Goggle Projection Module for In-View Real-Time Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional operating modes in high-risk environments, such as diving and firefighting, rely on external devices for real-time information, which can be inefficient and increase injury risk.
Innovation Solution
A head-mounted device with an imaging projection module, comprising goggles and an image projection module that includes a housing, optical element, projector, and reflective element, to project and refract light beams for real-time information display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external devices (radios, etc.) are used to obtain real-time information, then information can be obtained, but work efficiency is affected and the risk of injury increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the information display function directly into the user's field of view through the lens, combining the goggles and information display device into a single integrated system. This eliminates the need for separate external devices like radios, allowing users to access real-time information without taking their hands off tasks or breaking concentration, thereby improving both safety and work efficiency simultaneously
2Loss of information
If external devices are used to obtain information, then real-time information is available, but users must divert attention from tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions information display from a separate spatial dimension (external devices requiring visual attention) into the user's existing field of view through the lens. Information is projected onto a surface visible through the goggles, allowing users to access information in the same visual dimension as their task environment, eliminating the need to shift attention between devices and tasks
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
Provides real-time environmental information and image analysis, enhancing user safety and decision-making in complex environments by integrating sensors, cameras, and communication modules for immediate data processing and display.
Implementation Method 1
The optical element is configured to refract the reflected light beam toward the lens to generate a refracted light beam
Data Source
AI summary
A head-mounted device includes goggles and an image projection module. The image projection module includes a housing fixed on the goggles, an optical element, a projector fixed on the housing and a reflective element disposed within the housing. The housing defines a channel and first and second channel openings. The projector is configured to project an image light beam toward the optical element located in the channel through first and second optical surfaces of the optical element sequentially. The reflective element is configured to receive the image light beam and reflect the received image light beam to generate a reflected light beam directed to the second optical surface. The optical element is configured to refract the reflected light beam toward a lens of the goggles to generate a refracted light beam leaving the channel from the first channel opening and passing through the lens for forming an image.