Mobile Technology Bag, Mobile Display Screen, Application Assembly
A mobile display screen that can operate independently and/or fit in or on any type of bag or case, including, but not limited to, a handbag, or any other similar type of device, comprising a mobile technology bag. A mobile technology bag that comprises: an integrated screen/touchscreen; a non-integrated screen/touch screen; a detachable/removable mobile display screen/touch screen; and/or a mobile technology bag that acts as a holding/docking/holster station for another device. A mobile technology bag that may comprise an application(s), or mobile companion application, which allows for the ability of any user to create, obtain, and/or distribute any content, as desired, on said mobile display screen of said mobile technology bag.
The present invention pertains to a mobile display screen that can operate independently and/or fit in or on any type of bag or case, including, but not limited to, a handbag, clutch, purse, carryall, backpack, book bag, satchel, briefcase, messenger bag, duffle, luggage, travel bag, tote, fanny pack, pocketbook, or man purse, hereinafter referred to as a “mobile technology bag” or “mobile ‘tech’ bag.” More particularly, the present invention pertains to a mobile technology bag and a mobile display screen that can be used to view and/or display a variety of content, including but not limited to words, numbers, messages, images, videos, graphics, streaming, websites, audio, applications, advertisements, and logos.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ARTA conventional bag or case, such as, for example, a type of handbag, backpack, or luggage, generally refers to a container that is used to hold a variety of different personal items. These conventional bags are typically manufactured from a certain textile, such as, for example, a soft fabric or a leather material. Additionally, said fabric or leather material can sometimes comprise a pattern, logo, or design on an outer surface of said bag. However, with these conventional bags, if there is a pattern or logo that is located on the outer surface of the material, then said pattern is generally permanent and thus cannot be removed and/or changed, if desired.
As a result, there is a need for a bag that can encompass and utilize modern day technology in order to express a person's own individuality, promote a business idea or venture, or change a desired look from day to day.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTIONThe present invention comprises a mobile technology bag, wherein said mobile technology bag comprises: 1) an integrated screen/touchscreen; 2) a non-integrated screen/touch screen; 3) a detachable/removable mobile display screen/touch screen; and/or 4) a mobile technology bag that acts as a holding/docking/holster station for another device.
Any of the aforementioned components can hereinafter be referred to as a “mobile display screen.” Said components can be application driven, capable of communicating, interfacing, or mirroring with other sources and/or devices in order to display content, can have self-contained content, can be advertisement driven, advertisement supported, can allow adware/freeware/open source content, can contain market driven content, and/or the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen can have the built in ability to enable the display of content.
The mobile display screen can function independently of the mobile technology bag, in conjunction with the mobile technology bag's built-in hardware or software, and/or can communicate, interface, or mirror with other devices, such as through Bluetooth, Happycast, WiFi and/or Hotspot in order to view and/or display desired content.
The mobile technology bag may comprise an application(s), or mobile companion application, which allows for the ability of any user (such as, for example, an individual, charitable organization, non-profit, business, or other, collectively referred to as “user” or “users”), to create, obtain, and/or distribute any content. Said application may further allow for ease of use including but not limited to, obtaining at no cost and/or purchasing and/or displaying-for-profit (as in advertising, user uploaded content or otherwise) of words, numbers, messages, images, video, graphics, streaming, advertisements, logos, websites, other applications, audio and various content. In addition, the application may allow for users to be able to upload content in a market driven content sharing system.
Further, the application may use GPS or any other method of tracking the display of content and receiving payment for the display of content by users from others, such as advertisers. For instance, a company “uploader” may use the application to set up an advertising campaign, purchase ad space, and distribute advertising content, whether directly or through the use of a third party placement program (such as, GoogleAdSense for example). In turn, by displaying a given user's advertising, commercial, logo, advertising, or any other form of content, a user may be allowed to pay, or receive payment from, that uploader for said advertising if an agreement exists between the user and the uploader and through the creator of the mobile technology bag, mobile display screen, or application. The screen may also comprise a proximity feature which turns off the GPS or other tracking method when the screen is turned away from public view.
The application may comprise the ability for users to purchase various content that would result in a donation of a portion of the purchase price to charity and/or to specific causes of the user's choice. For instance, a purchase of a particular charitable organization's logo, commercial, advertising, or any content may allow for a percentage of the purchase price to be donated to that particular organization. The application may also allow users to purchase various digital content from for profit businesses that would result in a portion of the purchase price being earned by the company. For instance, purchasing the logo, content, or any form of advertising of a for profit company may result in a percentage of the purchase price being earned by the company, provided that the entity has an agreement with the creator of the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen and/or application for same.
The application may comprise the ability for users to upload content in a community sharing format. Said content may be offered to other users at no cost and/or offered at a fee, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the user who has uploaded the content, provided that the user uploading the content has an agreement with the creator of the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen and/or application for same.
The foregoing summary, as well as any detailed description of the preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the drawings and figures contained herein. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, the drawings and figures show certain preferred embodiments. It is understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the specific methods and devices disclosed in such drawings or figures.
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As such, said mobile technology bag assembly 100 of the present invention and said logo member 30 may be solely decorative or may comprise a method for opening and closing said bag with or without a novelty hinge wherein the center of the closure serves as the straight line of the letter “B” and there is a mirror image letter “B” on the other side of the center line, with one letter flipping onto the other in order to open or close the technology bag, as well as four “C's” surrounding a central cross, and a general look of a butterfly configuration. One “B” may sit/fit/sink into a channel to accommodate the other. The “B's” may take on the shape of a butterfly or flower or any other alternative shape, while the four “C's” may surround a central cross.
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The mobile technology bag 100, the logo member 30, and the straps 20 can comprise a variety of different decorative materials including, but not limited to: stones, semi-precious stones, precious stones, crystals, jewels, fixed frames, removable or interchangeable frames, precious metals, semi-precious metals, bolts/screws/rivets on the screen display itself and/or on the frames, and/or decorative elements that enhance the overall look of the mobile technology bag 100. Additionally, by way of illustration, but not limitation, said mobile technology bag 100 may comprise removable, interchangeable and/or potentially adjustable handles/straps, including but not limited to top handles, side handles, hard handles, soft handles, bracelet handles, guitar straps, leather straps, chain link straps, fiber straps, synthetic straps, metal handles, knuckle dusters, novelty handles, and/or any combination of these which may be fixed or removable.
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The non-integrated mobile screen display, a removable screen display, or another device/source may be attached to the mobile technology bag by any method, including, removing a center front panel of the mobile technology bag and replacing it with the mobile screen display, both of which may be held in place by magnets or otherwise. In lieu of magnets, the magnetic effect may be created by moving a charge, by an electric conductor carrying current, by running a current through a wire, and/or by a coil, solenoid, toroid, or any other method. The mobile display screen 40 of the mobile technology bag 100 may be covered from view by any method, including but not limited to screws, clips, magnets, leather, fabric materials and/or any hardware or other similar means.
Although not depicted in the Figures, said mobile display screen 40 of the present invention can be a rotating screen, which can provide the ability for content to be displayed either horizontally or vertically. Additionally, by way of illustration, but not limitation, said mobile display screen 40 can be integrated into and a part of the mobile technology bag 100, attached to a mobile technology bag 100, interchangeable with other mobile technology bags, attach to third party bags objects or products, or can function independently of said bag as its own smart device.
The mobile display screen 40 of the present invention can be attached to said mobile technology bag 100 by any attachment means, including but not limited to: being manufactured into the mobile technology bag, sliding said device into the frame of the mobile technology bag, securing said device to the mobile technology bag with clips onto the mobile display screen, by using a plurality of magnets with magnets to be provided for the mobile display screen and additional magnets which will allow the screen to be affixed to a mobile technology bag or other object, and/or by way of any other attachment means.
The mobile technology bag's mobile display screen 40 can be removable and able to be inserted into any portion of the technology bag. Said mobile display screen 40 can operate alone or when attached to or able to communicate with other smart devices/sources. Additionally, said mobile display screen 40 can attach to other mobile technology bags, other non-mobile technology bags, textiles, walls, any other object, or can function individually when said mobile display screen is not attached to anything. Moreover, the mobile technology bag 100 can serve as a holder or docking station for a smart device, with the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen displaying the desired content from the smart device.
The mobile technology bag's mobile display screen 40 can be integrated into any portion of the mobile technology bag, and may comprise a solid panel, individual panels, interconnected panels, a substantially flexible panel, a wraparound flexible panel, a flexible panel that extends beyond the edges to wrap around the sides and/or rear of the panel, panels on multiple locations on the mobile technology bag, or any other panel or panels making up the mobile display screen and/or mobile technology bag.
By way of illustration, but not limitation, the mobile technology bag 100 may comprise Wi-Fi, HappyCast, Hotspot and/or Bluetooth capability and further may comprise the ability to communicate with any wireless, or wired, networks. The mobile technology bag 100 may also comprise a SIM card(s), or other method, in order to access cellular signals for a Wi-Fi connection.
The mobile technology bag 100 may be able to accept common file formats, including but not limited to PDF, Word, Office 365, JPEG, TIF, and GIF, or any other format, and may contain an integrated converter for both file formats and operating systems. (The goal is to allow for the ease and ability to share content and collaborate with others, whether individuals, non-profits, businesses or charitable organizations, using any operating system and allowing various operating systems to be able to communicate with one another to achieve this goal.)
Moreover, the mobile technology bag 100 can comprise an audio component, wherein said audio component may comprise at least one microphone(s), speaker(s), surround sound, and/or a resonance chamber. Additionally, said audio component can utilize an existing audio component of a removable display screen, or of any device or source that is integrated, attached to and/or able to communicate with said bag.
Although not illustrated in the Figures, the mobile technology bag 100 can comprise an application, wherein said application can be manufactured and constructed into the mobile technology bag 100 or mobile display screen 40, can be available for purchase, or at no cost, can be obtained from another smart device communicating with the mobile technology bag, and/or said application can be entered directly from the mobile technology bag itself in any method available, including but not limited to a fingerprint, facial recognition, optical reader, special action key, barcode, QR scanner or reader. Alternatively, said mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen 40 may support third party applications and provide for the download and use of same.
The mobile technology bag's mobile display screen 40 may incorporate existing technology, including but not limited to a display screen or touch screen that is approximately 4 or 5-Wire Resistive or higher, Surface Capacitive, Projected Capacitive, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), Infrared, Infrared LED, LED, TFT, Flexible, Foldable, Bendable, Rollable, E-ink, OLED, whether said OLED is fabric based, flexible plastic substrate or otherwise, AMOLED, PMOLED, transparent, or any other mobile display screen or touch screen, as new technology becomes available, regardless of whether the technology currently exists. By way of illustration, but not limitation, an example of the mobile technology bag's mobile display screen 40 may be the Royole Corporation's fully flexible AMOLED display.
The mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen 40 may comprise built in hardware, software, and/or may be an AirPlay, Sharelt, FileDrop, AirDrop, AirDroid, GoogleCast (or a similar service) receiver capable of communicating, interfacing, mirroring, sharing, and/or transferring with other smart devices/sources by any means possible including, but not limited to, the use of AirPlay screen mirroring (or a similar service) that allows for the sharing of the content of one smart device with another source, just as an Apple smart television can mirror the content of the Apple iPhone. AirPlay interfacing/communicating/mirroring (or a similar mirroring service) may be by any means available, including but not limited to AirBeam (or a similar application to link the smart device), a tool such as Dr. Fine IOS screen recorder (or something similar), AirPlay mirroring with AirServer (or something similar).
The mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen 40 may comprise internal storage and/or store locally to allow for the display of content in a non-Wi-Fi or a non-cellular environment or for any purpose. The mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen's digital content may be stored on a private database on the cloud.
The mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen 40 may display notifications, including but not limited to a notice of an incoming phone call, a notice of messages, and/or alerts of smartphones or other devices in or near the mobile technology bag 100, mobile display screen 40 and/or otherwise connected or able to communicate with the mobile technology bag 100 and/or mobile display screen 40.
By way of illustration, but not limitation, said mobile display screen 40 can be manufactured in a variety of different sizes in order to accommodate the specific needs of a particular user. Additionally, the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen may comprise a high resolution, 4 or 5-Wire Resistive or higher, Surface Capacitive, Projected Capacitive, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW), Infrared, TFT, Flexible, Foldable, Bendable, Rollable, OLED (whether said OLED is fabric based, flexible plastic substrate or otherwise), E-ink, AMOLED, PMOLED, transparent, or any other mobile display screen or touch screen as new technology becomes available, regardless of whether the technology currently exists.
Moreover, by way of illustration, but not limitation, said mobile technology bag assembly 100 can comprise a variety of different features, including: a screen; a touch screen; CPU; a motherboard/circuit board; memory; a computer case; a plurality of speakers, microphones, and/or any other audio component; a Network Interface Card; a Power Supply Unit and/or battery, with charging capability, which may be built in, wireless, solar powered, satellite charging and/or other charging ability; a battery charging station, wireless battery charging, and/or the ability of the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen to support the charging of itself and/or other devices; RAM (Random Access Memory); internal storage; a plurality of ports that may allow for, but not be limited to, a charger, a USB port, a micro USB port, a USB 2 port, a display port, a HDMI port, an Ethernet port, a SD card slot, an earpiece, a headphone, a microphone jack, and/or a speaker; a Proximity Sensor; AV adaptor; an on/off, pause, and/or freeze switch; a quick launch button; may allow for receiving and docking of other smart devices, either inside or outside of the mobile technology bag and may provide connections to allow same; an Ethernet connection; an embedded wireless access point; SDS (serial device server); an Operating System, the ability to load and run applications, the ability to make updates, changes and monitor the operating system, and/or the ability to convert other operating systems; SSD (Solid State Drive); GPS (GPS data may be used to include, but not be limited to, valuing a given instance of an individual's actions of displaying content based on the location where the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen travels while the content is being displayed. GPS data may also be used to track the location of the user by the user or by third parties as allowed by law. GPS data may be used for any other lawful purpose.); an ability to communicate with other devices/sources, such as through mirroring, WiFi, Bluetooth, Happycase, Hotspot, or any other method; SASS, software as service; Synchronization Software; Activation Software; Applications that may be native and/or cloud based.
Additionally, said mobile technology bag assembly 100 comprises an ability to monitor, screen, accept or reject proposed content uploaded by users, and an ability to run third party applications. The applications may contain a portal or other method that allows users to submit content for distribution to all or a partial subset of the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen users. By way of illustration, but not limitation, possible subsets of users can include: demographics; geolocation (City, State, Zip, etc.); region (such as, for example, New England, Third Coast, etc.); age; employment; interests; individuals, etc.; and a list of possible subsets is virtually unlimited and intended to allow for virtually unlimited subsets.
The application further may comprise a portal or other method that allows the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen users to upload and share content with other mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen users, list the content as free, or require payment for the use of said content, provided that an agreement exists between an uploader and the creator of the mobile technology bag, mobile display screen and/or application for same.
The mobile technology bag 100 and mobile display screen 40 may comprise an additional method for opening/entering the mobile technology bag's application directly from the bag itself, which method may include but not be limited to entering the application from a readable optical label, barcode, integrated chip, or any other method located on the bag itself. The application may also be built into the mobile technology bag and/or mobile display screen.
The above-described invention has a number of particular features that should preferably be employed in combination, although each is useful separately without departure from the scope of the invention. While the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown and described herein, it will be understood that the invention may be embodied otherwise than herein specifically illustrated or described, and that certain changes in form and arrangement of parts and the specific manner of practicing the invention may be made within the underlying idea or principles of the invention.
Claims
1. A portable bag apparatus for use in carrying a variety of different personal items, while simultaneously allowing for a display of a variety of different visual images and/or a variety of different audio components, comprising:
- a) a container having a front end, a back end, a bottom end, and a plurality of sides, wherein said front end, said back end, said bottom end, and said sides are oriented in a configuration that forms a body member;
- b) a display opening located on said container;
- c) a removable electronic device positioned within said container, wherein said removable electronic device comprises a display screen and said display screen of said removable electronic device is aligned with said display opening of said container; and,
- d) an application, wherein said removable electronic device connects directly to said application in order to display said visual images or said audio components on said display screen of said removable electronic device.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a means of holding said body member.
3. (canceled)
4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said removable electronic device is able to be removed from said container and is not manufactured directly into said container.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said body member further comprises a frame member, wherein said removable electronic device is received within said frame member of said body member.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said removable electronic device is attachably secured within said frame member of said body member by way of an attachment means.
7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said removable electronic device is unsecured within said frame member of said body member.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said removable electronic device further comprises an operating system.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said display screen of said removable electronic device comprises a touchscreen.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said application allows a plurality of visual or audio content to be shared and uploaded from another smart electronic device to said display screen of said removable electronic device.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 19, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2020
Inventor: Jhan Beaullieu (Lafayette, LA)
Application Number: 16/688,338