Wearable computer system

Abstract

This invention involves a wearable computer having computer components movably located in a collar that the user wears around his or her neck. The computer components can be a display or monitor, or a microphone or any other computer component.

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         24 . A user-supported computer system, comprising: 
 a user-supported computer and    a wearable collar coupled to the computer, said wearable collar including at least one computer input/output component at least partially enclosed with the wearable collar,    wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed within the wearable collar such that the computer input/output component can be extended outside the wearable collar.    
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed longitudinally within the wearable collar.  
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is a display, an earphone, or a microphone.  
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the computer includes an input/output interface for electrically coupling with the at least one computer input/output component of the wearable collar.  
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the wearable collar is detachably coupled to a separate article of clothing.  
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the wearable collar is attached to a separate article of clothing, said article of clothing being in electrical contact with the wearable collar and the computer input/output component enclosed therein.  
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is supported by at least one adjustable arm, the adjustable arm enables the computer input/output component be extended outside the wearable collar.  
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 24  wherein the wearable collar has a connection member for attachment to additional pieces of clothing.  
     
     
         32 . An user-wearable housing comprising: 
 an attachment member for securing the housing to the user;    a collar for surrounding a user's neck;    at least one computer input/output component at least partially enclosed in the collar; and    an electrical connection for coupling the housing to a computer,    wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed within the collar such that the computer input/output component can be extended outside the collar.    
     
     
         33 . The housing of  claim 32  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is a display, an earphone, or a microphone.  
     
     
         34 . The housing of  claim 32  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is supported by at least one adjustable arm, the adjustable arm enables the computer input/output component be extended outside the collar.  
     
     
         35 . The housing of  claim 32  further comprising at least one pocket for holding the computer.  
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 32  wherein the at least one computer input/output component is movably enclosed longitudinally within the wearable collar.