Method, device and system for collecting writing pattern using ban

A method, device and system for collecting writing pattern using Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises at least one BAN enabled writing device, e.g. a pen and at least one wearable BAN enabled communication device, e.g. a wristlet, worn by a user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the user between the writing device and the communication device, when the user touches the writing device, the writing pattern is created and collected by using the writing device and streamed from the writing device to the wearable device by using the established BAN link.

Adaptive transmit power adjustment for phone in hand detection using wearable device

A system including a wireless communication device and a peripheral device communicate with each other using radio frequency (RF) waves that are propagated using a user's own body as a transmission medium. The wireless communication device selectively controls the transmit output power of the peripheral device to cause the peripheral device to transmit data and information in a low-power transmission mode. This minimizes the amount of RF waves that are received at the wireless communication device as reflected RF waves, but helps to ensure that the RF waves that do reach the wireless communication device are transmitted as surface waves along the user's skin. Responsive to the receipt of the surface waves, and based on a validity of the information carried by those surface waves, the wireless communication device transitions from a locked state to an unlocked state.

METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING WRITING PATTERN USING BAN

A method, device and system for collecting writing pattern using Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises at least one BAN enabled writing device, e.g. a pen and at least one wearable BAN enabled communication device, e.g. a wristlet, worn by a user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the user between the writing device and the communication device, when the user touches the writing device, the writing pattern is created and collected by using the writing device and streamed from the writing device to the wearable device by using the established BAN link. 1. A method for collecting writing pattern using Body Area Network , BAN , wherein said BAN comprises at least one BAN enabled writing device and at least one wearable BAN enabled communication device , worn by a user , wherein said method comprising the steps of:establishing a BAN link through the body of said user between said writing device and said communication device, when said user touches said writing device;creating and collecting writing pattern by using said writing device; andstreaming said collected writing pattern by using said established BAN link.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method comprises receiving and storing said streamed writing pattern.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said method comprising the step of:adding S5 meta data, wherein said meta data comprising any of personal information of said user or position information of said user, to said collected writing pattern before storing said writing pattern.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said created writing pattern is collected by means of an optical unit.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein said optical unit is any of a camera claim 4 , an optical sensor claim 4 , a photodiode or a combination thereof.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said created writing pattern is collected by means of at least one sensor component configured for tracking the writing ...

BT and BCC communication for wireless earbuds

Devices and methods for controlling the functionality of a pair of earbuds. The first earbud establishes a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device, searches for the second earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal from the first earbud to the electronic device including information defining whether the first earbud detected the second earbud during the search. The electronic device receives a signal from the at least one of the earbuds, the signal comprising information defining whether the earbud has detected the other earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal to the at least one earbud wherein the signal is controlled based on the received signal and includes information associated with controlling the functionality of the pair of earbuds.

PROVIDING A REPRESENTATION OF ORIENTATION AND MOVEMENT OF AN ITEM BEING MOVED IN SPACE

The present invention relates to a method for providing a representation of orientation and movement of an item being moved in space by a user of the item. The user is wearing a wearable electronic device being physically separate from the item. The item comprises an item memory storing item defining data and a device communication unit. The wearable electronic device comprises an item communication unit, adapted to receive data from the device communication unit, and an orientation and movement detector. The method comprises retrieving, at the wearable electronic device, item defining data from the item; registering, at the wearable electronic device, orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device during user movement of the item; and computing, at a first processor, the representation of orientation and movement of the item based on the item defining data and the registered orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device.

User Authentication Based on Body Tremors

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is implemented by a mobile computing device to authenticate a user. A first signal indicative of a body tremor of a limb holding the mobile computing device is detected. A second signal indicative of a body tremor of a limb to which a separate wearable computing device is secured is also detected. Based on a comparison of the body tremors, a determination is made as to whether the limbs are the same limb. A user account associated with the wearable computing device is authenticated based on the determining indicating that the limbs are the same limb.

Wearable device and a method for storing credentials associated with an electronic device in said wearable device

The disclosure relates in general to a wearable device for serving as a personal id towards electronic devices. In particular the disclosure provides a wearable device for storing credential data or password from an electronic device, which device is configured for serving as personal id towards an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or other smart devices.

Pairing consumer electronic devices using a cross-body communications protocol

A wireless device, such as a mobile device, for example, pairs with a peripheral device, such as a wristlet, for example, worn by the user. One or both of the wireless device and the peripheral device, each of which contact the user's skin, determine whether the other is in contact with the body of the same user. If both devices are in contact with the same body, the devices will pair with each other.

Automatic Password Handling

A user of a cellular telephone also has a peripheral device, such as a wristlet or ring, for example, that is worn on, and contacts, the user's body. When the user depresses a user control, such as a power button or other control on the cellular telephone, a Body Area Network (BAN) communication link is established between the cellular telephone and the peripheral device. The BAN link utilizes the user's body as a transmission medium to carry data between the cellular telephone and the peripheral device. Additionally, a passcode stored at the peripheral device is sent to the cellular telephone over the BAN link. If the passcode is valid, the device will bypass a passcode entry screen and unlock the cellular telephone for the user. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for unlocking a cellular telephone with a peripheral device using a Body Area Network (BAN) , the method performed at the cellular telephone and comprising:establishing a BAN link with a peripheral device in contact with a user's body responsive to the user actuating a user control on the cellular telephone, wherein the BAN link uses the user's body as a transmission medium;receiving a passcode from the peripheral device over the BAN link; andunlocking the cellular telephone for the user if the passcode received over the BAN link is valid.22. The method of wherein establishing a BAN link with a peripheral device comprises activating a BAN transceiver at the cellular telephone responsive to the user actuating the user control.23. The method of further comprising detecting the peripheral device responsive to the user actuating the user control.24. The method of wherein the user control comprises a power button on the cellular telephone.25. The method of further comprising sending a request for the passcode to the peripheral device responsive to the user actuating the user control.26. The method of wherein unlocking the cellular telephone comprises bypassing a passcode lock function of the cellular telephone if ...

System and method for allowing access to electronic devices using a body area network

A method, system and devices for creating access to a wireless communication device by using BAN, comprising detecting the presence of a user's body by using a BAN enabled access module connected to the wireless communication device, collecting biometric data of the user and receiving authentication data from a BAN enabled peripheral device through BAN by using the BAN enabled access module and allowing access to the wireless communication device if the collected biometric data and the received authentication data are valid.

WEARABLE DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR STORING CREDENTIALS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN SAID WEARABLE DEVICE

The disclosure relates in general to a wearable device for serving as a personal id towards electronic devices. In particular the disclosure provides a wearable device for storing credential data or password from an electronic device, which device is configured for serving as personal id towards an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or other smart devices.

Body contact communication optimization with link key exchange

The present disclosure relates generally to a method and a wireless communication device that optimizes communication between devices which is body contact initiated. The method, performed in the wireless communication device comprises pairing with another wireless communication device using a first communication technology, wherein the first communication technology is Body Coupled Communication, BCC, technology, exchanging, between the wireless communication device and the other wireless communication device, using BCC technology, device specific information associated with pairing in a second communication technology and connecting with the other wireless communication device, using the second communication technology, thereby performing a handover from BCC technology to the second communication technology.

Finger-on display detection

A user device comprising a touch display capable of operation in an on-touch mode or a touchless mode; one or more sensors to detect a sound wave produced when a user's finger or an instrument touches the touch display; one or more memories to store instructions; and one or more processing systems to execute the instructions and configure the one or more processing systems to: identify whether a detected sound wave includes characteristics indicative of when the user's finger or an instrument touches the touch display; and set a sensitivity mode of the touch display to a decreased level relative to an increased level associated with a touchless operation of the touch display.

Automatic password handling

A user of a cellular telephone also has a peripheral device, such as a wristlet or ring, for example, that is worn on, and contacts, the user's body. When the user depresses a user control, such as a power button or other control on the cellular telephone, a Body Area Network (BAN) communication link is established between the cellular telephone and the peripheral device. The BAN link utilizes the user's body as a transmission medium to carry data between the cellular telephone and the peripheral device. Additionally, a passcode stored at the peripheral device is sent to the cellular telephone over the BAN link. If the passcode is valid, the device will bypass a passcode entry screen and unlock the cellular telephone for the user.

Pairing Consumer Electronic Devices Using a Cross-Body Communications Protocol

A wireless device, such as a mobile device, for example, pairs with a peripheral device, such as a wristlet, for example, worn by the user. One or both of the wireless device and the peripheral device, each of which contact the user's skin, determine whether the other is in contact with the body of the same user. If both devices are in contact with the same body, the devices will pair with each other. 131-. (canceled)32. A method for pairing a wireless communication device with a peripheral device using a Body Area Network (BAN) , the method performed at the wireless communication device and comprising:detecting that a peripheral device is proximate a wireless communication device;determining whether both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with a user's body; andpairing with the peripheral device using a BAN if both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with the user's body.33. The method of wherein pairing with the peripheral device using a BAN if both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with the user's body comprises:generating a key based on a unique identifier received over a first communication link from the peripheral device;transmitting the generated key to the peripheral device over the first communication link;receiving the key from the peripheral device over a second communication link; andpairing with the peripheral device if the key received over the second communication link is a valid key.34. The method of wherein the second communication link comprises a Body Area Network (BAN) link that uses the user's body as a transmission medium.35. The method of further comprising:activating a receiver associated with the BAN link responsive to transmitting the key to the peripheral device over the first communication link;listening on the BAN link to receive the key from the peripheral device; anddetermining that both the wireless communication ...

Protective Cover for Wireless Terminal Including Electronic Ink Display Element Technical Field

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is performed by a protective cover for a wireless terminal. The protective cover includes a transceiver circuit, a processor circuit, an electronic ink display element, and an inductive power supply circuit. The inductive power supply circuit inductively charges from a wireless terminal contained in the protective cover, and supplies power to the transceiver circuit, the processor circuit, and the electronic ink display element. The transceiver circuit wirelessly receives data from the wireless terminal. The processor circuit updates the electronic ink display element based on the received data. The receiving and the updating are performed using the power from the inductive power supply circuit. 117-. (canceled)18. A method implemented by a protective cover for a wireless terminal , the protective cover including a transceiver circuit , a processor circuit , an electronic ink display element , and an inductive power supply circuit , the method comprising:inductively charging from a wireless terminal contained in the protective cover, and supplying power to the transceiver circuit, the processor circuit, and the electronic ink display element, wherein the inductive charging and supplying of power are implemented by the inductive power supply circuit;wirelessly receiving, by the transceiver circuit, data from the wireless terminal; and updating, via the processor circuit, the electronic ink display element based on the received data;wherein the receiving and the updating are performed using the power from the inductive power supply circuit.19. The method of :wherein the inductive power supply circuit and the transceiver circuit are part of a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag; andwherein the inductive charging and receiving of data from the wireless terminal are performed using NFC.20. The method of :wherein the inductive charging from the wireless terminal is performed using Wireless Charging; andwherein the ...

Adaptive Transmit Power Adjustment for Phone in Hand Detection Using Wearable Device

A system including a wireless communication device and a peripheral device communicate with each other using radio frequency (RF) waves that are propagated using a user's own body as a transmission medium. The wireless communication device selectively controls the transmit output power of the peripheral device to cause the peripheral device to transmit data and information in a low-power transmission mode. This minimizes the amount of RF waves that are received at the wireless communication device as reflected RF waves, but helps to ensure that the RF waves that do reach the wireless communication device are transmitted as surface waves along the user's skin. Responsive to the receipt of the surface waves, and based on a validity of the information carried by those surface waves, the wireless communication device transitions from a locked state to an unlocked state.

Finger detection on touch screens for mobile devices

A method for dynamically controlling an input mode of a touch screen ( 10 ) for an electronic device ( 1 ) comprising at least one condition detection system ( 4 ), wherein the method comprises monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device ( 1 ) by means of the condition detection system ( 4 ), and determining, based on the monitored humidity in relation to predetermined values, which input mode is to be used for the touch screen and using the determined input mode for the touch screen.

Wearable device and a method for storing credentials associated with an electronic device in said wearable device

The disclosure relates in general to a wearable device for serving as a personal id towards electronic devices. In particular the disclosure provides a wearable device for storing credential data or password from an electronic device, which device is configured for serving as personal id towards an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or other smart devices.

Dynamic user recommendations for ban enabled media experiences

Disclosed is a method, performed in a Body Area Network (BAN) enabled media experience device for enabling transmission of a media experience according to a stored, predefined user configuration associated with an identification data, userID, of a BAN enabled communication device, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the BAN enabled media experience device and the BAN enabled communication device by using BAN; retrieving the identification data, userID, of the BAN enabled communication device; retrieving the stored, predefined user configuration associated with the userID of the BAN enabled communication device; and initiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device according to the stored, predefined user configuration.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CAPTURING MEDIA BY USING BAN

A method and system for capturing media data using an Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises a BAN enabled media capturing device associated with a first user and at least one BAN enabled communication device associated with a second user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the second user between the capturing device and the communication device, when the second user touches the capturing device, settings, related to capturing media data and related to said second user, are downloaded to the capturing device by using the established BAN link and media data is captured with the capturing device by using the downloaded settings wherein the capturing is triggered by the second user. 1. A method for capturing media data using an Body Area Network , BAN , wherein said BAN comprises a BAN enabled media capturing device associated with a first user and at least one BAN enabled communication device associated with a second user , wherein said method comprising:establishing a BAN link through the body of said second user between said capturing device and said communication device, when said second user touches said capturing device;downloading settings, related to capturing media data and related to said second user, to said capturing device by using said established BAN link; andcapturing media data with said capturing device by using said downloaded settings wherein the capturing is triggered by the second user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method comprising transmitting said captured media data from said capturing device to said communication device by using a communication network.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said downloaded settings comprises media capture history related to said second user.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said media data is any of an image claim 1 , a film claim 1 , sound or a combination thereof.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein capturing media data comprising: ...

BT AND BCC COMMUNICATION FOR WIRELESS EARBUDS

Devices and methods for controlling the functionality of a pair of earbuds. The first earbud establishes a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device, searches for the second earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal from the first earbud to the electronic device including information defining whether the first earbud detected the second earbud during the search. The electronic device receives a signal from the at least one of the earbuds, the signal comprising information defining whether the earbud has detected the other earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal to the at least one earbud wherein the signal is controlled based on the received signal and includes information associated with controlling the functionality of the pair of earbuds. 1. A method for controlling a functionality of a pair of earbuds including a first earbud and a second earbud , wherein each earbud is wirelessly connectable to an electronic device and to each other , the method comprising:establishing a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device;receiving an audio signal in the first earbud from the electronic device;sending audio channel data, based on the received audio signal, from the first earbud to the second earbud; andswitching to receiving the audio signal in the second earbud from the electronic device, responsive to a predetermined event.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection that a battery power level of the first earbud is below a prescribed threshold level.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection of a lost connection between the first earbud and the second earbud.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predetermined event comprises detection of a lost contact between the first earbud and the body of a user of the pair of earbuds.5. The method ...

FINGER DETECTION ON TOUCH SCREENS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

A method for dynamically controlling an input mode of a touch screen () for an electronic device () comprising at least one condition detection system (), wherein the method comprises monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device () by means of the condition detection system (), and determining, based on the monitored humidity in relation to predetermined values, which input mode is to be used for the touch screen and using the determined input mode for the touch screen. 1. A method for controlling an input mode of a touch screen for an electronic device comprising at least one condition detection system , wherein the method comprises:monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device by means of the condition detection system,determining, based on the monitored humidity in relation to predetermined values, if a first input mode (I) using only a capacitive sensing for the touch screen is to be used, or if a second input mode (II) using only a Z-force sensing for the touch screen is to be used for pressure detection, or if a third input mode (III) being a combination of the first and second input modes for the touch screen is to be used, andusing the determined input mode (I, II, III) for the touch screen.2. A method for controlling an input mode of a touch screen according to claim 1 , by monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device by means of the condition detection system detecting signals resulting from input on the touch screen.3. A method for controlling an input mode of a touch screen according to claim 1 , by monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device by means of the condition detection system detecting signals being separate from signals resulting from input on the touch screen.41. A method for controlling an input mode of a touch screen according to claim 1 , by monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device () by means of the condition detection system detecting ...

Bcc enabled key management system

A system with a wireless communication device and one or more wearable communication devices utilizing Body coupled communication, BCC, technology for managing digital keys to a lock. The key management system comprises a wireless communication device and at least one wearable communication device, for managing digital keys, wherein the wireless communication device and the wearable communication device are Body Coupled Communication, BCC, enabled. The method comprises receiving, in the wireless communication device, one or more digital keys to a lock from an external server, detecting, in the wireless communication device, one or more wearable communication devices using BCC, sending, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device to the detected one or more wearable communication devices and receiving, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device in the one or more wearable communication devices, thereby enabling the wearable communication device to open the lock.

BT AND BCC COMMUNICATION FOR WIRELESS EARBUDS

Devices and methods for controlling the functionality of a pair of earbuds. The first earbud establishes a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device, searches for the second earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal from the first earbud to the electronic device including information defining whether the first earbud detected the second earbud during the search. The electronic device receives a signal from the at least one of the earbuds, the signal comprising information defining whether the earbud has detected the other earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication, BCC, and sends a signal to the at least one earbud wherein the signal is controlled based on the received signal and includes information associated with controlling the functionality of the pair of earbuds. 1. A method performed in a first earbud of a pair of earbuds for controlling the functionality of the pair of earbuds , the method comprises:establishing a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device;{'b': '3', 'searching (S) for the second earbud of the pair of earbuds using Body Coupled Communication (BCC);'}sending a signal from the first earbud to the electronic device, the signal comprising information defining whether the first earbud detected the second earbud during the search.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of establishing a connection between the first earbud and an electronic device comprises that the connection is a Bluetooth connection or BCC connection.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:detecting, using a body recognizing sensor, direct contact between the first earbud and the body of a user of the first earbud.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the earbud that first detects contact is the first earbud.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the earbud that is detected first is the first earbud which acts as a BCC ...

DYNAMIC USER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BAN ENABLED MEDIA EXPERIENCES

Disclosed is a method, performed in a Body Area Network (BAN) enabled media experience device for enabling transmission of a media experience according to a stored, predefined user configuration associated with an identification data, userID, of a BAN enabled communication device, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the BAN enabled media experience device and the BAN enabled communication device by using BAN; retrieving the identification data, userID, of the BAN enabled communication device; retrieving the stored, predefined user configuration associated with the userID of the BAN enabled communication device; and initiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device according to the stored, predefined user configuration. 1. A method , performed in a Body Area Network (BAN) enabled media experience device configured for enabling transmission of a media experience according to a stored , predefined user configuration associated with an identification data , userID , of a BAN enabled communication device , the method comprising:establishing a connection between the BAN enabled media experience device and the BAN enabled communication device by using BAN;retrieving the identification data, userID, of the BAN enabled communication device;retrieving the stored, predefined user configuration associated with the userID of the BAN enabled communication device; andinitiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device according to the stored, predefined user configuration.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the predefined user configuration comprises the user's media experience preferences.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein initiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device comprises providing recommendations according to the stored claim 1 , predefined user configuration.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING WEB APPLICATIONS OF A FIRST COMMUNICATION DEVICE ON A SECOND COMMUNICATION DEVICE BY USING BAN

A method, system and Body Area Network, BAN, enabled communication devices for displaying content of a first BAN enabled communication device on a second BAN enabled communication device are enclosed wherein the method comprising establishing a BAN link through a human body of a user that is wearing the first BAN enabled device, between the first BAN enabled device and a second BAN enabled device, transmitting the content from the first BAN enabled device to the second BAN enabled device by using the established BAN link, and displaying the transmitted content on a Graphical User Interface, GUI, on the second BAN enabled device, when the user touches the second BAN enabled device. 1. A method for displaying content of a first BAN enabled communication device on a second BAN enabled communication device , wherein said method comprising:establishing a Body Area Network (BAN) link through a human body of a user that is wearing the first communication device, between said first communication device and said second communication device, when the user touches said second communication device;transmitting said content from said first communication device to said second communication device by using said established BAN link, when the user touches said second communication device; anddisplaying said transmitted content on a Graphical User Interface, GUI, represented by a pop-up window, on said second communication device.2. The method for displaying content according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitted content comprises at least one graphical element representing a link to a web account of said user.3. The method for displaying content according to claim 1 , wherein said method comprising:transmitting credential data for permitting access to said accounts, from said first communication device to said second communication device by using said established BAN link, when the user activates said content.4. The method for displaying content according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

Wearable device and a method for storing credentials associated with an electronic device in said wearable device

The disclosure relates in general to a wearable device for serving as a personal id towards electronic devices. In particular the disclosure provides a wearable device for storing credential data or password from an electronic device, which device is configured for serving as personal id towards an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or other smart devices.

PAIRING ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING BODY AREA NETWORK

A wireless device, such as a mobile device, for example, pairs with a peripheral device, such as a wristlet, for example, worn by the user. One or both of the wireless device and the peripheral device, each of which contact the user's skin, determine whether the other is in contact with the body of the same user. If both devices are in contact with the same body, the devices will pair with each other. 1. A method for pairing a wireless communication device with a peripheral device using a Body Area Network (BAN) , the method performed at the wireless communication device and comprising:detecting that a peripheral device is proximate a wireless communication device;determining whether both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with a user's body; and pairing with the peripheral device using a BAN if both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with the user's body.2. The method of wherein pairing with the peripheral device using a BAN if both the wireless communication device and the peripheral device are in contact with the user's body comprises:generating a key based on a unique identifier received over a first communication link from the peripheral device;transmitting the generated key to the peripheral device over the first communication link;receiving the key from the peripheral device over a second communication link; and pairing with the peripheral device if the key received over the second communication link is a valid key.3. The method of wherein the second communication link comprises a Body Area Network (BAN) link that uses the user's body as a transmission medium.4. The method of further comprising:activating a receiver associated with the BAN link responsive to transmitting the key to the peripheral device over the first communication link;listening on the BAN link to receive the key from the peripheral device; anddetermining that both the wireless communication device and the ...

System and method for allowing access to electronic devices using a body area network

A method, system and devices for creating access to a wireless communication device by using BAN, comprising detecting the presence of a user's body by using a BAN enabled access module connected to the wireless communication device, collecting biometric data of the user and receiving authentication data from a BAN enabled peripheral device through BAN by using the BAN enabled access module and allowing access to the wireless communication device if the collected biometric data and the received authentication data are valid.

BCC ENABLED KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A system with a wireless communication device and one or more wearable communication devices, and particularly to a system, devices and methods equipped with, and utilizing Body coupled communication, BCC, technology for managing digital keys to a lock. The key management system comprises a wireless communication device and at least one wearable communication device, for managing digital keys, wherein the wireless communication device and the wearable communication device are Body Coupled Communication, BCC, enabled. The method comprises receiving, in the wireless communication device, one or more digital keys to a lock from an external server, detecting, in the wireless communication device, one or more wearable communication devices using BCC, sending, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device to the detected one or more wearable communication devices and receiving, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device in the one or more wearable communication devices, thereby enabling the wearable communication device to open the lock. 1. A method performed in a key management system comprising a wireless communication device and at least one wearable communication device , for managing digital keys , wherein the wireless communication device and the wearable communication device are Body Coupled Communication , BCC , enabled , the method comprises:receiving, in the wireless communication device, one or more digital keys to a lock from an external server;detecting, in the wireless communication device, one or more wearable communication devices using BCC;sending, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device to the detected one or more wearable communication devices;receiving, using BCC, the one or more digital keys from the wireless communication device in the one or more wearable communication devices, thereby enabling the wearable communication device to open the ...

COMMUNICATION OPTIMIZATION

The present disclosure relates generally to a method and a wireless communication device that optimizes communication between devices which is body contact initiated. The method, performed in the wireless communication device comprises pairing with another wireless communication device using a first communication technology, wherein the first communication technology is Body Coupled Communication, BCC, technology, exchanging, between the wireless communication device and the other wireless communication device, using BCC technology, device specific information associated with pairing in a second communication technology and connecting with the other wireless communication device, using the second communication technology, thereby performing a handover from BCC technology to the second communication technology. 1. A method , performed in a wireless communication device , for body contact initiated communication , comprising:pairing with another wireless communication device using a first communication technology, wherein the first communication technology is Body Coupled Communication, BCC, technology;exchanging, between the wireless communication device and the other wireless communication device, using BCC technology, device specific information associated with pairing in a second communication technology, wherein the device specific information associated with pairing in the second communication technology comprises a link key; andconnecting with the other wireless communication device, using the second communication technology, thereby performing a handover from BCC technology to the second communication technology.2. A method , performed in a wireless communication device , for body contact initiated communication , comprising:pairing with another wireless communication device using a first communication technology, wherein the first communication technology is Body Coupled Communication, BCC, technology;exchanging, between the wireless communication device and ...

DEVICE FOR CONTROL OF DATA TRANSFER IN LOCAL AREA NETWORK

The present invention concerns wearable electronic communication devices () for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The wearable device is adapted for Body Coupled Communication in close proximity to a person's body. The wearable device comprises an antenna adapted for Body Coupled Communication and a capacitance sensor indicating that the wearable device is in close proximity to the body of the person or even in contact with the body or not. The invention also concerns a portable electronic communication device comprising the inventive wearable device for cooperation with at least a second portable electronic communication device in a personal area network. 1. A wearable electronic communication device for a portable electronic communication device , the wearable device being adapted for Body Coupled Communication (BCC) and capacitance measurement in close proximity to a person's body and comprises:an antenna adapted for the BCC; 'the antenna and the capacitance sensor are one and the same entity adapted to be utilized as one common electrode for both the BCC and the body capacitance measurement of the wearable device, whereby the body capacitance measurement and the BCC are accomplished by means of processing circuitry comprising differing impedances when using the common electrode for body capacitance measurement and when using the common electrode for BCC.', 'a sensor adapted for detecting if a capacitance belongs to a predefined capacitance interval or range indicating that the wearable device is in close proximity to the head or other body part of the person or even in contact with the body or not, and processing circuitry in operational connection with the antenna and the sensor for control of the BCC and capacitance measurement, wherein'}2. A wearable electronic communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the wearable device comprises first and second processing circuitry operationally coupled to the common antenna and capacitance ...

Device and method for control of data transfer in local area network

The present invention concerns devices and methods for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The data transfer being performed by body coupled communication (BCC) and short-range wireless communication between a first portable electronic communication device ( 10 ) and a second portable electronic communication device ( 20, 30 ). The devices being adapted to be in close proximity to a body of a user and the first portable electronic communication device ( 10 ) is configured to initiate and perform execution of predefined actions by means of the method to cooperate with the second portable electronic communication device ( 20, 30 ) in a system/personal area network.

Wireless device for detecting and utilizing a cardiac signal

A wireless device (100) configured to run a user application and for detecting a cardiac signal of a user. The wireless device (100) comprises at least a first sensing member (102a) which is configured to capture at least a first cardiac signal (103a) of the user and at least a second sensing member (102b) which is configured to capture at least a second cardiac signal (103b) of the user. The wireless device further comprises a processing device (104) configured to receive and process the at least first and the at least second cardiac signals (103a, 103b) in order to determine current user data related to a physical condition of the user and to, based on the determined current user data, adapt the user application.

Methods of providing body area network communications when a user touches a button of a wireless electronic device, and related wireless electronic devices and wearable wireless electronic devices

Finger detection on touch screens for mobile devices

A method for dynamically controlling an input mode of a touch screen (10) for an electronic device (1) comprising at least one condition detection system (4), wherein the method comprises monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device (1) by means of the condition detection system (4), and determining, based on the monitored humidity in relation to predetermined values, which input mode is to be used for the touch screen and using the determined input mode for the touch screen.

Communication optimization using body-coupled communication

Pairing consumer electronic devices using a cross-body communications protocol

Protective cover for wireless terminal including electronic ink display element technical field

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is performed by a protective cover for a wireless terminal. The protective cover includes a transceiver circuit, a processor circuit, an electronic ink display element, and an inductive power supply circuit. The inductive power supply circuit inductively charges from a wireless terminal contained in the protective cover, and supplies power to the transceiver circuit, the processor circuit, and the electronic ink display element. The transceiver circuit wirelessly receives data from the wireless terminal. The processor circuit updates the electronic ink display element based on the received data. The receiving and the updating are performed using the power from the inductive power supply circuit.

A system and method for allowing access to electronic devices using a body area network

A method, system and devices for creating access to a wireless communication device by using BAN, comprising detecting the presence of a user's body by using a BAN enabled access module connected to the wireless communication device, collecting biometric data of the user and receiving authentication data from a BAN enabled peripheral device through BAN by using the BAN enabled access module and allowing access to the wireless communication device if the collected biometric data and the received authentication data are valid.

A powered watercraft and a method for adjusting a powered watercraft

The disclosure relates to a powered watercraft (100) comprising: a host device (102), the host device comprising at least one host identifier device (104), a driveline (106) comprising a propulsion module (108) and a battery module (110), the battery module being configured to power the propulsion module, the driveline comprising an identifying device (112) and a control unit (114), the control unit being configured to adjust at least one driveline parameter, wherein the driveline is configured to be received in the host device, wherein the identifying device is configured to read the at least one host identifier device to obtain at least one host identifier of the host device, wherein the control unit is configured to receive the at least one host device identifier from the identifying device, to obtain at least one corresponding host device characteristic based on the host device identifier; and to adjust the at least one driveline parameter based on the at least one corresponding host device characteristic. The disclosure further relates to a method for adjusting a powered watercraft.

Adaptive transmit power adjustment for phone in hand detection using wearable device

A wearable device and a method for storing credentials associated with an electronic device in said wearable device

The disclosure relates in general to a wearable device for serving as a personal id towards electronic devices. In particular the disclosure provides a wearable device for storing credential data or password from an electronic device, which device is configured for serving as personal id towards an electronic device, such as a mobile phone or other smart devices.

A method and system for capturing media by using ban

A method and system for capturing media data using an Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises a BAN enabled media capturing device associated with a first user and at least one BAN enabled communication device associated with a second user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the second user between the capturing device and the communication device, when the second user touches the capturing device, settings, related to capturing media data and related to said second user, are downloaded to the capturing device by using the established BAN link and media data is captured with the capturing device by using the downloaded settings wherein the capturing is triggered by the second user.

A method and system for capturing media by using ban

A method and system for capturing media data using an Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises a BAN enabled media capturing device associated with a first user and at least one BAN enabled communication device associated with a second user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the second user between the capturing device and the communication device, when the second user touches the capturing device, settings, related to capturing media data and related to said second user, are downloaded to the capturing device by using the established BAN link and media data is captured with the capturing device by using the downloaded settings wherein the capturing is triggered by the second user.

Adaptive transmit power adjustment for phone in hand detection using wearable device

A system including a wireless communication device and a peripheral device communicate with each other using radio frequency (RF) waves that are propagated using a user's own body as a transmission medium. The wireless communication device selectively controls the transmit output power of the peripheral device to cause the peripheral device to transmit data and information in a low-power transmission mode. This minimizes the amount of RF waves that are received at the wireless communication device as reflected RF waves, but helps to ensure that the RF waves that do reach the wireless communication device are transmitted as surface waves along the user's skin. Responsive to the receipt of the surface waves, and based on a validity of the information carried by those surface waves, the wireless communication device transitions from a locked state to an unlocked state.

Powered watercraft with driveline with wireless charger

A powered watercraft (100) comprising a host device (102) and a driveline (104) configured to be received in the host device, wherein the driveline (104) comprises a battery module (106), a propulsion module (108) configured to be powered by the battery module (106), a wireless charger (110) configured to be powered by the battery module (106), a control unit (112) configured to control the battery module (106) to provide power to the propulsion module (108) and the wireless charger (110), wherein the wireless charger (110) is positioned within the driveline (104) and configured for providing wireless charging functionality outside of the driveline (104).

Dynamic user recommendations for ban enabled media experiences

Disclosed is a method, performed in a Body Area Network (BAN) enabled media experience device for enabling transmission of a media experience according to a stored, predefined user configuration associated with an identification data, userlD, of a BAN enabled communication device, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the BAN enabled media experience device and the BAN enabled communication device by using BAN; retrieving the identification data, userlD, of the BAN enabled communication device; retrieving the stored, predefined user configuration associated with the userlD of the BAN enabled communication device; and initiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device according to the stored, predefined user configuration.

Powered watercraft with driveline with wireless charger

A powered watercraft comprising a host device and a driveline configured to be received in the host device, wherein the driveline comprises a battery module, a propulsion module configured to be powered by the battery module, a wireless charger configured to be powered by the battery module, a control unit configured to control the battery module to provide power to the propulsion module and the wireless charger, wherein the wireless charger is positioned within the driveline and configured for providing wireless charging functionality outside of the driveline.

Providing a representation of orientation and movement of an item being moved in space

The present invention relates to a method for providing a representation of orientation and movement of an item (10) being moved in space by a user (20) of the item. The user is wearing a wearable electronic device (30) being physically separate from the item. The item comprises an item memory (12) storing item defining data and a device communication unit (14). The wearable electronic device comprises an item communication unit (32), adapted to receive data from the device communication unit, and an orientation and movement detector (34). The method comprises retrieving, at the wearable electronic device, item defining data from the item; registering, at the wearable electronic device, orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device during user movement of the item; and computing, at a first processor, the representation of orientation and movement of the item based on the item defining data and the registered orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device.

Device and method for control of data transfer in local area network

The present invention concerns devices and methods for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The data transfer being performed by body coupled communication (BCC) and short-range wireless communication between a first electronic communication device (10) and a second electronic communication device (20, 30). The devices being adapted to be in close proximity to a body of a user and the first electronic communication device (10) is configured to initiate and perform execution of predefined actions by means of the method to cooperate with the second electronic communication device (20, 30) in a system/personal area network.

Device for control of data transfer in local area network

The present invention concerns an electronic communication device/unit (10, 100) for control of data transfer in a personal area network. An electronic communication unit is adapted for Body Coupled Communication in close proximity to a person's body. The unit comprises an antenna adapted for Body Coupled Communication and a capacitance sensor indicating that the unit is in close proximity to the body of the person or even in contact with the body or not. The invention also concerns an electronic communication device comprising the inventive electronic communication unit for cooperation with at least a second electronic communication device in a personal area network.

Dynamic user recommendations for ban enabled media experiences

Disclosed is a method, performed in a Body Area Network (BAN) enabled media experience device for enabling transmission of a media experience according to a stored, predefined user configuration associated with an identification data, userlD, of a BAN enabled communication device, the method comprising: establishing a connection between the BAN enabled media experience device and the BAN enabled communication device by using BAN; retrieving the identification data, userlD, of the BAN enabled communication device; retrieving the stored, predefined user configuration associated with the userlD of the BAN enabled communication device; and initiating transmission of the media experience by the BAN enabled media experience device according to the stored, predefined user configuration.

A method, device and system for collecting writing pattern using ban

A method, device and system for collecting writing pattern using Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises at least one BAN enabled writing device, e.g. a pen and at least one wearable BAN enabled communication device, e.g. a wristlet, worn by a user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the user between the BAN enbaled writing device and the wearable BAN enabled communication device, when the user touches the writing device, the writing pattern is created and collected by using the BAN enabled writing device and streamed from the BAN enabled writing device to the wearable BAN enabled communication device by using the established BAN link.

Device and method for control of data transfer in local area network

The present invention concerns devices and methods for control of data transfer in a personal area network. The data transfer being performed by body coupled communication (BCC) and short-range wireless communication between a first electronic communication device (10) and a second electronic communication device (20, 30). The devices being adapted to be in close proximity to a body of a user and the first electronic communication device (10) is configured to initiate and perform execution of predefined actions by means of the method to cooperate with the second electronic communication device (20, 30) in a system/personal area network.

A powered watercraft

The disclosure relates to a powered watercraft (100) comprising a host device (102), and a driveline (106) configured to be received in the host device (102), wherein the driveline (106) comprises: a battery module (110), a propulsion module (108) configured to be powered by the battery module (110), a control unit (104) configured to control battery power delivered to the propulsion module (108, the powered watercraft (100) further comprising at least one radar sensor (118), wherein the at least one radar sensor (118) has a field of view including at least a part of the active volume (114), the radar sensor (118) providing radar sensor signals to the control unit (104), wherein the control unit (104) is configured to determine a user presence based on the radar sensor signals from the at least one radar sensor (118), and in accordance with a determination that no user is present on the powered watercraft, the control unit is configured to terminate power transfer from the battery module (110) to the propulsion module (108).

Device for control of data transfer in local area network

A powered watercraft

A powered watercraft (100) comprising a host device (102), and a driveline (106) configured to be received in the host device, wherein the driveline comprises: a battery module (110), a propulsion module (108) configured to be powered by the battery module, a control unit (104) configured to control battery power delivered to the propulsion module, the powered watercraft further comprising at least one radar sensor (118), wherein the at least one radar sensor has a field of view including at least a part of an active volume (114), the radar sensor providing radar sensor signals to the control unit (104), wherein the control unit is configured to determine a user presence based on the radar sensor signals from the at least one radar sensor, and in accordance with a determination that no user is present on the powered watercraft, the control unit is configured to terminate power transfer from the battery module to the propulsion module.

A powered watercraft and a method of implementing a dead mans switch on a powered watercraft

Disclosed is a powered watercraft comprising a host device, and a driveline configured to be received in the host device. The powered watercraft further comprises a battery module, a propulsion module configured to receive power delivered from the battery module, and a control unit configured to control the power delivered from the battery module to the propulsion module, at least one monitoring sensor. The at least one monitoring sensor is configured to detect an electric load change of the battery module. The at least one monitoring sensor is configured to provide one or more monitoring sensor signals to the control unit. The control unit is configured to determine a user presence based on the one or more monitoring sensor signals, and in accordance with a determination that no user is present on the powered watercraft, the control unit is configured to terminate the power delivered from the battery module to the propulsion module.

A powered watercraft and a method of implementing a dead man's switch on a powered watercraft

Disclosed is a powered watercraft (100) comprising a host device (102), and a driveline (106) configured to be received in the host device (102) The powered watercraft (100) further comprises a battery module (110), a propulsion module (108) configured to receive power delivered from the battery module (110), and a control unit (104) configured to control the power delivered from the battery module (110) to the propulsion module (108), at least one monitoring sensor (112, 114, 116). The at least one monitoring sensor (112, 114, 116) is configured to detect an electric load change of the battery module (110). The at least one monitoring sensor (112, 114, 116) is configured to provide one or more monitoring sensor signals to the control unit (104). The control unit (104) is configured to determine a user presence based on the one or more monitoring sensor signals, and in accordance with a determination that no user is present on the powered watercraft (100), the control unit (104) is configured to terminate the power delivered from the battery module (110) to the propulsion module (108).

Providing a representation of orientation and movement of an item being moved in space

The present invention relates to a method for providing a representation of orientation and movement of an item being moved in space by a user of the item. The user is wearing a wearable electronic device being physically separate from the item. The item comprises an item memory storing item defining data and a device communication unit. The wearable electronic device comprises an item communication unit, adapted to receive data from the device communication unit, and an orientation and movement detector. The method comprises retrieving, at the wearable electronic device, item defining data from the item; registering, at the wearable electronic device, orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device during user movement of the item; and computing, at a first processor, the representation of orientation and movement of the item based on the item defining data and the registered orientation and movement of the wearable electronic device.

Method and system for capturing media by using BAN

A method and system for capturing media data using an Body Area Network, BAN, wherein the BAN comprises a BAN enabled media capturing device associated with a first user and at least one BAN enabled communication device associated with a second user, wherein a BAN link is established through the body of the second user between the capturing device and the communication device, when the second user touches the capturing device, settings, related to capturing media data and related to said second user, are downloaded to the capturing device by using the established BAN link and media data is captured with the capturing device by using the downloaded settings wherein the capturing is triggered by the second user.