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earphones
PendingUS20250203269A1Microphones signal combinationLoudspeaker signals distributionEngineeringHeadphones
The present disclosure provides an earphone comprising a housing assembly, a speaker, and an ear hook assembly. The housing assembly includes a first accommodating cavity and a connecting portion that is provided with a socket extending along a first direction. The first accommodating cavity and a first channel and a second channel included in the socket are sequentially connected. A first abutment surface is disposed at transition between the first and second channels. The first abutment surface is inclined to the first direction. The ear hook assembly includes a first connecting end that includes a plug portion. The plug portion is inserted into the socket and includes a second abutment surface and an annular surface. The second abutment surface is inclined to the first direction and faces the first abutment surface. The annular surface extends from an inner edge of the second abutment surface toward the first abutment surface.
Owner:SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD
Acoustic output devices
PendingUS20250254461A1Microphones signal combinationLoudspeaker signals distributionSound waveBone conduction hearing
An acoustic output device is provided. The acoustic output device includes a housing; a bone conduction vibrator configured to generate bone conduction sound waves and transmit the bone conduction sound waves to a cochlea through the housing to produce sound; an air conduction vibrator configured to generate air conduction sound waves, the air conduction sound waves being transmitted to an ear through sound guiding holes in the housing; and a processing module configured to provide the bone conduction vibrator and the air conduction vibrator with a first audio signal and a second audio signal, respectively, the first audio signal and the second audio signal having a frequency division point, the first audio signal and the second audio signal including components with frequencies above and below the frequency division point, respectively. The frequency division point is not less than 600 Hz.
Owner:SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD
Multi-layer diffractive eyepiece having multilevel metasurface
An eyepiece includes a planar waveguide having a front surface and a back surface. The eyepiece also includes a grating coupled to the back surface of the planar waveguide and configured to diffract a first portion of the light propagating in the planar waveguide out of a plane of the planar waveguide toward a first direction and to diffract a second portion of the light propagating in the planar waveguide out of the plane of the planar waveguide toward a second direction opposite to the first direction and a wavelength-selective reflector coupled to the front surface of the planar waveguide. The wavelength-selective reflector comprises a multilevel metasurface comprising a plurality of spaced apart protrusions having a pitch and formed of a first optically transmissive material and a second optically transmissive material disposed between the spaced apart protrusions.
Owner:MAGIC LEAP INC
Wireless smart wearable device and image acquisition method thereof
PendingUS20250220300A1Television system detailsSynchronisation arrangementComputer hardwareEmbedded system
A wireless smart wearable device includes a first portion and a second portion that can communicate with each other wirelessly. The first portion and the second portion respectively includes a first processor and a second processor, a first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module, a first camera and a second camera, a first image acquisition module and a second image acquisition module, and a first clock and a second clock. The first image acquisition module transmits a first hardware trigger signal based on the first clock to the first camera, and the second image acquisition module transmits a second hardware trigger signal based on the second clock to the second camera. At least one processor enables the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module to continuously perform wireless communication with each other and / or wireless communication between both of them and a smart device, and determines a clock difference to achieve synchronization between the first and second hardware trigger signals.
Owner:BESTECHNIC SHANGHAI CO LTD
Antenna arrangement for eyewear
An augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality (MR) eyewear display utilizes an antenna arrangement for eyewear that optimizes the performance of the antenna without sacrificing the functionality or modularity of the eyewear. In one implementation, the antenna arrangement includes a first conductor that functions as a ground for the antenna, a second conductor configured to help retain a lens, and an antenna feed configured to excite the second conductor, causing the second conductor to act as an antenna. The first and / or second conductor additionally acts as a lens retention feature by interfacing with a groove in a lens and the use of a locking clip that prevents the lens from becoming dislodged from the second conductor, thus enabling quick and easy installation or removal of the lens.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC
Intelligent glasses, interaction method and device of intelligent glasses, electronic equipment and medium
PendingCN120508207AInput/output for user-computer interactionMeasurement devicesSmartglassesSimulation
The invention relates to intelligent glasses, an interaction method and device of the intelligent glasses, electronic equipment and a medium. The sensing module, the decision making module, the execution module and the feedback module are arranged on the glasses body so as to sense multi-dimensional environment data of a surrounding environment and current behavior data of a user in a preset intelligent interaction mode, predict a behavior intention of the user, track a first behavior change of the user and a first environment change of the surrounding environment and send the first behavior change to the feedback module; and determining an instruction chain meeting a preset execution condition, executing the instruction chain to track a second behavior change of the user based on the instruction chain, and optimizing a generation algorithm of the instruction chain based on the second behavior change. Therefore, the technical problems that in the related technology, the intelligent wearable device understands the environment in a one-sided mode, interaction is passive, the intelligent wearable device can only operate according to a set rule, the intelligent level is insufficient, convenience cannot be provided for a user, and normal use of the user is easily affected are solved.
Owner:BEIJING INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
Multimodal smart eyeglasses for adaptive vision, predictive ocular and hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency response
This invention relates to a pair of intelligent, multimodal smart eyeglasses designed for adaptive vision, biometric ocular monitoring, and predictive emergency response. The system integrates multilayer lenses filled with electrochromic gel and surrounded by elastic structures to enable dynamic focal length modulation in response to user visual behavior. An array of sensors—including visible light, ultraviolet, micro-cameras, infrared emitters, gyroscopes, and ultrasonic transceivers—collects multispectral data to evaluate environmental and physiological parameters. Real-time data processing is performed by an embedded quantum microcontroller, which manages light transmittance, detects eye fatigue, maps ocular surfaces, and identifies hemodynamic abnormalities such as fainting, seizure, or ocular stroke. Advanced imaging techniques, such as ultrasonic ptychography and wave diffraction analysis, enable non-invasive 3D mapping of ocular layers and internal eye motion. The system also supports wireless communication with external platforms including smartphones, vehicles, and brain-machine interfaces, enabling proactive safety interventions. These features work in tandem to support early diagnosis of critical conditions, protect vision, and personalize user experiences through machine learning and adaptive feedback mechanisms.
Owner:SEYEDKHAMOUSHI FAEZEHALSADAT
Smart glasses and electronic device
Smart glasses and an electronic device are provided. The smart glasses include a glasses frame, a glasses temple, and an electronic component. The glasses frame is connected to the glasses temple, and the electronic component is disposed in the glasses temple. The glasses temple may include a bending adjustment portion, and the bending adjustment portion includes a flexible housing and a flexible metal member. The flexible housing is of a low-pressure integrated structure and is provided with a hollow accommodation cavity. The flexible metal member is embedded in the accommodation cavity. The bending adjustment portion in the smart glasses is bendable.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
Augmented reality glasses with object recognition using artifical intelligence
The embodiment disclose a wearable augmented reality eyewear system including a frame supporting left and right transparent lenses. A plurality of outward-facing cameras mounted on the frame have overlapping fields of view for capturing real-time images of the environment. A plurality of inward-facing cameras integrated in the frame or lenses detect pupil size, pupil dilation, and gaze direction using infrared imaging. A digital processor analyzes gaze direction and fixation based on virtual grid coordinates, initiates an object or person recognition routine using images from the outward-facing cameras, and compares detected features with records in a database. At least one lens includes an AR projection system embedded therein and configured to superimpose data about the recognized object or person in the user's field of view. An audio speaker positioned near the user's ear outputs related audio. A wireless communication module enables real-time data exchange with a cloud-based platform.
Owner:HART WILLIAM +4
Eyewear system
An electronic eyewear system has a rechargeable power source housed within a first temple, an electronic component, and a charging interface located at the first proximal end of the first temple for recharging the rechargeable power source using a charger. The rechargeable power source supplies power to the electronic component. A first magnet is disposed in between the first contact and second contact of the charging interface.
Owner:PIXIERAY OY
System for calibrating adjustable lenses
A system for gathering fixation distance calibration data may include eyeglasses with adjustable lenses and an electronic device with a depth sensor. During fixation distance calibration operations, a user wearing the eyeglasses may view the electronic device while the electronic device provides instructions for the user to hold the electronic device at different distances from the user. At each distance, a depth sensor in the electronic device may determine the distance to the eyeglasses and a camera in the eyeglasses may be used to determine a distance between the user's pupils. The calibration measurements may be used to generate calibration data that maps different pupil locations to different fixation distances. The calibration data may be stored in the eyeglasses so that control circuitry in the eyeglasses can determine a user's fixation distance and adjust lens power accordingly without requiring an outward facing depth sensor in the eyeglasses.
Owner:APPLE INC
Method of manufacturing contact lens
A novel method for producing a contact lens whereby it is possible to solve at least one problem that becomes an obstacle when equipping a contact lens with a separate component such as an electronic element. When matching a component-supporting mold supporting a component to be embedded with a first mold, performing curing treatment of a first molding material, and thereby obtaining a primary molded article in which the component is inserted, the component-supporting mold is removed while curing of the first molding material is incomplete on the component-supporting mold side. A second mold is subsequently matched with the first mold in which the primary molded article is left, filled with a second molding material, and curing treatment is performed, thereby producing a contact lens as an integrally molded product in which the component is embedded.
Owner:MENICON CO LTD
Portable light apparatus, charging device for a portable light apparatus and control system for a portable light apparatus
The invention relates to a portable light apparatus configured to be worn by a user, the portable light apparatus comprising a front frame to house eyeglasses and a pair of side frames connected to the front frame, an operating device having at least a battery and at least one auxiliary electronic part having a light device configured to emit light towards the eyeglasses and / or the user's eyes. Further, the invention relates to a charging case for a portable light apparatus and a control system providing remote control for a portable light apparatus.
Owner:HEALYAN GMBH
Communication and powering systems and methods between implantable and wearable devices
A system includes a wearable device and an implantable device. The wearable device includes one or more signal transmitters and is configured to be positioned adjacent to or in contact with a human or animal body. The implantable device includes a signal receiver and is configured to be implanted onto or within the human or animal body. The one or more signal transmitters of the wearable device are configured to transmit the signals through the human or animal body to the signal receiver of the implanted device via a galvanic coupling operable using electro-quasistatic signal transmission. The system also includes a capacitive element positioned on an electrical current flow path of the galvanic coupling between at least one of the one or more signal transmitters and the signal receiver.
Owner:PURDUE RES FOUND
Wearable electronic device and electronic device charging the same
ActiveUS12438400B2Measurement devicesNon-optical adjunctsElectrical batteryWearable Electronic Device
Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device may include a housing forming a first space configured to seat an external electronic device and a second space, a battery storing power, a support part disposed within the first space and configured to support the external electronic device when the external electronic device is seated in the electronic device, a first antenna and a second antenna disposed in the support part, a third antenna disposed in the second space and configured to receive a first magnetic field from the outside of the housing and to supply power to the battery. The battery may be disposed in the second space. The battery may radiate a second magnetic field to at least some area of the first space by supplying power to at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Sound-producing device
PendingUS20250184661A1Loudspeaker screensHeadphones for stereophonic communicationAcoustic cavitySecond sound
The present disclosure may provide a sound-producing device comprising a diaphragm and a housing. The housing may include a first sound guide hole and a second sound guide hole. The diaphragm may be disposed in the housing. A first acoustic cavity and a second acoustic cavity are located on both sides of the diaphragm. The first sound guide hole is acoustically coupled to the first acoustic cavity, and the second sound guide hole is acoustically coupled to the second acoustic cavity. The first sound guide hole includes a first hole part and a second hole part. The first hole part and the second hole part are connected, the first hole part is located at a first side wall of the housing, the second hole part is located at a second side wall of the housing, and the first side wall and the second side wall are two adjacent side walls of the housing.
Owner:SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD
Wearable device
ActiveUS20250125520A1Non-optical adjunctsAntenna adaptation in movable bodiesMaterials sciencePhysics
A wearable device includes a first radiation metal element, a second radiation metal element, a ground metal element, a third radiation metal element, and a carrier element. The first radiation metal element is coupled to a positive feeding point. The second radiation metal element is coupled to the positive feeding point. The ground metal element is coupled to a negative feeding point. The third radiation metal element is adjacent to the ground metal element. A coupling gap is formed between the third radiation metal element and the ground metal element. The first radiation metal element, the second radiation metal element, the ground metal element, and the third radiation metal element are disposed on the carrier element. An antenna structure is formed by the first radiation metal element, the second radiation metal element, the ground metal element, and the third radiation metal element.
Owner:QUANTA COMPUTER INC
Smart glasses monocoque temple electronics assembly
A method for making smart glasses includes obtaining a monocoque temple pre-form made as a one-piece seamless shell structure with shell walls enclosing a hollow compartment. The hollow compartment has an open end and a bottom opposite the open end. The method further includes inserting a first pre-assembled smart glasses components module into the hollow compartment through the open end of the hollow compartment and disposing the first pre-assembled smart glasses components module at a bottom of the hollow compartment. The method further includes inserting a second pre-assembled smart glasses components module through the open end of the hollow compartment, electrically connecting the second pre-assembled smart glasses components module to the first pre-assembled smart glasses components module, and attaching the monocoque temple pre-form to a frame of the smart glasses.
Owner:GOOGLE LLC
Eyewear comprising a speaker assembly
Eyewear includes at least a temple having a cavity open to the outside through first and second holes positioned opposite each other along a transversal direction. The eyewear includes a speaker assembly mounted inside the cavity, which has a speaker operable to reproduce a sound, a speaker enclosure that houses the speaker and a processing unit configured to control the operation of the speaker. The speaker includes a diaphragm designed to move in order to produce the sound, the diaphragm dividing an internal volume of the speaker enclosure into front and back cavities that are open to the outside of the speaker enclosure respectively through front and back openings. The speaker assembly is mounted inside the cavity to create an air communication between the front opening and the first hole and between the back opening and the second hole. The back opening is positioned to directly face the second hole.
Owner:ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL(COMPAGNIE GENERALE D OPTIQUE)
Eyewear apparatus and method for integrating power source with eyewear apparatus
An eyewear apparatus includes a frame; optical element supported by frame; first temple having cavity; first hinge rotatably coupling first temple with respect to frame, wherein first hinge is detachably coupled to first temple using adhesive, and wherein first temple is detachable from first hinge by heating adhesive therebetween; at least one electrical component arranged on at least one of optical element or frame; power source housed inside cavity of first temple, wherein power source is employed to supply electricity to at least one electrical component; supporting part coupled to first hinge, wherein supporting part is configured to support power source thereon and configured to be slidably received inside cavity of first temple; and electrical conductor fitted to supporting part and connecting power source to at least one electrical component.
Owner:PIXIERAY OY
Eyewear (eyeglasses) with electrodes (EEG sensors) for prediction and / or detection of health events or use as a brain-to-computer interface (BCI)
This invention is eyewear (e.g. eyeglasses) with electrodes (e.g. EEG sensors) which collect brain activity data (e.g. electroencephalographic data) which can be used to predict and / or detect health events (e.g. epileptic seizure, stroke, or heart attack) or function as a BCI (Brain-to-Computer Interface) for communication. There can be anterior and posterior electrodes on the eyewear temple and the temple can have an upward and / or inward curving wave or arm. A posterior electrode can have multiple electroconductive protrusions to help penetrate between strands of hair.
Owner:MEDIBOTIOS MC
Augmented-reality headset with an electronics-holding frame plate and a frame backplate
PendingUS20250164821A1Spectales/gogglesNon-optical adjunctsComputer hardwareComputer graphics (images)
An augmented-reality headset comprises one or more lenses within a housing of the artificial-reality headset, and at least one of the one or more lenses is configured to present an augmented reality user interface to a wearer of the artificial-reality headset. The augmented-reality headset comprises one or more flexures coupled to a lens of the one or more lenses, and each respective flexure of the one or more flexures is configured to: (i) compress when a force is applied to the housing, thereby reducing a load received at the lens, and (ii) be coupled to the lens to orient the lens to have a predetermined orientation within the housing.
Owner:META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Transparent housing with an embedded keepsake
A wearable device with an embedded keepsake, said apparatus comprising at least a transparent enclosure forming a keepsake housing; said housing filled with a pulverized expression of the keepsake for display via the transparent housing; and the filled keepsake housing embedded within any portion of the wearable device.
Owner:RENAULT INT INC
Apparatus, system, and method for sensing facial expressions for avatar animation
An apparatus that facilitates and / or supports sensing facial expressions for avatar animation may include an eyewear frame dimensioned to be worn by a user. This apparatus may also include a plurality of radar devices secured to the eyewear frame. The plurality of radar devices may be configured to transmit a signal toward a facial feature of the user and / or to receive the signal from the facial feature of the user. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
Owner:META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Detachable side shield structure of spectacles
The present invention relates to a detachable side shield structure of spectacles, which mainly a side shield unit, arranged at the pivot joint between the temple and the frame, and includes a shielding portion for shielding, a blocking bar protruded from an outer edge, and a snap portion provided on an inner edge of a top surface of the shielding portion. The snap portion has a detachable embedded portion arranged on an inner side thereof, which can correspond to a catching portion at the pivot joint of the temple and engage with each other. The temple is limited through the blocking bar and the snap portion, and the detachable embedded portion of the snap portion and the catching portion on the pivot joint form a detachable latch positioning structure, so that the side shield unit can be firmly coupled to the temple and can be disassembled and assembled as needed.
Owner:PROHERO GRP CO LTD
Method and apparatus for an imaging device
ActiveUS12464093B2Input/output for user-computer interactionNon-optical adjunctsImage resolutionRadiology
An embodiment of an image recording apparatus includes an eyeglass frame, at least one first optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing a main scene image, and at least one second optical unit disposed on the eyeglass frame for capturing an auxiliary scene image. The first and the second field of view of the user at least partially overlap. The image resolution of the main scene image is lower than the image resolution of the main scene image and the field of view of the main scene image is larger than the field of view of the auxiliary scene image. The image recording apparatus further includes at least one processor for receiving the main and the auxiliary scene images, and generating a modified resolution copy of the main scene image based on the auxiliary scene image.
Owner:OPTICS INNOVATION LLC
Sign language recognition glasses device, system and method
The invention discloses a sign language recognition glasses device, system and method, and belongs to the technical field of intelligent equipment, and the sign language recognition glasses device comprises a glasses frame which is used for supporting all components of the device; the camera is arranged on the front side of the glasses frame and is used for capturing hand actions in real time to generate image information; the data processing module is embedded in the glasses frame, electrically connected to the camera and used for processing the image information and executing sign language recognition; the main control unit is arranged on an ear rod of the glasses frame, is electrically connected to the data processing module and is used for coordinating the operation of each component; the display module is arranged at the positions of the lenses of the glasses frame, electrically connected to the main control unit and used for displaying character information obtained after sign language recognition, communication between hearing-impaired people and common people is not limited by specific places any more, and instantaneity and convenience of communication are greatly improved.
Owner:HANGZHOU YIDIAN ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
Systems and methods for controlling thermal energy between hinged portions of electronic devices
A method and system to conduct thermal energy between two hinged portions of an electric device. In examples, the method employs a thermal hinge system configured to transfer or spread thermal energy, and optionally electrical energy, through a mechanical articulation or hinge in an electronic device. A thermal hinge may include a thermally conductive living hinge, complementary and / or mating thermal interface components, or a combination of both.
Owner:META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Folding optical spectacle frame
ActiveCN222653193Uincrease flexibilityNon-optical adjunctsNon-optical partsMechanical engineeringOptics
Owner:WENZHOU GREEN PLANET OPTICAL CO LTD
Hybrid antenna system for wearable devices
An antenna system comprises a combination of a loop antenna and a non-loop antenna. The loop antenna and the non-loop antenna is connected in common to a transceiver mechanism or signal feed mechanism. The non-loop antenna is in some embodiments provided by a dipole conductor. An eyewear device incorporates the antenna system, a loop conductor and a dipole conductor of the antenna system being integrated in a body of the eyewear device. The loop conductor may be provided by a lens ring that extends around a lens held by the body. The lens ring may serve both as loop conductor and as a lens retention mechanism.
Owner:SNAP INC