KR101868223B1 - Foldable virtual reality device shaped of binoculars - Google Patents

Abstract

The foldable virtual reality apparatus includes a main body including a first virtual reality display and a second virtual reality display, a first eyelash plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first virtual reality display, A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body in correspondence with the display, a second eyepiece plate interposed between the main body and the first eyepiece plate, the first eyepiece plate being in close contact with the main body, A first screen and a distance adjusting member for moving the first eyepiece plate between the main body and the second eyepiece plate, and a second eyepiece plate interposed between the main body and the second eyepiece plate for maintaining a close contact state and a predetermined distance A second screen for moving the second eyepiece plate between the separated states, The included and, when the first and second eyepiece plate in spaced, first and second features may implement a virtual reality by means of a virtual reality display.

Description

FOLDABLE VIRTUAL REALITY DEVICE SHAPED OF BINOCULARS

The present invention relates to a virtual reality apparatus, and more particularly, to a foldable virtual reality apparatus in which modules capable of experiencing a virtual reality are provided integrally.

Virtual Reality is the interface between humans and computers that artificially creates a particular environment or situation, making it seem as if the person using it is interacting with the actual environment and environment. The term virtual reality is defined as artificial reality, cyberspace, virtual worlds, virtual environment, synthetic environment, artificial environment, augmented reality, reality, and mixed reality.

The purpose of using virtual reality is to show and manipulate people as if they are entering the environment without ever experiencing the environment that is difficult for people to experience on a daily basis. Its applications include education, remote operation, remote satellite surface exploration, Data analysis, and scientific visualization.

Recently, as the smartphone has become widespread, virtual reality is attracting attention again. For example, Gear VR, LG's G3 VR, and Google's cardboard, which are manufactured jointly with Oculus by Samsung, are examples. These products can experience virtual reality in conjunction with a smart phone, The price is cheaper.
US Patent Application Publication No. US 2015/0253574 A1 (published on Sep. 10, 2015) discloses a virtual reality headset system, which includes a mobile device case for fixing a mobile device, A lens plate that can be configured to position the lens at a specific distance from the docking unit, and a device module interposed between the case and the lens plate.
The virtual reality headset system has a problem that the lens plate can be brought into close contact with or spaced from the mobile device case and there is no means for adjusting the distance between them so that it is inconvenient to carry and the convenience of use is remarkably deteriorated .
In addition, since there are no two displays, it is difficult to separately display the left and right images according to the virtual reality system. Since the two lenses are fixedly mounted on the lens plate, various types of virtual reality Or stereoscopic display.
[Prior art document: US 2015/0253574 A1 (published on September 10, 2015)]

The present invention provides a foldable virtual reality apparatus that is portable and can readily implement a VR function at a desired time and place.

The present invention provides a foldable virtual reality device capable of adding an AR function to a virtual reality.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a foldable virtual reality apparatus includes a main body including a first virtual reality display and a second virtual reality display, A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second virtual reality display, a second eyepiece plate interposed between the main body and the first eyepiece plate and having a first eyepiece plate A first screen and a distance adjusting member for moving the first eyepiece plate between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and moving the first eyepiece plate between the close contact state and the spacing maintaining the predetermined distance, Between the close contact state and the spacing maintaining the predetermined distance, the second eyepiece plate And a distance adjustment member, and when the first and second eyepiece plates are in a separated state, a virtual reality function can be implemented through the first and second virtual reality displays.

The folding virtual reality apparatus according to the present invention may include a cellular phone function by adding a voice communication module, but may be connected to the outside via another wired or wireless network without a voice communication module, or may include only a virtual reality or augmented reality function. The foldable virtual reality equipment is portable and can be used as a general mobile phone or a terminal, and can realize a virtual reality function regardless of place and time.

The foldable virtual reality equipment of the present invention includes at least two screens and a distance adjustment member and can maintain the first and second eyepiece plates at a variable length from the main body with the first and second screens and the distance adjustment member . The first and second screens and the distance adjusting member may include a plurality of screen cylinders which are slidably moved and fixed backward while being superimposed on each other to implement a light blocking screen function for blocking the inflow of external light, It is possible to adjust the spacing and moving distance of the first and second eyepieces according to the right and left visual acuity or necessity by using the adjusting member.

Also, the main body itself may be fixed with the first and second virtual reality displays facing rearward, and the main body may be mounted reversibly. Normally, it is used for general purpose, but for the virtual reality function, the main body can be reversed and turned backward. For reference, the first and second virtual reality displays may be provided separately from each other, but in some cases, they may be provided in close contact with each other, or may be provided by dividing an area in one display.

The virtual reality display using the main body virtual reality display and the spaced eyed plate can be implemented in various ways. For example, the first and second virtual reality displays can display the left and right images separately, but they can also display the top and bottom images according to the virtual reality method. The polarizing glasses system in which the polarizing lenses are mounted on the first and second eyepiece plates, or the shutter glasses system in which the right and left eyepieces are opened and closed with a time difference from the eyepiece plate can also be applied to the present invention. In addition, a variety of display and lens combinations for virtual reality implementations and stereoscopic displays can be implemented.

The first and second eyepiece plates can maintain a close contact state with the main body while not using the virtual reality function and can maintain a spacing apart from the main body while maintaining the predetermined distance while using the virtual reality function do. To this end, the first and second eyepiece plates are not fixed with respect to the main body but may form a variable distance, and the first and second screens and the distance adjusting member may be disposed in a close contact state Can be moved.

For example, the first and second screens and the distance control member may each be embodied as a plurality of screen cylinders, and can move a predetermined distance. Further, by using mutual friction and fixing force of the screen barrel, the spacing between the display of the main body and the eyepiece plates can be maintained and external light can be blocked. Alternatively, the screen and the distance adjusting member may be provided between the main body and the eyelash plate to adjust the distance between the main body and the eyelash plate to move the eyelash plate between the close contact state and the spacing state, A light blocking screen may be additionally provided to block the inflow of external light.

When the screen and the distance adjusting member are realized as a screen barrel, the screen barrel may be formed into a single wall structure, but may be provided with a double wall structure for a solid supporting structure and light weight. That is, for the double wall structure, the screen cylinder may include an inner wall and an outer wall, and a minimum spacing space may be formed between the inner wall and the outer wall.

In addition, in order to solve heat and electromagnetic waves generated from the virtual reality display, ventilation holes may be formed in the screen case. However, since light can be directly introduced from the outside through the ventilation hole, a first ventilation hole is formed in the inner wall of the screen cylinder of the double wall structure, and a second ventilation hole is formed in the outer wall. In order to prevent the first ventilation hole and the second ventilation hole from overlapping each other That is, shifted, so that light can not be directly introduced from the outside.

Since the screen and the distance adjustment member only effectively block external light for immersion, it is possible to partially open the line which does not undermine the original function, in addition to completely blocking the main body and the eyepiece plate.

Further, in order to more realistically realize the virtual reality function, the virtual reality apparatus may further include a fixing member capable of fixing the virtual reality equipment in the user's face. The fastening member may be provided in various forms such as an earring form of a conventional mask, a hook portion of a spectacle, a helmet mount or an elastic band.

The folding virtual reality apparatus of the present invention may further include a rear cover which opens and closes the eyepiece plate and the rear surface of the main body in a state in which the eyepiece plate is in close contact with the eyepiece plate. In addition to protecting the eyepiece plate, the rear cover may further include an odor generating unit that generates a specific odor in cooperation with the contents of the virtual reality, or a wind generating unit that generates wind.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a foldable augmented reality apparatus includes a main body including a first display, a second display and at least one camera module, a second body having a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first display A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second display, a second eyepiece plate interposed between the main body and the first eyepiece plate and having a first eyepiece plate A first screen and a distance adjusting member for moving the first eyepiece plate between the first eyepiece plate and the second eyepiece plate and moving the first eyepiece plate between the first eyepiece plate and the first eyepiece plate, The second eyepiece plate is moved between the close contact state and the spacing state maintaining a predetermined distance Key may implement a second screen, and includes a distance adjusting member, when the first and second eyepiece plate in spaced, the augmented reality features through the first and second displays.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a folding image viewing apparatus includes a main body including a first display and a second display, a first eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first display, A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second display, a second eyepiece plate interposed between the main body and the first eyepiece plate, the first eyepiece plate being in close contact with the main body, A distance between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and a distance between the main body and the second eyepiece plate in the close contact state and a predetermined distance A second screen for moving the second eyepiece plate between the retaining distances, Ashes.

The folding virtual reality apparatus according to the present invention can be realized as a portable device by combining the virtual reality module with a portable structure so that the virtual reality function can be realized regardless of the place and time. The functions that can be implemented by the virtual reality function are increased, and the convenience of the user can be improved.

Further, it is possible to form a structure capable of maintaining a variable length of the eyepiece plate from the main body by the screen and the distance adjusting member, and to realize a light blocking screen function for blocking the inflow of external light with the same structure, And a high-grade slide movement and firmness can be obtained at the same time.

Such a feature can be obtained by forming the screen cylinder into a double wall, thereby achieving an effect of doubling, and further enhancing the user's convenience through the formation of the deflected air vents and the lightweight structure.

1 is a perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the folding virtual reality apparatus of FIG. 1 from the rear.
3 is a side view in which the folding virtual reality equipment of FIG. 1 is in a spaced apart state.
4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of the folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a partial enlarged side view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of the folding type virtual reality equipment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a side view for explaining a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a rear perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a rear perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a cross-sectional view of the folding virtual reality apparatus of FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. For reference, the same numbers in this description refer to substantially the same elements and can be described with reference to the contents described in the other drawings under these rules, and the contents which are judged to be obvious to the person skilled in the art or repeated can be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a folding virtual reality apparatus of FIG. 1, Side view in the state.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the foldable virtual reality apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 110, a first eyepiece plate 120, a second eyepiece plate 121, a first screen, A member 130, and a second screen and a distance adjustment member 131.

The main body 110 includes a first virtual reality display 112 and a second virtual reality display 114 installed on the rear side of the main body 110. The main body 110 includes first and second virtual reality displays 112 and 114, You can do basic operations, run applications, and so on.

The camera module 116 can be mounted on the front surface of the main body 110. The camera module 116 may be used for capturing an external image and may be used for implementing functions such as an augmented reality AR and a mixed reality (MR). One or more camera modules 116 may be provided, and a plurality of camera modules 116 may be provided to simultaneously photograph the side, top, bottom, and back sides, not the front, and may be provided in the form of a fisheye lens Can be provided.

The first and second virtual reality displays 112 and 114 are mounted on the rear surface of the main body 110. The first and second eyepiece plates 120 and 121 include eyepiece lenses 122, The images displayed on the displays 112 and 114 can be enlarged and viewed. The eyepiece 122 can adjust the focus through a fine rotation operation and adjust the focus independently by using the first and second screens and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131, It is also possible to fine-tune in the direction. In addition, a cushion corresponding to the face shape or a light shielding structure capable of further shielding light from being blocked around the eyepiece lens 122 may be added.

The first and second screens and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131 are mounted on the rear surface of the main body 110 and include a plurality of screen cylinders 140 can do. The screen cylinder 140 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, or may be formed in various shapes such as an ellipse, a rectangle, and a polygon.

In the first and second screens and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131, the screen cylinder 140 slides with a certain degree of friction like a metal antenna, so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary position, . In addition, since the four sides of the screen cylinder 140 can be cut off from the outside, the external light can be effectively blocked.

4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of the folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the screen cylinder 140 constituting the screen and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131 may be formed in a double wall structure. The screen cylinder 140 forming the double wall includes an inner wall 142 and an outer wall 144 and can maintain a distance that is spaced from the inner wall 142 and the outer wall 144 in all or a part of the area. Since the screen cylinder 140 forms a double wall structure, the screen cylinder 140 maintains a weight that is significantly lighter than the single wall structure and can form a solid structure.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the screen cylinder 140 may further include an elastic protrusion 147 protruding from the inner wall of the screen cylinder 140 to fix the contact state or the separated state. The elastic projections 147 support the ends of the other screen cylinders 140 so that the screen cylinders 140 can be fixed so as not to overlap each other under a certain force.

The elastic projections 147 are engaged with the projection receiving grooves 149 formed in the other screen cylinders 140 so that the screen cylinders 140 are moved mutually It can be fixed.

Although the elastic protrusions 147 protrude from the inner wall 142 of the screen cylinder 140 in the present embodiment, the protrusions may protrude from the outer wall or the inner / outer wall, They may be designed to be spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the stretching and shrinking direction. In addition to being supported by the spring, the elastic projection 147 may be resiliently supported by its own elasticity, such as a leaf spring.

6 is a partial enlarged side view illustrating a screen and a distance control member of the folding type virtual reality equipment according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the screen cylinder 140 of the screen and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131 may be formed in a double wall structure, as illustrated in FIG. In the case of such a double wall, other effects besides merely implementing a light weight can be obtained. For example, when the ventilation hole is formed in the screen and the distance adjusting member 130, the first ventilation hole 146 and the second ventilation hole 148 may be formed so as not to overlap with each other to prevent light from entering from the outside.

Specifically, in the screen case 140 having the double wall structure, the first ventilation hole 146 is formed in the inner wall 142 and the second ventilation hole 148 is formed in the outer wall 144. As shown in the figure, 146 and the second vent hole 148 do not overlap each other, that is, they are shifted from each other, so that light can be prevented from flowing from the outside.

The first or second eyepiece plate 120 or 121 or the first or second eyepiece plate 120 or 121 may be provided with a ventilation hole in the screen cylinder 140. In this case, It is possible to form a ventilation hole only.

2 and 3, the first and second screens and the distance adjusting members 130 and 131 are interposed between the main body 110 and the first and second eyepiece plates 120 and 121, respectively, It is possible to prevent the entrance of external light while the eyepiece plates 120 and 121 are spaced apart.

In the present embodiment, the size of the screen cylinder 140 gradually increases rearward and increases or decreases in the front-rear direction. However, the size of the screen cylinder may be gradually decreased or the size of the screen cylinder may be increased or decreased. It is possible.

Although it is preferable to block the external light on four sides for immersion, the screen cylinder 140 may be disposed between the main body 110 and the eyepiece plate 120 in such a manner as not to seriously interfere with the immersion, It may be partially blocked.

7 is a side view for explaining a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7, the foldable virtual reality apparatus includes a main body 110, first and second eyepieces 120 and 121, and first and second screens and a distance adjustment member 130, 131, and may further include a rear cover 150.

The rear cover 150 may be used to protect the first and second eyepiece plates 120 and 121 and may be used to hang down the main body 110 while the user wears it.

When the rear cover 150 is formed on the main body 110, in addition to protecting the first and second eyepieces 120 and 121, an odor generating unit or wind A wind generating part 170 for generating the wind generating part 170 can be additionally formed.

In order to more realistically realize the virtual reality function, the virtual reality apparatus may further include a fixing member 160 that can fix the virtual reality equipment in a separated state to the user's face. The fixing member 160 may be provided in the form of an earring of a general mask and is usually prepared on both sides of the eyepiece plate 120 and may be pulled backward to the user's ears and hooked to the user's ear. Of course, the fixing member 160 may be provided in the form of a spectacle hanger, or may be provided in the form of an elastic band fixed to the user's head.

8 is a rear perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, the first eyepiece plate 120 and the second eyepiece plate 121 may be connected together without being separated from each other. Although the first and second eyepieces 120 and 121 are provided on one flat plate, they may be provided in a form capable of adjusting mutual angles and distances.

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of a folding virtual reality apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the folding virtual reality apparatus of FIG.

9 and 10, the foldable virtual reality apparatus 200 according to the present embodiment includes a main body 210, first and second eyepieces 220 and 221, and first and second screens 220, (230, 231).

The main body 210 includes a first virtual reality display 212 and a second virtual reality display 214 and the first and second eyepiece plates 220 and 221 each include an eyepiece 222.

The first and second screens and the distance adjusting members 230 and 231 include a truncated light blocking screen 240 and a spring shaped distance adjusting unit 235 for adjusting the shape and spacing distance of the light blocking screen 240 . The distance adjusting unit 235 may be formed of a spring-shaped metal support to support the light blocking screen 240 internally or externally, and to move the eyepiece plates 220 and 221 in a spaced state.

The light blocking screen 240 is interposed between the main body 210 and the eyelet plates 220 and 221 so that external light can be blocked while the eyelet plates 220 and 221 are spaced apart. In this embodiment, the light shielding screen 240 is excellent in stretchability and can be provided as a dark-colored fabric. Alternatively, the light shielding screen 240 may be provided in a bellows shape having fine wrinkles, or may be formed in other shapes.

The light blocking screen 240 may also be configured to block external light on four sides for immersion but may be disposed between the main body 210 and the eyepiece 220 in a manner that does not significantly interfere with immersion, May be partially opened or a through hole may be formed.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the following claims. It can be understood that

100, 200: folding virtual reality equipment 110, 210: main body
120, 220: first eyepiece plate 121, 221: second eyepiece plate
130, 231: a first screen and a distance adjusting member
131, 231: a second screen and a distance adjusting member
140: screen tube 150: rear cover
160: fixing member 170: wind generating unit

Claims (13)

A main body including a first virtual reality display and a second virtual reality display;
A first eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first virtual reality display;
A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second virtual reality display;
A first screen disposed between the main body and the first eyelash and movable between a close state in which the first eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spaced state in which the first eyepiece plate is maintained at a predetermined distance, And a distance adjusting member; And
A second screen disposed between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and movable between a close contact state in which the second eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spacing state in which a predetermined distance is maintained, And a distance adjustment member,
Wherein the first and second screens and the distance adjustment member include a plurality of screen cylinders which are stacked and fixed to each other while being rearwardly overlapped with each other,
Wherein the first and second eyepiece plates are capable of implementing a virtual reality function through the first and second virtual reality displays when the first and second eyepiece plates are in the spaced apart state.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the screen barrel is formed in a double wall structure including an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall.
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the screen tube includes a first vent hole formed in the inner wall and a second vent hole formed in the outer wall, wherein the first vent hole and the second vent hole are mutually shifted to block light from entering from the outside Foldable virtual reality equipment.

A main body including a first virtual reality display and a second virtual reality display;
A first eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first virtual reality display;
A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second virtual reality display;
A first screen disposed between the main body and the first eyelash and movable between a close state in which the first eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spaced state in which the first eyepiece plate is maintained at a predetermined distance, And a distance adjusting member; And
A second screen disposed between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and movable between a close contact state in which the second eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spacing state in which a predetermined distance is maintained, And a distance adjustment member,
The screen and the distance-
A distance adjuster interposed between the main body and the eyepiece plate for moving the eyepiece plate between the close contact state and the spaced state and a distance adjusting unit interposed between the main body and the eyepiece plate, And a light blocking screen for blocking the entrance of light,
Wherein the light shielding screen comprises a truncated arcuate fabric and the distance adjuster is a spring-shaped metal support for supporting the truncated light shielding screen inside or outside.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a rear cover for opening / closing the rear surface of the eyepiece plate in the close contact state of the eyepiece plate.
6. The method of claim 5,
And an odor generating unit or a wind generating unit is mounted on the rear cover.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the main body includes at least one camera module mounted on a surface facing the first and second virtual reality displays.
A main body including a first display, a second display, and at least one camera module;
A first eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first display;
A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second display;
A first screen disposed between the main body and the first eyelash and movable between a close state in which the first eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spaced state in which the first eyepiece plate is maintained at a predetermined distance, And a distance adjusting member; And
A second screen disposed between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and movable between a close contact state in which the second eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spacing state in which a predetermined distance is maintained, And a distance adjustment member,
Wherein the first and second screens and the distance adjustment member include a plurality of screen cylinders which are stacked and fixed to each other while being rearwardly overlapped with each other,
Wherein when the first and second eyepiece plates are spaced apart from each other, the augmented reality function can be implemented through the first and second displays.
A main body including a first display and a second display;
A first eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the first display;
A second eyepiece plate capable of maintaining a variable distance from the main body corresponding to the second display;
A first screen disposed between the main body and the first eyelash and movable between a close state in which the first eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spaced state in which the first eyepiece plate is maintained at a predetermined distance, And a distance adjusting member; And
A second screen disposed between the main body and the second eyepiece plate and movable between a close contact state in which the second eyepiece plate is in tight contact with the main body and a spacing state in which a predetermined distance is maintained, And a distance adjustment member,
Wherein the first and second screens and the distance adjusting member include a plurality of screen cylinders which are stacked and fixed to each other while being rearwardly overlapped with each other.
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