Hinge connection cable having sensing function and smart glasses

Abstract

The present application is applicable to the technical field of wearable smart devices, and discloses a hinge connection cable having a sensing function and smart glasses. The hinge connection cable comprises a connection cable, a sensor, a first smart hinge and a second smart hinge are provided on the connection cable, and the sensor is electrically connected to the first smart hinge and / or the second smart hinge by means of the connection cable, wherein the first smart hinge is electrically connected to a left temple, and the second smart hinge is electrically connected to a right temple, such that the electrical connection between the sensor and the left temple and / or the right temple is realized, and information collected by the sensor can be transmitted to the left temple and / or the right temple for processing. Since the space and structure required for mounting the sensor are both provided on the connection cable, a frame only needs to be provided with a structure for fixing the connection cable. Therefore, in the present application, by integrating a sensor required by smart glasses and a related mounting structure thereof onto a connection cable, the structure and manufacturing process of frames or temples can be simplified.

Description

Hinge connecting cable with sensing function and smart glasses

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application filed on July 22, 2024, with application number CN2024217425794, entitled "Hinge connecting line with sensing function and smart glasses", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application belongs to the field of wearable smart device technology, and in particular relates to a hinge connection cable with sensing function and smart glasses. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of wearable technology, smart glasses and other smart wearable devices are being used more and more widely, but some problems that need to be improved have also been exposed during use.

[0004] Existing wearable smart devices (such as smart glasses) typically integrate various types of sensors into the frame or temples to achieve environmental perception and data collection. This design offers the advantage of good waterproof performance and is currently a commonly used design in the industry. However, this design requires reserving corresponding space in the frame or temples and setting up related circuit structures, resulting in a relatively complex structure and manufacturing process for the frame or temples. Technical issues

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a hinge connection line with sensing function and smart glasses, which aims to solve the problem that the existing smart glasses integrate sensors on the frame or temple, resulting in a more complex structure and manufacturing process for the frame or temple. Technical solutions

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this application provides a hinge connection line with sensing function for fixing to the frame of smart glasses and electrically connecting the left temple and the right temple of the smart glasses; the hinge connection line includes a connection line, and the two ends of the connection line are respectively provided with a first smart hinge for electrically connecting to the left temple and a second smart hinge for electrically connecting to the right temple.

[0007] A sensor is provided on the connecting line, and the sensor is electrically connected to the first smart hinge and / or the second smart hinge through the connecting line.

[0008] Furthermore, the sensor and the connecting line are connected by a detachable electrical connection.

[0009] Furthermore, the hinge connection line also includes a sensor mounting box, and the sensor is disposed within the sensor mounting box.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting wire is electrically connected to the sensor through welding, plugging, crimping, or connectors.

[0011] Furthermore, the sensor mounting box is provided with a data transmission interface, which is electrically connected to the sensor. The end of the connecting cable is provided with a data transmission connector, which is electrically connected to the data transmission interface by plugging and unplugging.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting line includes a first connecting line segment and a second connecting line segment. One end of the first connecting line segment is electrically connected to the first smart hinge, and the other end is plugged into a data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box through the data transmission connector. One end of the second connecting line segment is electrically connected to the second smart hinge, and the other end is plugged into another data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box through the data transmission connector.

[0013] Furthermore, the sensor mounting box is also equipped with a wireless communication unit, through which the sensor transmits the collected data to the processor, which is built into the first smart hinge, the second smart hinge, the left temple or the right temple.

[0014] Furthermore, an indicator light is also provided on the hinge connection line, and the indicator light and the sensor are integrated into a single package structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the hinge connection line has at least one sensor, which includes one or more of a light sensor, a distance sensor, a gas sensor, an inertial sensor, and a sound sensor.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of this application provides a smart pair of glasses, including a frame, a left temple, and a right temple; the frame is fixed with the aforementioned hinge connection line, and the left temple and the right temple are electrically connected through the hinge connection line.

[0017] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a receiving groove, and the sensor is detachably installed in the receiving groove.

[0018] Furthermore, the sensor includes a distance sensor or a light sensor, and the opening of the receiving groove faces the inside of the frame; the frame includes two lens receiving parts and an eyeglass bridge located between the two lens receiving parts, and the outer side of the eyeglass bridge has an external opening corresponding to the position of the receiving groove, and the distance sensor or the light sensor detects the distance information of the target object or the ambient light information in the surrounding environment through the external opening.

[0019] Furthermore, the sensor includes a temperature sensor, the opening of the receiving groove faces the inside of the frame, and a cover is fixed to the opening. The cover has an inner opening, through which the temperature sensor detects the user's body temperature.

[0020] Furthermore, the first end of the first smart hinge is used to hinge with the frame, and the second end is used to be electrically connected to the left temple after insertion; the first end of the second smart hinge is used to hinge with the frame, and the second end is used to be electrically connected to the right temple after insertion.

[0021] Furthermore, the first end of the first smart hinge is used to hinge with the frame, and its second end is integrally connected with the left temple; the first end of the second smart hinge is used to hinge with the frame, and its second end is integrally connected with the right temple. Beneficial effects

[0022] The hinge connection line of this application includes a connecting line with a sensor, a first smart hinge, and a second smart hinge. The sensor is electrically connected to the first smart hinge and / or the second smart hinge via the connecting line. The first smart hinge is electrically connected to the left temple, and the second smart hinge is electrically connected to the right temple. This achieves electrical connection between the sensor and the left and / or right temple, allowing information collected by the sensor to be transmitted to the left and / or right temple for processing. Since the space and structure required for sensor installation are all located on the connecting line, only a structure for fixing the connecting line needs to be provided on the frame. Therefore, this application simplifies the structure and manufacturing process of the frame or temple by integrating the sensor and its related mounting structure required for smart glasses onto the connecting line. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the smart glasses in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the hinge connection line in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the sensor mounting box in this embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the frame and hinge connection line in this embodiment;

[0027] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the front of the frame in this embodiment.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 11. Hinge connecting line; 111. First connecting line segment; 112. Second connecting line segment; 12. Sensor mounting box; 121. Light transmission hole; 13. First intelligent hinge; 14. Second intelligent hinge; 2. Frame; 21. Receiving groove; 22. Wire groove; 23. Receiving part; 24. Eyeglass bridge; 25. External opening; 3. Left temple; 4. Right temple. Embodiments of the present invention

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0031] Existing smart glasses integrate sensors onto the frame or temples, resulting in a complex structure and manufacturing process for the frames or temples. To address these technical issues, this embodiment provides a hinge connection line with sensing capabilities and smart glasses. By integrating the sensors required for the smart glasses and their related mounting structures onto the connection line, this embodiment simplifies the structure and manufacturing process of the frames or temples.

[0032] This embodiment provides a hinge connection line 1 with sensing function. Referring to Figure 1, the hinge connection line 1 is used to fix on the frame 2 of the smart glasses and electrically connect the left temple 3 and the right temple 4 of the smart glasses.

[0033] Referring to Figure 2, the hinge connection line 1 includes a connection line 11, a sensor, and a sensor mounting box 12. The two ends of the connection line 11 are respectively provided with a first smart hinge 13 for electrical connection to the left temple 3 and a second smart hinge 14 for electrical connection to the right temple 4. The sensor is electrically connected to the first smart hinge 13 and / or the second smart hinge 14 via the connection line 11, thereby sending the collected information to the processors within the first smart hinge 13, the second smart hinge 14, the left temple 3, and / or the right temple 4 for processing.

[0034] The sensor is housed within the sensor mounting box 12, and the sensor is electrically connected to the connecting cable 11 in a detachable manner. In practical applications, the connecting cable 11 can be electrically connected to the sensor using methods such as soldering, plug-in connection, crimping, or connectors.

[0035] When the connecting cable 11 is electrically connected to the sensor via a plug-in method, the sensor mounting box 12 is equipped with a data transmission interface, which contains a circuit board. The sensor is soldered onto the circuit board, and the data transmission interface is soldered to the circuit board. The end of the connecting cable 11 has a data transmission connector, which is electrically connected to the data transmission interface via a plug-in method. Further, as shown in Figure 2, the connecting cable 11 includes a first connecting segment 111 and a second connecting segment 112. One end of the first connecting segment 111 is electrically connected to the first smart hinge 13, and the other end is plugged into a data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box 12 via the data transmission connector. One end of the second connecting segment 112 is electrically connected to the second smart hinge 14, and the other end is plugged into another data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box 12 via the data transmission connector.

[0036] When the connecting wire 11 is electrically connected to the sensor by crimping, a socket can be opened on the sensor mounting box 12, which contains a circuit board. The sensor is soldered onto the circuit board, and two elastic conductive sheets are embedded in the socket and spaced apart from each other. Both elastic conductive sheets are soldered to the circuit board. The end of the connecting wire 11 is clamped between the two elastic conductive sheets, and the electrical connection between the connecting wire 11 and the sensor can be achieved.

[0037] The sensor mounting box 12 is also equipped with a wireless communication unit. The sensor can transmit the collected data to the processor through the wireless communication unit. The processor can be built into the first smart hinge 13, the second smart hinge 14, the left temple 3, or the right temple 4.

[0038] The hinge connection line 1 is also equipped with an indicator light. The indicator light and the sensor are integrated into a single package structure. The indicator light and the sensor are integrated together on a circuit board installed inside the sensor mounting box 12. Please refer to Figure 3. A light-transmitting hole 121 is opened on the outer side of the sensor mounting box 12 corresponding to the position of the indicator light.

[0039] The hinge connection line 1 integrates one or more types of sensors, which can be light sensors, distance sensors, gas sensors, inertial sensors or sound sensors.

[0040] This embodiment also provides a smart glasses. Please refer to Figure 1 again, which is an exploded structural diagram of the smart glasses. The smart glasses include a frame 2, a left temple 3, and a right temple 4. The aforementioned hinge connecting line 1 is fixed on the frame 2. The first end of the first smart hinge 13 is used to hinge with the frame 2, and its second end is used to insert with the left temple 3. The second end of the first smart hinge 13 and the end face of the left temple 3 are provided with matching electrical contacts. When the second end is inserted with the left temple 3, the first smart hinge 13 and the left temple 3 can achieve electrical and mechanical connection. The left temple 3 can rotate relative to the frame 2 and can be pulled away from the first smart hinge 13, thereby separating the left temple 3 from the frame 2. The first end of the second intelligent hinge 14 is used to hinge with the frame 2, and the second end is used to insert with the right temple 4. Similarly, the second end of the second intelligent hinge 14 and the end face of the right temple 4 are provided with matching electrical contacts. When the second end is inserted with the right temple 4, the second intelligent hinge 14 and the right temple 4 can be electrically and mechanically connected. The right temple 4 can rotate relative to the frame 2 and can be pulled away from the second intelligent hinge 14, thereby separating the right temple 4 from the frame 2. Since the left temple 3 and the right temple 4 are connected to the frame 2 by a plug-in method, when the left temple 3 and / or the right temple 4 need to be upgraded, the left temple 3 and / or the right temple 4 with integrated functional modules can be replaced.

[0041] It should be noted that in addition to plug-in connections, the smart hinge and temple can also be detachably connected using threaded connections, snap-fit ​​connections, or other methods. Furthermore, besides detachable connections, the smart hinge and temple can also be fixedly connected using hinges, flexible connectors, or even made into a single integrated structure. When using an integrated structure, a metal wire can be directly embedded in both the smart hinge and temple, enabling telecommunication connections between the electronic components within the smart hinge and temple.

[0042] Referring to Figure 4, the frame 2 has a receiving groove 21, and the sensor mounting box 12 containing the sensor is detachably installed in the receiving groove 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, the shape and size of the sensor mounting box 12 match the shape and size of the receiving groove 21. The sensor mounting box 12 is embedded in the receiving groove 21 using an interference fit. The inner side of the frame 2 also has a wire groove 22 communicating with the receiving groove 21, and the connecting wire 11 is embedded in the wire groove 22. In practical applications, a cover can also be placed on the opening of the receiving groove 21, and a strip of flexible decorative strip can be placed on the opening of the wire groove 22. While ensuring the appearance of the product, this also seals the receiving groove and the wire groove, thereby preventing water or dust from contacting the sensor and affecting its operation.

[0043] Furthermore, the sensor includes a distance sensor or a light sensor, and the opening of the receiving groove 21 faces the inside of the frame 2; referring to Figure 5, the frame 2 includes two lens receiving parts 23 and an eyeglass bridge 24 located between the two lens receiving parts 23. The outer side of the eyeglass bridge 24 has an external opening 25 corresponding to the position of the receiving groove 21. The distance sensor or light sensor detects the distance information of the target object or the ambient light information in the surrounding environment through the external opening 25.

[0044] Furthermore, the sensor also includes a temperature sensor. The cover of the accommodating slot 21 has an inner opening. The temperature sensor detects the user's body temperature through the inner opening. Since the inner opening is directly facing and close to the human body, the body temperature is accurately detected.

[0045] In summary, this embodiment places all the space and structure required for sensor installation on the connecting line 11. Therefore, the frame 2 only needs a structure for fixing the connecting line 11. It is evident that this embodiment simplifies the structure and manufacturing process of the frame 2 or temples by integrating the sensors required for the smart glasses and their related mounting structures onto the connecting line 11.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application; the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; furthermore, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A hinge connecting wire having a sensing function, characterized by, The hinge connecting line is used for being fixed on a frame of smart glasses and electrically connecting a left temple and a right temple of the smart glasses; the hinge connecting line comprises a connecting line, and two ends of the connecting line are respectively provided with a first smart hinge used for being electrically connected with the left temple and a second smart hinge used for being electrically connected with the right temple; A sensor is arranged on the connecting line, and the sensor is electrically connected to the first smart hinge and / or the second smart hinge through the connecting line.

2. The hinged connection line of claim 1, wherein, The sensor and the connecting line are in detachable electrical connection.

3. The hinged connection line of claim 2, wherein, The hinge connecting line further comprises a sensor mounting box, and the sensor is arranged in the sensor mounting box.

4. The connection line assembly of claim 3, wherein, The connecting line is electrically connected with the sensor through welding, plug-in connection, crimping or a connector.

5. The hinged connection line of claim 3, wherein, A data transmission interface is arranged on the sensor mounting box, the data transmission interface is electrically connected with the sensor, an end of the connecting line is provided with a data transmission connector, and the data transmission connector is electrically connected with the data transmission interface in a plug-in mode.

6. The hinged connection line of claim 5, wherein, The connecting line comprises a first connecting line segment and a second connecting line segment, one end of the first connecting line segment is electrically connected with the first smart hinge, the other end is plugged with one data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box through the data transmission connector, one end of the second connecting line segment is electrically connected with the second smart hinge, and the other end is plugged with another data transmission interface on the sensor mounting box through the data transmission connector.

7. The hinged connection line of claim 3, wherein, A wireless communication unit is further arranged in the sensor mounting box, the sensor transmits the collected data to a processor through the wireless communication unit, and the processor is built in the first smart hinge, the second smart hinge, the left temple or the right temple.

8. The hinged connection line of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, An indicating lamp is further arranged on the hinge connecting line, and the indicating lamp and the sensor are in an integrated packaging structure.

9. The hinged connection line of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The hinge connecting line has at least one sensor, and the at least one sensor comprises one or more of a light sensor, a distance sensor, a gas sensor, an inertial sensor and a sound sensor.

10. A smart eyewear comprising a frame, a left temple and a right temple; characterized in that, The frame is fixed with the hinge connecting line as claimed in any one of claims 1-9, and the left temple and the right temple are electrically connected through the hinge connecting line.

11. The smart glasses of claim 10, wherein, The frame is provided with a receiving groove, and the sensor is detachably arranged in the receiving groove.

12. The smart glasses of claim 11, wherein, The sensor comprises a distance sensor or a light sensor, and a slot of the receiving groove faces an inner side direction of the frame; the frame comprises two lens receiving portions and a glasses bridge between the two lens receiving portions, an outer opening is arranged on an outer side of the glasses bridge corresponding to a position of the receiving groove, and the distance sensor or the light sensor detects distance information of a target object or environmental light information in a peripheral environment through the outer opening.

13. The smart glasses of claim 11, wherein, The sensor comprises a temperature sensor, a slot of the receiving groove faces an inner side direction of the frame, and a cover is fixed on the slot, the cover is provided with an inner opening, and the temperature sensor detects a body temperature of a user through the inner opening.

14. The smart glasses of claim 10, wherein, The first end of the first intelligent hinge is used for hinging with the frame, and the second end is used for electrically connecting after being plugged with the left temple.

15. The smart glasses of claim 10, wherein, The first end of the first intelligent hinge is used for hinging with the frame, and the second end is used for electrically connecting after being plugged with the left temple.

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