Smartcase & Tecx Specx

The ultimate hands-free kit

Smartcase | Tecx Specx™

A powerful combination thatdelivers more than a smartphone

Patent EP1653825 The most flexible patent in Europe Smartcase|TecxSpecx™




The Smartcase is a portable broadband communicatorthat works with Tecx Specx™ eyewear as an accessory

Tecx Specx™ eyewear has the comfort andfamiliarity of spectacles, but acts like an advancedbluetooth headset. This is eyewear with a difference,offering freedom of movement and providingcomplete voice functionality. Tecx Specx™ eyewearcan display micro LCD alerts for incoming calls and allow thewearer to respond easily, an important feature for drivers whoneed to keep their focus on the roads.

The Tecx Specx™ eyewear works in combination with thepowerful Smartcase. The case has supersonic processing power,HSDPA, large OLED screen and a plethora of compelling appsfor entertainment, amusement and staying connected.

• the eyewear has 2 excellent built-in stereo speakers to stream musicvia A2 DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

• 360° induction chargingaround the eyewear




A combination of smartphone with high speed wireless, active voicecontrolled eyewear with micro LCD – plus the option to include excitingnew developments like Augmented Reality, location based gaming and LBS. . . the future possibilities are limitless

Smartcase and Tecx Specx™ a cool combination for:

• motorists – the ultimate hands-free kit• commuters – a new dimension in mobile gaming• outdoor enthusiasts – a mega music vault• developers – a new market for dual apps

• The Smartcase becomes an excellent platform for thedevelopment of new technologies that support supersonicdata transfer speeds such as HSDPA and portable WiMAX.


The patent specifications offer a wealth of developmentsolutions, including biometrics, and this is reflected in thevariety of licensing options available.

To apply for a Smartcase and Tecx Specx™ License contact us in writingand include the following information:

• supply an outline of the features that you wish to develop and statewhether you are seeking an exclusive or non-exclusive agreement

• give the duration you wish the license to run

• indicate how soon you intend to bring the product to market

• give full details of your IP representative

All licensing agreements will be drafted by A Messulam & Co Ltd.

Patent EP1653825 Licensing OptionsSmartcase | Tecx Specx™ Contact

Gene LewisOperations Manager

Lee Cheyenne Ents.PO Box 2247, Watford, WD18 1GR

T +44 208 421 2987E [email protected]


1. A pair of spectacles formed integrally with at least an earpiece, amicrophone, a rechargeable power source and a radio communicationcircuit, in combination with a case for receiving the spectacles,characterised in that the case includes a charging circuit coupled tothe spectacles by an inductive loop for recharging the power source ofthe spectacles.

2. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the radio communicationcircuit of the spectacles serves to establish a wireless connectionbetween the earpiece and microphone and a nearby remote unit.

3. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the radio communicationcircuit of the spectacles serves to enable the spectacles to perform asa self-contained mobile or cellular telephone.

4. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the means forrecharging the spectacles is supplemented by a solar panel mountedon the case.

5. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receivingthe spectacles, as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, wherein thespectacles are provided with control buttons for operating the radiocommunication circuit.

6. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the earpiecedepends from an arm of the spectacles.

7. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the spectaclesfurther comprise a display screen connected to the radio communicationcircuit.

8. A pair of spectacles in combination with a case for receiving thespectacles, as claimed in claim 7, wherein the display screen isincorporated into a lens of the spectacles in the form of an LCD.

Some of the claims for patent EP1653825Smartcase | Tecx Specx™Full details can be found at the European Patent Office website www.epo.org

CLAIMS


[0027] Conventional mobile phones have an LCD display screenfor indicating dialled numbers and other information such asbattery and signal strength, such information may be displayed ona similar panel (not shown) located on the frame, or alternativelyby incorporated an screen, such as an LCD screen, into the lens.A simpler version may employ coloured LED’s arranged on theframe of the spectacles just within the field of view of the user.These provide a lower cost method of indicating a lack of signal orlow battery.

[0028] The spectacles have a rechargeable battery mounted inthe frame. In the present invention, the charging station used torecharge the battery is built into the carrying case for thespectacles. While it would be possible when using a case, a wirecould be used to establish a connection between the spectaclesand the charging circuit in the case, it is preferred to use aninductive loop to charge the battery in the spectacles without theneed for cumbersome connecting wires. The case derives its ownpower by a jack plug connection with a mains power source.

[0029] The carrying case or hard case has a container section andhinged a lid. In addition to serving as a means for recharging theinternal battery of the spectacles, it may act as the remote unit.Hence, the carrying case may comprise a mobile telephone. Forsuch features and others described in more detail below, the casewould require its own internal rechargeable power supply.

[0030] Where the spectacles incorporate a cellular phone, thecase may act as more than simply a charger. Modern cellular phoneshave many functions such as settings for ringing tones and volumes,calendars, diaries, calculators, and web access via WAP, GPRS, 3Gand other protocols. With such control over functionality, simplevoice control is not sufficient to enable access to all the features.

[0031] The case may provide access to these functions byinteracting with the spectacles, either by wire or more preferably,wireless communication. The case doubles as the carrier of manyof the functions of the phone and therefore is provided with meansfor data entry and retrieval. Such means may include a keyboardand a display screen (or touch screen), arranged convenientlyaround the inside of the container section.

[0032] The case can provide features not normally associated witha cellular phone. These include a GPS antenna and receiver, whichcombined with a database and software, can allow the user to findhis way whilst driving, or alternatively as a pedestrian trying tonavigate on foot around an unfamiliar city. This can be achievedby looking directly at the display in the case, or by viewing andlistening to whatever instructions are transmitted to thespectacles.

[0033] Further features may of course be employed such asinternet access via the case as well as the features of any PDA

(personal digital assistant) computer, with the added benefit thatany or all the information can be conveniently uploaded, ordisplayed via wireless communication with the spectacles.

[0034] With such hardware already in place, the case is capableof providing many more features, such as acting as a gamesconsole, or with provision of an aerial, and a suitable tuner, a radioor television. Equally with sufficient memory, either internal or inthe form of memory sticks, the case may be easily configured tofunction as a portable MP3 player, or any other format of music orvideo. Again, use of the spectacles conveniently enables thesefeatures to be employed silently through the ear piece, thereinavoiding offending surrounding people, yet conveniently withoutthe use of wires.

[0035] Similarly, the case may also be capable of playing footagetaken by camcorder or acting as a portable display screen to viewstill pictures taken from a remote digital camera. Alternatively thecase itself can serve as a self contained camera, already havingsuitable display and control means.

[0036]With the potential for this number of features, the case isa likely target for theft. It would therefore be prudent to includesecurity features. These could consist of the use of personalidentification numbers, or potentially finger print or retinalscanners.

Extracts from the specifications for patent EP1653825Smartcase | Tecx Specx™Contact Gene Lewis to apply for a licence and full specifications

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