VR Glasses Headband Tension Control via Pressure Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current virtual reality glasses require manual adjustment of the headband tightness by users, which can be inconvenient, especially for individuals with hand disabilities, necessitating assistance and reducing user experience.

Innovation Solution

The virtual reality glasses incorporate a headband with a pressure detection device and a drive mechanism controlled by a control device, allowing for autonomous adjustment of the headband tension based on detected pressure, enabling self-adjustment and improved usability for users with disabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual adjustment of headband tightness is required, then the device structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates especially for users with hand disabilities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheadband adjustment convenienceVSAvoidheadband adjustment mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-adjustment through automatic pressure detection and drive-controlled headband tensioning. The pressure detection device monitors head pressure, and the drive device automatically adjusts the headband tightness without requiring manual user intervention, allowing users with hand disabilities to wear the glasses independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical adjustment operation is replaced with an automated electromechanical system. The pressure detection device senses head pressure, the control device processes the signal, and the drive device actuates the headband adjustment mechanism, substituting manual mechanical operation with an automated control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Extent of automation

If automatic pressure detection and adjustment is implemented, then the ease of operation improves for users with disabilities, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheadband adjustment automationVSAvoidcontrol system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a closed-loop feedback control mechanism. The pressure detection device continuously monitors the pressure applied by the headband on the user's head, sends signals to the control device, which then adjusts the drive device to maintain optimal pressure. This feedback loop enables automatic adaptation to different users and wearing conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control device serves multiple functions: it receives pressure detection signals, processes adjustment commands, controls the drive device, and maintains optimal headband tension. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby managing system complexity while achieving automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

The solution enables automatic and intelligent adjustment of the headband tension, enhancing user experience by allowing users to wear the glasses independently, particularly benefiting those with hand disabilities by ensuring secure and comfortable fit.

Implementation Method 1

at least one pressure detection device is provided on the headband and/or the glasses body and is configured to detect a pressure applied on a head by at least one of the headband and the glasses body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure detection:

Data Source

PatentUS10719126B2Virtual reality glasses
Publication Date: 2020.07.21 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A virtual reality glasses is disclosed. The virtual reality glasses includes a glasses body, a headband, a drive device and a control device. Two ends of the headband are respectively connected to two ends of the glasses body, and at least one pressure detection device is provided on the headband and/or the glasses body and is configured to detect a pressure applied on a head by at least one of the headband and the glasses body; the drive device is configured to tension and loosen the headband; the control device is configured to communicate with the pressure detection device and the drive device, so as to allow the control device to control the drive device to tension or loosen the headband based on the pressure applied on the head by the at least one of the headband and the glasses body.