Abstract: Techniques for media device, application, and content management using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a data-capable strapband, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern library using the pattern, generating a control signal to a media application, the control signal being determined based on whether the pattern matches another pattern in the pattern library, and selecting a media file configured to be presented, the media file being selected using the control signal.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in association with, for example, an autonomous advisory application and network communication data environment are described. In some examples, a method can detect a signal configured to initiate a synchronization function being transmitted from a wearable computing device to an application, as an example. In some cases, a method can include performing a synchronization function to, for example, transfer data from the wearable computing device to the application. Further, a method can include causing presentation to an interface on a computing device to display information associated with a wearable computing device, as determined by the data transferred to the application, for example, after a synchronization function is performed and/or a type of motion is synchronized.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, human-computing interfaces, wired and wireless network communications, data processing, computing devices, watches, watch bands, and wrist-worn watch-enabled devices. More specifically, techniques for adopting electronic devices using data from a wearable device, such as a data-capable watch band are described. In some examples, a wearable device can include an adoption controller configured to detect the short-range communication link. Further, the wearable device can be configured to transmit key data to an electronic device to transition the electronic device from a lender mode of operation to a lendee mode of operation to enable the wearer to use the electronic device.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, receiving a parameter used to determine when a synchronization between the wearable computing device and a device in data communication with the wearable computing device is to be performed, processing the input to determine if the parameter is satisfied, performing the synchronization between the wearable computing device and the device if the parameter is satisfied, and presenting an interface on the device, the interface being configured to display information associated with the synchronization.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a connector configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to manage power consumption of the band during a first power mode and a second mode. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform.

Abstract: Techniques for media device, application, and content management using sensory input determined from a data-capable watch band are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a data-capable strapband, processing the input to determine a pattern, referencing a pattern library using the pattern, generating a control signal to a media application, the control signal being determined based on whether the pattern matches another pattern in the pattern library, and selecting a media file configured to be presented, the media file being selected using the control signal.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a state of a user using wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data from a first sensor and user-related data from a second sensor, determining a state of a user as a function of the motion-related data and the user-related data, and displaying a graphic associated with the state of the user at a graphical user interface. The first sensor and the second sensor may be coupled to a wearable device. The user-related data may include galvanic skin response data. The graphic associated with the state of the user may be displayed at a web browser.

Abstract: Techniques for determining a state of a user using wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data from a first sensor and user-related data from a second sensor over a time period, determining a plurality of states of a user over the time period as a function of the motion-related data and the user-related data, determining a trend as a function of the plurality of states of the user, and displaying information associated with the trend at a user interface. The first sensor and the second sensor may be coupled to a wearable device. The user-related data may include galvanic skin response data. The information associated with the trend may be displayed at a web browser.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to generate a control signal, the control signal being configured to initiate execution of one or more operations of a device in data communication with the wearable computing device, and initiating a data communication protocol, the data communication protocol being configured to transmit the control signal from the wearable computing device to the device.

Abstract: Techniques for motion profiles in wearable devices are described, including receiving motion-related data, user-related data, and environmental-related data from one or more sensors coupled to one or more wearable devices, forming a motion profile using the motion-related data, determining an activity using the motion profile, the user-related data, and the environmental-related data, the activity comprising sleep, and setting a mode of operation of one of the one or more wearable devices to a sleep mode, the mode of operation being configured to be set to one of the sleep mode and another mode. A sampling rate of one of the one or more sensors in the sleep mode may be set to be lower than the sampling rate of the one of the one or more sensors in the another mode.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described. In some examples, a first wearable device may transmit to a second wearable device a signal configured to initiate detection of a second sensory input to determine whether the second sensory input is equal to or greater than a threshold for an activity. A first sensory input is received from one or more sensors coupled to the first wearable device and compared to the threshold. A first parameter associated with the first sensory input, the first sensory input being equal to or greater than the threshold, is evaluated. A second parameter associated with the second sensory input, the second sensory input being equal to or greater than the threshold, is received from the second wearable device. The first parameter and the second parameter are displayed on a user interface.

Abstract: A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition, a memory configured to store the data and an application, the application being configured to determine the medical condition using the data, a processor configured to execute the application, and a notification facility configured to provide a notification upon receiving from the application an instruction associated with the notification, wherein the notification is associated with a diet.

Abstract: A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition, a memory configured to store the data and an application, the application being configured to determine the medical condition using the data, a processor configured to execute the application, and a notification facility configured to provide a notification upon receiving from the application an instruction associated with the notification, wherein the notification is associated with a drug regimen.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including storing in memory a first operational mode and a second operational mode, the first operational mode being associated with a parameter and being configured to operate on an input received from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device using a rule, setting the second operational mode, receiving data at the wearable computing device, the data comprising the input received from the one or more sensors while in the second operational mode, generating a signal indicating whether the data matches the parameter of the first operational mode substantially within a tolerance, classifying the input as received in the first operational mode if the signal indicates the data matches the parameter substantially within the tolerance, and performing an operation on the input using the rule of the first operational mode.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including setting a goal, the goal comprising a threshold for an activity, receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device over a time period, processing the input to generate a signal indicating whether the goal is achieved over the time period, generating a control signal, the control signal configured to initiate execution of an operation if the signal indicates the goal is achieved over the time period, and displaying on a user interface in data communication with the wearable computing device a log indicating the activity associated with the input received over the time period.

Abstract: A system for medical diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment is described, including a medical band comprising one or more sensors configured to gather data associated with at least one symptom of a medical condition and a communications facility configured to communicate with another device, a memory configured to store the data, a notification facility configured to provide a notification, and an application implemented on the another device, the application configured to determine the medical condition using the data and to provide an instruction to the medical band. The notifications may be alarms, may be designed to prompt movement, or may be associated with a drug regimen.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a connector configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to manage power consumption of the band during a first power mode and a second mode. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform.

Abstract: Techniques for data-capable band management in an integrated application and network communication data environment are described, including detecting a signal configured to initiate a pairing function being transmitted from a wearable computing device to an application, pairing the wearable computing device to the application, establishing a data communication link between the wearable computing device and the application, and configuring the application to transfer data between the wearable computing device and the application.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern indicating a threshold clock frequency, and operating a processor coupled to the wearable computing device at a clock frequency above the threshold clock frequency.

Abstract: Techniques for device control using sensory input are described, including receiving input from one or more sensors coupled to a wearable computing device, processing the input to determine a pattern, the pattern associated with a social network, and generating a control signal based on the input, the control signal configured to initiate execution of a social-related activity on the social network.