Chromatic interaction systems

Abstract

Electrochromic materials can be used in a multitude of fields to yield different effects. Importantly, a single chromatic variation may be used as communication means. Systems are described that use chromatic variations in culturally-meaningful ways.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A chromatic interaction system, comprising:
 power means,   display means, and   wireless communication means,   wherein the communication means are operated to influence the display means, and to operate an action concurrently with the display means.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the power means are batteries. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the power means are wall power. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the display means are electrochromic. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication means are Radio-Frequency Identification. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication means are Near Field Communication. 
     
     
         7 . A display surface comprising:
 display means capable of displaying at least two alternate different images,   placing means capable of holding the display surface on another surface, and   power means.   
     
     
         8 . A surface according to  claim 7 , wherein the display means are electrochromic. 
     
     
         9 . A surface according to  claim 7 , wherein the electrochromic display have a liquid electrolyte. 
     
     
         10 . A surface according to  claim 7 , wherein the placing means are selected from the group consisting of pressure sensitive adhesives, magnets, and VELCRO hoop and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         11 . A surface according to  claim 7 , wherein the power means are a flat battery. 
     
     
         12 . A chromatic interaction system, comprising:
 power means,   electrochromic display means, and   wireless communication means,   wherein the communication means operate an action concurrently with the display means.