View source for 18346726. Electronic Devices with Fabric Bands simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Electronic Devices with Fabric Bands=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Kathryn P. Crews of Menlo Park CA (US)|Kathryn P. Crews of Menlo Park CA (US)]][[Category:Kathryn P. Crews of Menlo Park CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Charlotte M. Baravian of Campbell CA (US)|Charlotte M. Baravian of Campbell CA (US)]][[Category:Charlotte M. Baravian of Campbell CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Lia M. Uesato of San Jose CA (US)|Lia M. Uesato of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Lia M. Uesato of San Jose CA (US)]]

==Electronic Devices with Fabric Bands - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18346726 titled 'Electronic Devices with Fabric Bands

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a head-mounted device that includes a main housing portion and a fabric headband for supporting the device on a user's head. The headband is made of a ribbed fabric with flat knit end portions. The ribbed fabric portion includes a stretchable inner fabric layer formed from mesh fabric, with ribs on both sides. The headband also includes one or more pockets for holding a cord or electronic component.

* The head-mounted device includes a main housing portion and a fabric headband.
* The headband is made of a ribbed fabric with flat knit end portions.
* The ribbed fabric portion includes a stretchable inner fabric layer formed from mesh fabric.
* Ribs are formed on both sides of the inner fabric layer.
* The headband includes one or more pockets for holding a cord or electronic component.

Potential applications of this technology:
* Virtual reality headsets
* Augmented reality glasses
* Gaming accessories

Problems solved by this technology:
* Provides a comfortable and secure way to wear a head-mounted device
* Prevents the device from slipping or falling off during use

Benefits of this technology:
* Enhanced user experience with improved comfort and stability
* Allows for the integration of additional electronic components or user input devices


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A head-mounted device may include a main housing portion and a fabric head band for supporting the head-mounted device on a user's head. The fabric head band may include first and second flat knit end portions without ribs and a ribbed fabric extending between the first and second flat knit end portions. The ribbed fabric portion may include a stretchable inner fabric layer formed from mesh fabric. A first set of ribs may be formed on a first side of the inner fabric layer and a second set of ribs may be formed on a second opposing side of the inner fabric layer. The head band may include one or more pockets. A pocket along the border of the head band may receive a cord. A pocket at one of the end portions may receive a user input device or other electronic component.



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