18336703. Electronic Device With Lens Position Sensing simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

Electronic Device With Lens Position Sensing

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Timo Birnschein of Redwood City CA (US)

Nicholas C Soldner of Los Altos CA (US)

Matin Seadat Beheshti of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Bijeta Chakraborty of San Jose CA (US)

Joryl P Calizo of San Jose CA (US)

Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US)

Amin Farzaneh of Los Angeles CA (US)

Electronic Device With Lens Position Sensing - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18336703 titled 'Electronic Device With Lens Position Sensing

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a head-mounted device with a display that can be worn by a user. The device includes a support structure that holds the display in place on the user's head. The device also includes left and right lens assemblies, each with a lens and a pixel array. The positions of the lens assemblies can be adjusted based on the user's interpupillary distance. Force sensing circuitry is used to ensure that the lens assemblies do not apply excessive force on the user's nose.

• The patent application describes a head-mounted device with a display for a user.
• The device includes a support structure that holds the display in place on the user's head.
• Left and right lens assemblies are used to position lenses and pixel arrays.
• The positions of the lens assemblies can be adjusted based on the user's interpupillary distance.
• Force sensing circuitry is used to prevent excessive force on the user's nose.

Potential Applications

• Virtual reality headsets
• Augmented reality glasses
• Medical devices for visual assistance or training

Problems Solved

• Ensuring proper positioning of lenses for optimal viewing experience
• Preventing discomfort or injury caused by excessive force on the nose

Benefits

• Improved comfort for users wearing the head-mounted device
• Enhanced visual experience with properly positioned lenses
• Reduced risk of nose-related discomfort or injury

Original Abstract Submitted

A head-mounted device may have a display with pixel arrays that display content for a user. A head-mounted support structure in the device supports the pixel arrays on the head of the user. A left positioner may be used to position a left lens assembly that includes a left lens and a first pixel array. A right positioner may be used to position a right lens assembly that includes a right lens and a second pixel array. Control circuitry may adjust the positions of the left and right lens assemblies using interpupillary distance information. Sensing circuitry such as force sensing circuitry may be used to ensure that the lens assemblies do not apply excessive force on a nose. Force sensors may be included between the lens assemblies and the nose, such as in, on, or adjacent to a nasal flap, or may be coupled to the lens assemblies.