JP5766219B2 - Communication glasses - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to communication glasses that can be worn on a human head in order to protect human eyes and enable wireless multimedia communication without using hands. The communication glasses have an additional structure so that communication can be performed in a noisy environment. In particular, the assembly is designed to enhance incoming and / or transmitted voice signals to overcome the unique difficulties associated with ambient noise. In addition, the assembly is configured to allow others who speak directly to the wearer to be heard without removing or adjusting the parts.
[Conventional technology]

  The use of eyeglasses, especially the use of protective glasses such as sunglasses and safety stubbornness, is almost universally used in modern society. Various types of communication devices such as radios, telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable music players are also used universally. Recently, each of these devices to meet the demands of those who need both eye protection and audiovisual communication, such as those working in industrial, mining, architectural, or military environments. Attempts have been made to combine certain properties of However, despite specific advances in this field of technology, current technology has not yet solved many important problems.

  One problem with current devices is that speakers or earphones are physically connected to the device. In some cases, this is highly undesirable in terms of comfort because it is difficult or impossible to adjust or position the eye protection component independently of the speaker or earphone. . In some cases, the listening mechanism is connected to the device by an audio transmission cord. Although such cords can be adjusted to a certain extent, they also tend to get stuck and tangled and are therefore susceptible to damage.

  Further, in some cases, communication glasses including wireless earphones may be preferred, but this is not practical. For example, a set of wireless earphones are physically connected to each other, so that independent adjustment of the earphones is hampered, and the same comfort as described above is not obtained, and the problem of confusion arises. . Furthermore, wireless earphones, such as those used in cell phones, are designed to receive and transmit voice communication signals directly and require high power transceivers and other bulky parts. Thus, for various reasons, such prior art is not suitable for communication glasses. Thus, it would appear to be a great advantage to provide communication glasses that do not use high power transceivers and other bulky parts and that each include wireless earphones.

  Another problem with current eyeglasses is the lack of adequate means to address the effects of using in noisy environments where ambient noise prevents effective communication. For example, in an incoming voice signal or music signal sent to a wearer of a communication device in a noisy environment, the sound generated by the headphones, earphones, etc. is erased or interfered by the environmental noise. Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide a communication eyeglass assembly that is configured to overcome the difficulties associated with environmental noise.

  In addition, when the wearer of the communication device transmits a voice using a microphone, the proximity of the wearer's mouth is the main factor that determines the quality of the audio signal to be communicated. However, in a noisy environment, a large amount of background noise is picked up, and no matter how close the speaker's mouth is to the microphone, the background noise makes the wearer's voice unintelligible. Therefore, it would be meaningful to provide a communication eyeglass assembly that is configured to overcome such problems associated with environmental noise.

  In a noisy environment, yet another problem arises when others close to the wearer speak directly to the user without the aid of another communication device. In such cases, the wearer must remove his headphones, earphones, earplugs, etc. in order to hear others speaking. In particular, the wearer must also remove the eye protection when attached to the eye protection by some method. This is not only inconvenient, but also dangerous to the wearer's eyes, and sometimes the eyes are exposed to a harmful environment. Therefore, you do not need to use your hand to wear it on a human head, enable wireless multimedia communication, and remove the equipment or remove parts to hear the voice of others speaking to the wearer. It would be beneficial to provide communication glasses that are configured so that they do not need to be adjusted.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide communication glasses that protect human eyes, enable wireless multimedia communication without using hands, and are configured to be worn on a human head.

  The communication glasses are configured to facilitate communication in a noisy environment. In particular, the glasses are configured to enhance incoming and / or transmitted audio signals to overcome the inherent difficulties associated with environmental noise.

  In addition, the glasses are configured to listen to the voices of others who talk directly to the wearer without removing parts or adjusting by hand.

  In at least one embodiment, the communication glasses include a frame configured to be worn on a human head. Accordingly, the frame is configured to hold at least one eye panel disposed in a shielding position in front of the wearer's eyes. In one embodiment, the frame includes a front frame member and two eye panels coupled thereto. In another embodiment, the frame comprises a set of legs configured to hold efficiently and position the frame member in front of the wearer's eye.

  If it is desired to reduce the brightness of the light sensed by the wearer's eyes, the eye panel can be lightly colored. If it is desirable to reduce the amount of harmful wavelengths of light that reaches the wearer's eye, the eye panel can be provided with UV protection, such as a UV coating. The eye panel can be polarizable for the purpose of protection and / or for the purpose of enhancing vision. The eye panel may comprise a prescription lens with a degree. In at least one embodiment, an anti-scattering material can be provided on the eye panel for additional protection when a large impact is applied to the eye panel by a foreign object.

  The communication glasses may further include a processor coupled to the frame. The processor is typically configured and arranged to receive an incoming voice signal from a remote location. In some embodiments, the incoming audio signal includes real-time audio data, such as from another person with whom the wearer is communicating. In other embodiments, the incoming audio signal includes music data, such as from a music file stored and transmitted at a remote location. The processor is further configured and arranged to transmit audio signals for transmission, such as transmission of real-time audio data from the wearer to another person with whom the wearer is communicating.

  The communication glasses also include a power source configured and arranged to supply power to the processor. This power supply is configured to supply power to other parts of the glasses. This power supply is also rechargeable. For example, in one embodiment, the power source includes a battery pack that can be charged from an external power source and removably coupled to the glasses.

  The communication glasses further include at least one earphone configured to be placed in wireless communication with the processor and configured to be held in one ear of the wearer. As such, the processor resends the received incoming audio signal to at least one earphone, which then communicates the incoming audio signal to the wearer via a speaker. . In a further embodiment, the communication glasses include two earphones, each configured to be held in the wearer's two ears. In yet another embodiment, the earphone is configured to substantially mitigate environmental noise and further facilitate communication.

  In yet another embodiment, the earphone can be removably secured to the frame for storage. In one embodiment, each earphone includes a clip for securing the earphone to the frame so that it can be removed when the earphone is not in use. The earphone and the frame may be able to cooperate to charge the rechargeable earphone power supply when the earphone is in the storage state.

  In some embodiments, the communication glasses are further configured to enhance incoming signals based on audio signals. In one example, the audio signal includes background sound generated by the surrounding environment. As such, the environmental microphone is arranged and configured to pick up the environmental audio signal and transmit the environmental audio signal to the processor. In one embodiment, the environmental microphone is coupled to an earphone. In other embodiments, the environmental microphone is coupled to the frame. Accordingly, the processor is further configured to augment incoming voice signals based on environmental voice signals. For example, in one embodiment, the processor is configured to adjust the volume of the incoming audio signal relative to the volume of the environmental audio signal.

  The communication glasses further include a transmission microphone arranged and configured to pick up the transmission audio signal from the wearer and to transmit the transmission audio signal to the processor. The processor is configured to transmit the transmission audio signal received from the transmission microphone to another. The processor is also configured to augment the transmit audio signal based on the environmental audio signal. In at least one embodiment, the processor is configured to enhance the transmitted audio signal relative to the ambient audio signal. More specifically, the processor is configured to reduce the environmental noise component of the transmission audio signal and enhance the audio component of the transmission audio signal based on the characteristics of the environmental audio signal.

  The processor is further configured to identify the audio component of the environmental audio signal picked up by and transmitted to the processor. For example, this can happen when someone talks directly to the wearer without using other communication devices. As such, the processor is further configured to transmit the audio component of the identified environmental signal to at least one earphone. Therefore, the wearer can listen to the other person's direct oral conversation without removing the communication glasses or adjusting the parts thereof. In yet another embodiment, in a noisy environment, such as directing a conversation to a particular one of the wearer's earphones, the processor further transmits the identified audio component to the corresponding earphone. It is configured.

  The communication glasses additionally include a camera arranged and configured to pick up the transmitted visual signal, which may include visual data and / or video data. The camera is worn on the wearer's head and includes, but is not limited to, a vision facing the wearer's back, and the transmitted visual signal reflects the scene seen by the wearer's senses. Along with the other multimedia components described above, the camera is further configured to send a visual signal for transmission to the processor. Accordingly, the processor is configured to transmit the visual transmission signal received from the camera to the other.

  The processor is configured to receive a visual signal incoming from a remote location. For example, the incoming visual signal may include visual data, such as photos and videos, and / or video data stored at a remote location and transferred by a data file. As such, the communication glasses further includes a display member arranged and configured to display an incoming visual signal received by the processor. More specifically, the display member includes at least one display unit arranged and configured to display a visual signal incoming to the wearer.

  These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following description with reference to the drawings.

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings.
1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of communication glasses according to the present invention. FIG. It is a typical explanatory view of a transceiver by the present invention. It is typical explanatory drawing of one Embodiment of the audio | voice signal augmentation structure of this invention. It is sectional drawing of one Embodiment of the earphone by this invention. FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of another embodiment of communication glasses according to the present invention. It is sectional drawing of another embodiment of the earphone by this invention. 1 is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of an earphone clip according to the present invention. FIG. It is a partial perspective view of one embodiment of the charging contact of the earphone of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of communication glasses having a display assembly including different types of display units.

  In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

  In the accompanying drawings, the communication glasses of the present invention are indicated by 10.

  The communication glasses 10 are configured to be worn on a human head so as to protect human eyes and enable wireless multimedia communication without using hands. The communication glasses 10 facilitate communication in a noisy industrial environment or in various noisy environments such as, but not limited to, military operations, fire fighting and rescue operations, security operations, and sports activities. In order to be added. The glasses 10 are configured to enhance incoming and / or outgoing audio signals to overcome the inherent difficulties associated with such environmental noise. In addition, the glasses 10 are configured to allow the wearer to directly listen to the voice of others speaking directly to the wearer, without removing the wearer or adjusting parts.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the communication glasses 10 include a frame 20 configured to be worn on a human head. The frame 20 is configured to hold at least one lens 25 adapted to come to a shielding position in front of the wearer's eyes and be attached to the wearer.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the frame 20 includes a front frame member 21 and two lenses 25 held thereon. In this embodiment, each lens 25 substantially occludes the front of the respective wearer's respective eye while obtaining a clear view through the lenses 25.

  If it is desired to reduce the brightness of the light sensed by the wearer's eyes, these lenses 25 can be lightly colored. If it is desirable to reduce the amount of harmful wavelengths of light that reaches the wearer's eyes, these lenses 25 may have UV protection such as UV coating. These lenses 25 can be polarized for protection purposes and / or for visual enhancement purposes. These lenses 25 may be provided with a degree. In at least one embodiment, the lens 25 may also include a shatterproof material for protection in the event that a large impact is applied to the lens by a foreign object.

  The frame 20 includes at least one leg piece 23, 24 adapted to hold and position the front frame 21 in front of the wearer's eyes. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the frame 20 includes a first leg piece 23 and a second leg piece 24, and each leg piece 23, 24 is directed rearward from the outer surface of the front frame member 21. It extends. These leg pieces 23, 24 are generally orthogonal to the front frame member 21 in order to expand when the front frame member 21 comes to the front of the wearer's eye and to lock it to the wearer's ear.

  In at least one embodiment, the frame 20 further comprises a set of side panels 27. Each side panel 27 is arranged and configured to substantially shield the wearer's respective eye. Furthermore, these side panels 27 can be configured to obtain a clear peripheral vision therethrough. As shown in FIG. 1, in at least one embodiment, each side panel 27 is connected to a different leg piece 23, 24. Along with the lenses 25, these side panels 27 can be lightly UV coated and / or polarized. The side panel 27 can include an anti-scattering material.

  Moving on to the communication aspect of the present invention, the communication glasses 10 can perform wireless communication with the wearer and other beings such as, but not limited to, other wearers, control stations, broadcast stations, etc. It is like that. As an example, this wireless communication can include a wearer located on a factory floor to communicate with a manager at a control station. As another example, this wireless communication can include a wearer listening to music broadcast from a broadcast station. Of course, the present invention can be applied to a variety of other situations, and the above examples are for illustrative purposes only.

  Accordingly, the communication glasses 10 include a processor 40 connected to the frame 20. The processor 40 is typically configured and arranged to receive incoming audio signals from a remote location. For example, in one embodiment, the incoming audio signal includes real-time audio data, such as from another person with whom the wearer is communicating. In other embodiments, the incoming audio signal includes music data that is stored at a remote location and transmitted by a music file. The processor 40 is structured and arranged to transmit audio signals for transmission, such as real-time audio data from the wearer, to other entities such as others with whom the wearer is communicating. Further details regarding the multimedia communication capabilities of the processor 40, including those related to incoming and outgoing visual signals, are described in more detail below.

  In at least one embodiment, the processor 40 is configured and arranged to fit within the frame 20. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the processor 40 is disposed inside the first leg piece 23. However, the processor 40 may be configured and arranged to fit inside other portions of the frame 20, such as, but not limited to, the second leg piece 24, the front frame member 21, and the like. Note that scope and intent are included.

  The communication glasses 10 include a power supply 90 that is configured and arranged to supply power to the processor 40. The power supply 90 can supply power to other components of the communication glasses 10. In at least one embodiment, the power supply 90 is constructed and arranged to fit inside the frame 20. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the main power supply 90 can be disposed inside the second leg piece 24. However, although not limited thereto, it is possible to configure and arrange the main power supply 90 so that the main power supply 90 is accommodated inside other parts of the frame 20 such as the first leg piece 23 and the front frame member 21. Note that scope and intent are included. The main power supply 90 may be rechargeable. For example, in one embodiment, the main power source 90 includes a rechargeable battery pack that can be charged by an external power source and removably coupled to the communication glasses 10.

  The communication glasses 10 include at least one earphone 60 that is arranged and configured for wireless communication with the processor 40 and that is adapted to be placed in one ear of the wearer. As such, the processor 40 retransmits the received audio signal to at least one earphone 60, which then transmits the incoming audio signal to the wearer. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the communication glasses 10 include an earphone 60, and each earphone is arranged in a different ear of the wearer. Further, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, these earphones 60 are configured to allow at least a portion to be inserted into the wearer's ear when placed in a working orientation.

  Similar to remote connectivity, with respect to connectivity between components, the processor 40 includes at least one transceiver configured to facilitate wireless communication. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 2, processor 40 includes a first transceiver 42 and a second transceiver 44. The first transceiver 42 is adapted to receive a remote source audio and / or visual signal and is configured to transmit the audio and / or visual signal to a remote destination. In at least one embodiment, the first transceiver utilizes radio frequency communication. However, other suitable wireless technologies can also be used, and this is within the scope and intent of the present invention. This transmission audio signal typically corresponds to the wearer's voice picked up by the transmission microphone 70 as shown in FIG. 1 and described in detail below. Similarly, this visual transmission signal typically corresponds to an image captured by the camera 103, the details of which are described below.

  The second transceiver 44 communicates with the earphone 60 wirelessly. In some embodiments, the second transceiver utilizes radio frequency communication technology. In other embodiments, the second transceiver utilizes magnetic induction communication technology. However, the use of other suitable radio technologies is within the scope and intent of the present invention. In another embodiment, the processor 40 includes a single transceiver adapted to communicate with a remote location, similar to the earphone 60.

  In addition, each earphone 60 includes an earphone transceiver 64 that is adapted to facilitate communication with the processor 40. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the earphone transceivers 64 are each wirelessly connected to the second transceiver 44. In this embodiment, the specific communication technology of the earphone transceiver 64 is consistent with that of the second transceiver 44, such as, but not limited to, radio frequency technology, magnetic induction technology, and the like. In further embodiments, each earphone transceiver 64 is uniquely identified by the processor 40. For example, in such an embodiment, each earphone transceiver 64 includes unique characteristics that can be recognized by the processor 40, such as radio or magnetic identification. Accordingly, the processor 40 can transmit different content to each earphone transceiver 64. For example, in one embodiment, the processor 40 can transmit the first stereo music channel component of the incoming audio signal to one of the identified earphone transceivers 64 and the second stereo music channel component of the incoming audio signal. Can be transmitted to other identified earphone transceivers 64.

  In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-6, the communication glasses 10 are further configured to enhance incoming voice signals based on environmental voice signals. By way of example, the environmental audio signal includes background sound generated by the surrounding environment. As such, the environmental microphone assembly 75 is arranged and configured to pick up the environmental audio signal and transmit the environmental audio signal to the processor 40. In at least one embodiment, environmental microphone assembly 75 is coupled to earphone 60. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 4, the environmental microphone assembly 75 includes an earphone microphone assembly 66 that is arranged and configured to pick up an environmental audio signal and transmit the environmental audio signal to the processor 40. As another example, environmental microphone assembly 75 may include one or more frame microphone assemblies 76, as shown in detail in FIG.

  Accordingly, the processor 40 is further configured to augment the incoming audio signal based on the ambient audio signal and send it to the enhanced incoming audio signal earphone 60. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the processor 40 includes a volume control circuit 45 that adjusts the volume of the incoming audio signal compared to the volume of the environmental audio signal. In a further embodiment, there are two earphones 60, each placed on a different one of the wearer's ears, and the processor 40 determines the volume of the audio signal transmitted to each earphone, Compared to the volume of the environmental sound signal picked up from the side, it is configured to be adjusted independently.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the earphone 60 further includes a speaker assembly 68 that is further configured and arranged to audibly communicate the augmented incoming voice signal to the wearer. In this embodiment, the speaker assembly 68 is configured to be at least partially insertable into the wearer's ear when placed in an operational orientation.

  The earphone 60 is additionally configured to substantially eliminate environmental noise and further facilitate communication. As in the embodiment of FIG. 4, at least a portion of the earphone 60 can be inserted into the wearer's ear to substantially mute environmental noise. More specifically, the earphone 60 of FIG. 4 includes a disposable insert 62 that is configured to substantially mute environmental noise. The disposable insert 62 can be formed of, for example, a soundproofing compressible material such as a high density foam, although a variety of other suitable materials can also be utilized. At least for hygienic purposes, the disposable insert 62 is discarded and replaced after use.

  Also shown in FIG. 4 is an earphone transceiver 64 that is communicatively connected to both the speaker assembly 68 and the earphone microphone assembly 66. Earphone transceiver 64 is configured to facilitate communication between earphone assemblies 66, 68 and processor 40.

  Earphone 60 further includes an earphone power supply 92 configured and arranged to provide power to speaker assembly 68 and earphone microphone assembly 66 and earphone transceiver 64. In at least one embodiment, the earphone power supply 92 is rechargeable.

  Referring again to FIG. 1, the communication glasses 10 further includes a transmission microphone 70 arranged and configured to pick up a transmission audio signal from the wearer and transmit the transmission audio signal to the processor 40. Yes. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the transmitting microphone 70 includes an adjustable elongated portion 71 that extends from the first leg 23 of the frame 20. The adjustable elongate portion 71, in at least some embodiments, provides for adjustment of the microphone assembly 70 in front of the wearer's mouth to better pick up the transmitted audio signal, including real-time audio data of the wearer's speech. It is configured to be possible. In this embodiment, the transmission microphone 70 is connected to the processor 40 by wired communication. However, in other embodiments, the transmitting microphone 70 can be in wireless communication connection with a processor 40 such as the second transceiver 44.

  As described above, the processor 40 transmits the transmission audio signal received by the transmission microphone 70 to the other. Further, the processor 40 is additionally configured to augment the transmit audio signal based on the environmental audio signal and is further configured and arranged to transmit the enhanced transmit audio signal to the other. Yes. For example, because the transmission signal is generated in the same environment as the environmental signal, the transmission audio signal itself can include specific environmental noise in addition to the wearer's voice. As such, in at least one embodiment, the processor 40 is configured to enhance the transmit audio signal relative to the ambient audio signal. More specifically, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the processor 40 reduces the environmental noise component of the transmission audio signal and reduces the audio component of the transmission audio signal based on the characteristics of the environmental audio signal. A signal enhancement circuit 47 configured to enhance is included. In a further embodiment, where each of the two earphones 60 is placed in a different ear of the wearer, the processor 40 generates an audio signal for transmission based on the environmental audio signal picked up from each side of the wearer. It is additionally configured to enhance.

  Referring to certain additional operational capabilities of the communication glasses 10, in at least one embodiment, the processor 40 identifies the audio component of the environmental audio signal picked up by the environmental microphone assembly 75 and transmitted to the processor 40. It is further configured to do so. This can occur, for example, when another person speaks directly to the wearer without using another communication device. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the processor 40 includes an audio identification circuit 46 configured to identify audio components of the environmental audio signal. As such, to communicate the audio component of the environmental audio signal to the wearer via the speaker assembly 68, the processor 40 converts the identified audio component of the environmental signal to at least one of the audio components. Further configured to transmit to the earphone 60. Accordingly, the wearer can first hear the other person's voice communication without removing the communication glasses 10 or otherwise adjusting the parts. In a further embodiment, in a noisy environment where the other party is directing the conversation to a particular one of the wearer's earphones 60, the processor 40 will correspond the identified audio component to the corresponding earphone 60. Is further configured to transmit to.

  The processor 40 may be configured to pause enhancement of at least one type of audio signal once the audio component of the environmental audio signal is identified. For example, in one embodiment, instead of sending the augmented incoming audio signal to the earphone 60 when the audio component of the environmental audio signal is identified, the audio component of the environmental signal is sent to the earphone 60 instead of sending it to the earphone 60. In order to be able to transmit, the processor 40 is configured to pause the enhancement of the incoming audio signal.

  In still other embodiments, the processor 40 is configured to resume at least one type of audio signal enhancement after the enhancement has been paused. For example, in one embodiment, the processor 40 is configured to resume augmentation of the incoming audio signal when the audio component of the environmental audio signal disappears. This can occur, for example, when someone else stops the conversation and thus causes the loss of the audio component of the environmental audio signal. In other embodiments, the processor 40 is configured to resume augmentation of an incoming audio signal after a predetermined time has elapsed. By way of example, the predetermined time can be 5 seconds, although various other suitable times can be utilized within the scope and spirit of the present invention. In still other embodiments, the processor 40 is configured to resume augmentation of incoming audio signals upon receipt of an audio signal for transmission, such as a wearer's voice. In still other embodiments, the processor 40 is configured to resume augmentation of incoming voice signals when discussed next but involved.

  Referring back to FIG. 1, the communication glasses 10 further include an audio enhancement switch 80. Audio enhancement switch 8 is configured and arranged to allow selective control of enhancement of at least one type of audio signal performed by processor 40. More specifically, the voice enhancement switch 80 is connected to the processor 40 and is configured to pause and / or resume voice enhancement performed by the processor 40. In one embodiment, the voice enhancement switch 80 is configured to control the enhancement of incoming voice signals. In other embodiments, the audio enhancement switch 80 is configured to control the enhancement of the audio signal for transmission.

  The sound enhancement switch 80 can be placed in a variety of suitable locations, such as on the frame 20 or on at least one earphone 60. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the sound enhancement switch 80 is disposed on the first leg piece 23. Further, the sound enhancement switch 80 shown in FIG. 1 is of a touch sensor type that can be closed and / or opened by the wearer touching it. However, it is within the spirit and intent of the present invention that other configurations can be used for the voice enhancement switch 80, including but not limited to toggles, push buttons, lockers, and the like.

  Turning to FIG. 5, another embodiment of the communication glasses 10 is shown in which the environmental microphone assembly 75 is coupled to the frame 20. Specifically, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, the environmental microphone assembly 75 includes two frame microphone assemblies 76, each disposed on a different side of the front frame member 21. Along with the earphone microphone assembly 66 described above, the frame microphone assembly 76 is arranged and configured to pick up the environmental audio signal and transmit the environmental audio signal to the processor 40. Further, in the embodiment of FIG. 5, a distance of about 10 cm, preferably about 10-13 cm, separating the frame microphone assemblies 76 from each other is an audio signal picked up by each individual frame microphone assembly 76. Based on the variation in the signal, the processor 40 performs sufficient separation to geometrically separate the different types of sound sources. In this embodiment, the frame microphone assembly 76 is connected to the processor 40 in a wired manner. However, in other embodiments, the frame microphone assembly 76 can be wirelessly connected to a processor 40 such as the second transceiver 44. In other embodiments, the environmental microphone assembly 75 may include other numbers of frame microphone assemblies 76, including, for example, just one frame microphone assembly 76. Further, in other embodiments, the frame microphone assembly 76 can be placed in other suitable locations, such as the leg pieces 23, 24, or other locations.

  Further, and as shown in FIG. 6, the earphone 60 utilized in the embodiment of FIG. 5 is configured such that the frame microphone assembly 76 performs substantially the same function as the earphone microphone assembly 66. Therefore, it is not necessary to include the earphone microphone assembly 66. However, in other embodiments, environmental microphone assembly 75 can include any combination of frame microphone assembly 76 and earphone microphone assembly 66.

  With reference to FIGS. 4, 6, 7, and 8, in at least one embodiment, the earphone 60 can be removably secured to the frame 20. As shown in FIG. 7, each earphone 60 includes a clip 69 that can be removably attached to the frame 20 when the earphones 60, 60 are not used. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, the two earphones 60 are detachably fixed to the first leg piece 23. However, it is within the scope and intent of the present invention to removably secure the earphone 60 to another portion of the frame, such as another leg piece 24 or the front frame member 21 of the frame 20.

  In another embodiment, the earphone 60 and the frame 20 are configured to charge the earphone power supply 92 when the earphone 60 is in a storage state. In at least one such embodiment, the one or more charging contacts 28 are disposed on the frame 20 and are configured to preferably charge the earphone power supply 92. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, when two charging contacts 28 are provided on the first leg piece 23 and the earphone 60 is set to the holding position shown in FIG. 7, the charging contact 28 and each earphone 60 are Are in contact with each other, and charging of the earphone power source 92 can be promoted. In such an embodiment, the earphone power supply 92 is charged by the main power supply 90 of the communication glasses 10. In other embodiments, the earphone power supply 92 can be charged by an external power supply that is removably connected to the communication glasses 10.

  Turning to an additional aspect of the present invention involving visual communication, the communication glasses 10 are arranged and configured to pick up a transmission visual signal that may include visual data and / or video data. A camera 105 is further included. Referring back to FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the camera 105 includes a single camera 105 that is disposed at the center of the front frame member 21 and faces the field of view that can be perceived by the wearer. However, it is possible to have a plurality of cameras 105 and arrange another camera on various other appropriate parts of the communication glasses 10 including a part of the front frame member 21 and the leg pieces 23 and 24. And within the scope and spirit of the present invention. Since the communication glasses 10 are worn on the wearer's head, the transmitted visual signal typically reflects the field of view obtained by the wearer's perception. The containing field of view can also be captured. In addition, the camera 105 picks up visual signals in the visible spectral region. However, in further embodiments, the camera 105 can pick up visual signals in other spectral regions, such as the infrared spectrum.

  As the multimedia component described above, the camera 105 is configured to transmit a visual signal for transmission to the processor 40. Accordingly, the processor 40 can transmit the visual signal for transmission received by the camera 105 to other elements.

  The processor 40 is configured to receive visual signals from a remote location. For example, the incoming visual signal may include visual data and / or video data stored in a remote location such as a photo or movie and transmitted by a data file. As such, the communication glasses 10 further includes a display 26 that is arranged and configured to display visual signals received by the processor 40. More specifically, the display 26 comprises at least one display unit arranged and configured to display incoming visual signals to the wearer. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the display 26 is at least partially disposed on the outer surface of one lens 25. The display 26 is configured to project an image of the received visual signal toward the wearer's eye. In other embodiments, the display 26 displays an image of the incoming visual signal so that the wearer's eye can perceive the displayed visual signal as emitted from the lens 25 and / or from the exterior. Projected. Although the embodiment of FIG. 1 illustrates that the display unit 26 is disposed on the outer surface of the eye panel 25, the display unit 26 may alternatively be the inner surface of the eye panel 25 or the interior of the eye panel 25. Can be arranged.

  In a further embodiment, at least one display 26 corresponding to each lens 25 is provided. For example, the embodiment of FIG. 9 shows displays 26 ', 26 "provided on lenses 25, 25', respectively. As shown in the figure, the first display 26 ′ is provided on the inner surface of the lens 25, and displays an incoming visual signal within a visual field area determined by the lens 25. The second display unit 26 ″ is provided on the other lens 25 ′ and displays an incoming visual signal in substantially the entire area of the visual field defined by the lens 25 ′.

  For the display 26, various suitable materials and structures can be used. For example, the display 26 may use a flat panel display technology such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) technology or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display technology. Further, the display 26 can be at least partially associated with the contour of the lens 25.

  The display 26 can additionally be configured to remain substantially transparent until a visual signal is received from the processor 40. If it does in this way, according to reception, display 26 will display according to a visual signal. In one embodiment, the display of the incoming visual signal is initiated by an electrical input received by the display unit 26 from the processor 40.

  Many modifications, variations and changes in detail may be made to the preferred embodiments of the described invention, but all that has been presented in the foregoing description and accompanying drawings is intended to be illustrative. It should be construed and not meant to be limiting. Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

10 Communication glasses 20 Frame 21 Front frame members 23, 24 Leg pieces 25, 25 ′ Lens 26, 26 ′, 26 ″ Display 27 Side panel 28 Charging contact 40 Processor 42 First transceiver 44 Second transceiver 45 Volume Conditioning circuit 46 Audio fixed circuit 47 Signal enhancement circuit 60 Earphone 62 Disposable insert 64 Earphone transceiver 66 Earphone microphone assembly 68 Speaker assembly 69 Clip 70 Microphone 71 Elongated portion 75 Environmental microphone assembly 76 Frame microphone assembly 80 Audio enhancement switch 90 Main power supply 92 Earphone power supply 105 Camera

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Frame,
At least one transparency lenses attached to the frame,
Is connected to the previous SL frame, a processor adapted to receive the audio signal arrives,
At least one earphone adapted to wirelessly communicate with the processor and to be retained in one ear of the wearer ;
To pick up the transmission credit audio signal from the wearer, it is disposed, and is configured, so as to further transmit the transmission audio signal to the processor over a transmission microphone assembly,
Picking up environmental audio signals of ambient, the audio signal is arranged to transmit to the Processor, and a communication glasses comprising a environmental microphone assembly being configured,
The frame is adapted to be supported by the wearer such that the at least one lens is positioned in front of the wearer's eyes.
The processor is configured to transmit an incoming audio signal to the at least one earphone, and is configured and arranged to transmit the transmitting audio signal;
The at least one earphone is configured to send the incoming audio signal to the wearer by voice and is configured to be capable of supplying power to the speaker assembly and at least the speaker assembly; Including a rechargeable earphone power source disposed,
The earphone and the frame are clipped to each other to determine a holding position of the earphone, and the rechargeable earphone power when the at least one earphone is arranged at the holding position. To work together to recharge the source
Communication glasses characterized by the above . The Processor is based on the environmental sound signal, so as to enhance the sound signal to the incoming communication glasses according to claim 1. The Processor is the volume of the incoming audio signal, and is configured to adjust in response to the volume of the environmental sound signal, communication glasses according to claim 2. The Processor, the environment based on the audio signals, is configured to enhance the transmission voice signal, a communication glasses according to any one of claims 1-3. The Processor, the compared to the environmental sound signal, communication glasses according to claim 4, which is configured to enhance the transmission voice signal. The communication glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the environmental microphone assembly is connected to the at least one earphone. The communication glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the environmental microphone assembly is connected to the frame assembly. Wherein at least one of earphones, ambient noise is configured to Mute, communication glasses according to any one of claims 1-7. The environmental noise to silenced, the at least a portion of at least one earphone, so that can be inserted into the ear of the wearer, the communication glasses according to claim 8. Wherein the at least one earphone, for silenced ambient noise, including disposable insert, communication glasses according to claim 9. The Processor, the adapted to identify the audio component environment voice signal, a communication glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The Processor is the voice component of the environmental sound signal, the adapted to transmit at least one earphone and the speaker assembly, the voice component to communicate audibly with the wearer The communication glasses according to claim 11, wherein the communication glasses are configured and arranged. Pick up the transmission visual signal, and further comprising a disposed and camera that is configured to transmit the transmission visual signal to the Processor and the Processor is configured to transmit the transmission visual signal The communication glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the communication glasses are arranged and arranged. The Processor is further configured to receive a visual signal arrives, and the communication glasses, the are arranged so as to display a visual signal incoming to the wearer, and a display unit configured further The communication glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , further comprising: Frame,
Coupled to the frame, at least one transparency lens,
Is connected to the previous SL frame assembly, a Processor that is configured to receive the audio signal, and is arranged to call,
Wherein is arranged to Processor and can wirelessly communicate and consists, at least one earphone adapted to be located further one ear of a wearer,
And Environmental picked audio signal, and wherein is arranged an environmental audio signals to be sent to the processor over, and environmental microphone assembly being configured,
A transmitting microphone assembly arranged and configured to pick up an audio signal for transmission from the wearer and transmit the audio signal to the processor;
Communication glasses including
The frame is adapted to be supported by the wearer such that the at least one lens is positioned in front of the wearer's eyes.
The Processor, based on the environmental sound signal is adapted to enhance the audio signal to the incoming call,
The Processor is an audio signal incoming to the enhanced, it adapted to transmit to said at least one earphone,
Wherein the at least one earphone, an audio signal incoming to the enhanced, is configured to communicate audibly to the wearer, and includes a speaker assembly disposed, and in the holding position, detachably to the frame It has a clip structure so that it can be fixed to
The Processor, based on the environmental sound signal is adapted to enhance the transmission audio signal, further wherein the Processor is to transmit the transmission signal the enhanced, is constructed, and Communication glasses characterized by being arranged.   The communication glasses of claim 15, wherein the environmental microphone assembly is coupled to the at least one earphone.   The communication glasses of claim 15, wherein the environmental microphone assembly is coupled to the frame. The environmental noise in order to silenced, wherein said at least one earphone is configured, communication spectacles according to any one of claims 15 to 17. In order to mute the environmental noise, wherein said at least one of the at least a portion of the earphone is adapted be inserted into the ear of a wearer, the communication glasses of claim 18. Wherein the at least one earphone, for silenced ambient noise includes a disposable insert, communication glasses of claim 19. The at least one earphone further includes a rechargeable earphone power source configured and arranged to provide power to at least the speaker assembly, and the earphone and the frame include the at least one earphone 21. The communication glasses according to any one of claims 15 to 20 , wherein when the earphone is disposed at the holding position , the earphone power source cooperates to charge the chargeable earphone power source. To pick up the transmission visual signal, and the is the transmission visual signals configured to be transmitted to the processor over, and with the placed camera, the Processor may be configured to send the transmission visual signal, The communication glasses according to any one of claims 15 to 21, wherein the communication glasses are arranged. The Processor is configured to receive a visual signal arrives, and is disposed, said communication spectacle assembly is configured to display a visual signal that the call to the wearer, and is disposed The communication glasses according to any one of claims 15 to 22 , further comprising a display device. Frame,
At least one transparency lens attached to the frame,
A processor adapted to receive the audio signals coming connected before Symbol frame,
At least one earphone adapted to wirelessly communicate with the processor and to be held in one ear of the wearer ;
Picking up environmental audio signals, and said arranged so as to transmit the environmental sound signal to the Processor, and earphone microphone assembly being configured,
A transmission microphone assembly arranged and configured to pick up a transmission audio signal from a wearer and to transmit the transmission audio signal to the processor;
Communication glasses including
The frame is adapted to be supported by the wearer such that the at least one lens is positioned in front of the wearer's eyes.
The Processor, based on the environmental sound signal, the further configured to enhance a speech signal arrives, and the Processor is a speech signal coming is the enhanced, and transmits to the at least one earphone Further configured,
Wherein the at least one earphone is provided with a configured and arranged speaker assembly so as to communicate audibly the audio signal incoming to the enhanced wearer,
The at least one earphone also includes a rechargeable earphone power source configured and arranged to provide power to at least the speaker assembly;
The earphone and the frame cooperate to charge the rechargeable earphone power source when the at least one earphone is placed in a holding position.
The Processor, based on the environmental sound signal, the further configured to enhance the transmission audio signal, and the Processor, in order to transmit the transmission signal the enhanced is further configured, is arranged Communication glasses characterized by the above . A first earphone adapted to be placed on a first one of the wearer's ears and a second earphone adapted to be placed on a second one of the wearer's ears The communication glasses according to claim 24 , comprising: In order to mute the environmental noise, wherein said at least one earphone is configured, the communication glasses according to claim 24 or 25. To mute the environmental noise, wherein said at least one of the at least a portion of the earphone is adapted be inserted into the ear of a wearer, the communication glasses of claim 26. Wherein the at least one earphone, for silenced ambient noise includes a disposable insert, communication glasses of claim 27. 29. Communication glasses according to any one of claims 24 to 28 , further comprising a voice enhancement switch configured and arranged to allow selective control of enhancement of the incoming voice signal. 30. Communication glasses according to any one of claims 24 to 29 , further comprising a voice enhancement switch configured and arranged to allow selective control of the enhancement of the transmission voice signal. To pick up the transmission visual signal, and is configured to transmit the transmission visual signal to the Processor, and includes a arranged camera, and the Processor is configured to transmit the transmission visual signal The communication glasses according to any one of claims 24 to 30, wherein the communication glasses are arranged. The Processor is configured to receive a visual signal arrives, and is disposed, said communication spectacle assembly is configured to display a visual signal that the call to the wearer, and the arranged display unit The spectacles for communication according to any one of claims 24 to 31, further comprising:

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