Systems, devises, and methods including a heartbeat mimetic

Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing, among other things, a device including a heartbeat mimetic unit configured to generate an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the device includes a warm-touch unit configured to generate a thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the device includes a controller unit operably coupled to the heartbeat mimetic unit and the warm touch unit, the controller unit configured to activate at least one of the heartbeat mimetic unit or the warm-touch unit. In an embodiment, the device includes a communication unit configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote network.

SUMMARY

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a wearable device including a heartbeat mimetic unit configured to generate an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the wearable device includes a warm-touch unit configured to generate a thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the wearable device includes a controller unit operably coupled to the heartbeat mimetic unit and the warm touch unit, the controller unit configured to activate at least one of the heartbeat mimetic unit or the warm-touch unit. In an embodiment, the wearable device includes a communication unit configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote network. In an embodiment, the wearable device includes a communication unit configured to actuate a discovery protocol that allows the wearable device and a remote enterprise to identify each other and to negotiate one or more pre-shared keys. In an embodiment, the wearable device includes a communication unit including circuitry for actuating a discovery protocol that allows the wearable device and a remote application server to identify each other and negotiate information.

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a device, including a controller operably coupled to a heartbeat mimetic device and a warm-touch device, the controller configured to activate delivery of at least one of an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat, or a thermal stimulus responsive to receiving one or more control commands from a remote device.

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a system including computational circuitry configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to generate a virtual display representing at least one heartbeat mimetic data sender or warm-touch data sender responsive to exchanging the at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device.

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a system including computational circuitry configured to remotely activate a wearable device to generate one or more acoustic stimuli that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to remotely activate the wearable device to generate one or more thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to remotely activate the wearable device to generate a virtual display including one or more instances identifying a sender associated with remotely activating a wearable device to generate acoustic stimuli or remotely activating the wearable device to generate thermal stimuli.

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a method comprising exchanging at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device. In an embodiment, the method includes generating a virtual display representing at least one heartbeat mimetic data sender or warm-touch data sender responsive to exchanging the at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device.

In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to, among other things, a method comprising generating an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat responsive to receiving one or more wireless commands. In an embodiment, the method includes generating a thermal stimulus receiving one or more wireless commands.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Social media platforms allow people to communicate create, interact, share, and exchange information in virtual communities and networks. They connect people to friends, relatives, and acquaintances by a simple tapping of a finger. Social media platforms enable users to express emotions and feelings towards each other in a variety of ways including text, tweets, emojis, stickers, and animated pictures (GIF). But at times these convenient platforms lessen the quality of the human connection.

FIGS.1and2show a system100for implementing one or more technologies and methodologies for enhancing a virtual communication experience by providing more humanistic ways to convey sentiments or emotions using hardware, firmware, and software components; transforming feelings and emotions in a way that delivers a greater sense of connectedness by novel use of technology, and the like. In an embodiment, the system100includes a wearable device102.

In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a heartbeat mimetic unit104configured to generate an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes electrical circuitry and at least one transducer configured to generate acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes computational circuitry configured to generate a pulsed acoustic stimulus that mimics a human heartbeat.

In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes electrical circuitry configured to generate a pulsed acoustic stimulus having at least a first heart sound and second heart sound, the first sound comprising a first music octave and the second sound comprising a second music octave different from the first music octave. In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes computational circuitry configured to generate an acoustic stimulus having a peak emission frequency ranging from about 20 Hertz to about 150 Hertz. In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes computational circuitry configured to generate one or more heart sound pulses, each heart sound pulse having a duration ranging from about 50 milliseconds to about 150 milliseconds. In an embodiment, the heartbeat mimetic unit104includes computational circuitry configured to generate one or more heart sound pulses, each heart sound pulse having a duration of about 100 milliseconds. (see e.g., https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396354/; which is incorporated herein by reference in full)

In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a warm-touch unit106configured to generate a thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes electrical circuitry configured to generate a thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes electrical circuitry configured to generate a thermal stimulus ranging from about 32° C. to about 36° C. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes one or more resistive heating elements. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes one or more Peltier heating elements. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes one or more infrared heating elements. In an embodiment, the warm-touch unit106includes one or more thermal light emitting diodes.

In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a controller unit108operably coupled to the heartbeat mimetic unit and the warm touch unit, the controller unit configured to activate at least one of the heartbeat mimetic unit or the warm-touch unit. In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a communication unit110configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote network. In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a communication unit110configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with one or more client devices.

In an embodiment, the communication unit110includes at least one of transceiver circuitry, transmitter circuitry, or receiver circuitry configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote network. In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a communication unit110configured to actuate a discovery protocol that allows the wearable device and a remote enterprise to identify each other and to negotiate one or more pre-shared keys. In an embodiment, the wearable device102includes a communication unit110including circuitry for actuating a discovery protocol that allows the wearable device and a remote application server to identify each other and negotiate information.

In an embodiment, a device includes a controller operably coupled to a heartbeat mimetic device and a warm-touch device, the controller configured to activate delivery of at least one of an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat, or a thermal stimulus responsive to receiving one or more control commands from a remote device. In an embodiment, the device includes a hardware unit that lights up with personalized color when receiving a love message. In an embodiment, users experience an emotional connection with one another that resembles a physical interaction. In an embodiment, the device comprises a smart Jewelry device. In an embodiment, the device takes the form of a Charm bracelet, Coin (touch), Cross, Star of David, Other, Earbuds (touch), Earrings, Hair Clip, Heart shaped pendent (other pendants), Heart Urn, Key chain, Money clip, Objects used in piercing, Pen (touch), Pet Collar, Picture frame (touch), Ring, Sacred Heart, Smart Lock and Key (Heart female/key male), Tie clip, Watch, Wearable sensor, Wearable tattoo, or the like. In an embodiment, the device comprises Smart buttons that receive and send information/data. In an embodiment, the device comprises Clip on to clothing, shoes, toys, toy animals, etc. In an embodiment, the device comprises AI Smart Tags (Fish Tank, Self-action idea). In an embodiment, the device comprises Decorative domed emblems. In an embodiment, the device comprises a Fob, Decorative badges, Trim, Information Labels, Overlays. In an embodiment, the device comprises Smart glasses, Smart skin (overlay, coating), Smart containers, Neurables, or the like.

In an embodiment, the device includes one or more functionalities. Non-limiting examples of functionalities include NUI (Natural User Interface), Neurable interface (see Neurable), Gesture interface (see Hug Innovation), Speech interface (smart speaker key words), Touch interface, Haptic interface (see super haptics mini sound canon), Bi-directional interface example: (Pendent sends information to smart button(s)/bott(s) that receive the information and takes an action. Or the other way, smart button(s)/bott(s) sends information to the pendent), Uni-directional interface, and the like.

In an embodiment, the device includes one or more interface of the elements. Non-limiting examples of Interface of the elements, include Neurable, Gesture commands/library, SMS Txt, IM, Voice to TxT, and the like. In an embodiment, the device includes one or more Processors, Circuitry, Power Source, Receiver, Transmitter, Wireless interface (Bluetooth, WIFI, RFID), NUI (gesture, touch, speech, mental thought), Neuro Detector, Smart speaker interface (speaker could be stand alone in some embodiments), Heating/Cooling (Peltier devise), Screen, Recorder, Light (Minnie LED), Haptic touch, Camera, Accelerometer, Scent sachet, Crystal, Liquid, and the like.

In an embodiment, a system includes computational circuitry configured to exchange at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to generate a virtual display representing at least one heartbeat mimetic data sender or warm-touch data sender responsive to exchanging the at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device.

In an embodiment, a system includes computational circuitry configured to remotely activate a wearable device to generate one or more acoustic stimuli that mimics a heartbeat. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to remotely activate the wearable device to generate one or more thermal stimulus. In an embodiment, the system includes computational circuitry configured to remotely activate the wearable device to generate a virtual display including one or more instances identifying a sender associated with remotely activating a wearable device to generate acoustic stimuli or remotely activating the wearable device to generate thermal stimuli.

In an embodiment, a method includes exchanging at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device. In an embodiment, the method includes generating a virtual display representing at least one heartbeat mimetic data sender or warm-touch data sender responsive to exchanging the at least one of heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote device. In an embodiment, a method includes generating an acoustic stimulus that mimics a heartbeat responsive to receiving one or more wireless commands; and generating a thermal stimulus receiving one or more wireless commands.

In an embodiment, circuitry includes, among other things, one or more computing devices108such as a processor (e.g., a microprocessor, and the like), a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like, or any combinations thereof, and can include discrete digital or analog circuit elements or electronics, or combinations thereof. In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more ASICs having a plurality of predefined logic components. In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more FPGAs having a plurality of programmable logic components.

In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more electrical components operably coupled (e.g., communicatively, electromagnetically, magnetically, ultrasonically, optically, inductively, electrically, capacitively coupled, and the like) to each other. In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more remotely located components. In an embodiment, remotely located components are operably coupled via wireless communication. In an embodiment, remotely located components are operably coupled via one or more receivers, transceivers117, or transmitters, antennas, or the like.

In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more network elements. Non-limiting examples of network elements include Local Area Networks (LANs), network gateway systems, network usage servers, Wide Area Networks (WANs), wireless base stations, wireless relays, and the like. In an embodiment, circuitry includes computer and communication platforms that include data Input/Output (I/O) transceivers, digital processing circuitry, data storage memories, various software components, and the like.

In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more memory devices that, for example, store instructions or data. Non-limiting examples of one or more memory devices include volatile memory (e.g., Random Access Memory (RAM), Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), or the like); non-volatile memory (e.g., Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Flash memory, or the like); persistent memory; or the like. The one or more memory devices can be coupled to, for example, one or more computing devices by one or more instructions, data, or power buses.

In an embodiment, where applicable, circuitry includes peripheral devices such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB (or other wireless or wired network communication peripherals cable of data exchange with remote client and server computers), and cellular connectivity to exchange data, exchange control commands, configure the system100, or remotely monitor system100parameters. In an embodiment, circuitry includes one or more user input/output components that are operably coupled to the system100to generate a user interface that enables access to all user configurable parameters.

In an embodiment, the system100includes circuitry configured to exchange acquire heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data with a remote client device and remote server. In an embodiment, the system includes circuitry configured to acquire heartbeat mimetic data or warm-touch data from a plurality of remote client devices. Non-limiting examples of client devices include application interface with smart devices, cell phone devices, computer devices, desktop computer devices, internet of things (IoT) devices, laptop computer devices, managed node devices, mobile client devices, notebook computer devices, remote controllers, smart devices, smart eyewear devices, smart wearable devices, tablet devices, wearable devices, and the like. In an embodiment, a client device includes a computer hardware, firmware, software, and the like that accesses a service made available by a server.

In an embodiment, the device102(e.g., smart jewelry, pendant, a wearable device, or the like) is operable to deliver at one or more of a haptic, thermal (e.g., warmth, coolness, temperature change, or the like), or acoustic response based on a trigger. In an embodiment, the device102includes computational circuitry configured to deliver one or more of a haptic, thermal, acoustic, electromagnetic radiation stimulus, or the like, based on a target condition.

In an embodiment, the trigger takes the form of computational circuitry including a processor or microprocessor configured to actuate the controller unit108based at least on one of a predetermined day/time, non-verbal communication (e.g., responsive to human action and detection by a proximity sensor such as IR sensor or the like), and location-based determination.

In an embodiment, the predetermined day/time includes a scheduled event that is programmable to trigger the controller unit108to actuate a particular response from the device102. In one embodiment, the scheduled event corresponds to, for example, a birthday, holiday, anniversary, etc. In an embodiment, the controller unit108actuates the response (e.g., thermal emission via warm-touch unit106, acoustic response of happy birthday melody via acoustic transducers, play a pre-recorded personalized message, etc.) responsive to one or more inputs associated with a scheduled event. In an embodiment, the controller unit108actuates the response responsive to one or more user inputs associated with a pre-programmed event.

In an embodiment, inputs from a proximity sensor, a GPS module, and the like are used to trigger the controller unit108to activate delivery of a particular response from the device102circuitry. In an embodiment, the proximity sensor and/or GPS module are communicatively coupled to or embedded within the device102. In an embodiment, the specific response of the device102varies based on a particular location of the device102, as detected by the GPS module. For example, in an embodiment, during operation, when an individual wearing the device102enters a church, the GPS module embedded within the device102detects an entrance into the Church and trigger a particular location-based greeting response via at least one of the haptic, thermal, and acoustic responses. In an embodiment, the GPS module determines location based on GPS coordinates and by mapping those coordinates to known locations on a predetermined map. In an embodiment, responsive to entering a Church, the device102initiates an acoustic response (e.g. church bells). In an embodiment, the user brings his/her hand in close proximity to the device102such that the proximity detector actuates the controller unit108to activate thermal emission via the warm-touch unit106and heat up. In an embodiment, upon the GPS module detecting entrance into a sports stadium, the device102initiates an acoustic response in the form of a sports team rally song.

In an embodiment, verbal communication is be used to trigger the controller unit108to actuate a response. An illustrative example includes human speech that is detected by the device102and parsed by an embedded speech processing module. During a meditation or prayer, responsive to detected ‘trigger’ words, the controller unit108actuates a response that is associated with the ‘trigger’ word.

For example:responsive to “feel the divine warmth”, warmth is automatically emitted by the warm-touch unit106;responsive to “feel the divine touch”, haptic feedback is initiated; andresponsive to “see the sacred lights”, an array of lights are illuminated.

In an embodiment, the device102takes the form of at least one of a religious icon, statue, massage/meditation stones, food container, sex toy, baby formula container, wipes, e-makeup, body wash, shampoo, charm bracelet, coin, Cross, Star of David, earbuds, earrings, hair clip, heart shaped pendent (or any other shaped pendants), heart urn, key chain, money clip, objects used in piercing, pen, pet collar, picture frame, ring, sacred heart, smart lock and key (heart female/key male), tie clip, watch, wearable sensor, wearable tattoo, or the like.

In an embodiment, the device102comprises smart buttons that receive and send information/data. In an embodiment, the device102comprises a clip onto clothing, shoes, toys, toy animals, etc. In an embodiment, the device102comprises a robotic pet, an autonomous robot, a robotic pet employing Artificial Intelligence, an interactive robot companion, an artificial Intelligent, companion, and the like. In an embodiment, the device102comprises AI smart tags. In an embodiment, the device102comprises decorative domed emblems. In an embodiment, the device102comprises a Fob, decorative badges, trim, information labels, overlays. In an embodiment, the device102comprises smart glasses, smart skin (overlay, coating), smart containers, neurables, or the like.

It will be appreciated the device102may function as a node in a network. In an embodiment, a node is capable of creating, receiving, or transmitting information over a communications channel. Examples of nodes include sensors, switches, hubs, and actuators.

It will be further appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art, that various manifestations are contemplated by the embodiments described herein. The above examples are merely cited to demonstrate some applications of the described embodiments recognizing that additional applications are well within the scope of the embodiments.

The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments of the devices or processes via the use of block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples. Insofar as such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples contain one or more functions or operations, it will be understood by the reader that each function or operation within such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples can be implemented, individually or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software, firmware in one or more machines or articles of manufacture, or virtually any combination thereof. Further, the use of “Start,” “End,” or “Stop” blocks in the block diagrams is not intended to indicate a limitation on the beginning or end of any functions in the diagram. Such flowcharts or diagrams may be incorporated into other flowcharts or diagrams where additional functions are performed before or after the functions shown in the diagrams of this application.

In an embodiment, several portions of the subject matter described herein is implemented via Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), or other integrated formats. However, some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein, in whole or in part, can be equivalently implemented in integrated circuits, as one or more computer programs running on one or more computers (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more computer systems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more microprocessors), as firmware, or as virtually any combination thereof, and that designing the circuitry or writing the code for the software and or firmware would be well within the skill of one of skill in the art in light of this disclosure.

In addition, the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein are capable of being distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, and that an illustrative embodiment of the subject matter described herein applies regardless of the signal-bearing medium used to actually carry out the distribution. Non-limiting examples of a signal-bearing medium include the following: a recordable type medium such as magnetic data storage media, non-volatile memory drive “Solid state drive,” any potable data storage media, a hard disk drive, a Compact Disc (CD), a Digital Video Disk (DVD), a digital tape, a computer memory, etc.; and a transmission type medium such as a program distribution via remote download over any wired or wireless network.

While aspects of the present subject matter described herein have been shown and described, it will be apparent to the reader that, based upon the teachings herein, changes and modifications can be made without departing from the subject matter described herein and its broader aspects and, therefore, the appended claims are to encompass within their scope all such changes and modifications as are within the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein. In general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). Further, if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present.

With respect to the appended claims, the operations recited therein generally may be performed in any order. Also, although various operational flows are presented in a sequence(s), the various operations may be performed in orders other than those that are illustrated or may be performed concurrently. Examples of such alternate orderings includes overlapping, interleaved, interrupted, reordered, incremental, preparatory, supplemental, simultaneous, reverse, or other variant orderings, unless context dictates otherwise. Furthermore, terms like “responsive to,” “related to,” or other past-tense adjectives are generally not intended to exclude such variants, unless context dictates otherwise.