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Information tracking wearable article

a technology of information tracking and wearable articles, which is applied in the field of information tracking wearable articles, can solve the problems of actual information, cumbersomeness, and inability to easily transport, and the current apparatus to aid an individual in such tasks suffers from a number of drawbacks

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-14
TRIM TRACK CHARMS
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[0007] In one embodiment, the wearable article comprises a mount having one or more information bearing elements associated therewith. The information bearing elements are configured to display at least two elements of information. Pre...

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Current apparatus to aid an individual in such tasks suffer from a number of drawbacks.
Such an element, however, is a mere reminder and provides no actual information regarding the task or its completion.
These aids, however, have the drawback that they are cumbersome and not always readily transportable.

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[0023] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.

[0024] In general, the invention comprises an information tracking wearable article. In one embodiment, the wearable article includes one or more information bearing articles or elements. The wearable article may be worn by a user and is capable of providing information to the user, such as regarding the status of tasks or the like.

[0025] One embodiment of an information tracking wearable article 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1-5. In this embodiment, the wearable article 20 has the form of a bracelet. As illustrated, the wearable article 20 comprises a mount 22. The mount 22 is “C...

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Abstract

An information tracking wearable article comprises a mount having associated information bearing elements. The wearable article may be configured as a bracelet where the information bearing elements are mounted to the mount. The information bearing elements are configured to display at least two elements of information. Preferably, the elements may be moved between first and second positions to selectively display the two elements of information. The wearable article may be utilized to track the completion of tasks, scores, dietary intake or other information.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 718,134, filed Sep. 16, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for tracking information over periods of time. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Individuals often wish to track information over periods of time. For example, an individual may wish to track completion of tasks, scores, meals or other activities over a period of time. [0004] Current apparatus to aid an individual in such tasks suffer from a number of drawbacks. It is well know that an individual might simply attempt to remember a task, or utilize a “memory aid.” For example, it is known to tie a string on one's finger in order to provide a mental reminder to an individual to perform a certain task. Such an element, however, is a mere reminder and provides no actual information regarding the task or its completion. [0005] Many individuals now utilize electronic a...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B71/06
CPCA63B71/06G09B19/0092
Inventor MYERS, SHERRIE MARIE
Owner TRIM TRACK CHARMS
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