18326540. Lens Mounting Systems simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Lens Mounting Systems
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Blake N Trekell of San Francisco CA (US)
Aidan N Zimmerman of Poway CA (US)
Clas Magnus Oscar Oldenbo of Ekero (SE)
Andrew Nichols of San Diego CA (US)
Ransomed I Adebayo of Milpitas CA (US)
Peter Pilarz of San Diego CA (US)
Jesse Melrose of San Diego CA (US)
Lens Mounting Systems - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18326540 titled 'Lens Mounting Systems
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a head-mounted device with optical assemblies that present images to a user. These assemblies have lens barrels with mounts that attach the lens to the display end, using flexures for flexibility.
- The head-mounted device includes optical assemblies with displays and lenses for image presentation.
- Each lens barrel has a mount with flexures for attaching the lens to the display end.
- The flexures may have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape for flexibility.
- The mount may have a ring-shaped flexure or multiple flexure segments for secure attachment.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in virtual reality headsets, augmented reality devices, and other wearable display systems.
Problems Solved: This innovation addresses the need for secure and flexible attachment of lenses in head-mounted devices, ensuring optimal image presentation to users.
Benefits: - Improved image quality and viewing experience for users - Enhanced comfort and stability of head-mounted devices - Simplified assembly and maintenance of optical assemblies
Commercial Applications: The technology could be valuable in the gaming industry, medical field for surgical simulations, and industrial training applications.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to head-mounted displays, optical assemblies, and lens mounting mechanisms to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in optical technology, flexible mounting solutions, and user experience research in head-mounted devices.
Questions about Head-Mounted Device Technology: 1. How does the flexure design in the lens mount contribute to the overall user experience? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into different types of head-mounted devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. The optical assemblies may each have a display for generating an image and a lens that presents the image to a corresponding eye box for viewing by a user. The optical assemblies may have lens barrels. Each lens barrel may have a first end to which a display is mounted and may have an opposing second end. A mount may be used to attach the lens to the second end of the lens barrel. The mount may have at least one flexure. The flexure may have a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. The mount may have a ring-shaped flexure that extends around a peripheral edge of the lens, may have flexure segments, or may have a set of three discrete flexures located at different positions along the edge of the lens.
