18350628. Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Adam Y Kollgaard of San Jose CA (US)
Kristine S Atom of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Vedant A Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)
Ian A Guy of Santa Cruz CA (US)
Dustin A Hatfield of Campbell CA (US)
Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US)
Paul X Wang of Cupertino CA (US)
Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18350628 titled 'Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures
Simplified Explanation
- A head-mounted device with displays that provide images to eye boxes - Light seal surrounding the eye boxes to block out external light - Sweat mitigation structures such as moisture-guiding channels to guide sweat away from the eye boxes - Control circuitry to adjust a fan based on humidity, temperature, or fog detected by a sensor - Directional pattern of grooves in the light seal to guide moisture away from the eye boxes - Moisture barrier layer to prevent sweat from penetrating into the foam
Potential Applications
- Virtual reality headsets - Augmented reality glasses - Military headsets - Medical visualization devices
Problems Solved
- Preventing sweat from entering the eye boxes - Improving comfort for users wearing the head-mounted device for extended periods - Enhancing visibility by reducing fogging on the displays
Benefits
- Improved user experience - Increased durability of the device - Enhanced performance in various environments
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device may include a main housing portion and displays in the main housing portion that provide images to eye boxes. A light seal may be coupled to the main housing portion and may at least partially surround the eye boxes. The head-mounted device may include sweat mitigation structures such as moisture-guiding channels in the light seal to guide sweat and other moisture away from the eye boxes. The moisture-guiding channels may be formed from grooves or moisture-wicking fabric. Control circuitry may adjust a fan based on humidity, temperature, or fog detected by a sensor. The light seal may include a directional pattern of grooves through which moisture is guided away from the eye boxes. A moisture barrier layer may be interposed between an inner foam layer and an outer light-blocking fabric to prevent sweat from penetrating into the foam.
