An external module and head-mounted device

Abstract

The application discloses an external module and a head-mounted device. The external module comprises a shell, the shell has a containing space inside; a power supply assembly is installed in the containing space of the shell; an indicator light is electrically connected with the power supply assembly; the indicator light is partially installed in the containing space of the shell and partially exposed outside the containing space; the indicator light has a light shield configured to shield part of light emitted by the indicator light.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic product technology, and more specifically, to an external module and a head-mounted device. Background Technology

[0002] Smart glasses, also known as smart glasses, are glasses that, like smartphones, have their own operating system. They allow users to install software, games, and other programs provided by service providers. They can be controlled by voice or gestures to add schedules, navigate maps, interact with friends, take photos and videos, and make video calls. They can also access wireless networks via mobile communication networks.

[0003] Smart glasses, as an innovative product integrating multiple advanced technologies, have gained increasing popularity in recent years. Currently, most smart glasses on the market adopt a highly integrated design concept, directly integrating key components such as speakers, microphones, and power supplies onto the eyeglass frame. However, this integrated design has gradually revealed a series of insurmountable problems in practical applications. For example, due to the extremely limited size and space of the eyeglass frame, the integrated speakers, microphones, and other audio devices often fail to achieve ideal sound quality. Furthermore, the limited space within the eyeglass frame prevents the installation of large-capacity batteries, directly resulting in short battery life. In addition, the integrated design makes upgrading and maintaining smart glasses exceptionally difficult.

[0004] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One objective of this application is to provide a new technical solution for an external module and a head-mounted device.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this application, an external module is provided, the external module comprising: An outer casing, wherein the outer casing has a receiving space; A power supply assembly, which is installed within the housing's accommodating space; An indicator light is electrically connected to the power supply assembly; and the indicator light is partially installed within the housing and partially exposed outside the housing. The indicator light has a light shield that is configured to block part of the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0007] Optionally, the power supply assembly includes a circuit board and a battery; the indicator light includes a light source, a light guide, and a light shield, the light source is mounted on the circuit board, the light guide is sleeved outside the light source, the light guide is partially exposed outside the receiving space, and the light shield is sleeved outside the light guide.

[0008] Optionally, the light guide includes a light guide portion and a light guide post. The light guide portion is sleeved outside the light source, and the light shield is sleeved outside the light guide portion. One end of the light guide post is connected to the light guide portion, and the other end is exposed outside the receiving space.

[0009] Optionally, the light-shielding body has a notch on the side away from the light guide post to avoid the light source.

[0010] Optionally, the indicator light also includes light-shielding foam, which is connected to the circuit board and is positioned corresponding to the notch.

[0011] Optionally, the light source is an LED lamp.

[0012] Optionally, the light guide is made of transparent plastic.

[0013] Optionally, the light-shielding body is a plastic material coated with a light-shielding layer or plated with a light-shielding film.

[0014] Optionally, the number of indicator lights is two, one of which is used to indicate the first state of the external module, and the other is used to indicate the second state of the external module.

[0015] According to a second aspect of this application, a head-mounted device is provided, the head-mounted device including an external module as described in the first aspect.

[0016] The external module provided in this application embodiment can exist independently of the head-mounted device body, decoupling the components within the external module from the head-mounted device body. This solves the problems of poor sound quality, short battery life, and difficulties in upgrading and maintenance caused by the high integration of traditional smart head-mounted devices. Furthermore, the indicator lights on the external module allow users to easily understand the working status of the head-mounted device. In addition, the indicator lights have a light-shielding element that blocks part of the light emitted by the indicator lights, preventing unnecessary light scattering. This not only improves the display effect and directionality of the indicator lights but also prevents light from affecting other components.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with their description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0019] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the external module according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a partial structural schematic of the external module in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 The diagram shown is a connection diagram of the indicator light and power supply component in the external module of this application embodiment; Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the indicator light structure in the external module of this application embodiment. Figure 1 ; Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the indicator light structure in the external module of this application embodiment. Figure 2 ; Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a head-mounted device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. External module; 10. Housing; 1001. Shell; 1002. Base plate; 11. Connecting assembly; 12. Camera module; 13. Speaker module; 14. Microphone; 15. Power supply assembly; 151. Circuit board; 152. Battery; 16. Button; 161. Power switch button; 162. Shoot button; 17. Indicator light; 171. Light guide; 1711. Light guide section; 1712. Light guide column; 172. Light shield; 1720. Notch; 173. Light shielding foam; 2. Equipment body. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0022] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the scope of this application and its application or use.

[0023] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0024] In all the examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0025] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be discussed further in subsequent figures.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-5 As shown, according to one embodiment of this application, an external module 1 is provided, which is applied to a head-mounted device. The external module 1 includes a housing 10, a power supply component 15, and an indicator light 17. The housing 10 has a receiving space; the power supply component 15 is installed in the receiving space of the housing 10; the indicator light 17 is electrically connected to the power supply component 15; and the indicator light 17 is partially installed in the receiving space of the housing 10 and partially exposed outside the receiving space; the indicator light 17 has a light shield 172, which is configured to block part of the light emitted by the indicator light.

[0027] In the external module 1 provided in this embodiment, the housing 10 has a receiving space, within which devices such as speakers, cameras, microphones, and power supply components 15 required for the head-mounted device can be housed. The external module 1 can exist independently of the head-mounted device body, decoupling the devices contained in the external module 1 from the head-mounted device body, thereby solving the limitations caused by the high integration of traditional smart head-mounted devices. For example, it avoids the problems of poor audio quality and small battery capacity caused by limited space in the device body, because the external module can accommodate larger, higher-performance devices.

[0028] In this embodiment, the external module 1 includes an indicator light 17. A portion of the indicator light 17 is installed within the housing 10 and electrically connected to the power supply assembly 15, while the other portion is exposed outside the housing. The indicator light 17 displays the status of the external module 1, such as charging, wearing, or low battery status. Furthermore, the indicator light 17 has a light-shielding body 172, which blocks some of the light emitted by the indicator light, preventing unnecessary light scattering. This not only improves the display effect and directionality of the indicator light but also prevents light from affecting other devices.

[0029] Furthermore, the external module can also be used independently; for example, it can be designed to be clipped to a collar, hung on the chest, or worn in other ways; or it can be placed directly on a table for use; thus providing users with multiple options and improving the user experience.

[0030] In addition, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the external module 1 also includes a connection component 11, which is disposed outside the accommodating space and detachably connected to the housing 10. The connection component 11 is configured to connect with the device body of the head-mounted device; that is, the external module 1 is specifically detachably connected to the device body of the head-mounted device through the connection component 11.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-2 As shown, the external module 1 also includes a camera module 12 and a speaker module 13. The camera module 12 is disposed at one end of the housing 10 and the speaker module 13 is disposed at the other end of the housing 10. The external module 1 also includes a microphone 14 and a button 16. For example, the button 16 includes a power button 161 and a shutter button 162.

[0032] Reference Figures 2-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the power supply assembly 15 includes a circuit board 151 and a battery 152; the indicator light 17 includes a light source, a light guide 171 and a light shield 172, the light source is mounted on the circuit board 151, the light guide 171 is sleeved outside the light source, the light guide 171 is partially exposed outside the receiving space, and the light shield 172 is sleeved outside the light guide 171.

[0033] In this specific example, the power supply assembly 15 consists of a circuit board 151 and a battery 152, providing a stable power supply and circuit connection foundation for other devices within the external module, such as indicator lights. The indicator light 17 includes a light source, a light guide 171, and a light shield 172. The light source is mounted on the circuit board 151, facilitating an electrical connection. The light guide 171 is fitted outside the light source and partially exposed outside the receiving space, effectively guiding the light emitted by the light source through the light guide 171 and displaying it outside the external module. The light shield 172 is fitted outside the light guide 171, preventing unnecessary light scattering, thus improving the indicator light's display effect and directionality, and preventing light from affecting other devices.

[0034] Reference Figures 3-4 As shown, in one embodiment, the light guide 171 includes a light guide portion 1711 and a light guide post 1712. The light guide portion 1711 is sleeved outside the light source, and the light shield 172 is sleeved outside the light guide portion 1711. One end of the light guide post 1712 is connected to the light guide portion 1711, and the other end is exposed outside the receiving space.

[0035] In this specific example, the light guide consists of a light guide section 1711 and a light guide post 1712. The light guide section 1711 is fitted outside the light source and is used to collect and conduct the light emitted by the light source. One end of the light guide post 1712 is connected to the light guide section 1711, and the other end is exposed outside the receiving space. This allows the light to be transmitted more accurately to the outside of the external module, making it easier for the user to observe the status of the indicator light 17, while also enhancing the display effect and visibility of the indicator light 17. A light shield 172 is fitted outside the light guide section 1711 to further control the direction of light propagation.

[0036] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the light-shielding body 172 has a notch 1720 on the side away from the light guide post 1712 for avoiding the light source.

[0037] In this specific example, the notch 1720 provided on the light shield 172 facilitates the assembly of the indicator light. Specifically, the housing 10 includes a housing 1001 and a base plate 1002. The housing 1001 has an opening extending from the end to the side. The base plate 1002 engages with the housing 1001 and covers the opening. The housing 1001 and the base plate 1002 together form an accommodating space. During assembly, the circuit board 151, together with the light source, is mounted on the base plate 1002, while the light shield 172, together with the light guide 171, is first mounted on the housing 1001. When the housing 1001 is snapped onto the base plate 1002, the opening of the housing 1001 faces the base plate 1002 and is installed from top to bottom in a direction parallel to the circuit board 151. During this process, the light shield 172 is very likely to come into contact with the light source and cause damage. Therefore, the notch 1720 on the light shield 172 can prevent it from coming into contact with the light source during assembly.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the indicator light 17 further includes a light-shielding foam 173, which is connected to the circuit board 151 and is disposed corresponding to the notch 1720.

[0039] In this specific example, the indicator light 17 also includes a light-shielding foam 173, which is connected to the circuit board 151 and used to seal the notch 1720, thereby preventing light from leaking from the notch 1720 into unwanted directions and reducing light interference to other devices.

[0040] In one embodiment, the light source is an LED lamp.

[0041] In this specific example, LED lights have advantages such as energy saving, long lifespan, high brightness, and fast response speed. Using LED lights as a light source can improve the performance of indicator lights, reduce energy consumption, extend service life, and quickly and accurately display the status changes of external modules.

[0042] Reference Figures 3-4 As shown, in one embodiment, the light guide 171 is made of transparent plastic.

[0043] In this specific example, the light guide 171 is made of transparent plastic. Transparent plastic has good light transmittance, which can efficiently transmit the light emitted by the light source to the light guide column and display it on the outside of the external module. At the same time, plastic also has the advantages of low cost and easy processing and molding, which helps to reduce the production cost of the external module and improve production efficiency.

[0044] Reference Figures 3-4 As shown, in one embodiment, the light-shielding body 172 is a plastic material coated with a light-shielding layer or plated with a light-shielding film.

[0045] In this specific example, the light shield 172 is made of plastic material coated with a light shielding layer or plated with a light shielding film. While ensuring that the light shield has a certain strength, this material can effectively block the transmission of light by coating with a light shielding layer or plated with a light shielding film, improve the light shielding effect, further optimize the display performance of the indicator light, and make the light of the indicator light more focused and clear.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of indicator lights 17 is two, one of which is used to indicate the first state of the external module 1, and the other is used to indicate the second state of the external module 1.

[0047] In this specific example, two indicator lights 17 are provided; for example, one indicator light 17 is located on the side of the housing 10, such as on the same side as the connecting component 11; the other indicator light 17 is located at the end of the housing 10, such as at the same end as the camera module 12. The two indicator lights 17 are used to indicate different states of the external module, which allows the external module to convey more types of information to the user through different indicator light states; for example, one indicator light can indicate the power connection status, and the other indicator light can indicate the working mode status, thereby improving the information transmission capability of the external module and the convenience of user use.

[0048] According to another embodiment of this application, refer to Figure 6As shown, a head-mounted device is provided, which includes an external module 1 as described above, and a device body 2, wherein the external module 1 and the device body 2 are detachably connected. For example, this head-mounted device is smart glasses.

[0049] The head-mounted device provided in this embodiment, by including the aforementioned external module 1, can solve problems such as poor sound quality, short battery life, and difficulties in upgrading and maintenance caused by the highly integrated design of traditional smart glasses, thereby improving the overall performance and user experience of the head-mounted device. Furthermore, the indicator lights on the external module allow users to easily understand the working status and other information of the head-mounted device.

[0050] While specific embodiments of this application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. The scope of this application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An external module, characterized in that, The external module (1) includes: The outer casing (10) has a receiving space inside; A power supply assembly (15) is installed within the housing (10); Indicator light (17) is electrically connected to the power supply assembly (15); and the indicator light (17) is partially installed within the housing (10) and partially exposed outside the housing. The indicator light (17) has a light shield (172) configured to block part of the light emitted by the indicator light.

2. The external module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply assembly (15) includes a circuit board (151) and a battery (152); the indicator light (17) includes a light source, a light guide (171) and a light shield (172). The light source is mounted on the circuit board (151), the light guide (171) is sleeved outside the light source, the light guide (171) is partially exposed outside the receiving space, and the light shield (172) is sleeved outside the light guide (171).

3. The external module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light guide (171) includes a light guide portion (1711) and a light guide post (1712). The light guide portion (1711) is sleeved outside the light source, and the light shield (172) is sleeved outside the light guide portion (1711). One end of the light guide post (1712) is connected to the light guide portion (1711), and the other end is exposed outside the receiving space.

4. The external module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light shield (172) has a notch (1720) on the side away from the light guide post (1712) to avoid the light source.

5. The external module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The indicator light (17) also includes a light-shielding foam (173), which is connected to the circuit board (151) and is provided corresponding to the notch (1720).

6. The external module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light source is an LED lamp.

7. The external module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light guide (171) is made of transparent plastic.

8. The external module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The light-shielding body (172) is made of plastic material coated with a light-shielding layer or plated with a light-shielding film.

9. The external module according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The number of indicator lights (17) is two, one of which is used to indicate the first state of the external module (1), and the other is used to indicate the second state of the external module (1).

10. A head-mounted device, characterized in that, The head-mounted device includes an external module (1) as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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