Glasses

Abstract

A pair of glasses, comprising: a frame and temples; hinges, by which the frame is pivotally connected to the temples; magnets, which are arranged in either the frame or the temples; and Hall elements, which are arranged in the other of the frame and the temples, wherein when the temples pivot about the hinges to change the opening and closing states of the temples, the relative positions between the Hall elements and the magnets change.

Description

Glasses

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This application refers to Chinese patent application No. 202322017508X, entitled “Glasses”, filed on July 28, 2023, which is incorporated into this application in its entirety by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of wearable devices, and in particular to a pair of glasses. Background Art

[0004] With the development of technology, smart wearable devices are gaining increasing attention to meet the needs of more efficient work and life. Glasses are particularly popular due to their portability and lightweight features. In related technologies, such glasses typically use push-button switches to switch between different modes. However, these switches can sometimes be accidentally activated or deformed by pressure, resulting in insensitive or even malfunctioning mode switching.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a pair of glasses to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a pair of glasses is provided. The glasses include: a frame and temples; a hinge pivotally connecting the frame and temples; a magnet disposed in one of the frame and temples; and a Hall element disposed in the other of the frame and temples, wherein the relative position between the Hall element and the magnet changes when the temples pivot about the hinge to change the opening or closing state of the temples.

[0008] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the glasses may further include a main control board disposed in the temples and electrically connected to the Hall element.

[0009] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the frame may include a first connecting portion, and the temples may include first temples pivotally connected to the first connecting portion, wherein the Hall element is arranged in one of the first connecting portion and the first temple, and the magnet is arranged in the other of the first connecting portion and the first temple.

[0010] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the frame may include a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and the temples may include a first temple pivotally connected to the first connecting portion and a second temple pivotally connected to the second connecting portion, wherein the Hall element is arranged in one of the first connecting portion and the second temple, and the magnet is arranged in the other of the first connecting portion and the second temple.

[0011] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the Hall element may be provided at an end of the second temple away from the first connecting portion.

[0012] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the glasses may further include a flexible circuit board, and the Hall element is electrically connected to the main control board via the flexible circuit board.

[0013] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the glasses may further include a speaker disposed in the temple, and the speaker is in fluid communication with the outside through a hole disposed on the temple.

[0014] According to the glasses disclosed herein, the glasses may further include a battery disposed in the temple, the battery being used to power at least the Hall element.

[0015] According to the glasses of the present disclosure, when the temples pivot about the hinges to open relative to the frame, the Hall elements may output a signal indicating that the glasses enter the first mode.

[0016] According to the glasses of the present disclosure, when the temples are pivoted about the hinges to be folded relative to the frame, the Hall element may output a signal indicating that the glasses enter the second mode.

[0017] The glasses provided by the present disclosure include magnets and Hall elements disposed on the frame and temples, respectively. When the temples pivot about hinges to change their opening and closing states, the relative position between the Hall element and the magnet changes. Thus, the glasses can automatically switch modes by changing the temple opening and closing states, without requiring a key switch for switching modes. As a result, the present disclosure has a simple structure, a clean appearance, and is easy to use. Furthermore, the operating mode of the glasses can be intuitively distinguished from the form by observing the temple opening and closing states.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will be given in part in the description that follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description that follows, or will be learned through practice of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar components or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0021] FIG1 shows a schematic perspective view of glasses according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic top view of the glasses according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with the temples opened;

[0023] FIG3 is a schematic top view of the glasses according to an embodiment of the present disclosure with the temples folded;

[0024] FIG4 is a schematic top view of glasses with temples opened according to another embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0025] FIG5 is a schematic top view showing a pair of glasses in a state where the temples are folded according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0027] As mentioned above, wearable devices in the form of glasses often use push-button switches to switch between different modes, such as between sleep mode and on mode. However, push-button switches can sometimes be accidentally pressed or deformed due to squeezing, resulting in insensitive or malfunctioning mode switching.

[0028] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a pair of glasses, which include magnets and Hall elements respectively arranged on the frame and temples. When the temples pivot around the hinges to change the opening and closing states of the temples, the relative position between the Hall element and the magnet changes. Thus, the mode of the glasses can be automatically switched by changing the opening and closing states of the temples without the need to set a button switch for switching the modes.

[0029] Glasses according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 .

[0030] First, refer to Figures 1 to 3, Figure 1 shows a schematic stereoscopic view of the glasses 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 shows a schematic top view of the glasses 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the temples are open; and Figure 3 shows a schematic top view of the glasses 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a state where the temples are folded.

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, glasses 100 include a frame 110, temples 120, and a hinge 130. The frame 110 and temples 120 are pivotally connected via the hinge 130. The glasses 100 also include a magnet 140 and a Hall effect element 150. The magnet 140 is disposed in one of the frame 110 and temples 120, and the Hall effect element 150 is disposed in the other of the frame 110 and temples 120. When the temples 120 pivot about the hinge 130 to change their open or closed state, the relative position between the Hall effect element 150 and the magnet 140 changes.

[0032] The temples 120 can be opened or closed in two states: an open state relative to the frame 110 and a folded state. The temples 120 can be opened or closed by pivoting about the hinges 130. When the temples 120 are in the open state, as shown in FIG2 , the angle between the temples 120 and the frame 110 is approximately 90 degrees. When the temples 120 are in the folded state, as shown in FIG3 , the temples 120 are approximately parallel to the frame 110.

[0033] In order to clearly and concisely illustrate the internal components in the glasses 100, the glasses 100 can have a transparent appearance (for example, the glasses 100 can be made of transparent plastic), so that the internal components such as the magnet 140 and the Hall element 150 in the glasses 100 are visible through the glasses body.

[0034] In some examples, the frame 110 may include multiple components, such as a nose bridge. In addition, the frame 110 may include detachable or fixedly connected lenses.

[0035] The Hall element 150 refers to a magnetic field sensor based on the Hall effect, which can generate different electric potentials according to changes in the magnetic field. The magnet 140 refers to an object that can generate a magnetic field. The material of the magnet 140 includes but is not limited to neodymium iron boron magnets, samarium cobalt magnets, alnico magnets, ferrite magnets, etc. In the example, the magnet 140 can be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. When the relative position between the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 changes, the Hall element 150 can generate different electric potentials due to the changes in the magnetic field, thereby outputting different electrical signals.

[0036] It will be understood that although the magnet 140 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is located at the left connection portion of the frame 110 and the Hall element 150 is located on the corresponding left temple, the magnet can also be located at the right connection portion of the frame 110 and the Hall element can be located on the corresponding right temple.

[0037] According to some embodiments, further referring to Figures 2 and 3 , the glasses 100 may further include a main control board 160 disposed in the temple 120 and electrically connected to the Hall element 150. The main control board 160 may be configured to receive electrical signals from the Hall element 150 and may store instructions. When the Hall element 150 senses a change in the magnetic field and outputs an electrical signal, the main control board 160 detects the electrical signal and, based on the stored instructions, controls the glasses 100 to switch modes.

[0038] According to some embodiments, when the temple 120 pivots about the hinge 130 to open relative to the frame 110, the Hall element 150 may output a signal indicating that the glasses 100 enter the first mode. The first mode may be an opening mode or a pairing mode, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0039] According to some embodiments, when the temple 120 pivots about the hinge 130 to fold relative to the frame 110, the Hall element 150 may output a signal indicating that the glasses 100 enter the second mode. The second mode may be a sleep mode, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0040] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, according to some embodiments, the frame 110 includes a first connecting portion 111, and the temple 120 includes a first temple 121 pivotally connected to the first connecting portion 111, wherein the Hall element 150 is arranged in one of the first connecting portion 111 and the first temple 121 (for example, arranged in the first temple 121), and the magnet 140 is arranged in the other of the first connecting portion 111 and the first temple 121 (for example, arranged in the first connecting portion 111).

[0041] In an example, the first connection portion 111 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the frame 110. The frame 110 can further include a second connection portion 112, and the temple 120 includes a second temple 122 pivotally connected to the second connection portion 112. The second connection portion 112 can be detachably or fixedly connected to the frame 110. Additionally or alternatively, the Hall element 150 can be provided in one of the second connection portion 112 and the second temple 122, and the magnet 140 can be provided in the other of the second connection portion 112 and the second temple 122.

[0042] In the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 3, the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 are respectively disposed in the first connecting portion 111 and the first temple 121 located on the same side and / or in the second connecting portion 112 and the second temple 122 located on the same side. When the temple 120 pivots about the hinge 130, the relative position between the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 changes. The relative position between the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 when the temple 120 is in the extended state is different from the relative position between the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 when the temple 120 is in the folded state. The relative position may include, but is not limited to, the distance and angle between the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140.

[0043] When the temple 120 pivots about the hinge 130 to open relative to the frame 110, the relative positions of the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 respectively provided in the first connection portion 111 and the first temple 121 change and / or the relative positions of the Hall element 150 and the magnet 140 respectively provided in the second connection portion 112 and the second temple 122 change. The Hall element 150 can sense the change in the magnetic field, thereby outputting a signal indicating that the glasses 100 enter the first mode. The main control board 160 controls the glasses 100 to switch to the first mode, such as the on mode, based on the signal. When the temple 120 pivots about the hinge 130 to fold relative to the frame 110, the relative positions of the Hall effect element 150 and the magnet 140, respectively provided in the first connection portion 111 and the first temple 121, and / or the relative positions of the Hall effect element 150 and the magnet 140, respectively provided in the second connection portion 112 and the second temple 122, change. The Hall effect element 150 senses the change in magnetic field and outputs a signal instructing the glasses 100 to enter a second mode, such as a sleep mode. The main control board 160 controls the glasses 100 to switch to the second mode based on the signal. Thus, by changing the opening and closing state of the temple 120, the glasses 100 according to the present disclosure can automatically switch modes.

[0044] According to some embodiments, the glasses 100 may further include a speaker 180 disposed in the temple 120 . The speaker 180 may be in fluid communication with the outside world through a hole (not shown) disposed on the temple 120 .

[0045] In an example, the speaker 180 may be used for functions such as playing music, answering calls, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0046] In some examples, the glasses 100 may further include a battery 190 disposed in the temple 120, the battery 190 being configured to power at least the Hall element 150. In some examples, the battery 190 may power the speaker 180. The battery 190 may be a rechargeable battery commonly used in the wearable device field, and is not limited thereto.

[0047] The following is further described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 shows a schematic top view of glasses 200 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, with the temples extended; and Figure 5 shows a schematic top view of glasses 200 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, with the temples folded. Regarding this embodiment, the features that differ from the previous embodiment will be described in detail, and features that are substantially the same or similar to the previous embodiment will not be described in detail again.

[0048] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, glasses 200 include a frame 210, temples 220, and a hinge 230. The frame 210 and temples 220 are pivotally connected via the hinge 230. The glasses 200 also include a magnet 240 and a Hall effect element 250. The frame 210 includes a first connection portion 211 and a second connection portion 212. The temples 220 include a first temple 221 pivotally connected to the first connection portion 211 and a second temple 222 pivotally connected to the second connection portion 212. The Hall effect element 250 is disposed in one of the first connection portion 211 and the second temple 222 (e.g., the second temple 222), and the magnet 240 is disposed in the other of the first connection portion 211 and the second temple 222 (e.g., the first connection portion 211).

[0049] In an example, the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212 may be detachably or fixedly connected to the frame 210. Additionally or alternatively, the Hall element 250 may be provided in one of the second connection portion 212 and the first temple 221, and the magnet 240 may be provided in the other of the second connection portion 212 and the first temple 221.

[0050] In the embodiments shown in Figures 4 and 5, the Hall element 250 and the magnet 240 are respectively disposed in the first connecting portion 211 and the second temple 222 on opposite sides and / or in the second connecting portion 212 and the first temple 221 on opposite sides. When the temple pivots about the hinge, the relative position between the Hall element 250 and the magnet 240 changes, and the relative position between the Hall element 250 and the magnet 240 when the temple is extended is different from the relative position between the Hall element 250 and the magnet 240 when the temple is folded. The relative position may include, but is not limited to, the distance and angle between the Hall element 250 and the magnet 240.

[0051] When the temples pivot about the hinges to open relative to the frame 210, the relative positions of the Hall elements 250 and the magnets 240, respectively provided in the first connection portion 211 and the second temple 222, change, and / or the relative positions of the Hall elements and the magnets, respectively provided in the second connection portion 212 and the first temple 221, change. The Hall elements 250 sense the change in the magnetic field, and thus can output a signal indicating that the glasses 200 enter the first mode. The main control board 260 can control the glasses 200 to switch to the first mode, such as the on mode, based on the signal. When the temples pivot about the hinges to fold relative to the frame 210, the relative positions of the Hall elements 250 and the magnets 240, respectively provided in the first connection portion 211 and the second temple 222, change, and / or the relative positions of the Hall elements and the magnets, respectively provided in the second connection portion 212 and the first temple 221, change. The Hall elements 250 sense the change in the magnetic field and can output a signal indicating that the glasses 200 enter a second mode, such as a sleep mode. The main control board 260 can control the glasses 200 to switch to the second mode based on the signal. Thus, by changing the opening and closing states of the temples 220, the glasses 200 according to the present disclosure can automatically switch modes.

[0052] According to some embodiments, further referring to Figures 4 and 5 , a Hall element 250 may be provided at an end of the second temple 222 away from the second connecting portion 212. When the second temple pivots about the hinge to change the opening or closing state of the temple, the relative position between the Hall element 250 provided at the end away from the second connecting portion 212 and the magnet 240 provided in the first connecting portion 211 changes significantly. As a result, the Hall element 250 can sense a larger magnetic field change during the opening or closing process of the temple, thereby more sensitively and accurately outputting a signal to control the glasses 200 to switch modes.

[0053] According to some embodiments, referring to FIG4 , the glasses 200 may further include a flexible circuit board 270, and the Hall element 250 may be electrically connected to the main control board 260 via the flexible circuit board 270. In some examples, since the main control board 260 may generate heat during use, the main control board 260 is typically positioned near the frame 210 for ease of heat dissipation and wearer comfort. If the Hall element 250 is relatively far from the main control board 260, the flexible circuit board 270 may be used to electrically connect the Hall element 250 to the main control board 260.

[0054] According to some embodiments, the glasses 200 may further include a speaker 280 disposed in the temple 220 , and the speaker 280 is in fluid communication with the outside through a hole (not shown) disposed on the temple 220 .

[0055] In an example, the speaker 280 may be used for functions such as playing music, answering calls, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0056] According to some embodiments, the glasses 200 may further include a battery 290 disposed in the temple 220, the battery 290 being configured to power at least the Hall element 250. In an example, the battery 290 may power the speaker 280. The battery 290 may be a rechargeable battery commonly used in the wearable device field, but is not limited thereto.

[0057] It should be understood that in this specification, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships or dimensions based on the orientations or positional relationships or dimensions shown in the accompanying drawings, and these terms are used only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0059] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "installed," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0060] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0061] This specification provides many different embodiments or examples that can be used to implement the present application. It should be understood that these different embodiments or examples are purely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection defined by the appended claims.

[0062] Explanation of the reference numerals: glasses 100, 200; frames 110, 210; temples 120, 220; first temples 121, 221, second temples 122, 222; first connecting parts 111, 211, second connecting parts 112, 212; hinges 130, 230; magnets 140, 240; Hall elements 150, 250; main control boards 160, 260; flexible circuit boards 270; speakers 180, 280; batteries 190, 290.

Claims

1. A pair of glasses, comprising: Frames and temples; a hinge, by which the frame and the temple are pivotally connected; a magnet disposed in one of the frame and the temple; as well as a Hall element, the Hall element being disposed in the other of the frame and the temple, When the temple pivots around the hinge to change the opening and closing state of the temple, the relative position between the Hall element and the magnet changes.

2. The glasses according to claim 1, wherein: The glasses also include a main control board which is arranged in the temple and is electrically connected to the Hall element.

3. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The frame includes a first connecting portion, and the temple includes a first temple pivotally connected to the first connecting portion, and wherein the Hall element is arranged in one of the first connecting portion and the first temple, and the magnet is arranged in the other of the first connecting portion and the first temple.

4. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The frame includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion, the temples include a first temple pivotally connected to the first connection portion and a second temple pivotally connected to the second connection portion, and wherein the Hall element is arranged in one of the first connection portion and the second temple, and the magnet is arranged in the other of the first connection portion and the second temple.

5. The glasses according to claim 4, wherein: The Hall element is arranged at an end of the second temple away from the second connecting portion.

6. The glasses according to claim 2, wherein: The glasses further include a flexible circuit board, and the Hall element is electrically connected to the main control board via the flexible circuit board.

7. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The glasses also include a speaker arranged in the temple, and the speaker is connected to an external fluid through a hole arranged on the temple.

8. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The glasses further include a battery disposed in the temple, and the battery is used to power at least the Hall element.

9. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: When the temple is pivoted about the hinge to be opened relative to the frame, the Hall element outputs a signal indicating that the glasses enter a first mode.

10. The glasses according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: When the temple is pivoted about the hinge to be folded relative to the frame, the Hall element outputs a signal indicating that the glasses enter a second mode.

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