Modular Eyewear Docking Station for Interchangeable Electronics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing eyewear with integrated electronics is limited to a single application and compromises aesthetics and comfort due to bulkiness and weight, failing to provide a fashionable solution for multiple functionalities.

Innovation Solution

An electronic eyewear system with a docking station that allows interchangeable application modules, each with standardized connection points for multiple functions, ensuring modularity and ease of replacement, while maintaining a fashionable appearance and distributing weight comfortably.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If application devices are built into the eyeglasses or attached to the eyeglass frames, then the eyeglasses can provide multiple functions, but the lenses look thick, weight is added to the front of the eyewear, and aesthetics are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultiple functionsVSAvoidaesthetics

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The application device is divided into a separate detachable module that can be removed from the eyewear, allowing the eyewear to maintain its aesthetic appearance when the module is not in use. The module contains all necessary electronic components and can be easily attached or detached as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The application device is extracted from the eyewear structure and placed in a separate docking station that interfaces with the eyewear. This extraction eliminates the visual bulk and weight from the eyewear front while preserving functionality when the module is connected.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Adaptability or versatility

If application devices are attached to the eyeglass frames, then multiple applications can be provided, but only one application device at a time is available

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemultiple applicationsVSAvoiddevice switching

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The docking station is designed with universal connection points that can accommodate different types of application modules. Each module can be independently attached or detached, allowing users to switch between different applications (camera, video player, hearing aid, etc.) while maintaining a single standardized interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If electronic components are integrated into the eyewear, then functionality is provided, but the eyewear becomes bulky and uncomfortable

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoideyewear weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic components are segmented into a separate application module that is not permanently integrated into the eyewear. This allows the eyewear to remain lightweight when the module is detached, while providing full functionality when the module is attached and needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP2800993B1Eyewear docking station and electronic module

Publication Date: 2025.10.22 E VISION SMART OPTICS INC

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AI summary

An eyewear system including an eyewear frame and an application module. The eyewear frame including a docking station, and an electronic connector including a first set of preconfigured application connection points. The application module adapted to be mounted to the docking station, and including an electronic device configured to perform a function, and a second set of preconfigured application connection points corresponding to at least some of the first set of preconfigured application connection points. The second set of preconfigured application connection points including at least two different sub-function connections used to support the function of the electronic device.