Design for encapsulating a sensor component having an opening for operation and method of manufacturing the same

Abstract

Designs for encapsulating sensor components having openings for operation and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. A wearable device is described that includes one or more sensors and one or more through-holes that extend from an outer portion of a first material to an inner portion of the first material in which the one or more sensors are embedded. The wearable device includes a first material. The wearable device also includes a shroud material having a greater heat resistance than the first material. The wearable device further includes one or more sensors positioned beneath the shroud material and embedded within an inner portion of an overmolded portion of the first material. The wearable device also includes a through-hole that extends from an outer portion of the first material to an inner portion of the first material in which the one or more sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more sensors detect data via the through-hole.

Description

[0001] Related applications This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 789,321, filed April 15, 2025, entitled “Designs For Encapsulating Sensor Components With Openings For Operation And Methods Of Manufacture Thereof,” and U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 19 / 635,333, filed March 31, 2026, which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure generally relates to the design and method of embedding sensors in wearable devices, the sensors requiring openings for operation. Background Technology

[0003] As wearable devices become more popular, their aesthetic design becomes increasingly important, while maintaining their technical functionality (e.g., sensor integration, output device integration, thermal control, etc.). For example, in traditional microphone integration methods, the product housing has machined and / or molded microphone holes aligned with microphone ports on microelectromechanical (MEMS) microphone components. The microphone is typically mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) and attached to the housing using pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) or sealed to the microphone holes using a rubber sleeve. This creates an air seal between the environment and the MEMS microphone component, allowing it to convert air pressure and / or sound waves into electrical signals. However, this standard approach often involves a two-piece housing design, which can introduce visible dividing lines that detract from industrial design aesthetics, especially in wearable device applications where fashion design is crucial (e.g., smart glasses).

[0004] The limitations of traditional microphone integration methods pose significant challenges to product / industrial designers and manufacturers, especially in applications where stylish design, compact form factors, and high-quality audio performance are crucial (e.g., smart eyeglass frames). Traditional two-piece housing designs can negatively impact product appeal (e.g., a hollow design may appear cheap to consumers), product size (e.g., minimum wall thickness to protect sensors from damage), user experience, and market competitiveness.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to address one or more of the challenges mentioned above. A brief summary of the solutions to these problems is described below. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This document describes an example of a wearable device. The example wearable device includes a first material (e.g., a frame of the wearable device made of a polymer material). The wearable device also includes a shield material (e.g., made of a metallic material) that has a higher heat resistance than the first material (e.g., the shield material has a higher heat resistance than the molding temperature of the polymer material). The wearable device also includes one or more sensors (e.g., one or more microphones, one or more cameras, one or more light sensors, one or more temperature sensors, one or more pressure sensors, etc.) positioned below the shield material and embedded within an overmolded portion of the first material. The wearable device also includes a through-hole extending from an external portion of the first material to an internal portion of the first material in which the one or more sensors are embedded (e.g., an internal cavity of the wearable device) (e.g., the one or more sensors are embedded within the internal cavity), wherein the one or more sensors detect data (e.g., sound waves, images, light, temperature, air pressure, etc.) via the through-hole.

[0007] Examples of methods for manufacturing wearable devices (e.g., the wearable device described above) are now described. The method includes: coupling one or more sensors (e.g., one or more microphones, one or more cameras, one or more light sensors, one or more temperature sensors, one or more pressure sensors, etc.) to a device base of the wearable device (e.g., a first injection molding of a polymer material). The method further includes: coupling a shield (e.g., made of a metallic material) to the device base such that the shield covers the one or more sensors, wherein an opening in the shield is aligned with the one or more sensors. The method further includes: coupling a gasket (e.g., made of a silicone material and / or another elastic material) to the shield, wherein an opening in the gasket is aligned with an opening in the shield and the one or more sensors. The method further includes: removably coupling a pin to the gasket. The method further includes: overmolding a polymer material (e.g., the same and / or different polymer material as the device base) onto the device base of the wearable device to form a device cover (e.g., a second injection molding of a polymer material). The method also includes: separating the pin from the gasket such that the pin leaves an opening (e.g., a through hole) in the device cover, which aligns with the opening of the gasket, the opening of the cover, and one or more sensors.

[0008] Instructions for performing the methods and operations described herein can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. This non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be included on a single electronic device or distributed across multiple electronic devices in a system (computing system). A non-exhaustive list of electronic devices that can perform the methods and operations described herein, individually or in combination (e.g., a system), includes extended-reality (XR) headsets / glasses (e.g., as two examples, mixed-reality (MR) headsets or augmented-reality (AR) glasses), wrist-worn devices, intermediate processing devices, textile-based smart clothing, etc. For example, the instructions may be stored on an AR pair of glasses, or on a combination of an AR pair of glasses and an associated input device (e.g., a wrist-worn device), such that instructions for detecting input operations can be executed at the input device, and instructions for changing the displayed user interface in response to these input operations can be executed at the AR glasses. The devices and systems described herein can be configured for use in conjunction with methods and operations for providing XR experiences. Methods and operations used to provide XR experiences can be stored on non-transitory computer-readable storage media.

[0009] The devices and / or systems described herein can be configured to include instructions that cause methods and operations associated with the presentation and / or interaction of an extended reality (XR) head-mounted viewer. These methods and operations can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the device or system. It should also be noted that the devices and systems described herein may be part of a larger overall system comprising multiple devices. A non-exhaustive list of electronic devices that may be individually or in combination (e.g., systems) including instructions that cause methods and operations associated with the presentation and / or interaction of an XR experience includes: extended reality head-mounted viewers (e.g., as two examples, mixed reality (MR) head-mounted viewers or a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses), wrist-worn wearable devices, intermediate processing devices, textile-based smart clothing, etc. For example, when describing an XR head-mounted viewer, it should be understood that the XR head-mounted viewer can communicate with one or more other devices (e.g., wrist-worn devices, servers, intermediate processing devices), and the XR head-mounted viewer and the one or more other devices together can include instructions for performing methods and operations associated with the presentation and / or interaction with the extended reality system (i.e., the XR head-mounted viewer will be part of a system including one or more additional devices). Various combinations with different related devices are conceivable, but are not listed for the sake of brevity.

[0010] The features and advantages described in the specification are not necessarily all-encompassing; in particular, certain additional features and advantages will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the drawings, specification, and claims. Furthermore, it should be noted that the language used in the specification has been chosen primarily for readability and instruction purposes.

[0011] Having outlined the examples above, a brief description of the accompanying figures will now be given. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To better understand the various embodiments described, reference should be made to the detailed description below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the drawings.

[0013] Figure 1A and Figure 1B An example head-mounted wearable device including sensor openings is shown according to some embodiments.

[0014] Figure 2A and Figure 2B A cross-sectional view is shown of a packaging design for embedding one or more sensors inside a head-mounted wearable device, according to some embodiments.

[0015] Figures 3A to 3E An example method for encapsulating one or more sensors inside a head-mounted wearable device, according to some embodiments, is shown.

[0016] Figure 4A Various shapes of through holes according to some embodiments are shown.

[0017] Figure 4B The shape of the shield of a head-wearable device according to some embodiments is shown.

[0018] Figure 5 A flowchart of a method for manufacturing a wearable device according to some embodiments is shown.

[0019] Figure 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C-1 and Figure 6C-2 Example MR and AR systems according to some embodiments are shown.

[0020] By convention, the various features shown in the accompanying drawings may not be drawn to scale. Therefore, for clarity, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily enlarged or reduced. Furthermore, some of these drawings may not depict all parts of a given system, method, or apparatus. Finally, the same reference numerals may be used to denote the same features throughout the specification and the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Numerous details are described herein to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, some embodiments may be practiced without many of these specific details, and the scope of the claims is limited only to those features and aspects specifically recited in the claims. Furthermore, well-known processes, components, and materials need not be described exhaustively to avoid obscuring relevant aspects of the embodiments described herein.

[0022] Overview Embodiments of this disclosure may include or combine various types of extended reality (XR) systems, such as mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) systems. As described herein, MR and AR are any superimposed functionalities and / or sensorily perceptible presentations provided by MR and AR systems within a user's physical surrounding environment. Such MR may include and / or represent virtual reality (VR) and VR, wherein at least some aspects of the surrounding environment are reconstructed in the virtual environment (e.g., a virtual reconstruction of physical objects in the physical environment to avoid collisions between the user and physical objects in the surrounding physical environment). In the case of MR, the surrounding environment presented by the display is captured by one or more sensors configured to capture the surrounding environment (e.g., camera sensors, time-of-flight (ToF) sensors). While the wearer of an MR headset can see full detail of the surrounding environment, what they see is a reconstruction of the environment reproduced using data from one or more sensors (i.e., the user does not directly see physical objects). MR headsets may also forgo displaying reconstructions of objects in the physical environment, thereby providing the user with a fully VR experience. On the other hand, AR systems provide an experience in which information is provided, for example, by using waveguides, combined with one or more transparent or semi-transparent waveguides and / or one or more lenses through AR glasses, to directly view at least some of the surrounding environment. In this application, the term "extended reality (XR)" is used as a general term encompassing both AR and MR. Furthermore, this application sometimes also uses "head-worn device" or "head-mounted viewer device" as a general term encompassing XR head-mounted viewers (e.g., AR glasses and MR head-mounted devices).

[0023] As described above, MR environments, as presented herein, can include, but are not limited to, non-immersive VR environments, semi-immersive VR environments, and fully immersive VR environments. As described above, AR environments can include marker-based AR environments, markerless AR environments, location-based AR environments, and projection-based AR environments. The above description is not exhaustive; any other environment that allows intentional ambient lighting to pass through to reach the user will fall within the scope of AR, and any other environment that does not allow intentional ambient lighting to pass through to reach the user will fall within the scope of MR.

[0024] AR and MR content can include video, audio, haptic events, sensory events, or some combination thereof, any one of which can be presented in a single channel or in multiple channels (e.g., stereoscopic video that creates a three-dimensional effect for the viewer). Furthermore, AR and MR can be associated with applications, products, accessories, services, or some combination thereof, for example, for creating content in an AR or MR environment and / or otherwise using it in AR and MR environments (e.g., performing activities in AR and MR environments).

[0025] Interactions with the AR and MR environments described in this paper can be performed using a variety of different modalities, and outputs can also be made across multiple modalities. In one example AR or MR system, a user can perform an air swipe gesture to skip a song that is being played at, for example, a home speaker, via an application programming interface (API).

[0026] As described herein, gestures can include air gestures, surface contact gestures, and / or other gestures that can be detected and determined based on the movement of a single hand (e.g., single-handed gestures performed by a user's hand detected by one or more sensors of a wearable device (e.g., electromyography (EMG) and / or inertial measurement unit (IMU) of a wrist wearable device, and / or one or more sensors included in a smart textile wearable device) and / or detected via image data captured by imaging devices of the wearable device (e.g., a camera of a head wearable device, an external tracking camera setup in the surrounding environment). "Air" generally includes gestures in which the user's hand does not touch a surface, object, or electronic device (e.g., a head wearable device, or other communication-coupled devices such as a wrist wearable device); in other words, the gesture is performed in an open space in 3D space without contact with a surface, object, or electronic device. More generally, the following surface contact gestures (contacts on surfaces, objects, user body parts, or electronic devices) can also be envisioned: in these surface contact gestures, contact (or the intention to contact) is detected at the surface (e.g., a single or double finger tap on a table, on the user's hand or another finger, on the user's leg, on a sofa, or on a steering wheel). The various gestures disclosed herein can be detected using image data and / or sensor data (e.g., neuromuscular signals sensed by one or more bioelectric sensors (e.g., EMG sensors) or other types of data from other sensors (e.g., proximity sensors, ToF sensors, IMU sensors, capacitive sensors, strain sensors) detected by wearable devices worn by the user and / or other electronic devices owned by the user (e.g., smartphones, laptops, imaging devices, intermediate devices, and / or other devices described herein)).

[0027] The aforementioned input modalities can vary and depend on the user's experience. For example, in interactions using a wrist-worn wearable device, the user can provide input using air gestures or surface contact gestures detected by the neuromuscular signal sensors of the wrist-worn wearable device. In the absence of a wrist-worn wearable device, entirely interchangeable input modalities can be used instead, such as one or more cameras located on a head-mounted viewer / glasses or elsewhere to detect air gestures or surface contact gestures or inputs at intermediate processing devices (e.g., via physical input components such as buttons and touchpads). These different input modalities can be interchanged based on the desired user experience, portability, and / or product feature set (e.g., low-cost products may not include hand-tracking cameras).

[0028] Different inputs result in different outputs. For example, an air gesture input detected by a camera on a head-mounted wearable device can enable an output at the head-mounted wearable device or control another electronic device different from that head-mounted wearable device. In another example, input detected using data from a neuromuscular signal sensor can also enable an output at the head-mounted wearable device or control another electronic device different from that head-mounted wearable device. Although only a few examples have been described above, those skilled in the art will understand that different input modalities and different output modalities in response to these inputs are interchangeable.

[0029] The specific operations described above can be performed as a result of specific hardware. The described devices are not limiting, and features on these devices can be removed, or additional features can be added to them. Different devices may include one or more similar hardware components. For the sake of brevity, similar devices and components are described below. Any differences between devices and components will be described in the corresponding sections below.

[0030] As described herein, a processor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or microcontroller unit (MCU)) is an electronic component responsible for executing instructions and controlling the operation of electronic devices (e.g., wrist-worn devices, head-worn devices, handheld intermediary processing devices (HIPDs), textile-based smart clothing, or other computer systems). Various types of processors exist that can be used interchangeably or as specifically required by the embodiments described herein. For example, the processor can be: (i) a general-purpose processor designed to perform a variety of tasks, such as running software applications, managing operating systems, and performing arithmetic and logical operations; (ii) a microcontroller designed for specific tasks, such as controlling electronic devices, sensors, and motors; (iii) a graphics processing unit (GPU) designed to accelerate the creation and rendering of images, videos, and animations (e.g., VR animations such as 3D modeling); (iv) a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that can be programmed and reconfigured after manufacturing and / or can be customized to perform specific tasks, such as signal processing, cryptography, and machine learning; and (v) a digital signal processor (DSP) designed to perform mathematical operations on signals such as audio, video, and radio waves. Those skilled in the art will understand that one or more processors of one or more electronic devices can be used in the various embodiments described herein.

[0031] As described herein, a controller is an electronic component that manages and coordinates the operation of other components within an electronic device (e.g., controlling inputs, processing data, and / or generating outputs). Examples of controllers may include: (i) microcontrollers, which include small, low-power controllers typically used in embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices; (ii) programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which can be configured for use in industrial automation systems to control and monitor manufacturing processes; (iii) system-on-a-chip (SoC) controllers, which integrate multiple components such as processors, memory, I / O interfaces, and other peripherals onto a single chip; and / or (iv) digital signal processors (DSPs). As described herein, a graphics module is a component or software module designed to handle graphics operations and / or processes, and may include hardware and / or software modules.

[0032] As described herein, memory refers to electronic components in a computer or electronic device that store data and instructions for access and operation by a processor. Devices described herein may include volatile memory and non-volatile memory. Examples of memory may include: (i) random access memory (RAM) (e.g., dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), double data rate RAM (DDR RAM) or other random access solid-state memory devices) configured to temporarily store data and instructions; (ii) read-only memory (ROM) (e.g., one or more portions of system firmware, and / or boot loader) configured to permanently store data and instructions; (iii) flash memory, disk storage devices, optical disc storage devices, or other non-volatile solid-state storage devices that may be configured to store data in electronic devices (e.g., universal serial bus (USB) drives, memory cards, and / or solid-state drives (SSDs)); and (iv) cache memory configured to temporarily store frequently accessed data and instructions. As described herein, storage may include structured data (e.g., Structured Query Language (SQL) databases, MongoDB databases, GraphQL data, JSON data, etc.). Other examples of storage may include: (i) data data, including user account data, user settings, and / or other user data stored by the user; (ii) sensor data detected by one or more sensors and / or otherwise acquired; (iii) media content data, including stored image data, audio data, and documents, etc.; (iv) application data, which may include data collected and / or otherwise acquired and stored during use of the application; and / or (v) any other types of data described herein.

[0033] As described herein, the power system of an electronic device is configured to convert input power into a form that can be used to operate the device. The power system may include various components, including: (i) a power source, which may be an alternating current (AC) adapter power source or a direct current (DC) adapter power source; (ii) a charger input, which may be configured to use a wired and / or wireless connection (which may be part of a peripheral interface, such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a micro USB interface, near-field magnetic coupling, magnetic induction and magnetic resonance charging, and / or radio frequency (RF) charging); (iii) a power management integrated circuit configured to distribute power to various components of the device and ensure that the device operates within safety limits (e.g., regulating voltage, controlling current, and / or managing heat dissipation); and / or (iv) a battery configured to store power to provide usable power to components of one or more electronic devices.

[0034] As described herein, a peripheral interface is an electronic component (e.g., an electronic component of an electronic device) that allows the electronic device to communicate with other devices or peripheral devices and can provide means for inputting and outputting data and signals. Examples of peripheral interfaces may include: (i) a USB interface and / or a micro USB interface configured to connect a device to an electronic device; (ii) a Bluetooth interface configured to allow devices to communicate with each other, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE); (iii) a near-field communication (NFC) interface configured as a short-range wireless interface for operations such as access control; (iv) a pogo pin, which may be a small spring-loaded pin configured to provide a charging interface; (v) a wireless charging interface; (vi) a global positioning system (GPS) interface; (vii) a Wi-Fi interface for providing connectivity between the device and a wireless network; and (viii) a sensor interface.

[0035] As described herein, a sensor is an electronic component (e.g., an electronic component located in and / or otherwise communicating electronically with an electronic device such as a wearable device): these electronic components are configured to detect physical and environmental changes and generate electrical signals. Examples of sensors may include: (i) imaging sensors for collecting imaging data (e.g., including one or more cameras mounted on a corresponding electronic device, such as a simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) camera); (ii) bioelectrical potential signal sensors (used interchangeably with neuromuscular signal sensors); (iii) IMUs for detecting changes in, for example, angular rate, force, magnetic field, and / or acceleration; (iv) heart rate sensors for measuring a user's heart rate; (v) peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) sensors for measuring a user's oxygen saturation and / or other biometric data; (vi) capacitive sensors for detecting potential changes in a part of the user's body (e.g., a sensor-skin interface) and / or near other devices or objects; (vii) sensors for detecting some input (e.g., capacitance and force sensors); and (viii) light sensors (e.g., ToF sensors, infrared sensors, or visible light sensors) and / or sensors for sensing data from the user or the user's environment. As described herein, bioelectrical potential signal sensing components are devices for measuring electrical activity within the body (e.g., bioelectrical potential signal sensors). Some types of bioelectric potential signal sensors include: (i) electroencephalography (EEG) sensors configured to measure electrical activity in the brain to diagnose neurological disorders; (ii) electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) sensors configured to measure electrical activity in the heart to diagnose heart problems; (iii) EMG sensors configured to measure electrical activity in muscles and diagnose neuromuscular diseases; and (iv) electrooculography (EOG) sensors configured to measure electrical activity in the eye muscles to detect eye movements and diagnose eye diseases.

[0036] As described herein, applications (e.g., software) stored in the memory of an electronic device include instructions stored in the memory. Examples of such applications include: (i) games; (ii) word processors; (iii) messaging applications; (iv) media streaming applications; (v) financial applications; (vi) calendars; (vii) clocks; (viii) web browsers; (ix) social media applications; (x) camera applications; (xi) web-based applications; (xii) health applications; (xiii) AR or MR applications; and / or (xiv) any other applications that may be stored in memory. Applications may operate in conjunction with one or more components of a data and / or device or communication-coupled device to perform one or more operations and / or functions.

[0037] As described herein, a communication interface module may include hardware and / or software capable of data communication using any of the following: various custom or standard wireless protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, Thread, Z-Wave, Bluetooth Smart, ISA100.11a, WirelessHART, or MiWi), custom or standard wired protocols (e.g., Ethernet or HomePlug), and / or any other suitable communication protocol, including those not yet developed as of the filing date of this application. A communication interface is a mechanism that enables different systems or devices to exchange information and data with each other, including hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. For example, a communication interface may refer to a physical connector and / or port on a device that enables communication with other devices (e.g., USB, Ethernet, HDMI, Bluetooth). In some embodiments, a communication interface may refer to a software layer (e.g., an API, and protocols such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)) that enables different software programs to communicate with each other.

[0038] As described herein, a graphics module is a component or software module designed to handle graphics operations and / or processes, and may include hardware modules and / or software modules.

[0039] As described herein, a nontransitory computer-readable storage medium is a physical device or storage medium that can be used to store electronic data in a nontransitory form (e.g., such that the data is permanently stored until it is intentionally deleted or modified).

[0040] Design and methods for protecting and encapsulating sensor components Figure 1A and Figure 1BAn example head-worn wearable device 100 including a sensor opening 110 is illustrated according to some embodiments. While the primary device discussed herein is the head-worn wearable device 100, the same design and methods for forming the sensor opening can be applied to any electronic device, including but not limited to other wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches), human body integrated devices (e.g., smart implants), handheld devices (e.g., smartphones), computing devices (e.g., laptops), and / or peripheral devices (e.g., microphone devices). While the primary sensor discussed herein is a microphone, the same design and methods for forming the sensor opening can be applied to forming openings for any purpose, including but not limited to other sensor uses (e.g., cameras, light sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc.), heat exchange (e.g., heat dissipation holes), output device uses (e.g., speakers, lights, displays, etc.), and / or aesthetic design. In some embodiments, the head-worn wearable device 100 is a pair of smart glasses, such as... Figure 1A As shown. In some embodiments, sensor opening 110 is an opening in the cover portion of the head wearable device 100 that allows data (e.g., sound waves, light, air pressure, etc.) to enter the internal portion of the head wearable device 100. One or more sensors (e.g., a camera, light sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, etc.) are located within this internal portion, and the one or more sensors detect data via sensor opening 110. In some embodiments, the head wearable device 100 also includes a second sensor opening 112 located on the side of the head wearable device 100 opposite to sensor opening 110. One or more second sensors are located within the internal portion, and the one or more second sensors detect second data via second sensor opening 112. In some embodiments, sensor opening 110 (and / or second sensor opening 112) is located on the facial portion of the head wearable device 100. The facial portion is the portion of the head wearable device 100 that faces the user's face when the user wears the head wearable device 100. In some embodiments, the sensor opening 110 (and / or the second sensor opening 112) is located in the armpit portion (and / or the second armpit portion) of the head wearable device 100 (e.g., the portion of the frame of the head wearable device 100 just below the position where the temple (and / or the second temple) of the head wearable device 100 is attached to the frame).

[0041] As further described herein, one or more sensors within sensor opening 110 include microphones configured to capture audio from a user of head-worn device 100. In some embodiments, head-worn device 100 also includes a nose bridge microphone located on the facial portion of head-worn device 100 and / or the nose bridge portion of head-worn device 100 (e.g., the portion of the frame of head-worn device 100 that contacts the user's nose when the user wears head-worn device 100). In some embodiments, the nose bridge microphone is located within the internal portion of head-worn device 100 and detects further audio data via nose bridge sensor opening 120. In some embodiments, the microphone (and / or sensor opening 110) and nose bridge microphone (and / or nose bridge sensor opening 120) are positioned on the facial portion of head-worn device 100 such that the microphone, nose bridge microphone, and user's mouth form a straight line when the user wears head-worn device 100. Positioning the microphone, nose bridge microphone, and user's mouth along a straight line allows the microphone and nose bridge microphone to function as a pair of spaced-apart microphones. In some embodiments, the head-wearable device 100 also includes a second nose bridge microphone located in a second nose bridge portion of the head-wearable device 100 and / or in an internal portion of the head-wearable device 100, and detecting second audio data via a second nose bridge sensor opening 122. The second microphone (e.g., one or more sensors inside the second sensor opening 112) (and / or the second sensor opening 112) and the second nose bridge microphone (and / or the second nose bridge sensor opening 122) are positioned on the facial portion of the head-wearable device 100 such that when the user wears the head-wearable device 100, the second microphone, the second nose bridge microphone, and the user's mouth form a second straight line, and the second microphone and the second nose bridge microphone function as a second pair of spaced-apart microphones.

[0042] Figure 1B A close-up view of a sensor opening 110 located in the armpit portion of the frame of a head-mounted wearable device 100, according to some embodiments, is shown. The diameter of the sensor opening 110 is between 0.1 mm and 3.0 mm (e.g., 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, etc.).

[0043] Figure 2A and Figure 2BA cross-sectional view is shown of a packaging design for embedding one or more sensors 220 within a head-mounted wearable device 100, according to some embodiments. The frame of the head-mounted wearable device 100 is formed using a polymeric material (e.g., an elastomeric material, a plastic material, and / or a silicone material) through an overmolding process. The overmolding process includes a first injection molding of the polymeric material forming the base portion 210 of the frame and a second injection molding of the polymeric material forming the cover portion 280 of the frame. In some embodiments, the base portion 210 of the frame is made of a first polymeric material, and the cover portion 280 of the frame is made of a second polymeric material different from the first polymeric material. Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the cover portion 280 is formed such that a through-hole 270 (e.g., a channel) extends from the outside of the cover portion 280 to an internal cavity of the head-worn wearable device 100 located between the base portion 210 and the cover portion 280. The outer end of the through-hole 270 is a sensor opening 110, and data (e.g., sound waves) passes through the through-hole 270 to be detected at one or more sensors 220 (e.g., one or more microphone components).

[0044] like Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, one or more sensors 220 are embedded within the frame. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are coupled to the base portion 210 via a sensor holder 225 (e.g., foam mounting material). Although Figure 2A and Figure 2B A sensor holder 225 is shown positioned on the side of one or more sensors 220 opposite to the through-hole 270. However, the sensor holder 225 can be positioned and / or configured relative to the one or more sensors 220 in any manner, as long as the sensor holder 225 does not obstruct the through-hole 270. In some embodiments, one or more sensors 220 are electrically coupled to circuitry 230 (e.g., flexible printed circuitry), which receives digital data from the one or more sensors 220 and / or supplies power to the one or more sensors 220. Circuitry 230 is also coupled to base portion 210 and / or electrically coupled to one or more other electronic components of the head-worn device 100. In some embodiments, circuitry 230 is positioned between one or more sensors 220 and cover portion 280 (e.g., as shown in the diagram). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown), and circuit 230 includes a circuit opening that further forms a via 270 and allows data to pass through the via 270, such as Figure 2A and Figure 2BAs shown. In some embodiments, circuitry 230 is positioned such that no circuit opening is required to form via 270 (e.g., a circuit opening is on the side of one or more sensors 220 opposite to via 270). In some embodiments, sensor mesh 240 (e.g., microphone mesh) is coupled to circuitry 230, one or more sensors 220, and / or base portion 210, and sensor mesh 240 is located between one or more sensors 220 and cover portion 280 (e.g., as shown). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown). The sensor mesh 240 is configured to prevent particles (e.g., water, dust, sand, etc.) from contacting one or more sensors 220 through the through-hole 270 (e.g., damaging one or more sensors 220 and / or distorting the data), while still allowing data to reach one or more sensors 220.

[0045] The packaging design also includes a shield 250 (e.g., a reinforcement and / or anchor) coupled to a cover portion 280. In some embodiments, the shield 250 is further coupled to a sensor mesh 240, circuitry 230, and / or one or more sensors 220. The shield 250 is positioned between one or more sensors 220 and the cover portion 280 (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown), and the shield 250 includes a shield opening that further forms a through-hole 270 and allows data to pass through the through-hole 270, as... Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown. In some embodiments, the shield 250 is configured such that an internal cavity is formed between the base portion 210 and the shield 250, and one or more sensors 220, sensor holders 225, circuitry 230, and / or sensor mesh 240 are embedded within this internal cavity, as shown. Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown. The package design also includes a spacer 260 coupled to the shroud 250 and / or the base portion 210. The spacer 260 is positioned between the shroud 250 and the cover portion 280 (e.g., as shown). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown), and the gasket 260 includes a gasket opening that further forms a through-hole 270 and allows data to pass through the through-hole 270, as... Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown.

[0046] Figures 3A to 3EAn example method for encapsulating one or more sensors 220 within a head-mounted wearable device 100, according to some embodiments, is illustrated. The method begins by molding a base portion 210 of the frame of the head-mounted wearable device 100. The method also includes coupling one or more sensors 220 to the base portion 210 via a sensor holder 225 (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 3A (as shown). In some embodiments, the method further includes coupling circuitry 230 to base portion 210 (e.g., as shown). Figure 3A As shown), one or more sensors 220 (e.g., such as...) Figure 3A As shown), and / or sensor bracket 225, and electrically couple the circuitry to one or more sensors 220. In some embodiments, the method further includes coupling the sensor mesh 240 to the base portion 210, circuitry 230 (e.g., as shown), and / or sensor bracket 225, and electrically coupling the circuitry to one or more sensors 220. Figure 3A As shown), one or more sensors 220 and / or sensor holders 225. The method also includes coupling a shield 250 to a base portion 210 (e.g., as shown). Figure 3A (as shown), sensor mesh 240 (e.g., as shown) Figure 3A (as shown), circuitry 230, one or more sensors 220 and / or sensor holders 225. The method also includes coupling a gasket 260 to a shield (e.g., as shown). Figure 3A (As shown). In some embodiments, the gasket opening of the gasket 260, the shield opening of the shield 250, and the circuit opening of the circuit 230 are aligned such that these openings form a through-hole 270.

[0047] Figure 3A A cross-sectional view of the encapsulation prior to the second injection molding of the polymer material, according to some embodiments, is shown. Figure 3B and Figure 3C A top view of the encapsulation prior to a second injection molding of polymer material, according to some embodiments, is shown. Since the shield 250 is configured to encapsulate the internal cavity formed between the base portion 210 and the shield 250, this is evident from the top view (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 3B and Figure 3C (As shown) Only the base portion 210, shield 250, pad 260, and through-hole 270 are visible. In some embodiments, a portion of the circuitry 230 is not encapsulated by the base portion 210 and shield 250, such as... Figure 3C As shown. In some embodiments, a portion of circuitry 230 is configured to be electrically coupled to one or more other electronic components of the head-mounted wearable device 100 before and / or after the second injection molding of the polymer material.

[0048] Example methods for encapsulating one or more sensors 220 within a head-mounted wearable device 100 also include removably coupling a pin 350 to a pad 260 (e.g., the pin 350 presses against the pad 260, as...). Figure 3D (As shown). In some embodiments, the gasket is compressed when the pin 350 is removably coupled to the gasket 260. When the pin 350 is removably coupled to the gasket 260, the pin 350 is aligned with a through-hole 270 formed by the gasket opening of the gasket 260, the shield opening of the shield 250, and / or the circuit opening of the circuit 230. When the pin 350 is removably coupled to the gasket 260, a second injection of polymer material is molded onto the base portion 210 and the shield 250 to form the cover portion 280. The method also includes separating the pin 350 from the gasket 260 (e.g., removing the pin 350 from the gasket 260) after the cover portion 280 has dried and / or cooled. When the pin 350 is separated from the gasket 260, the through-hole 270 is further formed through the cover portion 280, extending from the gasket 260 and the shield 250 to the outside of the cover portion 280.

[0049] Figure 3E A top view of the package is shown according to some embodiments after the second injection molding of the polymer material has been applied and the pin 350 has separated from the gasket 260. Once the cover portion 280 has been overmolded onto the base portion 210, only the through-hole 270 and the cover portion 280 (and / or, in some embodiments, the base portion 210) are visible in the top view (e.g., as shown). Figure 3E (as shown), and the cover 250 is completely covered by the cover portion 280 (e.g., as shown). Figure 3E (As shown). The shield 250 is configured such that polymer material applied during the second injection molding does not enter the internal cavity formed between the base portion 210 and the shield 250, and one or more sensors 220, sensor holder 250, circuitry 230, and / or sensor mesh 240 are not damaged by heat from the second injection molding of the polymer material. The shield 250, gasket 260, and pin 350 are configured such that polymer material applied during the second injection molding does not enter the internal cavity formed between the base portion 210 and the shield 250 via the through-hole 270. In some embodiments, the diameter of the pin 350 is smaller than the diameter of the gasket 260 (e.g., as shown). Figure 3D (As shown) (for example, during the second injection molding, pin 350 does not contact cover 250), so a portion of gasket 260 is covered by cover portion 280.

[0050] Figure 4A Various shapes of the through-hole 270 according to some embodiments are shown. The through-hole 270 can be any shape, including but not limited to a circle 402 (e.g., as shown in the diagram). Figures 1A to 3E(as shown), rectangle 404, triangle 406, pentagon 408 and / or any two-dimensional shape 410. Figure 4B The shape of a shield 250 according to some embodiments is shown. The shield 250 has a curved and / or dome shape to maintain the rigidity of the shield 250 during a second injection molding of the polymer material (e.g., minimizing warpage of the shield 250). The curved and / or dome shape of the shield 250 also allows the polymer material to flow easily across the surface of the shield 250 during the second injection molding to uniformly encapsulate the shield 250 within the cover portion 280. Figure 4B As shown, in some embodiments, the shield 250 includes a recess configured to receive the pad 260.

[0051] In some embodiments, the diameter of the through-hole 270 is between 0.05 mm and 3.0 mm (e.g., 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, etc.). In some embodiments, the through-hole 270 has different diameters between 0.1 mm and 3.0 mm. For example, the diameter of the portion of the through-hole 270 formed through the cover portion 280 may be 2.0 mm, the diameter of the portion of the through-hole 270 formed through the gasket opening of the gasket 260 may be 0.5 mm, and the diameter of the portion of the through-hole 270 formed through the shield opening of the shield 250 may be 0.5 mm at the first end of the shield opening and extend to a diameter of 1.5 mm at the second end of the shield opening (e.g., as shown in the figure). Figure 3A As shown), the diameter of the portion of the through hole 270 that forms the circuit opening through the circuit 230 is 1.0 mm. The diameter of the portion of the through hole 270 that forms the cover portion 280 is equal to the diameter of the pin 350.

[0052] In some embodiments, the thickness of the shield is between 0.25 mm and 2.0 mm (e.g., 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, etc.). In some embodiments, the thickness of one or more sensors 220 is between 0.1 mm and 2.0 mm (e.g., 0.1 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.95 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, etc.). In some embodiments, the thickness of the sensor mesh 240 is between 0.05 mm and 1.0 mm (e.g., 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, etc.).

[0053] In some embodiments, the polymeric materials constituting the base portion 210 and / or the cover portion 280 include acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyamide (nylon), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene (PE), polyetherimide (PEI), polybutylene terephthalate (PBTR), acrylic (PMMA), polyoxymethylene (POM), polypropylene (PP), silicone resin, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic rubber (TRP), and / or any other plastic, elastomer, or rubber material. In some embodiments, the base portion 210 is a first polymer material, and the cover portion 280 is a second polymer material different from the first polymer material. In some embodiments, the shield 250 is a material with greater heat resistance than the molding temperature of the polymer material, such as a metal (e.g., stainless steel) and / or another polymer material. In some embodiments, the gasket 260 is a silicone material and / or another compressible or elastic material. In some embodiments, the components of this encapsulation design (e.g., one or more sensors 220, sensor holder 225, circuitry 230, sensor mesh 240, shield 250, and / or gasket 260) are coupled to each other and / or to the base portion 210 by one or more screws, one or more pins, one or more pins, and / or one or more adhesives (e.g., pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)).

[0054] (A1) Figures 1A to 4BA wearable device (e.g., a head-mounted wearable device 100) according to some embodiments is illustrated. The wearable device includes a first material (e.g., a frame of the head-mounted wearable device 100, the frame including a base portion 210 and a cover portion 280). The wearable device also includes a shield material (e.g., a shield 250) that has a higher heat resistance than the first material (e.g., shield 250 is a material with a heat resistance greater than the molding temperature of the polymer material). The wearable device also includes one or more sensors (e.g., one or more sensors 220) positioned below the shield material and embedded within the overmolded portion of the first material (e.g., the cover portion 280). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown). The wearable device also includes a through-hole (e.g., through-hole 270) extending from an outer portion of the first material to an inner portion of the first material in which one or more sensors are embedded (e.g., an internal cavity of the head wearable device 100 located between the base portion 210 and the cover portion 280), wherein the one or more sensors detect data (e.g., as shown) via the through-hole. Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0055] (A2) In some embodiments of A1, when the wearable device is worn by a user, the through-hole points toward a portion of the user's face (e.g., as referenced). Figure 1A and Figure 1B (As mentioned above).

[0056] (A3) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A2, (i) one or more sensors are one or more microphones, (ii) the wearable device further includes one or more second microphones (e.g., nose bridge microphones), and (iii) when the wearable device is worn by a user, the one or more microphones and the one or more second microphones are in a line with the user's mouth (e.g., as referenced). Figure 1A and Figure 1B (As mentioned above).

[0057] (A4) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A3, the wearable device further includes a mesh (e.g., sensor mesh 240) positioned between one or more sensors and an outer portion of the first material (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0058] (A5) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A4, the wearable device further includes a pad (e.g., pad 260) positioned between the shield material and the overmolded portion of the first material (e.g., as shown in the figure). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0059] (A6) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A5, the gasket is a silicone material.

[0060] (A7) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A6, the through-hole extends through the gasket (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0061] (A8) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A7, the shield material is stainless steel.

[0062] (A9) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A8, the through-hole extends through the shielding material (e.g., as shown in Figure 1). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0063] (A10) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A9, the wearable device further includes flexible circuitry (e.g., circuitry 230) positioned beneath the protective material and coupled to one or more sensors (e.g., such as...). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0064] (A11) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A10, the first material includes a first injection-molded portion (e.g., base portion 210) and an overmolded portion, and one or more sensors and a shield material are coupled to the first injection-molded portion (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0065] (A12) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A11, the first material is a plastic polymer material.

[0066] (A13) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A12, the wearable device further includes: (i) a second shield material (e.g., shield 250) having a second heat resistance greater than that of the first material; and (ii) one or more second sensors (e.g., as referenced). Figure 1A and Figure 1B (iii) the second microphone and / or one or more sensors 220), the one or more second sensors being positioned below the second cover material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material, and (iii) a second through hole (e.g., a through hole 270 at the second sensor opening 112), the second through hole extending from the outer portion of the first material to the second inner portion of the first material in which the one or more second sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more second sensors detect second data via the second through hole.

[0067] (A14) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A13, the one or more sensors include at least one of the following: one or more microphones (e.g., as referenced) Figure 1A and Figure 1B The above-mentioned: one or more optical sensors; one or more temperature sensors; and one or more pressure sensors.

[0068] (A15) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A14, the wearable device is a pair of smart glasses.

[0069] (A16) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A15, the diameter of the through hole is between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0070] (A17) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A16, the thickness of the shield material is between 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.

[0071] (A18) In some embodiments of any of A1 to A17, the through-hole has a circular shape (e.g., as shown in reference). Figure 4A (As mentioned above).

[0072] Figure 5 A flowchart of a method for manufacturing a wearable device according to some embodiments is shown. The operations (e.g., steps) of method 500 may be performed by one or more processors of the system (e.g., central processing unit and / or MCU). Figure 5 At least some of the operations shown correspond to instructions stored in computer memory or computer-readable storage media (e.g., storage devices, RAM, and / or memory). The operations of method 500 may be performed by a single device alone, or in combination with one or more processors and / or hardware components of another communication-coupled device, and / or instructions stored in memory or computer-readable media of another device communication-coupled to the system. In some embodiments, the various operations of the methods described herein are interchangeable and / or optional, and the corresponding operations of each method are performed by any of the foregoing devices, systems, or combinations of devices and / or systems. For convenience, method operations will be described below as being performed by specific components or devices, but this should not be construed as limiting the execution of operations to a specific device in all embodiments.

[0073] (B1) Figure 5 A flowchart of a method 500 for manufacturing a wearable device (e.g., head-mounted wearable device 100) according to some embodiments is shown.

[0074] In some embodiments, method 500 includes coupling one or more sensors (e.g., one or more sensors 220) to a device base (e.g., base portion 210) of a wearable device (502). Method 500 also includes coupling a shield (e.g., shield 250) to the device base such that the shield covers the one or more sensors (e.g., as shown in the image). Figures 2A to 3D As shown), the opening of the shield (e.g., the shield opening) is aligned with one or more sensors (e.g., as shown). Figures 2A to 3D (as shown) (508). Method 500 further includes: coupling a gasket (e.g., gasket 260) to a shield, wherein an opening of the gasket (e.g., a gasket opening) is aligned with an opening of the shield and one or more sensors (e.g., as shown). Figures 2A to 3D (as shown) (510). Method 500 further includes: removably coupling a pin (e.g., pin 350) to a gasket (e.g., as shown) Figure 3D (as shown) (512). Method 500 further includes: applying a polymer material (e.g., reference) Figures 1A to 4B The polymer material is overmolded onto the device base of the wearable device to form a device cover (e.g., cover portion 280) (514). Method 500 further includes: separating the pin from the gasket such that the pin leaves an opening (e.g., through hole 270) in the device cover, which is aligned with the opening of the gasket, the opening of the cover, and one or more sensors (516).

[0075] (B2) In some embodiments of B1, after one or more sensors are coupled to the device base of the wearable device, a mesh (e.g., sensor mesh 240) is coupled to the one or more sensors, wherein a shield is coupled above the one or more sensors and the mesh (e.g., as shown in the image). Figures 2A to 3D (as shown) (506).

[0076] (B3) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B2, the pin is separated from the gasket after the polymer material has been dried.

[0077] (B4) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B3, the method further includes: coupling a flexible circuit (e.g., circuit 230) to a device base of the wearable device, and electrically coupling the flexible circuit to the one or more sensors (e.g., such as...). Figures 2A to 3D (as shown) (504).

[0078] (B5) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B4, the opening in the device cover is configured such that when the wearable device is worn by a user, the opening in the device cover points toward a portion of the user's face (e.g., as referenced). Figure 1A and Figure 1B (As mentioned above).

[0079] (B6) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B5, the gasket is a silicone material.

[0080] (B7) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B6, the shield is made of stainless steel.

[0081] (B8) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B7, the device cover and device base of the wearable device are made of a plastic polymer material.

[0082] (B9) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B8, the one or more sensors include at least one of the following: one or more microphones (e.g., as referenced) Figure 1A and Figure 1B The above-mentioned: one or more optical sensors; one or more temperature sensors; and one or more pressure sensors.

[0083] (B10) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B9, before overmolding the polymer material onto the device base of the wearable device, method 500 further includes: (i) attaching one or more second sensors (e.g., as referenced) Figure 1A and Figure 1B The method 500 further includes: (ii) coupling the second microphone and / or one or more sensors 220) to the device base of the wearable device; (ii) coupling a second cover (e.g., cover 250) over one or more second sensors, wherein a second opening of the second cover is aligned with one or more second sensors; (iii) coupling a second pad (e.g., pad 260) to the second cover, wherein a second opening of the second pad is aligned with a second opening of the second cover and one or more second sensors; and (iv) removably coupling a second pin (e.g., pin 350) to the second pad. The method 500 also includes: after overmolding the polymer material onto the device base of the wearable device, separating the second pin from the second pad such that the second pin leaves a second opening (e.g., a through-hole 270 at the second sensor opening 112) in the device cover, which is aligned with a second opening of the second pad, a second opening of the second cover, and one or more second sensors.

[0084] (B11) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B10, the wearable device is a pair of smart glasses.

[0085] (B12) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B11, the diameter of the opening in the device cover is between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm.

[0086] (B13) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B12, the thickness of the shield is between 0.5 mm and 2.0 mm.

[0087] (B14) In some embodiments of any of B1 to B13, the opening in the device cover has a circular shape.

[0088] (C1) According to some embodiments, a pair of smart glasses (e.g., a head-worn device 100) includes a first material (e.g., the frame of the head-worn device 100, the frame including a base portion 210 and a cover portion 280). The smart glasses also include a shield material (e.g., a shield 250) that has a higher heat resistance than the first material (e.g., shield 250 is a material with a heat resistance greater than the molding temperature of the polymer material). The smart glasses also include one or more sensors (e.g., one or more sensors 220) positioned below the shield material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material (e.g., the cover portion 280) (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown). The smart glasses also include a through-hole (e.g., through-hole 270) extending from an outer portion of the first material to an inner portion of the first material in which one or more sensors are embedded (e.g., an internal cavity of the head-wearable device 100 between the base portion 210 and the cover portion 280), wherein one or more sensors detect data (e.g., such as...) via the through-hole. Figure 2A and Figure 2B (As shown).

[0089] (C2) In some embodiments of C1, the smart glasses also include any of the features of A2 to A18.

[0090] (D1) According to some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes a plurality of executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a plurality of operations and / or cause the execution of the plurality of operations. The operations include coupling one or more sensors (e.g., one or more sensors 220) to a device base (e.g., base portion 210) of a wearable device (e.g., head-mounted wearable device 100). The operations also include coupling a shield (e.g., shield 250) to the device base such that the shield covers one or more sensors (e.g., as shown in the image). Figures 2A to 3D As shown), the opening of the shield (e.g., the shield opening) is aligned with one or more sensors (e.g., as shown). Figures 2A to 3D (As shown). The operation also includes coupling a gasket (e.g., gasket 260) to a shield, wherein the opening of the gasket (e.g., gasket opening) is aligned with the opening of the shield and one or more sensors (e.g., as shown). Figures 2A to 3D (as shown) (510). The operation also includes removably coupling a pin (e.g., pin 350) to a gasket (e.g., as shown). Figure 3D(as shown). The operation also includes making the polymer material (e.g., reference) Figures 1A to 4B The polymer material is overmolded onto the device base of the wearable device to form a device cover (e.g., cover portion 280). The operation also includes separating the pin from the gasket, such that the pin leaves an opening (e.g., through hole 270) in the device cover, which aligns with the openings of the gasket, the cover, and one or more sensors.

[0091] (D2) In some embodiments of D1, the executable instructions also cause one or more processors to perform an operation corresponding to any one of B2 to B14 and / or cause the execution of an operation corresponding to any one of B2 to B14.

[0092] (E1) According to some embodiments, a system includes a wearable device of any one of A1 to A18, wherein the system is configured to capture data at one or more sensors (e.g., as referenced). Figure 1A and Figure 1B (As mentioned above).

[0093] (F1) According to some embodiments, a package is configured to contain a wearable device of any one of A1 to A18.

[0094] (G1) According to some embodiments, a system is configured to perform the method of manufacturing a wearable device of any one of B1 to B14 and / or cause the execution of the method of manufacturing a wearable device of any one of B1 to B14.

[0095] The devices described above, including wrist-worn wearables, head-worn wearables, systems, and haptic feedback devices, will be described in further detail below. The specific operations described herein may occur due to specific hardware, which will be described in more detail below. The devices described below are not limiting, and features on these devices may be removed or additional features may be added to them.

[0096] Example Extended Reality System Figure 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C-1 and Figure 6C-2 Example XR systems, including AR and MR systems, are shown according to some embodiments. Figure 6A The first example user interaction is shown using a first XR system 600a and a wrist wearable device 626, a head wearable device (e.g., an AR device 628), and / or a HIPD 642. Figure 6B The second XR system 600b and a second example user interaction using a wrist wearable device 626, an AR device 628 and / or a HIPD 642 are shown. Figure 6C-1 and Figure 6C-2 A third MR system 600c and a third example user interaction using a wrist wearable device 626, a head wearable device (e.g., an MR device such as a VR device), and / or a HIPD 642 are illustrated. As those skilled in the art will understand upon reading the description provided herein, the above-described example AR and MR systems (described in detail below) can perform various functions and / or operations.

[0097] Wrist-worn wearable device 626, head-worn wearable device, and / or HIPD 642 can be communicatively coupled via network 625 (e.g., cellular, near-field, Wi-Fi, personal area network, wireless LAN). Furthermore, wrist-worn wearable device 626, head-worn wearable device, and / or HIPD 642 can also be communicatively coupled via network 625 to one or more servers 630, one or more computers 640 (e.g., laptops, computers), one or more mobile devices 650 (e.g., smartphones or tablets), and / or other electronic devices. Similarly, textile-based smart clothing can also be communicatively coupled via network 625 to wrist-worn wearable device 626, one or more head-worn wearable devices, HIPD 642, one or more servers 630, one or more computers 640, one or more mobile devices 650, and / or other electronic devices to provide input during use.

[0098] Go to Figure 6A , Figure 6AThe illustration shows a user 602 wearing a wrist-worn wearable device 626 and an AR device 628, with a HIPD 642 placed on their table. The wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and HIPD 642 facilitate user interaction with the AR environment. Specifically, as shown in the first XR system 600a, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 enable the presentation of one or more avatars 604, digital representations 606 of one or more contacts, and one or more virtual objects 608. As described below, the user 602 can interact with one or more avatars 604, digital representations 606 of one or more contacts, and one or more virtual objects 608 through the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642. Furthermore, the user 602 can also directly view physical objects in the environment, such as a physical table 629, through one or more transparent lenses and one or more waveguides of the AR device 628. Alternatively, an MR device can be used instead of an AR device 628, and a similar user experience can occur, but the user will not directly see the physical objects in the environment (e.g., table 629), but will be presented with a virtual reconstruction of table 629 generated from one or more sensors of the MR device (e.g., an outward-facing camera capable of recording the surrounding environment).

[0099] User 602 may provide user input using any of the following: a wrist-worn wearable device 626; an AR device 628 (e.g., through physical input at the AR device and / or built-in motion tracking of the user's limbs); smart textile apparel; an externally mounted limb tracking device; a HIPD 642, etc. For example, user 602 may provide user input by performing one or more gestures detected by the wrist-worn wearable device 626 (e.g., using one or more EMG sensors and / or IMUs built into the wrist-worn wearable device) and / or the AR device 628 (e.g., using one or more image sensors or cameras). Alternatively or additionally, user 602 may provide user input via one or more touch surfaces of the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the AR device 628, and / or the HIPD 642 and / or voice commands captured by the microphones of the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the AR device 628, and / or the HIPD 642. The wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 include an artificial intelligence digital assistant to help the user provide user input (e.g., completing a sequence of actions, suggesting different actions or commands, providing reminders, confirming commands). For example, the digital assistant can be invoked via input occurring at AR device 628 (e.g., input via the temple of AR device 628). In some embodiments, the user 602 can provide user input via one or more facial gestures and / or facial expressions. For example, the camera of the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 can track the user 602's eyes to navigate the user interface.

[0100] The wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 can operate individually or in combination to allow user 602 to interact with the AR environment. In some embodiments, HIPD 642 is configured to function as a central hub or control center for the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or another communication-coupled device. For example, user 602 can provide input to interact with the AR environment at any of the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642, and HIPD 642 can identify one or more backend and frontend tasks to perform the requested interaction and distribute instructions to execute the one or more backend and frontend tasks at the wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642. In some embodiments, backend tasks are user-insensible background processing tasks (e.g., rendering content, decompression, compression, application-specific operations), while frontend tasks are user-insensible user-facing tasks (e.g., presenting information to the user, providing feedback to the user). HIPD 642 can perform backend tasks and provide runtime data corresponding to the backend tasks to the wrist wearable device 626 and / or AR device 628, enabling the wrist wearable device 626 and / or AR device 628 to perform frontend tasks. In this way, HIPD 642, with more computing resources and greater thermal headroom compared to the wrist wearable device 626 and / or AR device 628, performs compute-intensive tasks and reduces the computer resource utilization and / or power consumption of the wrist wearable device 626 and / or AR device 628.

[0101] In the example shown in the first XR system 600a, HIPD 642 identifies one or more backend and frontend tasks associated with a user request to initiate an AR video call with one or more other users (represented by avatar 604 and contact digital representation 606), and issues instructions to cause the one or more backend and frontend tasks to be executed. Specifically, HIPD 642 performs backend tasks for processing and / or rendering image data (and other data) associated with the AR video call, and provides runtime data associated with the performed backend tasks to AR device 628, causing AR device 628 to perform frontend tasks for presenting the AR video call (e.g., presenting avatar 604 and contact digital representation 606).

[0102] In some embodiments, HIPD 642 can operate as a focus or anchor point for presenting information. This allows user 602 to generally know where the information is presented. For example, as shown in the first XR system 600a, an avatar 604 and a digital representation 606 of a contact are presented above HIPD 642. Specifically, HIPD 642 and AR device 628 operate in combination to determine the location for presenting avatar 604 and the digital representation 606 of a contact. In some embodiments, information can be presented within a predetermined distance from HIPD 642 (e.g., within 5 meters). For example, as shown in the first XR system 600a, a virtual object 608 is presented on a table at a distance from HIPD 642. Similar to the examples above, HIPD 642 and AR device 628 can operate in combination to determine the location for presenting virtual object 608. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the presentation of information is not constrained by HIPD 642. More specifically, the avatar 604, the digital representation of the contact 606, and the virtual object 608 do not need to be presented within the predetermined distance of the HIPD 642. Although the AR device 628 is described as working with the HIPD, the MR head-mounted viewer can be interacted with in the same way as the AR device 628.

[0103] The user input provided at the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 is coordinated to enable the user to initiate, continue, and / or complete an operation using any device. For example, user 602 can provide user input to AR device 628 to cause AR device 628 to render virtual object 608, and when virtual object 608 is rendered by AR device 628, user 602 can provide one or more gestures via wrist wearable device 626 to interact with and / or manipulate virtual object 608. Although AR device 628 is described as working in conjunction with wrist wearable device 626, MR head-mounted viewers can be interacted with in the same manner as AR device 628.

[0104] Integration of Artificial Intelligence and XR Systems Figure 6A This illustrates an interaction where an AI virtual assistant can help user 602 make requests. The AI ​​virtual assistant can be used to complete open-ended requests made by user 602 through natural language input. For example, in... Figure 6A In this scenario, user 602 makes an auditory request 644 to summarize the conversation and then share the summarized conversation with others in the meeting. Furthermore, the AI ​​virtual assistant is configured to use the XR system's sensors (e.g., the camera and microphone of the XR headset, and various other sensors from any of the multiple devices in the system) to provide the user with contextual cues for initiating tasks.

[0105] Figure 6A An example neural network 652 used in artificial intelligence applications is also shown. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is diverse and encompasses many different aspects of the devices and systems described herein. AI capabilities cover a wide range of applications and enhance the interaction between user 602 and user devices such as AR device 628, MR device 632, HIPD 642, and wrist-worn wearable device 626. The AI ​​discussed herein can be obtained using many different training techniques. While the primary AI model example discussed herein is a neural network, other AI models can also be used. Non-limiting examples of AI models include artificial neural networks (ANNs), deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), large language models (LLMs), long short-term memory networks, Transformer models, decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, k-nearest neighbors, genetic algorithms, Markov models, Bayesian networks, fuzzy logic systems, and deep reinforcement learning, among others. The AI ​​model can be implemented on one or more user devices and / or any other devices described herein. For devices and systems employing multiple AI models as described herein, different models can be used depending on the task. For example, an LLM can be used for a natural language AI virtual assistant, while a DNN can be used for object detection in a physical environment.

[0106] In another example, an AI virtual assistant may include many different AI models, and multiple AI models (concurrently, sequentially, or in combination) may be employed based on the user's request. For example, an LLM-based AI model may provide instructions to help the user follow a recipe, and these instructions may be based in part on another AI model derived from ANN, DNN, RNN, etc., which is able to identify which part of the recipe the user is in (e.g., object and scene detection).

[0107] As AI training models develop, the operations and experiences described herein can be performed using different models other than those listed above, and those skilled in the art will understand that the list above is non-limiting.

[0108] User 602 can interact with the AI ​​model through natural language input, text input, or any other input modality that accepts natural language and / or the corresponding voice sensor module, captured by a voice sensor. In another instance, input is provided by tracking the gaze of user 602 via a gaze tracker module. Furthermore, the AI ​​model can also receive input beyond that provided by user 602. For example, the AI ​​can further generate its responses based on environmental input captured by various types of sensors and / or their corresponding sensor modules in response to user requests (e.g., temperature data, image data, video data, ambient light data, audio data, GPS location data, inertial measurement (i.e., user motion) data, pattern recognition data, magnetometer data, depth data, pressure data, force data, neuromuscular data, heart rate data, temperature data, sleep data). Sensor data can be retrieved entirely from a single device (e.g., AR device 628) or from multiple devices communicating with each other (e.g., a system including at least two of AR device 628, MR device 632, HIPD 642, wrist-worn wearable device 626, etc.). The AI ​​model can also access additional information (e.g., one or more servers 630, one or more computers 640, one or more mobile devices 650 and / or other electronic devices) via network 625.

[0109] A non-limiting list of AI enhancements includes, but is not limited to, image recognition, speech recognition (e.g., automatic speech recognition), text recognition (e.g., scene text recognition), pattern recognition, natural language processing and understanding, classification, regression, clustering, anomaly detection, sequence generation, content generation, and optimization. In some embodiments, the AI ​​enhancements are executed, wholly or partially, on a cloud computing platform communicatively coupled to a user device (e.g., AR device 628, MR device 632, HIPD 642, wrist-worn wearable device 626) via one or more networks. The cloud computing platform provides scalable computing resources, distributed computing, managed AI services, interference acceleration, pre-trained models, APIs, and / or other resources to support the comprehensive computation required for the AI ​​enhancements.

[0110] Example outputs derived from the use of AI models may include natural language responses, mathematical calculations, charts displaying information, audio, images, video, text, meeting minutes, predictions based on environmental factors, classification, pattern recognition, suggestions, evaluations, or other operations. In some embodiments, the generated output is stored on the local memory of a user device (e.g., AR device 628, MR device 632, HIPD 642, wrist-worn wearable device 626), storage options of external devices (servers, computers, mobile devices, etc.), and / or storage options of a cloud computing platform.

[0111] AI-based outputs can be presented across different modalities (e.g., audio-based modalities, vision-based modalities, haptic modalities, and any combination thereof) and across different devices within the XR system described herein. Some vision-based outputs may include displaying information on XR enhancements of an XR head-mounted viewer, or displaying a user interface on a wrist-worn wearable, knee-mounted, mobile device, etc. On devices with or without displays (e.g., HIPD 642), haptic feedback may provide information to user 602. The AI ​​model may also use the aforementioned inputs to determine the appropriate modality and one or more devices for presenting content to the user (e.g., audio output may be presented instead of visual output to a user walking on a busy road to avoid distracting user 602).

[0112] Example of augmented reality interaction Figure 6B The illustration shows a user 602 wearing a wrist-worn wearable device 626 and an AR device 628, and holding a HIPD 642. In the second XR system 600b, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the AR device 628, and / or the HIPD 642 are used to receive one or more messages and / or provide one or more messages to the user 602's contacts. Specifically, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the AR device 628, and / or the HIPD 642 detect and coordinate one or more user inputs to initiate a messaging application and prepare a response to messages received through the messaging application.

[0113] In some embodiments, user 602 launches an application on a wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 via user input, which causes the application to launch on at least one device. For example, in the second XR system 600b, user 602 executes a gesture associated with a command (represented by the messaging user interface 612) for launching a messaging application; wrist wearable device 626 detects the gesture and, based on determining that user 602 is wearing AR device 628, causes AR device 628 to present the messaging user interface 612 of the messaging application. AR device 628 may present the messaging user interface 612 to user 602 via its display (e.g., as shown in user 602's field of view 610). In some embodiments, the application is launched on and can run on a device (e.g., wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642) that detects user input to launch the application, and that device provides other device operation data to cause the messaging application to be presented. For example, the wrist-worn wearable device 626 can detect user input to launch a messaging application, launch and run the messaging application, and provide runtime data to the AR device 628 and / or HIPD 642 to enable the presentation of the messaging application. Alternatively, the application can be launched and run on a device other than the one that detects user input. For example, the wrist-worn wearable device 626 can detect gestures associated with launching the messaging application and enable the HIPD 642 to run the messaging application and coordinate its presentation.

[0114] Furthermore, user 602 can provide user input at the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 to continue and / or complete an operation initiated at another device. For example, after launching a messaging application via the wrist wearable device 626, when the AR device 628 presents the messaging user interface 612, user 602 can provide input at HIPD 642 to prepare a response (e.g., indicated by a swipe gesture performed on HIPD 642). The gesture performed by user 602 on HIPD 642 can be provided and / or displayed on another device. For example, the swipe gesture performed by user 602 on HIPD 642 is displayed on the virtual keyboard of the messaging user interface 612 displayed by AR device 628.

[0115] In some embodiments, the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, HIPD 642, and / or other communication coupling devices may present one or more notifications to the user 602. The notification may be an indication of a new message, incoming call, application update, status update, etc. The user 602 may select the notification via the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, or HIPD 642, causing the application or action associated with the notification to be presented on at least one device. For example, the user 602 may receive a notification that a message has been received at the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, HIPD 642, and / or other communication coupling devices, and provide user input at the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 to view the notification. The device detecting the user input may cause the application associated with the notification to be launched and / or presented at the wrist wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642.

[0116] While the examples above describe coordinated input for interaction with messaging applications, those skilled in the art will understand upon reading this specification that user input can be coordinated to interact with any number of applications, including but not limited to gaming applications, social media applications, camera applications, web-based applications, financial applications, etc. For example, AR device 628 can present gaming application data to user 602, and HIPD 642 can use a controller to provide input to the game. Similarly, user 602 can use wrist-worn wearable device 626 to activate the camera of AR device 628, and the user can use wrist-worn wearable device 626, AR device 628, and / or HIPD 642 to manipulate (e.g., zoom in or out, or apply filters) image capture and capture image data.

[0117] While AR device 628 is shown as capable of performing certain functions, it should be understood that AR devices can have different functions based on cost and market demand. For example, an AR device may include a single output modality, such as an audio output modality. In another example, an AR device may include a low-fidelity display as one of multiple output modalities, where simple information (e.g., text and / or low-fidelity images / videos) can be presented to the user. In yet another example, an AR device may be configured with face-facing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to provide information to the user; for example, an LED around the right lens may illuminate to indicate to the wearer that they are turning right, or an LED on the left may illuminate to indicate to the wearer that they are turning left. In another embodiment, an AR device may include an outward-facing projector so that information (e.g., text information, media) can be displayed on the user's palm or other suitable surface (e.g., a table, a whiteboard). In yet another embodiment, information may also be provided by partially darkening portions of the lens to emphasize the portion of the environment where the user's attention should be directed. Some AR devices can render AR augmentations monocularly or binocularly (e.g., AR augmentations can be rendered only at a single display associated with a single lens, rather than at both lenses, to produce a binocular image). In some instances, AR devices capable of rendering AR augmentations binocularly may also optionally display AR augmentations monocularly (e.g., for power saving or other presentation considerations). These examples are not exhaustive, and features of one AR device described above can be combined with features of another AR device described above. While the features and experiences of AR devices have been broadly described in the preceding sections, it should be understood that the described features and experiences can be applied in a similar manner to MR head-mounted viewers, as will be described in the following sections.

[0118] Example of mixed reality interaction Turning Figure 6C-1 and Figure 6C-2 User 602 is shown wearing a wrist-worn wearable device 626 and an MR device 632 (e.g., a device capable of providing a full VR experience or displaying an MR experience of one or more objects from the physical environment on the device's display) and holding a HIPD 642. In the third MR system 600c, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the MR device 632, and / or the HIPD 642 are used for interaction within an MR environment (e.g., a VR game or other XR application). When the MR device 632 presents a representation of a VR game (e.g., a first MR game environment 620) to user 602, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the MR device 632, and / or the HIPD 642 detect and coordinate one or more user inputs to allow user 602 to interact with the VR game.

[0119] In some embodiments, user 602 may provide user input via wrist-worn wearable device 626, MR device 632, and / or HIPD 642, which causes action to occur in the corresponding MR environment. For example, a third MR system 600c (such as...) Figure 6C-1 In the illustration, user 602 raises HIPD 642 in preparation for swinging it in the first MR game environment 620. MR device 632 responds to user 602 raising HIPD 642 by causing user's MR representation 622 to perform a similar action (e.g., raising a virtual object such as virtual sword 624). In some embodiments, each device uses corresponding sensor data and / or image data to detect user input and provide an accurate representation of user 602's movement. For example, the image sensor of HIPD 642 (e.g., a SLAM camera or other camera) can be used to detect the position of HIPD 642 relative to user 602's body, allowing virtual objects to be properly positioned within the first MR game environment 620; sensor data from wrist-worn wearable device 626 can be used to detect the speed at which user 602 raises HIPD 642, synchronizing user's MR representation 622 and virtual sword 624 with user 602's movement; and the imaging sensor of MR device 632 can be used to represent real-world objects, user 602's body, or boundary conditions within the first MR game environment 620.

[0120] exist Figure 6C-2 In this scenario, user 602 swings downwards while holding HIPD 642. Wrist wearable device 626, MR device 632, and / or HIPD 642 detect the downward swing and execute the corresponding action within a first MR gaming environment 620. In some embodiments, data captured by each device is used to improve the user experience within the MR environment. For example, sensor data from wrist wearable device 626 can be used to determine the speed and / or force of the downward swing, and image sensors from HIPD 642 and / or MR device 632 can be used to determine the location of the swing and how it should be represented in the first MR gaming environment 620, which can then serve as input to an MR environment (e.g., a gaming mechanism) that can use the detected speed, force, location, and / or aspects of user 602's action to classify the user's input (e.g., a light strike, a heavy strike, a critical strike, a blitzkrieg, a miss) or calculate an output (e.g., damage amount).

[0121] Figure 6C-2Further illustration shows that when the MR game environment 620 is displayed, a portion of the physical environment is reconstructed and displayed on the display of the MR device 632. In this example, when one or more objects in the physical environment are potentially in the user's path (e.g., collisions with the user and objects in the physical environment are possible), a reconstruction of the physical environment 646 is displayed instead of a portion of the MR game environment 620. Thus, this example MR game environment 620 includes (i) an immersive VR portion 648 (e.g., an environment without a necessary counterpart in the nearby physical environment) and (ii) a reconstruction of the physical environment 646 (e.g., a table 650 and a cup 652). While the example shown herein illustrates an MR environment where a reconstruction of the physical environment is used to avoid collisions, other uses of the reconstruction of the physical environment are possible, such as defining the characteristics of a virtual environment based on the surrounding physical environment (e.g., virtual pillars can be placed based on objects in the surrounding physical environment, such as trees).

[0122] Although the wrist-worn wearable device 626, MR device 632, and / or HIPD 642 are described as detecting user input, in some embodiments, user input is detected at a single device (wherein the single device is responsible for distributing signals to other devices to execute the user input). For example, HIPD 642 may run an application to generate a first MR game environment 620 and provide corresponding data to MR device 632 to render the first MR game environment 620. (While the user is holding HIPD 642), HIPD 642 also detects movement of user 602 to cause corresponding actions to be performed within the first MR game environment 620. Additionally or alternatively, in some embodiments, operational data from one or more devices (e.g., sensor data, image data, application data, device data, and / or other data) is provided to a single device (e.g., HIPD 642) to process the operational data and cause the corresponding device to perform actions associated with the processed operational data.

[0123] In some embodiments, user 602 may wear a wrist-worn wearable device 626, a wearable MR device 632, a textile-based smart garment 638 (e.g., a wearable haptic glove), and / or hold a HIPD 642. In this embodiment, the wrist-worn wearable device 626, the MR device 632, and / or the textile-based smart garment 638 are used in an MR environment (e.g., as referenced above). Figure 6A and Figure 6B Interaction within any AR or MR system described. When the MR device 632 presents a representation of an MR game (e.g., a second MR game environment 620) to the user 602, the wrist wearable device 626, the MR device 632, and / or the textile-based smart clothing 638 detect and coordinate one or more user inputs to allow the user 602 to interact with the MR environment.

[0124] In some embodiments, user 602 may provide user input via wrist wearable device 626, HIPD 642, MR device 632, and / or textile-based smart clothing 638, which causes movement in the corresponding MR environment. In some embodiments, each device uses corresponding sensor data and / or image data to detect user input and provide an accurate representation of user 602's movement. Although four different input devices are shown (e.g., wrist wearable device 626, MR device 632, HIPD 642, and textile-based smart clothing 638), each of these input devices can provide input completely independently for full interaction with the MR environment. For example, the wrist wearable device can provide sufficient input on its own for interaction with the MR environment. In some embodiments, if multiple input devices (e.g., the wrist wearable device and the textile-based smart clothing 638) are used, sensor fusion can be utilized to ensure that the input is correct. Although multiple input devices are described, it should be understood that other input devices can be used in combination or individually, such as, but not limited to, external motion tracking cameras, other wearable devices suitable for different parts of the user's body, and devices that allow users to experience walking in the MR environment while remaining essentially still in the physical environment.

[0125] As described above, the data captured by each device is used to improve the user experience within the MR environment. Although not shown, the textile-based smart clothing 638 can be used in conjunction with MR devices and / or HIPD 642.

[0126] While some experiences are described as taking place on AR devices and others on MR devices, those skilled in the art will recognize that experiences can be transferred from MR devices to AR devices and vice versa.

[0127] For ease of reference, this document defines some of the devices and components that may be included in some or all of the example devices discussed. Those skilled in the art will recognize that certain types of components described may be more suitable for a particular set of devices and less suitable for a different set. However, subsequent references to components defined herein should be considered as included within the provided definitions.

[0128] In some embodiments, example devices and systems, including electronic devices and systems, will be discussed. Such example devices and systems are not intended to be limiting, and those skilled in the art will understand that alternative devices and systems to the example devices and systems described herein can be used to perform operations and construct the systems and devices described herein.

[0129] As described herein, an electronic device is a device that uses electrical energy to perform a specific function. An electronic device can be any physical object containing electronic components such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Examples of electronic devices include smartphones, laptops, digital cameras, televisions, game consoles, and music players, as well as the example electronic devices discussed herein. As described herein, an intermediate electronic device is a device situated between subsets of components of two other electronic devices and / or one or more electronic devices, facilitating communication and / or data processing and / or data transmission between the respective electronic devices and / or electronic components.

[0130] The above provides the following: Figures 6A to 6C-2 The foregoing description is intended to supplement the reference. Figures 1A to 5 The following description is provided. Although the terminology used in this description may differ from that used in the preceding description, those skilled in the art will understand that it has the same meaning.

[0131] Any data collection performed by the devices described herein and / or any device configured to perform the different embodiments described above with reference to any of the illustrations (hereinafter referred to as "devices") is conducted in a manner that complies with all applicable privacy regulations and with the user's consent. Users may choose to allow the devices to collect data, or to restrict or refuse data collection by the devices. Users can opt in or out of any data collection at any time. Furthermore, users may choose to request the deletion of any collected data.

[0132] It will be understood that although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used in this document to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another.

[0133] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of the embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will also be understood that, as used in this specification, the terms “comprising” and / or “including” specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0134] As used herein, the term "if" can be interpreted, depending on the context, as meaning "when" or "once" or "in response to determination" or "according to determination" or "in response to detection" when the stated prerequisite is true. Similarly, depending on the context, the phrases "if determination [the stated prerequisite is true]" or "if [the stated prerequisite is true]" or "when [the stated prerequisite is true]" can be interpreted as meaning "once determination" or "in response to determination" or "according to determination" or "once detection" or "in response to detection" when the stated prerequisite is true.

[0135] For illustrative purposes, the foregoing description has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussion above is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the claims to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the foregoing teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the operating principles and practical applications, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to implement them.

Claims

1. A wearable device, comprising: First material; The protective cover material has a higher heat resistance than the first material; One or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are positioned below the protective cover material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material; as well as A through-hole extends from an external portion of the first material to an internal portion of the first material in which one or more sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more sensors detect data via the through-hole.

2. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein: The one or more sensors are one or more microphones; The wearable device also includes: One or more second microphones, positioned below the protective cover material and embedded within the overmolded portion of the first material; and Another through-hole extends from the outer portion of the first material to another inner portion of the first material in which the one or more second microphones are embedded, wherein the one or more second microphones detect data via the other through-hole; and When the wearable device is worn by a user, the one or more microphones and the one or more second microphones are in line with the user's mouth.

3. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The first material includes a first injection molding portion and the overmolded portion, and the one or more sensors and the shield material are coupled to the first injection molding portion.

4. The wearable device of claim 1 further includes a mesh element positioned between the one or more sensors and the outer portion of the first material.

5. The wearable device of claim 1 further includes a pad positioned between the cover material and the overmolded portion of the first material.

6. The wearable device according to claim 5, wherein, The gasket is made of silicone resin.

7. The wearable device according to claim 5, wherein, The through hole extends through the gasket.

8. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, When the wearable device is worn by a user, the through-hole points towards a portion of the user's face.

9. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The protective cover is made of stainless steel.

10. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The through-hole extends through the protective material.

11. The wearable device of claim 1 further includes a flexible circuit positioned below the protective material and coupled to the one or more sensors.

12. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The first material is a plastic polymer material.

13. The wearable device according to claim 1, further comprising: The second protective cover material has a second heat resistance greater than that of the first material; One or more second sensors, the one or more second sensors being positioned below the second protective cover material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material; as well as A second through-hole extends from the outer portion of the first material to a second inner portion of the first material in which one or more second sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more second sensors detect second data via the second through-hole.

14. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The one or more sensors include at least one of the following: one or more microphones; one or more light sensors; one or more temperature sensors; and one or more pressure sensors.

15. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The wearable device is a pair of smart glasses.

16. The wearable device according to claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the through hole is between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm.

17. A smart pair of glasses, comprising: First material; The protective cover material has a higher heat resistance than the first material; One or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are positioned below the protective cover material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material; as well as A through-hole extends from an external portion of the first material to an internal portion of the first material in which one or more sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more sensors detect data via the through-hole.

18. The smart glasses according to claim 17, wherein: The one or more sensors are one or more microphones; The smart glasses also include: One or more second microphones, positioned below the protective cover material and embedded within the overmolded portion of the first material; and Another through-hole extends from the outer portion of the first material to another inner portion of the first material in which the one or more second microphones are embedded, wherein the one or more second microphones detect data via the other through-hole; and When the smart glasses are worn by a user, the one or more microphones and the one or more second microphones are aligned with the user's mouth.

19. A system comprising: One or more sensors; A circuit, the circuit being electrically coupled to the one or more sensors; as well as Wearable device, the wearable device comprising: First material; A protective cover material, wherein the heat resistance of the protective cover material is greater than that of the first material, wherein the one or more sensors are positioned below the protective cover material and embedded inside the overmolded portion of the first material; and A through-hole extends from an external portion of the first material to an internal portion of the first material in which one or more sensors are embedded, wherein the one or more sensors detect data via the through-hole.

20. The system according to claim 19, wherein: The one or more sensors are one or more microphones; The system further includes one or more second microphones, wherein the one or more second microphones are positioned below the protective cover material and embedded within the overmolded portion of the first material; The wearable device further includes another through-hole extending from the outer portion of the first material to another inner portion of the first material in which the one or more second microphones are embedded, wherein the one or more second microphones detect data via the other through-hole; and When the wearable device is worn by a user, the one or more microphones and the one or more second microphones are in line with the user's mouth.

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