Abstract: An information processing apparatus including a control unit that generates a vibration stimulation signal to be provided to a user based on a sound signal in a content, wherein the control unit is configured to: acquire data of a content including a sound signal; execute an analysis process on the sound signal; and generate a vibration stimulation signal to be provided to a user in a conversion process of the sound signal according to a result of the analysis process.

Abstract: A method to track an individual wearing a battery-operated wearable and lockable tracking device. An identification number is provided on the tracking device or separately from the tracking device and remotely stored. Device location information about the tracking device is received from the location tracker. Based on the location information received, a determination is made whether the individual is potentially subject to a condition. In such case, the device location is tracked, and the individual is wirelessly alerted and tracked. Upon tracking, the individual is identified.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein are directed to initializing and utilizing a beamformer in processing of audio data received at a computing device. The computing device can: receive audio data that captures a spoken utterance of a user, determine that a first audio data segment of the audio data includes one or more particular words or phrases; obtain a preceding audio data segment that precedes the first audio data segment; estimate a spatial correlation matrix based on the first audio data segment and based on the preceding audio data segment; initialize the beamformer based on the estimated spatial correlation matrix; and cause the initialized beamformer to be utilized in processing of at least a second audio data segment of the audio data. Additionally, or alternatively, the computing device can transmit the spatial correlation matrix to server(s), and the server(s) can transmit the initialized beamformer back to the computing device.

Abstract: An electronic device may have rigid members such as links in a strap that are joined by rotating joints. The joints may include friction hinges. In a head mounted device, straps may be folded for storage within an interior region in the housing of the head mounted device. A strap coupled to a wristwatch may have portions that fold to hide components mounted on the strap. A strap with two parallel strap portions may be configured to serve as a support for a cellular telephone or other device with a display. A strap can also be configured to tilt a display that is coupled to the strap to a desired viewing angle relative to a user's wrist. An electronic device may have multiple support structures that are joined by a friction hinge. The support structures may be used to clamp the device on a user's finger.

Abstract: A wearable accessory, comprising: a device mounting part configured to be coupled with a device; and a body-coupled part formed to extend from the device mounting part along a lengthwise direction, wherein the body-coupled part includes: a flexible cell equipped with an electrode assembly, a casing that accommodates therein the electrode assembly, and a cell terminal connected to the electrode assembly and protruding from an opposite side of a side adjacent to the device mounting part; a connection circuit extending by being connected to a main circuit module formed on the device or the device mounting part; and a protection circuit module configured to connect the cell terminal and the connection circuit to each other and block an electrical connection between the cell terminal and the connection circuit when damage of the protection circuit module occurs by external force.

Abstract: A curved battery pack may include (1) a housing comprising a curved surface and (2) a curved battery shaped to conform to the curved surface. The curved battery may be positioned relative to the curved surface such that the curved surface applies a force that counteracts a flattening force experienced by the curved battery. Various other apparatus, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a display device including a display module, an anti-reflection layer, and a bending protection layer. The display module includes a first area, a second area, and a bending area disposed between the first area and the second area and having a predetermined curvature radius. The bending protection layer includes a first portion overlapping at least the first area and a second portion overlapping at least the bending area. The first portion has a maximum thickness in a range from about 40 ?m to about 85 ?m, a maximum inclined angle in a range from about 10° to 30°, and an elastic modulus in a range from about 50 MPa to about 300 MPa.

Abstract: A display panel includes an array substrate, a first flexible circuit board, a non-flexible circuit board, a control circuit board and a second flexible circuit board; the first flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the array substrate; the non-flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the first flexible circuit board; the control circuit board is provided on the non-flexible circuit board and is electrically connected with the non-flexible circuit board; the second flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the non-flexible circuit board.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method, the system comprising: a scanning device for obtaining three dimensional (3D) information about a cavity surrounding a user, the scanning device comprising a localization and mapping device and an inertial measurement unit; an image capture device for capturing images within the cavity; a processor for receiving the information collected by the scanning device and generating a model of the cavity based on the information; and a display device adapted to display to the user a representation of the model of the cavity, and a route taken by the user within the cavity, wherein the scanning device and the display device are adapted to be attached to at least one wearable item, thereby enabling the user to advance with free hands within the cavity.

Abstract: There is provided an information display device making it possible to improve the reliability of a display against an external force. The information display device includes a case portion for displaying time information in a predetermined operation mode, and a band portion to be worn on an arm, and includes one piece of thin display inside the case portion and the band portion. Inside the band portion, the thin display, a metal sheet, and a resin sheet are laminated. The present technology can be applied to an information display device, etc., for example.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for providing a separatable wearable device are provided herein. A detachable portion of a wearable device includes a microcontroller; a memory coupled to the microcontroller; a battery assembly coupled to the microcontroller; and a display coupled to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller is to: operate in a first mode when the detachable portion is coupled to a holder portion of the wearable device; and operate in a second mode when the detachable portion is decoupled from the holder portion, and being recharged.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for securing to differently dimensioned objects, in particular mobile devices, is intended to be provided. For this purpose, a lighting apparatus comprising an illuminant and a holding element is proposed, wherein the illuminant is secured to a first end section of a bistable element and the holding element is secured to a second end section of the bistable element, said second end section being situated opposite the first end section. The bistable element is rolled out in a first stable state, such that the illuminant is at a maximum distance from the holding element. The bistable element is rolled together in a second stable state. The lighting apparatus is clampable to the mobile device by spring force of the bistable element.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus includes a wearable electronic device comprising a rechargeable power source, charging circuitry, a processor, and a display. A strap arrangement is connected to the wearable electronic device and comprises one or more charge ports. Each charge port is electrically coupled to the wearable electronic device and comprises a volume of resilient material comprising a through-hole dimensioned to receive one of the electronic devices. The volume of resilient material is configured to stretch and generate a retentive force sufficient to retain the electronic device within the through-hole. Electrical contacts are disposed on a wall of the volume of resilient material and recessed within a thickness of the volume of resilient material. The electrical contacts are configured to electrically communicate with corresponding electrical contacts of the electronic device.

Abstract: An information display terminal includes a surface member, a touch panel, and an information terminal body. The surface member is to be fixed to a structure. The touch panel is configured to be curved and has a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other. The first surface is adhered to the surface member. The information terminal body is to be attached to the structure and is configured to receive an input from the touch panel. The second surface of the touch panel is apart from the information terminal body. The information terminal body is configured to be removable from the structure.

Abstract: A display device includes a curved plastic substrate, a display element layer over a first surface of the plastic substrate, a thin film encapsulation layer over the display element layer, a light absorption layer curved in conformity with the plastic substrate, the light absorption layer being over a second surface of the plastic substrate, the second surface being opposite to the first surface, a cushion layer over a fourth surface of the light absorption layer, a third surface of the light absorption layer facing the plastic substrate, and the fourth surface of the light absorption layer being opposite the third surface, and an electrostatic shielding layer over the cushion layer, at least one of the cushion layer and the electrostatic shielding layer has a cut pattern in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a transparent member, a display, wherein at least part of the display is disposed under the transparent member, wherein the display includes an active area, in which a plurality of pixels capable of outputting light to display contents, a biometric sensor, wherein at least part of the biometric sensor is disposed in a first area outside the active area, and a reflector positioned to direct light reflected by an external object in contact with at least a partial area of the transparent member to the biometric sensor through at least a portion of the transparent member, wherein at least some of the plurality of pixels are positioned to irradiate the external object, thereby resulting in the light reflected by the external object.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cloud storage-based battery swap system for an electric vehicle, which is intended to solve the problems of the existing electric vehicles, such as inconvenient use of an energy supply system, and excessive individual difference and excessive cost of a battery pack. The system comprises: a battery pack information storage apparatus for storing battery pack information of an electric vehicle; a battery pack allocation station for storing battery packs and charging the battery packs; and a battery swap station for replacing a battery pack for the electric vehicle, and communicating with the battery pack information storage apparatus to transmit the battery pack information to the battery pack information storage apparatus. In addition, a battery management system for the battery pack is disposed on the electric vehicle outside the battery pack. Also disclosed is a method for the system.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a case; a circuit board disposed inside the case; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the circuit board, and having insulating layers and conductive layers stacked in an alternating manner; a first antenna disposed on a first region of the flexible printed circuit board and facing an end surface of the case and configured to transmit radio signals in a direction toward the end surface of the case; a plurality of microstrip lines disposed on a bent second region of the flexible printed circuit board at a side portion of the first region; and a copper clad laminate stacked second antenna disposed on a third region of the flexible printed circuit board positioned on another side portion of the second region and configured to transmit radio signals in a direction toward a side surface of the case.

Abstract: A bendable mobile terminal is provided. The bendable mobile terminal includes a hinge module, which includes a plurality of rotating rods. A cross-section of one of the rotating rod includes a top surface, a bottom surface, two vertical surfaces each connected with two sides of the top surface, and two inclined surfaces each connected between the vertical surface and the bottom surface. When the mobile terminal is in a folded state, the two case modules are folded, wherein the rotating rods are arranged in an arc shape and the adjacent inclined surfaces are attached to each other, so as to avoid damage of the flexible display body when in the folded state.

Abstract: A wristband mobile terminal and a control method for a wristband mobile terminal are provided. The wristband mobile terminal includes: a terminal body, the terminal body including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, the second side being provided with an accommodating portion; and a ring band, the ring band being capable of being accommodated in the accommodating portion and being capable of being detachably connected to the terminal bod, in which when the ring band is connected to the terminal body, the wristband mobile terminal forms a closed ring.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device for detecting biometric information is provided. The device includes a motion sensor, one or more optical sensors including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and at least one processor configured to obtain a first motion signal corresponding to the wearable electronic device, prior to a biological signal being obtained, emit light using the light emitting unit based on a determination that the first motion signal satisfies a specified condition, obtain the biological signal corresponding to a user using the light receiving unit based on reflected light which the light is reflected on the user, obtain, using the motion sensor, a second motion signal corresponding to the wearable electronic device during the obtaining of the biological signal, and refrain from the emitting of the light, based on a determination that the second motion signal does not satisfy the specified condition.

Abstract: A protective case for a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device may include a housing and a band that is configured to secure the wearable electronic device to a user. A protective of removable case may be configured to attach to the external features of the housing and include a body portion and a set of curved protrusions that extend from the body portion to cover the corners of the housing. The device may include an optical sensor and the case may include an aperture formed in the body portion that is substantially aligned with the optical sensor. A gasket, positioned along a perimeter of the aperture, may be configured to provide an optical barrier for the optical sensor of the device.

Abstract: In the present invention, first and second operation surfaces are different from each other in any one of amount of protrusion to a back surface side, texture, and color, and a first detection surface is provided over the first operation surface and the second operation surface provided adjacent to an outer edge of the first operation surface on a protruding portion side in a direction of a slide operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless charging device including a first cover, at least a portion of a surface of which has a frictional force of a specific magnitude, a second cover disposed under the first cover and having an elastic force of a specific magnitude, an upper housing disposed under the second cover, a lower housing coupled to the upper housing, at least one charging coil disposed between the upper housing and the lower housing and configured to supply electric power to an electronic device positioned on an upper surface of the first cover, a power source part connected to the at least one charging coil, and a holding state changing part configured to help change holding states of the upper housing and the lower housing.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a body having a first battery and a port electrically connected to the first battery, a band having a connector and a set of first conductors electrically connected to the connector, and a belt having at least one second battery, a set of second conductors and an input port electrically connected to the second battery. The band is connected to the port via the connector so as to be electrically connected to the body. The belt may removably attach to an outer surface of the band, and the second battery may transmit power to the first battery by combining the two sets of conductors. When the belt is removed, the power consumed by the second battery is replenished by an external power source connected to the input port, mastering the information at any time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile terminal and a method for controlling the mobile terminal. According to the present invention, when a change in the posture of a mobile terminal is detected while an external device paired with the mobile terminal is responding to a received call, different information can be displayed according to the change in the posture of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a plurality of power generation devices; at least one of an electrical storage device, a computation device, a storage device, or a communication device; a plurality of modularized unit blocks, wherein a first modularized unit block of the plurality of modularized unit blocks comprises a first power generation device of the plurality of power generation devices, and wherein a second modularized unit block of the plurality of modularized unit blocks comprises at least one of the electrical storage device, the computation device, the storage device, or the communication device; and a plurality of holding members, wherein each of the plurality of holding members is configured to accommodate a corresponding modularized unit block of the plurality of modularized unit blocks.

Abstract: Provided herein may be a display device and a method of manufacturing the same. The display device may include a display panel including a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first auxiliary layer on the first surface of the display panel, and including at least one layer, a second auxiliary layer on the second surface of the display panel, and including at least one layer, and a side-reinforcing member enclosing cut surfaces of the display panel, the first auxiliary layer, and the second auxiliary layer.

Abstract: A myoelectric sensor for detecting myoelectric signals which accompany body movement includes: a wearing band that is elastic, expandable, and circular, and that is worn around a limb to surround the limb tightly; myoelectric detection units a plurality of which are disposed in the circumferential direction on the wearing band with intervals therebetween so as to cause each of a plurality of myoelectric detection electrodes to be in close contact with the surface of the limb, and which detect myoelectric signals from corresponding positions on the limb using the myoelectric detection electrodes; and connection cables that electrically connect mutually adjacent myoelectric detection units and thereby transmit the myoelectric signals. The connection cables each include a bent portion, the bent shape of which changes in response to changes in the distance between the mutually adjacent myoelectric detection units.

Abstract: Under the user's instruction, an autonomous vehicle travels to a selected location. The user chooses a place to arrive at the destination. After the arrival of the autonomous vehicle, it is determined whether the user's or third party's mobile device is still in the vehicle. If the mobile device is still in the vehicle, the vehicle will notify the user or third party in one or more ways to come back and get their mobile device.

Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a waterproof housing for wearable device, including a housing. The housing includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A first opening formed by an inward depression of the first surface, a second opening formed by an inward depression of the second surface. A first transparent layer is sealed at the first opening so as to expose the screen display of the wearable device. The second transparent layer is sealed at the second opening so as to realize the sensor detection of the wearable device. The present disclosure can better protect wearable device without affecting the health data detection of users by wearable device.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying a feature of an object based on an AR device is provided. The AR device is capable of superimposing a virtual reality scene on a real reality scene. The method includes: an identification obtaining step of obtaining identification information corresponding to an object to be inspected; a tag selecting step of checking the object and using the AR device to select at least one tag based on a visual feature of the object; and a tag associating step of using the AR device to associate the at least one selected tag with the identification information of the object.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an electronic device body and a strap. A protruding portion protruding in a direction of thickness of the electronic device body is provided on a back surface of the electronic device body. The protruding portion is formed on the back surface so as to extend in a direction of a length of the electronic device body. The strap has belt-like two-folded form and is attached on the protruding portion at a position on or vicinity of a gravity center of the electronic device body. A closed open surface of the strap is defined in the direction of the length of the electronic device body and in a direction substantially orthogonal to the back surface. The open surface has an area where a plurality of fingers of an operator are insertable.

Abstract: A head-mounted display configured to display an image to a user includes a protruding member disposed on an outer surface member of the head-mounted display, and in proximity to a heat generation source arranged inside the head-mounted display, and a heat transfer member disposed between the protruding member and the heat generation source, and arranged to be deformable along a shape of the protruding member. Therefore, the present invention is directed to providing a head-mounted display or a gripping apparatus capable of preventing the occurrence of thermal concentration without impairing an observer's feeling of use.

Abstract: A glare reduction hood for a touchscreen display includes an elongated closure structure having an open mounting end and an opposite, open viewing end. The mounting end is mountable on the touchscreen display such that the hood projects outwardly from the touchscreen display. The elongated closure structure includes a pierceable panel disposed between the mounting and viewing ends and having an openable and predisposably closed access. The closure structure shields the touchscreen display, the access is pierceable by a piercing object and intimately fitable around the piercing object preventing light from passing through the access, and the touchscreen display is viewable through the viewing end and contactable via the access.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device comprises a housing, a pushbutton, a sensor, and a processing element. The housing includes a sealed internal cavity formed in part by a bottom wall and a side wall. The pushbutton is coupled to an outer surface of the side wall and includes a plunger configured to move in relation to the side wall when the pushbutton is pushed. The sensor is positioned in the internal cavity adjacent to an inner surface of the side wall and includes a conductive element through which an electronic signal is operable to flow. The sensor is configured to modify an electrical characteristic of the electronic signal according to a distance between the plunger and the conductive element. The processing element is configured to receive the electronic signal from the sensor and to process the electronic signal to determine when the pushbutton is pushed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a piezoelectric voice recognition sensor, which includes a flexible thin film, a piezoelectric material layer laminated on the flexible thin film, and an electrode laminated on the piezoelectric material layer, wherein the electrode includes a plurality of frequency separation channels arranged in a row, and the plurality of frequency separation channels have different lengths from each other. The piezoelectric voice recognition sensor separates a voice, recognized using a plurality of frequency separation channels having a trapezoidal shape, through the plurality of channels depending on frequencies, and simultaneously converts the separated voice signals from mechanical vibration signals into electric signals by means of the flexible piezoelectric element so that the converted electric signals are recognized.

Abstract: A flexible device includes a functional element; a deformable flexible assembly; and a controller configured for controlling the functional element, in which a deformation of the flexible assembly drives the flexible device to deform.

Abstract: A power source, designed to be bent or flexed during use, may include a layer of anode material having a length greater than a layer of cathode material to accommodate for movement of the cathode or anode layers during flexing of the power source. An enclosure containing the cathode and anode materials may include an inner protective layer proximate to the cathode and anode layers and a water-impermeable layer external to the inner protective layer. The water-impermeable layer may have a pleated or corrugated configuration that may be extended when the power source is bent under application of a flexure stress, preventing damage or deformation to the water-impermeable layer.

Abstract: Provided is a display device including a first protection member including a flat part, in which a central area and a surrounding area that is adjacent the central area are defined, and a support part on the surrounding area of the flat part, and protruding upward from the flat part, a display module on the first protection member for displaying an image, and a second protection member between the first protection member and the display module, on the support part, and spaced a distance from the flat part to define a space on the central area.

Abstract: A wearable smart device capable of providing both improved appearance and various functions to a user is disclosed. Disclosed are the wearable smart device and a control method therefor, the wearable smart device comprising: a first ring worn on a user's body; a first display unit arranged on the outer circumferential part of the first ring; and a second ring arranged on the outer circumferential part of the first ring and movably coupled to the first ring, wherein the second ring is configured to be selectively moved to a first position covering the first display unit or to a second position exposing the first display unit.

Abstract: Technology is provided for restraint systems for use with head mounted displays and head mounted displays incorporating the same. The head mounted display includes a display unit including a display housing and one or more display devices. A retention assembly attaches to the display unit to support the unit on a user's head. The retention assembly includes at least one tensioner mechanism including a housing having an anchor portion coupled to the display housing and a slider positioned in the housing. A strap is coupled to the slider and configured to support the head mounted display on the user's head. A tension element having a first end portion coupled to the housing and a second end portion coupled to the slider provides a constant force on the strap to comfortably pull the strap against the user's head in order to retain the head mounted display on the user's head.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a processing module, battery, input and/or output module, a first printed circuit board (PCB) section, a second PCB section and a flexible section. The first PCB section includes a mounting section for the processing module, a first battery connection for providing an electrical connection to a first terminal of the battery and a first mechanical coupling apparatus (MCA). The second PCB section includes a second battery connection for providing an electrical connection to a second terminal of the battery and a second MCA. The flexible section is coupled to the first and second PCBs, and when in a first position, the battery connections are not electrically coupled to a respective one of the terminals of the battery. When in a second position, the first MCA is mechanically coupled to the second MCA and the battery is electrically coupled to the first and second battery terminals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying a power to a hardware module when the hardware module is mounted are provided. The method and apparatus may supply a power to a hardware module when both a mounting signal indicating that the hardware module is mounted in a module circuit and a trigger signal input by a user are received.

Abstract: A device for detecting biometric information is provided. The device includes a housing, a fastener coupled to a part of the housing and detachably attached to a part of a user's body, at least one first sensor configured to detect the motion of the electronic device, at least one second sensor configured to detect a change in the user's body, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the at least one first sensor, the at least one second sensor, and the memory.

Abstract: There is provided an information processor including circuitry configured to identify a part of a moving image in response to an audible sound input of a user, wherein the moving image is generated by a capturing of an imaging unit which is attached to the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attachment device for micro devices, comprising a main body and an attachment member seat in connection with the main body. The main body provides a receiving space to accommodate a functional module element. The attachment member seat provides a cavity to accommodate at least one attachment member to attach the attachment device to an article. A wearable micro device comprising the functional module element and the attachment device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling operation of a connection device associated with a modular computing system are disclosed. For instance, data indicative of a connection between a first connection device and a second connection device can be obtained. The first connection device can be associated with a modular computing device, and the second connection device can be associated with a modular component to be implemented within the modular computing device. Each connection device can include a plurality of connector elements. Data indicative of one or more configuration parameters of the second connection device can be obtained. An operating configuration of the first connection device can be determined based at least in part on the data indicative of the one or more configuration parameters. Operation of the first connection device can be controlled based at least in part on the operating configuration.