Head-mountable device

Abstract

A head-mountable device can include a frame defining a first portion and a housing defining an interior frame volume, a display window coupled to the frame, an internal component disposed within the interior frame volume, and a material baffle coupled to the first portion and defining a boundary between the interior frame volume and the first portion.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 792,770, filed April 22, 2025, entitled "HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE," the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates in its entirety to wearable display devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a head-mounted device with integrated electronics. Background Technology

[0003] Wearable display devices, such as head-mounted displays (HMDs), can include various components such as displays, viewfinders, mounting arms, speakers, batteries, waveguides, and others, which work together to provide an immersive experience for the user. However, the number and placement of components that can be integrated into a head-mounted device can be limited in order to maintain an appropriate weight for the user's head. Miniaturization and reduction of components can present manufacturing and assembly challenges while maintaining or increasing device functionality. Therefore, what is needed in the art are head-mounted devices that incorporate improved manufacturing techniques and components positioned and arranged together in a compact, lightweight configuration without sacrificing overall device functionality. Summary of the Invention

[0004] At least one example of this disclosure includes a head-mounted device comprising: a frame defining a first portion and a housing defining an internal frame volume; a display window coupled to the frame; an internal component disposed within the internal frame volume; and a material baffle coupled to the first portion and defining a boundary between the internal frame volume and the first portion.

[0005] In one example, the frame may include a first material, and the material baffle may include the first material. In some examples, the frame may include the first material, and the material baffle may include the second material. In one example, the internal component may be at least one of a speaker, a charging module, a camera, a gyroscope, or an LED. In one example, the head-mounted device may include an electrical interconnect extending from the internal component to the second component through the boundary. In one example, the frame may define a housing near the nose or temple area of ​​a user wearing the head-mounted device. In one example, the head-mounted device may include a retaining arm, and the housing may be positioned between the frame and the retaining arm. In one example, the housing and the material baffle may define an internal volume configured to receive the internal component.

[0006] In at least one example of this disclosure, a head-mounted device includes: a frame defining an internal component cavity and a channel extending toward the internal component cavity; an optical module coupled to the frame; an internal component configured to be received by the internal component cavity; a baffle separating the channel and the internal component cavity; and a flexure including a cantilever portion at a distal end of the flexure. The flexure extends through the channel, the cantilever portion extends into the internal component cavity, the cantilever portion is surrounded by the baffle, and the internal component is configured to be coupled to the cantilever portion.

[0007] In one example, the cantilever portion may be configured to bend up to about 90° relative to the baffle. In one example, the cantilever portion may be configured to partially enclose the internal component within the internal component cavity. In one example, the internal component may be configured to be electrically connected to the cantilever portion. In one example, the internal component may be a first internal component, and the head-mounted device may include a second internal component coupled to the first internal component. In one example, the baffle may include a first material, and the channel may be filled with the first material. In one example, the head-mounted device may include a cover configured to be coupled to the internal component housing and define the internal cavity. In one example, the cantilever portion may include a circuit board.

[0008] In at least one example of this disclosure, a wearable display device includes: a frame defining an internal channel; an optical frame coupled to the frame; an electrical interconnect extending through the channel; a component housing configured to be coupled to the frame; and an internal component disposed within the component housing and configured to be electrically coupled to the interconnect. The component housing may include the internal component configured to be electrically coupled to the interconnect.

[0009] In one example, the component housing may include an insulating material. In one example, the component housing may include: an internal cavity configured to receive the internal component; and a component interconnect configured to electrically connect the internal component to the interconnect, the interconnect extending from the internal cavity to the exterior of the component housing. In one example, the component housing may include a cover configured to enclose the internal component within the component housing. Attached Figure Description

[0010] This disclosure will be readily understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote the same structural elements: Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device; Figure 2A perspective close-up view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device is shown; Figure 3A A side view close-up of an example of a head-mounted device is shown; Figure 3B A forward-facing close-up view of an example head-mounted device is shown; Figure 3C A close-up cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device is shown; Figure 4 An example of a head-mounted device is shown in a forward-looking near-field view; and Figure 5 A close-up cross-sectional view of an example of a head-mounted device is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0011] Reference will now be made in detail to the representative examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is not intended to limit the examples to a single preferred embodiment. Rather, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents that may be included within the substance and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0012] This disclosure relates to electronic devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to wearable electronic devices. Various components of wearable electronic devices (such as head-mounted devices (HMDs)) may include displays, viewfinders, mounting arms, speakers, batteries, waveguides, and other components that operate together to provide an immersive experience. Wearable display devices include various components that operate together to provide an immersive experience. The number and location of components integrated into a head-mounted device can be minimized to maintain a comfortable weight on the user's head. The reduction in the number of components and miniaturized integration within the device can present manufacturing and assembly challenges. This disclosure includes devices having various components integrated into various areas or regions of a head-mounted device, providing a compact and lightweight product while simplifying manufacturing and protecting the components during manufacturing and assembly.

[0013] Examples of head-mounted devices described herein may include optical devices such as spectacle lenses, goggles with lenses, transparent display windows, displays, or virtual / augmented reality devices that may include optical components. In these examples, the head-mounted device can be worn on a user's head, allowing the optically transparent windows (such as lenses and transparent optical displays) to be positioned in front of the user's eyes. The frame may encompass many components required for operation. However, components may be sensitive to temperature, pressure, or both, thus posing challenges in manufacturing frames with embedded components. To protect components during manufacturing, components may be added after the frame has been created or encased or overmolded in a protective housing.

[0014] In one example, the frame may include an internal component housing. The internal component housing may be configured to receive components after the frame is created. In one example, the internal component housing may include a material baffle or boundary configured to maintain the internal cavity of the internal component during the creation of the frame or filling of the frame's internal channels. In one example, the baffle protects the internal component. In one example, the baffle maintains the internal cavity of the internal component housing so that the internal component can be inserted. In one example, an interconnect or flexure extends from the channel into the internal cavity and is secured by the baffle. Thus, the distal portion of the flexure forms a cantilever portion. The cantilever portion may be configured to rotate out of the internal cavity to engage one or more internal components. The cantilever portion may rotate back into the internal cavity so that the internal component is enclosed in the internal component housing. In one example, the internal component may be potted in the internal component housing so that the internal component and the internal component housing form a cabin that can be attached to the frame. In one example, any process may be used to create the frame, and the cabin may be engaged after creation to protect the internal component.

[0015] In this way, various functional components of the head-mounted device can be seamlessly integrated into the frame without being damaged during manufacturing. The resulting component configuration provides a lightweight, highly functional device.

[0016] The following text is for reference only. Figures 1 to 5 These and other embodiments are discussed. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, method, article of manufacture, component, feature, or sub-feature including at least one of the first, second, or third options should be understood to refer to a system, method, article of manufacture, component, feature, or sub-feature that may include one option of each listed option (e.g., only one first option, only one second option, only one third option), multiple options of a single listed option (e.g., two or more first options), two options simultaneously (e.g., one first option and one second option), or combinations thereof (e.g., two first options and one second option).

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device 100 is shown. The head-mounted device (HMD) 100 can be any device or system configured to be worn on a user's head, such as optical devices, smart glasses, and alternative / virtual reality goggles. Figure 1 As shown, the device 100 may include at least one frame 102. The frame 102 may include fixing arms 104a to 104b, optical frames 106a to 106b, and a frame body 110.

[0018] The head-mounted device 100 may include one or more support arms 104a and 104b. Support arms 104a to 104b may be coupled to a frame body 110. In one example, support arms 104a to 104b may extend from the frame body 110. Support arms 104a to 104b may be integrated into the frame body 110. Support arms 104a to 104b may be configured to support the head-mounted device 100 on a user's head. In one example, support arms 104a to 104b may be configured to support the head-mounted device 100 on a user's ears. Support arms 104a to 104b may be configured to extend around the user's head to support the head-mounted device 100.

[0019] Optical frames 106a to 106b may include a first window 108a and a second window 108b coupled to the frame body 110. The first window 108a and the second window 108b, as well as other windows shown in other figures and described herein, may include transparent windows without vision-correcting characteristics. Windows 108a to 108b described herein may also include vision-correcting features. Windows 108a to 108b described herein may be configured adjacent to a display to transmit and / or direct light from the display to the user's eyes. While windows 108a to 108b are used as examples in this disclosure, windows 108a to 108b may be one of a plurality of components of a display assembly that includes other components mentioned above, such as a display screen and a display support structure. In one or more examples, windows 108a to 108b may include an optically transparent display window, a display screen, a transparent material, an optical lens, a lens, or a transparent display screen or a combination thereof in front of the user's eyes, and may include vision-correcting and uncorrecting characteristics.

[0020] In at least one example, the frame body 110 may be configured to fix a display window, display screen, window, and / or lens, which is configured to present visual information to a user. The frame body 110 may be configured to accommodate various components and systems. The frame body 110 may define an internal cavity 112. In one example, the internal cavity 112 may extend through the frame body 110. In another example, the internal cavity 112 may extend through a portion of the frame body 110. The internal cavity 112 may be configured to accommodate internal components, connect external components, facilitate connections between components, or combinations thereof.

[0021] The head-mounted device 100 may include internal components 120. These internal components may include a power supply, battery, processor, camera, gyroscope, light, speaker, and microphone, etc. Internal components 120 may be positioned in the central region of the frame body 110. For example, internal components 120 may be positioned between optical frames 106a and 106b. Internal components 120 may extend through the frame body 110. Figure 1 As illustrated, the internal component 120 may include frame components 132a to 132b and nose components 142a to 142b.

[0022] The frame body 110 may define, include, or connect frame component housings 130a to 130b. In one example, frame component housings 130a to 130b may be connected to optical frames 106a to 106b. Frame component housings 130a to 130b may be positioned on the frame body 110. In one example, frame component housings 130a to 130b may be positioned near the temple region of the frame body 110. In one example, frame component housings 130a to 130b may be positioned near the fixing arms 104a to 104b. Frame component housings 130a to 130b may be configured to receive or include internal components, such as frame components 132a to 132b. Frame components 132a to 132b may include a power source, battery, processor, camera, gyroscope, lamp, speaker, and microphone, etc. In one example, frame components 132a to 132b may include attachment components for fixing arms 104a to 104b.

[0023] The frame body 110 may define, include, or connect to nose component housings 140a to 140b. Nose component housings 140a to 140b may be positioned on the frame body 110. In one example, nose component housings 140a to 140b may be positioned near the nose or nasal region of the frame body 110. In one example, nose component housings 140a to 140b may be positioned close to optical frames 106a to 106b. Nose component housings 140a to 140b may be connected to optical frames 106a to 106b. Nose component housings 140a to 140b may be configured to receive or include internal components, such as nose components 142a to 142b. Nose components 142a to 142b may include a power source, battery, processor, camera, gyroscope, light, speaker, and microphone, etc.

[0024] Figure 1 Any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) of the head-mounted device 100 shown may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) shown in the other figures may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 1 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 2 A perspective close-up view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device 200 is shown. The head-mounted device 200 may include a frame body 210, an optical frame 206, and a frame component housing 230. The frame body 210 may be substantially similar to the frame body 110. The frame body 210 may include a rear frame housing, a front frame housing, and material 236 filling the internal cavity of the frame body 110. The frame body 210 can be created by forming the rear housing, adding material 236 to fill around the internal components, and forming the front housing. The material 236 can be added using a low-injection-pressure overmolding process. In one example, the material 236 may include plastics, nylon plastics, and thermoplastic polyamide resins, etc.

[0026] Optical frame 206 may be coupled to frame body 210. In one example, optical frame 206 may be defined by frame body 210. Optical frame 206 may be integrated into frame body 210. Optical frame 206 may be substantially similar to optical frames 106a to 106b.

[0027] Frame component housing 230 may be coupled to frame body 210. In one example, frame component housing 230 may be defined by frame body 210. Frame component housing 230 may be integrated into frame body 210. Frame component housing 230 may be substantially similar to frame component housings 130a to 130b. Frame component housing 230 may be configured to receive frame component 232. In one example, frame component housing 230 may define an internal cavity to receive frame component 232. Frame component 232 may include a power source, battery, processor, camera, gyroscope, light, speaker, and microphone, etc. Frame component 232 may include electrical connections for components received in the mounting arm of the head-mounted device 200. Frame component 232 may be sensitive to temperature, pressure, or combinations thereof.

[0028] The frame component housing 230 may include a material baffle 234 separating the frame component 232 from the frame body 210. In one example, the baffle 234 creates a boundary between the frame component housing 230 and the frame body 210. In one example, the baffle 234 may extend between the frame component housing 230 and the frame body 210. In one example, the baffle 234 may fill an internal cavity that connects the internal cavity of the frame component housing 230 and the internal cavity of the frame body 110. The baffle 234 may define a portion of the internal cavity.

[0029] Baffle 234 may be configured to protect frame component 232 during the manufacturing process used to form frame body 110. For example, the manufacturing process of frame body 110 may include high temperature, high pressure, or a combination thereof. In one example, baffle 234 may protect frame component 232 from the effects of material 236 of frame body 110, such as when material 236 is in a flowable state under high temperature or high pressure during manufacturing. Baffle 234 may be configured to provide thermal insulation for frame component 232 or its internal cavity. For example, baffle 234 or frame component housing 230 may include a thermally insulating material. In one example, baffle 234 may extend around frame component 232. Baffle 234 may be configured to hold frame component 232 in place and thus protect frame component 234 from damage or movement in the event of a drop of the head-mounted device 200 or exposure to other unintended forces.

[0030] In one example, a baffle 234 may be created prior to the frame body 210. The baffle 234 may be an adhesive, epoxy resin, plastic, or other flowable material. In one example, a low-injection-pressure overmolding process may be used to create the baffle 234. In one example, the frame component 232 may be added after the baffle 234 has been created. The baffle 234 may be configured to expose connection points for adding the frame component 232. In one example, the frame component 232 may be added prior to the baffle 234.

[0031] Figure 2 Any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) of the head-mounted device 200 shown may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) shown in the other figures may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 2 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the figure.

[0032] Figures 3A to 3C Various views of an example of a head-mounted device 300 are shown. The head-mounted device 300 may include a frame body 310, an optical frame 306, and a nose component housing 340. The frame body 310 may be substantially similar to frame bodies 110 and 210. The frame body 310 may include a rear frame housing, a front frame housing, and material 346 filling the internal cavity of the frame body 310. The frame body 310 can be created by creating the rear housing, adding material 346 to fill around the internal components, and creating the front housing. Material 346 can be added using a low-injection-pressure overmolding process. In one example, material 346 may include plastics, nylon plastics, and thermoplastic polyamide resins, etc.

[0033] Optical frame 306 may be coupled to frame body 310. In one example, optical frame 306 may be defined by frame body 310. Optical frame 306 may be integrated into frame body 310. Optical frame 306 may be substantially similar to optical frames 106a to 106b and 206.

[0034] The nose component housing 340 may be coupled to the optical frame 306. In one example, the nose component housing 340 may be defined by the optical frame 306. In one example, the nose component housing 340 may be integrated into the optical frame 306. In one example, the nose component housing 340 may be coupled to, defined by, or integrated into the frame body 310. The nose component housing 340 may be substantially similar to nose component housings 140a to 140b. The nose component housing 340 may be configured to receive a nose component 342. In one example, the nose component housing 340 may define an internal cavity 348 to receive the nose component 342. The nose component 342 may include a power source, battery, processor, camera, inward-facing camera, gyroscope, lamp, speaker, and microphone, etc. The nose component 342 may be sensitive to temperature, pressure, or combinations thereof.

[0035] The nose component housing 340 may include a baffle 344 separating the nose component 342 from the frame body 310. In one example, the baffle 344 creates a boundary between the nose component housing 340 and the frame body 310. In one example, the baffle 344 may extend between the nose component housing 340 and the frame body 310. In one example, the baffle 344 may fill an internal cavity that connects the internal cavity 348 of the nose component housing 340 and the internal cavity of the frame body 310. The baffle 344 may define a portion of the internal cavity 248 of the frame body 310 or the internal cavity 248 of the nose component housing 340. The baffle 344 may be configured to protect the nose component 342 from the impact of the frame body 310. In one example, the baffle 344 may protect the nose component 342 from the material 346 of the frame body 310. The baffle 344 may be configured to secure the nose component 342 in place. The baffle 344 may be configured to provide thermal insulation for the nose component 342 or the internal cavity 348 of the nose component 342. In one example, the baffle 344 may extend around the nose component 342.

[0036] In one example, a baffle 344 may be created prior to the frame body 310. The baffle 344 may be an adhesive, epoxy resin, plastic, or other flowable material. In one example, a low-injection-pressure overmolding process may be used to create the baffle 344. In one example, a nose component 342 may be added after the baffle 344 is created. The baffle 344 may be configured to expose the connection points for adding the nose component 342. In one example, the nose component 342 may be added prior to the baffle 344.

[0037] The nose component 342 may be coupled to other internal components of the device 300 via an electrical flexure 350. The electrical flexure 350 may include flexible printed circuitry or other flexible electrical conductors. The flexure 350 may extend from the nose component 342 toward the frame body 310. In one example, the flexure 350 may be secured in place by a baffle 344. The flexure 350 may be an interconnect or part of an interconnect system.

[0038] The nose component housing 340 may include a nose pad 354. The nose pad 354 may be configured to face the user's nose. The nose pad 354 may define the boundary of an internal cavity 348. The nose pad 354 may be configured to be attached to an optical frame 306 after an internal component 342 is added to the internal cavity 348. In one example, the nose pad 354 may be received in an aperture of the nose component housing 340. The aperture of the nose component housing 340 may be configured to allow a flexure 350 to extend the internal component 342 outside the internal cavity 342. The nose pad 354 may be adhered to the nose component housing 340, the optical frame 306, or a combination thereof.

[0039] like Figure 3B As illustrated, the flexure 350 can be configured to rotate as indicated by arrow R. In one example, the flexure 350 forms a cantilever. The flexure 350 can be configured to extend cantileveredly through an opening in the optical frame 306, the nose component housing 340, or the nose pad 354. When the flexure 350 extends cantileveredly out of the internal cavity 348, the nose component 342 can receive the second component 352. For example, the nose component 342 can be a flexible circuit board such that the second component 352 can be attached to the flexible circuit board 350 and received by the internal cavity 348 when rotated (arrow R) back into the nose component housing 340. In one example, the second component 352 can be a camera, an inward-facing camera, an LED, a gyroscope, an inertial measurement unit, a printed circuit board, or a combination thereof. In one example, the nose component 342 and the second component 352 can be secured to the nose component housing 340 with adhesive after insertion. In one example, an adhesive may be added to the internal cavity 348, and then the nose component 342 and the second component 352 may be inserted into the nose component housing 340. The adhesive may then be cured to secure the nose component 342 and the second component 352. In one example, the nose component 342 and / or the second component 352 may include separate housings configured to extend around the nose component 342 and / or the second component 352 and be received by the nose component housing 340.

[0040] Figures 3A to 3CAny of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) of the head-mounted device 300 shown in the figures may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) shown in the other figures may be included, individually or in any combination. Figures 3A to 3C Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the figure.

[0041] Figure 4 A forward-looking near-field view illustrating an example of a head-mounted device 400 is shown. The head-mounted device 400 may include a fixing arm 404, a frame body 410, an optical frame 406, a frame component housing 460, and a frame component 462. The fixing arm 404 may be substantially similar to fixing arms 104a to 104b. The frame body 410 may be substantially similar to frame bodies 110, 210, and 310. The frame body 410 may be created using an injection molding process. The frame body 410 may define an internal cavity configured to receive internal components, interconnects, or combinations thereof.

[0042] Optical frame 406 may be coupled to frame body 410. In one example, optical frame 406 may be defined by frame body 410. Optical frame 406 may be integrated into frame body 410. Optical frame 406 may be substantially similar to optical frames 106a to 106b, 206 and 306.

[0043] Frame component 462 may be an internal component, such as a power supply, battery, processor, camera, inward-facing camera, gyroscope, light, speaker, and microphone. In one example, frame component 462 may be an interconnect configured to electrically connect an internal component of frame body 410 to an internal component of retaining arm 404. In one example, frame component 462 may include internal components and an interconnect. In one example, frame component 462 may include an attachment mechanism configured to attach retaining arm 404 to frame body 410. In one example, frame component 462 may be sensitive to temperature, pressure, or a combination thereof.

[0044] Frame component housing 460 may be configured to be coupled to frame body 410. In one example, frame component housing 460 may be received by frame body 410. Frame component housing 460 may be integrated into frame body 410 during the creation of frame body 410. Frame component housing 460 may be configured to pot one or more frame components 462 prior to coupling to frame body 410. In one example, frame component 462 may be coupled to interconnects of frame body 410 prior to the creation of frame body 410, and frame component housing 460 may be integrated into frame body 410 during the creation of frame body 410. For example, frame body 410 may be created using low injection pressure overmolding processes, injection molding processes, or other processes that encapsulate or partially encapsulate frame component housing 460. Frame component housing 460 may be configured to thermally insulate frame component 462. In one example, frame component housing 460 may be configured to protect frame component 462 from pressure. For example, frame component housing 460 may be configured to protect frame component 462 during the creation of frame body 410. In one example, the frame component housing 460 may include a flowable material surrounding the frame component 462. The frame component housing 460 may be configured to create a boundary between the frame component 462 and the frame body 410.

[0045] Figure 4 Any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) of the head-mounted device 400 shown may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) shown in the other figures may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 4 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the figure.

[0046] Figure 5 A close-up cross-sectional view of an example of a head-mounted device 500 is shown. The head-mounted device 500 may include a nose component housing 570.

[0047] The nose component housing 570 may define an internal cavity 578. The nose component housing 570 may be configured to receive one or more nose components 572, 574. The nose component housing 570 may be configured to attach to a frame body or optical frame of the head-mountable device 500. In one example, the nose component housing 570 may be received by a frame body or optical frame. The nose component housing 570 may be integrated into the frame body during its creation. The frame nose component housing 570 may be configured to pot one or more nose components 572, 574 prior to attachment to the frame body.

[0048] In one example, the nose component housing 570 or a component thereof may be coupled to the interconnects of the frame body before the frame body is created, and the nose component housing 570 may be integrated into the frame body or optical frame during the creation of the frame body. For example, the frame body may be created using a low-injection-pressure overmolding process, injection molding process, or other processes that encapsulate or partially encapsulate the nose component housing 570. The nose component housing 570 may be configured to thermally insulate the nose components 572, 574. In one example, the nose component housing 570 may be configured to protect the nose components 572, 574 from pressure. For example, the nose component housing 570 may be configured to protect the nose components 572, 574 during the creation of the frame body. In one example, the nose component housing 570 may include a flowable material surrounding the nose components 572, 574. The nose component housing 570 may be configured to create a boundary between the nose components 572, 574 and the frame body. The nose component housing 570 may be configured to receive nose components 572, 574. In one example, the nose component housing 570 may define an internal cavity 578 to receive the nose components 572, 574. The nose components 572, 574 may include a power source, battery, processor, camera, inward-facing camera, gyroscope, lamp, speaker, microphone, inertial measurement unit, printed circuit board, and combinations thereof. The nose components 572, 574 may be sensitive to temperature, pressure, or a combination thereof. In one example, the nose components 572, 574 may be configured to be coupled together.

[0049] For example, one of the nose components 572 and 574 may be a flexible circuit board configured to connect to the other nose component 572 or 574. In one example, the nose components 572 and 574 may be secured to the nose component housing 570 using an adhesive. In another example, the adhesive may be added around the nose components 572 and 574 to the internal cavity 578.

[0050] In one example, nose components 572, 574 may be coupled to an electrical interconnect or an electrical flexure 576, which may include flexible circuitry or printed circuitry. The flexure 576 may be an electrical interconnect or part of an electrical interconnect system. The flexure 576 may extend from the nose component housing 570. In one example, the flexure 576 may be secured in place by the nose component housing 570. The flexure 576 may be configured to couple nose components 572, 574 to other internal components of the head-mounted device 500.

[0051] The nose component housing 570 may include a cover 580. The cover 580 may define the boundary of an internal cavity 578 of the nose component housing 570. The cover 580 may be configured to attach to the nose component housing 570 after nose components 572, 574 are added to the internal cavity 578. In one example, the cover 580 may be received in an opening of the nose component housing 570. The cover 580 may adhere to the nose component housing 570. In one example, the cover 580 may be transparent.

[0052] Figure 5 Any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) of the head-mounted device 500 shown may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and parts shown in the other figures. Similarly, any of the features, components, and / or parts (including their arrangement and configuration) shown in the other figures may be included, individually or in any combination. Figure 5 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the figure.

[0053] Within the limits applicable to the techniques of this invention, the collection and use of data available from various sources can be used to improve the delivery of inspirational content or any other content that a user may be interested in. This disclosure contemplates that, in some instances, such collected data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate specific individuals. Such personal information data may include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc. ® (formerly known as TWITTER) ® User ID, home address, data or records related to the user's health or health level (e.g., vital sign measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information.

[0054] This disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data in the techniques of this invention can benefit users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of interest to the user. Therefore, the use of such personal information data enables users to have planned control over the delivered content. Furthermore, this disclosure also anticipates other uses of personal information data that are beneficial to users. For example, health and fitness data can be used to provide insights into a user's overall health status or as positive feedback for individuals using technology to pursue health goals.

[0055] This disclosure anticipates that entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with robust privacy policies and / or privacy measures. Specifically, such entities should implement and adhere to privacy policies and measures that are recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining the privacy and security of personal information data. These policies should be readily accessible to users and should be updated as data collection and / or use change. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable entity purposes and should not be shared or sold outside of these legitimate purposes. Furthermore, such collection / sharing should be conducted only after receiving informed consent from users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any necessary steps to protect and safeguard the right to access such personal information data and ensure that other entities with access to personal information data comply with the privacy policies and procedures of those other entities. Moreover, such entities may subject themselves to third-party assessments to demonstrate their compliance with widely accepted privacy policies and privacy measures. Furthermore, policies and measures should be adapted to the specific types of personal information data collected and / or accessed, and to applicable laws and standards, including considerations of specific jurisdictions. For example, in the United States, the collection or acquisition of certain health data may be governed by federal and / or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); while in other countries, health data may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Therefore, different privacy measures should be advocated for different types of personal data in each country.

[0056] Regardless of the foregoing, this disclosure also anticipates implementation schemes that allow users to selectively block the use or access to personal information data. That is, this disclosure anticipates providing hardware and / or software components to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with regard to advertising delivery services, the technology of this invention can be configured to allow users to opt-in or opt-out at any time during or after registration for the service to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, users may choose not to provide emotion-related data for a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, users may choose to limit the duration for which emotion-related data is maintained, or to completely prohibit the development of basic emotional states. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, this disclosure also anticipates providing notifications related to access to or use of personal information. For example, users may be notified when downloading an application that their personal information data will be accessed, and then reminded again just before the application accesses the personal information data.

[0057] Furthermore, the intent of this disclosure is that personal information data should be managed and processed in a manner that minimizes the risk of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Once data is no longer needed, this risk can be minimized by restricting data collection and deleting data. Additionally, and where applicable, including in certain health-related applications, data deidentification can be used to protect user privacy. Deidentification can be facilitated, where appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of stored data (e.g., collecting location data at the city level rather than the address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data among users), and / or other methods.

[0058] Therefore, while this disclosure broadly covers the use of personal information data to implement one or more of the various disclosed embodiments, it is also contemplated that various embodiments can be implemented without access to such personal information data. That is, various embodiments of the present invention will not become inoperable due to the absence of all or part of such personal information data. For example, preferences can be inferred based on non-personal information data or a minimal amount of personal information such as content requested by a device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the content delivery service, or publicly available information, thereby selecting content and delivering it to the user.

[0059] For illustrative purposes, the foregoing description uses specific names to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described embodiments. Therefore, for illustrative and descriptive purposes, the foregoing description of specific embodiments described herein is presented. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the teachings above.

Claims

1. A head-mounted device, the head-mounted device comprising: The framework, which defines: Part One; and A housing that defines the volume of an internal frame; A display window is attached to the frame; Internal components, which are disposed within the internal frame volume; and A material baffle is attached to the first portion and defines the boundary between the internal frame volume and the first portion.

2. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein: The frame comprises a first material; and The material baffle includes the first material.

3. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein: The frame comprises a first material; and The material baffle includes a second material.

4. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein, The internal components include at least one of a speaker, a charging module, a camera, a gyroscope, or an LED.

5. The head-mounted device of claim 1, further comprising an electrical interconnect extending through the boundary from the inner component to the second component.

6. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein, The frame defines the housing near the nose or temple area of ​​the user wearing the head-mounted device.

7. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein the head-mounted device further comprises a fixing arm, wherein, The housing is positioned between the frame and the fixed arm.

8. The head-mounted device according to claim 1, wherein, The housing and the material baffle define an internal volume configured to receive the internal components.

9. A head-mounted device, said head-mounted device comprising: A frame that defines an internal component cavity and a channel extending toward the internal component cavity; An optical module, which is connected to the frame; An internal component, the internal component being configured to be received by a cavity in the internal component; A baffle that separates the channel from the internal component cavity; and A flexural member, the flexural member including a cantilever portion at the distal end of the flexural member; in: The flexure extends through the channel; The cantilever portion extends into the cavity of the internal component; The cantilever portion is surrounded by the baffle; and The internal components are configured to be connected to the cantilever portion.

10. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein, The cantilever portion is configured to bend up to approximately 90 degrees relative to the baffle.

11. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein, The cantilever portion is configured to partially enclose the internal component within the internal component cavity.

12. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein, The internal components are configured to be electrically connected to the cantilever portion.

13. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein: The internal component is the first internal component; and The head-mounted device also includes a second internal component connected to the first internal component.

14. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein: The baffle comprises a first material; and The channel is filled with the first material.

15. The head-mounted device of claim 9, further comprising a cover configured to connect to an internal component housing and define an internal cavity.

16. The head-mounted device according to claim 9, wherein, The cantilever section includes a circuit board.

17. A wearable display device, the wearable display device comprising: A frame that defines an internal passageway; An optical frame, the optical frame being connected to the frame; An electrical interconnect extending through the channel; A component housing, the component housing being configured to be connected to the frame; and An internal component, which is disposed within the component housing and configured to be electrically connected to the interconnect.

18. The wearable display device according to claim 17, wherein, The housing of the component includes insulating material.

19. The wearable display device according to claim 17, wherein, The component housing includes: An internal cavity, the internal cavity being configured to receive the internal component; and Component interconnects, the component interconnects being configured to electrically connect the internal components to the electrical interconnects; The electrical interconnect extends from the internal cavity to the outside of the component housing.

20. The wearable display device according to claim 17, wherein, The component housing includes a cover configured to enclose the internal components within the component housing.

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