DE202012003332U1 - Portable device with input and output structures - Google Patents

Abstract

A head-wearable device comprising: a central bracket that extends in generally lateral directions, a first side arm that extends from a first end of the central frame bracket, a second side arm that extends from a second end of the central bracket , an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element, the extension arm extending at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the central support and further from the first side arm to a display end that the display element in one Supported position on a second side of the central carrier extends, wherein the extension arm has a hinge that is configured for movement of the display element at least in one direction with a lateral component with respect to the central carrier.

Description

BACKGROUND

Personal video or image displays are devices used to display an image received from a source for viewing by a single user. Such devices may be in the form of head attachable displays carried on the head of a user and having one or more image sources over or in front of the user's eyes. Head-mounted displays may include an image source located adjacent and associated with each user or wearer's eye and configured to present the same image viewable as a single two-dimensional image. Alternatively, some of these devices may be configured to present different stereoscopic images that are interpreted by the viewer as a single three-dimensional image. Regardless of the type of image presented to the user, these devices are usually obscured. That is, they almost completely block the wearer's view outside the screen or other image source contained therein, so that the user can not see anything except the image presented by the device's display system.

Other personal image displays may be so-called heads-up displays in which the image is displayed on or within a transparent display or through it, with the displayed image superimposed over a view of the environment. This allows the user to view the image presented by the display simultaneously with the environment. However, such devices can have many limitations, including in their seat and comfort for their wearers, as well as their limited functionality.

Both head-mounted displays and heads-up displays can be connected to a video source that receives a video signal that the device can read and convert to the image that it presents to the user. The video source may be received by a portable device such as a video player, a portable media player, or a computer. Some such display devices are also configured to receive sound signals that are typically communicated to the user through attached headphones. However, the functionality of these types of displays is limited to passive activities in which the display only receives information from an external source and presents it to the wearer in limited forms. Accordingly, further advances have been required in portable devices, including displays.

SUMMARY

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device having a band configured to be worn on the head of a user. The band has a central portion and first and second temple portions extending in front of opposite sides of the central portion. The central portion is configured to contact a portion of a user's face, and the temple portions are configured to contact portions of the user's head near their respective ears. The apparatus also includes an operating unit having a display member and a housing having an arm portion attached to the first temple portion of the band and defining a longitudinal axis. The housing also includes an elbow portion that defines a display end of the housing that supports the display element such that the display element extends along a display axis that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis and so that the display element is positionable over an eye of the user , The operating unit also includes an imaging device disposed within the housing and configured to generate an image that is presentable to the user on the display element. The display element may be a generally transparent prism configured to combine the user presentable image thereon with a user view through the display element.

The operating unit may further comprise an input device attached to the housing and configured to receive from the user an input associated with a function relating to information that is presentable on the display element. In one example, the housing of the operating unit may define an outer wall, and the input device may include touch-sensitive circuitry disposed within the housing adjacent the outer wall, the touch-sensitive circuitry configured to receive a touch input from the user through the outer wall. In such an example, the touch sensitive circuitry may be located behind a portion of the outer wall, and an outer surface of the outer wall may have a texture defined therein in an area that overlies the touch sensitive circuitry.

The indicator axis may be at an angle between about 80 ° and 110 ° with respect to the longitudinal axis. Further, in one example, the arm portion and the elbow portion discrete elements are rotatably attached to one another about an axis of rotation which is substantially parallel to the display axis, so that the display element is adjustable by turning the elbow portion with respect to the arm portion to and from the eyebrow region of the user's head. In such an example, the axis of rotation may be positionable to be aligned with the focal point of the user's eye. The display element may have a planar viewing surface, and the rotation of the display element around the focal point of the user's eye may be such that the planar viewing surface remains substantially perpendicular to a line extending therefrom to the focal point over a range of adjustment of the display element.

The arm portion of the housing may include a first rail member configured to be slidably mounted to a second rail member provided at one of the first and second temple portions of the tape. In such an example, the slidable engagement between the first and second rail members may be configured to facilitate adjustment of the display member to and from an eye of the user.

At least one electronic element may be located within an internal cavity of the tape. In one example, the at least one electronic element may be electrically connected to the imaging device of the operating unit.

Each of the first and second temple portions may define first and second ends, respectively, in accordance with an embodiment in which the band is of a flexible structure. According to this embodiment, the first and second ends may be movable toward and away from each other to provide a holding force of the first and second temple portions against the respective portions of the user's head. In one example, the band may include a flexible outer portion disposed about a stiffer and resiliently flexible structural member. In another example, the band may include an elastically flexible structural jacket that at least partially surrounds a resilient inner member. The resilient inner member may have an inner surface defining the portions of the band that are configured for contact with the user's face and the user's head. The structural jacket may be located on one side of the belt opposite the inner surface of the compliant element.

The portion of the face that the central portion is to touch may be a portion of the user's forehead toward the eyebrow. Alternatively, according to an embodiment in which the central portion of the band further comprises a nosepiece attached thereto, the portion of the user's face to be contacted by the central portion may be a portion of the nose of the user, and the nosepiece may make such contact.

The device may further include a camera with a lens. The camera may be mounted to the operating unit such that the lens of the camera is exposed on the housing within the elbow portion and is directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The operating unit may further include a button configured to receive an input from the user to instruct the device to capture an image using the camera. The button may be disposed on the housing such that it may be activated by the user by exerting a pinching motion on the housing, including contact with the button. Alternatively, the camera may be attached to the belt so that the lens of the camera is exposed thereon and directed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus may further include a plurality of cameras with respective lenses, the cameras being mounted on the belt in a row which extends over a length of the belt.

The apparatus may further include an audio output device attached to one of the temple portion of the band to contact a portion of one of the user's ears. The output may be further configured to provide an audio output of the device to the ear.

The band may further include a flexible support member connected between the first and second temple portions at the ends opposite the central portion. The flexible support member may define an interior cavity having conductive connections disposed thereon. The conductive connections may be configured to be connected to a battery and to supply power to the imaging device from the battery.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device having a band configured to be worn on the head of a user. The band has a central portion and first and second temple portions extending from opposite sides of the central portion to respective ends thereof. The central section is configured to contact a portion of a user's face, and the temple portions are configured to contact portions of the user's head near their respective ears. The band further includes an electronics housing attached to the end of the first temple portion and having a portion configured to extend around at least a portion of the respective ear of the user. The electronics housing contains an electronic element. The device further comprises an operating unit having a display element. The operating unit also includes a housing having an arm portion attached to the first temple portion of the band and defining a longitudinal axis. The housing also includes an elbow portion defining a display end of the housing and supporting the display element such that the display element extends along a display axis that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis and so that the display element is positionable over an eye of the user. The operating unit also includes an imaging device disposed within the housing and configured to generate an image that is presentable to the user on the display element. The image forming device is electrically connected to the electronic element of the tape. The operating unit may further comprise an input device fixed to the housing and connected to the at least one electronic element of the tape.

The electronic element may include conductive connections configured to be connected to a battery for supplying power to the imaging device from the battery. Additionally or alternatively, the electronic element may include electronic circuitry configured to perform a function associated with the device.

The operating unit may be disposed on a first side of the respective ear of the user so that its center of gravity is at a point on the first side of the ear, the electronics housing being configured to extend around at least a portion of the same ear of the user, and has a center of gravity at a point on a second side of the user's ear. The electronics housing may be further configured such that a total weight of the device when worn by the user is distributed to the portion of the user's face and the user's ear so that a greater portion of the total weight is on the ear.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device having a band configured to be worn on the head of a user. The band has a central portion and first and second temple portions extending from opposite sides of the central portion. The central portion is configured to contact a portion of a user's face, and the temple portions are configured to contact portions of the user's head near their respective ears. The device also has an operating unit with a display element and a housing. The housing has an arm portion which is secured to the band and defines a longitudinal axis and an outer wall. The housing also includes an elbow portion defining a display end of the housing and supporting the display element such that the display element extends along a display axis that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis and so that the display element is positionable over an eye of the user. Additionally or alternatively, the electronic element may include electronic circuitry configured to perform a function associated with the device. Imaging devices are disposed within the housing and configured to generate an image presentable to the user on the display element. Touch-sensitive circuitry is disposed within the housing adjacent the outer wall. The touch sensitive circuitry is configured to receive a touch input from the user through the exterior wall, the input being associated with a function related to information presentable on the display element.

Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a head-worn device. The apparatus includes a central support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame support, and a second side arm extending from a second end of the central support. The apparatus further includes an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element. The extension arm extends at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the central support and further from the first side arm to a display end which carries the display element in position on a second side of the central support. The extension arm has a joint configured for movement of the display element in at least one direction with a lateral component relative to the central support.

The central support may extend in an arc along a first plane, and that The hinge of the extension arm may be configured such that the movement includes rotation of the display element in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. In such an example, the rotation of the display element may also cause its displacement in the direction with at least one lateral component with respect to the central support.

The apparatus may further comprise a pair of spaced apart pads secured to the central support by respective, selectively deformable support arms. In other examples, the central carrier and the first and second side arms may be configured as a band extending between first and second ends disposed on the first and second side arms, respectively, with the first and second ends are removed from the central support and are arranged at a first distance from each other. In such an example, the band may be elastically deformable to selectively increase the first distance. In another example, the first side arm may be stiffer than the central support. This deformation of the strap to increase the first distance may rotate the extension arm in a first direction, and the hinge may be configured to permit movement having rotation of the display in a second direction opposite the first direction. In one example, the band may be configured for elastic deformation to increase the first distance by at least 40% at a maximum force of 1.2N. In another example, the band may be configured for elastic deformation to increase the first distance by about 50% at a maximum force of about 0.6N.

The band may have a mating inner portion and an elastic outer portion. The elastic outer portion may be a substantially uniform structure, and the mating inner portion may cover the elastic outer portion. Further, the end of the first side arm may be extended from the free end of the second side arm to form an asymmetrical U-shape. The end of the first side arm may be further enlarged from the end of the second side arm, which enlarged end receives at least one of a circuitry and a power source used by the display device. The asymmetrical U-shape may provide multiple points of contact for the user's head, and the enlarged end of the first side arm may provide a balance weight for the extension arm. The enlarged end may include a plurality of electrical contacts for connecting an external device to the at least one of the circuitry and a power source. The electrical contacts may substantially terminate with an outer surface of the enlarged end and be separated by a portion of the outer surface.

The hinge of the extension arm can pivotally connect the first and second portions of the extension arm. The first portion may be attached to the first side arm, and the second portion may include the display end. The device may further include a camera disposed on the second portion of the extension arm. The extension arm may have an inner surface that faces the second side arm, and the device may further include a button disposed on the inner surface to control a function of the device. The button may include an illuminable portion through which an indicator light associated with the function may be visible.

Another aspect of the disclosure relates to a device. The device has a central support with a nose piece attached thereto. The nose piece is configured to rest on a user's nose with the central portion carried over the user's eyebrow. The apparatus also includes a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame support and configured to contact a portion of the user's head proximate a first ear and a second side arm extending from a second end of the first central frame support and configured to contact a portion of the user's head near a second ear. The apparatus further includes an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element. The extension arm extends at least partially along one of the side arms and farther from the side arm to a display end which carries the display element so that it can be placed adjacent an eye of the user. The extension arm has a hinge to allow rotation of the display element in a direction toward or away from the user's eye within the user's line of sight. The hinge may be disposed within the extension arm such that rotation of the indicator further results in lateral displacement of the display.

The central carrier and the first and second side arms may be configured as a band extending between the first and second ends disposed on the first and second side arms, respectively, defining a U-shape. Such a band can by expanding the "U" shape elastically deformable to be worn on the user's head. The rotation of the display element may be configured to compensate for a change in position of the display element by extending the "U" shape.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a portable device assembly configured to be worn on the head of a user. The apparatus includes a module having an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element, a housing unit remote from the extension arm, and a connector extending between the housing unit and the extension arm. The assembly also includes a support member having a central support extending in an arc along a first plane, a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame support, and an attachment arm extending from a second end of the central support extends, up. The module is configured, by attaching the connecting member to the mounting arm, to define a second side arm extending from the second end of the central support such that the extension arm is at least partially along the second side arm on a first side of the central support and extends farther from the side arm to a display end which assists the display element in a position on a second side of the central carrier to be assembled with the holding member. The extension arm may have a hinge to allow rotation of the display element in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane.

The holding member may have a mating inner portion and an elastic outer portion. This resilient outer portion may be a substantially uniform structure defining an outer surface of the first side arm and extending from the second end of the central support to define the attachment arm. In one example, the support member may include a nose piece configured to rest on the nose of the user when the module and the support member are assembled. In such an example, the first side arm may be configured to contact a portion of the user's head proximate a first ear, the second side may be configured to contact a portion of the user's head proximate a second ear, and the display element may be positionable adjacent to an eye of the user. In another example, the support member may include a first lens and a second lens attached to the central support. These first and second lenses may be placed over respective eyes of the user and, if appropriate, the display member may be carried by the extension arm on one side of the lens opposite one of the user's eyes.

In another aspect, a head-worn device is provided. The apparatus includes a central frame carrier, a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame carrier, a second side arm extending from a second end of the central frame carrier, and an extension arm extending from one of the side arms in one direction projecting near the central frame support. The extension arm is configured to present information to the user via a display device. The apparatus further includes a nose bridge having a bridge and a pair of nose pads, the bridge being removably connected to the central frame carrier.

Preferably, the invention alternatively or additionally relates to an electronic device having a band configured to be worn on the head of a user. The band may include a central portion and first and second temple portions extending therefrom. The central portion may be configured to contact a portion of a user's face, and the temporal portions are configured to contact portions of the user's head near his ears. An operating unit with a display element may be attached to the first temple portion and has a housing with an arm defining a longitudinal axis. The housing may also include an elbow portion that defines a display end that supports the display element so that it extends along a display axis that is at an angle to the longitudinal axis and so that the display element is positionable over an eye of the user. Imaging devices may be disposed within the housing to create an image presentable on the display element.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

1 shows an example system for receiving, sending and displaying data,

2 shows an alternative view of the system 1 .

3A shows an example system for receiving, sending and displaying data,

3B shows an example system for receiving, sending and displaying data,

4 shows an example system for receiving, sending and displaying data,

5 shows a portable display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure,

6 shows the device 5 which is worn on the head of a user who 7A - 7C show the device 5 in example setting configurations,

the 8A and 8B are schematics, which aspects of the device from the 7A -C show,

9 shows an alternative embodiment of a portable display device according to another embodiment of the disclosure,

the 10A and 10B show a portable computing device according to another embodiment of the disclosure,

11 shows a front view of the device 10A .

12 shows the device 10A in a set configuration,

13 shows the device 10A in different hiring stages of a section of it,

14 shows the device 10A during different hiring stages of another section of it,

15 shows an exploded view of the device 10A according to a modular configuration thereof,

16 shows a section of the device 10A in another exploded view of it,

the 17A - 17D show an exploded view of an exemplary configuration of a nose bridge in the device 10A can be implemented

18 shows a portable display device according to another embodiment of the disclosure and

19 shows an exploded view of the device 9 ,

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described herein with reference to the figures of the drawings. 1 shows an example system 100 for receiving, sending and displaying data. The system 100 is shown in the form of a portable computing device. Although 1 a device attachable to the head 102 As an example of a portable computing device, additionally or alternatively, other types of portable computing devices could be used. As in 1 is shown, comprising the head attachable device 102 Frame elements, including lens frames 104 . 106 and a central frame support 108 , Lens elements 110 . 112 and extending side arms 114 . 116 , The central frame support 108 and the extending side arms 114 . 116 are configured for the head mountable device 102 to be fastened to the user's face via the nose or ears of the user.

Each of the frame elements 104 . 106 and 108 and the extending side arms 114 . 116 may be formed from a solid plastic and / or metal structure, or formed from a hollow structure of similar material to allow wires and component connections inwardly through the head attachable device 102 be guided. Other materials may be possible.

One or more of each of the lens elements 110 . 112 may be formed of any material that can properly display a projected image or graphic. Each of the lens elements 110 . 112 may also be sufficiently transparent to allow a user to peer through the lens element. Combining these two features of the lens elements may allow an augmented reality display or head-up display wherein the projected image or projected graphic is superimposed on a real-world view perceived by the user through the lens elements.

The extending side arms 114 . 116 may each be projections extending from the lens frame 104 respectively. 106 and can be positioned behind the ears of a user around the head attachable device 102 to attach to the user. The extending side arms 114 . 116 Further, the head attachable device 102 attach to the user by extending around the rear portion of the user's head. Additionally or alternatively, the system can 100 For example, be connected to or attached to a head attachable helmet structure. There are other options.

The system 100 can also be an on-board computer system 118 , a video camera 120 , a sensor 122 and a finger-operable touchpad 124 exhibit. The on-board computer system 118 is as shown on the extending side arm 114 the head attachable device 102 to arrange. The on-board computer system 118 However, it can also be applied to other parts of the head-mounted device 102 be provided or away from the head-mounted device 102 be arranged (the onboard computer system 118 For example, could be wired or wireless with the head attachable device 102 get connected). The on-board computer system 118 For example, it may include a processor and memory. The on-board computer system 118 Can be configured to receive data from the video camera 120 and the finger-accessible touchpad 124 to receive and analyze (and possibly from other sensor devices, user interfaces or both) and images for output by the lens elements 110 and 112 to create.

The video camera 120 is as shown on the extending side arm 114 the head attachable device 102 positioned the video camera 120 However, it can also be applied to other parts of the head-mounted device 102 to be provided. The video camera 120 can be configured to capture images at different resolutions or at different frame rates. Many video cameras with a small form factor, such as those used in cell phones or webcams, for example, can be seen in an example of the system 100 be recorded.

Although 1 a single video camera 120 Further, multiple video cameras may also be used, and each may be configured to capture the same or different views. For example, the video camera 120 point forward to capture at least a portion of the user-perceived view of the real world. This by the video camera 120 captured forward-looking image can. then used to create augmented reality where computer-generated images appear to interact with the user-perceived view of the real world.

The sensor 122 is on the extending side arm 116 the head attachable device 102 However, it can also be applied to other parts of the head-mounted device 102 to be ordered. The sensor 122 For example, it may include one or more of a gyroscope or an accelerometer. Other sensor devices may be within the sensor 122 may be included or additionally provided, or other sensor functions may be provided by the sensor 122 be executed.

The finger-operable touchpad 124 is on the extending side arm 114 the head attachable device 102 shown. The finger-operable touchpad 124 However, it can also be applied to other parts of the head-mounted device 102 be positioned. Also can be attached to the head attachable device 102 more than a finger-operable touchpad be present. The finger-operable touchpad 124 can be used by a user to enter commands. The finger-operable touchpad 124 For example, at least one of a position and a movement of a finger may be detected by capacitive detection, resistance detection, or a surface acoustic wave process, among others. The finger-operable touchpad 124 may be able to detect a finger movement parallel or planar to the pad surface, in the direction perpendicular to the pad surface or in both directions, and it may also be able to detect a pressure level exerted on the pad surface. The finger-operable touchpad 124 may be formed of one or more transparent or transparent insulating layers and one or more transparent or transparent conductive layers. The edges of the finger-operable touchpad 124 may be configured to have an elevated, notched or roughened surface 20 to give a user a tactile feedback when his fingers touch the edge or another area of the finger-operable touchpad 124 to reach. If there is more than one finger-operable touch pad, any finger-operable touch pad can be independently operated and provide another function.

2 shows an alternative view of the in 1 illustrated system 100 , As in 2 is shown, the lens elements 110 . 112 act as display elements. The attachable to the head device 102 can be a first projector 128 having, with an inner surface of the extending side arm 116 is coupled and configured to display 130 on an inner surface of the lens element 112 to project. Additionally or alternatively, a second projector 132 with an inner surface of the extending side arm 114 be paired and configured to a display 134 on an inner surface of the lens element 110 to project.

The lens elements 110 . 112 may act as a combiner in a light projection system and have a coating similar to that of the projectors 128 . 132 reflected light projected on them. In some embodiments, a reflective coating may not be used (e.g., when the projectors 128 . 132 scanning laser devices are).

In alternative embodiments, other types of display elements may be used. For example, the lens elements 110 . 112 itself comprise: a transparent or semi-transparent matrix display such as an electroluminescent display or a liquid crystal display, one or more waveguides for transmitting an image to the user's eyes or other optical elements capable of giving the user a focused near the eye To deliver picture. A corresponding display driver may be used to drive such a matrix display within the frame elements 104 . 106 be arranged. Alternatively or additionally, a laser or LED source and scanning system could be used to draw a raster display directly on the retina of one or more eyes of the user. There are other options.

3A shows an example system 200 for receiving, sending and displaying data. The system 200 is in the form of a portable computer device 202 shown. The portable computer device 202 may include frame members and side arms in the manner of those described with respect to FIGS 1 and 2 have been described. The portable computer device 202 In addition, an on-board computer system 204 and a video camera 206 in the way of those with respect to the 1 and 2 have been described. The video camera 206 is as shown on a frame of the portable computing device 202 attached, but it can also be attached to other positions.

As in 3A can be illustrated, the portable computer device 202 a single ad 208 have, which may be coupled to the device. The ad 208 may be on one of the lens elements of the portable computing device 202 , for example, with respect to the 1 and 2 described lens element, and may be configured to overlay computer generated graphics of the user view of the physical world. The ad 208 is as shown in the center of a lens of the portable computing device 202 provided, the ad 208 but can also be provided in other positions. The ad 208 is through the computer system 204 controllable, via an optical waveguide 210 with the ad 208 is coupled.

3B shows an example system 220 for receiving, sending and displaying data. The system 220 is in the form of a portable computer device 222 shown. The portable computer device 222 can have side arms 223 , a central frame girder 224 and a bridge section with a nose piece 225 exhibit. In the in 3B the example shown connects the central frame girder 224 the side arms 223 , The portable computer device 222 has lens elements containing lens elements. The portable computer device 222 Can additionally an onboard computer system 226 and a video camera 228 in the way of those with respect to the 1 and 2 have been described.

The portable computer device 222 can be a single lens element 230 have that with one of the side arms 223 or the central frame girder 224 can be coupled. The lens element 230 can be an ad in the way of referring to the 1 and 2 and configured to superimpose computer-generated graphics over the user view of the physical world. In one example, the single lens element 230 with the inside (ie, the side facing a portion of the user's head when worn by the user) of the extending side arm 223 be coupled. The single lens element 230 may be located in front of or in the vicinity of a user's eye when the portable computing device 222 is worn by a user. For example, the single lens element 230 under the central frame girder 224 be arranged as in 3B is shown.

4 shows a schematic drawing of an exemplary computer network infrastructure. In the system 300 communicates a device 310 using a communication connection 320 (For example, a wired or wireless connection) with a remote device 330 , The device 310 may be any type of device that can receive data and display information corresponding to or associated with the data. For example, the device 310 a heads-up display system in the way of referring to the 1 to 3B described on the head attachable device 102 . 200 or 220 be.

Accordingly, the device 310 a display system 312 have a processor 314 and an ad 316 includes. The ad 316 may be, for example, an optical transparency display, an optical prudence display or a video transparency display. The processor 314 can read data from the remote device 330 receive and the data for display on the display 316 configure. The processor 314 may be any type of processor, such as a microprocessor or digital signal processor.

The device 310 may also include an on-board data store in the manner of a processor 314 coupled memory 318 exhibit. The memory 318 can store software on, for example, through the processor 314 can be accessed and executed by it.

The remote device 330 may be any type of computing device or transmitter, including a laptop computer, a cell phone, a tablet computing device, etc., that is configured to provide data to the device 310 to send. The remote device 330 and the device 310 can contain hardware, such as processors, transmitters, receivers, antennas, etc., to the communication link 320 to enable.

In 4 is the communication connection 320 as a wireless connection, however, a wired connection may be used. For example, the communication connection 320 a wire-based serial bus such as a universal serial bus or a parallel bus. A wired connection can also be a proprietary connection. The communication connection 320 may also be a wireless connection, in which, inter alia, for example, a Bluetooth ^® wireless technology, as described in IEEE 802.11 communication protocols (including any IEEE 802.11 revisions), wireless technology (such as GSM, CDMA, UMTS, EVDO, WiMAX or LTE) or Zigbee ^® Technology is used. The remote device 330 may be accessible via the Internet and may include a computer cluster associated with a particular web service (eg, a social networking service, a photo sharing service, an address book service, etc.).

The 5 and 6 show an embodiment of a portable device, which the various above with reference to the 1 to 4 can implement discussed systems. 5 shows an embodiment of a device 410 which is wearable on the user's head (as in 6 shown). As will be described in more detail below, the device 410 a band 412 on that the desired seat of the device 410 at the user's head. The device 410 also has a boom 414 on, extending from a section of the tape 412 to a free end 416 thereof, which is a display element 454 having. The boom 414 is so on the tape 412 attached that display 454 of the jib 414 when the device 410 suitably carried by a user, can be placed adjacent to the user's eye to make an image displayed thereon viewable by the user. That way is the boom 414 as a unit of the device 410 configured, which is at least one operation of the device 410 That is, presenting a picture to the user. There may also be further operations by the boom 414 which also includes an input device in the form of a touch-based input 470 which is accessible to the user to receive a touch input from the user to provide a control function of the device arrangement 410 or a function of another electronic device associated with the device assembly 410 connected or in communication with it.

The ribbon 412 points as in 5 shown a uniform configuration, which generally has a central section 430 with arms 440A . 440B which extends from opposite sides of the central section 430 extend. 6 shows an example of a position in which the tape 412 Can be worn on the head of a user. As shown, the band can 412 be configured so that it sits on the head of a user that the central section 430 is arranged over a portion of the user's face. In particular shows 6 the central section 430 in contact with the eyebrow of the user, for example, extending along a portion of the eyebrow in contact therewith. In general, the user's face may be considered as any portion that is within the range that extends vertically from the user's chin to the top of the forehead and horizontally from ear to ear. According to the embodiment of the 5 and 6 may be the section of the eyebrow that connects the central section 430 depending on the size as well as the shape of the central portion 430 and the shape of the head of each user vary. According to one embodiment, the central section arrives 430 with a sufficient part of the eyebrow in contact to the position of the central section 430 to keep what depends on the seat on the head of the user, by other features of the tape 412 is reached. The ribbon 412 For example, at least in the region desired for such contact, it may be formed of or otherwise covered by a high friction material such as rubber. According to one embodiment, the central section 430 a curved shape to accommodate the generally rounded shape of a human forehead. The ribbon 412 may be formed of a flexible material to allow the central portion 430 bends in response to different individual eyebrow or head shapes.

The poor 440A . 440B may be configured to touch the user's head along the temples or around the ears of the user. The poor 440A . 440B have respective free ends 444 opposite to the central section 430 on. The free ends 444 can be arranged so that they are in the vicinity of an ear of a user when he the device arrangement 410 wearing. ear portions 446 can at the free ends 444 the poor 440A . 440B be attached or integrally formed therewith. As in 5 is shown, the ear sections 446 have a curved or curved shape, as shown in the figures, so that they bend behind a portion of the back of the user's ear. As with eyeglasses, the particular shape of the ear cuts 446 in many ways, including the extent to which they bend, the distance around the ear they extend over, and the degree of contact, if any, that is actually kept to the outside of the ear. The poor 440 can be constructed so that the ear sections 446 suitable with respect to the central section 430 be positioned to achieve a suitable seat for a user or a selection of different users. The shape of the arms 440 Accordingly, the size and shape of the central section 430 depend. For example, the arms can 440 from the central section 430 extend substantially rearwardly and substantially perpendicular thereto, and they may be substantially straight. According to other embodiments, the arms 440 inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards against the central section 430 and may also be curved in any direction (or in several directions) to achieve a desired fit or aesthetic quality.

As previously mentioned, ear areas 446 integral with the band arms 440 be formed, or they can be separate elements, with the arms 440 can be pre-assembled. Alternatively, a number of different ear areas 446 which are detachable at the ends according to the user's seat or preferences 444 the poor 440 can be provided. In such configurations, the ear areas 446 from other materials or combinations of materials than the rest of the band 412 be formed. According to a further embodiment, the ear areas 446 essentially in line with the arms 444 extend or extend inwardly rather than downwardly to a position where they are at an uppermost portion of the ear above the ear but are not hooked around the ear. According to such an embodiment, the ear areas 446 or the arms 440 be configured so that they exert pressure on the side of the user's head to the frame 412 at least partially holding the user's head using the friction created by the pressure.

The ribbon 412 may be formed of an elastically flexible material or an elastically flexible combination of materials. Such a construction can allow the arms, including their ends 444 , bend away from each other to accommodate heads of different sizes. Furthermore, the structure may be configured so that the tape 412 at a resting or unflexed position (for example, when not worn) is slightly smaller than necessary to account for the smallest size of a head (within a given range of head sizes), to which the band 412 should be worn. This can cause some degree of bending through the band 412 Require when it is worn, which causes the tape 412 due to its tendency to return to its rest position of lesser size, exerts a force on the user's head. This power can help the band 412 with the further holding by the ear areas 446 or without holding it to the user's head. As with the central section 430 can be at least a section of the arms 440 how the portions thereof which come into contact with the head of the user may be formed of rubber or other high friction material or otherwise coated therewith. The use of rubber or the like in these contact areas can also increase the comfort for the user by distributing the contact more evenly. Such a structure can reach at least three points of contact with the head of a user, thereby reducing the arrangement 410 a desired degree of stability can be given when worn. The ribbon 412 may further be configured to provide additional contact points, for example, two contact points within the central portion 430 or continuous contact along the user's head. These types of seats may also result from the particular shape of the user's head.

Suitable materials for the band 412 In order to achieve the above-described characteristics, various plastics which can be rubber-molded, rubber-molded or rubber-molded, such as thermoplastic elastomeric materials ("TPE") include are in. The desired contact areas or completely cover a harder plastic. In addition, rubber or TPE may be molded or attached over metal such as spring steel or the like. According to such an embodiment, a metal having a high flexural strength, such as spring steel, may be used to provide plastic (or permanent) deformation of the desired shape of the band 412 to prevent. Similarly, the ear areas 446 be formed of plastic or metal and be coated or covered at least partially with rubber or TPE elements in order to achieve increased friction or comfort.

In variations of the tape described above, the central portion 430 and the arms 440A and 440B each be separate elements that can be fastened together. According to one embodiment, the arms 440A . 440B through joints at the central section 430 be attached to enable the structure to be folded for storage or for transport. These joints may be spring loaded to therein, rather than in the central section 430 or in the arms 440A . 440B To allow bends.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the boom 414 a housing 452 up, that's different from the band 412 on an arm section 476 extends, which can be stretched long and away from the band 412 on to an elbow section 450 which displays the display 454 at an angle to the arm 476 carries (which as shown has an elongated shape, thereby defining a longitudinal axis). As shown in the figures, the display may 454 which is also elongated and generally defines a display axis with respect to the arm portion 476 extend at an angle which can range from about 80 ° to about 110 °. In one embodiment, the display is 454 in relation to the arm section 476 bent at about 90 °. The elbow section 450 may be curved, as shown in the figures, or it may have a bend formed by a sharp corner, or it may be configured so that the display 454 from the vicinity of the arm section 476 protrudes directly outward at a desired angle. According to one embodiment, that of the display 454 and the corresponding circuitry associated image source within the housing 452 in her elbow section 450 being held. The touch-based input can thus be within the arm section 476 be arranged that the arm section 476 when the ad 454 is positioned over the eye of a user, is disposed at a position extending over the user's temple adjacent to this eye.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the display is located 454 in the form of a substantially transparent prism configured to superimpose or combine with the user's view an image created by electronic display components located within the housing 452 are located. Such a prism may be structured to have a projected image on a receiving side 458 receives, and to make this image visible to a user by placing in a viewing page 460 the ad 454 looks. This can be done by displaying 454 is configured with a specific shape and / or specific material properties. According to the embodiment of 5 borders the receiving side 458 the ad 454 to the housing 452 at or within this, leaving the electronic components within the housing 452 may contain a video projector structured to bring the desired video image to the receiving side 458 of the prism 454 to project. Such projectors may include an image source such as LCD, CRT and OLED displays and, if necessary, a lens to image the image onto a suitable area of the prism 454 to focus. The ad 454 associated electronic components may also include control circuitry to cause the projector to generate the desired image based on a video signal received therefrom. Other types of displays and image sources have been discussed above and may also be used in the cantilever 414 be recorded. Furthermore, a display can be in the form of a video screen, which consists for example of a transparent substrate. In such an example, the imaging device may be circuitry for an LCD display, a CRT display, or the like located just behind the screen so that the overall display is not transparent. The housing of the cantilever may be behind the display and the image forming device to accommodate the image forming device in such an embodiment.

The reception area 458 the ad 454 can be perpendicular to the viewing area 460 of the prism 454 so that a transparent prism can be used to combine the projected image with the view of the environment surrounding the wearer of the device. This allows the user to view both the environment and the prism 454 to look at projected image. The prism 454 and the display electronics may be configured to present an opaque or semitransparent image or combinations thereof to achieve various desired image combinations.

The boom 414 is so on the tape 412 attached that the ad 450 is suitably placed at a distance from the user's eye. As in the embodiment of 5 is shown, is the arm portion 476 configured to be placed over a temple of the user's head when worn. In such a position is the arm portion 476 adjacent to a corresponding arm 440A or 440B of the band 412 arranged. Accordingly, the boom 414 at a location between the arm portion 476 of the jib 414 and a corresponding arm 440A or 440B of the band 412 on the tape 412 be attached. In one example, the arm portion 476 at the attachment point along a longitudinal axis of the arm portion 476 that are tangent to a section of the arm 440A or 440B is, on the tape 412 be attached and extend away from it. The arm section 476 can accordingly from the tape 412 diverge when the tape 412 curving inwards to the user's eyebrow along the central section 430 to touch, with the arm section 476 further along the longitudinal axis. This may be given the angle in which the elbow section 450 the ad 454 in relation to the arm 476 of the housing 452 positioned, allow the display 454 at least approximately suitable on the side of the arm 440A or 440B on which the boom 414 is placed over the user's eye.

The boom 414 can be done using any of a number of different structures on the tape 412 be attached. According to one embodiment. can the boom 414 at a point of convergence therebetween integral with the tape 412 be educated. In a similar example, a portion of the housing 452 of the jib 414 (For example, its inner portion, which when worn adjacent to the head of the user is arranged) integral with the tape 412 be educated. In such an example, the remaining portions of the housing 452 then assembled using screws, snap fit structures or press fit structures, adhesive, ultrasonic welding or the like. According to other embodiments, the boom 414 using screws or other fasteners or snap-fit or press-fit structures located at inter-engaging portions thereof on the band 412 to be appropriate. Other structures (in the way of those in the 28 and 19 are shown) are possible, which a certain degree of adjustment between the boom 414 and the band 412 enable. For example, a slip joint may be used to attach the boom 414 on the tape 412 to install. Such sliding connection may be in the form of a dovetail or similar connection within an element serving as a track or guide and another element engaging the track or guide. Rotary joints are also possible and can be implemented using the previously discussed screw or snap fit structures. Other attachment structures will be discussed below with respect to further embodiments of the present disclosure.

It should also be noted that although the embodiment of FIG 5 a boom 414 shows, so on the tape 412 is mounted so that it is placed over the left eye of a user when wearing, other similar embodiments are possible in which a mirror image of the boom 414 on an opposite side of the band 412 can be attached to order it over the right eye of the user can. Depending on the application of the device arrangement 410 or individual user preferences, it may be desirable to use the cantilever 414 to arrange on a certain side of the user's head. For example, a right-handed person may prefer that the boom 414 located on the right side of her head to facilitate with touch-based input 470 to be able to interact. In another example, a person may prefer that the ad 454 for easier interaction with items on the display 454 presented over a dominant eye, or that it is above a non-dominant eye, to make it easier for its focus to be shifted from elements on the display 454 be presented when engaging in other activities.

As in the 5 and 6 is shown, the boom 414 so on the tape 412 attached or otherwise adapted to be in a position as worn on the head of a user below the band 412 located. This configuration may be due to the relative positions that are responsible for the display 454 and the central section 430 of the band 412 are desirable, be advantageous. In particular, it may be when the central section 430 in a position above the eyebrow of the user, be desired that the display 454 vertically below the central section 430 is located so that it is at least in a portion of the user's line of sight. Accordingly, this positioning is achieved according to an embodiment in that the boom 414 so on the tape 412 it is appropriate for him, with the exception of interacting attachment elements of the band 412 or the jib 414 , vertically below the band 412 located. Other arrangements are possible, such as in which the boom 414 overlapping the tape 412 attached, being at the point of attachment outside the band 412 is arranged. In such an arrangement, the boom 414 As needed, angled down to the display 454 suitable to position in relation to the user's eye. This arrangement can also be used to make an arrangement 410 to provide that can be "flipped" so that they are above either eye with the ad 454 can be worn, with the boom 414 Suited to it, regardless of the orientation of the tape 412 at the user's head, below the tape 412 to arrange.

As previously mentioned, the cantilever 414 in terms of the band 412 be made adjustable, allowing the user the tape 412 can wear in a comfortable position on the head and then make adjustments to the display 454 in a desired or suitably functional position. For example, the user may want the ad 454 directly in the line of sight (both vertical and horizontal), or the display 454 above, below or outside its line of sight. This positioning may vary depending on how the user uses the device 410 used, with improvised settings useful for some applications. In other embodiments, this adjustment may be within the boom 414 yourself, with a firm attachment between the boom 414 and the band 412 while still allowing similar settings.

According to the embodiment of 5 is the case 452 in a display housing 475 and an arm housing 476 divided. As shown, the display housing defines 475 the elbow section 450 , and the ad 454 is mounted on it. The arm housing 476 essentially defines the arm portion of the boom 414 and may be the touch-based input 470 which may be a discrete element or an operable surface 474 of the housing 452 may be as described above. According to an embodiment, the display section 475 and the arm section 476 of the housing 452 covered with a compliant outer layer (not shown). This outer layer may for example be formed of a rubber material and cover each joint or joint between the two housing sections to the boom 414 to give a clean and even look. A rotary connection between the display section 475 and the arm section 476 can be used and formed from a separate element in the manner of a pin or by integrally formed features such as a pin and a dowel hole which can snap into one another. In addition, a faucet wire or a ball joint between the display section 475 and the arm section 476 be attached to allow adjustment along additional axes. These joints or connections can also be covered by a flexible outer layer.

According to this embodiment, the display housing 475 rotatable on the arm housing 476 be attached. The boom 414 can then through any of the structures discussed here on the tape 412 be attached. The rotation of the display housing 475 may be an additional or alternative form of adjusting the position of the ad 454 implement with respect to the user's eye. As in 7B is shown, the display housing 475 in relation to the arm housing 476 to be turned upwards. Furthermore, the display housing 475 , as in 7C is shown with respect to the arm housing 476 to be turned down. According to one embodiment, the fulcrum 484 between the display housing 475 and the arm housing 476 be arranged near the focal point of the user's eye. This may be done approximately on the basis of predetermined non-adjustable attachment structures on bands of various sizes, as discussed above, or this may be done by forward and backward adjustable attachment structures such as those described above and also hereafter with reference to FIGS 18 and 19 be described.

As in the 8A and 8B It can be shown in certain structures of the display 454 how the display may be advantageous to certain display configurations (including the use of some prism types) 454 to orient so that the viewing area 460 perpendicular to a line from the image location within the display 454 is the focus of the user's eye. By allowing the display case 475 and accordingly the display 454 in relation to the arm housing 476 is rotated, the ad can 454 at an optimum angle for viewing by users with different face structures and different preferences for the horizontal or vertical position of the display 454 or the band 412 be positioned. 8A shows the ad 554 at a location above the horizontal center 492 of the eye 490 the user. The ad 454 gets around the axis 484 that extends laterally toward the user's face (into the page 8A in and out of this), pivoted or otherwise rotated, leaving the surface 460 perpendicular to a line 494 is that is between the area 460 and the focal point 496 of the eye 490 of the user. It should be noted that in 8A illustrated diagram is just one example and that different users may have different places of focus of their eye. 8B shows the vertical near the horizontal center 492 the user's eye is positioned 454 The display is accordingly rotated for optimal viewing by the user, as previously described.

As previously discussed, is in the boom 414 desirably also an input device in the form of a touch-based input 470 added. The touch-based input 470 For example, a device may be a touchpad or trackpad type configured to detect at least one of a position and a movement of a finger through, among other things, capacitive sensing, resistive sensing, or a surface acoustic wave process. The touch-based input 470 may also be capable of detecting a finger movement parallel or planar to a surface thereof, perpendicular to the surface or in both directions, and may also be able to detect the level of applied pressure. The touch-based input 470 may be configured to comprise an outer layer of one or more insulating or dielectric layers, layers that may be opaque, translucent or transparent, and an inner layer of one or more conductive layers that may be opaque, transparent or translucent, having.

According to one embodiment, the outer layer of the touch-based input 470 a section of an outer wall 453 of the housing 452 be. This allows a seamless or even recording of the touch-based input 470 in the case 452 to be provided. The housing may have an internal cavity for receiving the inner layer of the touch-based input 470 and any associated electrical structures such as control circuitry. The outer layer of touch-based input 470 can the entire wall 453 or a selected operable area 472 in the form of one or more contact surfaces 470 such as the size, shape and position of the inner layer of the touch-based input 470 is prescribed. If a portion of the housing is the outer layer of the touch-based input 470 The housing can be used 452 be formed of a dielectric material such as plastic. According to an alternative embodiment, the touch-based input may be a discrete element located in an opening in the housing 452 attached, their own from the wall 453 separate dielectric outer layer around the operable area within a window or opening through the wall 453 similar to a touchpad on a laptop computer.

According to the illustrated embodiment, the touch-based input is 470 on the arm section 476 positions and defines a vertical plane that lies over a section of the page of the user's head. Accordingly, the touch-based input 470 a user of the arrangement 410 not be visible when worn. To help the user, usable areas 472 touch-based input 470 to identify the housing 476 be formed so that it has a texture that is given by a raised, buried or roughened surface to give a user a tactile feedback when the user's finger, the touch surface 472 touched. Such a texture can affect the limits of the usable range 472 define, over the operable area 472 be consistent or along the horizontal and vertical length of the operable area 472 vary to give the user feedback regarding the location of the operable area 472 to give touching fingers.

The touch-based input 470 can also have additional usable areas 472 on the wall 453 or other parts of the case 452 , For example, on its upper surface or its bottom surface, have. This can be achieved, for example, by placing capacitive sensor layers below the selected housing surfaces. According to other embodiments, additional touch-based inputs may be at different locations on the boom 413 on the elbow section, for example 450 , to be provided. Each of the touch-based inputs 470 can be operated independently and provide different functions. In addition, the housing can 452 additional input structures in the manner of a key 474 have, thereby providing additional functionality for the boom 414 including implementing a lock or sleep feature or placing a user in place, the power supply to the boom 414 to switch between switch-on and switch-off states.

The touch-based input 470 or another type of input can be used to provide a control function by the boom 414 is performed, for example, by an on-board CPU or a CPU attached to or within an associated portable structure, or by a remote device such as a smartphone or a laptop computer. According to one embodiment, information, that relate to the control function, by the user on the display 454 to be viewed as. In one example, the control function is the selection of a menu item. In such an example, on the display 454 a menu will be presented with a list of options. The user may move a cursor or by a predetermined movement of a finger along the touch-based input 470 Scroll through highlighted options and confirm the selection by another movement indicating the selection's acceptance by the display. Examples of menu item choices may include, but are not limited to, whether to answer or reject an incoming call on a remotely connected smartphone, or to scroll or zoom in on a card displayed on the display.

Additional input structures may be in the boom 414 be included. These can be a camera 426 and a sensor 428 include, as in 5 is shown. The camera can be used to capture an image or record a video as desired by the user. The camera may also be used by the device to obtain an image of the user's environment view for use in implementing augmented reality functionality. The sensor 428 For example, it may be a light sensor that is connected to the camera by firmware or software 426 can be used. As in 5 is shown, the camera and the sensor in a housing 452 that is within the elbow section 450 is arranged and in a direction substantially perpendicular to the viewing surface 460 the ad 454 has. In such an arrangement, the camera 426 arranged so that it points in a direction along the line of sight of the user, and the sensor 428 is arranged so that it has light within the view of the camera 426 detected. Other places for the camera 426 and the sensor 428 are also possible. In one example, a camera may or may have multiple cameras in the band 412 be positioned. Such an arrangement may include a single camera located near the central portion 430 is positioned as at a position configured to be between the eyes of the user when the device 410 will be carried. In another arrangement, a camera may be so on the tape 412 be arranged that each camera is aligned with respect to a respective eye of the user when the device 410 will be carried. In another arrangement, a series of cameras may be spaced along a section of tape at regular intervals 412 , for example via the central section 430 be arranged. In such an arrangement, sensors 428 between the cameras 426 be arranged. Similarly, sensors in the band 412 be placed near any cameras positioned therein at other locations discussed.

According to one embodiment, the key 474 configured to receive input from the user to the device 410 to direct an image using the camera 426 or one of several cameras of the device 410 capture. According to one embodiment, it may be the control circuitry or the software within the device 410 allow the user to select one or more cameras to capture an image before using the button 474 an input is received to actually capture the image using the selected camera. The key 474 can along the top surface 467 of the housing 452 on the boom 414 be positioned. This positioning may allow the user to the housing 452 for example, using the top surface 467 the user's forefinger in a pinching motion on the button 474 suppressed. This action may be similar to the movement used to activate a shutter in a conventional camera (eg, an automatic camera or an SLR camera), or it may resemble a movement used by persons to simulate such movement , which reduces the use of the button 474 for taking a picture with the camera 474 made more intuitive for a user. In addition, the positioning of the button 474 , which is to be pressed in the above-described pinching movement, to a more stable activation of the key 474 lead, with the user's thumb the boom 414 supports when the button 474 is pressed. This stability can be further increased by pressing the button 474 is configured with a low activation pressure so that the force applied to it is low enough to allow the boom 414 during image capture is not moved.

As mentioned above, the housing may 452 an electronic circuit arrangement in the nature of the circuit for the touch-based input 470 contain. In addition, the housing can 452 a control circuitry for the display 454 , the camera 426 or the sensor 428 associated image source or one or more boards including a processor for controlling the display 454 , the touch-based input 470 or to perform other functions on the boom 414 exhibit. The housing 452 may further comprise a power source such as a battery for powering the other circuitry. In addition, the housing can 452 a memory, a microprocessor or communication devices in the nature of a mobile phone, a short-range wireless circuitry (for example, Bluetooth) or a WiFi circuitry for connection to a remote device. Additionally, any such circuitry may be incorporated into the tape 412 be recorded, for example, in at least one of the ear areas 446 , z. In an inner cavity thereof. As in 7 is shown, the ear area 446 configured to be placed behind or over the user's ear when worn. The ear area 446 may also be configured to contact a portion of the user's head to help determine the position of the device assembly 410 to secure. The ear area 446 can be configured to accept one or more batteries of different shapes, such as AAA, AA or 9 volt batteries. The battery can also be a rechargeable battery, eg. A lithium-ion battery or a nickel-cadmium battery, and may be user-removable or permanent or semi-permanent. The ear area 446 may also include a port (not shown) for connecting the device assembly 410 can be used with a power source to recharge a battery without removing it, or around the device 410 to communicate with a remote device as described above, or to update or install software or firmware stored in the memory of the device 410 is included.

The ear area 446 can be configured and positioned to a balance weight for that of the boom 414 provide. The boom 414 is positioned in front of the user's ear, which can cause part of his weight to be carried over the user's eyebrow. By adding weight behind the user's ear (or by shifting weight behind the user's ear) in the shape of the ear area 446 The ear becomes a strong point around the weight of the jib 414 against that of the ear area 446 is balanced. This allows removal of a portion of the weight bearing on the eyebrow of the user resulting in a more comfortable and possibly safer fit with the possibility of the central section sliding down 430 is reduced at the eyebrow of the user. The components within the ear area 446 , such as a battery or various control circuitry, may be arranged to provide a desired weight distribution for the device assembly 410 contribute. For example, heavier components, such as a battery, can be attached to the boom on the arm 440A be arranged towards or away from this to adjust the weight distribution. According to one embodiment, a majority of the weight may be carried by the user's ear, but part of the weight may still be carried by the eyebrow to make the device feel secure and around the central portion 430 in a desired position on the eyebrow to hold a desired position for viewing 454 observed. In one embodiment, between 55% and 90% of the weight of the device assembly 410 worn by the user's ear.

In a commercial environment, a number of different devices may be similar to the device 410 be made available, which respective bands 412 configured to fit different ranges of head sizes such as "small", "medium" and "tall". Similarly, variations for a boom position on the left eye and a boom position on the right eye within the various sizes may also be provided. There are also other embodiments possible in which various booms and bands are interchangeable and can be sold individually. Further variations of devices may be provided with straps that provide different styles of sitting (eg, with or without or with different ear shapes or colors) or colors.

In the present example is a single boom 414 shown, which is different from the band 412 extends. Alternatively, two arms could be accommodated, one on each arm 440A and 440B of the band 412 is attached and corresponds to each eye of the user. As a further alternative could be a single ad 454 can be used with a prism or other structure that is configured to extend over both eyes of the user to display an image visible to both eyes.

9 shows an alternative embodiment of the device 510 , where the tape 512 one at the central section 530 of it attached nose bridge 520 has to provide support for the central section 530 to provide on the nose of a wearer instead of on the eyebrow of the wearer. According to the illustrated embodiment, the nose bridge 520 a pair of bridge arms 522 up, extending from the central section 530 extend. In the view of the embodiment of the device arrangement 510 , in the 11 is shown, bridge arms extend 522 in the downward direction from the central section 530 , As in other figures, the orientation of the in 9 illustrated device arrangement 510 in general, the orientation of the device 510 while wearing through a user when the user's head is in a neutral, upright position. The description of the bridge arms 522 extending from the central section 530 extend in such frame of reference and serve the purposes of the present description. The discussion of other relative references also serves similar purposes and is not intended to limit the present disclosure in any way, unless expressly stated otherwise.

The bridge arms 522 can be attached to respective upholstery 524 which can be arranged so that they rest on parts of the nose of the wearer. The upholstery 524 can be made of a material that is softer than the arms for the sake of comfort 522 is. In addition, the material from which the upholstery 524 are made to be flexible, or have a texture that prevents slippage along the surface of the nose of the wearer. The bridge arms 522 may be flexible to further provide a comfortable fit and / or a comfortable grip on the user's nose. Furthermore, the bridge arms 522 be deformable by bending and repositionable, so that the position of the upholstery 524 can be changed to best suit the user. This can be a movement closer together or farther apart or back and forth with respect to the central section 530 Include, reducing the height of the central section 530 and hence the position of the boom 514 and his ad 554 can be adjusted in relation to the user's eye. Further, the adjustment of the display and other structures thereof, as well as the structures that are used to the boom 514 on the tape 512 be similar to those in the embodiments described above. According to other embodiments, structures similar to arms and pads may be integral with the central portion 530 be formed and structured so that, compared to the illustrated embodiment, larger or smaller areas of the nose bridge 520 touch the nose of the user. A device 510 This type may allow weight distribution configurations (as described above with reference to FIGS 5 to 7C discussed), where more weight can be distributed to the front of the user's ear. In one example, in such a configuration, up to about 60% of the weight of the device 510 via a contact with the nose bridge 520 be worn by the nose of the wearer.

The 10A . 10B and 11 show an example system 600 for receiving, sending and displaying data in accordance with aspects of the disclosure. The system 600 is a portable computing device and includes many of the same components included in the configurations described above. In the 10A illustrated device 610 is configured to be worn on the user's head. As will be described in more detail below, the device 610 a band 612 on which a desired seat of the device 610 at the user's head. The device 610 also has an extension arm 614 (which, in accordance with the terminology used elsewhere in the disclosure, may also be referred to as a "cantilever") extending from a portion of the tape 612 to a display end 616 it extends, which is a display element 654 having. The extension arm 614 is configured so that when the device 610 is worn by a user on the extension arm 614 attached advertisement 654 can be placed adjacent to the user's eye, within the line of sight of at least that user's eye, to make a displayed image viewable by the user. In this way, the extension arm 614 configured to perform at least one operation of the device 610 execute, namely to present a picture to the user. Additional surgery can also be done by the extension arm 614 which also includes an input device in the form of a touch-based input 670 which is accessible to the user to provide a touch input gesture for performing a control function of the device arrangement 610 or a function of another electronic device associated with the device assembly 610 connected or in communication with it.

As in 10A is shown, the tape has 612 a central section 630 with side arms 640A . 640B on, extending from opposite sides of the central section 630 extend. The central section 630 has a nose piece 620 configured to rest on the nose of a wearer, the central portion 630 a central support for the side arms 640A . 640B which may extend uniformly or at least appear to extend uniformly therefrom with a transitional area between the central portion 630 and the side arms 640A . 640B located with a bend or curvature. The nose bridge 620 can be a pair of bridge arms 622 which are similar to those described above with reference to FIG 9 described bridge arms 520 from the central section 630 extend. On the bridge arms 622 can each upholstery 624 which can be arranged to rest on parts of the user's nose.

Furthermore, the adjustment of the display and other structures thereof, as well as the structures, which used to be the extension arm 614 on the tape 612 be similar to those in the embodiments described above. According to other embodiments, structures similar to arms and pads may be integral with the central portion 630 be formed and structured so that, compared to the illustrated embodiment, larger or smaller areas of the nose bridge 620 touch the nose of the user. Accordingly, the device 610 worn on the head of a user, so that the nose piece 620 can rest on the user's nose, with the side arms 640A . 640B extend over respective temples and over the adjacent ears of the user. The device 610 For example, by adjusting bridge arms 622 or other settings discussed below, so that the display element 654 is arranged in the view of one of the user's eyes suitable. In one position, the device can 610 be placed on the user's head, the bridge arms 622 be set to the display 654 in a location within the field of view of the user, but so that the user must aim his eyes up to see the image entirely on the display.

The side arms 640A . 640B may be configured to contact the user's head along respective temples or in the area of respective ears of the user. The side arms 640A . 640B have respective free ends 644 opposite the central section 630 on. The free ends 644 can be positioned so that they are near the ear of a user when the device 610 will be carried. As in the 10A . 10B and 14 is shown, the central section 630 and the side arms 640A . 640B generally have a "U" shape. In this example, the U-shape is asymmetric. The asymmetry is partly due to the different configurations of the free ends 644A . 644B the side arms 640A . 640B due. As you can see, the free end 644A be increased to a circuit arrangement and / or a power supply (for example, a removable or rechargeable battery) for the system 600 take. The configurations of the two free ends can be exchanged, leaving the free end 644B a circuit arrangement and / or a power supply device receives.

The enlarged free end 644A can be configured and arranged to have a balance weight for that of the extension arm 614 provides. The extension arm 614 is placed in front of the user's eye, which may result in some of his weight being carried over the user's eyebrow. By adding weight behind the user's ear (or by shifting weight behind the user's ear) in the form of an ear area 646 The ear becomes a support point around the weight of the extension arm 614 against that of the ear area 646 is balanced. This allows a portion of the weight bearing on the nose of the user to be removed, resulting in a more comfortable and possibly safer fit, with the possibility of the nose piece 620 slipping down on the user's nose is reduced. The components within the enlarged free end 644A such as a battery or various control circuitry, may be arranged to provide a desired weight distribution for the device 610 contribute. For example, heavier components, such as a battery, can become extension arms 614 on the side arm 640A be arranged towards or away from this to adjust the weight distribution. In one embodiment, a majority of the weight may be carried by the user's ear, however, a portion of the weight may still be carried by the nose to cause the device to feel secure and around the central portion 630 in a desired position above the eyebrow to hold a desired position for viewing 654 observed. In one embodiment, between 55% and 90% of the weight of the device assembly 610 worn by the user's ear.

The ribbon 612 may be configured to elastically deform over a sufficient range and amount of force to provide a secure fit to the heads of users of various sizes. In one example, this is the band 612 Configured to fit comfortably and safely to at least about 90% of adult heads. To achieve this, the band can 612 , as in 14 is shown to be structured to deform elastically (or extensibly), so that the distance 696 between the free ends 644A and 644B under a force from an initial or un-bent distance 696 ₁ by at least 40% and up to about 50% at a diffracted distance 696 ₂ can increase. In other examples, the distance 696 ₁ increase by more than 50%. The original distance 696 ₁ between the free ends 644A and 644B can be set up so that it respects the smallest head size with which the band 612 is to be worn, too small, so the distance 696 at least something (for example, by about 5%) increases, so that bending the free ends 644A and 644B away from each other while wearing even users having small head sizes, some pressure is exerted on the sides of the user's head.

In addition, the band 612 For example, by being configured with a sufficient spring coefficient, it can be structured so that in a case where the band 612 is stretched so that it fits a user with a relatively high head size, by the tape 612 pressure applied to the sides of the user's head is not too great to cause pain when worn or around the device 610 hard to put on or take off. Different materials with certain properties can be used in different forms to the tape 612 to give the desired bending properties. In one example, the band 612 as described above, have an expansion spring coefficient between about 0.005 and 0.02 N / mm or, in another example, about 1/100 N / mm. For example, given a given spring coefficient, a band may become 612 as described above, by a force between about 0.3 N and 1.2 N from an initial distance 696 ₁ from about 156 mm to about 216 mm. In another example, this expansion may occur under a force of about 0.6N.

The ribbon 612 can be configured to have a docile inner section 638 and an elastic outer portion 648 having. The inner section 638 can be any sections of the tape 612 which are to touch the head of the user. According to the illustrated specific embodiment, the inner portion 638 the entire inner surface 639 of the band 412 Define to make sure that the compliant material of the inner section, regardless of the area of the band 612 , along which contact is made with the user's head, is in contact with the user's head. The inner section 638 can be made of any material that can provide a degree of mobility to the comfort of the seat of the tape 612 at the user's head while still retaining its general shape. Acceptable materials include various foams, such as foam rubber, neoprene, natural or synthetic leather, and various fabrics. According to one embodiment, the inner portion 630 made of an injection molded or cast TPE. The inner section 630 may also be made of various types of nylon, including, for example, Grilamid TR90. The ductility of the material of the inner section 630 can be measured by the hardness of the material. In one example, the inner portion 638 be made of a TPE with a hardness between 30 and 70. The inner section 638 may also be provided with a hollow passage or a channel which is in relation to the inner surface 639 is trained. Such a passage or channel may be used to any extension arm 614 to route associated wiring. For example, as discussed above, a battery may be in an enlarged free end 644A of the band 612 which are associated with the internal components of the extension arm 614 can be connected to supply this power. This connection can be made by wires passing through a channel or a hollow passage through the inner section 638 are headed.

The outer section 648 of the band 612 may be made of an elastically flexible material, such as metal or plastic. In general, the nature of such material should be such that the outer portion 648 the desired shape for the band 612 can maintain while allowing flexibility, so that the tape 612 can expand to fit a user's head while exerting a pleasant pressure to hold the tape 612 to support the user's head. The outer section 648 can be elastically deformable up to a sufficiently high threshold, at which the shape of the band 612 not simply deformed permanently by wearing by a user with a big head. Acceptable materials for the outer section 648 include metals such as aluminum, nickel, titanium (including grade 5 titanium), various steels (including spring steel, stainless steel or the like) or alloys comprising these and other metals. The thickness of the outer section 648 can be adjusted, depending on the material used, to give the desired flexibility properties. In one example, the desired fit and flexibility characteristics for the band 612 as discussed above, using grade 5 titanium with a thickness between about 0.8 mm and 1.8 mm for the outer portion 648 be achieved.

The inner section 638 may have such a profile that it at least partially fits into a channel passing through the outer portion 648 is trained. In one example, the inner portion 638 be sized to fit within a channel defined by a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional profile of the outer section 648 is formed. Such a channel may be configured to include any wiring of the tape 612 or one in the inner section 639 trained to close partially open channel for holding such a wiring.

As in 10A is shown, the side arm 640A have an arcuate or curved portion so as to extend along a portion of the rear of the ear of the ear User turns. As with eyeglasses, the particular shape of such flexing can vary in many ways, such as the size of the bend, the distance around the ear over which it extends, and the amount of touch, if any, that actually occurs with the eyelet Outside of the ear is maintained. The bend 646 in the sidearm 640A can transition into a continuous shape, in the enlarged free end 644A is formed, and configured so that the enlarged free end 644A can be placed in contact with a portion of the user's head behind the adjacent ear. The bend 646 may also be elastically deformable, so that different sizes and shapes of the head can be accommodated by such a seat. In such an embodiment, the enlarged free end 644A integral with the inner section 638 be formed and within a section of it that extends beyond the outer section 648 extends out, having an inner support. This inner support may include an inner electronics housing, which may include batteries or electronic circuitry, that of the device 610 assigned. The inner support may also include elastic elements, such as spring elements (not shown), to allow the strap to become attached 612 bends and a holding pressure is exerted on the head of the wearer. These spring elements may also be elastically deformable to adjust the position of the enlarged free end 644A by the user. Armaturdrahtstücke can be used to provide these properties. Each inner vehicle within the enlarged free end 644A can be in the area of the inner section 638 extend that within the outer section 648 to provide additional support.

The extension arm 614 has a first section 676 on, who is at a first section 676 which can be shaped so that it also along a piece of tape, for example, along the side arm 640A , extends from the band 612 extends downwards. The first paragraph 676 is further shaped so that it is different from the tape 612 on to an elbow section 650 that extends through a joint 656 with the first section 676 connected is. The elbow section 650 carries the ad 654 at an angle to the arm 676 by turning the elbow section 650 around the joint 656 can be adjusted. In the in 10A example shown, the first section 676 of the extension arm 614 be slightly curved so that it extends along a similarly curved section of the sidearm 640A extends. This curvature can continue on the extension arm because of the band 612 curves inward while the sidearm 640A in the central section 630 passes. The extension arm 614 can be vertically below the band 612 be arranged so that the tape 612 can stay out of sight of the user while viewing 654 is visible to the user.

Although the device 610 can be configured so that the appearance that the tape 612 and the extension arm 614 are separate units, the extension arm 614 also as part of at least a section of the tape 612 be educated. For example, in a belt arrangement described above, in which the band 612 an inner section 638 and an outer section 648 comprising a portion of the extension arm housing 652 integral with the inner section 638 be trained as in 15 is shown. In such an example, internal components of the extension arm may become 614 such as a printed circuit board, a logic board or the like, as well as an associated portion of the housing 652 , in the inner section 638 extend.

In another example, the housing 652 of the extension arm 614 with a housing unit within the enlarged free end 644A be connected, for example, by an inner element. For example, the inner member may be connected between them using fasteners, adhesive, or integral molding. The housing 652 That is, the inner housing unit and the joint may then be coated with another material, such as TPE or the like, to achieve a substantially uniform appearance and the visible portions of the inner portion 638 of the band 612 to build. Visible features such as dividing lines, relief lines or the like may take the form of such a unit 632 to obtain, if desired, the appearance of separate elements.

In an embodiment where the band 612 along a portion integral with the substantially rigid extension arm 614 is formed or otherwise associated with it, the band 612 although it is designed to be flexible where it is on the extension arm 614 is attached, stiffened. In the illustrated example, this may be along a portion of the side arm 640A happen. In such an example, it may be desirable to tape 612 to form its generally described bend mainly within the central portion 630 or in the transitional areas between the central section 630 and the side arms 640A . 640B happens.

Such a configuration can be achieved in a number of ways. For example the sidearm 640A through the connection with the rigid extension arm 614 stiffer. In such an embodiment, it may be desirable to also have the side arm 640B To make stiff, so that the side arms 640A and 640B Feel more similar along the user's head. This can be done by mounting structural elements such as a rigid wire piece or the like inside the inner portion 638 happen. Furthermore, the outer section 648 be structured so that the side arms 640A and 640B be made stiffer. For example, the outer section 648 a U-shaped cross-sectional profile with walls 680 that relate to the outer wall 658 extend inward. The walls 680 can along the side arms 640A and 640B be present and either in the central section 630 lack or extend to a lesser extent inward to the central section 630 less stiff. Furthermore, the band can 612 including the outer section 648 , as in 11 is shown, narrow, so that the outer wall 659 to the middle of the central section 630 is narrower. In addition, the material thickness of the outer section 648 along parts of the central section 630 of the band 612 lower to make the central section more flexible.

The ad 654 , which is elongated and generally defines a display axis, may be relative to the first section 676 extend at an angle by turning the elbow portion 650 in relation to the first section 676 around the joint 656 within a range, for example, from about 100 ° to about 125 can be set. Although the shape of the first section 676 in the figures, as being curved in the direction in which such an angle is measured, such measurement may also be with respect to a line tangent to any part of the first section, for example, along the end thereof to the hinge 656 be made. In another example, the setting angle of the display 654 within a range of about 20 ° or within a range of 16 ° or less, the center position of this range being between about 195 ° and 115 ° with respect to the first portion 676 of the extension arm 614 is arranged. The joint 656 so will in the extension arm 614 arranged to rotate along a substantially vertical axis when worn by a user. In other words, according to the illustrated embodiment, the band 612 formed in a U-shape, which generally defines a plane. Such a plane can be considered as an approximation, with any curvatures in the band 612 admitted to be vertical with respect to the rest of the band 612 are offset. The joint 656 can be configured so that the elbow section 650 can rotate along another substantially parallel plane or along the same plane.

As in the 12 and 13 is shown, this setting can be used to display 654 position so that an image presented thereon can be easily accessed by a wearer of the device 610 can be considered. As shown, the rotation of the elbow portion 650 around the axis 692 cause the area 660 closer to the eye 690 of the user or further away. This may allow the user to view the ad 654 for a comfortable viewing of an image presented thereon and the display 654 at a distance such that, for example, it does not touch the user's eyebrows or eyelashes. Furthermore, in some forms of display 654 and in certain applications, be desired to allow the user to adjust the lateral position of the display 654 adjust so that the inner edge 662 the area 660 outside the pupil 691 is positioned when the user's eye is in a neutral (or forward looking) position.

As in 13 is shown, the display can 654 ' when the device 610 is carried, are arranged so that they at least partially over an outer edge (by a line 694 indicated) of the pupil 691 extends beyond the wearer. The joint 656 it may allow the user the elbow section 650 to turn, so that the display 654 while being away from the eye 690 moving outward, even by a distance 698 moved along a lateral direction component, so that the edge 662 moved to a position outside the pupil of the user when the eye 690 of the user in the 13 represented neutral position.

In addition, the adjustment between the elbow section 650 and the first section 676 the movement of the first section 676 in relation to the central section 630 or the nose piece 620 by bending the tape 612 with which the first section 676 connected, compensate. As in 14 is shown, the side arms can 640A and 640B when the tape is 612 bends, leaving the gap 696 between the free ends 644A and 644B increases, rotate and respect their positions when the tape 612 not bent, move. This accordingly causes the same rotation and displacement of the first section 676 of the extension arm 614 , This movement causes, depending on the shape of the extension arm 614 , a corresponding rotation and displacement of the elbow portion 650 and the ad 654 , In the illustrated Example becomes the display 654 to the center 630 _{1 of} the band 612 towards the inside and away from the user's eye. There are also other configurations of the band 612 and / or the extension arm 614 possible, where the ad is closer to the central section 630 and thus moved closer to the user's eye.

The rotation and displacement of the display 654 by bending the tape 612 can cause the ad to be 654 moved into an adverse position, such as too close to the user's eye or in a position where the edge 662 with the pupil 690 is aligned or positioned within the user, as discussed above. In these cases, the elbow section 650 around the joint 656 be rotated to counteract the movement caused by the bending of the tape 612 and the display 654 move to a more favorable position.

The joint 656 between the first section 676 and the elbow section 650 can have an inner hinge with sufficient friction to hold a position in the elbow portion 650 in relation to the first section 676 is arranged. The first paragraph 676 and the elbow section 650 can be configured to give a uniform appearance as shown in the figures. The first paragraph 676 and the elbow section 650 can also be configured to be independent of the position of the joint 656 , the appearance of a constant curvature of the outer surface 675 of the extension arm 614 results. Furthermore, as in 16 is shown, a joint surface 664A of the first section 676 a leading edge 666 with an outer surface 653 define. The articular surface 664A Can be configured to the outer surface 675 to cut, leaving the leading edge 666 gives the appearance of a smooth curve having a vertex portion which the elbow portion 650 more overlapping than at the outer edges of it. Such a configuration may provide a more pleasing and uniform appearance than in a case where the articular surface would be a simple rotational surface which would be a more corrugated section with the exemplary composite curved outer surface 675 of the extension arm 614 would form. The articular surface 664B As shown, it passes from a surface that runs along two axes adjacent to the surface 653 convex is, in an area over, which is convex along one axis and straight along another. The articular surface 664A can be a negative image of the articular surface 664B be, giving the desired appearance of the leading edge 666 can be relieved.

Other structures may also be used to make the lateral shift adjustment to allow the edge 662 outside the pupil 691 a user is positioned. For example, the ad 654 using a sliding arrangement, which may allow the desired lateral displacement thereof, at the first section 676 of the extension arm 614 be attached. This can be achieved by the second section 650 of the extension arm 614 using a splint or other slip joint with the first section 676 is connected. An additional sliding or telescoping feature may be used to facilitate movement of the display 654 to provide to the user's eye or away from it to relieve the eye. According to another embodiment, the extension arm 614 a uniform structure without the joint 656 be and rotatable on the tape 612 be attached to a rotation in a plane similar to that of the rotation of the in 13 illustrated second section 650 to enable. This rotation would accordingly also be a lateral component for the desired lateral adjustment of the display 654 and the edge 662 exhibit. In addition, the setting in the device 610 implemented display in one embodiment with three housing sections, which are fixed by joints, which allow rotation between elements along mutually perpendicular planes, with the vertical adjustment of the above with respect to the 5 to 7C be combined described embodiment.

According to one embodiment, that of the display 654 associated image source and its corresponding circuitry within the elbow portion 650 being held. The circuit arrangement for a touch-based input 670 can be within the first section 676 be arranged so that the first section 676 when the ad 654 is positioned over the eye of a user, located at a position extending over the user's temple adjacent to this eye.

In addition, the housing can 652 further input structures in the manner of a key 684 (in 10B shown), whereby an additional functionality for the extension arm 614 including implementing a lock or sleep feature or placing a user in-place, provides power to the device 610 switch between on and off states. The key 684 may further comprise below the surface of an LED light, the status of the device, for example, whether they on or off or sleeping or awake. The button can be configured so that the light is visible when it is turned on, but the light source can not be seen when the light is off.

The enlarged free end 644A can also have one or more connection contacts 682 which can be used to the device 610 to a power source for recharging a battery without removing it. Furthermore, the device 610 a connection port 680 which can be used to the device 610 to connect to an external device in the manner of a smartphone or a computer. The port 680 can be a standardized port, such as USB, Fire-wire ^TM , Thunderbolt ^TM , or a specialized port 680 be. The port 680 It can also be configured to use a power source for charging a battery within the device 610 to be connected.

As discussed above, according to one embodiment of the device 610 , in the 15 is shown, the extension arm 614 in a unit 632 with a section of the inner section 638 of the band 612 wherein the enlarged free end 644A of the side arm 640A is included. According to such an embodiment, a removable tape 612 ₁ the rest of the inner section 638 ₁ and the entire outer section 648 ₁ have. If the tape 612 ₁ with the module 632 is composed, the resulting structure may be substantially the same as described above with respect to 10A to 14 was discussed. Furthermore, an additional band 612 ₂ , which, similar to the tape 612 ₁ , an inner section 638 ₂ and an outer section 6482 having. The ribbon 612 ₂ , however, may be constructed to have a pair of sockets formed integrally therewith 631 ₂ , the respective lenses of a pair of lenses 618 ₂ record. The lenses 618 ₂ may be in the form of sunglass lenses, prescription eyeglass lenses, prescription sunglass lenses, or the like. The lenses 618 ₂ can be between parts of the outer section 648 ₂ and the inner section 638 ₂ within the versions 631 _{2 are} bordered. Furthermore, the inner section 638 _{2 of} the band 612 _{2 be} removable to allow the lenses 618 ₂ with the tape 612 _{2 are} exchanged. The inner section 638 ₂ may also be a nosepiece integrally formed therewith 620 ₂ have. According to this embodiment, the band 612 ₁ and the band 612 _{2 may} be interchangeable by a user and by a snap fit arrangement or the like on the module 632 be attached. The module 632 may include a mechanism or other means to identify it, for example, when a band having sunglass lenses 612 ₂ is composed to settings of the module 632 how the brightness of the display 654 to adjust.

The 17A -D show the nose pad and the nose bridge 620 in more detail. The exploded view 17A shows that every nasal pillow 624 a lead 625 which may be in an opening 627 of the arm 622 can fit. Although it is shown that two separate arms 622 the nose bridge 620 with a central jetty 621 are connected, the arms can 622 alternatively directly with each other and with the bridge 621 be connected. In another alternative, there may be an arm portion that is generally U-shaped, for example, with the ends being the openings 627 exhibit and the middle with the bridge 621 connected is. Regardless of the specific configuration of the nose bridge, in one example it is detachable with the central portion 630 of the band 612 connected.

As in 17A is shown, the bridge can 621 through a connecting section 631 be included in the band section. The connecting section 631 may be part of a compliant inner portion or an elastic outer portion of the central portion 630 be. The jetty 621 Can be detachable in various ways on the connecting section 631 be attached. In one example, the bridge acts 621 as a leaf spring. In this case, the user can view the ends of the bridge 621 push it inwards as it takes them into recordings of the connection section 631 pushes. The removal from the connection section 631 can be done by placing a central section of the bridge 621 from the connection section 631 is pulled away to release the ends of the recordings. In another example, the bridge 621 by screws or other fastening means on the connecting portion 631 be attached. And in further examples, the bridge 621 permanently on the connecting section 631 of the band 612 attached or integrally formed therewith. According to an alternative, the bridge can 621 by a laser to the connecting section 631 be welded. In another alternative, the bridge can 621 and the connecting section 631 molded or otherwise prepared as a unitary component.

In the in the 18 and 19 illustrated embodiment, the device 710 a band 712 on that, similar to that with respect to the 10A to 17 described embodiment, a mating inner portion 738 and an elastic outer portion 748 having. This arrangement is also in the exploded view 19 illustrated. The inner section 738 can be any sections of the tape 712 which are to touch the head of the user. According to the illustrated specific embodiment, the inner portion 738 the entire inner surface 739 of the band 712 Define to make sure that the compliant material of the inner section, regardless of the area of the band 512 , along which contact is made with the user's head, is in contact with the user's head.

As in 19 is shown, the inner section 738 have such a profile that it at least partially into one through the outer portion 748 formed channel 749 fits. In the illustrated example, the inner portion 738 be sized so that it runs along a relatively narrow section of it opposite the inner surface 739 in the channel 749 fits. The inner section 738 can then be inside over the outer section 748 extend out and along such a section that the inner surface 739 may be wider. The channel 749 can be configured so that it can also be any wiring of the tape 712 or one in the inner section 739 trained to close partially open channel for holding such a wiring.

Furthermore, according to the in the 18 and 19 illustrated embodiment ear areas 746 integral with the inner section 738 be trained and stretch over the ends 744 of the outer section 748 extend beyond. According to these embodiments, the inner portion 738 within the sections, which ear areas 746 form, have an inner support. This inner support may include electronics housings, which batteries or other of the device 710 may include associated electronic circuitry. The inner support may also include elastic elements, such as spring elements (not shown), to allow the strap to become attached 712 bends and a holding pressure is exerted on the head of the wearer. These spring elements can also be plastically deformable in order to adjust the ear areas 746 by the user. Armaturdrahtstücke can be used to provide these properties. Each inner wearer within the ear areas 746 can be in the area of the inner section 738 extend that within the outer section 548 to provide additional support.

According to the in 18 illustrated embodiment has the attachment feature 732 of the band 712 a rail 736 on, stretching along a piece of the arm 740A extends. The attachment between the boom 714 (which may be referred to as an extension arm in other sections of the disclosure) and the band 712 Can be configured to have a setting between the relative positions of the tape 712 and the jib 714 is possible. The boom 714 has a mounting feature 762 with a screw 766 on, whose shank into the rail 736 fits, with the head of the screw 766 along the body of the attachment feature 732 extends to the outside. In such an arrangement, the boom 714 using the screw 766 at the attachment feature 732 be attached so that the boom 714 by moving the screw 766 within the rail 736 in terms of the band 712 can be moved forward and backward. This adjustment can provide various forms of "eye relief", for example, by compensating for different eye positions, such as for users with deep-seated eyes or eyes that are relatively close to the eyebrow. Additionally, it may be due to the forward and rearward adjustability of the attachment 732 provided eye relief allow the display 754 at a distance from the eyelashes of users, including those having relatively long eyelashes. The screw 766 can then in the housing 752 tightened to the position of the boom 714 in terms of the band 712 to secure. The housing 752 Can be configured to a certain rotation of the boom 714 with respect to the attachment section 732 allow, so the rotational position of the boom 714 also by tightening the screw 766 in the case 752 can be fixed in it. This attachment may also include a spring (not shown) or the like between the housing 752 and the attachment feature 732 is arranged so that this boom 714 it is continued. This may allow the lateral position of the boom 714 and thus the ad 754 by tightening the screw 766 , which makes the case 752 closer to the attachment feature 732 being pulled is set. In both arrangements, the boom 714 be such that he is from the band 712 can be removed by the screw 766 is released until it is out of the case 752 has been removed. In other embodiments, the screw 766 have a stop or similar structure at the end that is within the housing 752 is located, leaving the screw 766 can not be removed and the boom 714 hence not from the tape 712 can be removed. The rail 736 may include conductive features in the nature of exposed wire segments or traces embedded therein, which may be aligned with other conductive features attached to the housing 752 of the jib 714 be arranged to connect between electronic elements in the band 712 and the electronic components (including the image source or the touch-based input 770 ) in the boom 714 to enable. In other embodiments, an external wire (not shown) may be out of the tape 712 extend and into an outlet (not shown) on the boom 714 be plugged in order to achieve a desired electrical connection between them. The ribbon 712 may include additional wires passing through at least a portion thereof to further connect those components that may be remote from one another.

Claims (23)

A head-worn device comprising: a central support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame support, a second side arm extending from a second end of the central support, an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element, the extension arm extending at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the central support and farther from the first side arm to a display end which positions the display element in a position supported on a second side of the central support, the extension arm having a hinge configured for movement of the display element in at least one direction with a lateral component relative to the central support. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: the central support extends in an arc along a first plane, the hinge of the extension arm is configured such that the movement comprises rotation of the display element in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane, and the rotation of the indicator also effects its displacement in the direction having at least one lateral component with respect to the central support. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a pair of spaced pads secured to the central support by respective selectively deformable support arms. The device of claim 3, wherein each of the support arms is ergonomically adjustable to change a relative position of the display to an eye of the user. The device of claim 1, wherein the central carrier and the first and second side arms are configured as a band extending between the first and second ends disposed on the first and second side arms, respectively and the second end are remote from the central support and spaced from each other at a first distance, and wherein the band is elastically deformable to selectively increase the first distance. The device of claim 5, wherein the first side arm is stiffer than the central support. Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, wherein a deformation of the strap to increase the first distance rotates the extension arm in a first direction and wherein the hinge is configured to allow movement which causes rotation of the display in a second direction opposite to the first direction having. The device of claim 5, 6 or 7, wherein the band is configured for elastic deformation to increase the first distance by a maximum force of 1.2 N by at least 40%. The device of claim 5, 6 or 7, wherein the band is configured for elastic deformation to increase the first distance by about 50% under a maximum force of about 0.6N. Apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 9, wherein the end of the first side arm is elongated relative to the end of the second side arm to form an asymmetrical U-shape. The device of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge rotatably connects the first and second portions of the extension arm, the first portion being attached to the first side arm and the second portion having the display end. The device of claim 11, further comprising a camera disposed on the second portion of the extension arm. An apparatus comprising: a central support having a nosepiece attached thereto, the nosepiece being configured to rest on the nose of a user, the central portion being supported over the user's eyebrow, a first side arm extending from extends to a first end of the central frame support and is configured to contact a portion of the user's head proximate a first ear thereof; a second side arm extending from a second end of the central frame carrier and configured to contact a portion of the user's head proximate a second ear thereof; an extension arm configured to provide information to the user via a display element presenting, wherein the extension arm extends at least partially along one of the side arms and extends from the side arm to a display end, which carries the display element so that it can be arranged adjacent to an eye of the user, wherein the extension arm has a hinge to a Rotation of the display element within the user's line of sight to the user's eye or away from the user's eye continued to allow. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the hinge is disposed within the extension arm such that rotation of the indicator further results in lateral displacement of the display. The apparatus of claim 13 or 14, wherein the central carrier and the first and second side arms are configured as a band extending between the first and second ends disposed on the first and second side arms, respectively, and having a U-shape. Define shape, wherein the band is elastically deformable by extending the "U" shape to be worn on the head of a user can. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein rotation of the display element is configured to compensate for a change in the position of the display element due to the extension of the "U" shape. The device of claim 1, wherein the hinge of the extension arm is a first hinge, and wherein the extension arm has a second hinge configured to further adjust the indicator to an eyebrow region of the user's head. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension arm includes a first rail member configured to be slidably attached to a second rail member provided on one of the first and second side arms of the belt, and wherein the slidable attachment is between the first and second rail members are configured to enable adjustment of the display member to and from an eye of the user. A head-worn device comprising: a central support extending in generally lateral directions, a first side arm extending from a first end of the central frame support, a second side arm extending from a second end of the central carrier, and an extension arm configured to present information to the user via a display element, the extension arm extending at least partially along the first side arm on a first side of the central support and farther from the first side arm to a display end which positions the display element in a position supported on a second side of the central support, the extension arm having a hinge configured to adjust the display element to and from an eyebrow region of the user's head. The device of claim 19, wherein the hinge defines an axis of rotation that is positionable to align with the focal point of the user's eye to rotate the display element about the focal point of the user's eye. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the display element has a flat viewing surface, and wherein the rotation of the display element around the focal point of the user's eye is such that the planar viewing surface remains substantially perpendicular to a line across a range of adjustment of the display element, extending therefrom to the focal point extends. The apparatus of claim 19 or 20, wherein the extension arm has a first rail member configured to be slidably attached to a second rail member provided on one of the first and second side arms of the belt, and wherein the slidable attachment is between the first and second rail members are configured to enable adjustment of the display member to and from an eye of the user. The apparatus of claim 19, 20 and 21, wherein the hinge of the extension arm is a first hinge, and wherein the extension arm has a second hinge configured for movement of the indicator in at least one direction with a lateral component relative to the central support.

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