JP7265856B2 - eyewear - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to eyewear.

It is conventionally known to add detachable functional parts to eyewear. For example, there is a technique of detachably adding earphones to eyewear temples (see Patent Documents 1 and 2), and a technique of detachably adding a light source device that emits light to a bridge (see Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-545287 JP-A-3-68299 Utility model registration No. 3171527

However, with conventional eyewear, it is possible to add a dedicated function to a predetermined eyewear, but since there is no concept of adding multiple functions to the eyewear in the first place, the user can appropriately select the desired function. and could not be added freely.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide eyewear capable of adding user-desired functions by appropriately combining modules arbitrarily selected by the user from a module group including a plurality of modules. .

An eyewear according to one aspect of the present invention includes a front, a pair of temples connected to both ends of the front, and a pair of temple ends extending from the pair of temples, each temple having a plurality of temples. Each end has a first mounting structure capable of commonly mounting an arbitrary module of a first module group including modules, and each end commonly mounts an arbitrary module of a second module group including a plurality of modules. a second mounting structure that can be mounted on the

According to the present invention, a user-desired function can be added to eyewear by appropriately combining modules arbitrarily selected by the user from a module group including a plurality of modules.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows an example from the front of the eyewear which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example from the back of the eyewear which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a first module group according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a second module group according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing an example of hardware constitutions of an information processor concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of functional composition of an information processing device concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the application example of each module which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of functions that can be implemented according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the application example of each module which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments described below are merely examples, and are not intended to exclude various modifications and application of techniques not explicitly described below. In other words, the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, in the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. The drawings are schematic and do not necessarily correspond to actual dimensions, proportions, and the like. Even between the drawings, there are cases where portions with different dimensional relationships and ratios are included.

[First embodiment]
<Eyewear>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of eyewear 100 according to the first embodiment from the front. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the eyewear 100 according to the first embodiment from behind. Eyewear 100 includes lenses 110 and frames 120 . Frame 120 itself is also an example of eyewear.

Frame 120 supports a pair of lenses 110 . The frame 120 includes a rim 122, a glabella (e.g., bridge) 124, an end piece 126, a hinge 128, a temple 130, a temple end 132, a pair of nose pads 140, a first electrode 152, and a second electrode. 154, a third electrode 156, and an electric wire (not shown). Front 118 includes rim 122 , bridge 124 , end pieces 126 and hinges 128 at the front of eyewear 100 .

A first mechanism (module) 250 attachable to the bridge 124 includes three electrodes (first electrode 152 to third electrode 156: electrooculography sensor), a six-axis sensor, and a nose pad 140 . Depending on the type of eyewear 100, there may be no frame bridge portion due to the use of a single lens. In this case, the glabellar portion of the single lens is defined as the glabellar portion. The first mechanism 250 may include only the nose pad 140 without electrodes or the 6-axis sensor.

A pair of nose pads 140 includes a right nose pad 142 and a left nose pad 144 . The rim 122, the end pieces 126, the hinges 128, the temples 130, and the end pieces 132 are provided in a left and right pair.

Rim 122 holds lens 110 . An end piece 126 is provided on the outside of the rim 122 and rotatably retains the temple 130 with hinges 128 . The temple 130 presses the upper portion of the user's ear and clamps this portion. A modern 132 is provided at the tip of the temple 130 . The modern 132 contacts the top of the user's ear. In addition, the temple 130 and the temple 130 may be integrated.

The first electrode 152 and the second electrode 154 are provided on the surface of each of the pair of nose pads 140 and detect electro-oculography. For example, the first electrode 152 is provided on the right nose pad 142 and the second electrode 154 is provided on the left nose pad 144 .

The first electrode 152 detects the electro-oculogram of the user's right eye. The second electrode 154 detects the electro-oculogram of the user's left eye. In this way, the electrodes for detecting the electrooculography are provided on the surface of the nose pad which inevitably comes into contact with the user's skin. This can reduce the burden on the user's skin, compared to the case where two pairs of electrodes are brought into contact with the user's eyes.

The third electrode 156 is provided on the surface of the bridge 124, contacts the user's skin, and detects electrooculography of both eyes. A ground electrode (not shown) is assumed to be provided on the surface of the modern 132 . If the eyewear 100 does not have a modern 132 , the ground electrode may be provided beyond the temple 130 . In the first embodiment, the potentials detected by the first electrode 152, the second electrode 154, and the third electrode 156 may be based on the potential detected by the ground electrode.

The external device 200 is an information processing device having a communication function. For example, the external device 200 is a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone and a smart phone owned by the user. The external device 200 executes processing based on the electro-oculography signal and acceleration data received from the first mechanism 250 . For example, the external device 200 detects a blink or eye movement from the received electro-oculography signal.

Also, the left temple 130 has a first mounting structure 162L, and the right temple 130 has a first mounting structure 162R. Similarly, the left modern 132 has a second mounting structure 164L and the right modern 132 has a second mounting structure 164R. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the left and right first mounting structures 162R and L, the term "first mounting structure 162" is used, and when there is no need to distinguish between the left and right second mounting structures 164R, L, the term "second mounting structure" is used. It is denoted as structure 164 . The first mounting structure 162 may be provided on at least one temple 130 , or the second mounting structure 164 may be provided on at least one modern 132 .

The first mounting structure 162 can commonly mount any module in the first module group including a plurality of modules. The second mounting structure 164 can commonly mount any module in the second module group including a plurality of modules. Note that the attached module is removable.

The first mounting structure 162 and the second mounting structure 164 may be any structure as long as any module can be mounted and removed. For example, when each mounting structure and an arbitrary module satisfy a specific relationship (positional relationship), each mounting structure may fix the movement of an arbitrary module. As a specific example, each mounting structure may be a sliding structure in which a rail is provided and an arbitrary module may be slid to be mounted on each mounting structure, or a fitting structure in which a shaft is fitted into a hole to be mounted. , a locking structure, a structure in which a screw hole is provided and screwed, or a mounting structure in which adhesiveness such as Velcro (registered trademark) is used for attachment may be used.

An arbitrary module is selected by a user or the like from among a module group of a plurality of modules. Examples of modules include cameras, microphones, electrodes for acquiring electrooculography, input modules with functions such as acceleration sensors (hereinafter also referred to as "input modules"), speakers, light emitting devices, and retinal projection. An output system module (hereinafter also referred to as an “output module”) having a function such as a device is exemplified. In addition to modules with different functions, the module group includes modules with the same function but different designs, sizes, shapes, and the like. The module group also includes a module having a weight for balancing the left and right weights of the eyewear 100, regardless of whether the eyewear 100 has a function or not.

Also, the modules included in the first module group have a common third mounting structure attached to the first mounting structure 162 . For example, in the case of a mounting structure using unevenness, the first mounting structure 162 has a concave structure and the third mounting structure has a convex structure. At this time, the module having the third mounting structure is mounted to the temple having the first mounting structure 162 by fitting the protrusion into the recess.

Also, the modules included in the second module group have a common fourth mounting structure attached to the second mounting structure 164 . For example, in the case of a mounting structure using screws, the second mounting structure 164 and the fourth mounting structure have common screw holes. At this time, by screwing the second mounting structure 164 and the fourth mounting structure into a common screw hole formed by superimposing them, the module having the fourth mounting structure can be replaced with the modern having the second mounting structure 164 . can be attached to

This allows the user to select any module from the first module group and attach or detach it from the temple 130, or select any module from the second module group and attach it to the modern 132. It can be attached or removed.

Also, the first mounting structure 162 and the second mounting structure 164 may have the same structure. As a result, the mounting structure of the modules included in the first module group and the second module group becomes a common structure, and the production cost can be reduced. Also, the user can select any module from one module group, and attach one or a plurality of modules to desired positions of the left and right temples 130 and modern ends 132 .

Also, the first module group may include an input module for inputting data, and the second module group may include an output module for outputting data. For example, the first module group includes an input module having functions such as a camera, a microphone, an electrode for acquiring electrooculography, and an acceleration sensor, and the second module group includes an output module having a speaker (earphone) function. including.

Accordingly, by dividing the module group into the input module and the output module, the input module such as a camera or a microphone can be attached to the temple 130 near the eyes or mouth without the user being aware of it. A speaker (earphone) output module can be attached to the modern 132 near the .

Also, the first module group may further include an output module such as a retinal projection device or a light emitting device (eg, an LED indicator).

As a result, when there is an output module to be perceived by the eyes, such as a retinal projection device or a light emitting device, by including the output module in the first module group to be attached to the temple 130, the modern 132 can be prevented from being attached to

Also, the input module may transmit input data based on the input data to the communicably connected output module, and the output module may output output data based on the input data. For example, the input module and the output module may have wireless communication interfaces so that they can communicate with each other. Also, inside the temple 130 and the end piece 132, the first mounting structure 162 and the second mounting structure 4 may be connected by wire so that they can communicate with each other using the communication interface of each module.

This allows the user to use only the eyewear 100 to which one or more functions are attached.

Also, the input module transmits input data based on the input data to another information processing device communicatively connected, and the output module outputs output data based on the data received from the other information processing device. You may For example, if the other information processing device is an information processing terminal owned by a user wearing eyewear, it can process data using the processing capability of the information processing terminal.

As a result, the input data can be processed by an information processing apparatus having a high processing capability, so it is possible to realize advanced functions as will be described later with reference to FIG.

The eyewear 100 has a fifth attachment structure capable of commonly attaching a first mechanism including an input module and a pair of nose pads 140 and a second mechanism including a pair of nose pads to the bridge 124 of the front 118. You may The input module includes, for example, three electrodes, and can acquire electro-oculography signals. An acceleration sensor may also be added to this input module.

At this time, the electro-oculography signal can be acquired near the bridge 124, that is, in an area close to the eye, and the electro-oculography signal can be stably measured. Moreover, the acceleration sensor can measure the movement of the face at the approximate center position of the face, and can stably measure the acceleration data.

<First module group>
Next, examples of modules included in the first module group will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first module group according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A shows an example of a module that includes a retinal projection device 304. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the module 300R has a third mounting structure 302 and has a retinal projection device 304. In the example shown in FIG.

The third mounting structure 302 is attached to the first mounting structure 162R. The retinal projection device 304 includes a micro-projector, and weak laser light from this micro-projector is once converged at the center of the pupil and projected directly onto the retina. As a result, the user is less likely to be affected by the state of the crystalline lens, which is a lens, so that the user can see the image projected from the ultra-compact projector without being affected by visual acuity or focus position.

FIG. 3B shows a module having a camera and a microphone according to the first embodiment. Module 310L shown in FIG. 3B includes camera 312 and microphone 314 . The module 310L also has a third mounting structure 316 . It should be noted that the module 310L may be provided with separate modules for the camera and the microphone.

The third mounting structure 316 is attached to the first mounting structure 162L of the temple 130 . The camera 312, for example, takes an image of the scenery from the sight line position of the eyewear wearer 100 and outputs image data. A microphone 314 inputs sound and outputs sound data.

<Second module group>
Next, examples of modules included in the second module group will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the second module group according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4A shows an example of a module 400R including a speaker (earphone) 402. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, module 400R has fourth mounting structure 404 and speaker 402 .

A fourth mounting structure 404 is attached to the second mounting structure 164R. The speaker 402 outputs sound based on the acquired sound data. The speaker 402 has an amplifier function, and may adjust the volume and output. Accordingly, by attaching the speaker 402 to the second attachment structure of the modern 132 close to the ear, it is possible to output sound that is easy to hear.

FIG. 4B shows a module having the light emitting device according to the first embodiment. A module 410L shown in FIG. 4B has a fourth mounting structure 414 and an LED light 412 and serves as an LED indicator.

The fourth mounting structure 414 is attached to the first mounting structure 162L of the temple 130 . The LED light 412 emits light when it is in a predetermined state, for example. As a result, surrounding users can grasp what kind of state the wearer of the eyewear 100 is in. Also, the module 410L may be attached to the inner side (face side) of the temple near the front 118 to emit a signal indicating the state of the wearer of the eyewear 100 toward the wearer. Each module, including the modules described above, may be prepared in a left mounting type (symbol L) and a right mounting type (symbol R).

Also, each module may have a wireless communication function and a battery. Alternatively, the module may be configured to supply power to the battery, in which case the module is provided with a terminal for power supply. Also, each module may communicate with each other using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or a MESH network.

<Hardware of external device (information processing device)>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 200 according to the first embodiment. The information processing apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 5 includes a processor 502 , a memory 504 , a storage 506 , an input/output interface (input/output I/F) 508 and a communication interface (communication I/F) 510 . Each component of the hardware of the information processing device 200 is interconnected via a bus B, for example.

Processor 502 executes functions and/or methods implemented by code or instructions contained in programs stored in storage 506 . The processor 502 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), GPU, microprocessor, processor core, multiprocessor, ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), Includes FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and the like.

Memory 504 temporarily stores programs loaded from storage 506 and provides a work area for processor 502 . The memory 504 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 502 is executing the program. The memory 504 includes, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The storage 506 stores programs and the like executed by the processor 502 . The storage 506 includes, for example, HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), SSDs (Solid State Drives), flash memories, and the like.

The input/output I/F 508 includes an input device for inputting various operations to the information processing device 200 and an output device for outputting processing results processed by the information processing device 200 .

Communication I/F 510 transmits and receives various data via a network. The communication may be performed by wire or wirelessly, and any communication protocol may be used as long as mutual communication can be performed. Communication I/F 510 has a function of executing communication with each module of eyewear 100 via a network. Communication I/F 510 transmits various data to eyewear 100 according to instructions from processor 502 .

The program of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the first embodiment may be provided in a state stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The storage medium can store the program in a "non-temporary tangible medium". Programs include, for example, software programs and computer programs.

At least part of the processing in the information processing device 200 may be realized by cloud computing configured by one or more computers. At least part of the processing in the information processing device 200 may be configured to be performed by another information processing device. In this case, at least part of the processing of each functional unit realized by the processor 502 may be performed by another information processing apparatus.

<Functional configuration>
Next, the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 200 according to the first embodiment will be described in order. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 200 according to the first embodiment. Information processing apparatus 200 shown in FIG. Each unit can be realized by the processor 102, the memory 204 as a work area, and the like.

A character recognition unit 602 is an application having an OCR function, and can recognize characters from an image. A known technique can be used for the OCR function. For example, the character recognition unit 602 uses data input from the camera 312 shown in FIG. 3B to perform character recognition processing using the OCR function. Note that the character recognition unit 602 may implement character recognition processing using a publicly available character recognition API (eg, Google (registered trademark) Cloud Vision API).

The voice recognition unit 604 is an application that converts voice data into character data, and may be implemented using known technology. For example, the speech recognition unit 602 performs speech recognition processing using data input from the microphone 314 shown in FIG. 3B. Note that the speech recognition unit 602 may implement speech recognition processing using a publicly available speech recognition API (eg, Google (registered trademark) Cloud Speech API).

The speech synthesizer 606 is an application that generates speech from text, and may be implemented using known technology. Also, the speech synthesizing unit 606 recognizes characters and converts them into speech data. For example, the speech synthesis unit 606 converts character data recognized by the character recognition unit 602 into speech data. Note that the speech synthesis unit 606 may implement speech conversion processing using a publicly available speech synthesis API (eg, Google (registered trademark) Cloud Text-to-Speech).

The arousal determination unit 608 determines the degree of arousal from changes in blinking/line of sight and head movements associated with fatigue and drowsiness using an electro-oculography sensor and a 6-axis sensor. For example, when a person becomes sleepy, symptoms such as a reduction in the frequency, intensity, and speed of blinking appear. The arousal determination unit 608 may implement the arousal determination process using an arousal level determination application developed by the applicant (see https://jins-meme.com/ja/drive/). Note that the arousal determination unit 608 may implement the arousal determination process using an open arousal determination API.

A concentration determination unit 610 determines the degree of concentration from changes in blinking/line of sight and posture using an electro-oculography sensor and a 6-axis sensor. The concentration determination unit 610 may implement concentration determination processing using a concentration determination application developed by the applicant (see https://jins-meme.com/ja/office/). Note that the concentration determination unit 610 may implement concentration determination processing using a public concentration determination API.

The above function example is just an example, and an application capable of processing using data that can be obtained from the eyewear 100 may be installed in the information processing apparatus 200 as appropriate.

<Module application example>
An application example of the module according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an application example of each module according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the module 300R containing the retinal projection device can be attached to the outside of the right temple of the eyewear 100, and the module 410R containing the light emitting device can be attached to the inside (facial side) of the right temple. be. A module 400R containing an earphone can also be attached to the right end.

Also, the module 310L containing the camera and microphone can be attached to the outside of the left temple of the eyewear 100, and the module 410L containing the light emitting device can be attached to the inside of the left temple. A module 400L containing an earphone can also be attached to the left end.

Additionally, a first mechanism (module) that includes an electro-oculography sensor (including multiple electrodes) and a 6-axis sensor can be attached to the bridge 124 of the eyewear 100 .

<Example of eyewear functions>
The eyewear 100 according to the first embodiment can realize various functions using each module and an external information processing device. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a function that can be implemented according to the first embodiment;

(1) Function A: Character Recognition Support Glasses In order to realize function A, the user attaches the module 310 including a camera and the speaker module 400 to the eyewear 100. A recognition unit 602 and a speech synthesis unit 606 are used.

A camera attached to the eyewear 100 captures characters and transmits captured image data (data including moving images or still images) 9 to the information processing device 200 . The character recognition unit 602 of the information processing apparatus 200 recognizes characters from the image data, and the speech synthesis unit 606 converts the recognized character data into voice data, and transmits the converted voice data to the speaker of the eyewear 100. be done. The speaker outputs the received audio data. Thereby, the eyewear 100 has a function of reading out characters (character recognition support function) for a dyslexic user, for example.

(2) Function B: Eyeglasses free of vision correction In order to realize function B, the user attaches to the eyewear 100 a module 310 containing a camera and a module containing a full-color retinal projection device.

A camera attached to the eyewear 100 captures a scene or the like in front of the eyewear 100 and transmits the captured image data to a module including a retinal projection device. A module containing a retinal projector projects the image data directly onto the retina. Thus, the eyewear 100 has a function (visual correction free function) that allows the user to see the scenery in front of the user's eyes without correcting the visual acuity.

(3) Function C: glasses for the hearing-impaired In order to realize function C, the user attaches module 310 including a microphone and module 300 including a single-color retinal projection device to eyewear 100, A speech recognition unit 604 is used in the processing device 200 .

A microphone attached to the eyewear 100 inputs sound and transmits sound data to the information processing device 200 . The speech recognition unit 604 of the information processing device 200 recognizes speech from the speech data and converts it into character data. The converted character data is sent to module 300 which contains the monochromatic retinal projection device of eyewear 100 . Module 300 projects the received character data directly onto the user's retina. Thus, the eyewear 100 has a function of converting voice data input through a microphone into character data and directly projecting the character data onto the retina of, for example, a hearing-impaired user.

(4) Function D: Speech Recognition Assistance Glasses To implement function D, the user attaches module 310 including a microphone and speaker module 400 to eyewear 100 .

A microphone attached to the eyewear 100 inputs sound and transmits sound data to the speaker. The speaker adjusts the volume of the audio data and outputs it. Thus, the eyewear 100 has a function (speech recognition support function) for adjusting the volume of voice or the like and outputting it to the user, for example.

(5) Function E: sleepiness-suppressing glasses In order to realize function E, the user attaches a module 250 including an electro-oculography sensor and a 6-axis sensor, a speaker module 400, and a module 410 including a light-emitting device to the eyewear 100. Furthermore, in the information processing apparatus 200, the arousal determination unit 608 is used.

A module 250 attached to the eyewear 100 transmits sensed data (electrooculography signal, acceleration data, etc.) to the information processing device 200 . The arousal determination unit 608 of the information processing device 200 determines the user's arousal level, and transmits audio data indicating the determination result to the speaker of the eyewear 100 . The speaker outputs the received audio data. Further, when the user's degree of arousal is low, the arousal determination unit 608 sends a light emission signal to the light emitting device of the eyewear 100 as a warning, and the light emitting device emits predetermined light. An example of light emission is red blinking. Thus, the eyewear 100 has a function (drowsiness prevention function) of, for example, notifying the user of the degree of arousal and calling the user's attention when the degree of arousal is low.

(6) Function F: Concentration glasses In order to realize function F, the user attaches module 250 including an electro-oculogram sensor and a 6-axis sensor and module 410 including a light emitting device to eyewear 100, and further In the information processing apparatus 200, the concentration determination section 610 is used.

A module 250 attached to the eyewear 100 transmits sensed data (electrooculography signal, acceleration data, etc.) to the information processing device 200 . The concentration determination unit 610 of the information processing device 200 determines the degree of concentration of the user, and if the degree of concentration of the user is low, transmits a light emission signal to the light emitting device of the eyewear 100 as a warning. The light-emitting device emits predetermined light upon receiving the light emission signal. An example of light emission is red blinking. Thus, the eyewear 100 has a function of calling the user's attention, for example, when the user's degree of concentration is low.

In the above example, the light emitting device is attached inside the temple 130 to call attention to the wearer of the eyewear 100; 130 may be provided outside. In function F, the eyewear 100 may notify the user of the degree of concentration using a speaker.

As another function, the information processing apparatus 200 recognizes the face of a person photographed by the camera attached to the eyewear 100 and stores it in a database. Next, when the information processing device 200 determines that the face captured by the camera of the eyewear 100 is registered in the database, the information processing device 200 transmits a light emission signal to the light emitting device. The light emitting device receives the light emission signal and emits a predetermined light. Thus, the eyewear 100 has the function of informing the user whether or not the person in front of the wearer has met once. For functions A and D described above, if the information processing apparatus 200 has a translation unit, the translation unit of the information processing apparatus 200 translates characters recognized from an image captured by a camera or voice input into a microphone. It may have a function of translating into a predetermined language and outputting the predetermined language through a speaker. For example, the eyewear 100 worn by an overseas traveler takes a picture of a signboard, guide display, etc. written in the local language with a camera, and the information processing device 200 recognizes the characters and translates them into the native language of the overseas traveler. Then, the Aiea 100 speaker outputs the translated native language. Also, the eyewear 100 inputs the language spoken by the local person through a microphone, the information processing device 200 recognizes the speech, translates it into the native language of the wearer, and the speaker of the eyewear 100 outputs the translated mother tongue. Output national language. Although a speaker is assumed as an output device, it is also possible to display the native language after translation using a retinal projection device, a small display (not shown), or the like. Further, the information processing apparatus 200 may display the native language after translation or output it by voice. In this case, the eyewear 100 functions as an input device, and the information processing device 200 functions as an output device.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the eyewear 100 is composed of the base eyewear 100 and arbitrary modules in the module group. In addition, each function is implemented as one module (camera, microphone, biosensor, display, earphone, LED indicator, etc.) and can be attached/detached to/from a predetermined frame position.

Also, when using only modules with a part of functions, in order to balance the left-right weight ratio of the eyewear 100, a module equipped with the same weight as the module with functions may be attached to the opposite side. .

In addition, as described above, the eyewear 100 according to the first embodiment can easily combine and attach modules for realizing, for example, glasses with a hearing aid function, digital vision correction glasses, character recognition glasses, and the like. is possible.

In addition, since it is possible to additionally install modules for each function while ensuring the degree of freedom in the design of mass-produced frames, production costs can be reduced compared to supplying the eyewear itself for each function.

In addition, when each module is attached to the eyewear 100, by standardizing the attachment method, the development side only needs to provide a common attachment structure for new modules, and different modules with different functions can be continuously attached. can be developed. Moreover, since each module can be freely attached, it is likely to be accepted as an item that is part of fashion.

[Second embodiment]
Next, eyewear according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, each function is included in the temple and the end piece, and each part of the temple and the end piece is detachable. Thereby, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

<Module application example>
An application example of the module according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an application example of each module according to the second embodiment. First, the structure of eyewear 900 in the second embodiment will be described using the example shown in FIG.

The eyewear 900 has a front 902 with first removable structures 904R, 904L at opposite ends. Each temple also has a first end including a second attachment/detachment structure 906 detachable from the first attachment/detachment structure 904 of the front 902 and a second end including a third attachment/detachment structure 914 . Each modern end also has a fourth detachable structure 916 at one end that is detachable from the third detachable structure 914 of the temple.

Each temple includes any module of a first group of modules, and each modern includes any module of a second group of modules.

As a result, the temple itself can be replaced, and various functions can be achieved without losing the fashionableness of eyewear.

An application example of the module shown in FIG. 9 will be described below. The right temple of the eyewear 900 includes a right temple 910R containing a retinal projection device or a non-functional right temple 912R. At this time, the user appropriately selects the right temple and detachably locks the second attachment/detachment structure 906R of the right temple to the first attachment/detachment structure 904R on the right end of the front 902 using screws or the like. Further, the module 410R of the light emitting device can be attached to the inner side (face side) of the right temple as in the first embodiment.

The left temple of the eyewear 900 may be left temple 910L containing camera 9102 and microphone 9102, or left temple 912L without functionality. At this time, the user appropriately selects the left temple and detachably locks the second attachment/detachment structure 906L of the left temple to the first attachment/detachment structure 904L on the left end of the front 902 using screws or the like.

The right modern of the eyewear 900 includes a right modern 918R including earphones (speakers) 920R or a right modern 922R without functionality. At this time, the user appropriately selects the right modern end and detachably locks the third removable structure 916R of the right modern end to the second removable structure 914R at the end of the right temple using a screw or the like.

The left modern of the eyewear 900 includes a left modern 918L including an earphone (speaker) 920L or a left modern 922L without functionality. At this time, the user appropriately selects the left modern end and detachably locks the third removable structure 916L of the left modern end to the second removable structure 914L at the end of the left temple using a screw or the like.

A weight may be added to the temples and temples without the functions described above. This is for balancing the right and left sides of the eyewear 900 .

Also, a module 930 with function or a module 932 without function can be attached to the bridge portion of the eyewear 900 as in the first embodiment.

As described above, the present invention has been described using each embodiment, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the description of the scope of the claims that forms with such modifications or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

100 Glasses 118 Front 124 Bridge 130 Temple 132 Modern 200 Information processing device 300, 310, 400, 410 Module 502 Processor 504 Memory 602 Character recognition unit 604 Voice recognition unit 606 Voice synthesis unit 608 Arousal determination unit 610 Concentration determination unit

Claims (10)

front and
a pair of temples connected to both ends of the front;
a pair of end pieces extending from each of the pair of temples;
a first module group including a plurality of modules having different functions, the first module of the first module group having a third mounting structure attachable to the temple in common;
a second module group including a plurality of modules having different functions, the second module of the second module group having a fourth mounting structure that can be commonly mounted on the modern end;
with
each temple has a first mounting structure attachable to the third mounting structure of the first module;
each modern having a second mounting structure attachable to the fourth mounting structure of the second module ;
The eyewear, wherein the combination of the functions of the first module and the functions of the second module is changed so that the functions configured by the combination including the functions of the first module and the functions of the second module are different. . 2. The eyewear according to claim 1, wherein said first mounting structure and said second mounting structure have the same structure. The first module group includes an input module for inputting data,
3. The eyewear according to claim 1, wherein said second module group includes an output module for outputting data. 4. The eyewear of Claim 3, wherein said first group of modules further includes said output module. The input module transmits input data based on the input data to the communicatively connected output module;
5. The eyewear according to claim 3, wherein said output module outputs output data based on said input data. The input module transmits input data based on the input data to another information processing device communicatively connected,
5. The eyewear according to claim 3, wherein said output module outputs output data based on data received from said other information processing device. The bridge portion of the front has a fifth mounting structure , and the fifth mounting structure is mounted with a first mechanism including the input module and a pair of nose pads or a second mechanism including a pair of nose pads. Item 7. The eyewear according to any one of items 3 to 6. the input module includes at least one of a camera and a microphone;
5. The eyewear of Claim 4 , wherein the output module includes at least one of a speaker, a light emitting device, and a retinal projection device. a front having detachable first attachment/detachment structures at both ends;
a pair of temples having a first end including a second attachment/detachment structure detachable from the first attachment/detachment structure and a second end including a third attachment/detachment structure;
a pair of end ends having a fourth attachment/detachment structure at one end that can be attached/detached to/from the third attachment/detachment structure;
a first module of a first module group including a plurality of modules having different functions;
a second module of a second module group including a plurality of modules having different functions;
has
the temple includes the first module ;
the modern includes the second module;
The function of the first module and the function of the second module are included by changing the combination of the function of the first module and the function of the second module by changing the temple and the temple. Eyewear with different functions depending on the combination . 10. Eyewear according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first module or the second module comprises a weighted module.

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