| abstract |
H:\kmh\Interwoven\NRPortbl\DCC\KMH\9376843_.docx-27/01/2016 Embodiments of the invention relates generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and computing devices, and more specifically to structures and techniques for managing power generation, power consumption, and other power-related functions in a data-capable strapband. Embodiments relate to a band including sensors, a controller coupled to the sensors, an energy storage device, a connector configured to receive power and control signals, and a power manager. The power manager includes at least a transitory power manager configured to manage power consumption of the band during a first power mode and a second mode. The band can be configured as a wearable communications device and sensor platform. Fig. 6 xterl PVibro e r Source Processor -- 04 602 Memory 607 Power CSensorp(s) Communications 612sor + Facilities -6- Acceleroeter(s) Buffer ,603 61 a Predictor /-603 Poer 44 6 5 Data Powerspecifying Manager Mode, etc. From Extemnal Power Source |