18239378. Sensor For Head-Mounted Display simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)

Sensor For Head-Mounted Display

Organization Name

APPLE INC.

Inventor(s)

Jason C. Sauers of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Phil M. Hobson of Menlo Park CA (US)

Edward S. Huo of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Fletcher R. Rothkopf of Los Altos CA (US)

Sensor For Head-Mounted Display - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18239378 titled 'Sensor For Head-Mounted Display

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a head-mounted display that includes a housing, a support member, a sensor, and a compressible material.

• The head-mounted display has a housing and a support member connected to it.
• A sensor is located on the front surface of the support member.
• The sensor is designed to measure a characteristic of the user.
• A compressible material is placed against the front surface of the support member.

Potential Applications:

• Virtual reality gaming and entertainment
• Augmented reality applications
• Training and simulation programs
• Medical and healthcare applications
• Industrial and engineering applications

Problems Solved:

• Provides a comfortable and secure fit for the head-mounted display
• Allows for accurate measurement of user characteristics
• Reduces discomfort and pressure on the user's face

Benefits:

• Enhanced user experience and immersion
• Improved accuracy and precision in measuring user characteristics
• Increased comfort and reduced fatigue during extended use
• Customizable fit for different users

Original Abstract Submitted

A head-mounted display includes a housing. A support member is connected to the housing. A sensor is located on a front surface of the support member and is configured to measure a characteristic of a user. A compressible material is configured to be compressed against the front surface of the support member.