KR20210068200A - Modularized Augmented Reality Glasses - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a modularized augmented reality glasses, which can be conveniently used when carried or worn by attaching and detaching modules required for each function depending on a situation. To this end, the present invention provides the modularized augmented reality glasses, which include: an eyeglass frame provided in front of a user's eyes; a display module displaying information in front of the eyeglass frame; and one pair of temples connected to the eyeglass frame, wherein the temples are provided with a detachable connection part for electrical connection with an external module, and the external module is detachably coupled to the detachable connection part. Therefore, according to the present invention, the modularized augmented reality glasses are not significantly different from ordinary glasses in appearance when carried or worn and can be implemented lightly, so that a user can use the modularized augmented reality glasses conveniently without any sense of heterogeneity.

Description

Modularized Augmented Reality Glasses

The present invention relates to modular augmented reality glasses, and more specifically, to modular augmented reality glasses that can be conveniently used when carrying or wearing by attaching and detaching modules required for each function according to situations.

With the commercialization of 5G technology, augmented reality and virtual reality are attracting attention. While the existing augmented reality devices focused on satisfying people's fantasies, recently, a lot of devices focused on solving more realistic problems are emerging.

The double augmented reality glass recognizes real objects and displays information related to the recognized objects, or shows objects that do not actually exist by matching them with the recognized objects as virtual images.

An augmented reality glass according to the prior art (Registration Patent No. 10-2010027) will be described with reference to FIG. 1 .

The augmented reality glass 1 according to the prior art is configured to include a body portion 10 , a glass portion 20 , a prism portion 30 , and a camera portion 40 .

The prism unit 30 transmits the virtual environment displayed on the display 31 to the camera unit 40 or to the user. In addition, as the display, a thin film display such as a panel is used.

The prism unit 30 uses a digital single-lens reflex lens to simultaneously transmit the virtual environment to the user's eyes and the camera, so that the virtual environment viewed by the user can be shared with other persons.

However, in the case of such augmented reality glasses, the volume and weight are heavy, and the shape is different from that of ordinary glasses, so it is inconvenient to wear them on a regular basis.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, and specifically, to provide an augmented reality glass with improved wearability and portability because it can be worn like ordinary glasses and can use an augmented reality function depending on the situation.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a spectacle frame provided in front of the user's eyes; a display module for displaying information from the front of the spectacle frame; a pair of temples connected to the spectacle frame; The temple provides a modular augmented reality glass provided with a detachable connection part for electrical connection with an external module, and an external module is detachably coupled to the detachable connection part.

The external module includes a central processing module, a display module, and a battery module, it is preferable that the central processing module and the battery module are respectively coupled to different temples through a detachable connection unit.

The central processing module and the battery module may be electrically connected through an eyeglass frame.

The display module may be slidably coupled back and forth to the central processing module, and a first pin map portion may be formed at an end of the central processing module, and a second pin map portion may be formed at an end of the display module to be energized.

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that it is not significantly different from general glasses in appearance and can be implemented lightly when worn or carried, so that the user can use it conveniently without any sense of heterogeneity.

1 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of an augmented reality glass according to the prior art;
Figure 2 is an external view showing the appearance of the modular augmented reality glass according to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a state diagram showing a state in which the external module is separated in Figure 2;
4 and 5 are explanatory views for explaining the movement of the display module in FIG. 2 ;
Figure 6 is a configuration diagram showing the coupling state of the sliding bar and the central processing module according to the present invention;
7A and 7B are state diagrams showing the moving state of the sliding bar and the central processing module in FIG. 6;
8 to 10 are exemplary views showing the configuration of the sliding bar and the pin map unit of the central processing module.

The configuration and operation of specific embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

2, the modular augmented reality glass according to the present invention is configured to include a spectacle frame 100, a temple 500 and an external module. The external module is a module that can be used by being detachably coupled to the temple to provide additional functions, and includes a display module 200 , a central processing module 410 , and a battery module 460 .

The spectacle frame 100 corresponds to the frame of the modular augmented reality glass according to the present invention, and may surround and support the outer circumferential surface of the spectacle lens 110 . In addition, the temples 500 are coupled to both ends of the spectacle frame.

The display module 200 includes a front module 250 and an image display unit 210 . The front module 250 may include additional components such as a camera, an IR light unit, and an LED light unit.

The image display unit 210 is provided in front of the user's eyes to display necessary information, and is preferably provided using a thin film display, and may include LCD, Lcos, OLED, and the like. In this case, the front module 250 may include a backlight unit (not shown) for the image display unit 210 .

A control unit for controlling the display module 200, a storage unit for storing various data, a sensor unit including an acceleration sensor, a temperature sensor, an illuminance sensor, and the like are provided inside the central processing module.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 3 , the temple 500 is provided with a detachable connection part for coupling with an external module, and the external module is detachably coupled to the temple through a detachable connection part.

The central processing module 410 is provided with a coupling terminal 412 for coupling with the temple 500. The coupling terminal 412 may be easily detachable from the temple and may be provided with an interface capable of transmitting an image signal. For example, the coupling terminal may be configured to include HDMI, MIPI, or USB.

The battery module 460 is also provided with a coupling terminal for coupling with the temple 500, at this time, the battery module 460 is different from the temple to which the central processing module 410 is coupled to balance the weight. It is preferably coupled to the temple.

A power line and a signal line are disposed inside the temple and the frame, and when the battery module is coupled to the temple, power is supplied to the central processing module and the display module through the frame.

The display module 200 may be coupled to the temple 500 through a coupling terminal, but is preferably coupled directly to the central processing module 410 for more efficient use.

That is, the display unit 200 is provided in front of the glasses frame when using augmented reality to display various information, but when not using augmented reality, it is preferable to move it backward so that it can be used like ordinary glasses. .

Specifically, the display module 200 includes an image display unit 210 , an intermediate module 250 , and a sliding bar 270 , and the intermediate module 250 and the sliding bar 270 are formed by a hinge unit 230 . It is configured to rotate.

Referring to FIG. 4 , when the augmented reality is not used, the display unit 200 can be rotated forward using the hinge unit 230 to adjust the display unit 200 to be aligned with the sliding bar 270 . In this state, as shown in FIG. 5 , the sliding bar 270 may be moved backward along the central processing module 410 .

Referring to FIG. 6 , a coupling groove 411 is formed in the central processing module 410 , and upper and lower ends of the sliding bar are bent in a 'C' shape and inserted into the coupling groove 411 to be coupled. In this state, the sliding bar 270 is movably coupled back and forth along the central processing module 410 .

The central processing module 410 is provided at the lower part of the temple 500, and after coupling, it can move integrally with the temple.

The end of the sliding bar 270 and the end of the central processing module 410 are provided with coupling terminals 272 and 414, respectively, and the sliding bar 270 is positioned in front of the central processing module 410 as shown in FIG. When there is, the sliding bar and the central processing module 410 are coupled by the coupling terminal as shown in FIG. 7a. The coupling terminal may be configured to include HDMI, MIPI, or USB.

In this state, when the sliding bar is moved backward as shown in FIG. 7B, the coupling terminals 272 and 414 on both sides are also released while the sliding bar moves along the central processing module. Accordingly, in a state in which the sliding bar is moved backward, signal transmission to the display module 200 becomes impossible.

As another embodiment, referring to FIG. 8 , a pin map unit 416 corresponding to a type of coupling terminal may be formed at the ends of the sliding bar 270 and the central processing module 410 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 , the magnetic material 700 may be provided inside the display module and the central processing module or at a predetermined position of the temple. Such a magnetic material automatically adjusts the position of the pin map portion during bonding so that the connection can be made.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the first pin map part 416 of the central processing module 410 and the second pin map part 274 of the sliding bar 270 are in electrical contact with the sliding bar located in the front. In this state, power and data can be transmitted/received between the central processing module and the display module, and the information required by the display module can be displayed in front of the user's eyes.

If the sliding bar is moved to the rear in this state, the contact of the pin map part is released, and power and data cannot be transmitted to the display module, so that the display module is turned off.

As described above, according to the present invention, since external modules except for the spectacle frame and temples can be detachably combined and separated, when the augmented reality function is not used, the external module is separated and the glasses are worn. When using the augmented reality function, external modules can be combined and used, so there is an advantage that it can be combined and used only when necessary.

In addition, since the battery can be easily replaced, when a larger battery capacity is required, it can be replaced with a new high-performance battery, and since the central processing module is also replaceable, it can be replaced with a high-spec CPU when high-performance work is required. Therefore, according to the present invention, not only the software update but also the hardware part can be upgraded only for the necessary parts, so there is an advantage that the user can use it in an appropriate combination according to the situation.

Although the above has been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art can variously modify and modify the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that it can be changed.

100: spectacle frame 110: spectacle lens
130: audio unit 200: display module
210: image display unit 250: front module
270: sliding bar 410: central processing module
412: coupling terminal

Claims (5)

Eyeglass frames provided in front of the user's eyes;
a pair of temples connected to the spectacle frame;
an external module for providing additional functions;
The temple is provided with a detachable connection part for electrical connection with an external module, and a modular augmented reality glass in which an external module is detachably coupled to the detachable connection part.
According to claim 1,
The external module includes a display module for displaying information from the front of the spectacle frame, wherein the display module is a modular augmented reality glass, characterized in that detachably coupled to the temple.
3. The method of claim 2,
Modular augmented reality glass, characterized in that the temple and the display module are provided with a magnetic material so that the display module can be coupled to the correct position.
According to claim 1,
The external module includes a central processing module, a display module and a battery module, wherein the central processing module and the battery module are respectively coupled to different temples through a detachable connection part Modularized augmented reality glasses.
According to claim 1,
The external module includes a display module that displays information from the front of the spectacle frame,
The display module is slidably coupled back and forth to the central processing module, a first pin map portion is formed at an end of the central processing module, and a second pin map portion is formed at an end of the display module to be energized. Augmented reality glasses.

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