Modular smart glasses with cameras

Abstract

Provided in the present application is a pair of modular smart glasses with cameras. The modular smart glasses with cameras comprise a front frame, two hinges and two temples, wherein the two hinges are rotationally connected to two ends of the front frame, respectively; and the two temples are detachably mounted at rear ends of the two hinges, respectively. A camera is integrated at a front end of each hinge. When the smart glasses are unfolded, the front ends of the hinges face the front frame, and a light-transmitting area is provided at the position of the front frame that corresponds to the front end of each hinge. A drive circuit for driving a camera to work is integrated in each hinge or each temple. In the modular smart glasses in the present application, the front frame is not required to be integrated with an electronic component and can be formed in one piece; and electronic components such as a battery, a camera, and a lamp are integrated in the hinges and / or the temples. Users can select, according to their own requirements and preferences, modules with desired functions and assemble the modules together, thereby customizing smart glasses that meet their requirements and preferences; and when a product is required to be maintained or upgraded, the users can also easily remove the corresponding modules for replacement or upgrading.

Description

Modular smart glasses with cameras

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application number CN 2024206867476, entitled “Modular Smart Glasses with Camera,” filed with the Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office of China on April 3, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of smart glasses, and in particular to modular smart glasses with a camera. Background Art

[0003] With the rapid development of information technology and the popularization of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart wearable devices have become an indispensable part of people's daily lives. In particular, in the field of visual assistance, smart glasses, as wearable devices that integrate high-tech elements, are gradually changing the way people access information, interact socially, and perform daily tasks.

[0004] Smart glasses combine augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality technologies with mobile computing platforms to provide users with an unprecedented interactive experience. These devices can not only display information, provide navigation, take photos, and record videos, but also capture environmental data through built-in sensors and cameras, enabling intelligent interaction with users.

[0005] However, despite the existence of a variety of smart glasses products on the market, most devices lack flexibility and personalization in design and functionality. Users are often limited to the feature sets preset by device manufacturers, making it difficult to customize them according to their specific needs and preferences.

[0006] In addition, with the rapid iteration of technology, users may find that the functions of the product no longer meet their current needs shortly after purchasing it. At this time, users can only purchase smart glasses with updated functions. Technical issues

[0007] The purpose of this application is to provide a modular smart glasses, which improves the customizability of the device and allows users to easily replace or upgrade various components of the smart glasses according to their needs and preferences. Technical Solutions

[0008] The present application is implemented as follows: modular smart glasses with a camera, comprising a front frame, two hinges, and two temples; the front ends of the front frame are respectively provided with a first connecting portion, the front ends of the two hinges are provided with a second connecting portion, the second connecting portions of the two hinges are respectively rotatably connected to the two first connecting portions of the front frame; the front ends of the two temples are respectively detachably mounted on the rear ends of the two hinges;

[0009] A camera is integrated at a front end of at least one of the hinges; when the hinge is in an unfolded state relative to the front frame, the front end of the hinge faces the front frame, and a light-transmitting area is provided at a position on the front frame corresponding to the front end of the hinge;

[0010] A driving circuit for driving the camera is integrated in the hinge or the temple;

[0011] The two hinges are electrically connected via a cable. A cable trough is provided in the front frame. The cable is arranged in the cable trough. Both ends of the cable are respectively embedded in the two hinges. Beneficial effects

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following advantages:

[0013] The modular smart glasses provided in this application primarily include a front frame, hinges, and temples. The front frame does not require integrated electronics and can be formed in one piece. Electronic components such as batteries, cameras, and lights are integrated into the hinges and / or temples. Users can select modules with the required functions and assemble them together based on their needs and preferences, thereby customizing smart glasses to meet their needs and preferences. Furthermore, when the product requires repair or upgrades, users can easily remove the corresponding modules and replace or upgrade them. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of modular smart glasses with a camera provided in this embodiment in an unfolded state;

[0015] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the modular smart glasses shown in FIG1 ;

[0016] FIG3 is a front view of the modular smart glasses shown in FIG1 ;

[0017] FIG4A is an exploded schematic diagram of a front frame and a first connecting portion provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] FIG4B is a schematic diagram of the front frame and the first connecting portion shown in FIG4A being connected by screws;

[0019] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of two hinges in the modular smart glasses shown in FIG1 being connected by a cable;

[0020] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cables and the metal grooves when the modular smart glasses shown in FIG1 are in an unfolded state;

[0021] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cable and the metal groove when the modular smart glasses shown in FIG1 are in a folded state;

[0022] FIG8 is a structural diagram of modular smart glasses with a camera provided in an embodiment of the present application in a folded state. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting this application; the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; in addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a communication between the internal parts of two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2, which show a modular smart glasses with a camera provided by this embodiment, including a front frame 1, two hinges 2 and two temples 3.

[0026] A first connecting portion 11 is provided on the inner side of each end of the front frame 1 (i.e., the side facing the human head), and a second connecting portion 21 is provided on the inner side of the front end of the two hinges 2. The second connecting portions 21 of the two hinges 2 are respectively rotatably connected to the two first connecting portions 11 of the front frame 1; the front ends of the two temples 3 are respectively detachably mounted on the rear ends of the two hinges 2.

[0027] The front ends of the two hinges 2 are integrated with cameras 4. When the hinges 2 are in an unfolded state relative to the front frame 1, the front ends of the hinges 2 face the front frame 1, and the front frame 1 is provided with a light-transmitting area 12 at a position corresponding to the front ends of the hinges 2, so that light in front of the front frame 1 can pass through the light-transmitting area 12 and enter the camera 4.

[0028] A driving circuit for driving the camera 4 is integrated in the hinge 2 or the temple 3 .

[0029] It should be understood that the above example only illustrates an application in which both hinges 2 are integrated with cameras 4. To achieve diverse functionalities of the hinges 2 and to assemble smart glasses with more diverse functions, in other embodiments, an LED light may be integrated into the front end of one hinge 2, with a drive circuit capable of controlling the LED light to provide indication and / or flashing functions through a predetermined drive method, while the camera 4 may be integrated into the front end of the other hinge 2. In other embodiments, one hinge 2 may have both an LED light and a camera 4 integrated into it, while the other hinge 2 may have a camera 4 integrated into its front end (i.e., without an integrated LED light). When an LED light is integrated into the front end of a hinge 2, light emitted by the LED light may be transmitted through the light-transmitting area 12 on the front frame 1.

[0030] The above-mentioned LED lights can include only one type of light, and the driving circuit controls the LED lights to light up in a corresponding manner to reflect the working status of the smart glasses. For example, when the smart glasses receive information, the driving circuit controls the LED lights to light up in green for indication. When it is detected that the user has a touch operation on the smart glasses, the driving circuit controls the LED lights to light up in red for indication. When the camera 4 on the smart glasses takes pictures or videos, the driving circuit controls the LED lights to flash.

[0031] The above-mentioned LED lights can also include two types of lights. The first type of light is used to light up in a corresponding color to indicate when the smart glasses receive information or are touched, and the second type of light is used to flash when the camera 4 takes photos or videos.

[0032] Furthermore, the driving circuit for driving the camera 4 can be the same as the driving circuit for driving the LED light. For example, a single-chip microcomputer can be used as the driving circuit, with different ports of the single-chip microcomputer or the same port controlling the LED light and the camera 4. Alternatively, the driving circuits can be two types, with the first type used to drive the camera 4 and the second type used to drive the LED light.

[0033] Preferably, each end of the front frame 1 has a stopper 13 extending outward. When the hinge 2 rotates to a position where it contacts the stopper 13, the stopper 13 prevents the hinge 2 from rotating further. The light-transmitting area 12 is located on the stopper 13. The light-transmitting area 12 can be a notch, a through hole, or a light-transmitting material. The light-transmitting material can be transparent or colored translucent. As shown in Figure 3, the light-transmitting area 12 is a through hole. When the smart glasses are in the unfolded state, the camera 4 at the front end of the hinge 2 faces the through hole.

[0034] As shown in Figures 5 and 6 , the electronic components within the two hinges 2 are electrically connected via a cable 5 . Specifically, referring to Figures 4A and 4B , a cable 5 is routed through a cable trough 14 within the front frame 1 . The hinge 5 is waterproof. Referring to Figure 7 , a metal groove 22 is provided on the outer wall of the first connection portion 11 . One end of the metal groove 22 mates with the cable trough 14 within the front frame 1 , and the other end of the metal groove 22 mates with the second connection portion 21 . The cable 5 is guided from the cable trough 14 of the front frame 1 , passes through the metal groove 22 , and reaches the second connection portion 21 . Ultimately, the ends of the cable 5 are respectively embedded within the two hinges 2 , electrically connecting the ends of the cable 5 to the electronic components within the hinges 2 . The "outer wall" of the metal groove 22 is the wall that faces away from the user's skin when worn. Conversely, the wall that contacts or is adjacent to the user's skin when worn is referred to as the "inner wall," with the "inner wall" being the opposite of the "outer wall." In addition, in FIG. 7 , the cable 5 blocks the metal groove 22 to a certain extent, and the metal groove 22 is located behind the line 5 .

[0035] The metal groove 22 can clamp and limit the cable 5 to prevent the end of the cable 5 electrically connected to the hinge 2 from loosening during the unfolding and folding process of the smart glasses. In addition, the cable 5 can also be hidden in the metal groove 22, which is more beautiful in appearance.

[0036] The front frame 1 and hinge 2 are connected by a rotational connection. By rotating the hinge 2 and temples 3, the hinge 2 and temples 3 can be unfolded or folded relative to the front frame 1. This embodiment exemplifies a removable hinge structure for achieving a rotational connection. Specifically, the first connecting portion 11 of the front frame 1 and the second connecting portion 21 of the hinge 2 are each provided with a connection hole. A pin 6 is inserted into each connection hole to achieve the hinged connection between the hinge 2 and the front frame 1. To strengthen the connection between the front frame 1 and the hinge 2, an external thread can be provided at the bottom end of the pin 6, and an internal thread can be provided in the connection hole of the second connecting portion 21 of the hinge 2, thereby achieving a threaded connection between the pin 6 and the hinge 2. Unscrewing the pin 6 releases the connection between the front frame 1 and the hinge 2, allowing the user to freely replace the hinge with a new one or one with other functions. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the front frame 1 and the hinge 2 can also adopt other methods that achieve a rotational connection, such as using a flexible connector with a snap-fit ​​structure to achieve both rotational and removable functions.

[0037] The detachable connection between the hinge 2 and the temple 3 is achieved through a plug-in connection in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 . The front end of the temple 3 plugs into the rear end of the hinge 2 via the USB Type-C port 7. Once plugged in, the temple 3 is attached to the hinge 2, and an electrical connection is established between the two. Users can easily remove the temple and replace it with a new hinge 2 or temple 3 with a new function. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the hinge 2 and temple 3 can also be detachably connected through interference fit, snap-fit ​​connection, or other methods.

[0038] As an implementation, the first connecting portion 11 and the front frame 1 can be designed as separate components, with the first connecting portion 11 detachably mounted at the end of the front frame 1. Specifically, referring to Figures 4A and 4B , the front frame 1 has a first screw hole A, and the front end of the first connecting portion 11 has a second screw hole B. After the first screw hole A and the second screw hole B are aligned, they are secured with screws to achieve a fixed connection between the first connecting portion 11 and the front frame 1. In this design, the aforementioned connection hole is located at the rear end of the first connecting portion 11, enabling an articulated connection with the hinge 2.

[0039] It should be noted that the first connection portion 11 can also be directly injection-molded with the front frame 1 to form an integrated structure with the front frame 1. Specifically, the first connection portion 11 and the front frame 1 can be injection-molded in one step using the same material, or the first connection portion 11 and the front frame 1 can be made of different materials using a two-step injection molding process.

[0040] The hinge 2 or temple 3 is also provided with a sensor for detecting the relative position of the hinge 2 and the front frame 1. Preferably, the sensor is located between the hinge 2 and the front frame 1. The sensor can be a photoelectric sensor, a pressure sensor, a distance sensor, or another type of sensor. A controller is integrated into the hinge 2 or temple 3, and the sensor is electrically connected to the controller. When the sensor detects that the hinge 2 is in an extended state relative to the front frame 1, the controller controls the camera to turn on. When the sensor detects that the hinge 2 is in a folded state relative to the front frame 1 (as shown in FIG. 8 ), the controller controls the camera 4 to turn off.

[0041] In summary, this embodiment utilizes a modular design that integrates the front frame 1, hinge 2, and temples 3. The modules are connected in an easily removable manner. The front frame 1 does not require integrated electronic components and can be formed in one piece. Electronic components such as the battery, camera 3, and LED lights are integrated into the hinge 2 and / or temples 3. Thus, users can select modules with the required functions and assemble them together based on their needs and preferences, thereby customizing smart glasses that meet their needs and preferences. Furthermore, when the product requires repair or upgrade, users can easily remove the corresponding modules and replace or upgrade them.

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A modular smart glasses with a camera, characterized in that: The present invention comprises a front frame, two hinges, and two temples; the two ends of the front frame are respectively provided with a first connecting portion, the front ends of the two hinges are respectively provided with a second connecting portion, and the second connecting portions of the two hinges are respectively rotatably connected to the two first connecting portions of the front frame; the front ends of the two temples are respectively detachably mounted on the rear ends of the two hinges; A camera is integrated at a front end of at least one of the hinges; when the hinge is in an unfolded state relative to the front frame, the front end of the hinge faces the front frame, and a light-transmitting area is provided at a position on the front frame corresponding to the front end of the hinge; A driving circuit for driving the camera is integrated in the hinge or the temple; The two hinges are electrically connected via a cable. A cable trough is provided in the front frame. The cable is arranged in the cable trough. Both ends of the cable are respectively embedded in the two hinges.

2. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, characterized in that The second connecting portion is located on the inner side of the front end of the hinge.

3. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are both provided with connecting holes, and pins are inserted into the connecting holes to realize the hinge connection between the hinge and the front frame.

4. The modular smart glasses according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connecting portion and the front frame are designed to be separate bodies, and the first connecting portion is detachably arranged at the end of the front frame.

5. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: Of the two hinges, a light is integrated inside the front end of one hinge, and the driving circuit can control the light to achieve indication and / or flashing functions through a preset driving method; the camera is integrated inside the front end of the other hinge.

6. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: The cameras are arranged inside the front ends of the two hinges.

7. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: One of the two hinges is integrated with a light and the camera at the same time.

8. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: Limiting walls are respectively extended outward from both ends of the front frame. When the hinge rotates to a position in contact with the limiting walls, the limiting walls can prevent the hinge from further rotating. The light-transmitting area is located on the limiting walls.

9. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: The light-transmitting area is a notch, a through hole or a light-transmitting material.

10. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: The front end of the temple is plugged into the rear end of the hinge via a USB Type-C interface.

11. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge or the temple is also provided with a sensor for detecting the relative position status of the hinge and the front frame. A controller is integrated in the hinge or the temple. The sensor is electrically connected to the controller. When the sensor detects that the hinge is in an unfolded state relative to the front frame, the controller controls the camera to turn on.

12. The modular smart glasses according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge as a whole adopts a waterproof design; a metal groove is provided on the outer wall of the first connecting part, one end of the metal groove is connected to the wire groove in the front frame, and the other end of the metal groove is connected to the second connecting part. The cable is led out from the wire groove and passes through the metal groove to reach the second connecting part. The two ends of the cable are respectively embedded in the two hinges, and the end of the cable is electrically connected to the electronic device inside the hinge.

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