Ring-shaped wearable device and method of use

Abstract

This disclosure provides a wearable device comprising a ring-shaped body, an input device, and an output device, designed for users including users with one or more disabilities. The invention also provides a system for wirelessly controlling the wearable device, a removable power storage system, a charging station, and a receiver including a receiver or smart receiver. The wearable device of this disclosure is configured to be modular and interchangeable, and the system of this disclosure is expandable to the internet and smart devices without requiring rewiring of existing devices. Methods of using such wearable devices, receivers, smart receivers, and systems are also provided herein.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 394,515, filed Aug. 2, 2022, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] This technology generally relates to devices, systems, and methods related to wearable devices. In some embodiments, this technology is directed to devices, systems, and methods for remotely managing an indoor environment system by a person with physical constraints.

Background Art

[0003] Portable electronic devices are now widespread around the world and perform various functions including controlling other electronic devices. Smartphones, tablet computers, e - book readers, and laptop computers are small and lightweight enough to be carried around and have on - board power storage devices and wireless communication units, so they can operate without a wired connection. However, these portable devices are not always within reach of the user, and their operation usually requires both hands and / or other input means, and the user needs to look at the device. Also, for users who are not proficient in technology, their operation may take time and be difficult. Specifically, in devices with touchscreens, both using both hands and the user looking at the device are required, and users who cannot perform either one of these actions cannot use the device. Wearable electronic devices address only one of these difficulties, and the device is not necessarily within reach of the user or carried around.

[0004] Wearable devices, such as eyeglasses, watches, armbands, hearing aids, and rings, can be worn on a part of the user's body rather than being physically held in the user's hand. These devices exhibit a variety of shapes and sizes, including various forms and reduced footprints. Wearable devices influence comfort, appearance, and ease of use.

[0005] Operating these wearable devices typically requires both hands, and often users need to interact with a graphical user interface (GUI) on the screen or provide voice commands as input. This poses a challenge for some users who permanently or temporarily lose the use of one or both hands, their eyes, or their voice. Specifically, users with poor fine motor control may find operating the touchscreen of a small wearable device extremely difficult. For example, users with poor gross motor control due to stroke or quadriplegia may find it difficult to use such devices because they cannot raise their arms to see the touchscreen or touch it with both hands. Users with visual impairments may find it very slow and / or cumbersome to use a screen reader or screen magnifier to operate the GUI on the touchscreen of a small wearable device. Furthermore, wearable devices generally need to be removed to recharge, during which time they are unusable.

[0006] In the United States, the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, published on September 15, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference, provide guidance on regulations for public buildings for persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. According to 28 CFR 35.151, public facilities must be “easily accessible and usable by persons with disabilities.” The Fair Housing Design Manual, incorporated herein by reference, provides guidance on regulations for accessible design in new multi-unit housing. These regulations include requirements for accessibility to environmental controls, such as light switches and thermostats. The Green Building Council, the publisher of LEED standards, promotes “inclusive design,” which includes assistive technologies “control of devices and systems that affect the occupancy of a space and user comfort, including but not limited to lighting, window blinds, and thermostats.” Countries around the world are promoting aging in their locations through regulations and incentives for adaptive control of internal environments.

[0007] Therefore, there is a persistent need for wearable devices that are comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to use for users of all abilities and disabilities, as well as systems and methods for using such wearable devices to control other electronic devices, thereby controlling various internal environments and making them accessible and inclusive. [Overview of the project]

[0008] Accordingly, wearable devices adapted for comfort, appearance, and ease of use are shown herein. This disclosure covers wearable devices, input devices, and output devices having a ring-shaped body. This disclosure also covers systems for wirelessly controlling a receiver to reset position, and methods for using such wearable devices, receivers, and systems for resetting position. This disclosure also covers systems for wirelessly controlling a smart receiver to cause a smart device to perform a function, and methods for performing a function using such wearable devices, smart receivers, and systems.

[0009] The present invention provides a wearable device comprising a ring-shaped body, one or more input devices provided in at least one region of the inner circumferential surface or at least one region of the outer circumferential surface, and one or more output devices provided in at least one region of the inner circumferential surface or at least one region of the outer circumferential surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, one or more input devices are selected from the group consisting of touch sensors, sound sensors, motion sensors, and buttons. In some embodiments, one or more output devices are selected from the group consisting of haptic sources, sound sources, and electromagnetic radiation sources. In some embodiments, the haptic source is configured to generate a haptic signal. In some embodiments, the sound source comprises a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal. In some embodiments, the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals. In some embodiments, the electromagnetic radiation source includes a light-emitting diode. In some embodiments, one or more electromagnetic radiation signals include one or more visible light signals or one or more invisible light signals. In some embodiments, one or more invisible light signals include infrared radiation or radio frequency radiation.

[0011] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more antenna assemblies, which are configured on the outer surface. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more wireless communication units. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more processors. In some embodiments, one or more processors are configured to control one or more functions of the wearable device. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises a memory for storing instructions that can be executed by one or more processors. In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, the wearable device is caused to detect sound, recognize voice commands, and communicate with one or more voice assistants.

[0012] In some embodiments, one or more wireless communication units are configured for wireless communication via Bluetooth, short-range wireless communication, RFID, Wi-Fi, mesh network, ultra-wideband, radio frequency, infrared, cellular communication, or a global positioning system. In some embodiments, one or more wireless communication units are configured for wireless communication via Bluetooth or mesh protocol with one or more hubs. In some embodiments, one or more hubs are configured to connect to the internet. In some embodiments, one or more hubs are selected from a group consisting of charging stations, mobile devices, and smart devices.

[0013] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more power storage devices configured to store power. In some embodiments, one or more power storage devices are removable and replaceable. In some embodiments, one or more power storage devices are configured to be charged at a charging station. In some embodiments, the charging station is configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices. In some embodiments, one or more power storage devices are configured for inductive or non-inductive wireless charging by pressure contact. In some embodiments, magnets are configured to align components for pressure contact. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more harvesting devices, one or more harvesting devices configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices, and one or more harvesting devices are thermoelectric generators or converters, such as piezoelectric devices.

[0014] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises one or more biometric sensors configured to sense and collect biometric information. In some embodiments, one or more biometric sensors are configured on an inner circumferential surface. In some embodiments, one or more biometric sensors are selected from the group consisting of heart rate sensors, oxygen saturation sensors, temperature sensors, blood pressure sensors, and glucose sensors. In some embodiments, one or more biometric sensors comprises a first temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and configured to sense the user's body temperature, and a second temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and configured to sense the ambient temperature.

[0015] In some embodiments, the touch sensor includes a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, an optical sensor, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor is configured on the outer surface. In some embodiments, the fingerprint sensor is configured on at least one region of the inner surface.

[0016] In some embodiments, the sound sensor comprises one or more microphones. In some embodiments, the one or more microphones comprises a first microphone configured to detect sound and a second microphone for detecting sound, wherein the first and second microphones are configured for active noise cancellation.

[0017] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. In some embodiments, the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. In some embodiments, the motion sensor and one or more processors are configured to calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational motion.

[0018] In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises a tactile surface configured to align the orientation of the wearable device with the user's finger. In some embodiments, the wearable device further comprises a power storage device indicator light configured on its outer surface.

[0019] In some embodiments, the wearable device is embodied as a ring comprising a first ring and a second ring, configured to share a center. In some embodiments, the first ring is detachable from the second ring. In some embodiments, The first ring is located proximal to the center, and the second ring is located distal to the center. In some embodiments, the first ring is incorporated within the second ring, and in some embodiments, the first ring is adjacent to the second ring. In some embodiments, one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner surface of the first ring, which is incorporated within the second ring. In some embodiments, the wearable device is embodied as a ring that is positioned on and surrounds the user's finger.

[0020] This disclosure relates to one or more wearable devices, The system is provided, comprising one or more receiving devices configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, one or more receiving devices comprises a receiver wireless communication unit, one or more receiver processors, one or more receiver power storage devices, an electromagnet, one or more position sensors, and a receiver memory. In some embodiments, the receiver memory stores receiver instructions that can be executed by one or more receiver processors, and when these instructions are executed, cause one or more receiving devices to detect the position of an electromagnet, actuate the electromagnet, and reset its position.

[0021] In some embodiments, the receiver wireless communication unit includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of solenoids, servo motors, stepping motors, and motors.

[0022] In some embodiments, one or more receiving devices further comprises a receiver electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and one or more wearable devices further comprises an electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of one or more receiving devices.

[0023] This disclosure provides a system comprising one or more wearable devices and one or more smart receivers configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, one or more smart receivers comprises a smart receiver wireless communication unit, one or more smart receiver power storage devices, one or more smart receiver processors, and a smart receiver memory. In some embodiments, the smart receiver wireless communication unit comprises a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, one or more smart receivers further comprises a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and one or more wearable devices further comprises an electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation source of one or more smart receivers.

[0024] In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more wearable devices are caused to detect smart receiver identification information from the smart receiver memory, connect to the internet, and perform one or more functions on one or more smart receivers. In some embodiments, the memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more wearable devices are caused to receive smart receiver identification information transmitted wirelessly by a smart receiver wireless communication unit, connect to the internet, and perform one or more functions on one or more smart receivers.

[0025] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling one or more receiving devices, including powering one or more wearable devices and operating one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the operating step includes touching one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving one or more wearable devices. In some embodiments, the method further includes executing instructions, detecting the position of an electromagnet, operating the electromagnet, and resetting the position. In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by a receiver electromagnetic radiation source and operating one or more output devices by wireless communication in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

[0026] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling one or more smart receiving devices, including powering one or more wearable devices and operating one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the method further includes detecting smart receiver identification information from a smart receiver memory, connecting to the Internet, and causing one or more functions to be executed on one or more smart devices.

[0027] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling one or more receiving devices, including powering one or more wearable devices of the system disclosed herein and operating one or more input devices. In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by a receiver electromagnetic radiation source. In some embodiments, the method further includes operating one or more output devices in response to the one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

[0028] These and other embodiments are described in more detail in the following modes for carrying out the invention. To avoid doubt, the technology of the present invention is not limited to the various embodiments herein, but rather is described by the various embodiments herein.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] [Figure 1A] Figure 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary wearable device.

[0030] [Figure 1B] Figure 1B is an exploded perspective view of the wearable device of Figure 1A.

[0031] [Figure 1C] Figure 1C is an exploded perspective view of the wearable device of Figure 1A.

[0032] [Figure 2A] Figure 2A is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0033] [Figure 2B] Figure 2B is a perspective view of the wearable device with the power storage device removed from the wearable device of Figure 2A.

[0034] [Figure 2C] Figure 2C is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0035] [Figure 2D] Figure 2D is a perspective view of the wearable device with two power storage devices removed from the wearable device of Figure 2C.

[0036] [Figure 2E] Figure 2E is a perspective view of another exemplary wearable device.

[0037] [Figure 2F]Figure 2F is a top view of the wearable device shown in Figure 2E.

[0038] [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] [Figure 4A] Figure 4A shows an exemplary wearable device positioned on a user's finger.

[0040] [Figure 4B] Figure 4B shows the movements of the user's finger and wearable device as shown in Figure 4A.

[0041] [Figure 4C] Figure 4C shows the movements of the user's hand and wearable device as shown in Figure 4A.

[0042] [Figure 4D] Figure 4D shows a user's thumb operating the touch sensor, button, or both the touch sensor and button of the wearable device shown in Figure 4A.

[0043] [Figure 5A] Figure 5A shows an exemplary system including a wearable device, a receiver, and wireless communication between them attached to a light switch. The light switch needs to be activated using the receiver.

[0044] [Figure 5B] Figure 5B shows an exemplary system including a wearable device, a receiver mounted on a toggle light switch, and wireless communication between them. The toggle light switch may be operated manually or by wireless communication with the receiver.

[0045] [Figure 5C]Figure 5C shows the system shown in Figure 5B and includes an exploded perspective view and a block diagram of the receiver mounted on the toggle light switch.

[0046] [Figure 5D] Figure 5D shows an exemplary system including a wearable device, a receiver mounted on a rocker light switch, and wireless communication between them. The rocker light switch can be activated manually or wirelessly with the receiver.

[0047] [Figure 5E] Figure 5E shows an exploded perspective view of an exemplary system including a wearable device, a receiver mounted on a rocker light switch, and wireless communication between them.

[0048] [Figure 5F] Figure 5F shows another exemplary system including a wearable device, a smart switch, a smart receiver, a block diagram of the smart receiver, a charging station, a network, and wireless communication.

[0049] [Figure 5G] Figure 5G shows an embodiment of the system of the present invention, including wireless communication with an exemplary hub and an exemplary smart device.

[0050] [Figure 6A] Figures 6A to 6C are flowcharts illustrating how to operate a wearable device and control one or more receiving devices without requiring an internet connection, according to embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods of this disclosure. [Figure 6B] Same as above. [Figure 6C] Same as above.

[0051] [Figure 7A]Figures 7A–7C are flowcharts illustrating how to operate a wearable device and control one or more receiving devices, including button touch inputs, without requiring an internet connection, according to embodiments of the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure. [Figure 7B] Same as above. [Figure 7C] Same as above.

[0052] [Figure 8] Figures 8A to 8E illustrate embodiments of the ring design.

[0053] [Figure 9] Figures 9A to 9E illustrate embodiments of the ring design.

[0054] [Figure 10] Figures 10A to 10E illustrate embodiments of the ring design.

[0055] [Figure 11] Figures 11A to 11E illustrate embodiments of the ring design.

[0056] [Figure 12] Figures 12A to 12E illustrate embodiments of the ring design.

[0057] [Figure 13] Figure 13 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the ring design.

[0058] [Figure 14] Figures 14-17 illustrate embodiments of the switch plate design.

[0059] [Figure 15] Same as above. [Figure 16] Same as above. [Figure 17] Same as above. [Figure 18] Figures 18A to 18D illustrate embodiments of switch plate design.

[0060] [Figure 19] Figures 19A to 19D illustrate embodiments of the rocker plate design. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0061] Modes for carrying out the invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Referring to the drawings, similar components are given the same reference numerals, and different reference numerals may be used to distinguish similar components. The drawings and representative embodiments described herein are presented as examples only and are not limited thereto. Some components may not be present in various embodiments, and some embodiments may use components not illustrated in the drawings. By modifying the form and details of the embodiments disclosed herein, equivalent embodiments may be obtained that remain within the scope of the appended claims.

[0062] definition Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in this specification and in the appended claims have the same meaning as they would be understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used herein are not intended to be limiting, but are used for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments described herein.

[0063] As used herein, the use of a singular term to describe a single component may, depending on the context, encompass multiple such components. Similarly, the use of a plural term to describe multiple components may, depending on the context, encompass a single component.

[0064] In the descriptions used herein, sequential numbers, such as “first,” “second,” etc., are used to identify components and do not limit the number of components. These terms are generally used only to distinguish one component from another. As used herein, the terms “inside” and “outside” are for illustrative purposes only as reference locations and are not necessarily absolute locations.

[0065] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include plural forms and, unless otherwise explicitly stated in the context, correspond to the meanings of "one or more," "at least one," and "one or more."

[0066] As used herein, terms such as “includes” and “contains” are intended to indicate the presence of some components, functions, or processes disclosed herein, and it should be understood that fewer or more components, functions, or processes may be used.

[0067] Wearable devices As shown in the exemplary embodiments of Figures 1A, 2A, 2C, and 2E, the wearable devices disclosed herein may exhibit a variety of shapes to enhance comfort, aesthetic appearance, and ease of use.

[0068] In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 1A, the wearable device 100 is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body 103 comprises an inner circumferential surface 105 and an outer circumferential surface 107. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 109 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 103. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 111 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 103.

[0069] In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 2A, the wearable device 200 is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body 203 comprises an inner circumferential surface 205 and an outer circumferential surface 207. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 209 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 203. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 211 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 203. The wearable device 200 comprises a first ring 201 and a second ring 223, configured to share a center.

[0070] In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figure 2C, the wearable device 210 is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body 203 comprises an inner surface 205 and an outer surface 207. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner surface 209 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 203. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer surface 211 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body 203. The wearable device 210 comprises a first ring 201, a second ring 223, and a third ring 225, and the first ring 201, the second ring 223, and the third ring 225 are configured to share a center.

[0071] In the exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 2E and 2F, the wearable device 220 comprises a first ring 212 and a second ring 214, configured such that the first ring 212 and the second ring 214 share a center. In this embodiment, the first ring 212 is close to the center, and the second ring 214 is distal to the center, i.e., the first ring 212 is incorporated within the second ring 214. In this embodiment, the first ring may include a removable and replaceable inner ring equipped with one or more biometric sensors.

[0072] Referring here to the exploded perspective view in Figure 1B, the components of the wearable device 100 are shown. One or more input devices 102 are shown along the annular structure, and one or more input devices may include a touch sensor, a sound sensor, a motion sensor, and a button. One or more output devices 104 are shown along the annular structure, and one or more output devices may include a haptic source, a sound source, and an electromagnetic radiation source. The electromagnetic radiation source can transmit signals by BT protocol, BTLE protocol, Near Field Communication (NFC) protocol, Wi-Fi, mesh network (e.g., Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.), ultra-wideband, RF (radio frequency), IR (infrared), cellular communication (2G, 3G, 4G / LTE, LTE-M / LTE-Cat-M, NB-IoT, etc.), or Global Positioning System (GPS). One or more antenna assemblies 113 and one or more wireless communication units 115 are shown along the annular structure. The processor 119, memory 121, power storage device 123, and energy harvesting device 125 are shown along the annular structure.

[0073] Referring here to the exploded perspective view of Figure 1C, one or more biometric sensors 127 are shown in at least one region of the inner circumferential surface of the annular structure. In this embodiment, one or more biometric sensors 127 are configured on the inner circumferential surface of the first ring 131. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 is configured to share a center with the second ring 133, and the second ring 133 is removable from the first ring 131. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 is close to the center, and the second ring 133 is distal to the center, i.e., the first ring 131 is incorporated into the second ring 133. In this embodiment, the first ring 131 may be considered an inner ring, and the inner ring may be interchangeable (i.e., inner rings having different biometric sensors may be interchangeable). In some embodiments, the wearable device may include a tactile surface, including a raised or recessed surface, configured to orient the wearable device relative to the user's finger. In some embodiments, by placing this tactile surface on the button itself, not only can the button's position be identified, but the ring's orientation can also be aligned without looking at it. This is particularly useful for people with poor or no vision (visually impaired), as well as for everyone in dark places (e.g., at night) or in complete darkness (e.g., while sleeping).

[0074] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the second ring 223 is a power storage device and a removable component of the wearable device 200, i.e., it can be removed from the first ring 201. As shown in Figure 2A, the second ring 223 is configured to be attached to the first ring 201 to supply stored power to the components of the wearable device 200. In this embodiment, the power storage device is removable and replaceable, and when the power storage device runs out of charge, it can be removed and replaced with a fully charged power storage device. When the battery is depleted, the user does not need to remove the wearable device; they can simply replace the depleted battery with a fully charged battery.

[0075] The user can continue using the wearable device while a depleted power storage device is being charged at a charging station configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices using wired or wireless charging. The wearable device may include a power storage device indicator light configured on its outer surface and configured to emit visible light to warn the user that the power storage device needs to be recharged. The power storage device may be any suitable type of battery, such as lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.

[0076] Therefore, the wearable device may comprise a first ring and a second ring, configured to share a center. In one embodiment, the first ring is detachable from the second ring. In another embodiment, the first ring is adjacent to the second ring, and the first ring comprises a power storage device.

[0077] A removable first ring may be magnetically attached to the second ring. The first and second rings may consist of two or more contacts to avoid shaking when the first and second rings interlock. At a minimum, the contacts between the interlocking first and second rings must include power and ground. The distance between the contacts may vary, such as adjacent to each other, on opposite sides of each other, 120 degrees apart from each other (e.g., for three contacts), or in any other configuration depending on the complexity of the design, and to minimize the risk of short circuits, etc. The wearable device may be configured to be waterproof.

[0078] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 2C and 2D, the second ring 223 and the third ring 225 are power storage devices and are removable components of the wearable device 210. In other words, they can be removed from the first ring 201. As shown in Figure 2C, the second ring 223 and the third ring 225 are configured to be attached to the first ring 201 in order to supply stored power to the components of the wearable device 210. In this embodiment, the power storage devices are removable, and if one power storage device runs out of charge, the other power storage device remains attached, so the one power storage device can be removed and recharged without losing functionality of the wearable device. If one power storage device runs out of charge, the user does not need to remove the wearable device; they can simply remove the depleted power storage device and continue to use the wearable device powered by the remaining power storage device. In some embodiments, these removable power storage devices may be magnetically attached to facilitate removal and attachment.

[0079] In the embodiments shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the button 208 is an input device provided on the outer surface, and the electromagnetic radiation source 206 is an output device provided on the outer surface. The user can perform touch input by briefly pressing the button 208 or by pressing and holding the button 208 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, the button may protrude or be coplanar with respect to adjacent surfaces. The electromagnetic radiation source 206 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including invisible light signals, such as infrared radiation ("IR").

[0080] Figure 3 is a block diagram of a wearable device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. An exemplary wearable device 200 is shown to include components such as a control unit 363, one or more input devices 302, one or more output devices 304, a power supply unit 362, a communication unit 361, and one or more biometric sensors 327. It is understood that not all of the exemplary components must be implemented, and fewer or more components may be implemented instead.

[0081] More specifically, the control unit 363 typically functions to control the overall operation of the wearable device 200, in addition to operations associated with application programs stored in memory 321. One or more processors 319 can control one or more functions of the wearable device by processing data, information, signals, etc., or by invoking application programs. Memory 321 may be configured to store instructions and application programs (or applications) that can be executed by one or more processors 319 of the wearable device 200, data or instructions for the operation of the wearable device 200, etc. Some application programs may be downloaded from an external server or network via wireless communication, while others may be installed at the time of manufacture or shipment of the wearable device. It is common for application programs to be stored in memory 321, installed in the wearable device 200, and executed by one or more processors 319 to perform operations or functions.

[0082] One or more processors 319 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generating data as output. One or more processors 319 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to microprocessors, central processing units, microcontrollers, reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), composite instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessors, system-on-a-chip (SoCs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), etc. The microarchitecture of one or more processors 319 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer executable instructions and may include any number of components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the wearable device 200 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), including flex PCBs, rigid-flex PCBs, and rigid PCBs.

[0083] More specifically, one or more input devices 302 may include a touch sensor 331, an audio sensor 333, a motion sensor 335, and a button 308. Data may be acquired by one or more input devices 302 and analyzed and processed according to user commands. The touch sensor may include a fingerprint sensor, a pressure sensor, or a touch sensor. The fingerprint sensor may be configured on at least one area of ​​the inner surface, and the pressure sensor and button may be configured on the outer surface. The pressure or touch sensor may include a capacitive sensor array, which may include a matrix mutual capacitive architecture, a pixel self-capacitive architecture, etc. The button, pressure or touch sensor, or motion sensor may activate the fingerprint sensor or electromagnetic radiation source, that is, when the pressure sensor detects pressure or the motion sensor detects movement.

[0084] The sound sensor may include one or more microphones. The one or more microphones may include a first microphone configured to detect sound and a second microphone for detecting sound, and the first and second microphones may be configured for active noise cancellation.

[0085] The wearable device further comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer, and the motion sensor is configured to receive information from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer. The accelerometer is a piezoelectric accelerometer, including high-impedance or low-impedance piezoelectric accelerometers, and is configured to detect and calculate vibration, tilt, shaking, rotation, etc. The gyroscope may be a piezoelectric gyroscope configured to detect angular rotation velocity and acceleration. The magnetometer detects a magnetic field or magnetic dipole moment and measures the direction, intensity, and relative change of the magnetic field. The motion sensor 335 and one or more processors 319 may be configured to calculate acceleration, velocity, linear acceleration along the x, y, or z axis, and rotational displacement around the x, y, or z axis.

[0086] More specifically, one or more output devices 304 may include a haptic source 341, a sound source 343, and an electromagnetic radiation source 345. The haptic source 341 may be configured to generate a haptic signal, or to generate a haptic signal when a button is pressed or pressed and held. The haptic source 341 may be configured to generate a haptic signal when the wearable device is pointed towards a valid receiver, regardless of whether the user has pressed or held down the button. The haptic source 341 may be configured to generate a haptic signal whose frequency increases as the user approaches a valid receiver, thereby enabling direction guidance and navigation for visually impaired users.

[0087] The sound source 343 may include a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal. The electromagnetic radiation source 345 may be configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals. The electromagnetic radiation source may include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and the electromagnetic radiation signals may include one or more visible light signals and one or more invisible light signals. One or more invisible light signals may include infrared (IR) radiation or radio frequency (RF) radiation.

[0088] More specifically, the power supply unit 362 may include one or more power storage devices 323 and one or more energy harvesting devices 325. One or more power storage devices 323 may be configured to store power, and one or more energy harvesting devices 325 may be configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices 323. One or more energy harvesting devices 325 may passively recharge one or more power storage devices 323 using any suitable power generation method, including thermoelectric generators (TEGs) using the Seebeck effect, piezoelectric elements using motion, transducers using gravity, biofuel cells using sweat, etc.

[0089] More specifically, the communication unit 361 may include one or more antenna assemblies 313 and one or more wireless communication units 315. The communication unit 361 enables communication, for example, wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more receiving devices, wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more smart device receivers, wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and one or more hubs (including smart devices, charging stations, and mobile devices) configured to connect to the Internet, and wireless communication between the wearable device 200 and at least one network. One or more antenna assemblies 313 may be configured on the outer surface to facilitate wireless communication. The communication unit 361 may be configured using a received signal strength indicator (RSSI), a received channel power indicator (RCPI), or a ping delay in milliseconds, which may also be used for location information determination.

[0090] One or more wireless communication units 315 may be configured for wireless communication using Bluetooth (BT) protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) protocol, NFC protocol, Wi-Fi, mesh network (e.g., Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave, etc.), ultra-wideband, RF, IR, cellular communication, or GPS. The NFC protocol may be configured to scan for nearby devices at time intervals or to scan when motion sensor 335 detects motion.

[0091] More specifically, one or more biometric sensors 327 may include a heart rate sensor 351, an oxygen saturation sensor 353, one or more temperature sensors 355, a blood pressure sensor 357, and a glucose sensor 359. The biometric sensors 327 may be configured on the inner surface, may be configured for relative measurement, and may require calibration for absolute measurement. One or more temperature sensors 355 may include a first temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the inner surface and configured to sense the user's body temperature, and a second temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the outer surface and configured to sense the ambient temperature. One or more temperature sensors 355 may include contact or non-contact temperature sensors (e.g., optical) and may be configured to convert the measured temperature to the user's internal body temperature. The wearable device may consist of two or more biometric sensors to obtain accurate biometric data and reduce the number of false negatives and false positives.

[0092] The wearable device 200 may have a memory 321 configured to store instructions that can be executed by one or more processors 319. When these instructions are executed, the wearable device is caused to detect sound, recognize trigger words, recognize voice commands, and communicate with one or more voice assistants. In some embodiments, the wearable device 200 consists of a firmware / software voice wrapper that enables interoperability with all voice assistants, such as Alexa, Siri, Cortana, Google, etc., from a single wearable device. This eliminates the need for separate voice transmitters for each voice transmitter (e.g., separate Alexa transmitter, separate Siri transmitter, separate Google transmitter, etc.). In some embodiments, the user can press and hold a button to activate a sound sensor, allowing the user to provide voice commands to the voice assistant.

[0093] As shown in the exemplary embodiment of Figure 4A, a user can wear the wearable device 400 on their finger 402 by inserting their finger into the ring-shaped body. The wearable device 400 can be embodied as a ring configured to be positioned on any of the user's fingers (i.e., positioned on and surrounding the user's finger), including the user's thumb, for the most ergonomic use. As shown in Figures 4B and 4C, the user can perform a variety of actions using the muscles of their hand. As shown in Figure 4B, the user moves their fingers by moving the small muscles of their hand (i.e., fine motor control – most ergonomic and least energy-consuming). As shown in Figure 4C, the user moves their hand by moving the large muscles of their hand (i.e., gross motor control – less ergonomic and more energy-consuming). Motion sensors in the wearable device can detect finger movements, hand movements, and user body movements. The wearable device is configured to receive data from the motion sensors as input, process the input data according to computer executable instructions, and generate data corresponding to gestures or actions as output. As shown in Figure 4D, the user may activate a touch sensor, pressure sensor, or button with a finger, including an adjacent finger (e.g., a thumb).

[0094] Wearable devices and receiver systems As shown in the exemplary embodiments of Figures 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G, the wearable devices disclosed herein may be incorporated into a system comprising one or more receivers, one or more smart receivers, and one or more hubs and smart devices. The wearable devices may be configured to communicate with one or more receivers, one or more smart receivers, and one or more hubs and smart devices.

[0095] In Figure 5A, the wearable device 500 can be embodied as a ring positioned on the user's finger and configured to communicate with one or more receiving devices 512. An electromagnetic radiation signal 504 is emitted from the wearable device's electromagnetic radiation source and can be received by the receiving device's electromagnetic radiation sensor 514. The receiving device 512 may be mounted on a switch plate 575 of either a toggle light switch or a rocker light switch. The light switch may be operated by manually pressing a switch button 577 (i.e., switching either the toggle light switch or the rocker light switch). The switch button 577 may be coplanar, raised, or recessed relative to the device faceplate 579.

[0096] In Figure 5B, the wearable device 500 may be embodied as a ring positioned on the user's finger and configured to communicate with one or more receivers 512 mounted on a toggle light switch. An electromagnetic radiation signal 504 is emitted from the wearable device's electromagnetic radiation source and can be received by the receiver's electromagnetic radiation sensor 514. The receiver 512 may be mounted on the switch plate 586 of the toggle light switch. The toggle switch 585 may be operated manually and may be equipped with a ferromagnetic switch extender 587 to enable magnetic control of the toggle switch using a hidden electromagnet. The ferromagnetic switch extender 587 protrudes over the receiver to facilitate manual switching.

[0097] Figure 5C shows an exploded perspective view of the receiver of Figure 5B, and also includes block diagrams of the receiver according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The receiver 512 is shown to comprise components such as a receiver wireless communication unit 591, one or more receiver processors 592, one or more receiver power storage devices 593, an electromagnet 594, one or more position sensors 595, and a receiver memory 596. In another embodiment, the receiver 512 does not include any position sensors 595. In another embodiment, the wearable device 500 wirelessly communicates with both the receiver 512 and the charging station 518, and the charging station 518 wirelessly communicates with a network.

[0098] More specifically, the receiver wireless communication unit 591 enables communication, for example, wireless communication between a wearable device 500 and a receiving device 512. The receiver wireless communication unit 591 includes a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect electromagnetic radiation signals 504 emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device.

[0099] One or more receiver processors 592 typically function to control the overall operation of the receiving device 512, in addition to operations associated with application programs stored in the receiver memory 596. One or more receiver processors 592 can control one or more functions of the receiving device by processing data, information, signals, etc., or by invoking application programs. The receiver memory 596 may be configured to store instructions and application programs (or applications) executable by one or more processors 592, data or instructions for the operation of the receiving device 512, etc. Some application programs may be downloaded from an external server or network via wireless communication, while others may be installed at the time of manufacture or shipment of the receiving device. It is common for application programs to be stored in the receiver memory 596, installed in the receiving device 512, and executed by one or more receiver processors 592 to perform operations or functions.

[0100] One or more receiver processors 592 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer-executable instructions, and generating data as output. One or more receiver processors 592 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to microprocessors, central processing units, microcontrollers, reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), composite instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessors, system-on-a-chip (SoCs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), etc. The microarchitecture of one or more receiver processors 592 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer-executable instructions and may include any number of components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the receiver 512 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), including flex PCBs, rigid-flex PCBs, and rigid PCBs.

[0101] One or more receiver power storage devices 593 may be configured to store power. One or more receiver power storage devices 593 may be removable, rechargeable, and replaceable. One or more power storage devices 593 may be any preferred type of battery, such as lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc. The electromagnet 594 may include a solenoid, servo motor, stepping motor, motor, etc. Another embodiment of the receiver may include one or more limit switches and / or one or more position sensors 595, which may include a Hall effect sensor configured to detect the state of the electromagnet 594 by the presence and magnitude of a magnetic field. One or more position sensors may be magnetic, optical, inductive, etc., and may be linear or rotary. The receiver 512 may be configured such that the receiver memory 596 stores receiver instructions that can be executed by one or more receiver processors 592, and when these instructions are executed, the receiver 512 causes the receiver 512 to use one or more position sensors 595 to detect the position of the electromagnet 594, to actuate the electromagnet 594, and to reset its position. Another embodiment of the receiving device 512 may also include a receiver electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals that can be detected by one or more wearable devices equipped with electromagnetic radiation sensors.

[0102] As shown in Figure 5C, the receiver 512 may be mounted on the toggle light switch 585 and switch plate 586 by magnetic force from a magnet 589, for example. The light switch 585 may protrude through the cavity of the receiver, with an electromagnet 594 and one or more position sensors 595 configured to allow resetting of the light switch position. The light switch 585 may be equipped with a ferromagnetic light switch extender 587 to allow magnetic control of the toggle switch using a hidden electromagnet. The ferromagnetic switch extender 587 may protrude through the receiver and remain accessible for manual switching. The light switch 585 may be covered as shown in Figure 5A, and configured to allow operation of the light switch, such as a toggle switch or rocker switch, by pressing a switch button 577 by hand.

[0103] The user can activate the wearable device 500 by pointing to the finger wearing the device, thereby emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal 504, including an IR signal. A receiver 512 mounted on a switch plate 586 detects the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 using a receiver wireless communication unit 591, and one or more receiver processors 592 receive the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 as input and process the electromagnetic radiation signal 504 according to computer executable instructions stored in a receiver memory 596. When the receiver instructions are executed, the receiver 512 may use one or more position sensors 595 to detect the positions of the electromagnet 594 and the light switch 585, activate the electromagnet 594, and reset the positions of the electromagnet 594 and the light switch 585. The receiver can emit one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals to wirelessly communicate information back to the wearable device 500.

[0104] As shown in Figure 5D, the receiver 530 may be mounted on the rocker light switch 532 and switch plate 534 by magnetic force or the like. The rocker light switch 532 may protrude from the receiver 530 so that the user can manually operate the rocker light switch 532. Figure 5E shows an exploded perspective view of the receiver in Figure 5D.

[0105] In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on various light switches, including toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary knob switches, side switches, sliders, push-button switches, single-pole switches, multi-position switches, dimmer switches, programmable timer switches, etc. In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on doors, including doors in houses, commercial buildings, automobiles, trains, boats, airplanes, etc., and the user may be able to open the door. In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on windows, including doors in houses, commercial buildings, automobiles, trains, boats, etc., and the user may be able to open the window. In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on window coverings, including curtains, shades, blinds, etc., and the user may be able to open the window covering. In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on faucets, knobs, flush push buttons, flush handles, etc. In some embodiments, the receiving device may be mounted on a wall socket / plug to control an internal relay that controls the flow of AC power from the wall to a device connected to an outlet. In some embodiments, the user may control the receiving device using, for example, input devices such as touch sensors, sound sensors, motion sensors, and buttons, and control objects within the line of sight from a distance using IR. In some embodiments, a user can control a receiving device using, for example, input devices such as touch sensors, sound sensors, motion sensors, and buttons, and remotely control objects outside of their line of sight using BT, BTLE, or mesh networks.

[0106] In Figure 5F, the wearable device 500 is embodied as a ring positioned on the user's finger and configured to communicate with one or more smart receivers 540 attached to one or more smart devices 588, and to communicate with one or more hubs, one or more of which are configured to connect to a network including the Internet, and the network is configured to connect to one or more smart devices 588. One or more of the hubs may include a charging station 518. The electromagnetic radiation signal 504 is emitted from the electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device and may be received by the smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 of the smart receiver.

[0107] In some embodiments, one or more smart receivers are configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. One or more smart receivers 540 may transmit smart receiver identification information (obtained from smart receiver memory 584) by electromagnetic radiation signals transmitted by a smart receiver wireless communication unit 581. In one embodiment, one or more smart receivers 540 can transmit smart receiver identification information (obtained from smart receiver memory 584) by infrared radiation. In one embodiment, one or more smart receivers 540 can transmit smart receiver identification information (obtained from smart receiver memory 584) by BT or BTLE. A wearable device 500 receives the smart receiver identification information and executes commands to obtain output values ​​corresponding to smart receiver identification information input values ​​from a lookup table, thereby causing one or more smart devices to perform one or more functions. The retrieval and execution of commands from the lookup table may be performed by the wearable device memory or within the network. Once the identification information of the smart device that the user intends to control is determined, the API of the appropriate smart device can be called within the network. A system comprising one or more wearable devices and one or more smart receivers may be configured such that one or more smart receivers can be attached to one or more existing smart devices without requiring expensive and time-consuming modifications.

[0108] Figure 5F shows a block diagram of a smart receiver according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The smart receiver 540 is shown to comprise components, for example, a smart receiver wireless communication unit 581, one or more smart processors 582, one or more smart receiver power storage devices 583, and a smart receiver memory 584. The smart receiver 540 is shown mounted on a smart device 588, which communicates wirelessly with a network, for example, using Wi-Fi 544. The wearable device 500 can communicate wirelessly with a network by transmitting and receiving electromagnetic radiation signals 542.

[0109] More specifically, the smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 enables communication, for example, wireless communication between a wearable device 500 and a smart receiver 540. The smart receiver wireless communication unit 581 includes a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect electromagnetic radiation signals 504 emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of the wearable device.

[0110] One or more smart receiver processors 582 typically function to control the overall operation of the smart receiver 540, in addition to operations associated with application programs stored in the smart receiver memory 584. One or more smart receiver processors 582 can control one or more functions of the smart receiver by processing data, information, signals, etc., or by invoking application programs. The smart receiver memory 584 may be configured to store instructions and application programs (or applications) executable by one or more smart receiver processors 582, data or instructions for the operation of the smart receiver 540, etc. Some application programs may be downloaded from an external server or network via wireless communication, while others may be installed at the time of manufacture or shipment of the smart receiver. It is common for application programs to be stored in the smart receiver memory 584, installed in the smart receiver 540, and executed by one or more smart receiver processors 582 to perform operations or functions. The smart receiver memory 584 may store instructions that can be executed by one or more smart receiver processors 582. When these instructions are executed, the wearable device 500 is caused to detect smart receiver identification information from the smart receiver memory 584, to communicate with a network including the internet, and to perform one or more functions on the smart device 588.

[0111] One or more smart receiver processors 582 may include any suitable processing unit capable of receiving data as input, processing the input data according to computer-executable instructions, and generating data as output. One or more smart receiver processors 582 may include any suitable processing unit, including but not limited to microprocessors, central processing units, microcontrollers, reduced instruction set computer (RISC) microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), composite instruction set computer (CISC) microprocessors, system-on-a-chip (SoC), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), etc. The microarchitecture of one or more smart receiver processors 582 may be designed to support any of a variety of computer-executable instructions and may include any number of components, including multiplexers, registers, arithmetic logic units, branch predictors, cache controllers for controlling read / write operations to cache memory, etc. The components of the smart receiver 540 may be configured on a printed circuit board (PCB), including flex PCBs and rigid-flex PCBs.

[0112] One or more smart receiver power storage devices 583 may be configured to store power. One or more smart receiver power storage devices 583 may be any suitable type of battery, such as lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, etc.

[0113] In Figure 5G, the wearable device 500 is embodied as a ring placed on the user's finger and configured to communicate with one or more hubs, one or more of which are configured to connect to a network including the Internet, and the network is configured to connect to smart devices including smart light switches, smart thermostats, smart TVs, etc. One or more hubs may include smart devices 516, charging stations 518, mobile smart devices 520, etc.

[0114] The system shown in Figure 5G may be configured for payment processing. At the point of sale, the wearable device 500 can wirelessly communicate with a mobile phone using, for example, a 13.56 MHz antenna via the Bluetooth protocol (also known as Bluetooth) to receive payment information, such as credit card information, debit card information, etc. The wearable device can also wirelessly communicate with a network, such as the internet, via Wi-Fi or a mesh protocol to receive payment information.

[0115] The devices and systems of this disclosure may be used to facilitate navigation for visually impaired persons in a space equipped with one or more receivers or one or more smart receivers. A wearable device can calculate its position using an accelerometer (to measure steps) and a gyroscope (to measure angles), as well as communication between the wearable device and one or more receivers or smart receivers (using RSSI / RCPI or IR or other electromagnetic wave sources for time of flight). One or more processors may calculate polar coordinates (r and theta) to determine the user's position. The wearable device can locate its position using a GPS system, and by pairing the wearable device with a mobile phone via Wi-Fi, RSSI, or Bluetooth, the user can calculate its position based on signal strength at a distance between the wearable device and the charging station 518.

[0116] Wearable devices can be set to scan mode to provide direction and navigation to visually impaired users. In scan mode, the wearable device 500 provides haptic feedback to the user when it is pointed towards the smart receiver 540 or receiver 512. The frequency of haptic feedback may increase as the user moves towards the smart receiver 540 or receiver 512. In this way, the user can face the correct direction (with the first haptic feedback) and move correctly (by the subsequent increasing frequency of haptic feedback). The smart receivers 540 and 512 are typically mounted on light switches near doors, allowing users to move in both known spaces (e.g., the user's own home) and unknown spaces (e.g., unfamiliar buildings). In known spaces, the accuracy of direction and navigation can be further improved by using additional information, such as steps, angles, and direction (obtained by an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer, respectively), in combination with GPS, Wi-Fi, RSSI, Wi-Fi RCPI, or Wi-Fi latency.

[0117] The devices, systems, and methods of this disclosure can be optimized for ease of use for users with disabilities, including those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, nonverbal impairment, loss of fine motor control (e.g., arthritis of the hand), loss of gross motor control, or motor impairment (e.g., wheelchair users, crutch users, walker users, cane users, etc.). These devices, systems, and methods eliminate the need for users to access the internet, the need for expensive and time-consuming modifications to existing wall switches into smart switches, and the ability to control existing smart devices. They also eliminate the need for users to install smart speakers in every room to control all the light switches. Furthermore, they eliminate the need for users to constantly carry a smartphone to control their living environment. Finally, they eliminate the need for users to pair every switch and every device with a smart speaker one by one. They also eliminate the need for users to use apps to control such receiving devices, thereby enabling guests, such as friends and family, to use their own rings in the home, creating network effects. This device, system, and method eliminates the need for users to rewire, saving up to 11 hours and $2000 in a typical single-family home. This device, system, and method also allows users to natively control their televisions using infrared signals, without the need for any external receiving components.

[0118] The devices and systems described herein may require permission to configure control and privacy settings via a mobile phone application or a web portal. This allows the user to indicate which receivers are public (i.e., controllable by guests), which are semi-public (i.e., controllable by trusted agents), and which are private (i.e., controllable only by the user).

[0119] The devices and systems of this disclosure may be configured by the user to enable remote monitoring and communication with healthcare providers, such as physicians or nurses. When a wearable device detects input exceeding a predetermined range customized for each user, the wearable device may send an emergency signal to a healthcare provider (e.g., a registered nurse, nurse, or physician). For example, a motion sensor may detect a fall, and one or more biometric sensors may detect vital signs (e.g., heart rate, oxygen, body temperature, blood pressure, or blood glucose levels exceeding thresholds set by the healthcare provider). The wearable device may transmit this information to the healthcare provider, who may contact the user, family, or trusted agent, or communicate with emergency services, to obtain further information. The healthcare provider may remotely monitor this data and intervene as necessary.

[0120] As shown in the flowcharts of Figures 6A, 6B, and 6C, the wearable devices of this disclosure consist of instructions executable by one or more processors and may control one or more receivers without requiring an internet connection. In Figure 6A, a user can operate a touch sensor to activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers. In Figure 6B, a user can operate a motion sensor to activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers. In Figure 6C, a user can operate a sound sensor to activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers.

[0121] As shown in the flowcharts of Figures 7A, 7B, and 7C, the wearable devices of this disclosure consist of instructions executable by one or more processors and may control one or more receivers, including button touch inputs, without requiring an internet connection. In Figure 7A, the user can activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers by pressing a button and operating a touch sensor. In Figure 7B, the user can activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers by pressing a button and operating a motion sensor. In Figure 7C, the user can activate the wearable device and control one or more receivers by pressing a button and operating a sound sensor. Requiring the pressing of this additional button can reduce the frequency of accidental activation of the wearable device.

[0122] As shown in Figures 8A to 8D, embodiments of the present invention are presented in the form of a wearable device 600a. Figures 8F to 8I show the same embodiment with a shaded surface. Here, the wearable device 600a is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body comprises an inner circumferential surface 606 and an outer circumferential surface 604. One or more input, output, or input / output combination devices 608 may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 606 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 600a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 610 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 600a. Device 610 may also be an input / output combination device. Device 610 may be elongated in a rectangular shape within the bevel 612 for design or functional purposes. In the embodiments of Figures 8A to 8D, device 610 is an input device provided on the outer circumferential surface, and the electromagnetic radiation source 602 is an output device provided through a gap in the outer circumferential surface 604. The user can perform touch input, button input, or a combination thereof by activating device 610 for a short time or by pressing and holding device 610 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, device 610 may protrude or be coplanar with respect to adjacent surfaces. The electromagnetic radiation source 602 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., button activation or battery indicator) and invisible signals, including infrared radiation.

[0123] As shown in Figures 9A to 9D, embodiments of the present invention are presented in the form of a wearable device 700a. Figures 9F to 9I show the same embodiment with a shaded surface. Here, the wearable device 700a is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body comprises an inner surface 706 and an outer surface 704. One or more input, output, or input / output combination devices 710 may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner surface 706 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 700a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer surface 704 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 700a. Device 708 may also be an input / output combination device. Device 708 may be elongated into a rectangular shape for design or functional purposes. The wearable device may include a pointed electromagnetic radiation source 702. In the embodiments shown in Figures 9A to 9D, device 708 is an input device provided on the outer surface, and electromagnetic radiation source 702 is an output device provided at a location where the outer surface 704 forms a protruding point. The user can perform touch input, button input, or a combination thereof by activating device 708 for a short time or by pressing and holding device 708 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, device 708 may protrude or be coplanar with respect to adjacent surfaces. Electromagnetic radiation source 702 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., button activation or battery indicator) and invisible signals, including infrared radiation.

[0124] As shown in Figures 10A to 10E, embodiments of the present invention are presented in the form of a wearable device 800a. Figures 10F to 9J show the same embodiment with a shaded surface. Here, the wearable device 800a is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body comprises an inner circumferential surface 804 and an outer circumferential surface 802. One or more input, output, or input / output combination devices 806 may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface 804 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 800a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface 802 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 800a. Device 808 may also be an input / output combination device. Device 808 may be elongated into a rectangular shape for design or functional purposes. The wearable device 800a may have a central groove around the outer circumference 810 for design or functional purposes. In the embodiments shown in Figures 10A to 10D, device 808 is an input device provided on the outer surface. The user can perform touch input, button input, or a combination thereof by activating device 808 for a short time or by pressing and holding device 808 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, device 808 may protrude or be on the same plane as, or nearly coplanar with, adjacent surfaces. The electromagnetic radiation source 810 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., button activation or battery indicator) and invisible light signals, such as infrared light.

[0125] As shown in Figures 11A to 11D, embodiments of the present invention are presented in the form of a wearable device 900a. Figures 11F to 11I show the same embodiment with a shaded surface. Here, the wearable device 900a is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body comprises an inner surface 906 and an outer surface 904. One or more input, output, or input / output combination devices 908 may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner surface 906 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 900a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided in at least one area of ​​the outer surface 904 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 900a. Device 910 may also be an input / output combination device. Device 910 may be elongated into a rectangular shape for design or functional purposes. In the embodiments shown in Figures 11A to 11D, device 910 is an input device provided on the outer circumferential surface, and electromagnetic radiation source 902 is an output device provided through a gap in the outer circumferential surface 904 such that the radiation source 902 is coplanar with the outer surface 904. The user can perform touch input, button input, or a combination thereof by activating device 910 for a short time or by pressing and holding device 910 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, device 910 may protrude or be coplanar with adjacent surfaces. Electromagnetic radiation source 902 may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., button activation or battery indicator) and invisible light signals, such as infrared light.

[0126] As shown in Figures 12A to 12F, embodiments of the present invention are presented in the form of a wearable device 1000a. Figures 12F to 12I show the same embodiment with a shaded surface. Here, the wearable device 1000a is fully assembled, and the ring-shaped body comprises an inner surface 1004 and an outer surface 1002b. One or more input, output, or input / output combination devices 1006 may be provided in at least one area of ​​the inner surface 1004 of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 1000a. One or more input devices and one or more output devices may be provided on at least one area of ​​the outer surface 1002b of the annular structure of the ring-shaped body of the wearable device 1000a. Device 1008 may also be an input / output combination device. Device 1008 may be elongated into a rectangular shape for design or functional purposes. The wearable device 1000a may have one or more border strips 1002a adjacent to the outer periphery 1002b for design or functional purposes. In the embodiments shown in Figures 12A to 12D, device 1008 is an input device provided on the outer periphery. The user can perform touch input, button input, or a combination thereof by activating device 1008 for a short time or by pressing and holding device 1008 for a certain period of time. In some embodiments, device 1008 may protrude or be coplanar with respect to adjacent surfaces. The electromagnetic wave source 1002a may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation signals, including visible light signals (e.g., button activation or battery indicator) and invisible light signals, including infrared radiation.

[0127] Figure 13 is an example of the wearable device invention disclosed herein, shown in exploded view. This exploded view shows an inner button 1102 and an outer button 1104, as exemplified by device embodiments 610, 708, 808, 910, and 1008. The device embodiments are actuated by an electrical component 1106, a gasket 1110, and a tack 1108. The invention comprises outer surfaces 1112, 1114, as exemplified by device embodiments 604, 704, 802, and 904. The invention comprises an inner surface 1118, as exemplified by device embodiments 606, 706, 804, 906, and 1004. The invention further comprises a flexible processor core 1116.

[0128] Figures 18A–18D illustrate embodiments of a switch plate of a system invention designed to communicate with a wearable device ring. The switch plate comprises a front housing 1202 and a rear housing 1204 and can be fixed to a wall by one or more mounting points 1212 to accommodate common mounting means, e.g., screws. A user-facing button 1208 located in the front housing 1202 can control a light switch, which is actuated by a light switch port 1216 located in the rear housing 1204. The light switch (not shown) is switched on and off by a pinion gear system 1210 within the housing. The pinion gear moves an internal rack covering the light switch (not shown) protruding into the switch plate through port 1216 when the switch plate is mounted to a wall. An internal circuit board 1214 enables remote communication with embodiments of the wearable device ring described herein and enables operation by the ring.

[0129] Figures 19A–19D illustrate embodiments of a switch plate of a system invention designed to communicate with a wearable device ring. The switch plate consists of a front housing 1302 and a rear housing 1304, which are fixed to a wall by one or more magnetic mounting points 1308 and may be buffered by one or more spacers 1310. A user-facing button 1316 located on the front housing 1302 allows the user to control the light switch by pressing the button 1316 to activate a tactile switch on a printed circuit board (PCB) 1318, thereby instructing a servo 1320 to rotate a servo lever to contact a rocker switch on the wall. The user can also use the ring embodiment described herein to transmit an infrared signal through the front housing 1302 to an infrared receiver on the PCB 1318, instructing the servo 1320 to rotate a servo lever to contact a rocker switch on the wall.

[0130] Numbered Embodiments The following list of embodiments is included herein for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims. The subject matter claimed is not limited to the following embodiments. Embodiment 1. a. A ring-shaped body, b. One or more input devices provided on at least one region of the inner surface or at least one region of the outer surface, c. A wearable device comprising one or more output devices provided on at least one region of the inner circumferential surface or on at least one region of the outer circumferential surface. Embodiment 2. The wearable device according to Embodiment 1, wherein one or more input devices are selected from the group consisting of touch sensors, sound sensors, motion sensors, and buttons. Embodiment 3. A wearable device according to Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein one or more output devices are selected from the group consisting of haptic sources, sound sources, and electromagnetic radiation sources. Embodiment 4. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 3, further comprising one or more antenna assemblies, the one or more antenna assemblies being configured on the outer surface. Embodiment 5. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 4, further comprising one or more wireless communication units. Embodiment 6. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 5, further comprising one or more processors. Embodiment 7. The wearable device according to Embodiment 6, wherein one or more processors are configured to control one or more functions of the wearable device. Embodiment 8. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 7, further comprising memory for storing instructions that can be executed by one or more processors. Embodiment 9. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 8, further comprising one or more power storage devices configured to store power. Embodiment 10. The wearable device according to Embodiment 9, wherein one or more power storage devices are removable and replaceable. Embodiment 11. A wearable device according to embodiment 9 or 10, wherein one or more power storage devices are configured to be charged at a charging station. Embodiment 12. The wearable device according to Embodiment 11, wherein the charging station is configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices. Embodiment 13. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 9 to 12, wherein one or more power storage devices are configured for inductive or non-inductive wireless charging by pressure contact, and magnets are configured to align components for pressure contact. Embodiment 14. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 9 to 13, further comprising one or more energy harvesting devices, wherein one or more energy harvesting devices are configured to transmit power to one or more power storage devices, and one or more energy harvesting devices are thermoelectric generators or converters. Embodiment 15. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 14, further comprising one or more biometric sensors configured to sense and collect biometric information. Embodiment 16. The wearable device according to Embodiment 15, wherein one or more biometric sensors are selected from the group consisting of a heart rate sensor, an oxygen saturation sensor, a temperature sensor, a blood pressure sensor, and a glucose sensor. Embodiment 17. The wearable device according to Embodiment 16, comprising one or more biometric sensors: a first temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the inner circumferential surface and configured to sense the user's body temperature; and a second temperature sensor located on at least one area of ​​the outer circumferential surface and configured to sense the ambient temperature. Embodiment 18. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 2 to 17, wherein the touch sensor includes a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, an optical sensor, or a combination thereof. Embodiment 19. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 2 to 18, wherein the sound sensor comprises one or more microphones. Embodiment 20. The wearable device according to Embodiment 19, which comprises one or more microphones, a first microphone configured to detect sound, and a second microphone for detecting sound, wherein the first microphone and the second microphone are configured for active noise cancellation. Embodiment 21. Memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, the wearable device... a. Detect sound, b. To recognize voice commands, and c. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 8 to 20, which communicates with one or more voice assistants. Embodiment 22. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 2 to 21, further comprising an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. Embodiment 23. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 2 to 22, wherein the motion sensor is configured to receive information from an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer. Embodiment 24. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 2 to 23, wherein a motion sensor and one or more processors are configured to calculate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational motion. Embodiment 25. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 3 to 24, wherein the haptic source is configured to generate haptic signals. Embodiment 26. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 3 to 25, wherein the sound source comprises a speaker assembly configured to generate a sound signal. Embodiment 27. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 3 to 26, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to generate one or more electromagnetic radiation signals. Embodiment 28. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 3 to 27, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source comprises a light-emitting diode. Embodiment 29. A wearable device according to embodiment 27 or 28, wherein one or more electromagnetic radiation signals include one or more visible light signals or one or more invisible light signals. Embodiment 30. The wearable device according to Embodiment 29, wherein one or more invisible light signals include infrared or radio frequency radiation. Embodiment 31. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 5 to 30, wherein one or more wireless communication units are configured for wireless communication using the Bluetooth protocol, a short-range wireless communication protocol, Wi-Fi, a mesh network, ultra-wideband, radio frequency, infrared, cellular communication, or a global positioning system. Embodiment 32. The wearable device according to embodiment 31, wherein one or more wireless communication units are configured to communicate wirelessly with one or more hubs by the Bluetooth protocol or a mesh protocol. Embodiment 33. The wearable device according to embodiment 32, wherein one or more hubs are configured to connect to the internet. Embodiment 34. The wearable device according to Embodiment 33, wherein one or more hubs are selected from the group consisting of a charging station, a mobile device, and a smart device. Embodiment 35. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 15 to 33, wherein one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface. Embodiment 36. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 18 to 35, wherein a fingerprint sensor is configured on at least one region of the inner circumferential surface. Embodiment 37. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 36, further comprising a tactile surface configured to align the orientation of the wearable device with the user's finger. Embodiment 38. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 37, further comprising a power storage device indicator light configured on its outer surface. Embodiment 39. a. The first ring, b. A ring comprising a second ring, c. A wearable device according to any one of embodiments 1 to 38, embodied as a ring, wherein the first ring and the second ring are configured to share a center. Embodiment 40. The wearable device according to embodiment 39, wherein the first ring is detachable from the second ring. Embodiment 41. A wearable device according to Embodiment 40, wherein the first ring is located proximal to the center and the second ring is located distal to the center. Embodiment 42. A wearable device according to embodiment 39 or 40, wherein one or more biometric sensors are configured on the inner circumferential surface of a first ring. Embodiment 43. A wearable device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 42, which is embodied as a ring positioned on and surrounding the user's finger. Embodiment 44. a. One or more wearable devices according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 43, b. A system comprising one or more receiving devices configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 45. One or more receiving devices a. Receiver wireless communication unit, b. One or more receiver processors, c. One or more receiver power storage devices, d. An electromagnet or relay, e. The system according to embodiment 44, comprising a receiver memory. Embodiment 46. The system according to embodiment 45, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit comprises a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 47. The system according to embodiment 45 or 46, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of solenoids, servo motors, stepping motors, and motors. Embodiment 48. The system according to any one of embodiments 45 to 47, further comprising one or more receiving devices configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation sources, and one or more wearable devices configured to detect one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation sources of one or more receiving devices. Embodiment 49. The receiver memory stores receiver instructions that can be executed by one or more receiver processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more receiving devices, a. Detect the position of the electromagnet. b. Activate the electromagnet, c. A system according to any one of embodiments 45 to 48 that allows the position to be reset. Embodiment 50. a. One or more wearable devices according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 43, b. A system comprising one or more smart receivers configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 51. One or more smart receivers a. Smart receiver wireless communication unit, b. One or more smart receiver power storage devices, c. One or more smart receiver processors, d. The system according to embodiment 50, comprising a smart receiver memory. Embodiment 52. The system according to embodiment 51, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit comprises a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 53. The system according to any one of embodiments 50 to 52, further comprising one or more smart receivers configured to generate one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sources, and one or more wearable devices configured to detect one or more smart receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sources of one or more smart receivers. Embodiment 54. Memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more wearable devices are sent. a. Detect smart receiver identification information from smart receiver memory. b. Connect to the Internet (directly or indirectly), c. The system according to any one of embodiments 51 to 53, wherein one or more smart receiving devices are made to perform one or more functions. Embodiment 55. Memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more wearable devices are sent. a. The smart receiver wireless communication unit receives smart receiver identification information transmitted wirelessly. b. Connect to the Internet (directly or indirectly), c. The system according to any one of embodiments 51 to 53, wherein one or more smart receiving devices are made to perform one or more functions. Embodiment 56. A method for controlling one or more receiving devices, comprising supplying power to one or more wearable devices described in any one of embodiments 1 to 43, and activating one or more input devices. Embodiment 57. The method according to Embodiment 56, wherein the activation step includes touching one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 58. One or more receiving devices a. Receiver wireless communication unit, b. One or more receiver processors, c. One or more receiver power storage devices, d. An electromagnet or relay, e. One or more position sensors, The method according to embodiment 56 or 57, comprising a receiver memory. Embodiment 59. The method according to embodiment 58, wherein the receiver wireless communication unit comprises a receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 60. The method according to embodiment 58 or 59, wherein the electromagnet is selected from the group consisting of a solenoid, a servo motor, a stepping motor, and a motor. Embodiment 61. The receiver memory stores receiver instructions that can be executed by one or more receiver processors, and when these instructions are executed, one or more receiving devices, a. Detect the position of the electromagnet. b. Activate the electromagnet, c. The method according to any one of embodiments 58 to 60, which causes the position to be reset. Embodiment 62. a. Executing an instruction, b. Detecting the position of the electromagnet, c. Activating the electromagnet, d. The method according to Embodiment 61, further comprising resetting the position. Embodiment 63. The method according to any one of embodiments 58 to 62, further comprising one or more receiving devices, a receiving electromagnetic radiation source configured to generate one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals, and one or more wearable devices, an electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from the receiver electromagnetic radiation source of one or more receiving devices. Embodiment 64. a. Receiving one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by a receiver electromagnetic radiation source, b. The method according to embodiment 63, further comprising activating one or more output devices by wireless communication in response to one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals. Embodiment 65. A method for controlling one or more smart receiving devices, comprising supplying power to one or more wearable devices described in any one of Embodiments 1 to 43, and activating one or more input devices. Embodiment 66. The method according to embodiment 65, wherein one or more smart receivers are configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 67. One or more smart receivers a. Smart receiver wireless communication unit, b. One or more smart receiver power storage devices, c. One or more smart receiver processors, d. The method according to embodiment 65 or 66, comprising a smart receiver memory. Embodiment 68. The method according to embodiment 67, wherein the smart receiver wireless communication unit comprises a smart receiver electromagnetic radiation sensor configured to detect one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted from an electromagnetic radiation source of one or more wearable devices. Embodiment 69. Memory stores instructions that can be executed by one or more processors, and when these instructions are executed, the wearable device... a. Detect smart receiver identification information from smart receiver memory. b. Connect to the Internet (directly or indirectly), c. The method according to embodiment 67 or 68, which causes one or more smart devices to perform one or more functions. Embodiment 70. a. Detecting smart receiver identification information from smart receiver memory, b. Connecting to the Internet (directly or indirectly), c. The method according to Embodiment 69, further comprising causing one or more smart devices to perform one or more functions. Embodiment 71. A method for controlling one or more receiving devices, a. To supply power to one or more wearable devices of the system described in any one of Embodiments 44 to 49, b. A method comprising operating one or more input devices. Embodiment 72. The method according to embodiment 71, further comprising receiving one or more electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by a receiver electromagnetic radiation source. Embodiment 73. The method according to embodiment 72, further comprising activating one or more output devices in response to one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals. Embodiment 74. A method for controlling one or more smart receiving devices, a. To supply power to one or more wearable devices of the system described in any one of Embodiments 50 to 55, b. A method comprising operating one or more input devices. Embodiment 75. a. Receiving smart receiver identification information transmitted wirelessly by the smart receiver wireless communication unit, b. Connecting to the Internet (directly or indirectly), c. The method according to Embodiment 74, further comprising causing one or more smart receivers to perform one or more functions.

Claims

1. A wearable device comprising a ring-shaped body, one or more input devices provided in at least one region of the inner circumferential surface or at least one region of the outer circumferential surface, and one or more output devices provided in at least one region of the inner circumferential surface or at least one region of the outer circumferential surface.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. The wearable device according to claim 16, wherein the one or more biometric sensors comprises a first temperature sensor located on at least one region of the inner circumferential surface and configured to sense the user's body temperature, and a second temperature sensor located on at least one region of the outer circumferential surface and configured to sense the ambient temperature.

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

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

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

21. The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the one or more processors, and when an instruction is executed, the wearable device, Detect sound, To recognize voice commands, and A wearable device according to any one of claims 8 to 20, which communicates with one or more voice assistants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31. The wearable device according to any one of claims 5 to 30, wherein the one or more wireless communication units are configured for wireless communication using the Bluetooth protocol, a short-range wireless communication protocol, Wi-Fi, a mesh network, ultra-wideband, radio frequency, infrared, cellular communication, or a global positioning system.

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

33. The wearable device according to claim 32, wherein one or more hubs are configured to connect to the internet.

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

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

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

37. The wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 36, further comprising a tactile surface configured to align the orientation of the wearable device with the user's finger.

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

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

40. The wearable device according to claim 39, wherein the first ring is detachable from the second ring.

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

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

43. A wearable device according to any one of claims 1 to 42, which is embodied as a ring positioned on and surrounding the user's finger.

44. One or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43, A system comprising one or more receiving devices configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices.

45. The one or more receiving devices include a receiver wireless communication unit, One or more receiver processors, One or more receiver power storage devices, an electromagnet or relay, The system according to claim 44, comprising a receiver memory.

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

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

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

49. The receiver memory stores a receiver instruction that can be executed by one or more receiver processors, and when the instruction is executed, the one or more receiving devices, The position of the electromagnet is detected, The electromagnet is activated, The system according to any one of claims 45 to 48, which causes the aforementioned position to be reset.

50. One or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43, A system comprising one or more smart receivers configured to communicate with one or more wearable devices.

51. The one or more smart receivers include a smart receiver wireless communication unit, One or more smart receiver power storage devices, One or more smart receiver processors, The system according to claim 50, comprising a smart receiver memory.

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

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

54. The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the one or more processors, and when an instruction is executed, the one or more wearable devices, The smart receiver identification information is detected from the smart receiver memory. Connecting to the aforementioned Internet (directly or indirectly), The system according to any one of claims 51 to 53, wherein one or more smart receiving devices are made to perform one or more functions.

55. The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the one or more processors, and when an instruction is executed, the one or more wearable devices, The smart receiver wireless communication unit receives the smart receiver identification information transmitted wirelessly. Connecting to the aforementioned Internet (directly or indirectly), The system according to any one of claims 51 to 53, wherein one or more smart receiving devices are made to perform one or more functions.

56. A method for controlling one or more receiving devices, A method comprising supplying power to one or more wearable devices according to any one of claims 1 to 43, and operating one or more input devices.

57. The method according to claim 56, wherein the activation step includes touching one or more wearable devices, generating one or more sound signals, or moving one or more wearable devices.

58. The one or more receiving devices include a receiver wireless communication unit, One or more receiver processors, One or more receiver power storage devices, an electromagnet or relay, One or more position sensors, The method according to claim 56 or 57, comprising a receiver memory.

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

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

61. The receiver memory stores a receiver instruction that can be executed by one or more receiver processors, and when the instruction is executed, the one or more receiving devices, The position of the electromagnet is detected, The electromagnet is activated, The method according to any one of claims 58 to 60, which causes the aforementioned position to be reset.

62. Executing the aforementioned instruction, To detect the position of the electromagnet, Activating the aforementioned electromagnet, The method according to claim 61, further comprising resetting the position.

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

64. Receiving one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals emitted by the receiver electromagnetic radiation source, The method according to claim 63, further comprising activating one or more output devices by wireless communication in response to one or more receiver electromagnetic radiation signals.

65. A method for controlling one or more smart receiving devices, To supply power to one or more wearable devices as described in any one of claims 1 to 43, A method comprising activating one or more of the aforementioned input devices.

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

67. The one or more smart receivers include a smart receiver wireless communication unit, One or more smart receiver power storage devices, and one or more smart receiver processors, The method according to claim 65 or 66, comprising a smart receiver memory.

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

69. The memory stores instructions that can be executed by the one or more processors, and when an instruction is executed, the wearable device, The smart receiver identification information is detected from the smart receiver memory. Connecting to the aforementioned Internet (directly or indirectly), The method according to claim 67 or 68, wherein the one or more smart devices are made to perform one or more functions.

70. Detecting the smart receiver identification information from the smart receiver memory, connecting to the internet (directly or indirectly), and The method according to claim 69, further comprising causing one or more smart devices to perform one or more of the functions.

71. A method for controlling one or more receiving devices, To supply power to one or more wearable devices of the system described in any one of claims 44 to 49, A method comprising activating one or more of the aforementioned input devices.

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

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

74. A method for controlling one or more smart receiving devices, To supply power to one or more wearable devices of the system described in any one of claims 50 to 55, A method comprising activating one or more of the aforementioned input devices.

75. The smart receiver receives smart receiver identification information transmitted wirelessly by the smart receiver wireless communication unit, Connecting to the aforementioned Internet (directly or indirectly), The method according to claim 74, further comprising causing the one or more smart receiving devices to perform the one or more functions.

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