18465795. Electronic Devices With Deformation Sensors simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Electronic Devices With Deformation Sensors
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Inventor(s)
Christopher Patton of San Jose CA (US)
Scott M. Delapp of San Diego CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Deformation Sensors - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465795 titled 'Electronic Devices With Deformation Sensors
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a head-mounted device that includes support structures worn on a user's head. The device also includes stereo optical components, such as cameras or display systems, with left and right pointing vectors. However, deformation of the support structures can cause misalignment in these pointing vectors. To address this issue, the device includes sensor circuitry, such as strain gauge circuitry, to measure the misalignment. Control circuitry then adjusts the cameras and/or display systems to compensate for the measured changes in misalignment.
- Head-mounted device with support structures worn on the user's head
- Includes stereo optical components with left and right pointing vectors
- Deformation of support structures can cause misalignment in pointing vectors
- Sensor circuitry measures the misalignment using strain gauge circuitry
- Control circuitry adjusts cameras and/or display systems to compensate for the measured misalignment
Potential Applications
- Virtual reality (VR) headsets
- Augmented reality (AR) glasses
- Medical imaging devices
- Industrial training and simulation tools
Problems Solved
- Misalignment of pointing vectors in head-mounted devices
- Deformation of support structures causing misalignment
- Inaccurate image or video capture due to misaligned cameras
- Distorted or incorrect visual information displayed to the user
Benefits
- Improved accuracy and alignment of cameras and display systems
- Enhanced user experience with more accurate and immersive visuals
- Reduced strain on the user's eyes and head due to misalignment
- Increased usability and effectiveness of head-mounted devices in various applications
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device may have head-mounted support structures configured to be worn on a head of a user. The head-mounted device may have stereo optical components such as left and right cameras or left and right display systems. The optical components may have respective left and right pointing vectors. Deformation of the support structures may cause the camera pointing vectors and/or the display system pointing vectors to become misaligned. Sensor circuitry such as strain gauge circuitry may measure pointing vector misalignment. Control circuitry may control the cameras and/or the display systems to compensate for measured changes in pointing vector misalignment.
