TW202205048A - Wearable reality device - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable reality device is provided. The wearable reality device includes a left earmuff, a right earmuff, a first connecting portion, a display body, and a second connecting portion. The left earmuff is configured to be positioned outside the user's left ear when the user uses the wearable reality device. The right earmuff is configured to be positioned outside the user's right ear when the user uses the wearable reality device. The first connecting portion connects the left earmuff and the right earmuff, and is configured to extend across a top of the user's head and be supported by the top of the user's head when the user uses the wearable reality device. The display body is configured to be located in front of the user's forehead and in front of the user's eyes when the user uses the wearable reality device. The second connecting portion connects the display body and the first connecting portion.

Description

wearable reality device

The present invention relates to a reality device, in particular to a wearable reality device.

As a kind of imagination and representative of people's future and technological development, reality technology is developing in full swing. Reality technologies include VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and MR (Mixed Reality, etc. VR is to create a completely virtual world through devices, and immerse people's five senses in the world. AR is to add a few virtual elements to the real world through devices, such as the Pokémon GO game that was popular all over the world. MR is between the two, combining virtual scenes with reality through devices, bringing people a sense of Authentic experience.

The device of reality technology can not only be a device placed in the environment, but also a wearable device. A common wearable reality device is a head-mounted reality device, which has a structure similar to goggles, and provides a clamping force to the user's head by a strap that goes around the back of the head, thereby achieving a fixing effect. However, if the strap is tightened to securely fix the device, it is easy to cause discomfort to the user, making it difficult to wear for a long time. If the straps are adjusted loose, there is a risk that the device will slip. Another common wearable reality device is a glasses-type reality device, which has a structure similar to glasses and supports the device through the bridge of the nose and ears. However, over a long period of time, the weight of the device will cause a feeling of oppression, and it is difficult to use it for a long time.

The present invention provides a wearable reality device. Compared with the existing wearable reality device, it can improve the wearing comfort, thereby allowing a longer time of use.

A wearable reality device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a left earmuff, a right earmuff, a first connector, a display body, and a second connector. The left ear cup is configured to be positioned outside the user's left ear when the user uses the wearable reality device. The right ear cup is configured to be positioned outside the user's right ear when the user uses the wearable reality device. The first connecting piece connects the left earmuff and the right earmuff, and is configured to span over the top of the user's head and be supported by the top of the user's head when the user uses the wearable reality device. The display body is configured to be positioned in front of the user's forehead and in front of the eyes when the user uses the wearable reality device. The second connector connects the display main body and the first connector.

The present invention provides a wearable reality device, which can be a VR reality device, an AR reality device, an MR reality device, or other reality devices. This will be described in detail below with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the description and drawings provided herein are for illustration and explanation purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. In order to avoid obscuring the focus of the present invention, descriptions of embodiments and/or alternative elements that are well known in the relevant art may be omitted from the description. In addition, for the sake of clarity, the accompanying drawings may not be drawn to actual scale, and some elements and/or element symbols may be omitted in some of the drawings. It is contemplated that elements and/or features of one embodiment may be included in another embodiment even if the relevant recitation is not provided herein.

Please refer now to FIGS. 1 to 6 , which illustrate an exemplary wearable reality device 10 , wherein FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the wearable reality device 10 , and FIG. 2 is a front view of the wearable reality device 10 . 3 is a side view of the wearable reality device 10 , FIG. 4 is a rear view of the wearable reality device 10 , FIG. 5 is a top view of the wearable reality device 10 , and FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the wearable reality device 10 .

The wearable reality device 10 includes a left ear cup 110 , a right ear cup 120 , a first connector 130 , a display body 140 , and a second connector 150 . The left ear cup 110 is configured to be positioned outside the user's left ear when the user uses the wearable reality device 10 . The right ear cup 120 is configured to be positioned outside the user's right ear when the user uses the wearable reality device 10 . The first connecting member 130 connects the left earmuff 110 and the right earmuff 120 and is configured to span over the top of the user's head and be supported by the top of the user's head when the user uses the wearable reality device 10 . The display body 140 is configured to be positioned in front of the user's forehead and in front of the eyes when the user uses the wearable reality device 10 . The second connector 150 connects the display main body 140 and the first connector 130 .

More specifically, the left ear cup 110 , the right ear cup 120 , and the first connecting member 130 of the wearable reality device 10 may form a structure substantially similar to that of a headphone. According to some embodiments, the left ear cup 110 may include a cushion 112 and the right ear cup 120 may include a cushion 122 . Pad 112 and pad 122 may provide comfort when wearable reality device 10 is worn by a user. According to some embodiments, the first connector 130 may include a liner 132 . The inner liner 132 may provide comfort when the wearable reality device 10 is worn by the user, and may increase friction to further prevent the wearable reality device 10 from slipping. In some embodiments, the first connecting member 130 is rigid, that is, the first connecting member 130 is not an easily bendable object such as a belt, but at least most or even the entire housing is made of an inflexible material , for example, can have a plastic casing. Therefore, the first connecting member 130 has a certain mechanical strength, which is helpful for the stability of the overall structure and the transmission and provision of supporting force. In some embodiments, please refer to FIG. 8 at the same time, the first connecting member 130 may further include a length adjusting element for adjusting the length of the first connecting member 130 according to the head shape of the user, as indicated by the double arrow A2. In some embodiments, the left ear cup 110 , the right ear cup 120 , and the first connector 130 may substantially integrate the elements of the headphone to be used as an earphone.

The display main body 140 is the main body that provides reality, which may include most of the related elements. Depending on the type of wearable reality device 10 (VR, AR, or MR), the display body 140 may include different elements and appearances, which are not described here in order not to obscure the focus of the present invention. According to some embodiments, the display body 140 may be further configured to rest against the user's forehead when the wearable reality device 10 is used by the user. According to some embodiments, the display body 140 may include a nose pad portion 142 as a support element on the bridge of the nose. The nose pad 142 may be an additional additional element, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 . The nose pad portion 142 can also be integrally formed with other parts of the display main body 140 , similar to the nose pads of common plastic-rimmed glasses. According to some embodiments, the display body 140 may include a window portion 144 . The window portion 144 may be transparent. This facilitates the use of the wearable reality device 10 as an AR reality device or an MR reality device. In some embodiments, please also refer to FIG. 7 , the display main body 140 is detachable relative to the second connecting member 150 . In some embodiments, referring also to FIG. 8 , the display body 140 is rotatable relative to the second connecting member 150 , as indicated by the double arrow A4 .

The second connector 150 connects the display body 140 to the first connector 130 . According to some embodiments, the second connector 150 may be connected to a central portion of the first connector 130 , eg, to an upper side of the central portion of the first connector 130 . The second connecting member 150 may be further configured to be partially positioned and supported by the top of the user's head when the wearable reality device 10 is used by the user. Similar to the first connecting member 130 , in some embodiments, the second connecting member 150 may have rigidity, so as to facilitate the stability of the overall structure and the transmission and provision of supporting force. In some embodiments, please refer to FIG. 8 at the same time, the second connecting member 150 may further include a length adjusting element for adjusting the length of the second connecting member 150 according to the head shape of the user, as indicated by the double arrow A3. In some embodiments, please also refer to FIG. 7 , the second connecting member 150 is rotatable relative to the first connecting member 130 , as indicated by the double arrow A1 .

For the wearable reality device 10, the sources of force for fixing and supporting include the clamping force provided by the left earmuff 110 and the right earmuff 120, and the support force provided by the top of the head when the first connector 130 is placed on top of the head, And can further include the support force provided by the top of the head partially placed on the second connector 150, the abutment force provided by the forehead of the display body 140 against the forehead, and the nose pad 142 located on the bridge of the nose provided by the bridge of the nose. Endurance. The multiple sources of power scattered around the head disperse the burden of each source of power. Therefore, compared with the existing wearable reality device, the wearable reality device of the present invention can improve the wearing comfort, and further Allow longer use.

To sum up, although the present invention has been disclosed by the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the patent application.

10: Wearable reality device 110: Left earmuff 112: Padding 120: Right earmuff 122: padding 130: First connector 132: Lining 140: Display main body 142: Nose pads 144: Window Department 150: Second connector A1,A2,A3,A4: double arrow

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary wearable reality device. 2 is a front view of an exemplary wearable reality device. 3 is a side view of an exemplary wearable reality device. 4 is a rear view of an exemplary wearable reality device. 5 is a top view of an exemplary wearable reality device. 6 is a bottom view of an exemplary wearable reality device. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a deformed state of the exemplary wearable reality device. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another modified state of the exemplary wearable reality device.

10: Wearable reality device

110: Left earmuff

112: Padding

120: Right earmuff

122: padding

130: First connector

132: Lining

140: Display main body

144: Window Department

150: Second connector

Claims (10)

A wearable reality device, comprising: a left ear cup configured to be positioned outside the user's left ear when the user uses the wearable reality device; a right earmuff configured to be positioned outside the user's right ear when the user uses the wearable reality device; a first connector, connecting the left earmuff and the right earmuff, and configured to span the top of the user's head and be supported by the top of the user's head when the user uses the wearable reality device; a display body configured to be positioned in front of the user's forehead and in front of the eyes when the user is using the wearable reality device; and The second connecting piece connects the display main body and the first connecting piece. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the second connecting member is connected to a central portion of the first connecting member. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the left earmuff includes a pad, the right earmuff includes a pad, and the first connecting member includes an inner liner. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the display body includes a nose pad. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the display main body includes a window portion, and the window portion is transparent. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the display main body is detachable relative to the second connecting member, and/or the display main body is rotatable relative to the second connecting member. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the second connecting member is rotatable relative to the first connecting member. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the first connecting member includes an adjustment element, and the second connecting member includes a length adjustment element. The wearable reality device of claim 1, wherein the first connecting member has rigidity, and the second connecting member has rigidity. For example, the wearable reality device of claim 1 is a VR reality device, an AR reality device, or an MR reality device.

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