AR glasses operable by touch

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of AR glasses of touchable operation, including frame main body, display module, optical module, control module, power supply module and touch module;The frame main body includes frame and temple, the touch module is independent from the frame main body, the touch module includes the first touch panel, second touch panel and third touch panel being connected with each other;The first touch panel corresponds the distal interphalangeal joint of human index finger, the second touch panel corresponds the proximal interphalangeal joint of human index finger, and the second touch panel corresponds the metacarpophalangeal joint of human index finger;The touch module is wirelessly connected with the control module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of AR technology, specifically to a touch-operable AR glasses. Background Technology

[0002] Augmented Reality (AR) technology is a technique that cleverly integrates virtual information with the real world. It widely utilizes multimedia, 3D modeling, real-time tracking and registration, intelligent interaction, and sensing technologies to simulate and apply computer-generated text, images, 3D models, music, videos, and other virtual information to the real world. The two types of information complement each other, thus "enhancing" the real world. AR glasses, as an important carrier of AR technology, can provide users with an immersive augmented reality experience and have broad application prospects in entertainment, education, industry, medicine, and many other fields.

[0003] Existing AR glasses technology has several shortcomings: Firstly, some AR glasses have unreasonable structural designs, resulting in large size and weight, poor wearing comfort, and inconvenience for extended wear. Secondly, the operation of existing AR glasses is relatively complex. Some AR glasses require voice operation, which easily exposes the operator's commands. Others require a camera to capture the operator's gestures, necessitating that the operator's hands be placed within the camera's field of view. Early AR glasses featured external touchpads, similar to laptop touchpads, requiring both hands for operation, which was very inconvenient. Furthermore, some AR glasses have poor battery life, and the integration of voice and touch modules within the device results in an overall bulky design.

[0004] To address the issues of unreasonable structural layout and inconvenient operation in existing AR glasses, there is an urgent need to design an AR glasses that is easy to operate and has strong intelligent interactivity. Utility Model Content

[0005] The problem solved by this invention is to provide AR glasses that can be operated by touch, thereby improving the operability and intelligent interactivity of AR glasses.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides touch-operated AR glasses, which include: The frame body, display module, optical module, control module, power supply module, and touch module; The main body of the eyeglass frame includes a frame and temples. The display module is embedded inside the frame. The optical module is located on the side of the frame closer to the wearer's eyes, corresponding to the display module, and the optical module is optically coupled to the display module. The control module is located inside one of the temples, and the power supply module is located inside the other temple. The touch module is independent of the frame body and includes a first touch panel, a second touch panel, and a third touch panel that are connected to each other. The first touch panel corresponds to the distal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, the second touch panel corresponds to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, and the third touch panel corresponds to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the human index finger. The touch module is communicatively connected to the control module.

[0007] Optionally, the touch module and the control module are connected by a wired connection.

[0008] Optionally, the touch module is wirelessly connected to the control module, and the touch module includes a communication device for wireless communication.

[0009] Optionally, the touch module can be connected to the control module via a wireless receiver, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi direct connection.

[0010] Optionally, the power supply module includes a lithium battery and a charging management module. The charging management module is electrically connected to the lithium battery, and the lithium battery is electrically connected to the display module and the control module respectively to supply power to them.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes an auxiliary power supply device located outside the main body of the frame, the auxiliary power supply device being wired or wirelessly connected to the power supply module, and the touch module being electrically connected to the auxiliary power supply device.

[0012] Optionally, an operation switch button is provided on the temple, which is used to control the opening and closing of the touch module.

[0013] Optionally, the first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel are polygonal in shape, and are connected to each other via a transmission cable or wirelessly. The diameter of the first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel is in the range of 1 to 3 centimeters.

[0014] Optionally, the first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel each include an adhesive layer for proximity to human skin, a base layer on the adhesive layer, a touch sensing layer on the base layer, and a protective layer on the touch sensing layer.

[0015] Optionally, the touch module is provided with an auxiliary fixing strap, and the auxiliary fixing strap is provided with conductive lines that are electrically connected to an external power supply.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages: The AR glasses with touch operation provided by this utility model include a touch module, which is independent of the main frame body. The touch module includes a first touch panel, a second touch panel, and a third touch panel that are interconnected. The first touch panel corresponds to the distal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, the second touch panel corresponds to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, and the third touch panel corresponds to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the human index finger. The touch module is communicatively connected to the control module. Thus, the user only needs to wear the touch module on the index finger of one hand and use the thumb to operate the touch panel. Because it includes the interconnected first, second, and third touch panels, and the three touch panels correspond to the three knuckles of the index finger, the bending of the finger will not affect the operation of the touch module. Furthermore, by coordinating the bending and straightening of the index finger with the touch action of the thumb, various complex controls of the AR glasses can be completed, effectively improving operability and intelligent interactivity.

[0017] In an optional embodiment of this utility model, the first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel are polygonal in shape. During the bending action of the index finger, the polygonal structure facilitates hand movements and avoids the touch module from falling off due to the bending of the knuckles.

[0018] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel all include an adhesive layer for contact with human skin, a base layer on the adhesive layer, a touch-sensing layer on the base layer, and a protective layer on the touch-sensing layer. The adhesive layer is used to connect the touch panel to the index finger, improving the adaptability of the touch panel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a touch-operated AR glasses according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the touch module in the embodiment shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the touch module in the embodiment shown, with the index finger bent. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the touch module in the embodiment shown. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the touch module in the illustrated embodiment; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the touch module in another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Existing AR glasses suffer from problems such as unreasonable structural layout and inconvenient operation.

[0021] Currently, some AR glasses require voice operation, which easily exposes the user's commands. Others require a camera to capture the user's gestures, necessitating that the user's hands be within the camera's field of view. Early AR glasses featured external touchpads, similar to laptop touchpads, requiring both hands for operation, which was quite inconvenient. Furthermore, some AR glasses have poor battery life, and the combination of voice and touch modules results in an overall bulky device.

[0022] Therefore, this utility model provides a touch-operable AR glasses to improve the operability and intelligent interactivity of AR glasses.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the touch-operable AR glasses of this utility model. In this embodiment, the touch-operable AR glasses include: The frame body 010, display module 012, optical module 013, control module 016, power supply module 014, and touch module 100.

[0024] The main body of the eyeglass frame 010 includes a frame 011 and temples 015. The display module 012 is embedded inside the frame 011. The optical module 013 is disposed on the side of the frame 011 close to the wearer's eyes, corresponding to the display module 012, and the optical module 013 is optically coupled to the display module 012.

[0025] The control module 016 is disposed inside one of the temples 015, and the power supply module 014 is disposed inside the other temple 015.

[0026] Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the touch module in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the touch module 100 is independent of the frame body 010. The touch module 100 includes a first touch panel 101, a second touch panel 102, and a third touch panel 103 connected to each other. The first touch panel 101 corresponds to the distal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger 020, the second touch panel 102 corresponds to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger 020, and the third touch panel 103 corresponds to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the human index finger 020. The touch module 100 is communicatively connected to the control module 016.

[0027] When operating the AR glasses using this embodiment, the user wears the touch module 100 on the index finger 020 of one hand and uses their thumb to operate the touch panel. This eliminates the need for existing technologies like laptop touchpads, freeing up the other hand and enhancing the privacy of the operation. The operating hand can be hidden while operating the AR glasses, for example, by placing it in a pocket.

[0028] Since the system includes a first touch panel 101, a second touch panel 102, and a third touch panel 103 that are interconnected, and the three touch panels correspond to the three knuckles of the index finger 020, bending the finger will not affect the operation of the touch module 100. In fact, by coordinating the bending and straightening of the index finger with the touch action of the thumb, a variety of complex controls on the AR glasses can be completed, effectively improving operability and intelligent interactivity.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the touch module 100 in this embodiment under the bending action of the index finger. Please refer to the reference. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, with the index finger extended, the thumb can be used to swipe across the touch module 100. The swipe sequence is either the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103; or the third touch panel 103, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103. These swipe actions can be used to switch between windows and options on the AR glasses.

[0030] When the index finger is bent at 30 degrees, such as Figure 3 As shown, the touch module 100 can be swiped with the thumb in the following order: first touch panel 101, third touch panel 103, or third touch panel 103, first touch panel 101. This swiping action can be used to switch between windows and options on the AR glasses.

[0031] Additionally, double-touch actions on the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 10, or the third touch panel 103 can be configured to enter, exit, or select multiple options. This embodiment significantly improves the ease of use and fun of AR glasses, providing more possibilities for introducing games or multi-scene control.

[0032] It should be noted that when the index finger is extended, the thumb is used to swipe on the touch module 100. The swiping sequence is the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103. A control program needs to be added to the control module 016 to recognize the continuous swiping of the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 as a complete and unified action. These technologies can be implemented through the control program.

[0033] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 are hexagonal in shape. During the bending motion of the index finger 300, the polygonal structure facilitates hand movement and prevents the touch module from detaching due to finger bending. However, this invention does not limit this; the shapes of the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 can be arbitrary.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 are connected via a transmission cable 201. However, this invention is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 can also be connected wirelessly. To match the size of a finger, the diameters of the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102, and the third touch panel 103 are in the range of 1 to 3 centimeters.

[0035] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the touch module 100 is adapted to the left index finger, but the present invention does not limit this. The touch module 100 can also be placed on the right index finger. In this case, it is only necessary to place the touch module 100 in reverse.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the touch module 100 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the touch module 100 is wirelessly connected to the control module 016. The touch module 100 includes a communication device 104 for wireless communication. The communication device 104 includes a wireless transmitter and a control chip. However, this invention does not limit the structure of the communication device 104; the communication device 104 can be connected to the control module 016 using any existing wireless communication technology. The control module 016 also includes a wireless signal transmitting and receiving device.

[0037] In this embodiment, the connection method between the touch module 100 and the control module 016 can be selected as wireless receiver connection, Bluetooth connection, or Wi-Fi direct connection.

[0038] In other embodiments, the touch module 100 and the control module 016 can also be connected by a wire, that is, the touch module 100 and the control module 016 are connected by a wire. Wired connections are less susceptible to interference.

[0039] In this embodiment, the power supply module 014 includes a lithium battery and a charging management module. The charging management module is electrically connected to the lithium battery, and the lithium battery is electrically connected to the display module and the control module respectively to supply power to them.

[0040] In other embodiments, the AR glasses also include an auxiliary power supply device (not shown) located outside the frame body 010. This auxiliary power supply device is wired or wirelessly connected to the power supply module 014. The touch module 100 is electrically connected to the auxiliary power supply device, which powers both the touch module 100 and other modules on the frame body 010. This design allows for a smaller touch module 100 and easier operation. It also makes the frame body 010 lighter and more comfortable to wear.

[0041] However, this utility model does not limit this, and the touch module 100 can also be powered by a power supply integrated on itself.

[0042] In this embodiment, an operation switch button (not shown) is provided on the temple 015, which is used to control the opening and closing of the touch module 100.

[0043] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the touch module 100 in the embodiment shown, with reference to... Figure 5 In this embodiment, the first touch panel 101, the second touch panel 102 and the third touch panel 103 each include an adhesive layer 113 for proximity to human skin, a base layer 112 on the adhesive layer 113, a touch sensing layer 111 on the base layer 112 and a protective layer 110 on the touch sensing layer 111.

[0044] In this embodiment, the adhesive layer 113 can be made of existing bio-hydrogel materials to ensure skin safety. Alternatively, it can employ common techniques used in medical tapes, such as coating a pressure-sensitive adhesive onto a polyethylene film. This invention does not limit the scope of the application.

[0045] The base layer 112 can be a flexible substrate, such as polyimide, or a plastic substrate such as a silicon substrate, glass substrate, or metal substrate. The touch sensing layer 111 uses a capacitive touch sensing array or a resistive sensing array as used in the prior art. The protective layer 110 can be made of glass or plastic.

[0046] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a touch module 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The touch module 100 is provided with an auxiliary fixing strap 105, and the auxiliary fixing strap 105 has conductive lines that are electrically connected to an external power supply. This improves the stability of the touch module 100 on the index finger and provides an alternative power supply method for the touch module 100.

[0047] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A touch-operated AR glasses, characterized in that, It includes the frame body, display module, optical module, control module, power supply module, and touch module; The main body of the eyeglass frame includes a frame and temples. The display module is embedded inside the frame. The optical module is located on the side of the frame closer to the wearer's eyes, corresponding to the display module, and the optical module is optically coupled to the display module. The control module is located inside one of the temples, and the power supply module is located inside the other temple. The touch module is independent of the frame body and includes a first touch panel, a second touch panel, and a third touch panel that are connected to each other. The first touch panel corresponds to the distal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, the second touch panel corresponds to the proximal interphalangeal joint of the human index finger, and the third touch panel corresponds to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the human index finger. The touch module is communicatively connected to the control module.

2. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch module and the control module are connected by a wired connection.

3. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch module is wirelessly connected to the control module, and the touch module includes a communication device for wireless communication.

4. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 3, characterized in that, The touch module and the control module can be connected via wireless receiver connection, Bluetooth connection, and Wi-Fi direct connection.

5. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power supply module includes a lithium battery and a charging management module. The charging management module is electrically connected to the lithium battery, and the lithium battery is electrically connected to the display module and the control module respectively to supply power to them.

6. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an auxiliary power supply device located outside the main body of the eyeglass frame. The auxiliary power supply device is wired or wirelessly connected to the power supply module, and the touch module is electrically connected to the auxiliary power supply device.

7. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, An operation switch button is provided on the temple of the mirror, which is used to control the opening and closing of the touch module.

8. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first, second, and third touch panels are polygonal in shape and are connected to each other via a transmission cable or wirelessly. The diameters of the first, second, and third touch panels are in the range of 1 to 3 centimeters.

9. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first touch panel, the second touch panel, and the third touch panel each include an adhesive layer for proximity to human skin, a base layer on the adhesive layer, a touch sensing layer on the base layer, and a protective layer on the touch sensing layer.

10. The touch-operable AR glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch module is provided with an auxiliary fixing strap, and the auxiliary fixing strap has conductive lines that are electrically connected to an external power source.

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