Bag with Integrated Display

Abstract

The invention provides portable bags having integrated displays. Disclosed embodiments include apparatus and associated methods providing integrated electronic displays providing one or more illumination, audio, or radio frequency capabilities. Chemical displays include illumination and scent dispersal capabilities. Embodiments of bags with integrated displays also include electronic displays having at least one associated charging element for charging a charge storage element for powering the display.

1 . A bag of flexible material, the bag having a sealed bottom, sealed opposing sides, and an opening, the bag further comprising:
 at least one display disposed on the bag.   
   
   
       2 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises an illuminated electronic display. 
   
   
       3 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises a light emitting diode display. 
   
   
       4 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises an electronic audio display. 
   
   
       5 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises a luminescent chemical display. 
   
   
       6 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises a light guide. 
   
   
       7 . A bag according to  claim 1  wherein at least one display further comprises a dispersible chemical display. 
   
   
       8 . A bag according to  claim 1  further comprising a charge storage element. 
   
   
       9 . A bag according to  claim 1  further comprising a charging element. 
   
   
       10 . A bag according to  claim 1  further comprising a radio frequency device. 
   
   
       11 . A bag according to  claim 1  further comprising carrying handles disposed adjacent to and extending distal to the open top of the bag, wherein at least one display is integrated into the carrying handles. 
   
   
       12 . A bag of flexible material, the bag having sealed opposing sides, and an opening, the bag further comprising:
 at least one electronic display disposed on the bag;   at least one charge storage element operably coupled to the electronic display; and   at least one charging element for charging the charge storage element.   
   
   
       13 . A bag according to  claim 12  wherein a charging element further comprises a piezoelectric generator for generating electrical energy from mechanical motion of the bag. 
   
   
       14 . A bag according to  claim 12  wherein a charging element further comprises a photovoltaic generator for generating electrical energy from available light. 
   
   
       15 . A bag according to  claim 12  wherein a charging element further comprises a radio frequency generator for generating electrical energy from radio frequency energy. 
   
   
       16 . A bag according to  claim 12  wherein the electronic display further comprises a display element matrix. 
   
   
       17 . A method of making a bag having an integrated display, comprising the steps of:
 providing a bag of flexible material, the bag having a sealed bottom, sealed opposing sides, and an opening, the bag adapted for receiving at least one display in at least one location on the bag;   providing at least one display; and   integrating the display into the bag.   
   
   
       18 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an operable electronic circuit. 
   
   
       19 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an operable electronic circuit for the display of one or more illuminated light emitting diode. 
   
   
       20 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an operable electronic circuit for the display of one or more audio signal. 
   
   
       21 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an operable electronic circuit for the display of one or more radio frequency signal. 
   
   
       22 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an operable electronic circuit comprising self-charging charging capability. 
   
   
       23 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an electronic display using a display element matrix. 
   
   
       24 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing an luminescent chemical display. 
   
   
       25 . A method according to  claim 17  wherein the step of providing at least one display further comprises steps for implementing a dispersible chemical display.