Detachable Eyewear Camera Module Mounted on the Lens

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing eyewear lacks integrated camera functionality that allows for capturing a wearer's point of view without requiring a new eyewear design or additional equipment.

Innovation Solution

A camera module is detachably attached directly to an eyewear lens, supported solely by the lens, and includes a camera lens, image sensor, battery, memory, and wireless transceiver, allowing for image capture and transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a camera module is integrated into eyewear, then camera functionality is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecamera functionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The camera system is divided into separate functional modules: camera module with lens and sensor, battery module, and memory module. Each module can be independently attached to or removed from the eyewear lens, allowing camera functionality to be added without permanently increasing the complexity of the base eyewear structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The eyewear lens is designed with universal attachment features that can accommodate different camera modules and configurations. The lens itself serves multiple functions as both the optical element for vision and the mounting structure for the camera module, reducing the need for additional dedicated camera housing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of manufacture

If camera module is detachably attached to eyewear lens, then ease of manufacture is improved, but reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidreliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The camera module is merged with the eyewear lens through direct attachment, eliminating the need for separate camera housing and mounting mechanisms. This integration reduces the number of connection points and potential failure modes while simplifying the manufacturing process, as the camera module can be directly mounted to the lens without additional structural components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables eyewear to capture and transmit the wearer's point of view, providing a retrofit solution that does not require a new eyewear design and allows for interchangeable lenses with camera functionality.

Implementation Method 1

a camera module comprising a camera lens

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight: Light

Implementation Method 2

a camera module comprising a camera lens

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLens: Lens

Implementation Method 3

an image sensor disposed within the camera module housing

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotoelectric Effect: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS20260063927A1Eyewear with integrated camera

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 OAKLEY INC

AI summary

Eyewear comprising an integrated camera module including a point-of-view camera is disclosed. The camera module can be connected to the eyewear lens and supported exclusively by the eyewear lens.