Abstract: Luggage or carrying container (1) having an interface (10) for cooperating with one or more electronic and/or wireless devices (20, 22, 24, 26, 28), a rechargeable power source (30), an integrated antenna (40), and a wireless communication system (50). The luggage (1) allows a user to better manage various electronic devices/accessories in terms of space, efficiency and operation during travel.

Abstract: A garment comprises a fabric shell (10) to which a number of electronic devices (12, 14) are removably attached, suitably in respective pockets (16,18). Linking the devices (12, 14) are a pair of electrical conductors (20, 22) with a fabric cover (24) over at least a part of their length. The fabric shell (10) and fabric cover (24) are provided with complementary connectors such as press-studs (26) to enable the fabric cover (24) and conductors (20, 22) to be attached to the garment, and easily removed therefrom for upgrades and/or cleaning of the garment.

Abstract: An audio speaker for incorporation into garments, upholstery, etc., has a diaphragm (10) and connecting wires (18) or switch (48), and a concave cover (20 or 44) made of a heat-molded textile having a ceramic textile covering. The speaker is attached by stitching (16) to an aperture (12) in a piece of conventional textile (14), for easy incorporation into a garment. The speaker may be sewn into the hood of a sports garment, or may be attached by the switch to a conducting area within a concave area of a garment such as a dress.

Abstract: An antenna is set in an antenna mounting of size and shape such that the antenna may be accommodated at least in part in the naturally occurring dip between a persons shoulder blades at the upper part of the back. The mounting includes supporting straps which extend during use from that part of the mounting hosting the antenna, over the shoulders of the wearer and down the front of the wearers torso. The antenna mounting is provided in a garment (not shown) suitable for wearing about the upper part of the body. By extending the support straps over the wearers shoulders in this way, the weight of the straps serves to counter balance the weight of the antenna and mounting to provide more even weight distribution of the antenna and mounting combined between the front and back of the wearer, so as to be centered about the wearers shoulders.

Abstract: A garment comprises a fabric shell (10) to which a number of electronic devices (12, 14) are removably attached, suitably in respective pockets (16,18). Linking the devices (12, 14) are a pair of electrical conductors (20, 22) with a fabric cover (24) over at least a part of their length. The fabric shell (10) and fabric cover (24) are provided with complementary connectors such as press-studs (26) to enable the fabric cover (24) and conductors (20, 22) to be attached to the garment, and easily removed therefrom for upgrades and/or cleaning of the garment.

Abstract: A garment is provided comprising a fabric shell (10) hosting one or more electrical conductors (12) the or each of which is connectable to at least one of a plurality of electronic devices (14, 16, 18, 20) housed in respective pockets (P) of the fabric shell (10). The pockets (P) are detachable from the fabric shell (10), with each pocket comprising a fabric cover provided with mechanical connectors, such as patches of Velcro™, zips or press studs. The garment fabric shell (10) is provided with complementary mechanical connectors to enable the fabric cover and device to be removably attached to the garment, each pocket includes an electrical connection between a device in that pocket and one or more of said electrical conductors (12).

Abstract: An antenna is set in an antenna mounting of size and shape such that the antenna may be accommodated at least in part in the naturally occurring dip between a persons shoulder blades at the upper part of the back. The mounting includes supporting straps which extend during use from that part of the mounting hosting the antenna, over the shoulders of the wearer and down the front of the wearers torso. The antenna mounting is provided in a garment (not shown) suitable for wearing about the upper part of the body. By extending the support straps over the wearers shoulders in this way, the weight of the straps serves to counter balance the weight of the antenna and mounting to provide more even weight distribution of the antenna and mounting combined between the front and back of the wearer, so as to be centered about the wearers shoulders.

Abstract: A skin-conductivity sensor is configured as a wearable device, such as an article of clothing worn on the hand but covering it only partially. The device may include an on-board power source and a source of illumination that provides a continuous visual indication of skin conductivity.

Abstract: A wiring structure for incorporation into garments allows electrical or electronic equipment carried about the person to be connected together. The cabling structure comprises cabling of electrical conductors or optical fibres and cabling terminations in the form of connector components. The connector components facilitate connection and disconnection with the electrical or electronic equipment and in order to do so are provided in the finished garment at accessible locations. The cable terminations are mounted on fabric portions allowing attachment with garments using traditional garment construction techniques. A fabric carrier piece may be provided.

Abstract: A garment is provided comprising a fabric shell (10) hosting one or more electrical conductors (12) the or each of which is connectable to at least one of a plurality of electronic devices (14, 16, 18, 20) housed in respective pockets (P) of the fabric shell (10). The pockets (P) are detachable from said fabric shell (10), with each pocket comprising a fabric cover provided with mechanical connector means, such as patches of Velcro™, zips or press studs. The garment fabric shell (10) is provided with complementary mechanical connector means to enable the fabric cover and device to be removably attached to said garment, each pocket further comprising means to establish electrical connection between a device in that pocket and one or more of said electrical conductors (12).

Abstract: An audio speaker for incorporation into garments, upholstery etc., has a diaphragm (10) and connecting wires (18) or switch (48), and a concave cover (20 or 44) made of a heat molded textile having a ceramic textile covering. The speaker is attached by stitching (16) to an aperture (12) in a piece of conventional textile (14), for easy incorporation into a garment. The speaker may be sewn into the hood of a sports garment (FIG. 2), or may be attached by the switch to a conducting area within a concave area of a garment such as a dress (FIGS. 3 & 4).