Necta Division
Knotless Wearable Neck-Type Necta
This division focuses on a product family that replaces the knot structure of a conventional tie with a functional module, while using a transparent connector or a neck connector to implement wearability, lighting, audio functions and AI-linked control at the same time.
The Necta body is formed as a double-layer textile structure, and the optical fiber is arranged between the inner fabric and the outer fabric. Light emitted from the optical fiber is softly displayed outward through woven gaps, light-transmitting portions, cut portions or scattering portions of the fabric.
Design Structure
Wearable Neck-Type Necta
The overall structure is organized around the neck connector, functional module, Necta body and optical-fiber unit, and the configuration that converts into a tie-type form through length adjustment is illustrated.
New-Design Necta
This is a product visualization including a transparent connector, functional module, length-adjusting slide, optical-fiber lighting pattern, audio unit, charging unit and app-control structure.
Patent-Based Structure
Necta Including a Functional Module
This is a neck-worn Necta product including a neck connector, a functional module and a Necta body. The structure can perform both a lighting function through optical fibers inside the Necta body and an audio function through the functional module.
Convertible Wearing Form
The product family can be converted into a tie-type, necklace-type or choker-type configuration according to the structure of the neck connector and length adjustment.
Optical-Fiber Lighting Inside Fabric
Instead of directly exposing LEDs on the outside, the product forms a soft lighting effect using optical fibers inside the fabric and woven gaps, light-transmitting portions, cut portions or scattering portions of the outer fabric.
Speaker and Microphone Audio Unit
The functional module includes a speaker unit and a microphone unit, enabling voice guidance, call audio, notification sounds, music or AI response audio to be output without wearing earbuds, while receiving the wearer’s voice input.
| Category | Configuration | Application in the Division |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Connector | Single-line, double-line, multi-line, band, chain or ribbon structure | Expands into transparent connector, fashion band, necklace-type chain and ribbon-type Necta product lines. |
| Functional Module | Length adjuster, lighting unit, battery, control board and optical-fiber connector | Configured as the core housing located at the knot position, concentrating charging, control, lighting, audio and sensor functions. |
| Extended Functions | Charging unit, wireless communication unit, audio unit, sensor unit, app-linked control unit, AI control unit and location-information receiver | Linked with a smartphone app, music, voice guidance, call audio, AI responses, group synchronization, location checking, loss prevention, separation alerts and emergency alerts. |
| Necta Body | General fabric unit, double-layer fabric unit and light-emitting fabric unit | Maintains a thin and soft textile body while arranging optical fibers inside the product to preserve a premium fashion appearance. |
| Lighting Display | Woven gaps, light-transmitting portions, cut portions and scattering portions | Uses the surface texture of the fabric and light scattering to reduce the impression of an electronic device and strengthen its identity as a fashion product. |
Functional Module Structure
Lighting Unit and Optical-Fiber Connector
Light generated by an LED or a compact light source is transmitted through the optical-fiber connector to the optical fibers arranged inside the Necta body.
Control Board and App Linkage
The app controls power on and off, brightness, color, blinking speed, lighting patterns, group synchronization, voice output and music-linked operation.
Audio Unit, Speaker Unit and Microphone Unit
The audio unit includes a speaker unit and a microphone unit. The speaker unit outputs voice guidance, call audio, notification sounds, music or AI response audio, while the microphone unit receives the wearer’s voice or surrounding sounds and transmits them to the control board, wireless communication unit or AI control unit.
Location Checking and Emergency Alerts
Using GPS, BLE, UWB, Wi-Fi or smartphone-linked location information, the product may perform loss prevention, separation alerts and emergency alert functions.
Operation Flow
Earbud Use and Hearing Burden
Burden of Long-Term Earbud Use
Earbuds deliver sound directly into or very close to the ear. When used for a long time at a high volume, they may increase auditory fatigue and the risk of noise-induced hearing damage. In noisy environments, users tend to raise the volume, making volume and listening-time management important.
Safe Listening Guidelines
Personal audio devices should preferably be used at a lower volume and for shorter listening sessions rather than near maximum volume. A practical guideline is to keep the volume at or below about 60%, take regular breaks after a period of use, and avoid excessive volume increases in noisy surroundings.
Necta’s Differentiation
Necta does not rely on an ear-inserted earbud structure. Instead, a speaker unit and a microphone unit are arranged in a wearable neck-type functional module. This allows voice guidance, call audio, notification sounds or AI response audio to be provided without blocking the ear canal.
Application Fields
K-Pop and Stage Costumes
The product can be used as a performance Necta linked with stage lighting, music and group synchronization.
Street Fashion and Events
The product can be used as a smart accessory for personal expression, festivals, exhibitions, corporate events, hotels, airlines and protocol services.
Protection for Children and Older Adults
The product can be expanded into a protective Necta combining location checking, separation alerts, loss prevention, voice guidance and emergency alerts.