Nosepiece for a head-mountable device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to nosepieces for head-mountable devices. A wearable electronic display device can include a display assembly including a structural frame, a housing coupled to the structural frame and defining an outer surface, and a display coupled to the structural frame. The wearable electronic display device also includes a face interface coupled to the display assembly and configured to extend between a user's face and the housing, and an adaptable nosepiece. The adaptable nosepiece can be coupled to at least one of the display assembly or the face interface, can be configured to contact a user's nose, and includes an outer shell and a fluid-like material disposed within the outer shell. The adaptable nosepiece can conform to a shape of the user's nose.

Description

Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 747,243, filed January 20, 2025, entitled “NOSEPIECE FOR HEAD MOUNTABLEDEVICE,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates in general to wearable electronic devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to conformal and adaptable nosepieces for wearable electronic devices. Background Technology

[0003] Recent advancements in portable computing have spurred increased use of head-mounted devices. Comfort is crucial for users to adopt head-mounted devices for extended periods. One component influencing comfort is the nosepiece, which rests against the user's face and distributes the weight of the head-mounted device across the bridge of the nose. The nosepiece also helps hold the head-mounted device in place, preventing it from sliding down the user's face. However, the nose is a unique feature for each user, varying in length, width, and depth, and is sensitive to support loads, especially over extended periods. Current nosepieces for head-mounted devices are typically made from generic molds and have limited adjustability. The adjustability of current head-mounted devices does not fully address pressure points and discomfort. Therefore, there is a need in the art for an adjustable nosepiece that can comfortably conform to a wider range of nose shapes and sizes while remaining stable during use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In at least one example of this disclosure, a wearable electronic display device may include a display component. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device further includes a display component comprising a structural frame. In some examples, the wearable display device further includes a display component comprising a housing coupled to the structural frame and defining an outer surface. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device further includes a display coupled to the structural frame. In some examples, the wearable electronic display device includes a face mount. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes a face mount coupled to the display component and configured to extend between a user's face and the housing. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes an adaptable nose piece. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes an adaptable nose piece coupled to at least one of the display component or the face mount and configured to contact a user's nose. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece includes a housing. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece includes a flowable material disposed within the housing. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece is conformable to the shape of a user's nose.

[0005] In some examples, the wearable electronic device may further include a shape memory material in which at least one of the housing or flowable material is included. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may further include an adaptable nose member in which at least one of a thermoformable material or an electroformable material is included. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may include an adaptable nose member in which the adaptable nose member is removable. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may include an adaptable nose member in which at least one of the height, width, or depth is adjustable. In some examples, the wearable electronic device may include an adaptable nose member in which the adaptable nose member includes a first shape and a second shape upon contact with the nose, and the adaptable nose member is configured to spring back from the second shape to the first shape. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes an adaptable nose member in which a U-shaped inclined curvature is included. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes an adaptable nose member and a facial interface further configured to reduce ambient light reaching the user's eyes. In some examples, the wearable electronic device includes a flowable material in which a sphere is included.

[0006] In at least one example of this disclosure, a head-mounted device may include a structural frame defining a housing configured to include a display. In some examples, the head-mounted device may include a face joint coupled to at least one of the structural frame and the display. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a face joint extending between a user's head and at least one of the structural frame and the display, the face joint being coupled to the structural frame and having a first end and a second end, the face joint extending longitudinally around the display from the first end to the second end. In some examples, the head-mounted device may include a nose piece positioned between the first and second ends, the nose piece including a housing and a flowable material within the housing.

[0007] In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a first nose piece, a second nose piece, and the first and second nose pieces are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the nose. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a housing comprising a flexible material such that at least one of the height, width, or depth of the nose piece is adjustable. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a removable nose piece. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a housing or a flowable material comprising a shape memory material. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a facial joint capable of being removed or folded independently of the nose piece.

[0008] In at least one example of this disclosure, an adaptable nose device may include a housing and a fluidic material within the housing. In some examples, the adaptable nose device may include a connector configured to attach the adaptable nose device to a head-mounted device. In some examples, the adaptable nose device is configured to conform to the nose of a user when the user wears the head-mounted device. In some examples, the adaptable nose device may include a fluidic material comprising a plurality of free-floating members. In some examples, the adaptable nose device includes a plurality of fluidic materials, wherein each of the plurality of free-floating members has a diameter of less than about 1 cm. In some examples, the adaptable nose device includes a fluidic material comprising a plurality of free-floating members, wherein each of the plurality of free-floating members comprises at least one of a foam or a gel. In some examples, the adaptable nose device includes a fluidic material whose shape is configured to change upon contact with the nose via the user's body heat. Attached Figure Description

[0009] This disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same structural elements: Figure 1 A front view of an example of a wearable electronic display device is shown; Figure 2 A front view of an example of a head-mounted display device with a first nose piece and a second nose piece is shown, wherein each nose piece is configured to be placed on opposite sides of the nose. Figure 3 A rear perspective view of an example of a head-mounted display device is shown; Figure 4 An example of a cross-sectional view of an adaptable nose piece is shown; Figure 5 An example of an adaptable nose piece that springs back from a second shape to a first shape after exposure to changes in temperature or charge is shown; Figure 6A A top perspective view of an example of the pleated housing of the nose piece is shown; and Figure 6B A side view of an example of a pleated shell is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0010] Reference will now be made in detail to the representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the embodiments to a single preferred embodiment. Rather, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may be included within the substance and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0011] The following disclosure relates to display components and nose pieces for head-mounted display devices. Current nose pieces for head-mounted devices are typically made from generic molds and have limited adjustability, resulting in pressure points, discomfort, and improper fit for some users with different nose shapes and sizes. The adjustability of current head-mounted devices does not fully address the problems of pressure points and discomfort. Therefore, the devices and systems for head-mounted devices described herein include adjustable nose pieces that can comfortably conform to a wide range of nose shapes and sizes while remaining stable during use. The devices, systems, and methods of this disclosure improve user comfort and broaden the potential user base for head-mounted devices.

[0012] In some examples, wearable electronic display devices may include a display assembly, a facial engagement portion, and an adaptable nose piece coupled together. At least the facial engagement portion can rest against a user's face during use, while the adaptable nose piece holds the wearable electronic display device in place by resting on the user's nose or bridge of the nose. The adaptable nose piece may include a housing and a fluid or flowable material disposed within the housing, and is configured to conform to the shape of the user's nose. The fluid or flowable material can be any liquid or gel with sufficiently low viscosity that will flow from one location to another under applied force or pressure. For example, the fluid or flowable material can be any material exhibiting liquid properties. In some examples, the fluid or flowable material has a viscosity of less than about 20,000 CPs at room temperature. The adaptable nose piece can conform to a wide variety of user nose shapes to ensure that the wearable electronic device remains in place during use, but does so in a comfortable and customizable manner, allowing users with different nasal structures and shapes to experience comfort when wearing the wearable electronic display device.

[0013] In some examples, a head-mounted device (such as a wearable electronic display device) may include a structural frame and a display. The head-mounted device may also include a face joint attached to the structural frame and / or the display. This face joint may longitudinally surround the structural frame and the display, thus having a first end and a second end, with a nose piece positioned between the ends. The nose piece and the face joint may optionally form a light seal that blocks ambient light from entering the user's eyes to prevent interference and allow the user to engage more fully with the visual media viewed on the head-mounted device. The nose piece may be used together with the face joint as a light seal. However, when a light seal is not preferred for the user, the face joint may be removed or folded independently of the adaptable nose piece without compromising the user's comfort and customizable fit of the head-mounted device.

[0014] In some examples, an adaptable nose piece may include a housing and a fluid or flowable material within the housing. When a user wears the head-mounted device, the housing and / or the fluidic material within the housing can help the nose piece conform to the unique shape of the user's nose. The material of the housing and / or the fluid or flowable material within the housing may have shape memory, meaning that once a user wears the adaptable nose piece, it forms a customized fit to the shape of that user's nose. Similarly, the material of the housing and / or the fluidic material within the housing may be formable, such as thermoformable or electroformable, so that the shape of the nose piece can change when a trigger (such as heat or charge) is applied to it. This ensures that the adaptable nose piece is customized and most comfortable for each individual user wearing it.

[0015] The following text is for reference only. Figures 1 to 6BThese embodiments and other embodiments are discussed. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, method, article of manufacture, component, feature, or sub-feature including at least one of the first, second, or third options should be understood to refer to a system, method, article of manufacture, component, feature, or sub-feature that may include one option of each listed option (e.g., only one first option, only one second option, only one third option), multiple options of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options), two options simultaneously (e.g., one first option and one second option), or combinations thereof (e.g., two first options and one second option).

[0016] Figure 1 A wearable electronic display device 100 is shown. The wearable electronic display device 100 can be configured to be worn on the head of a user 102 and display visual media to the user. In some examples, the visual media displayed by the wearable electronic display device 100 may include video, live streaming, websites, recordings, virtual reality scenes, television, or other forms of visual media. The wearable electronic display device 100 may include a display 104 configured to generate content. In some examples, the content generated by the display 104 may be visual media. In some examples, the display 104 may be a display assembly including multiple displays, sensors, screens, etc. The display 104 may be coupled to a structural frame 106. In some examples, the structural frame 106 may be coupled to a housing 108 defining an outer surface. The wearable electronic device 100 may also include a face mount 110 configured to rest on or press against the user's face when the device 100 is worn. In some examples, the face mount 110 may be coupled to any component of the display assembly, including the display 104, the structural frame 106, or the housing 108. The face joint 110 may be further configured to extend between the face of the user 102 and the housing 108. The face joint 110 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that in this example of the wearable electronic display device 100, the face joint 110, along with other components of the wearable electronic display device 100, is not directly visible from the front perspective view, but is behind other components of the wearable electronic display device, such as, for example, the structural frame 106 or the display 104.

[0017] In some examples, the wearable electronic display device may include an adaptable nose piece 112 configured to contact the nose of user 102. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 112 may be configured to rest on the user's face and hold the wearable electronic display device 100 in place to prevent slippage. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 112 may conform to the unique nose shape of user 102 to help improve the user's viewing experience by increasing comfort, thereby allowing the user to have a better experience and potentially use the wearable electronic display device 100 for a longer period of time. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 112 may be coupled to a display assembly. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 112 may be coupled to a facial engagement portion 110. The adaptable nose piece 112 may include a housing 114 and a fluid or flowable material 116 disposed within the housing.

[0018] Figure 1 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 1 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown below. (See below for reference.) Figure 2 Examples of adjustable nose parts, movable coupling parts, and linear actuators are given.

[0019] Figure 2An example of a head-mounted device 200 is shown. The head-mounted device 200 may include goggles, headphones, glasses, or other types of frames configured to be mounted on the nose 202 of a user 204. The head-mounted device 200 may include a nose piece 206. The nose piece 206 is shown in dashed lines to indicate that in this example of the head-mounted device 200, the nose piece 206, along with other components of the head-mounted device 200, is not directly visible from the front perspective view, but is behind other components of the head-mounted device, such as, for example, structural frame 214 or display 216. The nose piece may be attached to one or more of the structural frame 214, face joint 218, display 216, or housing. The nose piece 206 may include a first nose piece 208 and a second nose piece 210. In some examples, the first nose piece 208 and the second nose piece 210 are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the nose 202 or bridge of the user 204. In some examples, the nose piece 206 may be adaptable and may include a housing 212 positioned behind at least one of the structural frame 214 or the display 216. The housing 212 may be conformable to a unique shape to facilitate a comfortable nose piece 206, thereby achieving a comfortable user experience. When a user 204 with unique facial features (including the nose 202) wears the head-mounted device 200, the adaptable nose piece 206 can help avoid discomfort for the user 204 related to hot spots from the nose piece 206 being too small or the device sliding off the nose piece 206 being too large for those users 204.

[0020] Figure 2 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 2 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0021] Figure 3 An example of a rear perspective view of a head-mounted device 300 is shown. In some examples, the head-mounted device 300 may include a structural frame 302 defining a housing 304. The housing may include a display 306 capable of displaying various types of visual media. In some examples, the head-mounted device 300 may also include a face mount 308. In some examples, the face mount 308 may be coupled to the structural frame 302 or the display 306. The face mount 308 may also extend, for example, between the user's head and the structural frame 302 or the display 306. In some examples, the face mount 308 may include a first end 310 and a second end 312.

[0022] In some examples, the first end 310 and the second end 312 of the face joint 308 may extend longitudinally around the structural frame 302 or the display 306. In some examples, the head-mounted device includes a nose piece 314. The nose piece 314 may be positioned between the first end 310 and the second end 312 of the face joint 308. This example configuration may form a light seal for a device (such as a virtual reality device or other device) configured to reduce or prevent ambient light from reaching the user's eyes or field of view when the user wears the head-mounted display device 300. By preventing light from entering the user's field of view, the light seal can reduce or eliminate external disturbances that may distract the user or disrupt the user experience.

[0023] In some examples, the light seal can help improve the user's viewing experience by blocking external light sources and allowing the user to immerse themselves in the content displayed at display 306. In some examples, both the face joint 308 and the nose piece 314 are conformable to each user's unique facial features to prevent light from entering the user's field of vision. The user's nose is typically a prominent feature of the user's face. Depending on many factors, including, for example, the user's age, the size and shape of the nose can vary considerably among users. To form a fully light-sealed device 300, the nose piece 314 can be conformable (e.g., changing shape, size, stiffness, etc.) to accommodate different nose heights, lengths, and depths, thereby properly fitting the user's unique nose shape.

[0024] In some examples, the nose piece 314 may include a housing 316 and a fluid or flowable material 318 disposed within the housing 316. In some examples, the nose piece 314 may be removable from the head-mounted device 300. In some examples, the face joint 308 may be removable from the head-mounted device 300 independently of the nose piece 314. In some examples, the face joint 308 may also be foldable from the head-mounted device 300 independently of the nose piece 314. When the face joint 308 is removed or folded, the user can sense objects or people near or adjacent to the user. This allows the user to move in space while avoiding objects and people according to the user's preferences. The removability of the nose piece 314 and / or the face joint 308 also allows the user to interchange the nose piece 314 or the face joint 308 to form a custom fit for any head-mounted device 300, or for any individual user of the head-mounted device 300.

[0025] Figure 3Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 3 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0026] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of nose piece 400 is shown. Nose piece 400 can be worn on a user's face or head and can be configured to comfortably fit the user's face. Nose piece 400 can also be coupled to various head-mounted devices. For example, nose piece 400 can be coupled to wearable electronic display devices. Nose piece 400 may include a housing 402 and may be filled with a fluid-like material 404. In some examples, the fluid-like material 404 may include a plurality of free-floating members or elements 406. For example, free-floating members or elements 406 may include bead-like or spherical materials. Free-floating members or elements 406 may be beads of various sizes. In one example, these members may have a sufficiently small primary dimension (i.e., the maximum dimension), such as the diameter of a spherical bead, so that the user will not feel or distinguish the individual beads in the collection of beads forming a fluid or flowable material within nose piece 400. Furthermore, these members or elements may be small enough that when nose piece 400 changes shape and size, the collection of members or elements within nose piece 400 flows together as a fluid-like material. To achieve this feeling and comfort from the nose piece 400, in one example, the diameter of each of the plurality of free-floating members or elements 406 may be less than about 1 cm or between about 0.5 mm and 1 cm. In one example, the diameter of the bead may be between about 0.2 cm and about 1 cm. In at least one example, the diameter of the bead may be less than about 1 cm. In some examples, the diameter of the free-floating members or elements among the plurality of free-floating members or elements 406 may be less than 5 mm.

[0027] The free-floating components or elements 406 may also be made of any number of materials. For example, each of the multiple free-floating components or elements 406 may be made of gel. In another example, each of the multiple free-floating components or elements 406 may be made of foam. The size and material of the free-floating components or elements in the multiple free-floating components or elements 406 can increase the adaptability of the nose piece 400. In at least one example, the fluid-like material 404 within the nose piece 400 may include a variety of fluids and materials, such as beads and water, gel, foam, or other fluids and materials mixed together within the nose piece 400 to form the fluid-like material 404.

[0028] Figure 4 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 4 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0029] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view is shown of an example of an adaptable nose piece 500 that transforms from a first shape 502 to a second shape 504 upon the introduction of a trigger 506, which causes the shape of the nose piece 500 to conform from the first shape 502 to the second shape 504. For example, the nose piece 500 may be worn by a user, thereby conforming its shape to the first shape 502, and then, when a change in charge or temperature is introduced into the nose piece 500 as the trigger 506, the nose piece returns to its original shape, i.e., the second shape 504. In another example, the nose piece 500 may be in its original shape, i.e., the first shape 502, and when it is worn by a user, the user applies the trigger 506 in the form of body heat, thereby conforming the nose piece 500 to the second shape 504. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 500 may be configured to automatically adjust from the second shape 504 or spring back to its original first shape 502 when the user removes the adaptable nose piece 500. In some examples, the adaptable nose piece 500 may have an inclined curvature that forms a U-shape in a first shape 502, a second shape 504, or both.

[0030] In some examples, the adaptable nose piece includes a housing 508 and a fluidic material 510 disposed within the housing 508. In some examples, the housing 508 includes a formable material, such as a thermoformable or electroformable material, and when the material is introduced to a trigger 506 (e.g., high temperature or charge), the housing 508 can automatically or manually reformat a previous shape (such as a first shape 502) or a new shape. In some examples, the fluidic material 510 includes a formable material, such as a thermoformable or electroformable material, and when the material is introduced to a trigger 506 (e.g., high temperature or charge), the housing 508 can automatically or manually reformat a previous shape or a new shape. In some examples, the housing 508 includes a shape memory material. In some examples, the fluidic material 510 includes a shape memory material. Utilizing shape memory materials and / or formable materials, the adaptable nose piece 500 can be customized to fit the unique shape of a user's nose, thereby increasing the comfort of the nose piece 500 or the head-mounted device to which the adaptable nose piece 500 can be attached. In some examples, once the nose 500 adapts from its first shape 502 to its second shape 504, the nose 500 has a memory of the new configuration of the second shape 504 and remains permanently in the second shape 504, or remains in the second shape 504 until a trigger 506 is introduced into the formable material to reshape the adaptable nose 500.

[0031] Figure 5 Any of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 5 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0032] Figures 6A to 6B Examples of different views of the interior of an adaptable nose piece 600 are shown, which can be pleated 602 to increase comfort and customizability. Different configurations of the pleats 602 in multiple and / or different directions can affect the shape transformation and comfort characteristics of the adaptable nose piece 600. In one example, the nose piece 600 may be a single sheet or piece of material with pleats 602 formed thereon to allow expansion and contraction in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the pleats 602 extend. In one example, the nose piece 600 may be formed from multiple pieces of material joined together to form the pleated configuration shown. In one or more examples, the pleats 602 may be curves as shown. In one example, Figure 6A The pleated structure of the nose piece 600 shown may be an internal part of the nose piece 600, and one or more housings may surround or contain the pleated structure.

[0033] In such examples, the adaptable nose piece 600 may include folds 602 in the longitudinal direction, which allows the nose piece 600 to expand or contract in the lateral direction of the folds 602, enabling the user to customize the size and shape of the adaptable nose piece 600. In some examples, the folds 602 may be along the latitudinal direction (e.g., approximately perpendicular to the lateral direction). Figure 6A (as shown) or both directions. In some examples, the pleats 602 can be positioned in different directions to allow the user to adapt the size and shape of the nose piece in a variety of different ways, thus fitting the user's unique nose shape. The pleats 602 can be used to customize the length, width, and / or height of the adaptable nose piece 600 into many different configurations to custom fit the user's unique nose.

[0034] Figure 6B It shows Figure 6A The nose piece 600 shown is perpendicular to Figure 6A The side view or cross-sectional view of the longitudinal direction of the fold 602 shown. Figure 6B This illustrates an example of how the pleats 602 can function when applied to an adaptable nose piece 600. Specifically, Figure 6B An example is shown when a user applies an outward force, as indicated by the arrows, by pulling the material of the adaptable nose piece 600 or by the force applied by the user's nose while wearing the adaptable nose piece 600 to unfold the folds 602. As shown, when such a force is applied, the adaptable nose piece 600 can stretch from its original folded configuration to a flatter configuration, making the adaptable nose piece 600 wider, deeper, longer, or a combination of these features. The folds 602 within the adaptable nose piece 600 allow the adaptable nose piece 600 to conform to the user's unique nose shape. In some examples, the user can push the folds 602 within the adaptable nose piece 600 back together to allow the adaptable nose piece 600 to conform to a smaller configuration.

[0035] Depending on the positioning of the folds 602, in some examples, the folds 602 can be manipulated by the user to make the adjustable nose piece 600 narrower, shallower, shorter, or a combination of these features. The adjustability of the folds 602 of the adjustable nose piece 600 makes the adjustable nose piece 600 and any head-mounted device connected to it more comfortable and customizable, thereby increasing user satisfaction after wearing the adjustable nose piece 600.

[0036] Figures 6A to 6BAny of the features, components, and / or parts shown (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any other example of the devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures described herein. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts shown and described with reference to the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination. Figures 6A to 6B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown.

[0037] Within the limits applicable to the techniques of this invention, the collection and use of data available from various sources can be used to improve the delivery of inspirational content or any other content that a user may be interested in. This disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, such collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate specific individuals. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc. ® (formerly known as TWITTER) ® User ID, home address, data or records related to the user's health or health level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0038] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the present invention can benefit users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of interest to the user. Therefore, the use of such personal information data enables users to have planned control over the delivered content. Furthermore, this disclosure also anticipates other uses of personal information data that are beneficial to users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into a user's overall health status or can be used as positive feedback for individuals using the technology to pursue health goals.

[0039] This disclosure anticipates that entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transmission, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with robust privacy policies and / or privacy measures. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to privacy policies and measures that are recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. Such policies should be easily accessible to users and should be updated as the collection and / or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable entity purposes and should not be shared or sold outside of these legitimate purposes. Furthermore, such collection / sharing should be conducted only after receiving informed consent from users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to protect and safeguard the right to access such personal information data and ensure that other entities with access to personal information data comply with the privacy policies and procedures of other entities. Furthermore, such entities may subject themselves to third-party assessments to demonstrate their compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and privacy practices. Moreover, policies and measures should be adapted to the specific types of personal information data collected and / or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards, including considerations of specific jurisdictions. For example, in the United States, the collection or acquisition of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); while in other countries, health data may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy measures should be advocated for different types of personal data in each country.

[0040] Regardless of the foregoing, this disclosure also anticipates implementation schemes that allow users to selectively block the use or access to personal information data. That is, this disclosure anticipates providing hardware and / or software components to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with regard to advertising delivery services, the inventive technology can be configured to allow users to opt-in or opt-out at any time during or after service registration to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, users may choose not to provide emotion-related data for a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, users may choose to limit the duration for which emotion-related data is retained, or to completely prohibit the development of basic emotional states. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, this disclosure also anticipates providing notifications related to access to or use of personal information. For example, users may be notified when downloading an application that their personal information data will be accessed, and then reminded again just before the application accesses the personal information data.

[0041] Furthermore, the intent of this disclosure is that personal information data should be managed and processed in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Once data is no longer needed, this risk can be minimized by restricting data collection and deleting data. Additionally, and where applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data deidentification can be used to protect user privacy. Deidentification can be facilitated, where appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than the address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data among users), and / or other methods.

[0042] Therefore, while this disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, it is also contemplated that various embodiments can be implemented without access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present invention will not become inoperable due to the absence of all or part of such personal information data. For example, preferences can be inferred based on non-personal information data or a minimal amount of personal information such as content requested by a device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the content delivery service, or publicly available information, thereby selecting content and delivering it to the user.

[0043] For illustrative purposes, the foregoing description uses specific names to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described embodiments. Therefore, for illustrative and descriptive purposes, the foregoing description of specific embodiments described herein is presented. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the teachings above.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic display device, the wearable electronic display device comprising: The display component includes: Structural framework; A housing, the housing being coupled to the structural frame and defining an outer surface; and A display, the display being connected to the structural frame; A face joint, which is coupled to the display assembly and configured to extend between the user's face and the housing; An adaptable nose piece, said adaptable nose piece being coupled to at least one of said display assembly or said facial engagement portion and configured to contact the user's nose, said adaptable nose piece comprising: The outer shell; and A flowable material is disposed within the housing, and the adaptable nose piece is configured to conform to the shape of the user's nose.

2. The wearable electronic display device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the housing or the flowable material comprises a shape memory material.

3. The wearable electronic display device of claim 1, wherein the adaptable nose comprises at least one of a thermoformable material or an electroformable material.

4. The wearable electronic display device of claim 1, wherein the adaptable nose piece is removably connected to at least one of the display assembly or the facial engagement portion.

5. The wearable electronic display device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the height, width, or depth of the adaptable nose piece is adjustable.

6. The wearable electronic display device according to claim 1, wherein: The adaptable nasal component includes: First shape; and The second shape upon contact with the nose; and The adaptable nose piece is configured to spring back from the second shape to the first shape when removed from the nose.

7. The wearable electronic display device of claim 1, wherein the adaptable nose includes a U-shaped inclined curvature.

8. The wearable electronic display device of claim 1, wherein the adaptable nose piece and the face joint are further configured to reduce ambient light reaching the eyes of the user wearing the electronic display device.

9. The wearable electronic display device according to claim 1, wherein the flowable material comprises a spherical material.

10. A head-mounted device, the head-mounted device comprising: A structural frame, the structural frame defining a housing configured to include a display; A face joint, said face joint being connected to at least one of the structural frame and the display; The face joint extends between the user's head and at least one of the structural frame and the display, the face joint is coupled to the structural frame and has a first end and a second end, the face joint extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end around the structural frame and at least one of the display; and A nose component, positioned between a first end and a second end, the nose component comprising a housing and a flowable material within the housing.

11. The head-mounted device according to claim 10, wherein: The nose piece is the first nose piece; The head-mounted device also includes a second nose piece; and The first and second nose pieces are configured to be placed on opposite sides of the nose.

12. The head-mounted device of claim 10, wherein the housing comprises a flexible material such that at least one of the height, width, or depth of the nose piece is adjustable.

13. The head-mounted device of claim 10, wherein the nose piece is removably connected to the head-mounted device.

14. The head-mounted device of claim 10, wherein at least one of the housing or the flowable material comprises a shape memory material.

15. The head-mounted device of claim 10, wherein the facial engagement portion is movable independently relative to the nose piece.

16. An adaptable nose fitting, said adaptable nose fitting comprising: shell; The fluid-like material within the outer shell; and A connector configured to attach the adaptable nose piece to a head-mountable device; The nose piece is configured to conform to the user's nose when the user wears the head-mounted device.

17. The adaptable nose device of claim 16, wherein the fluidic material comprises a plurality of free-floating elements.

18. The adaptable nose fitting of claim 17, wherein each of the plurality of free-floating elements has a diameter of less than about 1 cm.

19. The adaptable nose piece of claim 17, wherein each of the plurality of free-floating elements comprises at least one of a foam or a gel.

20. The adaptable nose fitting of claim 16, wherein the shape of at least one of the housing or the fluidic material is configured to change upon contact with the nose via the user's body heat.

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