Display and sensing systems

Abstract

Some embodiments relate to wearable technology. An example embodiment includes a garment that includes a panel, a sensor, a flexible display device, and a communication module. The panel includes an outer surface. The sensor is integrated into the garment and configured to collect data. The flexible display device is integrated into the outer surface of the panel. The flexible display device is configured to receive and display data. The communication module is communicatively coupled to the flexible display device, the sensor, and a programmable device and is configured to receive data from the programmable device and sensed data from the sensor and to communicate the received data and the sensed data to the flexible display device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A garment comprising:
 a panel having an outer surface;   a sensor integrated into the garment and configured to collect data;   a flexible display device integrated into the outer surface of the panel, the flexible display device configured to receive and display data; and   a communication module communicatively coupled to the flexible display device, the sensor, and a programmable device and configured to receive data from the programmable device and sensed data from the sensor and to communicate the received data and the sensed data to the flexible display device.   
     
     
         2 . The garment of  claim 1 , further comprising a user input configured to receive input from a user and communicate the received input to the communication module. 
     
     
         3 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the user input includes one or more of a selectable button, a touch screen, and an audio receiver; and   the flexible display device includes an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a light emitting diode (LED), or an electronic paper display.   
     
     
         4 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the communication module is configured to support:
 a first cabled connection configured to commutatively couple with the programmable device and a second cabled connection configured to communicatively couple with the flexible display device;   a first wireless connection configured to communicatively couple with the programmable device and the second cabled connection configured to communicatively couple with the flexible display device;   the first cabled connection configured to commutatively couple with the programmable device and a second wireless connection configured to commutatively couple with the flexible display device; or   a first wireless connection configured to commutatively couple with the programmable device and the second wireless connection configured to commutatively couple with the flexible display device.   
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 4 , wherein the first wireless connection and/or the second wireless connection includes one or more of a near field communication (NFC) connection, a BLUETOOTH® connection, a wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) connection, a third generation (3G) connection, a fourth generation (4G) connection, and a long-term evolution (LTE) connection. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the panel is included in a sleeve and the flexible display device circumferentially wraps around at least a portion of the sleeve; or   the panel includes a front panel, the flexible display device is positioned on the front panel, and the data displayed on the flexible display device includes a series of temporary logos.   
     
     
         7 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the sensor includes a video camera configured to capture a video image of an environment of the garment;   the communication module is configured to receive the video image and communicate the video image to the flexible display device; and   the flexible display device is configured to display the video image in substantially real-time.   
     
     
         8 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible display device, the communication module, and the sensor are sealed to prevent introduction of water and cleaning materials. 
     
     
         9 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the sensor includes a biosensor; and   the communication module is configured to receive data from the biosensor and communicate a notification to the flexible display device including a notice regarding a need for a medication.   
     
     
         10 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a camera, a calorie counter, a VO2 max sensor, and a blood pressure sensor. 
     
     
         11 . A display system configured for integration into an outer surface of an object, the display system comprising:
 a flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device integrated into the outer surface of the object, the flexible OLED display device configured to receive and display data; and   a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate sensor data of a user or an environment, to wirelessly communicate data with a programmable device, and to communicate received data and received sensed data to the flexible OLED display device.   
     
     
         12 . The display system of  claim 11 , wherein the sensed data includes one or more of a heart rate of the user, steps taken by the user, caloric intake of the user counter, a physiological state of the user, galvanic skin response of the user, hydration level of the user, environmental temperature, and a blood pressure of the user. 
     
     
         13 . The display system of  claim 12 , wherein the flexible OLED display device is further configured to display the sensed data in substantially real-time. 
     
     
         14 . The display system of  claim 11 , wherein the communication module is further configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote computing system using a secured communication link. 
     
     
         15 . The display system of  claim 11 , wherein the communication module is further configured to receive input from a user and to communicate the input to the flexible OLED display device and the programmable device. 
     
     
         16 . The display system of  claim 11 , wherein the object includes a hat, a sleeve, a leg sleeve, a sweat band, an arm band, a coat, a jacket, a vest, a piece of luggage, a purse, a stroller, a mesh screen for a window, or a backpack. 
     
     
         17 . The display system of  claim 11 , wherein the received data includes one or more of:
 data related to removable art;   data related to an advertisement;   data related to temporary and changing logos; and   data related to artistic patterns.   
     
     
         18 . A display sleeve configured to be worn by a user, the display sleeve comprising a panel used for implementation of a display system including:
 a flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device integrated into an outer surface of the display sleeve, the flexible OLED display device circumferentially wrapped around at least a portion of the display sleeve and configured to receive and display data; and   a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate data with a remote computing system and a programmable device, to receive sensed data from a sensor, to receive input from a user input, to communicate received data and the received sensed data to the flexible OLED display device, and to communicate the input to the remote computing system.   
     
     
         19 . The display sleeve of  claim 18 , further comprising a compartment configured to receive at least one of the programmable devices. 
     
     
         20 . The display sleeve of  claim 18  wherein data displayed on the flexible OLED display device includes a simultaneous display of at least some of the sensed data and the data received from the remote computing system.