Wearable electronic device

Abstract

A wearable electronic device can include a frame, a first optical module including a first housing and a first display window coupled to the first housing, a second optical module including a second housing and a second display window coupled to the second housing, a first adjustment system including a first rod coupled to the frame, and a second adjustment system including a second rod coupled to the frame. The first housing can be movably coupled to the first rod and the second housing can be movably coupled to the second rod. The first housing and the second housing can be configured to be independently movable along the first rod and the second rod.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 792,510, entitled “WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE,” filed April 22, 2025, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates in its entirety to wearable electronic devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to adjustment systems for wearable electronic devices. Background Technology

[0003] Wearable electronic devices, such as head-mounted displays (HMDs), can include various components such as displays, viewing frames, mounting arms, speakers, batteries, waveguides, and others, which work together to provide an immersive experience. Users' heads vary in size and shape, and more specifically, the distance between a user's eyes (also known as interpupillary distance (IPD)) can differ from user to user. Displays or display lenses provide the best immersive experience when the lenses are positioned directly in front of the user's eyes. However, many lenses in HMDs can be difficult to adjust and correctly position in front of the user's eyes. Therefore, there is a need for an HMD with an efficient and easy-to-use adjustment system to position the lenses in front of the user's eyes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] At least one example of this disclosure includes a wearable electronic device comprising: a frame; a first optical module including a first housing and a first display window coupled to the first housing; a second optical module including a second housing and a second display window coupled to the second housing; a first adjustment system including a first rod coupled to the frame; and a second adjustment system including a second rod coupled to the frame. The first housing is movably coupled to the first rod, and the second housing is movably coupled to the second rod. The first housing and the second housing are configured to move independently along the first rod and the second rod, respectively.

[0005] In one example, the first adjustment system may include a first adjustment device configured to translate the first housing along the first rod and fix the first housing in a first position, and the second adjustment system may include a second adjustment device configured to translate the second housing along the second rod and fix the second housing in a second position. In one example, the first adjustment system may include a first spring and a first ball connected to the first spring, the first rod may include a first detent configured to engage the first ball, the second adjustment system may include a second spring and a second ball connected to the second spring, and the second rod may include a second detent configured to engage the second ball. In one example, when the first optical module and the second optical module are in a first position, the first rod may be configured to fix the first optical module in the first position, and the second rod may be configured to fix the second optical module in the first position; when the first optical module is in a second position, the first rod may be configured to fix the first optical module in the second position; and when the second optical module is in a third position, the second rod may be configured to fix the second optical module in the third position. In one example, the wearable electronic device may include a projector configured to display light at a first transparent window and a second transparent window. In one example, the first adjustment system may include a first motor configured to move the first housing along the first rod, and the second adjustment system may include a second motor configured to move the second housing along the second rod. In one example, the first housing may be movably coupled to the first rod at a first upper portion of the first housing, the first adjustment system may include a third rod coupled to the frame, the first housing may be movably coupled to the third rod at a first lower portion of the first housing, the second rod may be movably coupled to the second housing at a second upper portion of the second housing, the second adjustment system may include a fourth rod coupled to the frame, and the second housing may be movably coupled to the fourth rod at a second lower portion of the second housing. In one example, the first adjustment system may include a first locking mechanism configured to secure the first housing to the first rod at a first position, and the second adjustment system may include a second locking mechanism configured to secure the second housing to the second rod at a second position. In one example, the first rod may be configured to fix the first optical module at a location in a first set of locations, and the second rod may be configured to fix the second optical module at a location in a second set of locations.

[0006] In at least one example of this disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes: a frame comprising: a middle frame; a first rod extending from a first side of the middle frame; and a second rod extending from a second side of the middle frame; a first optical module movably coupled to the first rod, the first optical module including a first transparent window; a second optical module movably coupled to the second rod, the second optical module including a second transparent window; a first adjustment system configured to move the first optical module along the first rod; a second adjustment system configured to move the second optical module along the second rod; and a third adjustment system configured to connect the first adjustment system to the second adjustment system.

[0007] In one example, the third adjustment system may be configured to synchronize the movement of the combination, the movement of the combination including the first adjustment system moving the first optical module and the second adjustment system moving the second optical module. In one example, the third adjustment system may be configured to move the first optical module symmetrically using the first adjustment system and to move the second optical module symmetrically using the second adjustment system. In one example, the first adjustment system may include a first spring and a first ball connected to the first spring, and the second adjustment system may include a second spring and a second ball connected to the second spring. In one example, the third adjustment system may be positioned between the first optical module and the second optical module. In one example, the first adjustment system may be positioned above the first transparent window of the first optical module, and the second adjustment system may be positioned above the second transparent window of the second optical module. In one example, the frame may include: a third rod extending from the first side of the intermediate frame to which the first optical module may be movably connected; and a fourth rod extending from the second side of the intermediate frame to which the second optical module may be movably connected.

[0008] In at least one example of this disclosure, a smart glasses device includes: a frame; a first optical module positioned on a first side of the frame, the first optical module including a first housing and a first transparent window; a second optical module positioned on a second side of the frame, the second optical module including a second housing and a second transparent window; a first adjustment system; and a second adjustment system. The first adjustment system includes: a first rod connected to the frame at an upper portion of the first side of the frame; a second rod connected to the frame at a lower portion of the first side of the frame; and a first adjustment mechanism. The first optical module is movably connected to the first rod and the second rod. The first adjustment mechanism is configured to move the first optical module along the first rod and the second rod. The second adjustment system includes: a third rod connected to the frame at an upper portion of the second side of the frame; a fourth rod connected to the frame at a lower portion of the second side of the frame; and a second adjustment mechanism. The second optical module is movably connected to the third rod and the fourth rod. The second adjustment mechanism is configured to move the second optical module along the third and fourth rods.

[0009] In one example, the first lever may include a first and a second locking position configured to engage with the first adjustment mechanism. The first locking position may be configured to secure the first optical module in a first positioning, and the second locking position may be configured to secure the first optical module in a second positioning. The second lever may include a third and a fourth locking position configured to engage with the second adjustment mechanism. The third locking position may be configured to secure the second optical module in a third positioning, and the fourth locking position may be configured to secure the second optical module in a fourth positioning. In one example, the first and second adjustment systems may be configured to allow the first and second optical modules to move independently. In one example, the smart glasses device may include a third adjustment system configured to connect the first adjustment system to the second adjustment system. 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 top view illustrating an example of a wearable electronic device; Figure 2 A perspective view illustrating an example of a wearable electronic device; Figure 3 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system for a wearable electronic device; Figure 4A A perspective view illustrating an example of a wearable electronic device and conditioning system; Figure 4B A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system for a wearable electronic device; Figure 5 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system for a wearable electronic device; Figure 6 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system for a wearable electronic device; and Figure 7 A perspective view illustrating an example of a conditioning system for a wearable electronic device. 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 generally to electronic devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to wearable electronic devices. In at least one example, the wearable electronic device may include a frame and a fixing arm extending from the frame for holding the frame on a user's head. Examples of head-mounted devices 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 wearable electronic device may be worn on a user's head such that an optically transparent window (e.g., a lens and a transparent optical display) is positioned in front of the user's eyes. The user's head may vary in size and shape, and more specifically, the distance between the user's eyes (also referred to as interpupillary distance (IPD)) may vary from user to user. When the lens is positioned directly in front of the user's eyes, a display, display lens, or see-through lens provides the best immersive experience. However, adjusting the lens to match the user's IPD can be difficult, as even small adjustments to the lenses of the wearable electronic device can affect the immersive experience delivered to the user.

[0013] Current wearable electronic devices may include adjustment systems that can adjust the positioning of lenses for the user. While current wearable electronic devices can adjust lenses, these systems cannot adjust transparent windows or see-through lenses, nor can they adjust individual lenses or windows independently of each other. The IPD adjustment system described herein is designed to adjust the device's windows symmetrically or asymmetrically and accommodates users of any type and ability. The adjustment system may include features that provide haptic feedback to the user. The adjustment system can be positioned to allow the user to see through the lenses or windows, regardless of the positioning of the adjustment system and lenses or their adjustment. By targeting the user's specific eyes and positioning the lenses with IPD, wearable electronic devices can deliver an enhanced and extended experience that is comfortable for the user.

[0014] In at least one example, the wearable electronic device may include a frame and an adjustment system having a first window and a second window coupled to the frame. The adjustment system may include two adjustment devices or mechanisms. The adjustment devices or mechanisms may be configured to cause movement of the windows by a user pushing or pulling the lenses. This adjustment may be performed with the wearable electronic device on or away from the user's head. For example, the adjustment system may include adjustment devices or mechanisms coupled to each window. The adjustment devices or mechanisms may be configured to adjust the windows independently, thereby enabling asymmetric adjustment of the windows to accommodate asymmetric IPD. In one example, the adjustment devices or mechanisms may be coupled or linked together to provide symmetrical and / or synchronous adjustment of the windows. In one example, a device may be connected to the wearable electronic device to assist window positioning. For example, the device may be configured to adjust the windows. In one example, the device may assist and confirm window positioning for IPD.

[0015] The following text is for reference only. Figures 1 to 7 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).

[0016] Figure 1A top view illustrating an example of a wearable electronic device 100 is shown. The wearable electronic device 100 can be a head-mounted device (HMD), or any device or system configured to be worn on a user's head, such as optical devices, smart glasses, alternative / virtual reality goggles, etc. Figure 1 As shown, device 100 may include at least one frame 102, which can accommodate various components and systems.

[0017] The wearable electronic device 100 may include one or more mounting arms 104a and 104b. Mounting arms 104a to 104b may be coupled to a frame 102. In one example, mounting arms 104a to 104b may extend from the frame 102. Mounting arms 104a to 104b may be configured to support the wearable electronic device 100 on a user's head. In one example, mounting arms 104a to 104b may be configured to support the wearable electronic device 100 on the user's ear. Mounting arms 104a to 104b may be configured to extend around the user's head to support the wearable electronic device 100.

[0018] Wearable electronic device 100 may include a face mount 106. In one example, frame 102 includes face mount 106. For example, face mount 106 may be integrated into frame 102. In one example, face mount 106 may be removably attached to frame 102. Face mount 106 may be configured as a light sealant, which is configured to block or reduce light reaching the user's eyes through the periphery of frame 102.

[0019] In at least one example, frame 102 may be configured to fix a display window, display screen, and / or lens, which are configured to present visual information. In one example of this disclosure, wearable electronic device 100 may include a first optical module 110a coupled to frame 102 and a second optical module 110b coupled to frame 102. Optical modules 110a to 110b may include transparent or see-through windows.

[0020] The wearable electronic device 100 may include one or more adjustment systems for optical modules 110a to 110b. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b independently. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b asymmetrically. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b simultaneously. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b symmetrically. The adjustment system may be configured to maintain transparent or see-through windows of optical modules 110a to 110b. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b when the face joint is in place. In one example, the adjustment system may be configured to adjust optical modules 110a to 110b when the face joint 106 is removed.

[0021] Figure 1 Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the wearable electronic device 100 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 1 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0022] Figure 2 A perspective view illustrating an example of a wearable electronic device 200 with an adjustment system 220 is shown. In one example, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a frame 202, optical modules 210a to 210b, and adjustment systems 220a to 220b. The frame 202 may include a centrally mounted frame 208.

[0023] The centrally mounted frame 208 may be located near the central axis of the wearable electronic device 200. In one example, the centrally mounted frame 208 may be integrated into the frame 202. In another example, the centrally mounted frame 208 may be located within an internal cavity of the frame 202. The centrally mounted frame 208 may be positioned between optical modules 210a and 210b. In one example, the centrally mounted frame 208 may house components such as electrical components, adjustment components, or combinations thereof. Positioning the components within the centrally mounted frame 208 prevents them from interfering with the optical modules 210a and 210b. The centrally mounted frame 208 may be an intermediate frame positioned within the frame 202.

[0024] Wearable electronic device 200 may include lower rods 216a to 216b. Lower rods 216a to 216b may extend laterally from a centrally mounted frame 208 toward a first and a second side. In one example, lower rods 216a to 216b may be integrated into the centrally mounted frame 208. In another example, lower rods 216a to 216b may be coupled to the centrally mounted frame 208. Lower rods 216a to 216b may be positioned below optical modules 210a to 210b. Lower rods 216a to 216b may be configured to engage with adjustment systems 220a to 220b.

[0025] A first optical module 210a may be positioned on a first side of a centrally mounted frame. A second optical module 210b may be positioned on a second side of a centrally mounted frame. In one example, optical modules 210a to 210b may include optical housings 212a to 212b and windows 214a to 214b. The optical housings 212a to 212b may support windows 214a to 214b. Figure 2 As illustrated, optical housings 212a to 212b may surround or substantially surround the periphery of windows 214a to 214b. In one example, optical housings 212a to 212b may include rod connectors 218a to 218b. Figure 2 As illustrated, rod connectors 218a to 218b may be positioned on or extend from the lower portion of optical housings 212a to 212b. Rod connectors 218a to 218b may be configured to engage with lower rods 216a to 216b. Rod connectors 218a to 218b may be movably coupled to lower rods 216a to 216b. In one example, rod connectors 218a to 218b may be slidably coupled to lower rods 216a to 216b.

[0026] In one example, windows 214a to 214b may include rod connectors 218a to 218b such that windows 214a to 214b are configured to move while optical housings 212a to 212b remain stationary. Optical housings 212a to 212b may be configured to restrict movement of windows 214a to 214b within the boundaries of optical housings 212a to 212b.

[0027] Windows 214a to 214b, and other windows shown in other figures and described herein, may include transparent windows without corrective visual features, such that the windows are perspective windows. Windows described herein may also include corrective visual features. Windows described herein may be configured to be adjacent to a display to send and / or direct light from the display to the user's eyes. In one or more examples, windows 214a to 214b may include an optically transparent display window, a display screen, a transparent material, an optical lens, a transparent display screen, or a combination thereof located in front of the user's eyes. In one example, a wearable display device may include a projector configured to display light at a window (such as a transparent window). While windows 214a to 214b are used in this disclosure as examples to describe interpupillary accommodation, windows 214a to 214b may be one of several components of a display assembly, including other components mentioned above, such as a display screen, a display support structure, etc. Therefore, the adjustment of the positioning of windows 214a to 214b shown and described herein may also be applied to the adjustment of any other display assembly component, including a display screen, etc.

[0028] like Figure 2 As illustrated, adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be located at or above the upper portion of optical modules 210a to 210b. In one example, adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be located at or below the lower portion of optical modules 210a to 210b. Adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) between the first window 214a and the second window 214b. For example, adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be configured to move windows 214a to 214b relative to each other, the frame, and / or the centrally mounted frame 208. In one example, adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be configured to translate windows 214a to 214b. For example, adjustment systems 220a to 220b may be configured to translate along lower rods 216a to 216b. Adjustment systems 220a to 220b can be configured to independently adjust windows 214a to 214b, such that the first adjustment system 220a adjusts the first window 214a, and the second adjustment system 220b adjusts the second window 214b. Adjustment systems 220a to 220b can be configured to adjust the first window 214a and the second window 214b asymmetrically. In one example, adjustment systems 220a to 220b can be configured to adjust the first window 214a and the second window 214b simultaneously and symmetrically.

[0029] Figure 2Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the wearable electronic device 200 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 2 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0030] Figure 3 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system for a wearable electronic device 300 is shown. The wearable electronic device 300 may include lens modules 310a-310b, upper rods 324a-324b, a first adjustment system 320a, and a second adjustment system 320b. Optical modules 310a-310b may be substantially similar to optical modules 110a-110b and 210a-210b. Optical modules 310a-310b may include optical housings 312a-312b and windows 314a-314b. Optical housings 312a-312b may be substantially similar to optical housings 212a-212b. Windows 314a-314b may be substantially similar to windows 214a-214b.

[0031] The adjustment systems 320a to 320b may include upper rods 324a to 324b, upper rod connectors 322a to 322b, and compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b. The upper rods 324a to 324b may extend laterally from a centrally mounted frame of the wearable electronic device 300 toward a first and a second side. In one example, the upper rods 324a to 324b may be integrated into the centrally mounted frame. In one example, the upper rods 324a to 324b may be coupled to the centrally mounted frame. The upper rods 324a to 324b may be positioned above the optical modules 310a to 310b. The upper rods 324a to 324b may be configured to engage with the adjustment systems 320a to 320b.

[0032] In one example, optical housings 312a to 312b may include rod connectors 322a to 322b. Figure 3 As illustrated, rod connectors 322a to 322b may be positioned on or extend from the upper portion of optical housings 312a to 312b. Rod connectors 322a to 322b may be configured to engage with upper rods 324a to 324b. Rod connectors 322a to 322b may be movably coupled to upper rods 324a to 324b. In one example, rod connectors 322a to 322b may be slidably coupled to upper rods 324a to 324b.

[0033] In one example, windows 314a to 314b may include rod connectors 322a to 322b, such that windows 314a to 314b are configured to move while optical housings 312a to 312b remain stationary. Optical housings 312a to 312b may be configured to restrict movement of windows 314a to 314b within the boundaries of optical housings 312a to 312b.

[0034] Compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be connected to rod connectors 322a to 322b. Compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) between the first window 314a and the second window 314b. For example, adjustment systems 320a to 320b can be configured to move windows 314a to 314b relative to each other, the frame, and / or a centrally mounted frame. In one example, adjustment systems 320a to 320b can be configured to translate windows 314a to 314b. For example, adjustment systems 320a to 320b can be configured to translate along upper rods 324a to 324b. In one example, compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be configured to independently adjust optical modules 310a to 310b. In one example, compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be configured to asymmetrically adjust optical modules 310a to 310b. In one example, compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be configured to simultaneously adjust optical modules 310a to 310b. In another example, compression spring adjustment devices 340a to 340b can be configured to symmetrically adjust optical modules 310a to 310b. Figure 3 As illustrated, the compression spring adjusting devices 340a to 340b can be configured to maintain the transparent or see-through windows of the optical modules 310a to 310b. (Reference) Figure 7 The compression spring adjusting device 340 is described in more detail.

[0035] Adjustment systems 320a to 320b can be configured to move windows 314a to 314b without external actuators. Adjustment systems 320a to 320b can also be configured to move windows 314a to 314b via user movement. Adjustment systems 320a to 320b can be configured to be manually adjustable or actuated.

[0036] Figure 3 Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the wearable electronic device 300 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 3 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0037] Figure 4A and Figure 4B A perspective view illustrating a portion of an example of a wearable electronic device 400 and an adjustment system 420 is shown. The wearable electronic device 400 may include a centrally mounted frame 408, an optical module 410, and a lower rod 416. The centrally mounted frame 408 may be substantially similar to a centrally mounted frame 208. The optical module 410 may be substantially similar to optical modules 110a-110b, 210a-210b, and 310a-310b. Optical modules 410a-410b may include an optical housing 412 and a window 414. The optical housing 412 may be substantially similar to optical housings 212a-212b and 312a-312b. The optical housing 412 may include a rod connector 418. The rod connector 418 may be substantially similar to rod connector 218. The window 414 may be substantially similar to windows 214a-214b and 314a-314b. The lower rod 416 can be substantially similar to the lower rods 216a to 216b.

[0038] The adjustment system 420 may include an upper rod 424, a rod connector 422, and an adjustment mechanism 430. The upper rod 424 may extend laterally from a centrally mounted frame 408. In one example, the upper rod 424 may be integrated into the centrally mounted frame 408. In one example, upper rods 424a to 424b may be coupled to the centrally mounted frame 408. The upper rod 424 may be positioned above the optical module 410. The upper rod 424 may be configured to engage with the adjustment system 420. Figure 4A As illustrated, the upper rod 424 may include an end stop 426.

[0039] The end stop 426 may be configured to secure the optical module 410 to the upper rod 424. For example, the end stop 426 may restrict movement of the optical module 410 away from the centrally mounted frame 408. In one example, the end stop 426 may be a physical stop. In one example, the end stop 426 may fix the maximum adjustment distance of the optical module 410.

[0040] In one example, the optical housing 412 may include a rod connector 422. For example... Figures 4A to 4BAs illustrated, the rod connector 422 may be positioned on or extend from the upper portion of the optical housing 412. The rod connector 422 may be configured to engage with the upper rod 424. The rod connector 422 may be movably coupled to the upper rod 424. In one example, the rod connector 422 may be slidably coupled to the upper rod 424. In one example, the window 414 may include the rod connector 422 such that the window 414 is configured to move while the optical housing 412 remains stationary. The optical housing 412 may be configured to restrict movement of the window 414 within the boundaries of the optical housing 412.

[0041] The adjusting mechanism 430 may include a leaf spring 432, a ball bearing 434, and one or more locking positions 436. For example... Figures 4A to 4B As illustrated, leaf spring 432 may be coupled to rod connector 422. For example, leaf spring 432 may be coupled to optical module 410. Leaf spring 432 may be coupled to ball 434. Leaf spring 432 may be configured to achieve restricted movement of ball 434. In one example, leaf spring 432 may be configured to provide a downward force on ball 434 to hold ball 434 against upper rod 424, latch 436, or a combination thereof.

[0042] The upper lever 424 may include one or more latches 436. In one example, the upper lever 424 may include multiple latches 436 located at different positions along the upper lever 424. For example, the upper lever 424 may include one to eight latches 436, two to six latches 436, or three latches 436. The latches 436 may be configured to secure the positioning of the optical module 410. In one example, the latches 436 may be configured to engage a ball 434. For example, the ball 434 may be configured to rest in the latch 436.

[0043] The adjustment system 420 may be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) of the wearable electronic device 400. For example, the adjustment system 420 may be configured to move the window 414. In one example, the adjustment system 420 may be configured to allow translation of the window 414 along a lower lever 416, an upper lever 424, or a combination thereof. The adjustment system 420 may be configured to be manually adjustable or actuated. For example, the adjustment system 420 may be configured to respond to a pull or push on the optical module 410. In one example, pulling or pushing the optical module 410 may cause a ball 434 to disengage from a first latch 436 defining a first position of the lens module 410, move along the upper lever 424, and engage in a second latch 436 defining a second position of the optical module 410.

[0044] Figures 4A to 4BAny of the features, components, and / or parts of the regulating system 420 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figures 4A to 4B Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0045] Figure 5 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system 520 for a wearable display device 500 is shown. The wearable display device 500 may include an optical module 510, a lower lever 516, and an adjustment system 520. The optical module 510 may be substantially similar to optical modules 110, 210, 310, and 410. The optical module 510 may include an optical housing 512, a window 514, a lower lever connector 518, and an upper lever connector 522. The optical housing 512 may be substantially similar to optical housings 112, 212, 312, and 412. The window 514 may be substantially similar to windows 114, 214, 314, and 414. The lever connector 518 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 218 and 418. The lower lever 516 may be substantially similar to lower levers 216 and 416. The lever connector 522 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 322 and 422.

[0046] The adjustment system 520 may include an adjustment mechanism 530. The adjustment mechanism 530 may include a leaf spring 532, a ramp geometry 538, and one or more latches 536. The leaf spring 532 may be substantially similar to leaf spring 432. The latches 536 may be substantially similar to latches 536. The ramp geometry may be coupled to the leaf spring 532. The ramp geometry 538 may have a shape corresponding to the latches 536. For example, the ramp geometry 538 may have a triangular geometry, a conical geometry, etc.

[0047] The adjustment system 520 may be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) of the wearable electronic device 500. For example, the adjustment system 520 may be configured to move the optical housing 512 or the window 514. In one example, the adjustment system 520 may be configured to allow translation of the optical housing 512 or the window 514 along a lower rod 516, an upper rod 524, or a combination thereof. The adjustment system 520 may be configured to be manually adjustable or actuated. For example, the adjustment system 520 may be configured to respond to a pull or push on the optical module 510. In one example, pulling or pushing the optical module 510 may cause a ball 534 to disengage from a first latch 536 defining a first position of the optical module 510, move along the upper rod 524, and engage in a second latch 536 defining a second position of the optical module 510.

[0048] Figure 5 Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the regulating system 520 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 5 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0049] Figure 6 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system 620 for a wearable display device 600 is shown. The wearable display device 600 may include an optical module 610, a lower lever 616, and an adjustment system 620. The optical module 610 may be substantially similar to optical modules 110, 210, 310, 410, and 510. The optical module 610 may include an optical housing 612, a window 614, a lever connector 618, and a lever connector 422. The optical housing 612 may be substantially similar to optical housings 112, 212, 312, 412, and 512. The window 614 may be substantially similar to windows 114, 214, 314, 414, and 514. The lever connector 618 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 218, 418, and 518. The lever connector 622 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 322, 422, and 522. The lower rod 616 can be substantially similar to the lower rods 216, 416 and 516.

[0050] The adjustment system 620 may include an adjustment mechanism 650. The adjustment mechanism 650 may include a repulsive magnet 652, a ball bearing 654, and one or more locking positions 656. The locking positions 656 may be substantially similar to locking positions 436 and 536.

[0051] A repulsive magnet 652 may be coupled to a rod connector 622. For example, the repulsive magnet 652 may be coupled to a lens module 610. The repulsive magnet 652 may be coupled to a ball 654. The repulsive magnet 652 may be configured to achieve restricted movement of the ball 654. In one example, the repulsive magnet 652 may be configured to provide a downward force on the ball 654 to hold the ball 654 against the upper rod 624, the latch 656, or a combination thereof.

[0052] The adjustment mechanism 650 may be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) of the wearable electronic device 600. For example, the adjustment mechanism 650 may be configured to move the optical housing 612 or the window 614. In one example, the adjustment mechanism 650 may be configured to allow translation of the optical housing 612 or the window 614 along a lower rod 616, an upper rod 624, or a combination thereof. The adjustment system 620 may be configured to be manually adjustable or actuated. For example, the adjustment system 620 may be configured to respond to a pull or push on the optical module 610. In one example, pulling or pushing the optical module 610 may cause a ball 654 to disengage from a first latch 656 defining a first position of the optical module 610, move along the upper rod 624, and engage in a second latch 656 defining a second position of the optical module 610.

[0053] Figure 6 Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the regulating system 620 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 6 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0054] Figure 7 A perspective view illustrating an example of an adjustment system 720 for a wearable display device 700 is shown. The wearable display device 700 may include an optical module 710, a lower lever 76, and an adjustment system 720. The optical module 710 may be substantially similar to optical modules 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, and 610. The optical module 710 may include an optical housing 712, a window 714, a lever connector 718, and a lever connector 722. The optical housing 712 may be substantially similar to optical housings 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 612. The window 714 may be substantially similar to lenses 114, 214, 314, 414, 514, and 614. The lever connector 722 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 322, 422, 522, and 622. The lever connector 718 may be substantially similar to lever connectors 418, 518, and 618. The lower rod 716 is essentially similar to the lower rods 416, 516 and 616.

[0055] The adjustment system 720 may include an adjustment mechanism 740. The adjustment mechanism 740 may include a compression spring 742, a ball bearing 744, and one or more latches 746. The latches 746 may be substantially similar to latches 436, 536, and 656.

[0056] Compression spring 742 may be coupled to rod connector 722. For example, compression spring 742 may be coupled to optical module 710. Compression spring 742 may be coupled to ball 744. Compression spring 742 may be configured to achieve restricted movement of ball 744. In one example, compression spring 742 may be configured to provide a downward force on ball 744 to hold ball 744 against upper rod 724, latch 746, or a combination thereof.

[0057] The adjustment system 720 may be configured to modify the interpupillary distance (IPD) of the wearable electronic device 700. For example, the adjustment system 720 may be configured to move the optical housing 712. In one example, the adjustment system 720 may be configured to allow translation of the optical housing 712 along a lower lever 716, an upper lever 724, or a combination thereof. The adjustment system 720 may be configured to be manually adjustable or actuated. For example, the adjustment system 720 may be configured to respond to a pull or push on the optical module 710. In one example, pulling or pushing the optical module 710 may cause a ball 744 to disengage from a first latch 746 defining a first position of the optical module 710, move along the upper lever 724, and engage in a second latch 746 defining a second position of the optical module 710.

[0058] Figure 7 Any of the features, components, and / or parts of the regulating system 720 shown in the figures (including their arrangement and configuration) 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 shown in the other figures (including their arrangement and configuration) may be included, individually or in any combination, in any of the other examples of devices, features, components, and / or parts shown in the other figures. Figure 7 Examples of devices, features, components, and parts are shown in the diagram.

[0059] General reference Figures 1 to 7The adjustment system may include an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism may include a locking mechanism, a friction clutch, a magnetic array clutch, a lead screw, a rack and pinion, an external cam, a pin screw, a belt drive, a worm gear drive, etc. In one example, the adjustment mechanism may include a magnetic locking groove. In one example, the window, optical housing, optical module, or combination thereof may include visual or optical feedback indicating the positioning of the lens, IPD, or combination thereof. In one example, the adjustment system may include a locking and unlocking button or mechanism. The adjustment system may include a helical spring that provides force on an edge region of the lever to hold the optical module on the lever during adjustment. In one example, the adjustment system may include a motor or actuator for automatically adjusting the positioning of the window, IPD, or combination thereof. For example, the adjustment system may include a friction generator activated via an SMA, a stepper / brush motor, etc. In one example, the SMA may be configured to drive the lens module in a first direction, a second direction, or both.

[0060] In one example, the adjustment system may include a coupling mechanism for a third adjustment mechanism. The coupling mechanism may be positioned between the optical modules, the adjustment mechanisms, or a combination thereof. The coupling mechanism may be positioned within a centrally mounted frame. The coupling mechanism may be configured to connect a first adjustment mechanism of a first optical module to a second adjustment mechanism of a second optical module. The coupling mechanism may be configured to adjust the lens modules simultaneously and synchronously. In one example, the coupling mechanism may be activated and deactivated by a user. The coupling mechanism may include a locking mechanism, a guide screw, a knob, a timing mechanism, a torsion shaft, a roller, a scissor linkage, a binocular linkage, one or more telescopic rods, a push / pull cable, etc.

[0061] Wearable electronic devices can be configured to connect to a device to adjust the IPD (Integrated Device Detection) of a window. For example, wearable electronic devices can be configured to connect to another device via a wireless or wired connection. This device can be a portable device, such as a mobile device, tablet computer, etc. The device can be used to confirm or assist in IPD adjustment and positioning.

[0062] The device can be configured to receive a user's IPD (Interpupillary Distance). In one example, the user may enter their IPD (e.g., from a prescription). In another example, the device can be configured to determine the user's IPD based on a facial scan. Using the user's facial scan, the device can determine the interpupillary distance (IPD), intercanthal distance (IOD), measurements of the spherical surface area of ​​the eye, contrast, reflectance, etc. Using the IPD and related data, the device can provide the user with positioning instructions. For example, the device can output settings for the user to adjust the optical modules of a wearable electronic device. In one example, the device can be configured to automatically adjust the optical modules to the indicated positioning. In another example, the device can be configured to confirm whether the user has adjusted the optical modules to the correct positioning.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] Regardless of the foregoing, this disclosure also anticipates implementation schemes that allow users to selectively block the use or access to personal information data. That is, this disclosure anticipates providing hardware and / or software components to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, with regard to advertising delivery services, the inventive technology can be configured to allow users to opt-in or opt-out at any time during or after service registration to participate in the collection of personal information data. In another example, users may choose not to provide emotion-related data for a targeted content delivery service. In yet another example, users may choose to limit the duration for which emotion-related data is retained, or to completely prohibit the development of basic emotional states. In addition to providing "opt-in" and "opt-out" options, this disclosure also anticipates providing notifications related to access to or use of personal information. For example, users may be notified when downloading an application that their personal information data will be accessed, and then reminded again just before the application accesses the personal information data.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] For illustrative purposes, the foregoing description uses specific names to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details are not required to practice the described embodiments. Therefore, for illustrative and descriptive purposes, the foregoing description of specific embodiments described herein is presented. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in light of the teachings above.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device, the wearable electronic device comprising: frame; A first optical module, the first optical module including a first housing and a first display window connected to the first housing; The second optical module includes a second housing and a second display window connected to the second housing; A first adjustment system, comprising a first rod coupled to the frame, wherein the first housing is movably coupled to the first rod; and A second adjustment system, the second adjustment system including a second rod connected to the frame, wherein the second housing is movably connected to the second rod; The first housing and the second housing are configured to move independently along the first rod and the second rod, respectively.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first adjustment system includes a first adjustment device configured to translate the first housing along the first rod and fix the first housing in a first position; and The second adjustment system includes a second adjustment device configured to translate the second housing along the second rod and fix the second housing in a second position.

3. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first adjustment system includes a first spring and a first ball connected to the first spring; The first rod includes a first locking position configured to engage the first ball; The second adjusting system includes a second spring and a second ball bearing connected to the second spring; and The second rod includes a second locking position configured to engage the second ball.

4. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: When the first optical module and the second optical module are in the first position, the first rod is configured to fix the first optical module in the first position, and the second rod is configured to fix the second optical module in the first position; When the first optical module is in the second position, the first rod is configured to fix the first optical module in the second position; and When the second optical module is in the third position, the second rod is configured to fix the second optical module in the third position.

5. The wearable electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a projector configured to display light at a first transparent window and a second transparent window.

6. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first adjustment system further includes a first motor configured to move the first housing along the first rod; and The second adjustment system also includes a second motor configured to move the second housing along the second rod.

7. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first housing is movably connected to the first rod at a first upper portion of the first housing; The first adjustment system also includes a third rod connected to the frame; The first housing is movably connected to the third rod at a first lower portion of the first housing; The second rod is movably connected to the second housing at the second upper portion of the second housing; The second adjustment system further includes a fourth rod connected to the frame; and The second housing is movably connected to the fourth rod at the second lower portion of the second housing.

8. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first adjustment system further includes a first locking mechanism configured to secure the first housing to the first rod at a first position; and The second adjustment system further includes a second locking mechanism configured to secure the second housing to the second rod at a second position.

9. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first rod is configured to fix the first optical module at a location in a first set of positioning; and The second rod is configured to fix the second optical module at a location in a second set of positioning.

10. A wearable electronic device, the wearable electronic device comprising: The framework includes: Middle framework; A first rod, the first rod extending from a first side of the intermediate frame; and The second rod extends from the second side of the intermediate frame; A first optical module, movably connected to the first rod, the first optical module including a first transparent window; A second optical module, movably connected to the second rod, includes a second transparent window; A first adjustment system is configured to move the first optical module along the first rod; A second adjustment system, configured to move the second optical module along the second rod; and A third regulating system is configured to connect the first regulating system to the second regulating system.

11. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The third adjustment system is configured to synchronize the movement of the combination, the movement of the combination including the first adjustment system moving the first optical module and the second adjustment system moving the second optical module.

12. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The third adjustment system is configured to use the first adjustment system to move the first optical module symmetrically and to use the second adjustment system to move the second optical module symmetrically.

13. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein: The first adjustment system includes a first spring and a first ball connected to the first spring; and The second adjustment system includes a second spring and a second ball bearing connected to the second spring.

14. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The third adjustment system is positioned between the first optical module and the second optical module.

15. The wearable electronic device of claim 10, wherein: The first adjustment system is positioned above the first transparent window of the first optical module; and The second adjustment system is positioned above the second transparent window of the second optical module.

16. The wearable electronic device of claim 10, wherein, The framework also includes: A third rod, extending from the first side of the intermediate frame, wherein the first optical module is movably coupled to the third rod; and A fourth rod extends from the second side of the intermediate frame, wherein the second optical module is movably coupled to the fourth rod.

17. A smart glasses device, the smart glasses device comprising: frame; A first optical module, positioned on a first side of the frame, comprising a first housing and a first transparent window; The second optical module is positioned on the second side of the frame and includes a second housing and a second transparent window. A first regulating system, comprising: A first rod is attached to the frame at the upper portion of the first side of the frame, wherein the first optical module is movably attached to the first rod; A second rod is attached to the frame at the lower portion of the first side of the frame, wherein the first optical module is movably attached to the second rod; and A first adjustment mechanism, configured to move the first optical module along the first rod and the second rod; and A second regulating system, the second regulating system comprising: The third rod is connected to the frame at the upper portion of the second side of the frame, wherein the second optical module is movably connected to the third rod; A fourth rod, the fourth rod being connected to the frame at the lower portion of the second side of the frame, wherein the second optical module is movably connected to the fourth rod; and A second adjustment mechanism is configured to move the second optical module along the third and fourth rods.

18. The smart glasses device according to claim 17, wherein: The first lever includes a first locking position and a second locking position, which are configured to engage with the first adjustment mechanism; The first locking position is configured to fix the first optical module in a first positioning, and the second locking position is configured to fix the first optical module in a second positioning; and The second lever includes a third locking position and a fourth locking position, which are configured to engage with the second adjustment mechanism. The third locking position is configured to fix the second optical module in a third positioning position, and the fourth locking position is configured to fix the second optical module in a fourth positioning position.

19. The smart glasses device according to claim 17, wherein, The first adjustment system is configured to move the first optical module relative to the second optical module independently.

20. The smart glasses device of claim 17, further comprising a third adjustment system configured to connect the first adjustment system to the second adjustment system.

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