 with a second portion 258 of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item having a front and a back; and vi) attaching clips or posts 268 to the back of each jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270.

[0084] 11A and 11B is a finished product item ready to wear as both a precision jewelry item and a wearable personal notification device. Therefore, for alternative distribution channels, including traditional providers of precision jewelry, many of which are well-known around the world, the inventors further provide a network-enabled base pad implemented in the form of a precision jewelry item as a partially finished merchandise item for further embellishment intended to be provided by such well-known precision jewelry manufacturers.

[0085] Thus, to achieve this goal of providing a fully enabled, network-enabled electronic base pad assembly for downstream embellishment by traditional purveyors of precision jewelry, the inventors provide the method and base pad item of Figures 12A and 12B, which together present a flowchart illustrating certain major steps of the method of Figures 11A and 11B as implemented to create a finished electronic inventory item in the form of a finished, network-enabled base pad assembly for further downstream manufacturing, and as noted above, Figures 12A and 12B also present representative pictorial illustrations of certain major manufacturing steps for the purpose of providing further visual clarity to these major steps. Thus, here in Figure 12A, as with Figure 11A above, the method begins with step 254, in which electronic and MEMS components are operatively assembled on a circuit board 274a or 274b of a desired shape. As shown here, circuit boards 274a and 274b are formed in the shape of an isosceles triangle, preferably with flattened ends in some embodiments for better handling, thereby more specifically forming an elongated trapezoidal shape as shown here. For purposes of further specification and detailed description of these inventions as disclosed herein, circuit board 274b is intended to be teardrop-shaped, and circuit board 274a is intended to be inverted teardrop-shaped, the component layout for each being particularly suited to its corresponding circuit board configuration. Thus, as shown here, circuit board 274a includes two vibrating disks 212, two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252, each mounted in an assembly operable to form a corresponding vibrating circuit board assembly or vibrating member 275a. In a similar but alternative configuration, a circuit board 274b configured for this illustrated teardrop-shaped embodiment includes a single vibrating disk 212 and, in operative association therewith, two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252 to form a corresponding vibrating circuit board assembly or vibrating member 275b.Next, in step 256, each of circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b is provided with a corresponding two-piece casing including a front cap portion 258 and a rear housing 260. Here, to fit the shape of circuit boards 274a and 274b, front cap portion 258 and corresponding rear housing 260 are molded in the form of an isosceles triangle, providing an attractive teardrop-shaped or inverted teardrop-shaped base pad assembly. Next, in step 262 of FIG. 12B , circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b are secured within rear housing 260, respectively, without any molding compound, as shown, thereby forming respective mounted assemblies 276 such that, when vibrating disc 212 is activated, vibrations are transmitted to rear housing 260, thus causing a vibrating sensation on the earlobe of a person wearing the completed assembly in use, in accordance with the teachings herein. In a more specific embodiment of the present invention, prior to step 262 above, in step 261 a of Figure 12A, the fully assembled operable vibration member 275a or 275b may be partially or completely encased or encapsulated in molding compound 264, as described above in step 218 of Figure 10A, thereby bonding the electronic and MEMS components into an integrated, rugged package, as may be desired in certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, prior to affixing to rear housing 260 in step 262 of Figure 12B. As an alternative to step 261 a, in step 261 b of Figure 12B, molding compound 264 is injected into the loaded assembly 276, which includes rear housing 260 having the assembled circuit board with vibration member 275a bonded therein, as shown. Thus, once the vibrating member 275a or 275b including the respective circuit board 274a or 274b with functional components is secured within the rear casing 260, either fully encapsulated within molding compound, partially encapsulated within molding compound, or otherwise without molding compound, the mounted assembly 276 as shown in step 262 of FIG. 12B is ready for further processing and assembly.12B, in step 265, front cap 258 is affixed to rear housing 260 to form a closed casing with vibrating members 275a, 275b secured therein. Next, in step 266, post 277 (or clip) is attached to rear housing 260, thereby completing a finished electronic workpiece jewelry item, a partially completed retail jewelry item, or a base pad assembly 278 in accordance with the present method. Now, in step 266 in the inverted teardrop configuration, post 277 is preferably centered on a horizontal axis passing through the centers of the two vibrating disks 212, and further centered between the two disks 212 as shown. In this manner, the center of load is determined, and post 277 is positioned relative to the center of load for wearer comfort. Furthermore, with the post 277 positioned in an inverted teardrop configuration, as shown, centered between the two vibrating discs 212 along the referenced horizontal axis, the two vibrating discs 212 are again positioned closer to the earlobe, resulting in a lower power level being required to provide the desired vibration sensation to a person wearing the item as a piercing for notification purposes. In a manner similar to the teardrop shape, the post 277 is preferably positioned along an axis passing through the center of the single vibrating disc 212 perpendicular to the rear surface of the rear housing 260 as shown. Here, by design, the single vibrating disc 212 is positioned directly above and in closer contact with the earlobe, so that even slight vibrations from the single disc 212 in this teardrop configuration can be felt by the user as the desired notification signal or sensation. As will be apparent to those skilled in the art of jewelry making, the front surface of the front cap 258 may be decorated with any desired type of decoration suitable for distinguishing the item from a consumer marketing perspective, either before or after affixing to the rear housing 260.Next, in step 272 of FIG. 12B, the completed base pad assembly 278 is tested for its intended electronic and mechanical functionality, after which it is certified ready for shipment to a jewelry manufacturer for final embellishment and branding, as shown in the next step 280. Thus, now, in step 280, with the completed base pad assembly 278 in the hands of a precision jewelry manufacturer, an illustrative example ornament 282 can be added to the electronic base pad, thereby creating a finished jewelry item 284 from the manufacturer, such that such precision jewelry manufacturer can impart its distinctive style and brand to the base pad, thereby distinguishing the finished retail jewelry item 284 from other jewelry manufacturers in the marketplace. Also here, after shipping in step 280, a post 277 or clip can be added by the precision jewelry manufacturer as part of finishing the item 284. As noted above, casing components 258 and 260, including post 277, may preferably be fabricated from gold (Au), platinum (Pt), or silver (Ag), more preferably in solid configuration, or alternatively as plated items. Alternatively, they may be fabricated from any other suitable material optimized for reliable performance of precision jewelry including high-reliability electronics, and such other materials may be plated with any precious metal as desired. Further, in this base pad method, casing components 258 and 260 may be initially provided by a precision jewelry maker who will subsequently provide ornamentation 282, such that the precision jewelry maker's distinctive styling is associated with the casing components prior to further assembly by, for example, an electronics manufacturer who provides circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b. Accordingly, a good working relationship between precision jewelry makers and electronics manufacturers is desired to collaboratively produce the finished products contemplated by these inventions, as described herein with reference to FIGS. 11A-12B and, more specifically, using the methods described herein in connection with FIGS. 12A and 12B.Furthermore, in this cooperation, the center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 relative to the center of gravity of the finished base pad assembly 278 can be considered for the desired feel and wearability. For example, if the combined weighted center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 is near or at the location of the post 277, the "swing" of the earring when worn will be of a particular feel, here less swing with a feeling of pinching on the ear; such a desired user experience of pinching on the ear may be more easily achieved in our reverse teardrop design presented in Figures 12A and 12B, which is one intended aspect of the present specification, considering the weight and location of the electronic and MEMS components located on the circuit board 274a. On the other hand, if the center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 is made lower than the position of the post 277, as is more suited to the teardrop design of Figures 12A and 12B, then when worn, the finished jewelry item 284 may be provided with an increased feeling of dangling swing due to pendulum motion with body and head movement. Accordingly, this increased swing feeling may be preferred by some, as the placement of components on the circuit board 275b taking into account the weight, length, and placement of the ornament 282 on the base pad assembly 278 in combination with their weight, along with providing a vibration sensation from the one or more vibrating disks 212 for personal notification, are important considerations for jointly achieving a particular desired user experience of wearability with pendulum swing.

[0086] Thus, in accordance with the teachings of FIGS. 12A and 12B, the inventors provide a method for making a partially completed jewelry item 278 with network functionality, the method including the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 274a or 274b configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; ii) attaching a receiving circuit 248, a control circuit 246, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form completed circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b, respectively; iii) attaching the completed circuit board assembly 275a or 275b to a first portion 260 of a jewel case to form an attached assembly 276; and iv) encapsulating the attached assembly 276 with a second portion 258 of the jewel case to form a respective partially completed jewelry item 278 having a back surface and a front surface configured to receive desired additional embellishments. This item 278 may then be shipped to a precision jewelry manufacturer, where the further methods herein may be practiced. Accordingly, the inventors further provide a method for making a finished jewelry item 284 with network-enabled capabilities, the method comprising the steps of: i) receiving a partially completed jewelry item 278 made by the method described above; ii) attaching a selected ornamentation 282 to the front face 258 of a jewel case; and iii) attaching a clip or post 277 to the back face 260 of the jewel case to form a corresponding finished jewelry item 284 for wearable use. In accordance with a further aspect of the method described above for swing feel, components on circuit boards 274a or 274b may be advantageously positioned relative to the clip or post to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the completed circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b, respectively; and further, the length, weight, and / or placement of the ornamentation may similarly be selected in consideration of the desired center of gravity associated with the finished jewelry item 284 relative to the clip or post 277 and the center of gravity of the completed circuit board assembly.

[0087] Alternatively, the inventors provide a method for making a partially completed jewelry item 278 with network functionality, this embodiment comprising the steps of: i) providing a circuit board 274a or 274b configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; and ii) attaching a receiving circuit 248, a control circuit 246, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 to the circuit board 274a or 274b in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly 275a or 275b. b, respectively; iii) at least partially encasing circuit board assembly 275a or 275b in molding compound to form vibrating member 253; iv) attaching vibrating member 253 to first portion 260 of the jewel case to form attached assembly 276; and v) encapsulating attached assembly 276 with second portion 258 of the jewel case to form a respective partially finished jewelry item 278 having a back surface and a front surface configured to receive desired additional ornamentation 282. As above, item 278 may be the subject of a further method of making finished jewelry items with network-enabled functionality, including the steps of i) receiving partially finished jewelry item 278 made by the above method; ii) attaching selected ornamentation 282 to front surface 258 of the jewel case; and iii) attaching clips or posts to back surface 260 of the jewel case to form a corresponding finished jewelry item 284 for wearable use. Also, as above, for a desired swing feel, the components on circuit board 274a or 274b may be advantageously positioned relative to the clip or post to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the completed circuit board assembly 275a and 275b, respectively, and further, the length, weight, and placement of one or more ornaments 282 in step 280 may be selected taking into consideration the desired center of gravity associated with the completed jewelry item 284 relative to the clip or post 277 and the centers of gravity of the completed circuit board assemblies 274a and 274b, respectively.

[0088] Referring now to FIG. 13A, a flowchart illustrating method steps for retrofitting existing jewelry pieces in the form of network-enabled clip-on earrings in accordance with yet another additional aspect of the present invention is shown, and FIG. 13B is a series of perspective views illustrating corresponding method steps of FIG. 13A. Accordingly, in step 286 of FIG. 13A, an existing jewelry item 288a is received, as shown in FIG. 13B. As shown here, the existing jewelry item 288a is a clip-on half-dome pearl earring, but may be any existing jewelry item suitably suited for the steps herein. Next, in step 290, a vibration member 292a, a receiver 294a, and a rechargeable battery 296a are associated and assembled, as discussed in detail above, to form an operable vibration assembly 298a. Next, in step 300, an adhesive disk 302 is applied to the back of the jewelry item 288a as shown. The vibrating assembly 298 may be the vibrating assembly 298a of FIGS. 13A and 13B configured for use with an adhesive disc 302 and an existing jewelry item 288a, or the vibrating assembly 298 may be the vibrating assembly 298b configured for use with a customized jewelry item 288b having a socket or recess provided therein, as will now be described below in connection with FIGS. 13C and 13D.

[0089] 13A , next, in step 304, a vibrating assembly 298a is affixed to an adhesive disc 302 on the jewelry item 288a to form a completed electronic jewelry item 305. Then, in step 306, the completed electronic jewelry item 305, including each vibrating assembly 298a, is tested for network and electrical functionality before proceeding to active use. Furthermore, if desired in certain enhanced embodiments herein, in step 308, one or more completed jewelry items may be paired with a suitable charging case 310a, including a charging port 312a, adapted to receive any desired electrical connection fitting on a charging cord for plug-in use, in a manner known in the art for providing a charger cord or cable.

[0090] 13A and 13B may be offered to the public by trained and licensed jewelry professionals located in jewelry stores who are supplied with the inventory items necessary to perform the same on existing customer jewelry items. Alternatively, the method may be practiced at home by owners of existing jewelry items when they are similarly supplied with the items necessary to perform the same on existing jewelry items of their choosing from their personal collection.

[0091] In addition to the above, the inventors provide that jewelry makers may advantageously collaborate with electronics manufacturers offering vibration assemblies of the type disclosed herein to co-design, both artistically and technically, custom jewelry pieces specifically intended to receive network-enabled vibration assemblies that are specifically configured to be compatible with the network-enabled vibration assemblies. Accordingly, FIG. 13C of the present disclosure is directed to a flowchart illustrating method steps for fitting customized clip-on earrings to a vibrating assembly in accordance with yet another aspect of the present disclosure, and FIG. 13D provides a corresponding series of perspective views illustrating each method step of FIG. 13C . Thus, initially, in step 314 of FIG. 13C , customized jewelry item 288b is received from its manufacturer. For illustrative purposes, customized jewelry item 288b is in the form of a clip-on half-dome pearl earring, but may be any customized jewelry item duly configured to be compatible with the vibration assemblies of the present disclosure. Next, in step 316, the vibrating member 292b, receiver component 294b, and rechargeable battery 296b are assembled together to form a vibrating assembly 298b that is particularly suited for the customized jewelry item 288b. Next, in step 318, the clip is opened to provide access to a socket 320 having a support or socket flange, rim, or lip 322, and the socket rim is prepared to receive the vibrating assembly 298b. Depending on the material comprising the socket and support rim, e.g., gold or silver, this preparation may include cleaning the support rim with a solvent and applying soldering flux. Next, in step 324, the vibrating assembly 298b is affixed within the socket or recess 320 of the jewelry item 288b, thereby forming a completed electronic jewelry item 330 that includes network-enabled functionality.As further shown, vibrating assembly 298b includes a corresponding rim or lip 326 as configured in this specialized jewelry assembly, whereby rim 326 formed on vibrating assembly 298b seats on a corresponding support flange or rim 322 of jewelry item 288b, such that the back surface of vibrating assembly 298b is flush and planar with the back surface of jewelry item 288b, in this half-dome pearl earring embodiment, for wearability purposes. Again, depending on the materials used, with gold or silver being preferred for both the socket flange and casing of the vibrating assembly, silver solder can be used at a lower temperature to solder the vibrating assembly to socket 320 of customized jewelry item 288b to form finished item 330. And here again, this customized assembly is further processed in step 328, where the finished jewelry item 330, including each vibrating assembly 298a, is tested for network and electrical functionality before proceeding to in-service use. Additionally, if desired in certain enhanced embodiments herein, in step 332 the completed jewelry item may be paired with a suitable charging case 310b including a charging port 312b adapted to receive any desired electrical connection fitting on a charging cord for plug-in use in a manner known in the art for providing a charger cord or cable.

[0092] 13E-13I, further detailed assembly diagrams of the type of customized earring of FIG. 13D are provided. Accordingly, beginning in FIG. 13E, a partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a half-dome pearl earring that does not include a clip or post at this stage of the method. As shown in greater detail by magnification, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receiving socket 320 and a socket flange 322, where the socket flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer trim flange 336. As shown by the dashed projection in FIG. 13E, the annular ring 334 protrudes into the socket 320 to a depth "d" selected in measurement relative to the thickness of the vibrating assembly 298b, as will be described next. 13F, vibrating assembly 298b is shown including its rim or lip 326, with thickness "t" provided by the dashed projection line. Preferably, therefore, the depth d of the annular ring is substantially equal to the thickness t of the vibrating assembly at rim portion 326, so that when assembly 298b is fitted into socket 320, the back surface of the assembly is flush with the underside of trim flange 336. Thus, during assembly, vibrating assembly 298b is fitted into socket 320 such that rim 326 of vibrating assembly 298b seats on socket flange 322. Then, once rim 326, socket flange 322, annular ring 334, and trim flange 336 of assembly 298b are all formed from a compatible metal, such as silver or gold, vibrating assembly 298b can be soldered into socket 320, thereby forming an assembled, partially completed electronic jewelry item 338, as shown in FIG. 13G. Thus, as shown briefly in FIG. 13G, partially completed electronic jewelry item 338 includes vibrating assembly 298b firmly integrated with partially completed jewelry item 288c.Next, a clip 340 is applied to the trim flange 336 in a manner well known in the art of jewelry making, as shown in Figure 13H, to form the finished electronic jewelry item of Figure 13B. Alternatively, to achieve a post-and-clasp earring, Figure 13I shows a post 342 applied to the center of the back of the vibrating assembly 298b affixed to the partially finished jewelry item 338, thereby forming the finished electronic jewelry item 330b, as shown.

[0093] Therefore, with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B, the present inventors further provide a method for retrofitting existing jewelry pieces 288a with network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: i) receiving each existing jewelry piece 288a; ii) identifying a target surface on each existing jewelry piece 288a; and iii) providing a vibrating member 292a, a receiver circuit 294a, and a rechargeable power cell 296a integrated together to form a vibrating assembly 298a that is compatible with the target surface of each existing jewelry piece 288a. , iv) applying an adhesive disc 302 to a target surface of each existing jewelry piece 288a, and v) attaching a vibrating assembly 298a to the adhesive disc 302 to form a finished electronic jewelry item 305, which, when worn as a wearable decorative item, can receive a signal from a remote wireless device by the receiver circuit 294a and activate the vibrating member 292a, thereby providing a silent notification to a person wearing the finished electronic jewelry item 305. And, according to an additional aspect of the present specification, the method may further include providing an electronic jewelry box 310a for recharging the rechargeable power cell of the finished electronic jewelry 305.

[0094] 13C-13I, the inventors also provide a method for custom mounting partially completed jewelry pieces with network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: i) receiving partially completed jewelry pieces 288c having sockets 320; ii) providing a vibrating member 292b, a receiver circuit 294b, and a rechargeable power cell 296b integrated together to form a vibrating assembly 298b that fits with the socket 320 of each partially completed jewelry piece 288c; and iii) mounting the vibrating assembly 298b within the socket 320 of each partially completed jewelry piece 288c. to form a partially completed electronic jewelry item 338 having a front and a back surface; and iv) attaching clips 340 or posts 342 to the back surface of the partially completed electronic jewelry item to form a completed electronic jewelry item 330a, 330b, which, when worn as a wearable decorative item, can receive a signal from a remote wireless device by means of a receiver circuit 294b to activate a vibrating member 292b, thereby providing a silent notification to a person wearing the completed electronic jewelry item 330a, 330b. And as described above, the method may further include providing an electronic jewelry box 310b for charging the rechargeable power cells 296b of the completed electronic jewelry items 330a and 330b.

[0095] Continuing with reference to FIG. 14A , there is shown a perspective view of a personal collection of existing jewelry items that may be stored in a conventional jewelry box 344 for safekeeping. Shown within box 344, for illustrative purposes, are a pair of clip-on earrings 346, a ring 348, a wrist bracelet 350, a pearl bracelet 352, and a pair of post-and-clasp earrings 354, all of which are designed for use in pierced ears. Applying this aspect of the invention, some of the existing jewelry items within box 344 may be compatible and some may not. Accordingly, an inventory of items may be taken, and suitable items may be selected for retrofit applications according to the following:

[0096] FIG. 14B is a pictorial representation of an electronic jewelry box 356 having a flat-bottom charging base or charging pad 358 and a closable cover 360 according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. As also shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, box 356 includes a shipping card 362 for pre-assembled vibration discs or packs 364 of the type of the present invention as described above in connection with FIGS. 13A and 13B. Here, in this embodiment, each pre-assembled vibration pack 364 includes a peel-off cover 366 that, when removed from pack 364, exposes a sticky adhesive pad 367. Thus, during use, an owner of an existing collection of jewelry items shown in FIG. 14A can inspect each of the bracelets 350 and determine that the bracelets 350 are suitable for application of vibration pack 364 for the intended purposes herein, and then simply remove peel-off cover 366 and apply pack 364 to the back of bracelet 350 as shown to accomplish the same. Thus, in this way, a simple and cost-effective method is provided for equipping existing jewelry items with the functionality of certain aspects of the present invention, which method here involves enabling the jewelry item to receive an alert signal for a remote device, such as a mobile phone, which will cause the puck to vibrate silently in a prescribed manner, thereby providing a personal, private notification to its user.

[0097] The application of wearable vibration assemblies as skin patches may be found in related issued patents and pending patent applications by the same applicant, which are incorporated herein by reference, and therefore the vibration pack 364 herein may therefore be considered a replacement thereof, as applied to existing jewelry items, rather than being deployed as a vibrating skin patch.

[0098] Continuing with the subject matter of this disclosure, therefore, there is next shown in FIG. 14C a pictorial representation of a delivery card including a plurality of pre-assembled vibration packs according to the present invention, each such pack having network capabilities for use with an existing piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet, necklace, or clip-on earring, to provide personalized alert notifications when worn on the user's body. Accordingly, for purposes of this specification, there is now shown in FIG. 14D a pictorial rendering of an individual vibration pack 364 removed from the delivery card 362 of FIG. 14C , illustrating the peeling of a provided film cover 366 over a corresponding adhesive pad 367 of a selected vibration pack 364. Next, there is shown in FIG. 14E a pictorial example of placing one of the vibration packs 364 from the delivery card 362 of FIG. 14C onto a selected bracelet 350 from the traditional jewelry box 344 of FIG. 14A . Thus, in use, when bracelet 350 is worn as an item of jewelry including an applied vibration pack 364, a remote signal received by a receiver circuit provided within the pack can activate the pack to vibrate as described above, thereby providing a silent notification alert to a person wearing a bracelet herein enhanced to include such desired functionality.

[0099] Finally, in connection with this embodiment of electronic jewelry box 356, FIG. 14F shows a perspective view of box 356 containing various selected items of existing jewelry, including ring 348, clip-on earrings 346, and bracelet 350, each of which includes a vibration pack attached to be placed within electronic jewelry box 356 of FIGS. 14B and 14F for recharging via charging pad 358 in accordance with these aspects of the present specification. Additionally, as described in detail above in connection with the related electronic box of FIGS. 4A-4M-2, the inventive box of FIG. 14F advantageously includes a power source for charging port 368 and one or more indicator lights 370.

[0100] Thus, more generally, with respect to the vibrating assembly 298a of FIG. 13B and the pre-assembled vibrating disc or puck 364 of FIGS. 14B-14E, a network-enabled alert assembly 298a, 364 for use with an existing jewelry piece having a back surface, the network-enabled alert assembly 298a, 364 comprising a vibrating member 292a having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the vibrating member 292a being mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive layer 302, 367 applied to the first surface of the vibrating member 292a and mounted for attachment to the back surface of a respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350; and an adhesive layer 302, 367 applied to the second surface of the vibrating member 292a for attachment to the back surface of the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350. and a receiver component 294a affixed within the assembly along with the receiver component 294a implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component 294a, the vibrating member 292a vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing a respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 after the network-enabled alert assembly has been attached thereto by applying an adhesive layer 302, 367 thereto.Also, in a related embodiment, this also provides a network-enabled alert assembly 298a, 364 for use with an existing jewelry piece having a back surface, wherein the network-enabled alert assembly 298a, 364 includes a receiver component 294a having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the receiver component 294a implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, and an adhesive layer 302, 367 applied to the first surface of the receiver component 294a, and a respective existing jewelry piece 288a. , 350, wherein a vibrating member 292a is affixed in assembly with the second surface of the receiver component 294a and is implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner such that, upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component 294a, the vibrating member 292a vibrates to thereby provide an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 after the network-enabled alert assembly 298a, 364 has been attached thereto by applying an adhesive layer 302, 367 to its back surface.

[0101] 15A, a pictorial illustration of an alternative embodiment of an electronic jewelry charging case 372 herein is shown, including a plurality of corresponding network-enabled electronic earrings 372 made in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention. Similar to the charging case 165 described above in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the charging case 372 of FIG. 15A includes a closable top cover 177, an indicator light 174, and a power port 173. As shown, case 372 here in FIG. 15A substantially includes a box 176 having four sidewall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d, a top 166, and a bottom 167, similar to charging case 165 of FIGS. 4A and 4B, and is configured here as a rectangular box, but may be configured as any desired geometric shape, including the circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped, or cat-shaped configurations described in detail in FIGS. 4C-4F and 4G-4M-1; these details are readily applied to box 372 here in FIG. 15A and need not be repeated here. As such, however, charging receptacle 376 in charging case 372 here is specifically configured for charging a completed electronic jewelry item, such as electronic earring 374 shown here in FIG. 15A for illustrative purposes, rather than the clasp or holdfast assembly 168 described above in FIGS. 4A-4M-2, which is intended for use with an existing jewelry piece having a post, as described in detail above. The electronic earring 374 is provided with a receiver circuit, a vibrating member, and a rechargeable power cell, such as a rechargeable battery, as designed, manufactured, and assembled in accordance with the methods herein, e.g., the methods of Figures 11A and 11B, with the cooperation of a jewelry manufacturer and an electronics provider, as adapted thereto, and as such may not need to be repeated here with respect to this particular jewelry item.Also as shown, electronic earring 374 includes solid post 101c and conventional mechanical clasp 101d such that all electronic and MEMS components of the type provided herein are housed in dome portion 101a or dome location and base portion 101b, as first described above in FIG. 1B and shown again for electronic earring 374 in FIG. 15A.

[0102] As an alternative to providing all of the operating components herein in a single jewelry item, the inventors of the present disclosure further provide herein a two-piece electronic earring in which both components have significant aesthetic or artistic design features formulated as companion parts to an integrated whole from a conceptual design standpoint.

[0103] Thus, to achieve this aspect of the invention, Figure 15B provides an initial schematic diagram of a two-piece electronic jewelry item 377 of the present invention having a front piece 378 and a back piece 380, each having a desired grouping of operable components according to different embodiments thereof. For example, group A of front piece 378 can include a rechargeable battery and electronic circuitry for sending and receiving signals, while group B can include a MEMS vibrating member, as described above, for providing a silent notification to the user when worn as an item of jewelry. As further shown in Figure 15B, a post 382 is provided in front piece 378 and a corresponding hole 383 is provided in back piece 380. As recently developed in the art of jewelry making, mechanical clasps for use with piercings, such as clasp 101d described above in FIG. 1B, which grip post 101c by friction between the edge of the clasp hole and the post, may be replaced with holes configured with rubber O-rings or silicone beads so that, when the post is inserted into the hole, a smooth, soft-touch, interlocking friction is provided between the sliding post and the rubber or silicone, as opposed to the metal-on-metal gripping feel between a metal post and a traditional metal clasp. This recent advancement thus allows for the elimination of traditional metal clasps in favor of purely decorative jewelry pieces that can be used behind the ear, securing the post of the front piece to the back piece in a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing manner. Accordingly, here, in FIGS. 15B-15I, such silicone beads are utilized within holes 383, thereby eliminating the need for a traditional clasp and thus providing the opportunity to style and engrave back piece 380 in a variety of different, statically pleasing configurations. Thus, more generally throughout this disclosure, terms such as "holdfast assembly," "clasp," "clasp assembly," "clasp component," and the like may be interpreted to include or comprise both traditional mechanical clasps or the more recent smooth-sliding soft material types provided within receiving holes for posts, such as hole 383 in FIG. 15B provided in rear piece 380.

[0104] Thus, as one example of a stylized two-piece jewelry item according to these aspects of the invention, Figure 15C provides a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377a of the type of Figure 15B, with the engraved pieces configured in the form of a ladybird with closed wings. Accordingly, front piece 378a is configured as a ladybird body with a head with closed wings, and corresponding back piece 380a is configured in the form of the bottom of a ladybird body with legs extending therefrom. Here, the dome portion of the ladybird body in front piece 378a is well suited to housing a stack of components such as a rechargeable power cell or battery and receiver circuitry, while the essentially flat form of back piece 380a is suitable for housing a vibrating disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole as described above.

[0105] Another example of a stylized two-piece jewelry item according to these aspects of the invention is shown in Figure 15D, which provides a pictorial view of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377b of the type of Figure 15B, this time with the sculpted pieces configured in the form of a ladybird with open wings. Thus, front piece 378b is configured as a ladybird body with a head with open wings, and corresponding back piece 380b is configured in the form of the bottom of the body with legs extending therefrom, here also showing open wings on back piece 380b so as to present an appearance as a top view of a ladybird in flight from both the front and back views of the two-piece item when worn, thus giving the item a further sense of life and whimsical animation when worn and when experiencing its vibrations during use. Here, in FIG. 15D, as described above, the dome portion of the ladybird body in front part 378b is well suited to accommodating a stack of components, while the essentially flat form of rear part 380b is suited to accommodating a vibrating disk with a central hole or a rechargeable battery such as those described above in FIGS. 6A-6D.

[0106] Yet another example of a stylized two-piece jewelry item according to these embodiments of the present invention is presented in FIG. 15E, which provides a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377c of the type of FIG. 15B, here with carved pieces configured in the form of a lotus flower and lotus leaves. Accordingly, front piece 378c is configured as a lotus flower having a central portion containing the stamens and carpels or seedpod, and corresponding back piece 380c is configured in the form of a lotus leaf, as experienced in nature as floating on top of still water in which lotus flowers are typically found. Here, the lotus flower central portion of front piece 378c is well suited to housing a stack of microcomponents, similar to the ladybird body described above, and the essentially flat form of back piece 380c, configured as a floating lotus leaf, is suitable for housing a vibrating disk with a central hole or a rechargeable battery, as described above in FIGS. 5A-5D and 6A-6D.

[0107] A further example of a stylized two-piece jewelry item according to these aspects of the invention is shown in Figure 15F, which provides a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377d of the type of Figure 15B, here with a sunflower and a carved piece configured in the form of a sunflower stem or stalk. Thus, front piece 378d is configured as a sunflower with a central portion containing a disk-shaped floret or seed cluster, and corresponding back piece 380d is configured in the form of a stem or trunk as experienced when growing in a natural setting. Here, the sunflower central portion of front piece 378d is well suited to housing a stack of micro-components, as described above, and the elongated shape of back piece 380d configured as a stem is suitable for housing an antenna assembly implemented to receive wireless signals from a remote device such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both a mobile phone and an electronic biopatch.

[0108] Further, as an example of a two-piece jewelry item stylized as a favorite pet or animal in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 15G-1 provides a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377-e1, here of the type of Fig. 15B, having carved pieces configured in the form of a kitten or cat. Thus, front piece 378-e1 is configured as a kitten or cat's head with facial details, and corresponding back piece 380-e1 is configured in the form of a cat's tail, here including stylized body parts with which it is naturally associated. Here, the head of the front part 378-e1 is well suited to accommodating a stack of micro-components, as described above, and the elongated form of the rear part 380-e1, configured as a cat's tail, is suited to accommodating an antenna assembly and receiver circuitry implemented to receive signals from a remote device such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both a mobile phone and an electronic biopatch, while the associated body portion included in the rear part 380-e1 here may be more suited to accommodating a vibrating disk or rechargeable battery having a central hole as described above in Figures 5A-5D and 6A-6D.

[0109] Fig. 15G-2 is a pictorial illustration of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type of Fig. 15B, having as its front piece a carved piece configured in the form of the face of a puppy or adult dog, and as its back piece a corresponding tail, which can be produced by the method of Fig. 28H, described in detail herein below. Thus, as another example of a two-piece jewelry item stylized as a favorite pet or animal according to a further embodiment of the present invention, as a counterpoint to the cat carving described above, Fig. 15G-2 provides, more particularly, a pictorial illustration of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377-e2 of the type of Fig. 15B, here having a carved piece configured in the form of a puppy or adult dog of any desired breed. Thus, the front piece 378-e2 is configured as the head of a puppy or adult dog with facial details of a particular breed, and the corresponding back piece 380-e2 is configured in the form of a corresponding tail of the same breed, here including stylized body parts with which it is naturally associated. Here, as described above, the head portion of the front part 378-e2 is well suited to accommodating a stack of micro-components, and the elongated form of the rear part 380-e2 configured as a dog's tail is suited to accommodating an antenna assembly and receiver circuitry implemented to receive signals from a remote device such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both a mobile phone and an electronic biopatch, while the associated body portion included in the rear part 380-e2 here may be more suited to accommodating a vibrating disk or rechargeable battery having a central hole such as those described above in Figures 5A-5D and 6A-6D.

[0110] Figure 15H is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377f of the type of Figure 15B, here with carved pieces configured in the form of a rose flower and a rose stem with sepals, where, as noted above, front piece 378f is configured as a rose flower and corresponding back piece 380f is now configured in the form of a rose stem including the sepal portion of the flower as it would be experienced growing in a natural setting, or otherwise present with each rose in a bouquet of long-stemmed cut roses for display in a vase. Here, the rosette portion of the front part 378f is well suited to accommodating a stack of micro-components, as described above, and the elongated form of the rear part 380d configured as a stem is suited to accommodating an antenna assembly mounted to receive signals from a remote device such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both a mobile phone and an electronic biopatch, while the sepal portion included in the rear part 380f here is suited to accommodating a vibrating disk or rechargeable battery having a central hole, such as those described above in Figures 5A-5D and 6A-6D.

[0111] And finally, as a further example of these electronic jewelry items, Figure 15I provides a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g of the type of Figure 15B, here with carved pieces configured in the form of a flowering bougainvillea vine, such as might be found rooted in the ground in a typical home garden or park, and a supporting branch or trunk structure. Here, front piece 378g includes a central button 384a stylized as a typical jewelry piece configured to receive a variety of different ornaments, in a manner similar to the teardrop and inventive teardrop base pad assembly 278 described in detail above in connection with Figures 12A and 12B. Here, the jeweled central button 384a of front piece 378g is particularly configured to accommodate a stack of micro-components, while the elongated form of back piece 380g, configured as a bougainvillea branch or trunk, is suitable for accommodating an antenna assembly implemented to receive signals from a remote device, such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both. Also shown here, rear part 380g includes a stylized disk-shaped portion or rear button 385a specifically configured to house a vibrating disk, a rechargeable battery, or both a vibrating disk and a rechargeable battery, or a receiver circuit including an antenna that can be oriented up or down the branch for improved reception, each of these components being provided with a central hole, as required to accommodate a post, such as that discussed above in FIGS. 6A-6D. Also, as noted above, rear part 380g can be easily manufactured by adapting it to the steps of the method for making the teardrop-shaped or inventive teardrop-shaped base pad assembly 278 described in detail above in connection with FIGS. 12A and 12B. Thus, here, similar to base pad assembly 278, front part 378g including central button 384a, as provided in step 280 of the method of FIG. 12B, can be jointly provided by an electronics manufacturer to a conventional jewelry maker, along with rear part 380g with attached stylized disk-shaped portion or button 385a, for adding any desired form of ornamentation.For purposes of explanation and illustration, the ornamentation on front center button 384a herein includes a flowering bougainvillea vine, which may be rigid in structure or, alternatively, may be made from thin chain links as known in the art of conventional jewelry making, thereby providing movement or articulation to the vine, thereby rendering the vine to increase the feel or sensation of a pendulum swing with body and head movement, and the length of the vine may be any desired length to promote such a swinging sensation. Further, with regard to the ornamentation on jeweled button 384a, the half dome shown may be constructed from natural or cultured pearls or, alternatively, from precious metals such as gold, platinum, or silver, and the circular or annular rim shown on button 384a may also be constructed from any such desired precious metal. In a similar manner, the branched portion of rear piece 380g is preferably made from gold, platinum, or silver, while stylized disc 385a may be made from such precious metal materials and may be further decorated with ornamentation such as conventional cut diamonds in an inverted setting, as illustrated herein, to form spikes or a spiked collar, as shown, where artistic stylization through the use of such ornamentation is thereby provided on both front piece 378g and rear piece 380g, where a conventional post that clasps to the back of the ear when worn is not necessarily intended to provide an aesthetically or visually appealing display.

[0112] Additionally, those skilled in the electrical and mechanical arts will understand, in light of the disclosure herein, that several suitable means for providing electrical current between the front and rear components 378, 380 will be suggested, if desired, such as by providing a two-conductor coaxial post 382 so that current from a rechargeable battery in one component can be directed through the post to the other component, thereby powering electronic components provided therein. Alternatively, a battery may be provided in both components, or an electromagnetic (EM) field may be generated by one component to activate current flow in a coil in the second component or otherwise activate or facilitate receiving or transmitting antenna assemblies. Furthermore, other forms of two-conductor posts may include collinear segments extending along the length of the post, each extending segment separated from the other by a suitable insulating material, and each separate conductive segment electrically mating with a corresponding conductor or conductive surface provided in a receiving socket provided in the rear component. Furthermore, these electronic posts need not necessarily be circular in cross section, but may be of any desired geometric shape to form a kind of "keyed post" facilitating two conductor paths between two working components, with receiving holes in the rear component conforming in shape to the cross section of the post, thus creating a kind of lock-and-key connection between the two components. Thus, further detailed subject matter relating to providing any desired two conductor paths from a battery in one component to a component in the other component is nevertheless considered to be within the presently intended scope of the claimed subject matter of this disclosure, and thus may be presented as the subject matter of a subsequent disclosure filed herewith.

[0113] 15J, there is provided a schematic exploded perspective representation of a clip-type two-piece electronic jewelry item 387 having a front piece 388 and a rear piece 390, each having a desired grouping of operable components, with front piece 388 shown having a Group A subassembly of components and rear piece 390 shown having a Group B subassembly of components. Here, in these clip-type embodiments, a spring or clip assembly 392 is utilized to affix the front and rear pieces 388 and 390 together. Accordingly, clip assembly 392 includes a front hinge plate 394a, a rear hinge plate 394b, a hinge pin 398, and a spring 396, examples of such clip assemblies that would be understood by those skilled in the mechanical arts as applied by those skilled in the jewelry making arts. Each of hinge plates 394a and 394b includes a solid portion as shown and metal race fingers 400 that provide mechanical support to the corresponding front or rear piece. Here, as presented from left to right in the figure, the front can be considered the right side and the back can be considered the left side, so that the finished clip-type two-piece electronic jewelry item 387 herein can be worn in a reversible manner, depending on the engraved rendering of the ornamentation of each of the two pieces, thus effectively doubling its display effect compared to traditional post-and-clasp or clip-type earrings, which may not be suitable for their intended display purposes if worn backwards or in reverse. More recent mechanical technology has evolved clip-type earrings to provide a snap fit, whereby the spring-loaded assembly further comprises a detent that snaps or clicks into a corresponding mechanical receptacle under compressive spring force to provide comfort with respect to wearability. Details of such known mechanical subassemblies are currently considered separate with respect to the intended scope of the claimed subject matter of the present disclosure and, therefore, may be found in the present publications adjacent to this specification.

[0114] FIG. 15K is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387a of the type shown in FIG. 15J, here with a sculpted piece configured in the form of a ladybird with closed wings. Thus, as shown, front piece 388a includes a ladybird body with sculpted features, and back piece 390a similarly includes sculpted features as legs to the body. Each of pieces 388a and 390a functions as a component housing for components as described above, and therefore, these details will not be repeated here to avoid redundant disclosure. Also as shown, metal lace fingers 400 are configured in this embodiment to include three such fingers for each piece, which splay out and substantially cover each of the flat back portions of each of the pieces.

[0115] FIG. 15L is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387b of the type shown in FIG. 15J, here with engraved pieces configured in the form of a ladybird with open wings. Thus, as shown, front piece 388b includes a ladybird body with open wings as an engraved feature, and back piece 390b similarly includes the same engraved feature. As above, each of pieces 388b and 390b serves as a component housing for electronic and MEMS components, as described above, and therefore these details will not be repeated here. Also, as shown, metal lace fingers 400 are configured in this embodiment to include three such fingers for each piece, which splay out and cover a substantial portion of each of the rear planar surfaces of each of the pieces. Here, in this embodiment, two-piece electronic jewelry item 387b is configured as reversible or reverse-wearable, since the engraved features on both the front and back are the same. Therefore, the same aesthetic appeal is presented regardless of how it is worn. This repeating ladybird design is only one example of a reversible or reverse-wearable two-piece electronic jewelry item according to this aspect of the present invention. Accordingly, many other designs, with the same or different engraved features on both sides, are suitable for achieving these aspects of the present specification. For example, in a given pair of earrings according to these teachings, one side could be engraved with a bee and the other with a flower, each carving having high aesthetic value intended for display while still functioning as a housing for electronic and MEMS components. In this case, when worn, one ear could present a bee in front and the other ear could present a flower in front, where the bee and flower are natural partners in achieving pollination.

[0116] FIG. 15M is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387c of the type shown in FIG. 15J, here with engraved pieces configured in the form of a lotus flower and lotus leaves. Thus, as shown, front piece 388c includes a lotus flower as an engraved feature, and back piece 390c includes a corresponding engraved feature in the form of a lotus leaf. Each of pieces 388c and 390c functions as a component housing for components as described above; therefore, these details will not be repeated here to avoid unnecessary duplication. Also as shown, metal lace fingers 400 are configured in this embodiment to include three such fingers for each piece, which extend upward and outward to substantially cover each of the flat back portions of each of the pieces. As shown on the leaf pieces, the center finger is shorter to accommodate the natural notch in the lotus leaf, while the left and right fingers extend above it to provide additional support, as desired.

[0117] FIG. 15N-1 is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387-d1 of the type shown in FIG. 15J, here having a sculpted piece configured in the form of a kitten, cat, or cat face as front piece 388-d1 and a corresponding cat tail and associated body part as back piece 390-d1. As above, each of pieces 388-d1 and 390-d1 serves as a component housing for electronic and MEMS components as described above, and therefore such details will not be repeated here. Also, as shown, the metal lace fingers 400 are configured in this embodiment to include three such fingers for each piece, which splay upward and outward to substantially cover each of the flat back portions of each of the pieces. And, although perhaps not initially recognized here, this two-piece cat body item according to the teachings herein can be considered a reversible or reverse-wearable earring, if desired. In this case, when worn, one ear may present the face of a cat or kitten in front and the other ear may present the corresponding tail portion in front, thereby suggesting that when worn in this manner for display, the cat or kitten will wrap around the back of the neck of the person thus wearing the pair of earrings.

[0118] FIG. 15N-2 is a pictorial illustration of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387-d2 of the type of FIG. 15J, here having a sculpted piece configured in the form of a puppy or canine face as front piece 388-d2 and a corresponding canine tail and associated body portion as back piece 390-d2, the two-piece item being fabricated according to the method of FIG. 28H, described in further detail herein below. Now, with respect to item 387-d2 of FIG. 15N-2, as noted above, each of pieces 388-d2 and 390-d2 serves as a component housing for electronic and MEMS components, as discussed above, and therefore such details will not be repeated here. Also as shown, the metal lace fingers 400 are configured in this embodiment to include three such fingers for each piece, which extend upward and outward to substantially cover each of the flat back portions of each of the pieces. And, although perhaps not initially recognized here, this two-piece canine body article according to the teachings herein may, if desired, be considered a reversible or reverse-wearable earring, whereby when worn, one ear can present a puppy or dog face at the front and the other ear can present a corresponding tail portion at the front, thereby suggesting that when worn in this manner for display, the puppy or dog will wrap around the back of the neck of the person thus wearing the pair of earrings.

[0119] Next, FIG. 15O presents a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387e of the type of FIG. 15J, here with carved pieces configured in the form of a rose flower and a rose stem with sepals. Thus, as shown, front piece 388e includes a rose flower as a carved feature, and back piece 390e includes a corresponding carved feature in the form of a rose stem with sepals further stylized with leaves and thorns on the stem. As noted above, each of pieces 388e and 390e serves as a housing for the electronic and MEMS components as described above, here provided with a single metal lace finger 400 to fit the shape of the sepals, as shown on back piece 390e. Again, this item may be considered reverse wearable, such that when worn, one ear may present the rose flower on the front and the other ear may present the stem and septum on the front; thus, when worn in this manner for display, it may present two rose vases, each presenting in opposite directions.

[0120] FIG. 15P is a pictorial representation of a stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 387f of the type shown in FIG. 15J, here having a carved front piece 388f configured in the form of a flowering bougainvillea vine and a carved back piece 390f as corresponding branches, forming an electronic clip-type earring with a botanical motif. In a manner similar to the pierced-ear post-type described in connection with FIG. 15I, here in FIG. 15P, the front piece 388f also includes a jeweled center button 384b, stylized as a typical jewelry piece configured to receive a variety of different ornaments, in a manner similar to the teardrop and inventive teardrop base pad assembly 278 described in detail above in connection with FIGS. 12A and 12B. Here, the jeweled center button 384b of the front piece 388f is particularly configured to accommodate a stack of micro-components, and the elongated form of the back piece 390f, configured as a bougainvillea branch or trunk, is suitable for accommodating an antenna assembly implemented to receive signals from a remote device, such as a mobile phone, or an electronic biopatch, or both. Also here, as shown, rear part 390f includes a stylized disk-shaped portion or jeweled rear button 385b specifically configured to house a vibrating disk, a rechargeable battery, or both a vibrating disk and a rechargeable battery, or a receiver circuit including an antenna that can be oriented up or down the branch for improved reception. Also, as noted above, rear part 390f can be readily manufactured by adapting it to the teardrop shape and the steps of the method for making teardrop-shaped base pad assembly 278 of the present invention described in detail above in connection with FIGs. 12A and 12B. Thus, here, similar to base pad assembly 278, front part 388f including center button 384b, as provided in step 280 of the method of FIG. 12B, can be jointly provided by an electronics manufacturer to a conventional jewelry maker, along with rear part 390f with its attached stylized or beziered disk-shaped portion or button 385b, for adding jewelry or precious metal ornaments of any desired form.Here, for purposes of illustration and example, the ornament includes a flowering bougainvillea vine on front piece 388f, which may be rigid in structure or alternatively may be made from thin chain links, as known in the art of conventional jewelry making, to provide movement or articulation for the vine, thereby rendering it to increase the feel or sensation of a pendulum swing with body and head movement. Also as shown, further ornamentation on back piece 390f may include diamonds, rubies, emeralds, or other gemstones set into the edge of disk 385b. Thus, here in FIG. 15P, similar to FIG. 15I above, a stylized or engraved mixed motif two-piece electronic jewelry item is provided in accordance with the teachings herein, employing a mixed motif of carved plant forms and traditional jewelry pieces, including precious jewelry such as diamonds, rubies, or emeralds set in gold or silver.

[0121] 15B-15P, the inventors further provide a two-piece electronic jewelry item for use as an earring, the two-piece electronic jewelry item comprising: a decorative front piece 378, 388 configured as a first component housing; a decorative back piece 380, 390 configured as a second component housing and configured to operatively associate with the front pieces 378, 388 to form a wearable jewelry assembly 377, 387; and a plurality of circuit components integrated within the first and second component housings to form a component assembly configured to receive wireless electronic signals from a remote device and thereby provide a vibration sensation to a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as an earring. Here, in one embodiment, the component assembly includes a receiver, a vibrating member, and a rechargeable power cell, and the receiver may also include an antenna. In further embodiments herein, the component assembly may further include a transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal to a remote device. For hearable applications, the component assembly may also include a microphone configured to detect sound. In such hearable embodiments, the detected sound may be snoring sounds emitted by a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as an earring while sleeping in an adjustable bed. In that system implementation, the wireless signal transmitted by the transmitter causes the sleeping person to change the adjustable bed to a position that reduces snoring sounds. With regard to further system configurations, the remote device associated with the transmitter may be the same device as the remote device associated with the receiver, or the remote device associated with the transmitter may be a different device than the remote device associated with the receiver.In certain embodiments regarding the location of certain components, the antenna is provided on the rear parts 380, 390 and the receiver, vibration member, and rechargeable power cell are provided on the front parts 378, 388; alternatively, the antenna and receiver are provided on the rear parts 380, 390 and the vibration member and rechargeable power cell are provided on the front parts 378, 388; in yet alternative embodiments, the antenna, receiver, and vibration member are provided on the rear parts 380, 390 and the rechargeable power cell is provided on the front parts 378, 388; and even further, if desired given the form of the engraved ornament, the rechargeable power cell and vibration member are provided on the rear parts 380, 390 and the antenna and receiver are provided on the front parts 378, 388. In another embodiment, the rechargeable power cell, vibrating member, antenna, and receiver are all provided on the front pieces 378, 388, or preferably, based on the shape of the decorative portion of the back piece, the rechargeable power cell, vibrating member, antenna, and receiver are all provided on the back piece 380, 390.

[0122] With regard to the proposed carved features, the front parts 378, 388 may be configured to form the top of the ladybird body with closed wings and the back parts 380, 380 may be configured to form the bottom of the ladybird body with legs, or the front parts 378, 388 may be configured to form the top of the ladybird body with open wings and the back parts 380, 380 may be configured to form the bottom of the ladybird body with legs that may have corresponding open wings, such that there is the same field of view from both sides of the item when worn as an earring. Further, with regard to the carved features according to this aspect of these embodiments, the front parts 378, 388 may be configured to form a lotus flower and the back parts 380, 390 are configured to form the leaves of a lotus, or the front parts 378, 388 are configured to form a sunflower and the back parts 380, 390 are configured to form the stem or stalk of the sunflower, or further, the front parts 378, 388 are configured to form the face of an animal and the back parts 380, 390 are configured to form the back portion of the animal with a tail, where the animal may be a cat or kitten, a dog or puppy, a panda bear, or any other desired animal. Further, in preferred floral presentation alternatives, the front pieces 378, 388 may be configured to form a rose flower, and then the back pieces 380, 390 may be configured to form a rose stem with sepal portions housed within the sepal portions, or further, the front pieces 378, 388 may be configured in the form of a flowering vine, and the back pieces 380, 390 may be configured to form branch portions to support the growth of the flowering vine, which may be in the form of a bougainvillea, or any other desired flowing vine.

[0123] For all of the above two-piece electronic jewelry items 377 for use with pierced ears, as described in connection with Figures 15B-15I, the front piece 378 includes a post 382 and the back piece 380 includes a corresponding hole 383 configured to securely receive the post in a removable manner.

[0124] And for each of the two-piece electronic jewelry items 387 of Figures 15J-15P, the front piece 388 and back piece 390 are affixed together by a spring hinge assembly 392 to form a clip-on earring.

[0125] Additionally, as will be understood by those skilled in the electrical and mechanical arts, given the disclosure herein, several suitable means for providing electrical current between the front and rear components 388, 390 may be proposed, if desired, such as by providing a two-conductor wire through the hinge assembly 392 so that current from a rechargeable battery in one component may be directed through the wire to the other component, thereby powering electronic components provided therein. Alternatively, a battery may be provided in both components, or an electromagnetic (EM) field may be generated by one component to activate current flow in a coil in the second component or otherwise activate or facilitate receiving or transmitting antenna assemblies. Additionally, other forms of two-conductor wire may be proposed for conducting low-voltage electrical current from the front component through the hinge assembly 392 to the rear component. Thus, further detailed subject matter relating to providing any desired two-conductor path from a battery in one part to a component in the other part through a hinge assembly is nevertheless considered to be within the presently intended scope of the claimed subject matter of the present disclosure, and therefore may be presented as the subject matter of a subsequent disclosure filed herewith.

[0126] With respect to the continuing subject matter herein, reference is now made to FIG. 16A, which shows a front elevation view of another embodiment of an electronic jewelry box 402 including a front surface 404 having an indicator light 406 that projects light into the interior. Similar to box 176 of FIGS. 4A and 15A in terms of the major structural elements of box 402, box 402 of FIGS. 16A-16C includes a hinged cover 408, a bottom 410, and four side walls 412, including a front wall 412a, a rear wall 412b, a left side wall 412c, and a left side wall 412d. Next, FIG. 16B shows a rear view of electronic jewelry box 402 of FIG. 16A, showing a perspective view with sound box 414 and control unit or controller 416 removed in accordance with additional aspects of the present invention. The electronic jewelry box 402 includes a first hidden pocket, compartment, or storage hole 418 for the sound box 414 and a second hidden pocket, compartment, or storage hole 420 for the control unit 416. In this manner, both the sound box 414 and the control unit 416 are easily accessed for repair, upgrade, or replacement. FIG. 16B also shows, in dashed lines, a removable tray 422 of a conventional jewelry box and an electronic charging pad 424 of the type described in detail above in FIGS. 4B and 14B. A plug socket or charging port 426 is provided for receiving power from an electrical supply cord in the usual manner, thereby supplying the indicator light 406, sound box 414, control unit 416, and charging pad 424 with the power necessary for their respective functions. FIG. 16C is a schematic, enlarged, perspective view similar to FIG. 16B, illustrating various additional electronic functions that may be provided in these illuminated electronic jewelry boxes according to further embodiments of the present invention. First, as shown, conventional removable jewelry tray 422 contains pearl bracelet 352 of FIG. 14A that is not rendered with the electronic functionality herein, and thus conventional jewelry pieces are stored for use on conventional jewelry tray 422 in the usual manner.Meanwhile, to further illustrate the intended functionality of the electronic jewelry box herein as used in conjunction with the electronic jewelry item herein, the stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item with the flowering bougainvillea vine 377g of FIG. 15I is again shown on charging pad 424 in FIG. 16C as intended for charging and subsequent functional use for any of the usage scenarios presented and discussed herein, as disclosed and claimed in combination and separately herein. Also, as will be readily understood by those skilled in the art, given the disclosure herein, indicator light 406 may be rendered in the form of an electronically controlled projection light such that video may be projected onto the front face 404 of box 402.

[0127] For clarity, with respect to the electronic jewelry box 402 of FIGS. 16A-16C, the front surface 404 comprises the front wall 412a as a structural element and any electronic and lighting elements that may be integrated therewith, whereby activation of any included indicator lights provides a vibrant or animated light display or light show that not only provides a pleasant and soothing visual experience from an artistic standpoint (which may be enhanced with corresponding soothing sounds, including in the form of voice), but also has the additional function of serving as a communication tool, whereby activation of such lights can indicate the status of electronic items placed in the box or when the box has otherwise applied power. With regard to providing sounds from the sound box 414, pre-recorded phrases such as "Your jewelry box has power" or "Your favorite pair of earrings is fully charged" can be included as additional animations and functions for specific market segments, as desired. Further technical details for providing such sound functionality are beyond the scope of this disclosure and, therefore, may be the subject of subsequent disclosures filed herewith.

[0128] 16A-16C, there is further provided herein a jewelry box 402 for charging a collection of jewelry items, each having a network-enabled alert function and a rechargeable battery supporting the same, wherein the jewelry box 402 includes side walls 412, a bottom 410, and a top 408 mounted to open and close relative to the side walls 412, one of the side walls being a back wall 412b relative to the opening and closing function of the top 408, the side walls 412, bottom 410, and top 408 being mounted to form the box 402. Additionally, the box 402 includes a charging pad 424 disposed relative to the bottom of the box, and a charging port or plug socket 426 mounted on the back wall 412b of the box 402. Furthermore, the box 402 includes at least one indicator light 406 implemented to indicate when the charging port 426 provides power and / or when the rechargeable battery of each electronic jewelry item (e.g., 377 g) is charged after the jewelry item is placed in the box. In that particular embodiment, the at least one indicator light 406 includes a plurality of indicator lights 406. Then, as desired, a first number of the plurality of indicator lights 406 may emit visible light of a first color, and then a second number of the plurality of indicator lights 406 may emit visible light of a second color. Also, with regard to the desired illumination of the box 402, the first number of colored lights 406 may be one, two, or three or more, and the second number of colored lights 406 may also be one, two, or three or more. In any of these embodiments, a first color may be emitted when the charging port has power, and a second color may be emitted when the rechargeable battery of each jewelry item (e.g., 377 g) as placed within box 402 is charged to a predetermined charge level. In the particular preferred embodiment described above, side walls 412 are translucent and first color indicator light 406 is integrally formed with at least one of the side walls; similarly, if side walls 412 are translucent, a second color indicator light may be integrally formed with at least one of the side walls, as shown in front surface 404 of FIG. 16A.Thus, depending on the desired illumination level associated with the vibrancy or animation of the box 402, the first color indicator lights 406 may be integrally formed with two or more of the side walls, and similarly, the second color indicator lights 406 may be integrally formed with two or more of the side walls 412. Given these various options for the electronic jewelry box 402 of the present invention, various arrangements can be provided, such as where the first color indicator lights 406 are positioned in alternating sequence with the second color indicator lights 406 along one, two, or more side walls, or where the second color indicator lights 406 are positioned in alternating sequence with the first color indicator lights 406 along one, two, or more side walls. In any of these above embodiments, the indicator lights 406 may be formed from light-emitting diodes. Also, as shown, the first and second colors of the visible light may be selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller 416 associated with a power cord implemented in association with a charging port 426 on the back 412b of the box, or the first and second colors of the visible light may be selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller 416 integrated into an associated bottom 410 of the box 402, such as a storage hole or hidden pocket 420. Thus, with the introduction of the controller 416, various light shows can be projected onto the front 404 of the box 402, thereby giving the box a sense of life and animation. Also with regard to this aspect of the invention, the second color indicator light 406 may be emitted in a repeating pattern, for example, a repeating pattern projected as a fountain pattern or a repeating pattern projected as an exploding firework pattern. In more specific embodiments of any of the above-described electronic jewelry boxes 402, the additional functionality of sound may be desirable, and is provided herein. Therefore, to achieve this, a sound box 412 as described above is further provided, which plays a selected sound clip when the second color is emitted, for example.Additionally, in further animated embodiments herein, the controller 416 or the sound box 414 operating therewith may be provided with a video card that plays a selected video clip to be projected onto the front surface 404 when a second color is emitted or at any other programmed time, such as when the user of the box is set to fall asleep for nighttime rest. In these embodiments, the controller 416 may project any of the repeating patterns in a random order, and if preferred, any of these projected repeating patterns may be projected in a slower, smoother moving manner to help induce a sense of calmness to transition a person for nighttime sleep after a busy day of daytime activities.

[0129] The electronic jewelry box 402 of FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C may be made from any desired manufactured material that is translucent and capable of being formed into a workable sheet, or alternatively, for particular market segments that may be so interested, the box 402 may more preferably be made from carved natural stone material such as onyx, alabaster, or Makrana marble of the type from India, which may further preferably include several selectively placed inlaid precious stones or similar precious stones, as has been well known for hundreds of years by professional stonemasons working with these materials. In any of these stone-carved embodiments, the stone vessel may include gold plating, if desired, to provide further unique character to each such stone vessel made according to these methods, as exemplified in the methods described in detail below in connection with Figures 31A-31C, 32A-32C, 43A-43C, 47A-47C, and 48A-48C, and with respect to the blown glass illuminated charging vessels of the present invention as described in detail in connection with Figures 24A-24C, 25A-25C, and 26A-30H.

[0130] However, before proceeding to a detailed discussion of these methods of making the blown glass and carved stone illuminated charging containers of the present invention for electronic jewelry and mobile phones in accordance with further teachings herein, the reader is now directed to the following disclosure of the system level assembly of the present invention and various usage scenarios associated therewith.

[0131] 17A, there is shown a perspective view of several of the above-described electronic jewelry items having network-enabled functionality in accordance with the teachings herein, as presented again here for illustrative purposes, including the ring assembly 156 of FIG. 3B, the completed butterfly-shaped clasp assembly 215 of FIGS. 8 and 10A, the completed reverse teardrop earring 284 of FIG. 12B, the completed electronic jewelry item 330a of FIG. 13D configured into a half-dome clip-on pearl earring, the wrist bracelet 350 of FIG. 14E, the electronic earring 374 of FIG. 15A, and the stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g of FIG. 15I. As explained above, each of these electronic jewelry items includes a receiver or receiver circuitry that enables the jewelry item to receive wireless signals from a remote device, such as a mobile phone or electronic biopatch of the type described above and incorporated herein by reference. And, as discussed above in connection with this receiving function, each of these electronic jewelry items further includes a vibrating member that, when activated by a received signal from a remote device, induces a vibration sensation in the person wearing the jewelry item as intended. This vibration sensation then serves as a discreet silent alert signal to the person wearing the jewelry item, which alert may be a silent wake-up alarm so that a sleeping partner is not woken by a sounding alarm, or the vibration sensation is a timed reminder to take medicine, or a timed reminder for a parent to call their child, daughter or son, at a specific time, or to leave work to pick up such child from school. Thus, at a system level, these electronic jewelry items may be advantageously used in conjunction with a smartphone, such as the exemplary smartphone 428 shown in FIG. 17B, as enabled with the "Life Jewel" app 430, which is presently contemplated as the subject of additional companion disclosure related hereto.

[0132] With respect to health and wellness applications herein, FIG. 17C illustrates two of several different types of personal diagnostic devices that may be engaged with the smartphone of FIG. 17B or otherwise directly engaged with the electronic jewelry item shown in FIG. 17A. One such device is a non-invasive fever patch 432, described in further detail in commonly owned U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 972,657, filed February 11, 2020, entitled "Wearable Patches for Babies," referenced above and incorporated herein. The other illustrated wearable diagnostic device is an exemplary flow-through fluidic diagnostic patch 434, described in further detail in commonly owned U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 700,981, filed July 20, 2018, entitled "Bio-Patch Having Artificial Capillaries to Provide Continuous Blood Flow." Thus, when used in a support system infrastructure, the electronic jewelry items herein can advantageously interact with smartphones and bio-patches. In these health and wellness applications involving biopatches, the vibration sensation of the electronic jewelry item of the present invention may then serve as a discreet, silent alert signal to the person wearing the jewelry item, reporting a detected change in the health or wellness status of either the person wearing the jewelry item or a second person wearing the biopatch. In these applications, the detected health condition may be a change in blood glucose level, a rise in body temperature, the onset of fertile window, confirmation of pregnancy for a desired pregnancy, an increase in the level of lactose acid in the bloodstream, alcohol blood concentration, or other such health, wellness, or lifestyle biological or medical condition as disclosed in the inventors' various co-owned biopatch applications and patents, as incorporated herein above and further below.

[0133] Therefore, with the above in mind, for purposes of this specification, what will next be described are various use or deployment scenarios for electronic jewelry items according to the present invention, as shown deployed within a supporting wireless communications infrastructure and thereby wirelessly engaged with a smartphone, a wearable diagnostic patch, or both a smartphone and a wearable diagnostic patch. Accordingly, FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a person 440 using electronic jewelry according to the present invention, initiating jewelry activation by interacting with an authorized website so that the jewelry item is properly aligned and paired with the user's smartphone 428, as described above in FIG. 17B. Accordingly, person 440 is shown with electronic earrings 442 representing any of the types described above, an electronic nose piercing 444 of the type shown above in FIG. 1C, an electronic ring 446 of the type described above in FIGS. 3A and 3B, an electronic bracelet 448, such as the type in FIGS. 14A-14E, and a biopatch 450, which in this case, for purposes of illustration, may be considered a human fertility patch.

[0134] Thus, once the above devices are properly aligned and activated, Figure 19 shows a perspective view of a usage scenario herein representing various nighttime applications that may be used by a user 440 of an electronic jewelry device herein deployed within a private network including a personal smartphone 428, a biopatch 450, or both a smartphone 428 and a biopatch 450. For example, a nose piercing 444 can detect snoring sounds and send a signal to the phone 428, which in turn sends a signal to the bed, which can then adjust to gently guide the sleeper into a different sleeping position to reduce the snoring sounds, so that a partner sleeping next to them is not woken by the snoring sounds while such person 440 remains asleep as well. Further technical details regarding such snoring applications and associated electronic and mechanical devices are provided in the above-mentioned co-owned and incorporated U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2020 / 0345533, entitled "Wearable Patch for Reducing Snoring Activity," filed May 1, 2020 under U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 864,863, which has priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 842,472, filed May 2, 2019, and therefore the technical details of those snoring applications need not be repeated herein.

[0135] 19 is a silent wake-up alarm application of the present invention. Thus, in such a wake-up application, a smartphone 428 is set for a wake-up time, e.g., 6:00 AM to begin a weekday, and then at the set time, a wireless signal is sent from the phone 428 to an earring 442, nose piercing 444, and / or ring 446, which, when received at the jewelry item, will cause the jewelry item to vibrate and gently wake the sleeping person 440 without creating the noise of an audible alarm that could otherwise disturb a sleeping partner next to them who wishes to sleep in the next morning. Further technical details regarding such silent alarm wake-up applications and associated electronic and mechanical devices are provided in the above-referenced commonly-owned incorporated U.S. Patent No. 10,603,463, entitled "Individual Wake-Up Alarm Patch," filed July 30, 2018 under U.S. Application No. 16 / 049,759, which has priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 540,126, filed August 2, 2017, and therefore those silent alarm wake-up technical details need not be repeated herein.

[0136] Yet another nighttime application, shown in FIG. 19, is the application of our human fertility patch. Thus, here, in such a human fertility application, biopatch 450 is configured to detect changes in female hormones associated with ovulation as an indicator of fertility status, which may only have a 12- to 24-hour window regarding presenting an opportunity for conception. Thus, as a mature egg travels from the ovary down the fallopian tube and into position for fertilization, its associated hormones are detected by biopatch 450, and upon such detection, a wireless signal is transmitted from biopatch 450 to phone 428, which then immediately transmits a wireless signal to earring 442, nose piercing 444, and / or ring 446, which, when received by the jewelry item, vibrates the jewelry item, thereby waking the sleeping person 440, who can then take any desired steps toward conception and fertilization. Further details regarding such human fertility applications, including related devices and methods, are provided in the inventors' currently unfiled disclosure Docket No. LPCH-17118-PROV, entitled "Human Fertility and Pregnancy Bio-Patches Including Personal Computing Devices and Methods, Processes, and Medical Protocols Relating Thereto," filed on July 10, 2017, under the signature of the present inventors, and, therefore, as unfiled and otherwise unpublished, such details will not be presented herein. However, for those readers of our readers who may be interested in our fertility applications as adjacent to the human applications described above, attention is directed to commonly assigned UK Patent No. GB2585577 entitled "Bio-Patch and Related Methods for Detecting Fertility Condition in Cows," granted on December 7, 2022, which is the UK counterpart of International Application PCT / US2019 / 018375, filed on February 17, 2019, which has priority to our U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 631,645, filed on February 17, 2018.

[0137] Finally, in FIG. 19, there is shown a thematic representation of a charging container 452 according to a further embodiment of the invention disclosed herein as relating to the glass-blown illuminated charging container of the invention, which will be described in detail below in connection with FIGS. 24A-24C, 25A-25C, and 26A-30D, and the blown glass carved stone container of the invention, which is made according to the method described in detail below in connection with FIGS. 31A-31C, 32A-32C, 43A-43C, 47A-47C, and 48A-48C.

[0138] However, to continue with the use of the electronic jewelry of the present invention as deployed in an active wireless network, FIG. 20 is a perspective view presenting another usage scenario of the present invention, illustrating a specific nighttime application in which an enabled electronic jewelry device of the present invention is worn by a first person and a biopatch is worn by a second person. Thus, here in FIG. 20, to set the stage for the scenario, a home living network configuration 454 is first provided, having a first room, such as a nursery for an infant 456, and a second room, such as a bedroom for the child's mother. Here, in this scenario as illustrated, the sleeping person 440 can be considered the mother of the sleeping child 456. Next, as shown in Room 2 of this scenario, one of our carved stone or blown glass charging receptacles 452 is on a nightstand safely charging the mother's phone 428, shown lying flat on the bottom of the charging receptacle 452. Meanwhile, in Room 1, the sleeping infant 456 is wearing an infant heating patch 432 of the type described above in FIG. 17C. And finally, to set the scene for Room 2, sleeping mother 440 is shown wearing electronic earrings 442, electronic nose piercing 444, electronic ring 446, and electronic bracelet 448 of the types described above. Thus, in this configuration, if sleeping child 456 begins to develop a high temperature, heating patch 432 detects it and then transmits a wireless signal to mother's phone 428, which in turn transmits a wireless signal to earring 442, nose piercing 444, ring 446, and / or bracelet 448, which, when received by the jewelry item, causes the jewelry item to vibrate, thereby waking sleeping mother 440 so that she can take any desired steps to care for her child. And finally, with respect to the room configuration for the networked system, Room 1 may be equipped with a signal boosting device 458, which receives the signal from heating patch 432 and relays the signal to mother's phone 428 in Room 2.17A-17C, the heating patch 432 can communicate directly with any of the illustrated electronic jewelry items, including electronic earrings 442, nose piercing 444, ring 446, and / or bracelet 448, in which case the phone 428 is not an intermediate node required in the network. Thus, in this alternative network configuration, the heating patch 456 communicates with a booster box 458, which then communicates a patch signal directly to the jewelry item to activate it, thereby providing the vibration sensation described above to the sleeping mother.

[0139] FIG. 21 is another perspective view of yet another usage scenario of the present invention, illustrating a daytime application in which an enabled electronic jewelry device of the present invention is worn by a first person and a biopatch is worn by a second person. In this scenario, a home and remote location network configuration 460 is provided, including a baby room and a remote location, which may be, for example, an employer's place of business or a coffee shop. Here, in configuration 460 of FIG. 21 , the scene in the baby room is set the same as Room 1 of FIG. 20 , and again, a person 440, who is considered the mother of infant 456, is shown working at a bistro table, which may be located in an employer's workplace, such as a coffee shop or employee cafeteria. And, similar to the Room 2 scene of FIG. 20 , here, mother 440 at the bistro table is shown wearing electronic network-enabled earrings 442, a nose piercing 444, a ring 446, and a bracelet 448, and holding her trusted mobile phone 428, fully charged, on the table. Thus, in this scenario, as described above, if the sleeping child 456 begins to develop an elevated temperature, the heating patch 432 detects such and then transmits a wireless signal to the mother's phone 428, which then instantly transmits a wireless signal to the earring 442, nose piercing 444, ring 446, and / or bracelet 448, which signal, when received at the jewelry item, causes the jewelry item to vibrate, thereby calling the mother's attention to her infant so that she can then take any desired steps toward paying attention to her child. Also, in this context, with respect to room configurations with respect to a network system, the baby's room can be equipped with a signal boosting device 458 thereby receiving the signal from the heating patch 432 and relaying the signal to the mother's phone 428 at a remote location.

[0140] Daily modern life is filled with a constant bombardment of video images and electronic beeps, chirps, or dings from all types of electronic devices, so that sensory perception can be reduced, muted, distracted, or otherwise blocked, allowing individuals to remain focused on the task at hand. Furthermore, the average person may receive hundreds of emails and texts per day. Thus, in this context, in such a dynamic or overloaded communication environment, the vibrating electronic jewelry of the present invention offers an entirely different form of sensory communication, easily and practically distinct from the daily, intense experience of the present invention with video screen forms of common electronic devices and text communication, received by constantly straining eyes and ears as a busy weekday progresses. Thus, most advantageously, a person 440 can configure their electronic jewelry to receive only a specific priority signal, or only one type of priority signal, such as a distress signal from a child's biopatch or other wearable communication device. In this way, when the earring or bracelet of the person 440 vibrates, they will immediately know, not through the sensory perception of sight and sound overload by the eyes and ears, but through the different sensory perception of vibrating skin touch, that the skin touch vibration sensation as produced by our electronic jewelry is uniquely caused by a signal from their child, or alternatively, that the signal is from another person caring for them, such as a housemate with whom pregnancy is desired, as discussed above in the human fertility scenario of Figure 19. Furthermore, as an advantage of the vibrating skin touch form of communication provided by the electronic jewelry of the present invention, such notification is imperceptible to others who may be in the immediate vicinity, and therefore this vibrating touch can be received privately and discreetly, without the highly visible sight of someone staring at their cell phone to scroll through text messages or emails while their attention may be required elsewhere, or without the need to wear a pair or single earphone at work during a conference meeting with colleagues, for example.Furthermore, the electronic jewelry of the present invention may be considered substantially preferable to other electronic commutation devices in that such jewelry is an attractive display item of personal fashion, it may be preferred as being more appropriate in certain settings, such as at a movie theater, when attending a religious service, or when attending an art event such as a Broadway show or orchestral performance, and such electronic jewelry is also a preferred pairing with clothing that may be desired at such events.

[0141] Thus, in view of the above regarding the vibrating skin-touch sensation of the inventors' electronic jewelry serving as a silent and unobtrusive method of sensory communication or notification as facilitated over a local communication network, the electronic jewelry item of the present invention can therefore be easily extended to usage scenarios over wider area networks that utilize existing global telecommunications infrastructure. Accordingly and adjacently, one of the inventors of the present invention, together with certain other co-inventors, has provided a post-pandemic school building that implements new health and wellness methods, devices, and systems within a traditional modern school building to enable schoolchildren to continue attending face-to-face classes at school during pandemic conditions, as demonstrably demonstrated by some of the remote learning policies mandated during the COVID-19 global pandemic of 2020-2023. Such health and wellness methods, apparatus, and systems for school buildings are fully disclosed in commonly assigned PCT International Publication No. WO2021 / 163341, entitled "Diagnostic Patches And Bandles For Promoting Personal And Community Health Including Related Processes, Methods, And Systems," filed on February 11, 2021 under International Application No. PCT / US2021 / 017679, which is incorporated herein to provide technical background for the following usage scenarios of the inventors' electronic jewelry items as described above in Figures 1A-17A.

[0142] Thus, with the above-mentioned published patent application as technical background, FIG. 22 presents a scenario setting illustrating yet another use of the present invention, showing how a network-enabled electronic jewelry device 461 of the present invention, worn by a first person, such as a parent, can be deployed for the health, safety, and wellness of a child while attending class at school. To initially set the scene, a health and wellness station 464 including a secure medical server 466 is provided at a school building 462. When a child is enrolled at school, as used in the above scenarios of FIGS. 18-21, the parent's phone 428 is now registered with the school, thereby enabling secure connection to a secure broadcast system 468. Next, at system block 470, the child's class is provided with a biopatch, such as the fever patch 432 described above in FIG. 17C. Then, during the school day, if the child develops an elevated temperature, the fever patch 432 reports the elevated temperature to the school's medical server 466, which then relays a packet of information about the student to the broadcast system 468, which then securely transmits a wireless communication signal containing the packet of information to the parent's phone 428, which transmits the wireless signal to the jewelry item 461, as described above in the scenario of Figures 18-21, which then vibrates to provide a silent, unobtrusive alert notification to the person wearing the jewelry item, here, in this scenario, the parent of a child who has developed an elevated temperature at school, and upon sensing the vibration, the patient can take any desired steps towards caring for the child. Here, similar to above, jewelry item 461 may be in the form of any of the electronic jewelry items herein, such as ring assembly 156 of FIG. 3B, completed butterfly clasp assembly 215 of FIGS. 8 and 10A, completed reverse teardrop earring 284 of FIG. 12B, completed electronic jewelry item 330a of FIG. 13D, wrist bracelet 350 of FIG. 14E, electronic earring 374 of FIG. 15A, and stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g of FIG. 15I as further described above in connection with FIG. 17A.

[0143] Thus, generally with respect to the electronic jewelry item of FIG. 17A, there is provided a network-enabled jewelry piece such as, for example, any one of jewelry items 156, 215, 284, 330a, 350, 374, 377, as may be deployed across any of the usage scenarios of FIGS. 18-22, all of which generally include: i) a body portion intended for wearable display by its user 440, said body portion including the front and / or back pieces of a two-piece electronic jewelry item of the present invention; ii) a vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner and positioned in an affixed manner relative to said body portion such that the user 440 can feel the vibration when said vibrating member vibrates in said predetermined manner; and iii) a receiver component mounted in association with said body portion to form a wearable assembly, whereby said receiver component is enabled to receive activation signals from a remote device such that when a remote device transmits a respective activation signal to said receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user 440 of the wearable assembly. Thus, when worn for advantageous use in accordance with the teachings herein, the above-described network-enabled jewelry pieces may be deployed in a system for personal notification comprising a jewelry article, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user 440 of the wearable assembly, or the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user 440 of the wearable assembly. Also provided is a system for second-party notification, wherein the above-described network-enabled jewelry pieces are worn by a first person 440 and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0144] In a similar manner as above, there are more specific embodiments 284, 374, and 377 of post-and-clasp network-enabled jewelry pieces comprising, for example, i) a body portion or front piece intended for wearable display by its user 440, the body portion or front piece having a post; ii) a clasp component or back piece mounted to engage in a fixed manner with the post of the body portion or front piece and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user 440; iii) a vibration member assembled and affixed to the clasp component or back piece and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and iv) a receiver component assembled and affixed with the vibration member and the clasp component to form a wearable assembly with the body portion or front piece, whereby upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibration member vibrates, thereby enabling the wearable assembly to receive an activation signal from a remote device to provide an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. In this regard, there is also provided a system for personal notification comprising such network-enabled electronic jewelry as described above, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user 440 of the wearable assembly, or wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user 440 of the wearable assembly. Also, in various alternative system implementations, there is provided a system for second-party notification comprising the post-type network-enabled jewelry piece described above worn by a first person 440, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0145] 17A-22, further supported and described above, in connection with the general description of FIGS. 17A-22, includes: i) a body portion or front piece intended for wearable display by a user 440 thereof, the body portion or front piece having a post; ii) a clasp component or back piece mounted to engage in a fixed manner with the post of the body portion or front piece and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user 440 thereof; and iii) a clasp component or back piece affixed to an assembly with the body portion or front piece to form a wearable assembly with the body portion or front piece; Also provided is a network-enabled jewelry piece, e.g., 284 or 377, comprising: a vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and iv) a receiver component affixed to the assembly together with the body portion or front piece to form a wearable assembly together with the clasp component or back piece, whereby upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby enabling the receiver component to receive an activation signal from a remote device to provide an alert to a user 440 when wearing the wearable assembly. Also related herein is further provided a system for personal notification comprising such a network-enabled jewelry piece, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user 440 of the wearable assembly, or the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user 440 of the wearable assembly. Also provided as a further extension is a system for second party notification comprising a network-enabled jewelry piece as described above worn by a first person 440, and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0146] Further in accordance with this related subject matter herein, and in view of the description of FIG. 15B regarding the coaxial post for conducting current from the front body portion to the rear clasp component, there is provided a device for displaying a wearable display comprising: i) a body portion intended for wearable display by a user 440 thereof, the body portion having a post; ii) a rechargeable battery mounted within the body portion and electrically engaged with the post of the body portion; iii) a clasp component mounted to engage in a fixed manner with the post of the body portion and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user 440 thereof; and iv) a clasp component affixed in association with the clasp component and vibrating in a predetermined manner. and v) a receiver component affixed in association with the body portion to form a wearable assembly having the vibrating clasp, whereby, upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby enabling the wearable assembly to receive an activation signal from a remote device to provide an alert to a user of the wearable assembly 440. Also provided herein is a system for personal notification comprising the above-mentioned network-enabled jewelry piece, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user of the wearable assembly 440, or the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user of the wearable assembly 440. Also provided, in an extension thereof, is a system for second-party notification comprising the above-described network-enabled jewelry piece as worn by a first person 440, and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0147] Further with respect to these aspects of the invention, there is alternatively provided a network-enabled jewelry piece comprising: i) a body portion intended for wearable display by a user 440 thereof, the body portion having a post; ii) a clasp component mounted for fixedly engaging the post of the body portion and for disengaging from the post when so desired by the user 440 thereof; iii) a vibration member affixed in association with the body portion and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the body portion and the vibration member forming a vibrating body; and iv) a receiver component affixed in association with the clasp component and forming a wearable assembly together with the vibrating body, whereby the wearable assembly is enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibration member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. And again, as above, there is provided a system for personal notification comprising a network-enabled jewelry piece of this type, where the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user 440 of the wearable assembly, or alternatively, in the system, the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user 440 of the wearable assembly. And, by extension, there is also provided a system for second-party notification comprising this particular network-enabled jewelry piece as worn by a first person 440, where the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0148] Finally, throughout the specific subject matter of Figures 17A-22, and as supported by the above description and additional figures, there is provided a network-enabled jewelry piece comprising: i) a body portion having a back surface at least a portion of which includes a flat region; ii) a vibration member having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the vibration member being mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; iii) adhesive applied to the first surface of the vibration member and thereby attached to the flat region on the back surface of the body portion; and iv) a receiver component affixed in assembly with the body portion to thereby form a wearable jewelry assembly, the receiver component being mounted to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibration member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user 440 wearing the wearable jewelry assembly. And here also there is provided a system for personal notification comprising this particular network-enabled jewelry piece, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with a user 440 of the wearable jewelry assembly, or wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a user 440 of the wearable jewelry assembly. And here again, expanded upon, there is further provided a system for second-party notification comprising this particular network-enabled jewelry piece worn by a first person 440, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person, such as an infant 456 as discussed in Figures 20 and 21 or a school child as discussed in connection with system block 470 of Figure 22.

[0149] Now, considering a shift from the above, it can be said that modern smartphones have become ubiquitous everyday tools that, among other things, allow a person to remotely control a variety of different electromechanical systems implemented for home use, such as taking photos, listening to music, sending and receiving texts and emails, searching the Internet, and of course making phone calls. Such home systems currently include, for example, lawn watering systems, front door monitoring systems, residential door lock systems, both indoor and outdoor home lighting systems, home...

Claims

1. 1. A first method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece for network functionality, comprising: providing a vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; providing a receiver associated with the vibrating member, the receiver being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; assembling the vibration member and the receiver with the existing jewelry piece to form a wearable assembly, such that when the remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver, the vibration member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly; A first method comprising:

2. A second method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece for network functionality, comprising: evaluating each existing jewelry piece for compatibility with a desired network function; disassembling each of the existing jewelry pieces into separate elements after determining compatibility with the desired network functionality; providing a vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; providing a receiver associated with the vibration member, the receiver being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; assembling the vibration member, the receiver, and at least some of the separated elements from the existing jewelry piece to form a wearable assembly, such that when the remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver, the vibration member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly; A second method comprising:

3. 1. A network-enabled holdfast assembly for use with an existing jewelry piece having a post, comprising: a clasp component mounted to securely engage the post of the existing jewelry piece and to disengage from the post when desired by a user thereof; a vibration member affixed in the assembly with the clasp component and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; a receiver component affixed in an assembly with said vibration member and said clasp component; Equipped with A network-enabled holdfast assembly wherein the receiver component is implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user of the assembly when engaged with the post of the existing jewelry piece.

4. 4. The network-enabled holdfast assembly of claim 3, wherein a post of the existing jewelry piece is secured through a body puncture of the user.

5. 4. The network-enabled holdfast assembly of claim 3, wherein the post of the existing jewelry piece is secured through an article of clothing worn by the use thereof.

6. 1. A network-enabled alert assembly for use with an existing jewelry piece having a back surface, the assembly comprising: a vibrating member having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive layer applied to the first surface of the vibration member and implemented for attachment to the back surface of each existing jewelry piece; a receiver component affixed in assembly with the second surface of the vibrating member; Including, A network-enabled alert assembly, wherein the receiver component is implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry piece after the network-enabled alert assembly has been attached thereto by applying the adhesive layer to the back surface thereof.

7. 1. A network-enabled alert assembly for use with an existing jewelry piece having a back surface, the assembly comprising: a receiver component having a first surface and an opposing second surface; an adhesive layer applied to the first surface of the receiver component and mounted for attachment to the back surface of each existing jewelry piece; a vibrating member affixed in assembly with the second surface of the receiver component and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; Including, the receiver component is implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; The vibrating member vibrates upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry piece after the network-enabled alert assembly has been attached thereto by applying the adhesive layer to the back surface thereof.

8. 1. A jewelry box for charging a collection of jewelry items, each having a network-enabled alert function and a rechargeable battery supporting the same, comprising: side walls, a bottom, and a top, the top mounted to open and close relative to the side walls, one of the side walls being a back wall relative to the opening and closing feature of the top, the side walls, the bottom, and the top mounted to form a box; a charging pad located relative to the bottom of the box; a charging port located on the rear wall of the box; at least one indicator light implemented to indicate when the charging port provides power and when a rechargeable battery in each jewelry item having network-enabled alert functionality is charged after placing the respective jewelry item in the box; Equipped with a jewelry box.

9. The jewelry box of claim 8 , wherein the at least one indicator light comprises a plurality of indicator lights.

10. 10. The jewelry box of claim 9, wherein a first number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a first color and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a second color.

11. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the first number is one or two.

12. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the second number is one or two.

13. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the first number is greater than two.

14. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the second number is greater than two.

15. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the first color is emitted when the charging port has power.

16. 11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein the second color is emitted when the rechargeable battery of each jewelry item placed within the box is charged to a predetermined charge level.

17. 16. The jewelry box of claim 15, wherein the side walls are translucent and the indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with at least one of the side walls.

18. 17. The jewelry box of claim 16, wherein the side walls are translucent and the indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with at least one of the side walls.

19. 18. The jewelry box of claim 17, wherein the indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

20. 20. The jewelry box of claim 18, wherein the indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

21. 20. The jewelry box of claim 19, wherein the indicator lights of the first color are arranged in alternating sequence with the indicator lights of the second color along the two or more side walls.

22. 21. The jewelry box of claim 20, wherein the indicator lights of the second color are arranged in alternating sequence with the indicator lights of the first color along the two or more side walls.

23. A jewellery box according to any one of claims 10 to 22, wherein the indicator light is formed from a light emitting diode.

24. 24. The jewelry box of claim 23, wherein the first and second color visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with a power cord implemented in association with the charging port on the back of the box.

25. 24. The jewelry box of claim 23, wherein the first and second color visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by an integrated controller associated with the bottom of the box.

26. 20. The jewelry box of claim 18, wherein the second color indicator light is emitted in a repeating pattern.

27. 27. The jewelry box of claim 26, wherein the repeating pattern is projected as a fountain pattern.

28. 27. The jewelry box of claim 26, wherein the repeating pattern is projected as a fireworks explosion pattern.

29. A jewellery box as claimed in any one of claims 16 to 28, further comprising a sound box which plays a selected sound clip when the second colour is emitted.

30. A jewellery box as claimed in any one of claims 16 to 29, further comprising a video card which plays a selected video clip when the second colour is emitted.

31. The jewellery box of any one of claims 26 to 28, further comprising a controller for projecting the repeating pattern in a random order.

32. 29. The jewellery box of any one of claims 26 to 28, further comprising a controller for projecting the repeating pattern in a smoothly moving manner.

33. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion intended for wearable display by a user thereof; a vibration member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner and positioned in an affixed manner relative to the body portion such that the user can feel the vibration when the vibration member vibrates in the predetermined manner; a receiver component mounted in association with the body portion to form a wearable assembly, the receiver component thereby enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device; Equipped with The network-enabled jewelry piece, wherein when the remote device sends a respective activation signal to the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly.

34. 34. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 33, The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

35. 34. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 33, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

36. 34. A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 33 worn by a first person, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

37. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion intended for wearable display by a user thereof, the body portion having a post; a clasp component implemented to securely engage the post of the body portion and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user; a vibration member assembled and affixed to the clasp component and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; a receiver component assembled and affixed to the vibration member and the clasp component to form a wearable assembly with the body portion; and Equipped with The wearable assembly is enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device, whereby upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user of the wearable assembly.

38. 38. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 37. The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

39. 38. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 37, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

40. 38. A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 37 worn by a first person, The system wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

41. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion intended for wearable display by a user thereof, the body portion having a post; a clasp component implemented to securely engage the post of the body portion and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user; a vibration member assembled and affixed to the body portion and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; a receiver component assembled and affixed to the body portion to form a wearable assembly together with the clasp component; and Equipped with The wearable assembly is enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that, upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user when wearing the wearable assembly.

42. 42. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 41, The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

43. 42. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 41, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

44. 42. A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 41 worn by a first person, The system wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

45. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion intended for wearable display by a user thereof, the body portion having a post; a rechargeable battery mounted within the body portion and electrically engaged with the post of the body portion; a clasp component implemented to securely engage the post of the body portion and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user; a vibrating member affixed in relation to the clasp component and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the clasp component and the vibrating member forming a vibrating clasp; a receiver component associated with and affixed to the body portion to form a wearable assembly with the vibrating clasp; Equipped with The wearable assembly is enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device, whereby upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user of the wearable assembly.

46. 46. ​​A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 45, The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

47. 46. ​​A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 45, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

48. 46. ​​A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 45 worn by a first person, The system wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

49. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion intended for wearable display by a user thereof, the body portion having a post; a clasp component implemented to securely engage the post of the body portion and to disengage from the post when so desired by the user; a vibration member affixed relative to the body portion and mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the body portion and the vibration member forming a vibrating body; a receiver component associated with and affixed to the clasp component to form a wearable assembly with the vibrator; and Equipped with The wearable assembly is enabled to receive an activation signal from a remote device, whereby upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user of the wearable assembly.

50. 50. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 49, The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

51. 50. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 49, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

52. 50. A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 49 worn by a first person, The system wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

53. 1. A network-enabled jewelry piece, comprising: a body portion having a back surface including at least a portion of a flat region; a vibrating member having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the vibrating member mounted to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive applied to the first surface of the vibration member, thereby affixing it to the flat area on the rear surface of the body portion; a receiver component mounted in assembly with the body portion, thereby forming a wearable jewelry assembly; and Equipped with The network-enabled jewelry piece wherein the receiver component is implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that upon receipt of the activation signal by the receiver component, the vibration member vibrates to provide an alert to a user wearing the wearable jewelry assembly.

54. 54. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 53, The system, wherein the remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable jewelry assembly.

55. 54. A system for personalized notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 53, The system, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable jewelry assembly.

56. 54. A system for second-party notification comprising the network-enabled jewelry piece of claim 53 worn by a first person, The system wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

57. 1. A charging case for a plurality of network-enabled holdfast assemblies for use with existing post-type jewelry items, comprising: a sidewall 175, a bottom 167, and a top 166 configured to form a box 176; a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 formed in the top 166 of the box 176, each configured to receive a clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 having a rechargeable battery; a charging component 171 located in association with each of said charging receptacles 170; a power port 173 located at a predetermined position within the box 176; at least one indicator light 174 mounted in association with said box 176 to indicate when said power port 173 provides power or when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after placing it in a corresponding charging receptacle 170; Equipped with a charging case.

58. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a circular box 176a.

59. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b.

60. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, the top 166, the charging receptacle 170, and the closeable lid 177 are configured to form a chocolate candy heart-shaped box 176b.

61. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c.

62. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a box 176 in the shape of a four-leaf clover.

63. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a box 176d in the shape of a kitten.

64. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, the top 166, and the closeable lid 177 are configured to form a box 176d in the shape of a kitten.

65. 65. The charging case of claim 64, wherein the closeable lid 177 is configured to include a rendering of a kitten's face with two kitten's eyes, and the indicator lights 174 are positioned in line with the kitten's eyes such that when each indicator light is illuminated, the respective kitten's eye associated with it is illuminated.

66. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a box 176 in the shape of a puppy.

67. 58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, the top 166, and the closeable lid 177 are configured to form a box 176 in the shape of a puppy.

68. 68. The charging case of any one of claims 63 to 67, further comprising imitation fur to provide the case with a soft and comfortable feel when in use or otherwise visually viewed.

69. 69. The charging case of any one of claims 57 to 68, wherein the at least one indicator light includes a plurality of indicator lights.

70. 70. The charging case of claim 69, wherein a first number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a first color and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a second color.

71. 71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein the first number is one or two.

72. 71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein the second number is one or two.

73. 71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein the first number is greater than two, or the second number is greater than two, or both the first number and the second number are greater than two.

74. 71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein the first color is emitted when the power port has power.

75. 71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein the second color is emitted when the rechargeable battery of the respective jewelry item placed in a corresponding charging receptacle is charged to a predetermined charge level.

76. 75. The charging case of claim 74, wherein the side walls are translucent and the indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with at least one of the side walls.

77. 76. The charging case of claim 75, wherein the side walls are translucent, the indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with at least one of the side walls, and each pair of charging receptacles has a different indicator light associated therewith.

78. 77. The charging case of claim 76, wherein the indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

79. 78. The charging case of claim 77, wherein the indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

80. 79. The charging case of claim 78, wherein the indicator lights of the first color are positioned in alternating sequence with the indicator lights of the second color along the two or more side walls.

81. 80. The charging case of claim 79, wherein the indicator lights of the second color are positioned in alternating sequence with the indicator lights of the first color along the two or more side walls.

82. Charging case according to any one of claims 70 to 81, wherein the indicator light is formed from a light-emitting diode.

83. 83. The charging case of claim 82, wherein the first and second color visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with a power cord implemented in association with the charging port on the back of the box.

84. 83. The charging case of claim 82, wherein the first and second color visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated in association with the bottom of the box.

85. 78. The charging case of claim 77, wherein the second color indicator light is emitted in a repeating pattern.

86. 1. A charging case for a plurality of network-enabled holdfast assemblies for use with existing post-type jewelry items, comprising: a sidewall 175, a bottom 167, and a top 166 configured to form a box 176; a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 formed in the top 166 of the box 176, each configured to receive a clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 having a rechargeable battery; a closable lid 177 for covering at least a portion of the top 166 of the box 176 and for covering the charging receptacle 170 formed therein; a charging component 171 located in association with each of said charging receptacles 170; a power port 173 located at a predetermined position within the box 176; at least one indicator light 174 for indicating when the power port 173 is supplying power; Equipped with a charging case.

87. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a rectangular box 176, and the closable lid 177 is configured thereto in a hinged manner such that the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by a rotational movement of the lid 177 relative to the box 176.

88. 88. The charging case of claim 87, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

89. 89. The charging case of claim 88, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

90. 90. The charging case of claim 88 or 89, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

91. 91. The charging case of claim 90, wherein the geometric shape is a rectangle, a square, a circle, a heart, a butterfly, or a kitten.

92. Charging case according to claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a circular box 176a having a circular, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the circular lid 177 relative to the box 176a.

93. 93. The charging case of claim 92, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

94. 94. The charging case of claim 93, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

95. 95. The charging case of claim 93 or 94, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

96. 96. The charging case of claim 95, wherein the geometric shape is a rectangle, a square, a circle, a heart, a butterfly, or a kitten.

97. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b having a heart-shaped, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the heart-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176b.

98. 98. The charging case of claim 97, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

99. 99. The charging case of claim 98, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

100. 98. The charging case of claim 97, wherein the heart-shaped lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

101. 101. The charging case of claim 100, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series in association with a heart-shaped lid 177.

102. Charging case according to claim 98, 99, 100, or 101, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

103. 103. The charging case of claim 102, wherein the geometric shape is a rectangle, a square, a circle, a heart, a butterfly, or a kitten.

104. Charging case as described in claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c having a butterfly-shaped closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the butterfly-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176c.

105. Charging case as described in claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c having a two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid 177 configured in a hinged manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by separate rotational movements of each part of the two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid 177 relative to the box 176c.

106. Charging case according to claim 104 or 105, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

107. 107. The charging case of claim 106, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

108. Charging case according to claim 104 or 105, wherein the butterfly lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

109. 109. The charging case of claim 108, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series with the butterfly lid 177.

110. Charging case according to claim 106, 107, 108, or 109, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

111. 111. The charging case of claim 110, wherein the geometric shape is a rectangle, a square, a circle, a heart, a butterfly, or a kitten.

112. Charging case as described in claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a kitten-shaped box 176d having a kitten-shaped, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the kitten-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176d.

113. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a kitten-shaped box 176d having a kitten-shaped, closable lid 177 configured in a hinged manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is opened and closed by a rotational movement of the kitten-shaped, closable lid 177 relative to the box 176d.

114. Charging case according to claim 112 or 113, wherein the side wall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

115. 115. The charging case of claim 114, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

116. Charging case according to claim 112 or 113, wherein the kitten-shaped lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

117. 117. The charging case of claim 116, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series with the kitten-shaped lid 177.

118. Charging case according to claim 114, 115, 116, or 117, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

119. 119. The charging case of claim 118, wherein the geometric shape is a rectangle, a square, a circle, a heart, a butterfly, or a kitten.

120. A charging case as described in any one of claims 112 to 119, further comprising simulated or synthetic fur configured on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped box 176d, or at least a portion of the kitten-shaped closeable lid 177, or at least a portion of both the kitten-shaped box 176d and the kitten-shaped closeable lid 177.

121. A charging case as described in any one of claims 112 to 120, further comprising an indicator light 174 configured as each of two cat's eyes provided on the face portion of the kitten-shaped box 176d.

122. Charging case as described in claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a wing-shaped box 176c having a wing-shaped, closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the wing-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176c.

123. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form a wing-shaped box 176c having a hinged two-piece wing-shaped closable lid 177, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by separate rotational movements of each part of the two-piece wing-shaped closable lid 177 relative to the box 176c.

124. Charging case according to claim 122 or 123, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

125. 125. The charging case of claim 124, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

126. Charging case according to claim 122 or 123, wherein the wing-shaped lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

127. 127. The charging case of claim 126, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series with the wing-shaped lid 177.

128. Charging case according to claim 124, 125, 126, or 127, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

129. A charging case as described in any one of claims 122 to 128, wherein the wing-shaped box 176c and its corresponding wing-shaped lid 177 together form a butterfly configuration, or a hummingbird configuration, or a bumblebee configuration, or a honeybee configuration, or a ladybug configuration, or a dragonfly configuration, or a falcon, eagle, or hawk bird configuration.

130. Charging case according to claim 128 or 129, wherein the geometric shape is a butterfly shape, or a hummingbird shape, or a bumblebee shape, or a honeybee shape, or a ladybug shape, or a dragonfly shape, or an eagle shape, or a falcon shape, or a hawk shape.

131. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form an animal-shaped box 176d having an animal-shaped closable lid 177 configured in a removable manner, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered, respectively, by corresponding replacement and removal actions of the animal-shaped lid 177 relative to the animal-shaped box 176d.

132. 87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured to form an animal-shaped box 176d having a hinged animal-shaped closable lid 177, whereby the charging receptacle 170 is covered and uncovered by a rotational movement of the animal-shaped closable lid 177 relative to the animal-shaped box 176d.

133. Charging case according to claim 131 or 132, wherein the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

134. 134. The charging case of claim 133, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted continuously along the side wall 175.

135. Charging case according to claim 131 or 132, wherein the animal-shaped lid 177 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170 to indicate when each rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assembly 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170.

136. 136. The charging case of claim 135, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 includes a corresponding indicator light 174 mounted in series with the animal-shaped lid 177.

137. Charging case according to claim 133, 134, 135, or 136, wherein each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured with a particular geometric configuration, and the clasp-type network-enabled holdfast assemblies 168 intended for use therewith are each configured with a corresponding compatible geometric configuration.

138. A charging case as described in any one of claims 131 to 137, wherein the animal-shaped box 176d and its corresponding animal-shaped lid 177 together form a kitten configuration, or a cat configuration, or a puppy configuration, or a dog configuration, or a panda configuration, or a koala configuration, or a rabbit configuration, or a peacock configuration, or a lion configuration, or a leopard configuration, or a panther configuration.

139. 139. The charging case of claim 138, wherein the particular geometric configuration of the charging receptacle 170 corresponds to a selected animal configuration of the animal-shaped box 176d.

140. A charging case as described in any one of claims 131 to 139, further comprising simulated fur or feathers configured on at least a portion of the animal-shaped box (176d), or at least a portion of the animal-shaped closeable lid (177), or at least a portion of both the animal-shaped box (176d) and the animal-shaped closeable lid (177).

141. A charging case as described in any one of claims 86 to 140, wherein at least one of the predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 included therein is further configured to recharge any of the electronic jewelry items on the front surface thereof.

142. 141. A charging case as claimed in any one of claims 57 to 140, wherein each of the predetermined number of charging receptacles includes a corresponding network-enabled holdfast assembly as claimed in claim 3.

143. 1. A method of making a glass jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with personal electronic items, comprising: providing a mold configured to a predetermined shape for forming a glass container; blowing molten glass into the mold to form a first glass layer having an outer surface and an inner surface; applying at least one light emitting element to a selected location on the inner surface of the first glass layer; spraying molten glass onto the inner surface of the first glass layer to form a second glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first and second glass layers; A method comprising:

144. 144. The method of claim 143, wherein the mold has a bottom that forms a bottom region corresponding to the first glass layer.

145. 145. The method of claim 144, including the further step of providing a ceramic casing having electronic circuitry secured therein.

146. 146. The method of claim 145, comprising the further step of fitting the ceramic casing onto the inner surface of the bottom region of the first glass layer prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

147. 147. The method of claim 146, comprising the further step of connecting the at least one light-emitting element to the electronic circuitry within the ceramic casing prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

148. 148. A method according to any one of claims 145 to 147, wherein the ceramic casing is formed from a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties that protect the electronic circuitry from the temperatures associated with the step of blowing molten glass.

149. 149. The method of any one of claims 143 to 148, comprising the further step of placing the glass container in an oven to cool the glass layer to avoid cracking while cooling from the higher temperature associated with blowing molten glass to a lower temperature for further processing.

150. 150. A method according to any one of claims 143 to 149, comprising the further step of removing the glass container from the mould before a temperature associated with solidification is reached.

151. 151. The method of claim 150, comprising the further step of inverting the glass container and applying molten glass balls to the exterior surface of the bottom region of the first glass layer to form feet for the glass container to stand on when in use.

152. 151. The method of claim 150, comprising the further step of cutting a shape into the outer surface of the first glass layer to form a desired pattern of cut glass on the outer surface of the first glass layer.

153. A method according to any one of claims 143 to 152, wherein the electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery when placed within the glass container during use.

154. 154. The method of any one of claims 143 to 153, wherein the electronic circuitry further comprises circuitry for supplying power to the at least one light-emitting element.

155. 155. The method of claim 154, wherein the at least one light-emitting element comprises at least one light-emitting diode, at least one optical fiber, a laser light, or a combination thereof.

156. 156. A glass container made according to the method of any one or more of claims 143 to 155.

157. 157. The glass container of claim 156, used to charge a mobile phone.

158. 157. The glass container of claim 156, used to charge any of the electronic jewelry items claimed or disclosed herein, including rechargeable batteries.

159. 157. The glass container of claim 156, used to charge both a mobile phone and an electronic jewelry item placed therein.

160. 156. A glass container made according to the method of claim 155, comprising two or more light emitting diodes.

161. 161. The glass container of claim 160, wherein each of the light emitting diodes is associated with at least one optical fiber.

162. 161. The glass container of claim 160, wherein each of the light emitting diodes is associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at its input end.

163. 163. The glass container of claim 162, wherein each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the first and second glass layers.

164. 163. The glass container of claim 162, comprising an upper edge, wherein a selected number of fibers from at least one cluster of optical fibers each extend outwardly from the upper edge.

165. 163. The glass container of claim 162, comprising an upper edge, wherein a selected number of fibers from each cluster of optical fibers extend outward from the upper edge, thereby forming a corresponding number of extension segments.

166. 166. The glass container of claim 165, wherein at least some of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

167. 166. The glass container of claim 165, wherein all of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

168. 168. The glass container of claim 165 or 167, wherein all of the extension segments are substantially the same length.

169. 168. The glass container of claim 165 or 167, wherein the extension segments are of randomly varying lengths.

170. 168. The glass container of claim 165, 166, or 167, wherein the extension segments are cut to form a repeating striped pattern.

171. 150. The method of any one of claims 143 to 149, wherein the inner surface of the mold comprises a textured surface.

172. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a repeating wave pattern.

173. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from an irregular wave pattern.

174. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed in a floral pattern.

175. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from an orange peel pattern.

176. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed with a dimple pattern.

177. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a random pattern of bumps.

178. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a repeating pattern of bumps.

179. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a pattern of shapes protruding into the textured surface.

180. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a pattern of shapes protruding from the textured surface.

181. 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the textured surface is formed from a pattern of shapes some of which protrude into the textured surface and others of which protrude outward from the textured surface.

182. 182. The method of any one of claims 171 to 181, comprising the further step of randomly scattering foundry sand onto the textured surface, thereby forming irregularities on the outer surface of the first glass layer, before performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first glass layer.

183. 182. The method of any one of claims 171 to 181, comprising the further step of uniformly spreading molding sand on the textured surface, thereby forming irregularities on the outer surface of the first glass layer, before performing the step of blowing molten glass into the mold to form the first glass layer.

184. 182. The method of any one of claims 171 to 181, comprising the further step of randomly scattering foundry sand onto the textured surface while performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first glass layer.

185. 182. The method of any one of claims 171 to 181, comprising the further step of uniformly spreading foundry sand over the textured surface while performing the step of blowing molten glass into the mold to form the first glass layer.

186. 186. The method of any one of claims 143-149 and 171-185, wherein the mold includes a removable bottom panel, and further comprising the step of removing the bottom panel from the mold before the glass reaches a temperature associated with solidification.

187. 187. The method of claim 186, comprising the further step of inverting the glass container and applying molten glass balls to the outer surface of the bottom region of the first glass layer to form feet for the glass container to stand on when in use.

188. 156. The method of any one of claims 143 to 155, wherein the inner surface of the mold includes a smooth surface, and a corresponding surface on the outer surface of the first glass layer becomes smooth when the glass container is removed from the mold.

189. 156. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155, wherein an inner surface of the mold includes a textured surface, and a corresponding surface on the outer surface of the first glass layer becomes textured when the glass container is removed from the mold.

190. 190. The method of claim 189, wherein the textured surface is formed from a texture selected from the group including waves, corrugations, dimples, bumps, scallops, orange peel, protruding features, recessed features, or any combination thereof.

191. A method according to any one of claims 143 to 149 and 171 to 187, wherein the mould is made up of five interchangeable plates including four side plates and a bottom plate.

192. 192. The method of claim 191, wherein each of the four side plates includes a different texture, pattern, or combination thereof.

193. 192. The method of claim 191, wherein each of the four side plates includes the same texture or pattern.

194. 192. The method of claim 191, wherein the four side plates are randomly selected from a group of interchangeable textured or patterned side plates, so that when multiple glass containers are produced, a variety of different side textures and patterns are achieved therein.

195. 195. The method of claim 194, wherein after a time of use, a selected number of the side plates are withdrawn from the group.

196. 196. A method according to claim 194 or 195, wherein after a period of time a selected number of new side plates are added to the group.

197. 197. The method of claim 194, 195, or 196, wherein some of the patterned side plates include original commissioned works of world-famous art or artwork.

198. 197. The method of claim 194, 195, or 196, wherein one of the side plates is a front plate that includes an engraving formed from a customer photograph.

199. a further step of inserting a shaped block into the mold after performing at least one of the steps of blowing molten glass; A method as described in any one of claims 143-155 and 171-198, wherein the interior portion of the glass container is sized to receive a manufactured insert having a compartment for recharging a mobile phone, a compartment for recharging an item of electronic jewelry, or a compartment for recharging both a mobile phone and at least one item of electronic jewelry disposed therein.

200. 200. A glass container made according to the method of any one of claims 171 to 199.

201. 201. The glass container of claim 200, wherein the at least one light-emitting element emits light of a first color when a smartphone is placed inside for recharging.

202. 202. A glass container as described in claim 201, wherein the at least one light-emitting element emits light of a second color when an item of electronic jewelry is placed inside for recharging.

203. 201. The glass container of claim 200, wherein when the container includes at least one optical fiber cluster, the at least one optical fiber cluster emits light of a first color when a smartphone is placed in the container for recharging.

204. 204. The glass container of claim 203, wherein the at least one optical fiber cluster intermittently emits the light of the first color when the smartphone is being charged.

205. 204. The glass container of claim 203, wherein when the smartphone is charged, the at least one optical fiber cluster emits light of a second color.

206. A glass container as described in claim 200, wherein when the container includes at least one optical fiber cluster, when an item of electronic jewelry is placed in the container for recharging, the at least one optical fiber cluster emits light of a first color.

207. 207. The glass container of claim 206, wherein the at least one optical fiber cluster intermittently emits the light of the first color when the electronic jewelry item is charged.

208. 207. The glass container of claim 206, wherein the at least one optical fiber cluster emits light of a second color when the electronic jewelry item is charged.

209. 200. The method of any one of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein the molten glass used to form the first glass layer includes a colorant of a first color.

210. 200. The method of any one of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein the molten glass used to form the second glass layer includes a colorant of a first color.

211. 200. The method of any one of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein the molten glass used to form the first glass layer comprises two or more colorants.

212. 200. The method of any one of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein the molten glass used to form the second glass layer comprises two or more colorants.

213. 213. A glass container made according to the method of any one of claims 209 to 212.

214. 1. A glass container for charging an electronic item of jewelry and a smartphone configured to interact therewith, comprising: a layer of glass formed to include sides and a bottom; at least one light emitting element configured in association with said layer of glass; a casing mounted relative to the bottom surface of the layer of glass; an electronic circuit secured to the interior of the casing for charging a rechargeable item disposed proximate thereto and for activating the at least one light-emitting element in association therewith; A glass container comprising:

215. 215. The glass container of claim 214, further comprising any one or more of the features, attributes, or functions of claims 143-213, as applicable therewith.

216. 1. A method of making a natural stone jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with personal electronic items, comprising: selecting a stone block having desired translucency properties; forming a stone container or shell from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a thickness therebetween that allows some light to pass therethrough; spraying molten glass into the stone vessel to form a first glass layer on the interior surface of the stone vessel; applying at least one light emitting element at a selected location on the first glass layer; blowing molten glass onto the first glass layer to form a second glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first glass layer and the second glass layer; A method comprising:

217. 217. The method of claim 216, wherein the stone container has a bottom region with corresponding outer and inner surfaces.

218. 218. The method of claim 217, including the further step of providing a ceramic casing having electronic circuitry secured therein.

219. 219. The method of claim 218, comprising the further step of fitting the ceramic casing onto the inner surface of the bottom region.

220. 220. The method of claim 219, comprising the further step of connecting the at least one light-emitting element to the electronic circuitry within the ceramic casing before the step of blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

221. A method as described in any one of claims 218 to 220, wherein the ceramic casing is formed from a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties that protect the electronic circuitry from the temperatures associated with the step of spraying molten glass onto the ceramic casing.

222. 222. The method of any one of claims 216 to 221, comprising the further step of placing the stone vessel in an oven to cool, thereby avoiding cracking of the glass layer while cooling from the higher temperatures associated with blowing molten glass to lower temperatures for further processing.

223. A method according to any one of claims 216 to 222, wherein the electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery when placed within the stone container during use.

224. 224. The method of any one of claims 216 to 223, wherein the electronic circuitry further comprises circuitry for supplying power to the at least one light-emitting element.

225. 225. The method of claim 224, wherein the at least one light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser light, or a combination thereof.

226. 226. A stone vessel made according to the method of any one of claims 216 to 225.

227. The stone container of claim 226, used to charge a mobile phone.

228. The stone container of claim 226 used to charge electronic jewelry items.

229. The stone container of claim 226, used to charge both a mobile phone and an electronic jewelry item placed inside.

230. 227. A stone container according to claim 226, further comprising any one or more of the features, attributes or functions set forth in claims 143 to 229, as applicable therewith.

231. 217. The method of claim 216, wherein the at least one light-emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at its input end.

232. 232. The method of claim 231, wherein the step of forming the stone container from the stone block further includes the step of forming at least one sidewall including a scalloped pattern having repeating lands and channels.

233. 233. The method of claim 232, wherein the step of applying the at least one light-emitting element onto the first glass layer further comprises the step of forcing selected corresponding clusters of optical fibers into corresponding sidewall channels prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

234. 234. The method of claim 233, wherein each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the first and second glass layers.

235. 234. The method of claim 233, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge, and a selected number of fibers from at least one cluster of optical fibers each extend from the upper edge.

236. 234. The method of claim 233, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge and a selected number of fibers from each cluster of optical fibers extend outward from the upper edge, thereby forming a corresponding number of extension segments.

237. 237. The method of claim 236, wherein at least some of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

238. 237. The method of claim 236, wherein all of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

239. 239. The method of claim 236 or 238, wherein all of the extension segments are substantially the same length.

240. 239. The method of any one of claims 236 or 238, wherein the extension segments are of randomly varying lengths.

241. 239. The method of claim 236, 237, or 238, wherein the extension segments are cut to form a repeating striped pattern.

242. 242. The method of any one of claims 216-225 and 231-241, further comprising applying gold leaf to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

243. The method of any one of claims 216-225 and 231-241, further comprising placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

244. 244. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

245. 245. The method of claim 244, wherein a portion of the outer surface of the stone container is masked prior to the steps of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber and depositing the translucent layer of gold on the outer surface thereof.

246. The method of claim 244 or 245, wherein the step of applying at least one light-emitting element onto the first glass layer includes positioning the at least one light-emitting element to direct light onto the portion of the exterior surface of the stone container having the translucent layer of gold.

247. 244. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on a substantial portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

248. 244. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on the outer surface of the stone container, wherein only a bottom portion of the stone container is masked to prevent the deposition of gold thereon.

249. A method according to any one of claims 243 to 248, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is carried out before blowing molten glass to form the first glass layer.

250. 249. The method of any one of claims 243-245, 247, and 248, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is performed after blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

251. 251. A stone vessel made according to the method of any one of claims 231 to 250.

252. 1. A method of making a natural stone jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with personal electronic items, comprising: selecting a stone block having desired translucency properties; forming a stone container or shell from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a thickness therebetween that allows some light to pass therethrough; positioning at least one light emitting element at a selected location along the interior surface of the stone vessel; providing a ceramic casing having an electronic circuit fixed therein and fitting the ceramic casing onto the inner bottom area of ​​the stone container; Spraying molten glass onto the inner surface of the stone vessel to form a glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element and the ceramic casing between the inner surface of the stone vessel and the glass layer; A method comprising:

253. 253. The method of claim 252, wherein the bottom region includes an outer bottom surface and an inner bottom surface.

254. 254. The method of claim 252 or 253, comprising the further step of connecting the at least one light-emitting element to the electronic circuitry within the ceramic casing prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

255. A method as described in any one of claims 252 to 254, wherein the ceramic casing is formed from a high temperature ceramic material having heat-resistant properties that protect the electronic circuitry from the temperatures associated with the step of spraying molten glass onto the ceramic casing.

256. 256. The method of any one of claims 252 to 255, comprising the further step of placing the stone vessel in an oven to cool, thereby preventing the glass layer from cracking while cooling from the higher temperatures associated with blowing molten glass to lower temperatures for further processing.

257. A method according to any one of claims 252 to 256, wherein the electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery when placed within the stone container during use.

258. 258. The method of any one of claims 252 to 257, wherein the electronic circuitry further comprises circuitry for supplying power to the at least one light-emitting element.

259. 259. The method of claim 258, wherein the at least one light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser light, or a combination thereof.

260. 260. A stone vessel made according to the method of any one of claims 252 to 259.

261. The stone container described in claim 260, used to charge a mobile phone.

262. The stone container of claim 260 used to charge electronic jewelry items.

263. A stone container as described in claim 260, used to charge both a mobile phone and an electronic jewelry item placed inside.

264. 261. A stone container as set forth in claim 260, further comprising any one or more of the features, attributes, or functions set forth in claims 143-229, as applicable therewith.

265. 253. The method of claim 252, wherein the at least one light-emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at its input end.

266. 266. The method of claim 265, wherein the step of forming the stone container from the stone block further comprises forming at least one sidewall on the inner surface of the stone container, the sidewall including a channel formed therein.

267. The method of claim 266, wherein the step of positioning the at least one light-emitting element along the inner surface of the stone vessel further comprises positioning selected corresponding clusters of optical fibers within corresponding sidewall channels prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

268. 268. The method of claim 267, wherein the channel is fan-shaped having a neck portion adjacent the bottom region of the stone container and extending upwardly therefrom in an expanded configuration.

269. 269. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the glass layer.

270. 269. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge, and a selected number of fibers from at least one cluster of optical fibers each extend from the upper edge.

271. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge and a selected number of fibers from each cluster of optical fibers extend out from the upper edge, thereby forming a corresponding number of extension segments.

272. 272. The method of claim 271, wherein at least some of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

273. 272. The method of claim 271, wherein all of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

274. 274. The method of claim 271 or 273, wherein all of the extension segments are substantially the same length.

275. 274. The method of any one of claims 271 or 273, wherein the extension segments are of randomly varying lengths.

276. 274. The method of claim 271, 272, or 273, wherein the extension segments are cut to form a repeating striped pattern.

277. The method of any one of claims 252-259 and 265-276, further comprising applying gold leaf to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

278. The method of any one of claims 252-259 and 265-276, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

279. 279. The method of claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

280. 280. The method of claim 279, wherein a portion of the outer surface of the stone container is masked prior to the steps of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber and depositing the translucent layer of gold on the outer surface of the stone container.

281. The method of claim 279 or 280, wherein the step of positioning the at least one light-emitting element includes positioning the at least one light-emitting element to direct light toward the portion of the exterior surface of the stone container having the translucent layer of gold.

282. 279. The method of claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on a substantial portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

283. 279. The method of claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on the outer surface of the stone container, wherein only a bottom portion of the stone container is masked to prevent the deposition of gold thereon.

284. A method according to any one of claims 278 to 283, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is carried out before blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

285. 284. The method of any one of claims 278-280, 282, and 283, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is performed after blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

286. 286. A stone vessel made according to the method of any one of claims 265 to 285.

287. 1. A method of making a natural stone jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with personal electronic items, comprising: selecting a stone block having desired translucency properties; forming a stone container or shell from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a thickness therebetween that allows some light to pass therethrough; forming at least one socket or slot in a selected interior bottom or side location of said stone container; Positioning at least one light emitting element in a corresponding socket or slot formed in the selected interior bottom or side location of the stone container to correspond to said positioning; spraying molten glass onto the inner surface of the stone vessel to form a layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element within a corresponding socket or slot between the inner surface of the stone vessel and the layer of glass; A method comprising:

288. The method of claim 287, comprising the further step of forming at least one channel on the inner surface of the stone container extending upward from the corresponding socket or slot and accommodating therein at least one optical fiber or optical fiber bundle mounted in association with the corresponding light-emitting element.

289. 289. A stone vessel made according to the method of claim 287 or 288.

290. The stone container described in claim 289, used to charge a mobile phone.

291. The stone container of claim 289 used to charge electronic jewelry items.

292. The stone container of claim 289 used to charge both a mobile phone and an electronic jewelry item placed inside.

293. A stone container as set forth in claim 289, further including any one or more of the features, attributes, or functions set forth in claims 143-285 as applicable therewith, while excluding repetition of repetitive subject matter or repetitive portions thereof.

294. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: a vibration pack including a central hole formed therethrough; a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough; Equipped with the vibration pack being configured in the form of a sealed casing having therein, in operative association and enclosed therewith, a rechargeable battery, receiving circuitry, control circuitry, and electromechanical components for providing vibration; The clasp is affixed to the vibration pack with the central holes of the clasp and vibration pack aligned to form a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly with the jewelry item.

295. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: a vibration pack including a central hole formed therethrough; a receiver component including a central hole formed therethrough; a clasp including a central hole formed therethrough; Equipped with the vibration pack being configured in the form of a sealed casing having a rechargeable battery enclosed therein in operative association with control circuitry and electromechanical components for providing vibration; the receiver component has a receiving circuit sealed therein that is operatively associated with the control circuit in the vibration pack, and is affixed to the vibration pack with the central holes of each component aligned with one another; The clasp is affixed to the receiver component with the central holes of the clasp, the receiver component, and the vibration pack aligned to form a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly along with the jewelry item.

296. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: an electronic component including a central hole formed therethrough; a vibration pack including a central hole formed therethrough; a clasp including a central hole formed therethrough; Equipped with said electronic component being configured in the form of a sealed casing having enclosed receiving circuitry therein operatively associated with control circuitry; the vibration pack having a rechargeable battery sealed therein and electromechanical components operatively associated with the control circuitry within the electronic components, the electronic components being affixed to the vibration pack with the central holes of each electronic component aligned with one another; The clasp is affixed to the electronic component with the central holes of each of the clasp, the electronic component, and the vibration pack aligned to form a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with a respective jewelry item.

297. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: a component housing including a central bore formed therethrough; a vibrating member including a central aperture formed therethrough; a spacer including a central hole formed therethrough; a clasp including a central hole formed therethrough; Equipped with the component housing is configured in the form of a sealed casing having a rechargeable battery, a receiving circuit, and a control circuit enclosed therein; the vibrating member has electromechanical components sealed therein and mounted in operative association with the control circuit; the spacer has an internal electrical connection from the control circuit in the component housing to the electromechanical component in the vibrating member, and is affixed between the component housing, the spacer, and the vibrating member with the central holes of the component housing, the spacer, and the vibrating member aligned with one another; The clasp is affixed to the component housing with central holes in the clasp, the component housing, the spacer, and the vibration member aligned to form a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly along with the jewelry item.

298. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: a rechargeable battery mounted within a sealed casing including a central aperture formed therethrough; a vibrating member having a diameter with a central hole formed therethrough; an electronic device housing having a diameter with a central hole formed therethrough; a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough; Equipped with the vibrating member includes an electromechanical component sealed therein; the electronics housing includes a receiving circuit and a control circuit sealed therein, and is affixed between the rechargeable battery and the vibration member with the central holes of the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibration member aligned with one another; A network-enabled clasp assembly, wherein the clasp is affixed to a rechargeable battery such that the central apertures of each of the clasp, the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibration member are aligned to form a through-hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electro-mechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly along with the jewelry item.

299. 300. The clasp assembly of claim 298, wherein the diameter of the vibration member is greater than the diameter of the electronic device housing.

300. 300. The clasp assembly of claim 298, wherein the diameter of the vibration member is at least twice as long as the diameter of the electronic device housing.

301. 299. A clasp assembly as described in claim 298, wherein the diameter of the vibration member is at least twice as long as the diameter of the rechargeable battery.

302. 302. A clasp assembly according to claim 300 or 301, wherein the vibration member is provided in the form of a butterfly.

303. 302. A clasp assembly according to claim 300 or 301, wherein the vibration member is provided in the form of a hummingbird wing.

304. 302. A clasp assembly according to claim 300 or 301, wherein the vibrating member is provided in the form of a ladybird with open wings.

305. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: a rechargeable battery mounted within a sealed casing including a central aperture formed therethrough; an airfoil-shaped vibrating member having a diameter and a central hole formed therethrough; an electronic device housing having a diameter formed therethrough and a central aperture formed therethrough; A clasp formed with a central hole Equipped with the airfoil-shaped vibrating member includes an electromechanical component sealed therein; the electronics housing includes a receiving circuit and a control circuit sealed therein, and the central holes of the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the wing-shaped vibration member are aligned with one another; The clasp is affixed to a back surface of the assembly such that the central holes of each of the clasp, the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the wing-shaped vibration member are aligned to form a through hole in the assembly configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with a respective jewelry item.

306. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a butterfly wing.

307. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a hummingbird's wing.

308. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a bee's wing, and the clasp and electronics housing together are formed in the shape of a bee's body.

309. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of at least one peacock tail wing.

310. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail wings in an open, fan-shaped configuration.

311. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail wings in an open, fan-shaped configuration, and the clasp and electronics housing together are formed in the shape of a peacock's head and body.

312. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a bumblebee's wing, and the clasp and electronics housing together are formed in the shape of a bumblebee's body.

313. 306. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of an open ladybird wing, and the clasp and electronics housing together are formed in the shape of a ladybird's head and body.

314. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an open dragonfly wing, and the clasp and electronic device housing together are formed in the shape of the head and body of a dragonfly.

315. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle's wing and the clasp and electronic device housing are formed in the shape of an eagle's head.

316. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle's wing, and the clasp and electronic device housing together are formed in the shape of an eagle's head and body.

317. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a falcon or hawk's wing, and the clasp and electronics housing together are formed in the shape of a falcon or hawk's head and body, respectively.

318. 1. A circuit board assembly for use with a jewelry item having a post, comprising: a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape including a central hole; a rechargeable battery including a central hole, the rechargeable battery being affixed to the circuit board with the central holes of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery aligned with one another; at least one electromechanical vibration component; a receiving circuit for receiving a signal from the remote device; a control circuit operatively associated with the at least one electromechanical vibration component, the receiving circuit, and the rechargeable battery; A circuit board assembly comprising:

319. 319. The circuit board assembly of claim 318, wherein the at least one electromechanical vibrating component is positioned at a distal position on the circuit board.

320. 320. A circuit board assembly as described in claim 318 or 319, wherein the circuit board has a stiffness gradient including a lower stiffness associated with the at least one electromechanical vibration component and a higher stiffness associated with the rechargeable battery, receiving circuitry, and control circuitry.

321. 1. A network-enabled clasp assembly for wearable use with an item of jewelry having a post, comprising: an airfoil-shaped vibrating member having a diameter, said airfoil-shaped vibrating member including at least one electromechanical vibrating component; a rechargeable battery mounted within the wing-shaped vibrating member; a receiver circuit and a control circuit mounted within the airfoil-shaped vibrating member in operative association with the rechargeable battery; a hole formed through the airfoil-shaped vibrating member; a clasp having a hole formed therethrough; Equipped with The clasp is affixed to a backside of the wing-shaped vibration member with the hole in the clasp and the wing-shaped vibration member aligned to form a clasp assembly having a through hole configured to receive a post of a jewelry item, such that upon receiving a signal from a remote device, the at least one electromechanical vibration component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with a respective jewelry item.

322. 322. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 321, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member includes a circuit board.

323. 323. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 322, wherein the receiving circuitry and control circuitry are mounted on the circuit board.

324. 324. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 323, wherein the rechargeable battery is mounted in association with the circuit board.

325. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 321 to 324, wherein the receiving circuitry includes a receiving antenna.

326. The network-enabled clasp assembly of any one of claims 321 to 325, wherein the control circuitry is operatively associated with a transmitting antenna mounted to transmit information signals to a remote device.

327. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 322 to 326, wherein the circuit board has a stiffness gradient providing a stiff central region and a stiff distal region.

328. 328. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 327, wherein the central region of stiffness of the circuit board has a stiffness greater than a stiffness associated with the distal region of the circuit board, and wherein the at least one electromechanical vibration component is located within a selected distal region of the circuit board.

329. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 322 to 328, wherein the circuit board is completely or partially encased in a molding compound.

330. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 329, wherein the battery has a central hole and is affixed in alignment with a central hole in the circuit board, thereby providing a centrally located weighted center of gravity associated with the wing-shaped vibration member.

331. 331. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 330, comprising at least two electromechanical vibration components, one positioned in a first distal region of the circuit board and another positioned in a second distal region of the circuit board.

332. at least four electromechanical vibration components, a first of which is positioned in a first distal region of said circuit board; a second of the electromechanical vibration components positioned at a second distal region of the circuit board; a third of the four electromechanical vibration components is positioned in a third distal region of the circuit board; 331. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 330, wherein a fourth of the four electromechanical vibration components is positioned in a fourth distal region of the circuit board.

333. 333. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 321 or 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a butterfly wing.

334. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a hummingbird's wing.

335. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a bee's wing and the clasp is formed in the shape of a bee's body.

336. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of at least one peacock's tail wing.

337. A network-enabled clasp assembly according to any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail wings in an open, fan-shaped configuration.

338. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail wings in an open, fan-shaped configuration, and the clasp is formed in the shape of a peacock's head and body.

339. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a bumblebee's wing and the clasp is formed in the shape of a bumblebee's body.

340. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an open ladybird wing, and the clasp is formed in the shape of the head and body of a ladybird.

341. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an open dragonfly wing, and the clasp is formed in the shape of the dragonfly's head and body.

342. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle's wing and the clasp is formed in the shape of an eagle's head.

343. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle's wing and the clasp is formed in the shape of an eagle's head and body.

344. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in any one of claims 321 to 332, wherein the wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a falcon or hawk wing, and the clasp is formed in the shape of the head and body of a falcon or hawk, respectively.

345. 328. A network-enabled clasp assembly as described in claim 327, wherein the distal region of stiffness of the circuit board has a stiffness greater than a stiffness associated with the central region of the circuit board, and wherein the at least one electromechanical vibration component is located within the central region of the circuit board.

346. 346. The network-enabled clasp assembly of claim 345, wherein the circuit board is completely or partially encased within a molding compound.

347. 1. A method of making a clasp assembly for use with an existing jewelry item having a post, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape including a central hole; mounting a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery including a central hole on the circuit board operatively associated with one another, the rechargeable battery being affixed to the circuit board with the central holes of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery aligned with one another; encasing the circuit board in a molding compound to form a vibrating member; forming a hole in the vibration member concentric with the central hole in the circuit board and rechargeable battery, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; applying a metallic coating onto the vibration member; attaching the clasp, having a central hole, to the vibration member so that the central hole in the clasp is concentric with the through hole in the vibration member; A method comprising:

348. 1. A method of making a clasp assembly for use with an existing jewelry item having a post, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape including a central hole; attaching at least one electromechanical vibration component to the circuit board, the electromechanical vibration component having an operational connection to a contact pad; encasing the circuit board in a molding compound to form a vibrating member while maintaining the contact pads accessible; attaching a hole concentric with the central hole of the circuit board to the vibration member, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; applying a metallic coating to the vibration member while maintaining the contact pads in a functional state; providing an electronic circuit and a rechargeable battery within an operable assembly having a central aperture; attaching the operable assembly to the vibrating member with the holes in each thereof aligned so that the contact pads provide an electrical connection therebetween; attaching the clasp, having a central hole, to the operable assembly such that the central hole of the clasp is concentric with the central hole of the operable assembly and the through hole of the vibration member; A method comprising:

349. The method of claim 348, wherein the electronic circuitry within the operable assembly includes a receiving circuit.

350. The method of claim 348 or 349, wherein the electronic circuitry within the operable assembly includes a control circuit.

351. 1. A method of making a finished jewelry item having network functionality, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components and having a preselected shape; attaching a receiver circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly; attaching the completed circuit board assembly to a first portion of a jewel case to form an attached assembly; encapsulating the attached assembly with a second portion of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item having a front surface and a back surface; attaching a clip or post to the back surface of each of the jewelry items to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item; A method comprising:

352. 1. A method of making a finished jewelry item having network functionality, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, said circuit board having a preselected shape; mounting a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery on the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a circuit board assembly; at least partially encasing the circuit board assembly in a molding compound to form a vibrating member; attaching the vibrating member to a first portion of a jewel case to form an attached assembly; encapsulating the attached assembly with a second portion of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item having a front surface and a back surface; attaching a clip or post to the back surface of each of the jewelry items to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item; A method comprising:

353. 1. A method of making a finished jewelry item having network functionality, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; attaching a receiver circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly; attaching the completed circuit board assembly to a first portion of a jewel case to form an attached assembly; injecting a molding compound into the attached assembly to encase the completed circuit board within the first portion of the jewel case; encapsulating the attached assembly with a second portion of the jewel case to form a respective jewelry item having a front surface and a back surface; and attaching a clip or post to the back surface of each of the jewelry items to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item.

354. 1. A method of making a partially finished jewelry item having network functionality, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; attaching a receiver circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly; attaching the completed circuit board assembly to a first portion of a jewel case to form an attached assembly; enclosing the attached assembly with a second portion of the jewel case to form a respective partially finished jewelry item having a back surface and a front surface configured to receive desired additional embellishments; A method comprising:

355. 1. A method of making a finished jewelry item with network-enabled capabilities, comprising: receiving a partially finished jewelry item made by the method of claim 354; attaching a selected ornament to the front surface of the jewel case; attaching a clip or post to the back surface of the jewel case to form a corresponding finished jewelry item for wearable use; A method comprising:

356. The method of claims 354 and 355, wherein components on the circuit board are positioned relative to the clip or post to provide a desired center of gravity relative to the completed circuit board assembly.

357. The method of claim 356, wherein the length, weight, and placement of the ornamentation are selected taking into consideration the desired center of gravity of the finished jewelry item relative to the clip or post and the center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly.

358. 1. A method of making a partially finished jewelry item having network functionality, comprising: providing a circuit board configured to receive a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; attaching a receiver circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in operative association with one another to form a completed circuit board assembly; at least partially encasing the circuit board assembly in a molding compound to form a vibrating member; attaching the vibrating member to a first portion of a jewel case to form an attached assembly; enclosing the attached assembly with a second portion of the jewel case to form a respective partially finished jewelry item having a back surface and a front surface configured to receive desired additional embellishments; A method comprising:

359. 1. A method of making a finished jewelry item with network-enabled capabilities, comprising: receiving a partially finished jewelry item made by the method of claim 358; attaching a selected ornament to the front surface of the jewel case; attaching a clip or post to the back surface of the jewel case to form a corresponding finished jewelry item for wearable use; A method comprising:

360. The method of claims 358 and 359, wherein components on the circuit board are positioned relative to the clip or post to provide a desired center of gravity relative to the completed circuit board assembly.

361. The method of claim 360, wherein the length, weight, and placement of the ornamentation are selected taking into consideration the desired center of gravity of the finished jewelry item relative to the clip or post, and the center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly.

362. Any of the above-claimed electronic jewelry items further including a MEMS microphone capable of detecting sound.

363. Any one or more of the jewelry items described in claim 362, wherein the detected sound is snoring.

364. Any one or more of the jewelry items described in claims 362 or 363, further comprising transmitter circuitry implemented to transmit a wireless signal when a particular sound is detected by the MEMS microphone.

365. 1. A method of making a laminated stone shell for use as a jewelry box, comprising: selecting at least one slab of natural stone material having a desired translucency; forming a series of frame segments from the at least natural stone slabs, each frame segment having an overlay portion and an overhang portion; affixing the overlay portions of successive frame segments together to form a rigid structure having an inner surface and an outer inverted stepped surface formed by the overhanging portions of each successive frame segment; preparing the interior surface of the rigid structure to receive at least one light emitting element; Including, a method.

366. The method of claim 365, further comprising the step of attaching a bottom panel to the rigid structure formed by the continuous frame segments.

367. 367. The method of claim 366, wherein the bottom panel is formed from the at least one slab of natural stone material.

368. The method of claim 366, wherein the step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone material includes selecting two slabs of natural stone material including a first slab having a first translucent characteristic and a second slab having a second translucent characteristic.

369. 369. The method of claim 368, wherein the successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first and second slabs.

370. 367. The method of claim 366, wherein the step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone material includes selecting three slabs of natural stone material including a first slab having a first translucent characteristic, a second slab having a second translucent characteristic, and a third slab having a third translucent characteristic.

371. 371. The method of claim 370, wherein the successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first, second, and third slabs.

372. 371. The method of claim 370, wherein the consecutive frame segments in the series of frame segments are randomly formed from the first, second, and third slabs.

373. 367. The method of claim 366, wherein the step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone material includes selecting four slabs of natural stone material including a first slab having a first translucency, a second slab having a second translucency, a third slab having a third translucency, and a fourth slab having a third translucency.

374. 374. The method of claim 373, wherein successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first, second, third, and fourth slabs.

375. 374. The method of claim 373, wherein the successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are randomly formed from the first, second, third, and fourth slabs.

376. 367. The method of claim 366, wherein the step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone material includes selecting a random number of slabs of natural stone material.

377. 377. The method of claim 376, wherein the successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are randomly formed from the random number of slabs of natural stone material.

378. A method as described in any one of claims 365 to 377, wherein the successive frame segments are affixed to one another under heat and pressure using a ceramic sintering paste formulated for use with natural stone.

379. 378. The method of any one of claims 365 to 377, wherein the successive frame segments are affixed to one another using an epoxy adhesive formulated for use with natural stone.

380. 378. The method of any one of claims 365 to 377, wherein the successive frame segments are affixed to one another under pressure using an epoxy adhesive formulated for use with natural stone.

381. 378. The method of any one of claims 365 to 377, wherein the successive frame segments are affixed to one another under heat and pressure using an epoxy adhesive formulated for use with natural stone.

382. 366. The method of claim 365, wherein preparing the inner surface of the rigid structure to receive at least one light-emitting element includes forming a smooth inner surface.

383. 366. The method of claim 365, wherein preparing the inner surface of the rigid structure to receive at least one light-emitting element comprises partially removing a portion of the material forming the inner surface of the rigid structure.

384. A method as described in any one of claims 366 to 377, wherein the bottom panel is formed from any one of the selected slabs of natural stone material and affixed to the raised structure by any of the techniques described in claims 378 to 381.

385. 1. A method of making a natural stone jewelry container with light display notification and recharging capabilities for use with a personal electronic item, comprising: selecting a stone shell made in accordance with any one of claims 365 to 384; spraying molten glass into the stone shell to form a first glass layer on the interior surface of the stone shell; applying at least one light emitting element at a selected location on the first glass layer; blowing molten glass onto the first glass layer to form a second glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first and second glass layers; A method comprising:

386. The method of claim 385, wherein the stone shell has a bottom region with corresponding outer and inner surfaces.

387. The method of claim 386, comprising the further step of providing or obtaining an electronic device casing having electronic circuitry secured therein.

388. 388. The method of claim 387, comprising the further step of fitting the electronic device casing onto the inner surface of the bottom region.

389. 389. The method of claim 388, comprising the further step of connecting the at least one light-emitting element to the electronic circuitry within the electronic device casing before the step of blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

390. A method as described in any one of claims 387 to 389, wherein the electronic device casing is formed from a high temperature ceramic material having heat-resistant properties that protect the electronic circuitry from the temperatures associated with the step of spraying molten glass onto the ceramic casing.

391. 391. The method of any one of claims 385 to 390, comprising the further step of placing the stone shell assembly in an oven to cool, thereby preventing the glass layer from cracking while cooling from the higher temperatures associated with blowing molten glass to lower temperatures for further processing.

392. A method according to any one of claims 385 to 391, wherein the electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery when placed within the container during use.

393. The method of any one of claims 385 to 392, wherein the electronic circuitry further comprises circuitry for supplying power to the at least one light-emitting element.

394. 394. The method of claim 393, wherein the at least one light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser light, or a combination thereof.

395. A stone jewelry box made according to the method of any one of claims 385 to 394.

396. The stone jewelry box of claim 395 used to charge a cell phone.

397. A stone jewelry box as described in claim 395, used to charge electronic jewelry items.

398. A stone jewelry box as described in claim 395, used to charge both a mobile phone and an electronic jewelry item placed inside.

399. The stone jewelry box of claim 385, wherein the stone container is composed of 3 to 8 frame segments.

400. 386. The method of claim 385, wherein the at least one light-emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at its input end.

401. 401. The method of claim 400, wherein applying the at least one light-emitting element onto the first glass layer further comprises forcing selected corresponding clusters of optical fibers into corresponding sidewall channels prior to blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

402. 402. The method of claim 401, wherein each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the first and second glass layers.

403. 402. The method of claim 401, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge, and a selected number of fibers from at least one cluster of optical fibers each extend from the upper edge.

404. 402. The method of claim 401, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge and a selected number of fibers from each cluster of optical fibers extend outward from the upper edge, thereby forming a corresponding number of extension segments.

405. 405. The method of claim 404, wherein at least some of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

406. 405. The method of claim 404, wherein all of the extension segments are long enough to be movable by the touch of a hand or the movement of air directed thereover.

407. 407. The method of claim 404 or 406, wherein all of the extension segments are substantially the same length.

408. 407. The method of any one of claims 404 or 406, wherein the extension segments are of randomly varying lengths.

409. 407. The method of claim 404, 405, or 406, wherein the extension segments are cut to form a repeating striped pattern.

410. The method of any one of claims 385-394 and 400-409, further comprising applying gold leaf to at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

411. The method of any one of claims 385-394 and 400-409, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

412. 412. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

413. 413. The method of claim 412, wherein a portion of the outer surface of the stone container is masked prior to the steps of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber and depositing the translucent layer of gold on the outer surface thereof.

414. 414. The method of claim 412 or 413, wherein the step of applying the at least one light-emitting element onto the first glass layer includes positioning the at least one light-emitting element to direct light onto the portion of the exterior surface of the stone container having the translucent layer of gold.

415. 412. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on a substantial portion of the exterior surface of the stone vessel.

416. 412. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent layer of gold on the outer surface of the stone container, wherein only a bottom portion of the stone container is masked to prevent the deposition of gold thereon.

417. 417. A method according to any one of claims 411 to 416, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is carried out before blowing molten glass to form the first glass layer.

418. The method of any one of claims 411 to 413, 415, and 416, wherein the step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is performed after blowing molten glass to form the second glass layer.

419. A stone jewelry box made according to the method of any one of claims 400 to 418.

420. 10. The glass container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuit provided within the ceramic casing includes a motion detector such that the at least one light emitting element is activated when a person moves in close proximity to the container.

421. 10. A glass container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuit provided within the ceramic casing includes a motion detector and a transmitter, such that when a person moves in close proximity to the container, the transmitter immediately sends an alarm signal to a property manager.

422. 10. A stone container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuit provided within the ceramic casing includes a motion detector such that the at least one light emitting element is activated when a person moves in close proximity to the container.

423. 10. A stone container according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the electronic circuitry provided within the ceramic casing includes a motion detector and a transmitter, such that when a person moves in the immediate vicinity of the container, the transmitter immediately sends an alarm signal to a property manager.

424. 1. A method of making an animal-shaped electronic jewelry box, comprising: receiving at least one particular image of the animal; rendering a sculpted form of the animal provided by the at least one particular image; providing a box configured within the engraved form; providing the box with a plurality of charging receptacles, each configured to receive an electronic jewelry item for recharging; integrating at least one indicator light into said engraved form; providing said box with electronic control circuitry for activating said at least one indicator light and said charging receptacle in a prescribed manner; A method comprising:

425. 425. The method of claim 424, wherein the at least one specific image of the animal includes a plurality of specific images of the animal.

426. 426. The method of claim 425, wherein the rendering step includes machine-scanning the plurality of specified images and creating a three-dimensional model of the animal.

427. 427. The method of claim 426, wherein the three-dimensional model of the animal is used to create the sculpted form of the animal.

428. 428. A method according to any one of claims 424 to 427, wherein the sculpted form of the animal is provided with lifelike synthetic fur.

429. 429. The method of claim 428, wherein the synthetic fur is colored according to the color of the animal provided by the at least one particular image.

430. 430. The method of any one of claims 424 to 429, wherein the at least one particular image of the animal comprises a photograph of the animal.

431. 430. A method according to any one of claims 424 to 429, wherein the at least one particular image of the animal comprises a digital image of the animal.

432. 1. A method for retrofitting an existing jewelry piece with network functionality, comprising: receiving each existing jewelry piece; identifying a target surface on each existing jewelry piece; providing an integrated vibrating member, receiver circuit, and rechargeable power cell to form a vibrating assembly that conforms to the target surface of each existing jewelry piece; applying an adhesive disc to the target surface of each of the existing jewelry pieces; attaching the vibrating assembly to the adhesive disc to form a finished electronic jewelry item; Including, When the completed electronic jewelry item is worn as a wearable decorative item, the receiver circuitry allows the completed electronic jewelry item to receive a signal from a remote wireless device and activate the vibrating member, thereby providing a silent notification to a person wearing the completed electronic jewelry item.

433. The method of claim 432, further comprising providing an electronic jewelry box for recharging the rechargeable power cells of the completed electronic jewelry.

434. 1. A method for custom inlaying network functionality into a partially completed jewelry piece, comprising: receiving a partially completed jewelry piece having a socket; providing a vibrating member, a receiver circuit, and a rechargeable power cell integrated together to form a vibrating assembly that fits with the socket of each of the partially completed jewelry pieces; affixing the vibrating assembly to the socket of each of the partially completed jewelry pieces to form a partially completed electronic jewelry item having a front surface and a back surface; attaching a clip or post to the back surface of the partially completed electronic jewelry item to form a completed electronic jewelry item; Including, The method allows the completed electronic jewelry item, when worn as a wearable decorative item, to receive a signal from a remote wireless device by the receiver circuit and activate the vibrating member, thereby providing a silent notification to a person wearing the completed electronic jewelry item.

435. The method of claim 434, further comprising providing an electronic jewelry box for recharging the rechargeable power cells of the completed electronic jewelry item.

436. 1. A two-piece electronic jewelry item for use as earrings, comprising: a decorative front piece configured as a first component housing; a decorative back piece configured as a second component housing and configured to operatively associate with the front piece to form a wearable jewelry assembly; a plurality of circuit components integrated within the first and second component housings to form a component assembly mounted to receive wireless electronic signals from a remote device and thereby provide a vibration sensation to a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as an earring; A two-piece electronic jewelry item.

437. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 436, wherein the component assembly includes a receiver, a vibrating member, and a rechargeable power cell.

438. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 437, wherein the receiver includes an antenna.

439. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 437 or 438, wherein the component assembly further includes a transmitter configured to transmit a wireless signal to a remote device.

440. 440. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein the component assembly further includes a microphone configured to detect sound.

441. 441. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 440, wherein the sound is the snoring sound emitted by a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as an earring while sleeping in an adjustable bed.

442. 442. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 441, wherein the wireless signal transmitted by the transmitter causes the sleeping person to change the adjustable bed to a position that reduces the snoring sounds.

443. 440. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein the remote device associated with the transmitter is the same device as the remote device associated with the receiver.

444. 440. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein the remote device associated with the transmitter is a different device than the remote device associated with the receiver.

445. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the antenna is provided on the back piece, and the receiver, the vibrating member, and the rechargeable battery are provided on the front piece.

446. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the antenna and the receiver are provided on the back piece, and the vibration member and the rechargeable battery are provided on the front piece.

447. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the antenna, receiver, and vibrating member are provided on the rear piece, and the rechargeable power cell is provided on the front piece.

448. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the rechargeable power cell and the vibrating member are provided on the back piece, and the antenna and the receiver are provided on the front piece.

449. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the rechargeable power cell, the vibrating member, the antenna, and the receiver are all provided within the front piece.

450. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein the rechargeable power cell, the vibrating member, the antenna, and the receiver are all provided on the back piece.

451. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured to form the top of a ladybird body having closed wings, and the back part is configured to form the bottom of a ladybird body having legs.

452. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured to form the top of a ladybird body with open wings, and the back part is configured to form the bottom of a ladybird body with legs.

453. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured to form a lotus flower and the back part is configured to form lotus leaves.

454. A two-piece electronic jewellery item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front piece is configured to form a sunflower and the back piece is configured to form the stem or stalk of the sunflower.

455. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured to form the face of the animal and the back part is configured to form the back portion of the animal having a tail.

456. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 455, wherein the animal is a cat or kitten.

457. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured to form a rose flower and the back part is configured to form a rose stem having sepal portions.

458. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 450, wherein the front part is configured in the form of a flower vine and the back part is configured to form branch portions to support the growth of the flower vine.

459. The two-piece electronic jewelry item described in claim 458, wherein the flower vine is in the form of a bougainvillea.

460. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 459, wherein the front piece includes a post and the back piece includes a corresponding hole configured to securely receive the post in a removable manner.

461. A two-piece electronic jewelry item as described in any one of claims 436 to 459, wherein the front piece and the back piece are affixed together by a spring hinge assembly to form a clip-on earring.

462. 1. A method of making a custom mold plate for making a customized blown glass lighting charging container, comprising: providing a library of flora and fauna of a particular geographical area; providing a national catalog of historic architectural treasures associated with said particular geographic area; providing an index of literary works and associated symbolism, said literary works being associated with said particular geographic region; providing an annotated photo album of famous artworks associated with the particular geographic region; providing a software tool that allows selecting images from the library, the catalog, the index, and the photo album and integrating the selected images into a panel rendering, the software tool then creating an image file of the panel rendering; transferring said image file to a CNC machine to cut a mold plate having said panel rendering engraved thereon; using the mold plate having the engraved panel rendering to make a glass container according to any one of claims 143 to 155, 171 to 199, or 209 to 212; A method comprising:

463. 463. The method of claim 462, wherein the software tool is capable of capturing personal photographic images and further enables such personal images to be among those selected for integration into the panel rendering.

464. 1. A method of making a custom mold plate for making a customized blown glass lighting charging container, comprising: receiving a collection of personal photographic images; creating an image file from the photographic image; inputting the image file into a CNC machine, thereby cutting a mold plate engraved with an image from the image file; using the mold plate with the engraved image to make the glass container of any one of claims 143-155, 171-199, or 209-212; A method comprising:

465. 465. The method of claim 464, wherein the photographic image comprises a selected image of a beloved family pet.

466. 1. A method of creating a custom electronic jewelry box, comprising: receiving a collection of photographic images of pets; creating a three-dimensional image file of the pet from the photographic image; 3D printing a scale model of the pet using the image file; using the scale model of the pet to create a custom electronic jewelry box according to any one of claims 57, 63-75, 86-90, 112-121, or 131-140; A method comprising:

467. 462. A method of making a custom two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type recited in any one of claims 436 to 461, comprising: receiving a collection of photographic images of an object; creating a three-dimensional image file of the object from the photographic image; 3D printing a scale model of the object using the three-dimensional image file; using the scale model of the object to create a two-piece electronic jewelry item in the likeness of the object; A method comprising:

468. 468. The method of claim 467, wherein the photographic image is of a beloved family pet.

469. 1. A method of making a custom stone shell for making a customized blown glass on stone lighting charging container, comprising: providing a library of flora and fauna of a particular geographical area; providing a national catalog of historic architectural treasures associated with said particular geographic area; providing an index of literary works and associated symbolism, said literary works being associated with said particular geographic region; providing an annotated photo album of famous artworks associated with the particular geographic region; providing a software tool that allows selecting images from the library, the catalog, the index, and the photo album and integrating the selected images into a panel rendering, the software tool then creating an image file of the panel rendering; transferring the image file to a CNC machine to create an engraving of the panel rendering onto a provided stone shell to create an engraved stone shell; using the carved stone shell to make a glass-on-stone container according to any one of claims 216 to 293; A method comprising:

470. 470. The method of claim 469, wherein the software tool is capable of capturing personal photographic images and further enabling such personal images to be among those selected for integration into the panel rendering.

471. 1. A method of making a custom stone shell for making a customized blown glass on stone lighting charging container, comprising: receiving a collection of personal photographic images; creating an image file from the photographic image; inputting said image file into a CNC machine, thereby forming an engraving of an image from said image file on an exterior surface of a selected stone shell, thereby forming an engraved stone shell with said image engraved therein; using the engraved stone shell with the image engraved thereon to make a glass-on-stone container according to any one of claims 216 to 293; A method comprising:

472. 472. The method of claim 471, wherein the photographic image comprises a selected image of a beloved family pet.

473. 1. A glass container for use as a jewelry box having light display notification and recharging capabilities for personal electronic items placed therein, comprising: a first layer of blown glass formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a second layer of blown glass applied to the interior surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronics casing positioned on the inner surface of the bottom of the first layer of glass and encapsulated therein by the second layer of blown glass; a plurality of light sources enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass; Equipped with the electronic device casing includes a control circuit and at least one charging pad; Each of the plurality of light sources is operatively connected to the control circuitry to illuminate the glass container in a prescribed manner.

474. 474. The glass container of claim 473, further comprising at least one motion detector and a motion detection circuit operably connected thereto and to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources.

475. The glass container of claim 474, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the transmitter circuit transmits a wireless alarm signal to a remote device.

476. The glass container of claim 475, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

477. The glass container of claim 475, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

478. The glass container of claim 473, further comprising a transmitter circuit and a digital camera operably connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuit configured to live stream a wireless video signal to a remote device.

479. The glass container of claim 478, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

480. The glass container of claim 478, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

481. The glass container of claim 475, further comprising at least one digital camera and a digital camera circuit operably connected thereto and to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the transmitter circuit transmits a live stream wireless video signal to a remote device.

482. The glass container of claim 481, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

483. The glass container described in claim 481, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

484. 474. The glass container of claim 473, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

485. 474. The glass container of claim 473, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

486. 474. The glass container of claim 473, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

487. 487. The glass container of any one of claims 484 to 486, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

488. A glass container as described in any one of claims 484 to 486, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

489. 489. The glass container of claim 488, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by air force applied thereto.

490. A glass container as described in any one of claims 474 to 483, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and when the at least one motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the at least one of the plurality of light sources, thereby providing light along the fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

491. A glass container as described in any one of claims 474 to 483, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

492. A glass container as described in any one of claims 474 to 483, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

493. 493. The glass container of any one of claims 490 to 492, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

494. A glass container as described in any one of claims 490 to 492, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

495. 495. The glass container of claim 494, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by air force applied thereto.

496. A glass container as described in any one of claims 473 to 495, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the container is configured in a rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

497. A glass container according to any one of claims 473 to 495, wherein the shape of the at least one side wall is circular, whereby the container is configured with a corresponding type of rounded form.

498. A glass container as described in any one of claims 473 to 495, wherein at least one side wall is heart-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of heart shape.

499. A glass container as described in any one of claims 473 to 495, wherein at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of butterfly.

500. 1. A triple layer glass-on-stone container for use as a jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for personal electronic items placed therein, comprising: a stone shell formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a first layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the stone shell, the first layer of blown glass taking its form to present a corresponding inner surface in its formation; a second layer of blown glass applied to the interior surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronics casing positioned on the inner surface of the bottom of the first layer of glass and encapsulated therein by the second layer of blown glass; a plurality of light sources enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass; Equipped with the electronic device casing includes a control circuit and at least one charging pad; A triple layer glass-on-stone container, wherein each of said plurality of light sources is operatively connected to said control circuitry to thereby illuminate said container in a prescribed manner.

501. The three-layer container of claim 500 further comprises at least one motion detector and a motion detection circuit operably connected thereto and to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources.

502. The three-layer container of claim 501, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the transmitter circuit transmits a wireless alarm signal to a remote device.

503. The three-layer container of claim 502, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

504. The three-layer container of claim 502, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

505. The three-layer container of claim 500, further comprising a transmitter circuit and a digital camera operably connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuit configured to live stream a wireless video signal to a remote device.

506. The three-layer container of claim 505, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

507. The three-layer container of claim 505, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

508. The three-layer container of claim 502, further comprising at least one digital camera and a digital camera circuit operably connected thereto and to said control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by said at least one motion detector, said transmitter circuit transmits a live stream wireless video signal to a remote device.

509. The three-layer container of claim 508, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

510. The three-layer container of claim 508, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

511. 501. The three-layer container of claim 500, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

512. 501. The three-layer container of claim 500, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

513. 501. The three-layer container of claim 500, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

514. 514. The three-layer container of any one of claims 511 to 513, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

515. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 511 to 513, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

516. 516. The three-layer container of claim 515, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

517. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 501 to 510, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and when the at least one motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the at least one of the plurality of light sources, thereby providing light along the fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

518. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 501 to 510, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

519. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 501 to 510, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

520. 520. The three-layer container of any one of claims 517 to 519, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

521. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 517 to 519, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

522. 522. The three-layer container of claim 521, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

523. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the container is configured in a rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

524. A three-layer container according to any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein the shape of the at least one side wall is circular, whereby the container is configured in a rounded form of a corresponding type.

525. A three-layer container according to any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein the at least one side wall is heart-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of heart.

526. A three-layer container according to any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein the at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of butterfly.

527. 1. A dual layer glass-on-stone container for use as a jewelry box with light display notification and recharging capabilities for personal electronic items placed therein, comprising: a stone shell formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the stone shell, thereby presenting a corresponding inner surface in its formation; an electronics casing positioned on the inner surface of the bottom of the stone shell and encapsulated therein by the layer of blown glass; a plurality of light sources enclosed between the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell; Equipped with the electronic device casing includes a control circuit and at least one charging pad; A dual-layer glass-on-stone container, wherein each of said plurality of light sources is operatively connected to said control circuitry to thereby illuminate said container in a prescribed manner.

528. 528. The two-layer container of claim 527, further comprising at least one socket or slot formed in a selected interior bottom or side location of the stone shell, each of the at least one socket or slot configured to align a corresponding lighting or electrical element.

529. A two-layer container as described in claim 527 or 528, further comprising at least one motion detector and a motion detection circuit operably connected thereto and to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources.

530. 530. The two-layer container of claim 529, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein the transmitter circuit transmits a wireless alarm signal to a remote device when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector.

531. The two-layer container of claim 530, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

532. The two-layer container of claim 530, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

533. A two-layer container as described in claim 527 or 528, further comprising a transmitter circuit and a digital camera operably connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuit configured to live stream a wireless video signal to a remote device.

534. The two-layer container of claim 533, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

535. The two-layer container of claim 533, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

536. The two-layer container of claim 530, further comprising at least one digital camera and a digital camera circuit operably connected thereto and to the control circuit, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the transmitter circuit transmits a live stream wireless video signal to a remote device.

537. The two-layer container of claim 536, wherein the remote device is a mobile phone.

538. The two-layer container of claim 536, wherein the remote device is located in a security office.

539. 529. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

540. 529. A two-layer container as described in claim 527 or 528, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

541. 529. A two-layer container as described in claim 527 or 528, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

542. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 539 to 541, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell.

543. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 539 to 541, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

544. 544. The two-layer container of claim 543, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

545. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 529 to 538, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and when the at least one motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the at least one of the plurality of light sources, thereby providing light along the fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

546. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 529 to 538, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

547. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 529 to 538, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, and each corresponding bundle of optical fibers is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source, thereby providing light along the corresponding fiber in a prescribed manner for a fixed duration.

548. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 545 to 547, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell.

549. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 545 to 547, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

550. 550. The two-layer container of claim 549, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

551. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 527 to 550, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the container is configured in a rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

552. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 527 to 550, wherein the shape of at least one side wall is circular, whereby the container is configured with a corresponding type of rounded form.

553. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 527 to 550, wherein at least one side wall is heart-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of heart shape.

554. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 527 to 550, wherein at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of butterfly.

555. A container as described in any one of claims 500 to 554, wherein the stone shell is formed from a stone block.

556. The container described in claim 555, wherein the stone block is formed from a series of panel segments.

557. 557. The container of claim 556, wherein the panel segment is formed from a single slab of stone.

558. 557. The container of claim 556, wherein the panel segments are formed from at least two different stone slabs.

559. A container as described in any one of claims 500 to 554, wherein the stone shell is formed from a series of frame segments.

560. 560. The container of claim 559, wherein the frame segment is formed from a single slab of stone.

561. 560. The container of claim 559, wherein the frame segments are formed from at least two different stone slabs.

562. A container as described in any one of claims 555 to 561, wherein the outer surface of the stone shell includes carved features.

563. A container as described in any one of claims 555 to 562, wherein the outer surface of the stone shell includes an embedded gemstone positioned to direct light from at least one of the plurality of light sources therethrough.

564. A container as described in any one of claims 555 to 563, wherein the outer surface of the stone shell includes inlaid semi-precious stone features.

565. A container as described in any one of claims 555 to 564, wherein at least a portion of the outer surface of the stone shell includes a translucent layer of gold located in an area directed to pass at least some light from at least one of the plurality of light sources.

566. 1. An illuminated glass vase, comprising: a first layer of blown glass formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each of which has an outer surface and an inner surface; a second layer of blown glass applied to the interior surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronics casing positioned on the inner surface of the bottom of the first layer of glass and encapsulated therein by the second layer of blown glass, the electronics casing including control circuitry; at least one light source encapsulated between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass and operably associated with the control circuit; at least one motion detector operatively associated with said control circuitry; a rechargeable battery for providing power to the at least one light source and the at least one motion detector when the motion detector detects motion proximate thereto, thereby illuminating the at least one light source in a prescribed manner; Lighted glass vase.

567. 567. The glass vase of claim 566, wherein the at least one light source is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

568. 568. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein each optical fiber in the optical fiber bundle is completely encapsulated within the first and second layers of blown glass.

569. 568. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein segments of the optical fiber bundle are encapsulated between the first and second layers of blown glass, and at least some of the optical fibers in the bundle have extension segments extending from the outer surface of the at least one sidewall of the first layer of glass.

570. 568. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein segments of the optical fiber bundle are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, and at least some of the optical fibers in the bundle have extension segments that extend upwardly beyond the top edge of the vase.

571. 571. A glass vase as described in claim 569 or 570, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

572. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 566 to 571, wherein the at least one side wall includes three side walls, whereby the vase is configured in the form of a corresponding type of triangle.

573. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 566 to 571, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the vase is configured in a square or rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

574. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 566 to 571, wherein the shape of at least one side wall is circular, whereby the vase is configured with a corresponding type of rounded form.

575. 567. The glass vase of claim 566, wherein the at least one light source comprises a plurality of light sources.

576. 576. A glass vase as described in claim 575, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

577. 576. A glass vase as described in claim 575, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

578. 578. A glass vase as described in claim 576 or 577, wherein any number of fiber optic bundles are completely encapsulated within the first and second layers of blown glass.

579. 578. A glass vase as described in claim 576 or 577, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending from the outer surface of the at least one side wall of the first layer of glass.

580. A glass vase as described in claim 576, 577, or 579, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the top edge of the vase.

581. 581. A glass vase as described in claim 579 or 580, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or by the force of air applied thereto.

582. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 576 to 581, wherein when the at least one motion detector detects motion in proximity to the vase, the control circuit activates each of the light sources associated with a corresponding optical fiber bundle, thereby providing light along the fibers for a fixed duration.

583. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 576 to 582, wherein the at least one motion detector includes two motion detectors, each associated with a different light source, such that when each motion detector detects motion in proximity to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith, thereby providing illumination for a fixed duration.

584. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 576 to 582, wherein the at least one motion detector includes a plurality of motion detectors, each associated with a light source associated with a bundle of optical fibers, whereby when each motion detector detects motion in proximity to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith, thereby illuminating its corresponding bundle of optical fibers for a fixed duration.

585. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 575 to 582, wherein the at least one motion detector includes a plurality of motion detectors equal in number to the number of light sources in the plurality of light sources, each of the motion detectors being associated with a different light source such that when a respective motion detector detects motion in proximity to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith, thereby illuminating the vase for a fixed duration.

586. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 575 to 585, wherein the at least one side wall includes three side walls, whereby the vase is configured in the form of a corresponding type of triangle.

587. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 575 to 585, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the vase is configured in a rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

588. A glass vase as described in any one of claims 575 to 585, wherein the shape of at least one side wall is circular, whereby the vase is configured with a corresponding type of rounded form.

589. 1. An illuminated charging and wake-up container comprising: a container portion having at least one sidewall and a bottom, said container portion being formed from a first rigid layer and a second rigid layer, said first rigid layer being formed from a translucent material; an electronics casing positioned at the bottom of the container portion and enclosed between the first rigid layer and the second rigid layer, the electronics casing including control circuitry and a charging pad for charging a mobile phone when placed within the container portion; a receiver circuit operatively engaged with the control circuit, the receiver circuit configured to receive a wake-up signal from the mobile phone; at least one light source encapsulated between the first rigid layer and the second rigid layer, the light source operatively associated with the control circuit such that when the receiving circuit receives a wake-up signal from the mobile phone, the control circuit switches the at least one light source from an off state to an on state; 1. An illuminated charging and wake-up container comprising:

590. 589. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 589, wherein the at least one light source comprises a plurality of light sources.

591. 591. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 590, wherein at least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

592. 591. An illuminated wake-up container as described in claim 590, wherein some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

593. 591. An illuminated wake-up container as described in claim 590, wherein each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

594. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 591 to 593, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are completely enclosed within the first rigid layer and the second rigid layer.

595. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 591 to 593, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first rigid layer and the second rigid layer, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending upward beyond the upper edge of the container.

596. An illuminated wake-up device as described in any one of claims 591 to 593 or 595, wherein any number of optical fiber bundles are enclosed between the first rigid layer and the second rigid layer, at least some of which have at least some extension segments extending out from the outer surface of at least one side wall of the container portion.

597. 597. An illuminated wake-up container as described in claim 595 or 596, wherein at least some of the extension segments are of sufficient length and composition to be movable by the touch of a hand or the gentle force of air applied thereto.

598. 590. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 589, wherein the on state includes an initial lower power on state that transitions to a higher power on state over a set period of time, such that the at least one light source responsively transitions from a corresponding lower brightness to a higher brightness over the set period of time.

599. 599. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 598, wherein the set period is within the range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

600. 600. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 599, wherein the set period is approximately 15 minutes.

601. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 598 to 600, wherein at the end of the set period, the mobile phone provides an audible wake-up alarm.

602. 598. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 590 to 597, wherein the on state of each of the plurality of light sources includes an initial lower power on state that transitions to a higher power on state over a set period of time, whereby each light source is configured to transition from a corresponding lower brightness to a higher brightness over the set period of time.

603. 603. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 602, wherein when the receiving circuit receives a wake-up signal from the mobile phone, the control circuit simultaneously switches each of the multiple light sources to its on state.

604. 603. An illuminated wake-up container as described in claim 602, wherein when the receiving circuit receives a wake-up signal from the mobile phone, the control circuit sequentially switches each of the plurality of light sources to its on state one after the other.

605. An illuminated wake-up container as described in claim 602 or 603, wherein the set period is within the range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

606. 606. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 605, wherein the set period is approximately 15 minutes.

607. An illuminated wake-up receptacle as described in any one of claims 602 to 606, wherein at the end of the set period, the mobile phone provides an audible wake-up alarm.

608. 605. The illumination wake-up container of claim 604, wherein the set period from the first on state of the successive on states to the last on state of the successive on states is within the range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

609. 609. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 608, wherein the set period is approximately 15 minutes.

610. 610. The illuminated wake-up receptacle of claim 608 or 609, wherein at the end of the set period, the mobile phone provides an audible wake-up alarm.

611. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 589 to 610, wherein the at least one side wall includes four side walls, whereby the container is configured in a square or rectangular shape of a corresponding type.

612. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 589 to 610, wherein the shape of at least one side wall is circular, whereby the container is configured with a corresponding type of rounded form.

613. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 589 to 610, wherein the at least one side wall is heart-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of heart shape.

614. An illuminated wake-up container as described in any one of claims 589 to 610, wherein the at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, whereby the container is configured in the form of a corresponding type of butterfly.

615. A glass container as described in any one of claims 473 to 499, further comprising a glass-blown partition element positioned at the bottom thereof to form a phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment associated with a respective charging pad provided operatively with the control circuit within the electronic device casing.

616. 216. The glass container of any one of claims 156-170, 200-208, and 214-215, including a glass-blown divider element positioned at the bottom thereof to form at least two compartments, each such compartment associated with a respective charging pad.

617. 213. The method of any one of claims 143-155, 171-199 and 209-212, comprising the further step of providing a glass-blown partition element on an interior surface of the second layer of glass.

618. A three-layer container as described in any one of claims 500 to 526, further comprising a glass-blown partition element positioned at the bottom thereof to form a phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment associated with a respective charging pad provided operatively with the control circuitry within the electronic device casing.

619. A stone container as described in any one of claims 226 to 230 and 251, including a glass-blown partition element positioned at the bottom thereof to form at least two compartments, each compartment associated with a respective charging pad.

620. 251. The method of any one of claims 216 to 225 and 231 to 250, comprising the further step of providing a glass-blown partition element on an inner surface of the second layer of glass.

621. A two-layer container as described in any one of claims 527 to 554, further comprising a glass-blown partition element positioned at the bottom thereof to form a phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment associated with a respective charging pad provided operatively with the control circuitry within the electronic device casing.

622. A stone container as described in any one of claims 260-264, 286, and 289-293, including a glass-blown partition element positioned at said bottom thereof to form at least two compartments, each such compartment being associated with a respective charging pad.

623. 289. The method of any one of claims 252-259, 265-285, and 287-288, comprising the further step of providing a glass-blown partition element on an interior surface of the second layer of glass.

624. 1. A method of making a glass panel assembly for use as an architectural and security item, comprising: providing a flat first layer of glass in a semi-molten state; providing a cluster of optical fibers, the optical fibers being bundled together at their input ends; applying the cluster of optical fibers onto the first layer of glass; forming a second layer of glass on the first layer of glass to encapsulate the cluster of optical fibers between the first layer of glass and the second layer of glass; operatively associating at least one light emitting element with the input ends of the cluster of optical fibers; providing electronic circuitry including a control circuit, a power source, and a motion detection component, each of which is operatively associated with the at least one light emitting element such that, in use, when a person approaches the glass panel as detected by the motion detection component, the control circuit activates the at least one light emitting element, thereby creating a desired light display; A method comprising:

625. 625. The method of claim 624, wherein the electronic circuit further includes a transmitter that sends a silent alarm signal to a property manager when the control circuit is set to security mode.

626. A window package comprising the glass panel assembly of claim 624 or 625.

627. A door package comprising the glass panel assembly of claim 624 or 625.

628. 627. A building structure comprising the window package of claim 626 or the door package of claim 627, or both.

629. A multi-mode chandelier, a base assembly configured to receive a plurality of lighting elements; a first plurality of lighting elements connectable to a wall switch; a second plurality of lighting elements each including a bundle of optical fibers; an electronics housing provided in association with the base assembly, the electronics housing including control circuitry for controlling illumination of the second plurality of lighting elements; at least one light source associated with the second plurality of lighting elements, the at least one light source concealed within the base assembly and operably associated with the control circuit; at least one motion detector provided within the base assembly and operatively associated with the control circuit; Equipped with a multimode chandelier, wherein when motion is detected by the at least one motion detector, the control circuit activates the at least one light source, thereby providing light along at least one of the bundles of optical fibers to a corresponding one of the second plurality of lighting elements.

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