Eyewear with detachable adjustable electronics module

Abstract

A detachable adjustable electronics module may be removably or permanently connected to eyewear. The module may include electronics for processing audio and / or video input and / or output signals. The module may be provided with an adjustable arm, for adjustably carrying a speaker. The module and / or the speaker may be adjusted relative to the wearer in any of the anterior-posterior direction, the inferior-superior direction and laterally. Rotation adjustments may also be accomplished. Eyewear may be provided with only a single module, on a single side, or with two modules, one on each side, such as to provide stereo audio or dual mono sound.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONSRelated Applications[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 730,106, filed Mar. 23, 2010, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 331,327, filed Dec. 9, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,682,018, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 352,938, filed Feb. 13, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,461,936, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 993,217, filed Nov. 19, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,278,734, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 628,831, filed Jul. 28, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,150,526, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional No. 60 / 399,317, filed Jul. 26, 2002 and U.S. Provisional No. 60 / 460,154, filed Apr. 3, 2003, and which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 004,543, filed Dec. 4, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,966,647, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 585,593, filed Jun. 2, 2000, now U.S. Pat...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a dual speaker eyewear system that allows for adjustable speakers and a heads-up display technology. The system includes an eyeglass frame with a right and left earstem, and a electronics module that is removably mounted on the eyeglass. The electronics module contains a speaker and a display device that can be adjusted to align with the wearer's ear. The system also includes a clamp that allows for rotation of the electronics module and a connector that allows for adjustable alignment with the earstem. The system can also include a second speaker supported by the other earstem. The technical effects of this patent include improved audio and video quality for the wearer, adjustable speakers and display for optimal user accommodation, and a comfortable and adjustable wearable support for the electronics module.

Problems solved by technology

Earphones and headphones, however, are often uncomfortable to use for long periods of time.

However, with such headsets, whenever a user wants to wear glasses or sunglasses, they must adjust or remove the headset from their ears.

Further, it is often quite uncomfortable to wear both a headset and a pair of sunglasses at the same time.

Such discomfort, when applied for a long period of time, can cause muscular pain and / or headaches.

In addition, the flexible cable extending from the MP3 player to the headphones and the instability of simultaneously wearing eyewear and a headset can limit mobility of the wearer; particularly those participating in sporting activities.

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