Apple inc. (20240192505). Lens Mounting Systems simplified abstract
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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 20240192505 titled 'Lens Mounting Systems
The patent application describes a head-mounted device with optical assemblies that present images to a user through displays and lenses for each eye.
- The optical assemblies consist of lens barrels with displays mounted at one end and mounts with flexures at the other end to attach the lenses.
- The mounts may have u-shaped flexures, ring-shaped flexures around the lens edge, flexure segments, or sets of discrete flexures along the lens edge.
Potential Applications:
- Virtual reality headsets
- Augmented reality glasses
- Medical visualization devices
Problems Solved:
- Providing a comfortable viewing experience for users
- Ensuring precise alignment of lenses for optimal image quality
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with clear and immersive visuals
- Improved ergonomics for extended use
Commercial Applications:
- Gaming industry for VR headsets
- Healthcare sector for medical visualization devices
- Engineering and design for AR glasses
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on head-mounted displays, optical assemblies, and lens mounting mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of head-mounted displays, optics, and human-computer interaction may provide insights into improving the design and functionality of such devices.
Questions about Head-Mounted Optical Device: 1. How does the design of the flexures in the mounts contribute to the overall comfort and performance of the head-mounted device? 2. What are the key factors to consider when integrating displays and lenses in optical assemblies for 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.
