Adjustable head-mounted device

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wearable electronic device may include one or more contact members that are adjustable or otherwise modular to enable an eyefit region defined within a lens of the wearable electronic device to move relative to a wearer's pupil. The contact member may be at least partially disposed within a cavity or recess defined within a frame of the wearable electronic device, and may be modular such that the member is removably coupled to the frame and may be replaced by different members of different sizes or shapes. Alternatively or additionally, the member may be adjustable relative to the frame such that the member extends a first distance relative to the frame in one configuration and a second distance different from the first distance relative to the frame in another configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The described examples generally relate to wearable electronic devices. More specifically, the examples relate to reconfigurable head-mounted devices, including smart glasses or computer glasses. Background Art

[0002] Head-mounted devices such as computer glasses or smart glasses are worn on the user's head and combine optical display and computing capabilities. Computer glasses are typically supported on the user's head by support arms or bands connected to the sides of the glasses. With the advent of computer glasses, wearers with a variety of physiological attributes have an increasing demand for dynamic entertainment and functionality. For example, head-mounted devices include electronic components such as displays, speakers, and cameras, whose positioning needs to adapt to various differences in users (e.g., facial feature structures, head shapes, and ear positions) and environments. Summary of the invention

[0003] According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes: a frame; a lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter; and a modular contact member. The light emitter may be coupled to the support arm and configured to provide light to a portion of the lens. The modular contact member may be at least partially disposed within the frame and removably coupled to the frame.

[0004] In some examples, the modular contact member can be a first modular contact member that is replaceable by a second modular contact member. The second modular contact member can have different dimensional attributes than the first modular contact member. The second modular contact member can extend further from the frame than the first modular contact member.

[0005] In some examples, the modular contact member can be threadably secured to the frame. In some examples, the modular contact member can be removably coupled to the frame via one or more magnets. In some examples, the modular contact member can extend a first distance from the frame in a first configuration and can be adjusted to extend a second distance from the frame in a second configuration. The second distance is different from the first distance.

[0006] In some examples, the frame may form a bridge defining a first surface and a second surface. The modular contact member may be a first modular contact member, and the wearable electronic device may further include a second modular contact member. The first modular contact member may be disposed on the first surface. The second modular contact member may be disposed on the second surface. In some examples, the support arm may define a longitudinal axis, and the light emitter may rotate about a rotation axis that intersects the longitudinal axis. In some examples, the support arm may define a longitudinal axis, and the light emitter may translate along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

[0007] According to some aspects, a wearable electronic device includes: a frame; a lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter; and a contact member. The light emitter may be coupled to the support arm and configured to provide light to a portion of the lens. The contact member may be at least partially disposed within the frame. The contact member may extend a first distance from the frame in a first configuration and may extend a second distance from the frame in a second configuration.

[0008] In some examples, in the first configuration, a portion of the lens may be in a first position relative to the wearer's pupil. In some examples, in the second configuration, a portion of the lens may be in a second position relative to the wearer's pupil. The second position may be different from the first position. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may also include an actuator coupled to the contact member. The actuator may bias the contact member between the first configuration and the second configuration. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may also include a sensor for detecting the position of the wearer's pupil relative to the portion of the lens. The contact member may be repositionable to substantially align the portion of the lens with the position of the pupil.

[0009] In some examples, the frame may form a bridge, and the contact member may be at least partially disposed within the bridge. In some examples, the contact member may define an outer surface configured to conform to a portion of a wearer's nose. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may further include a biasing element coupled to the contact member. The biasing element may bias the contact member to retract into the frame.

[0010] According to some aspects, a wearable electronic device may include: a frame; a first lens coupled to the frame; a second lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter coupled to the support arm; and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the frame. The adjustment mechanism may change the distance between the first lens and the second lens.

[0011] In some examples, the adjustment mechanism can move the first lens while the second lens remains stationary. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism can move the first lens and the second lens simultaneously. In some examples, the wearable electronic device can include a flexible material that at least partially covers the frame. At least a portion of the adjustment mechanism can be hidden by the flexible material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The present disclosure will be readily understood through the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like structural elements, and in which:

[0013] Figure 1A A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0014] Figure 1B Shows Figure 1A Side view of a head-mounted device.

[0015] Figure 2A A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0016] Figure 2B A detailed view of a head mounted device is shown.

[0017] Figure 2C A perspective view of a contact member is shown.

[0018] Figure 3 A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0019] Figure 4A A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0020] Figure 4B Shows Figure 4A A detailed view of the head-mounted device.

[0021] Figure 4C A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0022] Figure 4D Shows Figure 4C A detailed view of the head-mounted device.

[0023] Figure 4E A front view of the head mounted device is shown.

[0024] Figure 5A A side view of a light emitter coupled to a head mounted device in a first orientation is shown.

[0025] Figure 5B shows a second orientation coupled to Figure 5A Side view of the light emitter of the head-mounted device.

[0026] Figure 5C A side view of a light emitter adjustably coupled to a head mounted device is shown.

[0027] Fig. 6A A top view of a head mounted device is shown.

[0028] Figure 6B A side view of a head mounted device including an arm in a first orientation is shown.

[0029] Figure 6C The second orientation includes an arm Figure 6B Side view of a head-mounted display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] Reference will now be made specifically to the representative examples shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the examples to a preferred embodiment. On the contrary, the following description is intended to cover substitutions, modifications and equivalents that may be included in the spirit and scope of the examples defined by the appended claims.

[0031] Due to the reduction in size and weight of the electronic components required to run head mounted devices (HMDs) and the advancement in the functionality or practicality of HMDs, HMDs such as computer glasses, smart glasses, virtual reality (VR) headsets, and augmented reality (AR) headsets are becoming increasingly popular. HMDs should accommodate a variety of wearers, each of whom has various physiological characteristics that may be unique to an individual. For example, each wearer may have a different head shape, nose shape, ear position, distance between the wearer's eyes, a combination thereof, or other different physiological characteristics. In other words, each potential wearer of the HMD may have different physical attributes from another potential wearer. When trying to best coordinate the output (visual and / or audio output) of the HMD with the wearer, the obvious difference in such standardized physical attributes may cause problems. For example, the HMD may define or form an eye-fitting zone within one or more lenses, which provides visual or graphic output to the wearer. When the wearer's pupil is aligned or substantially aligned with the eye-fitting zone of the HMD, the visual or graphic output is optimal. For example, different facial features may cause the eye zone to be offset or misaligned with one wearer, while the eye zone is aligned when the HMD is worn by a different wearer. An HMD having one or more features that can adjust the eye zone relative to the wearer's eyes can be advantageous and beneficial.

[0032] One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an HMD that includes one or more modular contact members that contact a user and are adjustable or otherwise modular to move an eye zone defined within a lens of the HMD relative to a wearer's pupil. The contact member may be at least partially disposed within a cavity or recess defined within a frame of the HMD, and may be modular so that the contact member is removably coupled to the frame and replaceable with different contact members having different dimensional attributes or shapes. Alternatively or additionally, the contact member may be adjustable relative to the frame so that the contact member extends a first distance relative to the frame in one configuration and extends a second distance relative to the frame that is different from the first distance in another configuration.

[0033] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to adjusting or changing the position of the eye zone relative to the wearer's pupil by adjusting the position of the frame and / or lens relative to the wearer's pupil. For example, the HMD may include an adjustment mechanism configured to change the distance between the first lens and the second lens of the HMD. The adjustment mechanism may cause the first lens to independently transform or move while the second lens remains stationary. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism may cause the second lens to independently transform or move while the first lens remains stationary. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism may cause the first lens and the second lens to move simultaneously. Although reference is made to 4A to 4D Specific examples of adjustment mechanisms are described in detail, but these examples should not limit the components, structures, and configurations that can be used to change the distance between the first lens and the second lens of the HMD to align the wearer's pupil with the eye zone of the HMD.

[0034] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to adjusting or changing the light emitter of the HMD to change the position of the eye zone on the lens. For example, the light emitter may be coupled to the arm of the HMD and rotated about an axis or linearly translated along an axis to change or offset the position of the eye zone on the lens. In other words, the frame and lens of the HMD may remain stationary on the wearer's head while the eye zone moves on the lens to better align the eye zone with the wearer's pupil. In some examples, the light emitter may rotate and linearly translate to change or offset the position of the eye zone on the lens.

[0035] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to adjusting the orientation of one or more of the support arms of the HMD to move the eye zone relative to the wearer's pupil. For example, the orientation of the support arm may be varied relative to one or more axes to reposition the frame and / or lens on the wearer's face. Additionally or alternatively, the lens of the HMD may be repositioned relative to the frame of the HMD to better align the eye zone with the wearer's pupil. For example, one or more of the lenses may be linearly translated within the frame of the HMD to better align the eye zone with the wearer's pupil. Any aspects described herein may be combined or incorporated in any combination, such that any single example may include one or more aspects or features of any other embodiment shown or described in this disclosure.

[0036] The following will refer to Figures 1A to 6C To discuss these examples and other examples. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description of these figures given herein is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. In addition, as used herein, a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature comprising at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood to refer to a system, method, article, component, feature, or sub-feature that may include one of each listed option (e.g., only one first option, only one second option, only one third option), multiple of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options), two options at the same time (e.g., one first option and one second option), or a combination thereof (e.g., two first options and one second option).

[0037] Figure 1A and Figure 1B A front view and a side view of a head mounted device (HMD) 100 are shown, respectively. The HMD 100 may include a first support arm 102, a second support arm 104, a frame 106, a light emitter 108, and one or more lenses 110A, 110B disposed at least partially within the frame 106. The first support arm 102 and the second support arm 104 may be formed and shaped to extend at least partially around a wearer's head (not shown) to hold the HMD 100 on the user's head. For example, when the HMD 100 is worn, each of the first support arm 102 and the second support arm 104 may include a bend or curve associated with the position of the wearer's corresponding ear. In some examples, the HMD may include a strap extending around the user's head to secure the HMD 100 to the wearer. In some examples, each of the first support arm and the second support arm may be pivotably coupled to the frame 106.

[0038] In some examples, one or more electronic components of HMD 100 may be disposed in or on one or more of first support arm 102 and second support arm 104. For example, Figure 1B As shown, a plurality of electronic components, such as the light emitter 108, may be disposed on or within the first support arm 102. Other electronic components 112, 114 may alternatively or additionally be disposed within or on the first support arm 102. For example, the other electronic components 112, 114 may be one or more processors, displays, power sources (e.g., batteries), logic boards, wireless communication modules, input modules, audio devices (e.g., speakers), memory devices, cameras, microphones, combinations thereof, or any other electronic components.

[0039] The light emitter 108 may provide light to at least a portion of the first lens 110A, the second lens 110B, or both the first lens 110A and the second lens 110B. Additionally or alternatively, each of the first lens 110A and the second lens 110B may be optically coupled to a dedicated light emitter configured to supply light that presents a graphic or visual output on the corresponding lens. The light provided by the light emitter 108 may be presented to the wearer as a visual or graphic output at one or more of the lenses 110A, 110B, the visual or graphic output including one or more symbols, marks, images, depictions, visual information, other visual outputs, or combinations thereof. The graphic or visual output may be provided in addition to (i.e., overlaying) a view of the physical environment in lieu of a view of the physical environment. In some examples, the light emitter 108 may supply light to a waveguide or light pipe that transmits light from the light emitter 108 to at least a portion of the first lens 110A. In some examples, light emitter 108 may supply light to first lens 110A by projecting light directly or indirectly onto first lens 110A. Any now known or later developed mechanism capable of transmitting a graphical image to one or more of first lens 110A and second lens 110B may be incorporated into HMD 100.

[0040] The frame 106 may be coupled to one or more lenses (eg, a first lens 110A and a second lens 110B). Figure 1A As shown, frame 106 may completely surround or surround the perimeter of each of first lens 110A and second lens 110B. In some examples, frame 106 may surround only a portion of the perimeter of first lens 110A and second lens 110B. In some examples, a single lens may be coupled to frame 106 and extend substantially between first support arm 102 and second support arm 104. In some examples, as shown in FIG. Figure 1A As shown, a plurality of lenses may be coupled to the frame 106 .

[0041] The HMD 100 may include an eye zone 116 formed or otherwise disposed on a lens (e.g., the first lens 110A). The eye zone 116 may represent a portion of the first lens 110A where a wearer of the HMD 100 is able to see visual or graphical output (e.g., symbols, indicia, images, depictions, visual information, etc.). In some examples, when the HMD 100 is worn by a user, a central portion C of the eye zone 116 may not be aligned with a user's pupil 118. For example, the user's pupil 118 may be horizontally offset from a vertical axis V and / or vertically offset from a horizontal axis H that intersects the central portion C of the eye zone 116. Misalignment of the pupil 118 with the eye zone 116 may reduce or otherwise impair the quality of the user experience of the HMD 100 and cause other undesirable consequences, such as blurring, misalignment, double vision, or otherwise distorting or limiting the viewer's perception of the visual or graphical output of the HMD 100.

[0042] In some examples, the HMD may include one or more mechanisms, components, members, or other elements that enable the eye zone to be repositioned relative to the user's pupil 118 to improve the quality of the user experience and mitigate or eliminate undesirable consequences of misalignment. Figure 1A The coordinate system shown is moved or transformed along the x-axis, y-direction, z-direction, or a combination thereof. In other words, the HMD 100 can be adjusted relative to the wearer to provide excellent functionality and a higher quality user experience. FIG. 2A to FIG. 6C Examples of HMDs having one or more mechanisms, components, members, or other elements capable of repositioning the eye zone 116 relative to the wearer's pupil 118 are discussed. FIG. 2A to FIG. 6C The described features or components may be combined or incorporated in any combination, such that any single embodiment may include reference to FIG. 2A to FIG. 6C One or more features or components of any other embodiment shown or described. FIG. 2A to FIG. 6C The illustrated examples should be considered illustrative rather than limiting of the overall structure and components that may be used to implement the aspects disclosed herein.

[0043] Figure 2AA front view of HMD 200 is shown. HMD 200 may be substantially similar to the HMDs described herein (such as HMD 100), including some or all of the features of the HMDs described herein. For example, HMD 200 may include a first support arm 202, a second support arm 204, a frame 206, a light emitter 208, and one or more lenses 210A, 210B disposed at least partially within the frame 206. HMD 200 may also include contact members 212A, 212B disposed within respective recessed portions 214A, 214B of the frame 206. Each of the contact members 212A, 212B may be configured to adjustably displace the frame 206 relative to the wearer's nose to align or otherwise reposition the eye region 216 relative to the wearer's pupil 218. For example, the frame 206 and the lenses 210A may be disposed relative to the wearer's nose. Figure 2A The coordinate system shown moves along the x-direction, y-direction, z-direction, or a combination thereof. Each of the contact members 212A, 212B may be disposed on a respective surface (eg, first surface 213A and second surface 213B) of the bridge 220 formed by the frame 206 .

[0044] Although Figure 2A A pair of contact members 212A, 212B is shown, but fewer than two or more than two contact members may be incorporated into the HMD 200. Additionally or alternatively, although the contact members 212A, 212B are Figure 2A 204, the contact members 212A, 212B may be disposed anywhere on the frame 206 or the support arms 202, 204. For example, the HMD may include a single contact member disposed at the top of the bridge 220 (see Figure 3 ) or in other areas of frame 206.

[0045] In some examples, one or both of the contact members 212A, 212B can be modular or replaceable within their respective recesses 214A, 214B, such that the contact members 212A, 212B can be replaced with one or more other contact members having different dimensional attributes, shapes, contours, combinations thereof, or other attributes than the contact members 212A, 212B. For example, the position of the wearer's pupil 218 can be adjusted relative to the eye zone 216 by changing the distance D that the contact member 212A extends from the frame 206. In some examples, the distance D can be a first distance before the contact member 212A is replaced with a contact member having different attributes and a second distance after the contact member 212A is replaced with a contact member having different attributes. The contact members 212A, 212B may be removably attached or coupled within the recesses 214A, 214B of the frame 206, for example, by one or more magnets, fasteners, friction / interference fit, adhesives, or any other mechanism for removably coupling the contact members 212A, 212B to the frame 206.

[0046] In some examples, one or both of the contact members 212A, 212B may be adjustable relative to the frame 206 such that the contact members 212A, 212B may move or translate to move the frame 206 and lens 210A relative to the wearer's pupil 218. For example, the frame 206 may be adjustable relative to the wearer's pupil 218. Figure 2A The coordinate system shown is repositioned relative to the wearer's pupil 218 along the x-direction, y-direction, z-direction, or a combination thereof. Thus, the position of the wearer's pupil 218 can be adjusted relative to the eye zone 216 by changing the distance D that the contact member 212A extends from the frame 206. The contact member 212A can be adjusted relative to the eye zone 216. Figure 2A The coordinate system shown extends and retracts along the x-direction, the y-direction, the z-direction, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the distance D may be a first distance before adjusting the contact member 212A and a second distance after the contact member 212A has been adjusted. The first distance may be greater than or equal to the second distance. Although the distance D is described with reference to the contact member 212A, the description is equally applicable to the contact member 212B. In some examples, a stepper motor, an actuator, a solenoid, an expandable and retractable bladder, a servo motor, a sliding wedge, a cam, a gear mesh, one or more tracks, a combination thereof, or any other mechanism may be used to incrementally extend or retract one or more of the contact members 212A, 212B relative to the frame 206, and thereby change the distance D. In some examples, one or more of the contact members 212A, 212B may be biased to retract into the frame 206. For example, the HMD 200 may include one or more springs, elastic elements, or other biasing elements (not shown) coupled to the contact members 212A, 212B.

[0047] Figure 2B Detailed view of HMD 200 is shown. In some examples, the contour of contact member 212A can be designed to more evenly contact the wearer's nose (not shown). For example, contact member 212A can form a contoured surface 222. Contact member 212A can be repositioned or adjusted relative to frame 206 in one or more directions. For example, contact member 212A can be arranged along axis A extending horizontally substantially parallel to frame 206. H (i.e., along Figure 2B The contact member 212A is repositioned along the axis A H The translation can horizontally shift the HMD 200 relative to the wearer's pupil 218, and thereby enable the eye zone 216 of the HMD 200 to be horizontally aligned with the pupil 218. Additionally or alternatively, the contact member 212A can be arranged along an axis A extending substantially parallel to the vertical axis of the frame 206. V (i.e., along Figure 2B The coordinate system shown in the y direction is repositioned along the axis A. V The translation may vertically displace the HMD 200 relative to the wearer's pupil 218 and thereby enable the eye zone 216 of the HMD 200 to be vertically aligned with the pupil 218. Additionally or alternatively, the contact member 212A may be arranged along an axis A extending substantially perpendicular to the frame 206. P (i.e., along Figure 2B The coordinate system shown in the z direction is repositioned along the axis A. P The translation may change the gap or space between the HMD 200 and the wearer's pupil 218, thereby making the gap or space between the eye area 216 of the HMD 200 and the wearer's pupil 218 reach a desired distance. Figure 2B The contact member 212A shown depicts a H , A V and A P , but the description applies equally to contact member 212B.

[0048] Figure 2CA perspective view of the contact member 212A is shown. In some examples, the contact member 212A may include a cover portion 224 and a main body portion 226. The cover portion 224 may be formed of a flexible or semi-flexible material, such as a material having a polymer, an organic fabric, a synthetic fabric, or a combination thereof. The cover portion 224 may at least partially surround the main body portion 226. In some examples, the cover portion 224 may provide a less irritating joint on the wearer's skin, for example by providing a cushioned or padded joint between the HMD 200 and the wearer. In some examples, the cover portion 224 may provide a joint between the HMD 200 and the wearer, the joint having a relatively high coefficient of friction (greater than 1), which can better keep the HMD 200 in a stationary position relative to the wearer. In some examples, the cover portion 224 may be replaceable or can be cleaned between two uses of the HMD 200. The cover portion 224 may be removably or permanently coupled to the main body portion 226, for example, by adhesive, fasteners, friction fit, elasticity, molding, co-molding, interlocking features, combinations thereof, or any other mechanism for coupling the cover portion 224 to the main body portion 226.

[0049] In some examples, the body portion 226 can be relatively more rigid than the cover portion 224. The body portion 226 can be formed of or include a rigid or semi-rigid polymer, metal, ceramic, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the body portion 226 can be removably coupled to the frame 206. For example, the body portion 226 can include one or more through holes 228A, 228B and can be threadably coupled to the frame 206 via one or more fasteners 230A, 230B at least partially disposed within the respective through holes 228A, 228B. In some examples, one or more magnets (not shown) can be disposed within the through holes 228A, 228B and magnetically couple the contact member 212A to the frame 206. Although reference has been made to Figure 2C The illustrated contact member 212A depicts a cover portion 224 and a body portion 226, but the description is equally applicable to the contact member 212B.

[0050] Figure 3A front view of an HMD 300 is shown. The HMD 300 may be substantially similar to the HMDs described herein (such as HMDs 100, 200), including some or all of the features of the HMDs described herein. For example, the HMD 300 may include a first support arm 302, a second support arm 304, a frame 306, a light emitter 308, and one or more lenses 310A, 310B at least partially disposed within the frame 306. The HMD 300 may also include a contact member 312 disposed within a recess 314 defined by the frame 306. The contact member 312 may be configured to adjustably displace the frame 306 relative to the wearer's nose to align or otherwise reposition the eye zone 316 relative to the wearer's pupil 318. For example, the frame 306 and the lenses 310A, 310B may be disposed relative to the wearer's nose. Figure 3 The coordinate system shown is shifted in the y direction.

[0051] In some examples, the contact member 312 can be contoured to more evenly contact or conform to the bridge of the wearer's nose (such as via a nose conforming surface) so that the weight of the HMD 300 is distributed over a larger surface area. For example, the contact member 312 can form a contoured surface 320. In some examples, the HMD can include a single contact member (see Figure 3 ), a pair or group of contact members (see Figure 2A ) or more than two contact members (e.g., Figure 2A and Figure 3 A single contact member (e.g., contact member 312) may be coupled to frame 306 and configured to move HMD 300 in a single direction relative to the wearer, and thereby enable eye zone 316 to align with pupil 318 (e.g., along the same axis as the pupil 318) when pupil 318 is misaligned in only a single direction. Figure 3 The y-direction of the coordinate system shown is not vertically aligned).

[0052] Figure 4A 4 shows a front view of HMD 400. HMD 400 may be substantially similar to other HMDs described herein (such as HMDs 100, 200, 300) and may include some or all of the features of other HMDs described herein. For example, HMD 400 may include a first support arm 402, a second support arm 404, a frame 406, one or more light emitters 408A, 408B, and one or more lenses 410A, 410B at least partially disposed within frame 406. Figure 4AAs shown, in some examples, HMD 400 or any other HMD described herein may include multiple light emitters. For example, a first light emitter 408A may be coupled to the first support arm 402, and a second light emitter 408B may be coupled to the second support arm 406. The first light emitter 408A may provide light to at least a portion of the first lens 410A, and the second light emitter 408B may provide light to at least a portion of the second lens 410B. The light provided by one or more light emitters 408A, 408B may be presented to the wearer at one or more of the lenses 410A, 410B as a visual or graphical output, which includes one or more symbols, marks, images, depictions, visual information, other visual output, or a combination thereof. The visual or graphical output may be provided in place of a view of the physical environment or in addition to (i.e., overlaying) the physical environment. In some examples, one or more light emitters 408A, 408B may supply light to a waveguide or light pipe that transmits the light to at least a portion of the first lens 410A and / or the second lens 410B.

[0053] In some examples, the HMD 400 may also include an adjustment mechanism 412 coupled to the frame 406. The adjustment mechanism 412 may be configured to adjustably displace the corresponding portions 414A, 414B of the frame 406 relative to the wearer to align or otherwise reposition the corresponding eye zones 416A, 416B relative to the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B. For example, the adjustment mechanism 412 may change the distance between the first lens 410A and the second lens 410B. The adjustment mechanism 412 may change the distance between the first lens 410A and the second lens 410B manually (e.g., actively adjusted by the user), passively (e.g., automatically adjusted by the HMD based on, for example, the detection of the wearer's pupil 418A relative to the eye zone 416A), or a combination thereof. For example, the HMD 400 may optionally include one or more sensors (not shown) to detect the positional relationship between the wearer's eyes or a portion thereof and the HMD 400 or a portion thereof. In some examples, adjustment mechanism 412 may reposition or move first lens 410A while second lens 410B remains stationary relative to adjustment mechanism 412. In some examples, adjustment mechanism 412 may reposition or move first lens 410A and second lens 410B relative to adjustment mechanism 412 simultaneously.

[0054] In some examples, at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism 412 can be covered or coated with a flexible material 436 (see Figure 4E), thereby at least partially hiding the adjustment mechanism 412 from the wearer. For example, a flexible material such as an elastic polymer or fabric can be coupled to the frame 406 and at least partially hide the adjustment mechanism 412. In some examples, the flexible material 436 can be deformed (e.g., elastically deformed) to continuously bridge between the first portion 414A of the frame 406 and the second portion 414B of the frame 406, regardless of the spatial variation in the distance between the first portion 414A and the second portion 414B caused by the adjustment mechanism 412 on the frame 406. In other words, the flexible material 436 can cover or hide the adjustment mechanism 412 before, during, and after the adjustment mechanism 412 modifies the HMD 400 to better align the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B with the corresponding eye zones 416A, 416B (see Figure 4E ).

[0055] Figure 4B Shows Figure 4ADetailed view of HMD 400 shown, the HMD includes a non-limiting example of an adjustment mechanism 412. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism 412 can enable a first portion 414A of the frame 406, a second portion 414B of the frame 406, or a combination thereof to translate or move relative to the adjustment mechanism 412. For example, the adjustment mechanism 412 can be adjustably and independently coupled to the first portion 414A and the second portion 414B such that the first portion 414A and / or the second portion 414B can move relative to the adjustment mechanism 412. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism 412 can include a middle portion 420 defining one or more cavities or channels 422A, 422B that are configured to removably receive respective protrusions 424A, 424B of the first portion 414A and the second portion 414B. Each of the respective protrusions 424A, 424B can be movably coupled within the respective channels 422A, 422B such that the first portion 414A and the second portion 414B of the frame 406 can be laterally displaced along a horizontal axis (indicated by arrow 426) relative to the middle portion 420. Each of the respective protrusions 424A, 424B can be adjusted or moved relative to its channel 422A, 422B by a stepper motor, an actuator, a solenoid, an expandable and retractable bladder, a servo motor, a sliding wedge, a cam, a gear mesh, one or more tracks, a combination thereof, or any other mechanism capable of incrementally extending or retracting the respective protrusions 424A, 424B relative to the middle portion 420. In some examples, the adjustment mechanism 412 can include a contact member 428 that is contoured to more evenly contact or conform to the bridge of the wearer's nose (such as through a nose conforming surface). The contact member 428 can remain stationary relative to the middle portion 420, or can be repositionable to displace the HMD 400 in one or more directions relative to the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B. For example, the contact member 428 can be substantially similar to the contact members described herein (such as the contact member 312), including some or all of the features of the contact members.

[0056] Figure 4C and Figure 4D 4 shows another example of an HMD 400 having an adjustment mechanism 412 configured to adjustably reposition the frame 406 relative to the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B to better align the eye zones 416A, 416B with the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B. In some examples, at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism 412 can be covered or coated by a flexible material, thereby at least partially hiding the adjustment mechanism 412 from the wearer. For example, a flexible material such as an elastic polymer or fabric can be coupled to the frame 406 and at least partially hide the adjustment mechanism 412 (see Figure 4E ).

[0057] Figure 4D Shows Figure 4C Detailed view of HMD 400 shown, the HMD includes another example of adjustment mechanism 412. In some examples, adjustment mechanism 412 may include intermediate portion 420 that is repositionable along bridge 430 of frame 406 to adjustably reposition frame 406 relative to wearer pupils 418A, 418B. For example, adjustment mechanism 412 may include biasing element 432A (e.g., spring) and interlock 432B (e.g., ball bearing) to adjustably retain intermediate portion 420 at one of a plurality of separate interlock features 434A-434C disposed along bridge 430 (e.g., recess). Additionally or alternatively, adjustment mechanism 412 may include one or more tracks, gears, teeth, fasteners, motors such as stepper motors, dovetails, combinations thereof, or any other features to adjustably retain intermediate portion 420 at a desired position along bridge 430. In some examples, adjustment mechanism 412 may include a contact member 428 that is contoured to more evenly contact or conform to the bridge of the wearer's nose (such as through a nose conforming surface). Contact member 428 may remain stationary relative to middle portion 420, or may be repositionable to displace HMD 400 in one or more directions relative to the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B. For example, contact member 428 may be substantially similar to contact members described herein (such as contact member 312), and / or include some or all of the features of contact members.

[0058] Figure 4E The adjustment mechanism 412 is shown covered or coated by a flexible material 436 such that the adjustment mechanism 412 is at least partially hidden from the wearer. For example, the flexible material 436 can be an elastic polymer or fabric that can be coupled around all or a portion of the frame 406. In some examples, the flexible material 436 can be deformed (e.g., elastically deformed) to continuously bridge between the first portion 414A of the frame 406 and the second portion 414B of the frame 406, regardless of the spatial variation in the distance between the first portion 414A and the second portion 414B caused by the adjustment mechanism 412 on the frame 406. In other words, the flexible material 436 can cover or hide the adjustment mechanism 412 before, during, and after the adjustment mechanism 412 modifies the HMD 400 to better align the wearer's pupils 418A, 418B with the corresponding eye zones 416A, 416B.

[0059] Figure 5A and Figure 5B500. HMD 500 may be substantially similar to other HMDs described herein (such as HMDs 100, 200, 300, 400) and may include some or all of the features of other HMDs described herein. For example, HMD 500 may include a first support arm 502, a second support arm (not shown), a frame 506, one or more light emitters 508, and one or more lenses 510 disposed at least partially within the frame 506. In some examples, light emitter 508 may rotate about an axis of rotation A that intersects a longitudinal axis L defined by first support arm 502. 1 Rotate (extend inward / outward as shown). Figure 5A , light emitter 508 is shown in a first configuration or first orientation. Figure 5B , the light emitter 508 is shown in a second configuration or second orientation, wherein the light emitter 508 has been rotated about the rotation axis A. 1 Rotation. For example, the light emitter 508 can be rotated by an angle θ so that the light 512 provided by the light emitter 508 can be propagated toward or otherwise presented to the wearer at a different location on the lens 510 in the second configuration than in the first configuration. The angle θ can be greater than about 3 degrees, between about 3 degrees and about 5 degrees, between about 5 degrees and about 10 degrees, between about 10 degrees and about 15 degrees, between about 15 degrees and about 20 degrees, between about 20 degrees and about 25 degrees, or greater than 25 degrees.

[0060] In some examples, changing the orientation of light emitter 508 at angle θ can cause light emitter 508 to provide or supply light to a different portion of lens 510 (e.g., such that the eye zone is illuminated at a different location on lens 510) than the portion of lens 510 that is illuminated in the non-rotated configuration (see Figure 5A ). For example, rotating or reorienting the light emitter 508 may cause the light 512 to be emitted or projected directly onto the lens 510 at a different location. Additionally or alternatively, the light 512 may be supplied to a waveguide or light pipe that transmits the light 512 to a portion of the lens 510 that is in contact with the lens 510. Figure 5A The first configuration shown is different from the parts.

[0061] Figure 5C A side view of a light emitter 508 is shown, which is coupled to the HMD 500 so that the light emitter 508 can be along an axis A. 2The lens 510 may be adapted to move or slide to adjustably provide or supply light 512 to different portions of the lens 510 and better align the eye zone (not shown) with the wearer's pupil. For example, the HMD 500 may include a stepper motor, an actuator, a solenoid, an expandable and retractable bladder, a motor such as a servo motor, a sliding wedge, a cam, a gear mesh, one or more tracks, a combination thereof, or any other mechanism to move the lens 510 along the axis A. 2 Incrementally translate light emitter 508. Axis A 2 The light emitter 508 may be perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L defined by the first support arm 502. In some examples, the light emitter 508 may be arranged along the axis A. 2 The distance or length of translation or movement is to adjustably provide or supply light 512 to different portions of the lens 510. For example, the distance or length can be greater than about 3 mm, between about 3 mm and about 5 mm, between about 5 mm and about 10 mm, between about 10 mm and about 15 mm, between about 15 mm and 20 mm, between about 20 mm and about 25 mm, or greater than 25 mm.

[0062] Fig. 6A A top view of HMD 600 is shown. HMD 600 may be substantially similar to other HMDs described herein (such as HMD 100, 200, 300, 400, 500) and include some or all of the features of other HMDs described herein. For example, HMD 600 may include a first support arm 602, a second support arm 604, a frame 606, one or more light emitters 608, and one or more lenses 610A, 610B disposed at least partially within the frame 606. The first support arm 602 may include a proximal end 612 and a distal end 614. The proximal end 612 may be coupled (e.g., rotatably coupled) to the frame 606. In some examples, the distal end 614 may be rotated or translated so that the position of the frame 606 is adjusted relative to the wearer to better align the eye area on the lens 610A with the wearer's pupil. For example, a motor, gear mechanism, solenoid, or other mechanism can be actuated to move the distal end 614 of the first support arm 602 from the first configuration C to the distal end 614 of the first support arm 602. 1 Shift to the second configuration C 2 (See Fig. 6A ). In the second configuration C 2 In the embodiment, the first arm 602 can generate a force F on the wearer's head. 1 , causing the frame 602 to shift in one direction (indicated by arrow 616 and relative to Fig. 6A The coordinate system shown is shifted in the x-direction) to better align the eye area on lens 610A with the wearer's pupil. 1Described as being associated with first support arm 602, second support arm 604 may alternatively or additionally generate a force that displaces frame 606 to better align an eye zone on lens 610A with a wearer's pupil. Fig. 6A The example shown in is only a non-limiting representation of this aspect of the present disclosure. In some examples, the force F 1 Additionally or alternatively, the second arm 604 may be Fig. 6A The invention can be applied in the same direction as shown or in a different direction (eg, in opposite directions, such as toward first support arm 602).

[0063] In some examples, one or more of the first support arm 602 and the second support arm 604 can be coupled (e.g., pivotably coupled) to the frame 606 so that one or more of the first support arm 602 and the second support arm 604 can additionally or alternatively rotate or translate relative to the frame 606 to move relative to the frame 606. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C The coordinate system shown is displaced in the y-direction by the distal end 614. For example, Figure 6B and Figure 6C 6 shows a side view of an HMD 600 including one or more of a first support arm 602 and a second support arm 604 in a first orientation and a second orientation, respectively. Figure 6B ), first support arm 602 may be disposed at an angle Φ above (e.g., in the positive y direction) the original configuration of first support arm 602 (as shown by line 618). Rotating or translating first support arm 602 by angle Φ above (e.g., in the positive y direction) the original configuration of first support arm 602 (as shown by line 618) may cause frame 606 to translate or shift in the negative y direction (as shown by arrow 620) to better align the wearer's pupil with the eye zone formed on lens 610A. When first support arm 602 is in the second configuration (see Figure 6C ), the first support arm 602 may be disposed at an angle Φ below (e.g., in the negative y direction) the original configuration of the first support arm 602 (as shown by line 618). Rotating or translating the first support arm 602 at an angle Φ below (e.g., in the negative y direction) the original configuration of the first support arm 602 (as shown by line 618) may cause the frame 606 to translate or shift in the positive y direction (as shown by arrow 622) to better align the wearer's pupil with the eye zone formed on the lens 610A. Although the first support arm 602 is mentioned above, the second support arm 604 may additionally or alternatively be as described above with reference to FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C The transformation or shift.

[0064] The computer glasses described herein can be used in conjunction with a variety of computer-based realities. For example, a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment refers to a fully or partially simulated environment that people perceive and / or interact with via an electronic system. These glasses can be used in a mixed reality environment. Compared to a VR environment designed to be completely based on computer-generated sensory input, a mixed reality (MR) environment refers to a simulated environment designed to introduce sensory input from a physical environment or its representation in addition to computer-generated sensory input (e.g., virtual objects). In addition, an augmented virtual (AV) environment refers to a simulated environment in which a virtual or computer-generated environment combines one or more sensory inputs from a physical environment.

[0065] Personal information data can be used with the various embodiments described herein when collected using authorized and well-established secure privacy policies and practices. The disclosed technology is still operable without such personal information data.

[0066] It should be understood that the details of the above inventive system and method may be combined in various combinations and with alternative components. The scope of the inventive system and method will be further understood by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device, comprising: frame; a lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter coupled to the support arm, the light emitter providing light to a portion of the lens; and A contact member is at least partially disposed within the frame, the contact member being removably coupled to the frame.

2. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The contact member includes a first modular contact member having a first dimensional attribute and a second modular contact member having a second dimensional attribute different from the first dimensional attribute; and The first modular contact member is replaceable by the second modular contact member. 3 . The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the second modular contact member extends further from the frame than the first modular contact member. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the contact member is fastened to the frame by threads. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the contact member is removably coupled to the frame via a magnet. 6 . The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the contact member extends a first distance from the frame in a first configuration and extends a second distance from the frame in a second configuration, the second distance being different from the first distance.

7. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The lens includes a first lens and also includes a second lens coupled to the frame; The frame forms a bridge between the first lens and the second lens, the frame defining a first surface and a second surface; The contact member comprises a first modular contact member and a second modular contact member; The first modular contact member is disposed on the first surface; and The second modular contact member is disposed on the second surface.

8. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The support arm defines a longitudinal axis; and The light emitter rotates about a rotation axis that intersects the longitudinal axis.

9. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The support arm defines a longitudinal axis; and The light emitter translates along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

10. A wearable electronic device, comprising: frame; a lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter coupled to the support arm, the light emitter configured to provide light to a portion of the lens; and A contact member is at least partially disposed within the frame and extends a first distance from the frame in a first configuration and a second distance from the frame in a second configuration.

11. The wearable device according to claim 10, wherein: In the first configuration, the portion of the lens is disposed at a first position relative to a pupil of a wearer of the wearable electronic device; and In the second configuration, the portion of the lens is disposed at a second position relative to the pupil of the wearer of the wearable electronic device.

12. The wearable device of claim 10, further comprising an actuator coupled to the contact member and biasing the contact member between the first configuration and the second configuration.

13. The wearable device of claim 10, further comprising a sensor for detecting a position of a wearer's pupil relative to the portion of the lens.

14. The wearable device according to claim 10, wherein: The frame defines a bridge; and The contact member is at least partially disposed within the bridge.

15. The wearable device of claim 10, wherein the contact member comprises a nose-conforming surface.

16. The wearable device of claim 10, further comprising a biasing element coupled to the contact member, wherein the contact member is biased to retract into the frame.

17. A wearable electronic device, comprising: frame; a first lens coupled to the frame; a second lens coupled to the frame; a support arm coupled to the frame; a light emitter coupled to the support arm, the light emitter providing light to a portion of the first lens; and An adjustment mechanism is coupled to the frame and is configured to adjust a distance between the first lens and the second lens.

18. The wearable electronic device of claim 17, wherein the adjustment mechanism moves the first lens relative to the frame.

19. The wearable electronic device of claim 17, wherein the adjustment mechanism moves the first lens and the second lens relative to the frame.

20. The wearable electronic device of claim 17, further comprising a flexible material at least partially covering the frame, wherein at least a portion of the adjustment mechanism is hidden by the flexible material.

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