ES1073149U - Alarm device - Google Patents

Abstract

Warning device (1) comprising a support (2) and an electronic module (3) provided with means for receiving (4) electromagnetic signals to receive a notification (5) sent by a remote device (6), of processing means (7) for said notification and transducer means (13, 14) for issuing a warning based on said notification, characterized in that said support is essentially annular and is molded in a flexible, elastic, waterproof and radiolucent material, the electronic module being embedded inside said support. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Warning device

Technical sector of the invention

The object of the invention is a device warning of those comprising an electronic module equipped with some means for receiving electromagnetic signals to emit a notice to a user based on a notification sent by a remote device

Background of the invention

Warning devices are known in the form bracelet that through a bluetooth connection with a phone mobile allow to warn the wearer of the bracelet of the receiving phone calls, allowing the user notice these calls even if the mobile phone is remote or not can be heard by being, for example, in silent mode. This way, the warned user can scroll and answer the phone call. However, known devices are not suitable for use in adverse environments for electronic components, such as a beach, in which water salt and sand can be accessed inside the device and damage or even damage electronic components.

The known warning devices are equipped with open straps or with articulated ends that allow adjust the device to the user's arm, so that its antenna it must be small in size and confined to the parts not Adjustable device.

So that only the mobile phones of the user can generate call warnings, the standard bluetooth defines the existence of an authentication code preset that must be previously entered in the phone mobile during the initial pairing phase. On devices known, said authentication code is trivial, such as "0000", so it is easily deductible and can lead unauthorized use of the device, or is written on the packaging or in the instruction manual, so it is easily misplaced and, without this code, the device would be limited and even unusable and should be replaced or sent to service technician for the verification of said authentication code.

It is therefore a main objective of the present invention disclosing a warning device that protects properly the electronic parts of the external elements that They could deteriorate them.

Other objectives of the present invention are be able to incorporate larger antennas and allow to store the Authentication code in an accessible and secure way.

Explanation of the invention.

The warning device of the present invention It is a support and an electronic module equipped with means for receiving electromagnetic signals to receive a notification sent by a remote device, such as a mobile phone, of means of processing said notification and of transducer means to issue a warning based on such notification.

In essence, the device is characterized because its support is essentially annular, as a closed band, although it could also be toroidal or have other geometric shapes, and it is molded in a flexible, elastic, waterproof and radiolucent, the electronic module being embedded in the inside said support, completely isolated from the elements external, such as water or sand, that could damage it, allowing at the same time the correct emission and reception of signals electromagnetic When said support is essentially annular, flexible and elastic, the device can be used as a bracelet, adapting to the size of the user's wrist. As may be the size of the support, this can also be used as a bracelet, ring, necklace or other personal accessory that allows that the user notices the issuance of the notice.

According to another feature, the device It comprises a battery, embedded inside the support, and some connection means of said battery with the electronic module, of such that the battery that powers the electronic module is equally protected from external elements, preventing the User can manipulate it.

According to another feature, the media of connecting said battery with the electronic module comprise a switch that allows to connect and disconnect the module battery electronic. Said switch, which may be formed by a button, is embedded inside the device holder so that it does not protrude from said support and cannot cause injuries to the user who wears it as a bracelet. Therefore, to turn on and turn off the device the user should just press the support by the zone of this one that covers the button, that can be indicated on the surface of the support for ease.

According to another feature, the media Receiving electromagnetic signals comprise an antenna arranged to circulate around the support and embedded inside of said support, being flexible so as not to hinder flexibility of said support. When the antenna is embedded inside the support is also isolated from the external elements that the could damage while allowing to send and receive signals electromagnetic correctly being the material in which it is molded radiolucent support at reception frequency of the antenna, being, for example, in the band around 2.4 GHz used for wireless communications according to the standard IEEE 802.11 and bluetooth. The device therefore allows advantageously incorporating one or more antennas embedded in its support with various configurations such as a dipole, a folded dipole, or a loop of one or more turns, such antennas may be linear, zigzag or other arrangement that allows adequate flexibility and elasticity of the support. Being the elastic support and, therefore, be applied as a bracelet during use, the form of said support and therefore the one that the antenna will adopt in operational position it will be predictable and therefore the calculation of said antenna may be properly adjusted during its design to Its optimal performance.

According to another feature, the antenna is arranged along the support, allowing the antenna to extend, following the shape of said support, around arm of the user. If necessary, the antenna can even get to close around the user's wrist by way of turn.

According to another feature, the media transducers comprise a vibrating warning element, such as a motor equipped with an eccentric circular part, which when actuated when a notification is received from the remote device allows emit a vibration that is transmitted to the device holder and which can be warned by a user who has placed the device as a bracelet.

According to another feature, the media transducers comprise at least one warning light element that allows a user to visually warn that the device You have received a notification from the remote device. This item luminous can be simple, like an electroluminescent diode, which allows the user to be notified that a notification has been received of an incoming call as it is duly illuminated, or complex as a screen that can also be supplied additional information such as the number making that call incoming.

It is also known that the device comprises a switch embedded inside the support for Select the transducer means that must be operated. Of this mode you can save battery in addition to allowing disable transducer media that could cause discomfort in environments determined, such as luminous elements when It's in a dark room, just like a movie theater. Said switch can be formed by a button that, when activated, selects Different combinations of the actuators of the device.

According to another feature of the invention, the back of the support has an authentication code registered known for the processing means that must be introduced in the remote device for said processing means to accept the Notifications from that remote device. This way you get only the remote devices in which enter said authentication code can interact with the device. Being the authentication code registered in the back of the support, it is advantageously hidden from third parties when the user uses the device as a bracelet, avoiding that third parties may make illegitimate use of it and allow Quickly remind the user of the authentication code in case of wanting to remember or add a new remote device.

Brief description of the drawings

The attached drawings illustrate, by way of non-limiting example, the warning device according to the invention. Specific:

Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the device;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the device; Y

Fig. 3 is a view of the device of the invention in operative position.

Detailed description of the drawings

Fig. 1 represents a section of the device 1 warning in which it can be seen that said device 1 comprises an annular shaped molded support 2 as a band closed elastic, in which an electronic module 3 is embedded equipped with means for receiving 4 electromagnetic signals, formed in the variant shown by an antenna 12 in the form of circular loop which, without hindering the elasticity of the support 2, is extends along said support 2. Said antenna 12 is adapted to receive electromagnetic signals from a remote device in bandwidth, mostly free, of 2.4 GHz used, among others, for wireless communications according to the IEEE 802.11 standard and bluetooth. Alternatively, and for the use of device 1 in this or other frequency bands, others antenna types or even a plurality of known antennas in the state of the art, also embedded in support 2, can be used to obtain the emission characteristics and reception most suitable for communication of device 1 with one or more remote devices 6. Naturally, the material in the that the support 2 is molded must be radiolucent in the frequency range of interest to allow correct communication with remote devices 6. In the variant shown in Fig. 1, antenna 12 is used to receive communications from Remote device in the 2.4 GHz band using the standard Bluetooth, as will be described later.

As can be seen in Fig. 1, the antenna 12 is connected to the electronic module 3, which comprises means of processing 7 of those known in the state of the art, which incorporate, among others, a processor, a memory, and a analog-to-digital conversion input-output, that allow to process the electromagnetic signals received by the antenna 12 as specified in the bluetooth standard and compute if these correspond to a notification from a remote device, equipped with a bluetooth module, authenticated and that therefore it must be notified to the user.

The device 1 also comprises means transducers 13, 14, also embedded in support 2 and connected to the processing means 7 of the electronic module 3 to notify the user in case of correctly receiving a notification of a remote device 6, as well as a switch 11, acting as connection means 10 between a battery 9 and the module electronic 3, and a switch 15 to select the means transducers 13, 14 that must be activated by the means of processed 7 when a valid notification is received. In the variant shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the transducer means 13, 14 are formed by a vibrating element 13 of those formed by a motor electric equipped with an eccentric, suitable for transmitting a vibration 13a of warning to the rest of the device 1 and consequently to the arm 8 of the user to wear it as a bracelet when the device 1 is in operative position and a visual element 14 such as an electroluminescent diode, suitable for emitting a light 14a Notice to the user. Naturally, said transducer means 13, 14 are also embedded in support 2, so it will be it is necessary that the vibrating element 13 be suitable to be overmoulded on said support 2 during the manufacture of the device 1 warning when being, for example, confined in the inside a sealed receptacle that allows free rotation of the eccentric after being embedded in support 2. Naturally, it is possible that the electronic module 3, the transducer elements 13, 14, battery 9, as well as switch 11 and switch 15 are arranged in one or several protective covers, flexible and elastic that protect electronic components during overmolding process by which they are embedded inside of support 2 if these could be damaged during the process. Yes the device 1 is provided with a visual element 14, it is expected that the material in which support 2 is molded is translucent or transparent, or at least said support 2 has a portion translucent or transparent adjacent to visual element 14 that allow the passage of light 14a emitted by visual element 14, so that it can be correctly perceived by the user.

Being all electronic components embedded inside support 2, as can be seen in Fig. 2, and said support 2 being molded in a material flexible, elastic and waterproof such as a plastic or a silicone, the electronic components are completely isolated and protected from shocks and external agents, such as water, earth dust or other materials that usually cause breakdowns in electronic instruments that are not properly sealed or that at allow users to manipulate their precise components complex systems to ensure their tightness. Advantageously, the outer surface of the device 1 being covered by the material of the support 2, the device 1 can be used in environments not suitable for electronic devices, such like beaches, spas, showers and swimming pools in which very easily the device 1 can come into contact with water and other elements that could damage electronic components.

When the battery 9 of the device 1 is embedded in the holder 2, the device 1 is considered single-use, since that the user cannot access the compartment in which he is battery 9, although naturally its components are properly sized to optimize the lifetime of device 1, allowing the user to press the button on the switch 11 when properly pressing the surface of the support 2 which will transmit said pressure to the button to connect or disconnect the battery 9. It is also possible to press the button of switch 15 analogously through bracket 2 to select the transducer means 13, 14 that must be operated. In the described variant, both media will initially be activated transducers 13, 14, however, when the button on the switch 15, a signal will be sent to the processing means 7 to switch to vibration-only mode, when said action is activated again Switch 15 button will switch to lighting only mode and after a new actuation of said button it will return to the state initial.

As can be seen in Figs. 1 to 3, the support 2 is annular closed and elastic, so that the device 1 can be used as a willing bracelet and adapted around the user's arm 8, as seen in Fig. 3. The support 2 of the device 1 may be decorated with different reasons, so that it can also be used as trinket, so after battery 9 has run out it can continue being used simply as an ornamental bracelet. It is expected that other variants incorporate a plurality of batteries or media Supplementary battery recharge 9, such as solar panels or means of exploiting the movement of the user's arm 8. It is also possible that the same antenna 12 or other elements inductors also embedded in support 2 can be used to recharge battery 9 by induction from a field external electromagnetic, which can both generated by the remote device 6 as one from a device dedicated recharger.

To authenticate a notification that comes of a remote device 6, such as a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth module as shown in Fig. 3, the means of processed 7 have an authentication code 16 provided during the programming phase of device 1, which must be inserted in remote device 6 so that it can duly authenticate with device 1 and the means of processed 7 accept notifications 5 from said remote device 6. It is imperative that said code authentication 16 is not trivial and is known only to the legitimate user and not by third parties, who could send malicious notifications that, in addition to being annoying for the user, would quickly drain the battery 9 of the device 1. It is usual in devices known in the state of the art that said authentication code 16 is trivial, such as "0000", or be provided in the packaging or in the manual instructions, which are easily lost, so if you unknown authentication code 16, it is not possible to add new remote devices or be able to provide it again to a remote device after, for example, a firmware update of this one. To solve this problem, it is expected that said code authentication 16 is registered or engraved on the back of the support 2, as shown in Fig. 2, and is hidden when the device 1 is in operational position, arranged as a bracelet as shown in Fig. 3. If said code authentication 16 has been previously provided to the device remote 6, when, after being properly configured through a application installed on said remote device 6 said remote device 6 receive a remote notification 5a, just as it can be seen in Fig. 3, which can be both an SMS message, a phone call or an email, or just activate a preprogrammed alarm on said remote device 6, it will send a 5 bluetooth notification in the known way to device 1 which, after processing said notification 5 in a stack Bluetooth implemented in the processing media 7, will trigger the transducer means 13, 14 at predetermined intervals generating vibrations 13a and light 14a to warn the user. It's possible, using the remote device configuration application 6, determine which 5a remote notifications will be notified to device 1 and the sequences of the transducer means 13, 14 associated with each remote notification 5a. It is possible too, by authentication code 16 incorporate a plurality from remote devices 6 to the same device 1 so that this can warn the user of notifications 5 from one any of the remote devices 6.

Claims (9)

1. Warning device (1) comprising a support (2) and an electronic module (3) equipped with means for receiving (4) electromagnetic signals to receive a notification (5) sent by a remote device (6), of processing means (7) of said notification and transducer means (13, 14) for issuing a warning based on said notification, characterized in that said support is essentially annular and molded in a flexible, elastic, waterproof and radiolucent material , the electronic module being embedded inside said support. 2. Device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a battery (9), embedded inside the support (2), and connecting means (10) of said battery with the electronic module (3). Device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the connection means (10) of said battery (9) with the electronic module (3) comprise a switch (11) embedded inside the support (2). 4. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving means (4) of electromagnetic signals comprise an antenna (12) embedded within the support (2). 5. Device (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the antenna (12) is arranged along the support (2). Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the transducer means (13) comprise a warning vibrating element. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the transducer means (14) comprise a warning light element. Device (1) according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that it comprises a switch (15) embedded inside the support (2) to select the transducer means (13, 14) that must be operated. Device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the back of the support (2) has an authentication code (16) known by the processing means (7) that must be entered in the remote device ( 6) so that said processing means accept notifications (5) from said remote device.