Smart box device

Abstract

A smart box system may include a smart box device. The smart box device may include a top portion, elongated side portions, and side portions. The top portion may include a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device. The elongated side portions may attach to the top portion. The side portions may selectively attach to distal ends of the elongated side portions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A smart box system comprising a smart box device, the smart box device comprising:
 a top portion comprising a top set of locking elements configured to mate with an external device to prevent the external device from moving relative the top portion of the smart box device;   a plurality of elongated side portions configured to attach to the top portion; and   a plurality of side portions configured to selectively attach to distal ends of the plurality of elongated side portions.   
     
     
         2 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;   the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising a bottom portion that defines a plurality of recesses; and   the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the plurality of recesses to arrange the smart box system in a vertical configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the top portion.   
     
     
         3 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;   the external device comprises a second smart box device; and   the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in a horizontal configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions.   
     
     
         4 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;   the external device comprises a second smart box device; and   the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in an elongated configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions.   
     
     
         5 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;   the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising an elongated side portion; and   the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the elongated side portion of the second smart box device to arrange the smart box system in a perpendicular configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions.   
     
     
         6 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device;   the external device comprises a second smart box device comprising a bottom portion that defines a plurality of recesses;   the smart box system further comprises a third smart box device;   the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the plurality of recesses to arrange the first smart box device and the second smart box device in a vertical configuration and to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the top portion;   the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the third smart box device to arrange the first smart box device and the third smart box device in a horizontal configuration and to prevent the third smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions; and   the smart box system is arranged in a multiple box configuration.   
     
     
         7 . The smart box system of  claim 1  further comprising a locking handle, wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a first smart box device; 
 the external device comprises a second smart box device; and 
 the locking handle is configured to attach to the first smart box device and the second smart box device to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the first smart box device. 
 
     
     
         8 . The smart box system of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of elongated side portions comprise a first plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the locking handle to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding elongated side portion of the plurality of elongated side portions. 
     
     
         9 . The smart box system of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of side portions comprise a second plurality of locking elements configured to mate with the locking handle to prevent the second smart box device from moving relative to the corresponding side portion of the plurality of side portions. 
     
     
         10 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the external device comprises an adjustable bench configured to be physically positioned proximate the top portion, the adjustable bench comprises a ratcheting portion; and   the top set of locking elements are configured to mate with the ratcheting portion to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to the top portion.   
     
     
         11 . The smart box system of  claim 10 , wherein the adjustable bench further comprises:
 a bench top portion attached to the ratcheting portion;   a pivot joint configured to maintain attachment between the bench top portion and the ratcheting portion and to permit the bench top portion to be moved between different angles of inclination relative the ratcheting portion; and   a support arm attached to the bench top portion, the support arm being configured to interface with the ratcheting portion to secure the bench top portion at different angles of inclination.   
     
     
         12 . The smart box system of  claim 10 , wherein the ratcheting portion defines a plurality of ratchet recesses configured to receive the top set of locking elements to prevent the adjustable bench from moving relative to the top portion. 
     
     
         13 . The smart box system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the smart box device further comprises a top layer configured to attach to the top portion; and   the top layer comprises at least one of a traction surface, a cushioned surface, or a combination thereof.   
     
     
         14 . The smart box system of  claim 1  further comprising a sensing system configured to determine use of the smart box device of a user. 
     
     
         15 . The smart box system of  claim 14 , wherein the sensing system comprises:
 a force sensor selectively attachable to the smart box device, the force sensor configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the smart box device;   a processing unit configured to generate usage data indicating use of the smart box device based on the detected forces and a recommendation for the user to improve use of the smart box device;   a communication module configured to transmit the usage data to a remote device; and   a power source configured to provide power to the sensing system.   
     
     
         16 . The smart box system of  claim 1  further comprising a frame configured to maintain attachment between the top portion and the plurality of elongated side portions. 
     
     
         17 . A sensing system comprising:
 a force sensor configured to detect forces related to a user contacting a smart box device;   a processing unit configured to generate usage data indicating use of the smart box device based on the detected forces and a recommendation for the user to improve use of the smart box device;   a communication module configured to transmit the usage data to a remote device; and   a power source configured to provide power to the sensing system.   
     
     
         18 . The sensing system of  claim 17 , wherein:
 the force sensor is selectively attachable to the smart box device; and   the sensing system is configured to determine use of the smart box device by the user.   
     
     
         19 . The sensing system of  claim 17 , wherein:
 the smart box device comprises a top portion;   the force sensor is selectively attachable to the top portion; and   the force sensor is configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the top portion.   
     
     
         20 . The sensing system of  claim 17 , wherein:
 the sensing system is implemented as part of a smart box system;   the smart box system comprises the smart box device as a first smart box device and a second smart box device;   the first smart box device and the second smart box device are arranged in a vertical configuration; and   the force sensor is configured to detect forces related to the user contacting the first smart box device or the second smart box device.