View source for 18350628. Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=Electronic Devices with Sweat Mitigation Structures=


==Organization Name==

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


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Adam Y Kollgaard of San Jose CA (US)|Adam Y Kollgaard of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Adam Y Kollgaard of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Kristine S Atom of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Kristine S Atom of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Kristine S Atom of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Vedant A Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)|Vedant A Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Vedant A Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Ian A Guy of Santa Cruz CA (US)|Ian A Guy of Santa Cruz CA (US)]][[Category:Ian A Guy of Santa Cruz CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Dustin A Hatfield of Campbell CA (US)|Dustin A Hatfield of Campbell CA (US)]][[Category:Dustin A Hatfield of Campbell CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US)|Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Paul X Wang of Cupertino CA (US)|Paul X Wang of Cupertino CA (US)]][[Category: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.



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