An intelligent eyewear

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of smart glasses.The smart glasses include: glasses frame, the glasses frame includes mirror frame;Lens, the lens is set on the mirror frame, first reflection part is equipped on the lens;And camera, the camera is set on the glasses frame, the shooting direction of the camera is towards the first reflection part, the first reflection part is used to receive the light from the inside of lens human eye and the light is reflected to the camera, the camera is used to obtain the human eye image of the human eye according to the light reflected by the first reflection part.In the embodiment of the present application, the light propagation path of human eye to camera can be changed by the first reflection part, and the forward imaging of camera to human eye can be realized without being set in the front of the human eye of user.The occlusion of human eye caused by being set in the front of the human eye of user can be avoided, and the use experience of the smart glasses of user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electronic device technology, specifically relating to a smart pair of glasses. Background Technology

[0002] As users increasingly demand the best user experience, their requirements for the performance of wearable devices such as smart glasses are also rising, leading to a proliferation of functionalities in smart glasses. For example, smart glasses can be equipped with eye-tracking cameras to achieve eye tracking, gaze detection, and iris recognition, further enhancing the ease of use and user experience.

[0003] In existing technologies, during the detection of human eyes using an eye-tracking camera, to improve detection efficiency, the camera is typically positioned directly in front of or nearly in front of the user's eyes to ensure the image is projected in the user's direct line of sight. However, placing the camera directly in front of or nearly in front of the user's eyes obstructs the view, negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application aims to provide a smart glasses solution to the problem that the camera in existing smart glasses obstructs the human eye.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application discloses a smart glasses, the smart glasses comprising:

[0007] Eyeglasses frame, the eyeglasses frame including a lens frame;

[0008] A lens, wherein the lens is disposed on the lens frame, and the lens is provided with a first reflective portion;

[0009] The system includes a camera mounted on the eyeglasses frame, with the camera's shooting direction facing the first reflective part. The first reflective part is used to receive light from the human eye inside the lens and reflect the light to the camera. The camera is used to obtain an image of the human eye based on the light reflected by the first reflective part.

[0010] Optionally, the first reflective portion includes at least one of a reflective coating and a reflective lens.

[0011] Optionally, the lens includes a first region and a second region disposed outside the first region, wherein visible light from the outer side of the lens passes through the first region and is directed toward the human eye, and the human eye from the inner side of the lens is opposite to the first region.

[0012] Optionally, the first reflective portion is disposed in the second region.

[0013] Optionally, the first reflective portion is disposed in the first region, and the first reflective portion is used to reflect the supplementary light and allow the visible light to pass through, wherein the frequency band of the supplementary light is different from the frequency band of the visible light.

[0014] Optionally, the first reflective portion includes a reflective coating disposed in the first region.

[0015] Optionally, the eyeglass frame further includes: temples and nose pads, the temples being connected to the frame and the nose pads being disposed on the frame;

[0016] The camera is mounted on the nose pad or the temple of the glasses.

[0017] Optionally, the lens is further provided with a second reflective part, and the smart glasses further include: a light source, the light source is disposed on the eyeglass frame, the light source is used to project supplementary light onto the second reflective part, so that the supplementary light is reflected by the second reflective part and then directed toward the human eye inside the lens.

[0018] Optionally, the light source is an infrared light source.

[0019] Optionally, the eyeglass frame further includes: temples and nose pads, the temples being connected to the frame and the nose pads being disposed on the frame;

[0020] The light source is located on the nose pad or the temple of the glasses.

[0021] In this embodiment, the lens is provided with a first reflective portion, which can receive light from the human eye and reflect it to the camera. The camera can then obtain an image of the human eye based on the light reflected by the first reflective portion. By using the first reflective portion, the light propagation path from the human eye to the camera can be altered, allowing for forward imaging of the eye without placing the camera directly in front of it. This avoids obstructing the user's eye by placing the camera directly in front of it, thus improving the user experience of the smart glasses.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a smart glasses according to an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another type of smart glasses described in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure reference numerals: 10 - eyeglass frame, 100 - frame, 101 - temple, 102 - nose pad, 11 - lens, 110 - first reflector, 12 - camera, 20 - human eye. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] The terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] This application provides a smart glasses embodiment, which may include at least one of virtual reality (VR) glasses, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and mixed reality (MR) glasses. This application embodiment uses XR glasses as an example for illustration; other types of smart glasses can be described by analogy.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a smart glasses according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the structure of another type of smart glasses described in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the smart glasses may specifically include: an eyeglass frame 10, which may include a frame 100 and temples 101 connected to the frame 100; a lens 11, which is disposed on the frame 100 and has a first reflective part 110; and a camera 12, which shoots toward the first reflective part 110. The first reflective part 110 can be used to receive light from the human eye 20 and reflect the light to the camera 12. The camera 12 can be used to obtain an image of the human eye 20 based on the light reflected by the first reflective part 110.

[0033] In this embodiment, the lens 11 is provided with a first reflective part 110, which can receive light from the human eye 20 and reflect it to the camera 12. The camera 12 can then obtain an image of the human eye 20 based on the light reflected by the first reflective part 110. By using the first reflective part 110, the light propagation path from the human eye 20 to the camera 12 can be changed, allowing the camera 12 to achieve forward imaging of the human eye 20 without placing it directly in front of the user's eye 20. This avoids obstructing the user's eye 20 by placing the camera directly in front of it, thus improving the user experience of the smart glasses.

[0034] In practical applications, while a user wears the smart glasses, eye tracking can be achieved by acquiring real-time images of the user's eyes to enable various functions. For example, in AR applications, eye-tracking technology can achieve seamless interaction and a more natural user experience. For instance, users can switch applications by moving their eyes, greatly improving ease of use and naturalness.

[0035] In specific applications, the camera 12 can be connected to the eyeglass frame 10 by means of adhesive, snap-fit, or fastener connection. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the connection method of the camera 12 on the eyeglass frame 10. Moreover, the camera 12 can be connected to the nose pad 102 in the eyeglass frame 10, or it can be connected to the temple 101 of the eyeglass frame 10. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the connection position of the camera 12 on the eyeglass frame 10.

[0036] In practical applications, the eyeglass frame 10 can serve as the structural foundation of the smart glasses, supporting the lenses 11 and various electronic components. Specifically, the eyeglass frame 10 may include a frame 100 and temples 101 connected to the frame 100. The frame 100 is mainly used to mount the lenses 11, while the temples 101 can be placed on the user's ears to support the frame 100. Typically, the frame 100 and temples 101 can be made of materials with a certain strength, such as metal or plastic, to reliably support the lenses 11 and various electronic components.

[0037] Specifically, the lens 11 of the smart glasses may include at least one of aspherical lenses, spherical lenses, and Fresnel lenses.

[0038] In specific applications, those skilled in the art may select at least one of aspherical lenses, spherical lenses, and Fresnel lenses for the lens 11 in the embodiments of this application as needed. The embodiments of this application do not specifically limit this.

[0039] In this embodiment, a first reflective part 110 may be provided on the lens 11. The first reflective part 110 can be used to receive light from the human eye 20 and reflect the light to the camera 12. The camera 12 can be used to obtain an image of the human eye 20 based on the light reflected by the first reflective part 110. Even without placing the camera 12 directly in front of or near the human eye 20, the camera 12 can still receive light from the human eye 20 in a forward direction, achieving forward imaging of the user's human eye 20, which is beneficial for obtaining a high-quality human eye image. This avoids the camera 12 obstructing the human eye 20 and affecting the user's vision, thus improving the user experience of the smart glasses.

[0040] In some alternative embodiments of this application, such asFigure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a nose pad 102 is provided on the frame 100. The nose pad 102 can be used to support the frame 100, distribute pressure, and ensure wearing stability and comfort. As a key component in the smart glasses that comes into contact with the bridge of the nose, the nose pad 102 is scientifically designed to help the lenses 11 maintain their optical position while adapting to different bridge of the nose structures. Figure 1 As shown, the camera 12 can be connected to the nose pad 102. Light from the user's eye 20 can be reflected by the first reflector 110 and projected onto the camera 12 on the nose pad 102, so that the camera 12 can obtain an image of the user's eye 20. Figure 2 As shown, the camera 12 can be connected to the temple 101. Light from the user's eye 20 can be reflected by the first reflector 110 and projected onto the camera 12 on the temple 101 so that the camera 12 can obtain the image of the user's eye 20.

[0041] It should be noted that, in specific applications, those skilled in the art can place the camera 12 on the frame 100, temple 101, or nose pad 102 according to actual needs. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the position of the camera 12 on the eyeglass frame 10.

[0042] Optionally, a second reflective portion may also be provided on the lens 11. The smart glasses further include a light source disposed on the eyeglass frame 10. The light source can project supplementary light onto the second reflective portion, so that the supplementary light is reflected by the second reflective portion and then directed towards the human eye 20 inside the lens 11. In specific applications, the light from the human eye 20 can include both visible light from the outside environment and the supplementary light emitted from the light source and reflected by the second reflective portion. The supplementary light can be used to compensate for the light in the shadow areas of the human eye 20, thereby improving the quality of the human eye image obtained by the camera.

[0043] In practical applications, since the supplementary light emitted by the light source needs to be reflected by the second reflector before it can be projected onto the user's eye 20, the light source can prevent direct illumination of the eye 20, ensuring the safety of the eye 20. Furthermore, the reflection of the supplementary light by the second reflector allows the supplementary light to shine more directly onto the eye 20, ensuring uniform illumination and low power consumption. In addition, the reflection by the second reflector increases the optical path length of the supplementary light from the light source to the eye 20, thus lowering the design requirements of the lighting system.

[0044] It should be noted that the light reflected by the first reflector 110 can be visible light from the ambient light, so the image of the human eye 20 obtained by the camera 12 is a visible light image. When the visible light in the ambient light is insufficient, a light source 12 can be provided in the smart eye, and a second reflector can be provided to supplement the light by reflecting the supplementary light emitted by the light source 12.

[0045] Optionally, the light source is an infrared light source, and correspondingly, the supplementary light emitted by the light source can be infrared light. Compared to visible light and other visible light sources, infrared light is safer, more concealed, and produces no light pollution, making it less likely to expose the location of the light source, and thus more suitable for scenarios where the smart glasses require concealed light sources. Moreover, compared to visible light sources, infrared light sources have lower power consumption and longer battery life.

[0046] It should be noted that the first reflective part 110 and the second reflective part can usually be two independent reflective structures. However, in certain specific situations, the second reflective part and the first reflective part 110 can also be shared. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0047] Optionally, the first reflective portion 110 may include at least one of a reflective coating and a reflective lens. When the first reflective portion 110 is a reflective coating, it can be directly applied to the lens 11 by spraying or deposition, offering flexible layout options. Furthermore, the first reflective portion 110 occupies less space. When the first reflective portion 110 is a reflective lens, it can be connected to the lens 11 of the smart glasses via bonding, snap-fitting, or other connection methods. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the connection method of the reflective lens on the lens 11.

[0048] In specific applications, the lens 11 may include a first region and a second region disposed outside the first region. Visible light from the outer side of the lens 11 can pass through the first region and be projected onto the human eye 20, while the human eye 20 on the inner side of the lens 11 is opposite to the first region. Typically, the first region may be located at the center of the lens 11. When the user wears the smart glasses, the first region may be positioned opposite the user's human eye 20, allowing external visible light to be directly projected onto the user's human eye 20 through the first region on the lens 11. The region on the lens 11 other than the first region may be the second region. When the user wears the smart glasses, the second region may be offset from the user's human eye 20. Typically, the second region may surround the first region, but for some irregularly shaped lenses 11, the second region may also be disposed parallel to the first region, i.e., the second region may be disposed on one side of the outer periphery of the first region, for example, on the side near the temple 101 or the side near the nose pad 102. This application embodiment does not specifically limit the relative positions of the first region and the second region.

[0049] In some optional embodiments of this application, the first reflective portion 110 is disposed in the second region. Since the second region can be offset from the user's eye 20 when the user is wearing the smart glasses, disposing of the first reflective portion 110 in the second region can prevent the first reflective portion 110 from affecting the passage of visible light and obstructing the user's line of sight, thereby improving the user's visual experience.

[0050] In practical applications, since the obstruction of the user's line of sight by the first reflective part 110 in the second area is negligible, the requirements for the structure and connection method of the first reflective part 110 are relatively low. That is, the first reflective part 110 can be selected from either a reflective coating or a reflective lens according to actual needs, and the reflective coating can be an aluminum coating or a silver coating, etc. The selection method of the first reflective part 110 is quite flexible.

[0051] Optionally, the second reflective part can also be disposed in the second area to avoid obstructing the user's line of sight, thereby improving the user's visual experience.

[0052] In some alternative embodiments of this application, the first reflective portion 110 may also be disposed in the first region. The first reflective portion 110 can be used to reflect the supplementary light and allow the visible light to pass through. That is, the first reflective portion 110 can allow the visible light to pass through, avoiding obstruction of the user's line of sight. At the same time, it can also reflect the supplementary light from the human eye 20 and reflect it to the camera 12 to improve the imaging quality of the camera 12 for the human eye. Specifically, the frequency band of the supplementary light may be different from that of the visible light. For example, the supplementary light may be infrared light with a different frequency band than the visible light.

[0053] Specifically, when the first reflective portion 110 is disposed in the first region, the first reflective portion 110 may include a reflective coating disposed in the first region. The reflective coating may be a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) based coating (e.g., an antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) sol-gel coating), a metal / resin composite structure coating (e.g., a resin-coated aluminum sheet coating), etc. By setting the material and thickness of the reflective coating, the reflective coating can possess the characteristic of both transmitting visible light and reflecting supplementary light.

[0054] Of course, when the first reflective part 110 is disposed in the first region, the first reflective part 110 can be a reflective coating directly disposed on the lens 11, or it can be implemented by disposing the reflective coating on a transparent carrier. By disposing the reflective coating on the transparent carrier and then connecting the transparent carrier to a suitable position in the first region, the layout flexibility of the first reflective part 110 can be further improved.

[0055] For example, the first reflective coating 110 and the second reflective coating may include an aluminum coating, a silver coating, a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) based coating (e.g., an antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) sol-gel coating), a metal / resin composite structure coating (e.g., a resin-coated aluminum sheet coating), etc. The specific material of the reflective coating is not limited in the embodiments of this application.

[0056] In summary, the smart glasses described in this application embodiment may include at least the following advantages:

[0057] In this embodiment, the lens is provided with a first reflective portion, which can receive light from the human eye and reflect it to the camera. The camera can then obtain an image of the human eye based on the light reflected by the first reflective portion. By using the first reflective portion, the light propagation path from the human eye to the camera can be altered, allowing for forward imaging of the eye without placing the camera directly in front of it. This avoids obstructing the user's eye by placing the camera directly in front of it, thus improving the user experience of the smart glasses.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart glass, characterized by, The smart glasses include: Eyeglasses frame (10), the eyeglasses frame including a lens frame (100); Lens (11), the lens (11) is disposed on the frame (100), and the lens (11) is provided with a first reflective part (110); And a camera (12), which is mounted on the eyeglass frame (10), the shooting direction of the camera (12) is towards the first reflective part (110), the first reflective part (110) is used to receive light from the human eye (20) inside the lens (11) and reflect the light to the camera (12), the camera (12) is used to obtain the human eye image of the human eye (20) based on the light reflected by the first reflective part (110).

2. The smart glasses of claim 1, wherein, The first reflective part (110) includes at least one of a reflective coating and a reflective lens (11).

3. The smart glasses of claim 1, wherein, The lens (11) includes a first region and a second region disposed outside the first region. Visible light from the outer side of the lens (11) passes through the first region and is directed toward the human eye (20). The human eye (20) on the inner side of the lens (11) is opposite to the first region.

4. The smart glasses of claim 3, wherein, The first reflective part (110) is disposed in the second region.

5. The smart glasses of claim 3, wherein, The first reflective part (110) is disposed in the first region. The first reflective part (110) is used to reflect the supplementary light and allow the visible light to pass through. The frequency band of the supplementary light is different from that of the visible light.

6. The smart glasses of claim 5, wherein, The first reflective portion (110) includes a reflective coating disposed in the first region.

7. The smart glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The eyeglass frame further includes: temples (101) and nose pads (102), the temples (101) being connected to the frame (100), and the nose pads (102) being disposed on the frame (100); The camera (12) is mounted on the nose pad (102) or the temple (101).

8. The smart glasses according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The lens is also provided with a second reflective part, and the smart glasses also include a light source, which is disposed on the eyeglass frame (10). The light source is used to project supplementary light onto the second reflective part so that the supplementary light is reflected by the second reflective part and then directed toward the human eye (20) inside the lens (11).

9. The smart glasses of claim 8, wherein, The light source is an infrared light source.

10. The smart glasses of claim 8, wherein, The eyeglass frame also includes: temples (101) and nose pads (102), the temples (101) being connected to the frame (100), and the nose pads (102) being disposed on the frame (100); The light source is located on the nose pad (102) or the temple (101).

Images