Illuminated press on nail

The illuminated press on nail is a press on nail. The press on nail is a cosmetic structure that is worn by a client on a location selected from the group consisting of a finger nail and a toe nail. The illuminated press on nail comprises a press on nail, a control circuit, and a personal data device. The control circuit mounts is an illumination circuit that mounts in the press on nail. The personal data device forms a wireless communication link with the control circuit. The personal data device controls the operation of the control circuit. By controlling the operation is meant the personal data device controls the color of the illumination generated by the control circuit.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to the field of human necessities including cosmetic treatments, more specifically, artificial nails. (A45D31/00)

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The illuminated press on nail is a press on nail. The press on nail is a cosmetic structure that is worn by a client on a location selected from the group consisting of a finger nail and a toe nail. The illuminated press on nail comprises a press on nail, a control circuit, and a personal data device. The control circuit mounts is an illumination circuit that mounts in the press on nail. The personal data device forms a wireless communication link with the control circuit. The personal data device controls the operation of the control circuit. By controlling the operation is meant the personal data device controls the color of the illumination generated by the control circuit. In an alternate potential embodiment of the disclosure, the illuminated press on nail further comprises a stylus. The stylus is a repeater. The primary function of the stylus is to amplify a plurality of RFID tracking signals that form the wireless communication link between the personal data device and the control circuit.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the illuminated press on nail will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The illuminated press on nail100(hereinafter invention) is a press on nail101. The press on nail101is a cosmetic structure that is worn by a client on a location selected from the group consisting of a finger nail and a toe nail. The invention100comprises a press on nail101, a control circuit102, and a personal data device103. The control circuit102mounts is an illumination circuit that mounts in the press on nail101. The personal data device103forms a wireless communication link with the control circuit102. The personal data device103controls the operation of the control circuit102. By controlling the operation is meant the personal data device103controls the color of the illumination generated by the control circuit102. In a third potential embodiment of the disclosure, the invention100further comprises a stylus104. The stylus104is a repeater. The primary function of the stylus104is to repeat and amplify a plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that form the wireless communication link between the personal data device103and the control circuit102.

The press on nail101is a cosmetic structure. The press on nail101is worn on the nail of an extremity selected from the group consisting of a hand and a foot. The press on nail101contains the control circuit102. The press on nail101illuminates the control circuit102. The press on nail101comprises a nail structure111and an adhesive112.

The nail structure111is a mechanical structure. The nail structure111is a polymer based structure. The nail structure is an acrylic poly(methyl methacrylic) (CAS9011-14-7) based structure. The nail structure111is a non-Euclidean disk structure. The form factor of the nail structure111is selected such that the nail structure111emulates the form factor of a human nail. The control circuit102mounts on the nail structure111such that the illumination of the control circuit102is visible from the exterior of the client wearing the invention100. The adhesive112is a chemical compound. The adhesive112is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The adhesive112secures the nail structure111to the selected nail of the client.

The personal data device103is a programmable electrical device that provides data management and communication services through one or more functions referred to as an application131. The personal data device103comprises an application131and a plurality of RFID interrogation signals132. The application131is a set of logical operating instructions that are performed by the personal data device103. The addition of an application131will provide increased functionality for the personal data device103. This disclosure assumes that an application131exists for the purpose of interacting with the invention100. Methods to design and implement an application131on a personal data device103are well known and documented in the electrical arts.

The personal data device103forms a wireless communication link with the control circuit102. The personal data device103controls the operation of the control circuit102. By controlling the operation of the control circuit102is meant that the personal data device103turns the control circuit102on and off. By controlling the operation of the control circuit102is meant that the personal data device103changes the color of the illumination generated by the control circuit102.

The application131is associated with the near field communication capability of the personal data device103. The application131is used to generate and transmit the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132.

The plurality of RFID interrogation signals132is a radio frequency transmission that is generated by the near field communication functionality of the personal data device103. Each of the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132is an antenna that is tuned to a frequency. The tuned frequency of each of the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132is selected to match the tuned frequency of an RFID tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121. The tuned frequency of each RFID interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132is selected such that the transmitted RFID interrogation signal will only be detected by the associated RFID tracking tag. The personal data device103controls the operation of the control circuit102through the selection and transmission of each of the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132.

The plurality of RFID interrogation signals132forms the wireless communication link with the control circuit102. The plurality of RFID interrogation signals132comprises a first RFID interrogation signal161, a second RFID interrogation signal162, a third RFID interrogation signal163, and a fourth RFID interrogation signal164. The first RFID interrogation signal161, the second RFID interrogation signal162, the third RFID interrogation signal163, and the fourth RFID interrogation signal164are described elsewhere in this disclosure.

The control circuit102is an electric circuit. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the control circuit102is formed as an integrated circuit. The control circuit102mounts in the nail structure111of the press on nail101. The control circuit102generates the illumination used to illuminate the press on nail101. The color of the illumination of the control circuit102is adjustable. The personal data device103controls the operation of the control circuit102. By controlling the operation of the control circuit102is meant that the personal data device103turns the control circuit102on and off. By controlling the operation of the control circuit102is meant that the personal data device changes the color of the illumination generated by the control circuit102. The control circuit102is an independently powered electric circuit. By independently powered is meant that the control circuit102can operate without an electrical connection to an external power source.

The control circuit102comprises a plurality of RFID tracking tags121, a plurality of flip flops122, a plurality of LED sets123, a plurality of limit resistors124, and a wireless power circuit125. The plurality of RFID tracking tags121, the plurality of flip flops122, the plurality of LED sets123, the plurality of limit resistors124, and the wireless power circuit125are electrically interconnected.

Each of the plurality of RFID tracking tags121is an RFID tracking tag. The RFID tracking tag is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. Each of the plurality of RFID tracking tags electrically connects to a flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122. Each of the plurality of RFID tracking tags121is an antenna that is tuned to a frequency. The tuned frequency of any initially RFID tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121is different from the tuned frequency of any subsequent RFID tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121.

There is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of RFID tracking tags121and the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132. The tuned frequency of each RFID tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121matches the transmission frequency of the RFID interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that corresponds with the selected RFID tracking tag.

Each of the plurality of RFID tracking tags121is a passive electrical circuit. Each of the plurality of RFID tracking tags121transmits the received RFID interrogation signal to an input of the connected flip flop such that the RFID interrogation signal triggers the operation of the connected flip flop.

The plurality of RFID tracking tags121comprises a first RFID tracking tag141, a second RFID tracking tag142, a third RFID tracking tag143, and a fourth RFID tracking tag144.

The first RFID tracking tag141is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the first RFID interrogation signal161by the personal data device103. The first RFID tracking tag141electrically connects as an input to the first flip flop151.

The second RFID tracking tag142is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the second RFID interrogation signal162by the personal data device103. The second RFID tracking tag142electrically connects as an input to the first flip flop151.

The third RFID tracking tag143is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the third RFID interrogation signal163by the personal data device103. The third RFID tracking tag143electrically connects as an input to the second flip flop152.

The fourth RFID tracking tag144is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the fourth RFID interrogation signal164by the personal data device103. The fourth RFID tracking tag144electrically connects as an input to the second flip flop152.

Each of the plurality of flip flops122is an electric circuit known as a flip flop. The flip flop is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The operation of the flip flop is described elsewhere in this disclosure. Each of the plurality of flip flops122generates a stable output. The stable output of each of the plurality of flip flops122is changed by a transient input signal. Each of the plurality of flip flops122electrically connects to two RFID tracking tags selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121. Each flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122receives transient inputs from the two RFID tracking tags associated with the selected flip flop. Each flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122comprises one or more outputs.

A flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122powers the operation of the unselected flip flops remaining in the plurality of flip flops122. The unselected flip flops remaining in the plurality of flip flops122power the illumination of the plurality of LED sets123.

The plurality of flip flops122comprises a first flip flop151, a second flip flop152, and a transistor155. The transistor155electrically connects to the first flip flop151. The transistor155further comprises a collector156, an emitter157, and a base158. The plurality of LED sets123comprises a first LED set215and a second LED set225. The plurality of limit resistors124comprises a first limit resistor216and a second limit resistor226. The first LED set215and the first limit resistor216electrically connect to the second flip flop152. The second LED set225and the second limit resistor226electrically connect to the second flip flop152.

The first RFID interrogation signal161is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the transistor155should be actuated to a closed switch position. The second RFID interrogation signal162is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the transistor155should be actuated to an open switch position.

The third RFID interrogation signal163is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the first LED set215should be extinguished and the second LED set225should be actuated. The fourth RFID interrogation signal164is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the second LED set225should be extinguished and the first LED set215should be actuated.

The first flip flop151is the flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122that controls the operation of the transistor155. The first flip flop151controls the flow of the electricity used to power the second flip flop152. The second flip flop152is the flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122that controls the operation of the both the first LED set215and the second LED set225of the plurality of LED sets123. The first flip flop151comprises a first set input211, a first reset input212, a first Q output213, and a first not Q output214. The second flip flop152comprises a second set input221, a second reset input222, a second Q output223, and a second not Q output224.

The first set input211is the set input of the first flip flop151. A transient input to the first set input211actuates the first Q output213and turns off the first not Q output214. The first reset input212is the reset input of the first flip flop151. A transient input to the first reset input212actuates the first not Q output214and turns off the first Q output213. The first Q output213is the Q output of the first flip flop151. The first Q output213controls the operation of the transistor155. The first not Q output214is the not Q output of the first flip flop151. The first not Q output214is not used in the first potential embodiment of the disclosure.

The second set input221is the set input of the second flip flop152. A transient input to the second set input221actuates the second Q output223and turns off the second not Q output224. The second reset input222is the reset input of the second flip flop152. A transient input to the second reset input222actuates the second not Q output224and turns off the second Q output223. The second Q output223is the Q output of the second flip flop152. The second Q output223controls the illumination of the second LED set225. The second not Q output224is the not Q output of the second flip flop152. The second not Q output224controls the illumination of the first LED set215. The first limit resistor216limits the flow of electric power from the second not Q output224into the first LED set215. The second limit resistor226limits the flow of electric power from the second Q output223into the second LED set225.

The transistor155operates as switch. When a voltage is applied to the base158, current will flow into the base158and the transistor155will act like a closed switch allowing current to flow from the collector156to the emitter157. When the voltage is removed from the base158, the transistor will act like an open switch disrupting current flow from the collector156to the emitter157.

The transistor155is an electrically controlled switching device. The transistor155is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The transistor155electrically connects to the first flip flop151, the second flip flop152, and the wireless power circuit125. The transistor155controls the flow of the electricity from the wireless power circuit125into the second flip flop152. The operation of the transistor155is controlled by the first Q output213of the first flip flop151. Specifically, the first Q output213of the first flip flop151electrically connects to the base158of the transistor155such that the activation of the first Q output213enables the transistor155to provide electric power from the wireless power circuit125into the second flip flop152.

Each of the plurality of LED sets123is an electric circuit that comprises one or more LEDs. The LED is an electrical device used to generate an illumination. The LED is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. Each of the plurality of LED sets123generates a portion of the illumination generated by the control circuit102. Each LED contained in any LED set selected from the plurality of LED sets123is identical. By identical is meant that color generated by each LED contained in the selected LED set is identical. The color of any LED set initially selected from the plurality of LED sets123is visually distinct from the color of any subsequently selected LED set selected from the plurality of LED sets123. The amount of illumination generated by the control circuit102is controlled by controlling the illumination of each of the plurality of LED sets123.

Each of the plurality of limit resistors124is an electric circuit element known as a resistor. There is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of limit resistors124and the plurality of LED sets123. Each of the plurality of limit resistors124forms a series electric circuit its associated LED set and the flip flop associated with the associated LED set. Each of the plurality of limit resistors124limits the flow of electric energy through the plurality of LED sets123.

The following fourteen paragraphs describe a second potential embodiment of the disclosure.

In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132further comprises a fifth RFID interrogation signal165, a sixth RFID interrogation signal166, a seventh RFID interrogation signal167, and an eighth RFID interrogation signal168. The fifth RFID interrogation signal165, the sixth RFID interrogation signal166, the seventh RFID interrogation signal167, and the eighth RFID interrogation signal168are described elsewhere in this disclosure.

In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132further comprises a fifth RFID tracking tag145, a sixth RFID tracking tag146, a seventh RFID tracking tag147, and an eighth RFID tracking tag148.

The fifth RFID tracking tag145is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the fifth RFID interrogation signal165by the personal data device103. The fifth RFID tracking tag145electrically connects as an input to the third flip flop153.

The sixth RFID tracking tag146is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the sixth RFID interrogation signal166by the personal data device103. The sixth RFID tracking tag146electrically connects as an input to the third flip flop153.

The seventh RFID tracking tag147is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the seventh RFID interrogation signal167by the personal data device103. The seventh RFID tracking tag147electrically connects as an input to the fourth flip flop154.

The eighth RFID tracking tag148is the tracking tag selected from the plurality of RFID tracking tags121that is tuned to detect the transmission of the eighth RFID interrogation signal168by the personal data device103. The eighth RFID tracking tag148electrically connects as an input to the fourth flip flop154.

The fifth RFID interrogation signal165is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the third LED set235should be illuminated. The sixth RFID interrogation signal166is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the third LED set235should be extinguished.

The seventh RFID interrogation signal167is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the fourth LED set245should be illuminated. The eighth RFID interrogation signal168is the interrogation signal selected from the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132that indicates to the control circuit102that the fourth LED set245should be extinguished.

In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of flip flops122further comprises a third flip flop and a fourth flip flop154. The first flip flop151further controls the flow of the electricity used to power the third flip flop153and the fourth flip flop154. The transistor155electrically connects to the third flip flop153and the fourth flip flop154such that the third flip flop153and the fourth flip flop154are simultaneously powered with the second flip flop152.

In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of LED sets123further comprises a third LED set235and a fourth LED set245. In the second potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of limit resistors124further comprises a third limit resistor236and a fourth limit resistor246. The third LED set235and the third limit resistor236electrically connect to the third flip flop153. The fourth LED set245and the fourth limit resistor246electrically connect to the fourth flip flop153.

The third flip flop153is the flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122that controls the operation of the third LED set235of the plurality of LED sets123. The third flip flop153comprises a third set input231, a third reset input232, a third Q output233, and a third not Q output234.

The fourth flip flop154is the flip flop selected from the plurality of flip flops122that controls the operation of the fourth LED set245of the plurality of LED sets123. The fourth flip flop154comprises a fourth set input241, a fourth reset input242, a fourth Q output243, and a fourth not Q output244.

The third set input231is the set input of the third flip flop153. A transient input to the third set input231actuates the third Q output233and turns off the third not Q output234. The third reset input232is the reset input of the third flip flop153. A transient input to the third reset input232actuates the third not Q output234and turns off the third Q output233. The third Q output233is the Q output of the third flip flop153. The third Q output233controls the illumination of the third LED set235. The third not Q output234is the not Q output of the third flip flop153. The third not Q output234is not used in the second potential embodiment of the disclosure. The third limit resistor236limits the flow of electric power from the third Q output233into the third LED set235.

The fourth set input241is the set input of the fourth flip flop154. A transient input to the fourth set input241actuates the fourth Q output243and turns off the fourth not Q output244. The fourth reset input242is the reset input of the fourth flip flop154. A transient input to the fourth reset input242actuates the fourth not Q output244and turns off the fourth Q output243. The fourth Q output243is the Q output of the fourth flip flop154. The fourth Q output243controls the illumination of the fourth not Q output244. The fourth not Q output244is the not Q output of the fourth flip flop154. The fourth not Q output244is not used in the second potential embodiment of the disclosure. The fourth limit resistor246limits the flow of electric power from the fourth Q output243into the fourth LED set245.

The following twelve paragraphs describe the wireless power circuit125used in all potential embodiments of the invention100.

The wireless power circuit125is an electrical circuit. The wireless power circuit125powers the operation of the control circuit102. The wireless power circuit125is an electrochemical device. The wireless power circuit125converts chemical potential energy into the electrical energy required to power the control circuit102. The wireless power circuit125: a) draws AC electrical energy from a national electric grid185; and, b) wirelessly broadcasts the AC electrical energy received from the national electric grid185to the induction circuit172. The wireless power circuit125comprises an energy broadcast circuit171and an induction circuit172. The energy broadcast circuit171broadcasts the AC electrical energy received from the national electric grid185to the induction circuit172. The induction circuit172electrically connects to and provides electrical energy to an electric circuit. The induction circuit172: a) receives the AC electrical energy broadcast from the energy broadcast circuit171; b) converts the received AC electrical energy into DC electrical energy suitable for use by the control circuit102associated with the induction circuit172; and, c) transfers the DC electrical energy to a battery194.

The energy broadcast circuit171is an electrical circuit. The energy broadcast circuit171draws AC electrical energy from the national electric grid185. The energy broadcast circuit171processes the AC electrical energy for broadcast. The energy broadcast circuit171broadcasts the processed AC electrical energy to the induction circuit172. The energy broadcast circuit171comprises a first AC/DC converter181, a frequency generating circuit182, a first amplifier183, a broadcast antenna184, and a national electric grid185. The first AC/DC converter181, the frequency generating circuit182, the first amplifier183, the broadcast antenna184, and the national electric grid185are electrically interconnected.

The first AC/DC converter181is an AC/DC converter. The first AC/DC converter181electrically connects to the national electric grid185. The first AC/DC converter181receives AC electrical energy from the national electric grid185and converts the AC electrical energy into a regulated DC voltage.

The frequency generating circuit182is an electrical circuit. The frequency generating circuit182is an oscillating circuit that receives DC electrical energy from the DC regulated voltage provided by the first AC/DC converter181. The frequency generating circuit182generates an AC electrical voltage at the broadcast frequency of the energy broadcast circuit171.

The first amplifier183is an electrical circuit. The first amplifier183is a power amplifier. The first amplifier183receives as an input the AC voltage generated by the frequency generating circuit182and amplifies the received AC electrical voltage such that the signal broadcast by the energy broadcast circuit171contains sufficient energy to broadcast electrical energy for use by the induction circuit172.

The broadcast antenna184is an electrical device. The broadcast antenna184receives the amplified AC electrical energy from the first amplifier183and broadcasts the amplified AC electrical energy as electromagnetic radiation to the induction circuit172.

The national electric grid185is source of the electrical energy required to operate the wireless power circuit125. The national electric grid185is defined elsewhere in this disclosure.

The design and use of an AC/DC converter, a frequency generating circuit182, the first amplifier183, and the broadcast antenna184are well-known and documented in the electrical arts.

The induction circuit172is an electrical circuit. The induction circuit172comprises a battery194, an induction antenna191, a second AC/DC converter192, and a voltage regulator193. The battery194, the induction antenna191, the second AC/DC converter192, and the voltage regulator193are electrically interconnected. The induction circuit172receives the AC electrical energy broadcast from the energy broadcast circuit171and processes the received AC electrical energy into a regulated DC voltage that recharges the battery194with DC electrical energy.

The induction antenna191is an electrical device. The induction antenna191receives the electromagnetic radiation generated by the energy broadcast circuit171and converts the received electromagnetic radiation into AC electrical energy. The induction antenna191electrically connects the received AC electrical energy to the second AC/DC converter192for processing.

The second AC/DC converter192is an AC/DC converter. The second AC/DC converter192electrically connects to the induction antenna191. The second AC/DC converter192receives AC electrical energy from the induction antenna191and converts the AC electrical energy into a source of DC electrical energy with an unregulated DC voltage.

The voltage regulator193is an electrical circuit. The voltage regulator193converts the unregulated DC electrical energy received from the second AC/DC converter192into a regulated DC voltage source that provides regulated DC electrical energy to the battery194. The battery194is an electrochemical device. The battery194converts chemical potential energy into the electrical energy used to power the control circuit102. The diode195is an electrical device that limits the flow of electricity to one direction. The diode195installs between the battery194and the voltage regulator193such that electricity will not back flow from the battery194into the voltage regulator193.

The stylus104is an electro mechanical device. The primary function of the stylus104within the context of the invention100is to act as a repeater. Specifically, the stylus104receives the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132transmitted by the personal data device103and retransmits the plurality of RFID interrogation signals132at a higher energy level than is otherwise available from the personal data device103. The use of the stylus104allows the personal data device103to control the operation of the control circuit102at greater distances than would otherwise be available from the personal data device103. The stylus104is designed to further perform the traditional functions performed by the stylus104when used with the personal data device103.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

AC: As used in this disclosure, AC is an acronym for alternating current.

AC/DC Converter: As used in this disclosure, an AC/DC converter is an electrical device that converts an AC voltage into a regulated DC voltage by rectifying and regulating the AC voltage. Method to design and build AC/DC converters are well known in the electrical arts. The AC/DC converter is further defined with a positive terminal, a negative terminal and a power input.

Adhesive: As used in this disclosure, an adhesive is a chemical substance that can be used to adhere two or more objects to each other. Types of adhesives include, but are not limited to, epoxies, polyurethanes, polyimides, or cyanoacrylates, silicone, or latex based adhesives.

Amplifier: As used in this disclosure, an amplifier refers to an electronic component that increases voltage, current, or power of an input signal. Specifically, within this disclosure, an amplifier refers to a differential amplifier. A differential amplifier is a device with two inputs with a single output. A differential amplifier amplifies the voltage difference between the two inputs. The gain of an amplifier is defined as the ratio of the output to the input as measured in a set of units selected from the group consisting of electric voltage, electric current, and electric power. Electric voltage is the most commonly selected unit.

Antenna: As used in this disclosure, an antenna is an electrical apparatus used to: a) convert electrical current into electromagnetic radiation; and, b) convert electromagnetic radiation into electrical current. An antenna is a type of transducer.

Battery: As used in this disclosure, a battery is a chemical device consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power. Batteries are commonly defined with a positive terminal and a negative terminal.

CIELAB: As used in this disclosure, the CIELAB is a color space coordinate system that is used to specify color. The CIELAB is a system that is defined and maintained by the International Commission on Illumination. At the time of this disclosure, the current CIELAB is referred to as CIELAB2000. The CIELAB specifies a color in a three-dimensional color space that is often referred to as the LAB. The overall difference between a target shade standard and a measured sample shade is called the delta E. A delta E of greater than 0.5 is easily seen by most people.

Client: As used in this disclosure, a client is an individual who is designated to receive a service.

Color: As used in this disclosure, a color refers to the visible portion of the spectrum that is reflected off of an object that is exposed to an external source of electromagnetic radiation. A color is often referred to as a shade.

Color Spectrum: As used in this disclosure, a color spectrum refers to the organization of ranges visible electromagnetic radiation into specific colors. Within this disclosure: a) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 380 nm to 450 nm are called violet; b) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 450 nm to 485 nm are called blue; c) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 485 nm to 500 nm are called cyan; d) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 500 nm to 565 nm are called green; e) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 565 nm to 590 nm are called yellow; f) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 590 nm to 625 nm are called orange; and, g) electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 625 nm to 740 nm are called red.

Communication Link: As used in this disclosure, a communication link refers to the structured exchange of data between two objects.

Contrasting Color: As used in this disclosure, the term contrasting color is applied to a comparison of a first color and a second color. Technically, contrasting colors means that the second color is drawn from a different section of the color wheel than a first color. The term complementary color means that the second color is drawn from the section of the color wheel that is diametrically opposite from the section of the color wheel the first color is drawn from.

Control Circuit: As used in this disclosure, a control circuit is an electrical circuit that manages and regulates the behavior or operation of a device.

Cosmetic Structure: As used in this disclosure, a cosmetic structure is a mechanical structure that is worn by an individual.

DC: As used in this disclosure, DC is an acronym for direct current.

Diode: As used in this disclosure, a diode is a two terminal semiconductor device that allows current flow in only one direction. The two terminals are called the anode and the cathode. Electric current is allowed to pass from the anode to the cathode.

Electrical Ground: As used in this disclosure, an electrical ground is a common reference voltage that is used in the design and implementation of electrical circuits. An electrical ground is often, but not necessarily, the discharge point of electric currents flowing through an electric circuit.

External Power Source: As used in this disclosure, an external power source is a source of the energy that is externally provided to enable the operation of the present disclosure. Examples of external power sources include, but are not limited to, electrical power sources and compressed air sources.

Finger: As used in this disclosure, a finger is the portion of the hand that encloses the proximal phalange bone and its associated distal phalange bone of a hand. The finger nail is a claw like structure that is formed at the distal end of the finger.

Flip Flop: As used in this disclosure, a flip flop is a bi-stable electronic device that is used to store information. The stable state of the flip flop can be changed through the application of one or more control signals. The flip flop is a circuit that is often used to store information. The flip flop circuit comprises a plurality of inputs, referred to as the set input and the reset input, and a plurality of outputs, referred to as Q and not Q. When a temporary positive voltage is applied to the set input, the Q output actuates to a positive voltage relative to the not Q output (which is generally set to the electrical ground voltage). The Q output remains at the positive voltage until a new temporary input voltage is received. When a temporary positive voltage is applied to the reset input, the not Q output actuates to a positive voltage relative to the Q output (which is generally set to the electrical ground voltage). The not Q output remains at the positive voltage until a new temporary input voltage is received.

Frequency: As used in this disclosure, frequency is a count of the number of repetitions of a cyclic process has been completed within a set period of time.

Induction: As used in this disclosure, induction refers to a process where a first process selected from the group consisting of an electric current or an electromagnetic field generates or interacts with a second process selected from the group consisting of an electric current or an electromagnetic field.

Inductive Charging Device: As used in this disclosure, an inductive charging device is an electrical device. The inductive charging device transfers energy from a first electric device to a second electric device. The first electric device transfers electric energy to the second electric device using induction.

Integrated Circuit: As used in this disclosure, an integrated circuit is: a) an electric circuit that is formed directly into a semiconducting material; that, b) replicates an electric circuit that can be formed from discrete electrical components.

Inverter: As used in this disclosure, an inverter is an electrical device that converts a DC voltage into an AC voltage. Methods to design and build inverters are well known in the electrical arts. An inverter is also known as a frequency generator.

Hue: As used in this disclosure, a hue refers to a specific color.

LED: As used in this disclosure, an LED is an acronym for a light emitting diode. A light emitting diode is a diode that is also a light source.

Limit Resistor: As used in this disclosure, a limit resistor is an electrical resistor that is used to limit the flow of electric current through an electrical circuit.

National Electric Grid: As used in this disclosure, the national electric grid is a synchronized and highly interconnected electrical network that distributes energy in the form of electric power from a plurality of generating stations to consumers of electricity. The national electric grid is a commercially available source of AC electrical power. The national electric grid is regulated by an appropriate authority. The national electric grid sells electrical power for use by an electrical load. The national electric grid invoices for electrical power based on the total energy consumed by the electrical load. The national electric grid measures the energy consumption of an electrical load with an electrical meter. The national electric grid provides power through electrical connections known as a hot lead and a neutral lead.

Near Field Communication: As used in this disclosure, near field communication, commonly referred to as NFC, is an RFID technology and communication protocol that is commonly implemented on personal data devices. The operating range of near field technology is generally less than 20 centimeters.

Non-Euclidean Disk: As used in this disclosure, a non-Euclidean structure is a disk-shaped structure wherein the congruent end (faces) of the disk structure lies on a non-Euclidean plane.

PDD: As used in this disclosure, PDD is an acronym for personal data device.

Personal Data Device: As used in this disclosure, a personal data device is a handheld logical device that is used for managing personal information and communication. Examples of personal data device include, but are not limited to, cellular phones, tablets, and smartphones. See logical device

Plug: As used in this disclosure, a plug is an electrical termination that electrically connects a first electrical circuit to a second electrical circuit or a source of electricity. As used in this disclosure, a plug will have two or three metal pins.

Port: As used in this disclosure, a port is an electrical termination that is used to connect a first electrical circuit to a second external electrical circuit. In this disclosure, the port is designed to receive a plug.

Repeater: As used in this disclosure, a repeater is an electrical device that receives a first signal from a first communication channel and transmits a duplicate second signal over a second communication channel. When a radio frequency wireless communication channel is used as both the first communication channel and the second communication channel the frequencies of operation of the first communication channel and the second communication channels may or may not be identical.

Resistance: As used in this disclosure, resistance refers to the opposition provided by an electrical circuit (or circuit element) to the electrical current created by a DC voltage is presented across the electrical circuit (or circuit element). The term impedance is often used for resistance when referring to an AC voltage that is presented across the electrical circuit (or circuit element).

Resistor: As used in this disclosure, a resistor is a well-known and commonly available electrical device that presents a resistance that inhibits the flow of electricity through an electric circuit. Within an electric circuit processing alternating currents, the resistor will not affect the phase of the alternating current. A current flowing through a resistor will create a voltage across the terminals of the resistor.

RFID: As used in this disclosure, RFID refers to Radio Frequency Identification technology. RFID is a wireless technology that uses electromagnetic field to identify and retrieve data from tracking tags that are placed on or near an object.

RFID Interrogator: As used in this disclosure, an RFID interrogator is a device that transmits a radio signal at frequency designed to activate RFID tracking tags that are tuned to operate at that frequency.

RFID Tracking Tag: As used in this disclosure, an RFID tracking tag is a reflective antenna that receives a radio signal from an RFID Interrogator and uses the energy received from the RFID interrogator signal to reflect a modified signal back to the RFID interrogator. The modified signal generally contains identification information about the RFID tag. The RFID interrogator receives and records these reflected signals. RFID tags are generally tuned to respond to a specific frequency. The RFID tracking tag as described to this point is a passive, or unpowered RFID tracking tag. There are also available within RFID technology active, or powered, RFID tracking tags. An active RFID tracking tag acts as a beacon that actively transmits identification information in a manner that can be received and recorded by an RFID interrogator. Within this disclosure, both passive and active RFID tracking tags are used.

Spectrum: As used in this disclosure, a spectrum refers to the distribution and amplitude of the component frequencies of a source of electromagnetic radiation. Spectrums are typically organized and displayed by frequency or frequency range.

Toe: As used in this disclosure, a toe is the portion of the foot that encloses the proximal phalange bone and its associated distal phalange bone of a foot. The toe nail is a claw like structure that is formed at the distal end of the foot. The structure of the toe is similar to the structure of the finger.

Transistor: As used in this disclosure, a transistor is a general term for a three terminal semiconducting electrical device that is used for electrical signal amplification and electrical switching applications. There are several designs of transistors. A common example of a transistor is an NPN transistor that further comprises a collector terminal, an emitter terminal, and a base terminal and which consists of a combination of two rectifying junctions (a diode is an example of a rectifying junction). Current flowing from the collector terminal through the emitter terminal crosses the two rectifier junctions. The amount of the electric current crossing the two rectified junctions is controlled by the amount of electric current that flows through the base terminal. This disclosure assumes the use of an NPN transistor. This assumption is made solely for the purposes of simplicity and clarity of exposition. Those skilled in the electrical arts will recognize that other types of transistors, including but not limited to, field effect transistors and PNP transistors, can be substituted for an NPN transistor without undue experimentation.

Visually Distinct: As used in this disclosure, visually distinct is a comparative term between the perceived color of a first object and the perceived color of a second object. The second object is said to be visually distinct from the first object if the delta E between the measured CIELAB color specification of the first object and the measured CIELAB color specification of the second object is greater than 1.5. As a practical matter, most people would consider a delta E of greater than 1.5 to be different colors under almost any light source.

Volt: As used in this disclosure, a volt refers to the difference in electrical potential energy between two points in an electric circuit. A volt is measured as joules per coulomb. The term voltage refers to a quantitative measure of the volts between the two points.

Voltage Regulator: As used in this disclosure, a voltage regulator refers to an electrical circuit that takes unregulated voltage as its power input and provides a constant output voltage independent of variations to input power supply voltage or output, or load, current.

Wireless: As used in this disclosure, wireless is an adjective that is used to describe a communication channel between two devices that does not require the use of physical cabling.