18184460. Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor simplified abstract (Google LLC)
Contents
- 1 Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Melissa Mira Zucker of San Francisco CA (US)
Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184460 titled 'Hearable with On-Head Detection using a Single Optical Sensor
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a hearable device that can detect when it is being worn on a person's head using a single optical sensor. The device uses the distance measured by the sensor to determine if it is on the head or not, without the need for additional sensors or complex technology.
Key Features and Innovation
- Implementation of a hearable with on-head detection using a single optical sensor.
- Detection of on-head placement based on distance measured by the sensor.
- Housing shape causes the device to have a specific orientation on a flat surface, preventing false positives in detection.
- Mitigation of false positives without the need for extra sensors or complex optical technology.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in:
- Wearable devices
- Fitness trackers
- Smart headphones
- Virtual reality headsets
Problems Solved
- Prevents false positives in on-head detection
- Simplifies the detection process using a single sensor
- Improves user experience by accurately detecting device placement
Benefits
- Enhanced accuracy in determining device placement
- Cost-effective solution without the need for additional sensors
- Improved user comfort and convenience
Commercial Applications
- "Single Optical Sensor On-Head Detection Technology for Wearable Devices"
- Potential commercial uses in the wearable technology market
- Market implications include improved user experience and product differentiation
Questions about the Technology
How does the single optical sensor detect on-head placement without additional sensors?
The single optical sensor measures the distance between the device and the head, determining if it is within the distance limit associated with on-head detection.
What are the potential applications of this technology beyond hearables?
This technology can be applied to various wearable devices, fitness trackers, smart headphones, and virtual reality headsets for accurate placement detection.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques and apparatuses are described that implement a hearable with on-head detection using a single optical sensor. The hearable determines on-head detection based on a distance measured by the single optical sensor being less than a distance limit associated with on-head detection. A shape of the hearable's housing causes the hearable to have at least one orientation while at static equilibrium on a flat surface. This orientation causes the flat surface to be within the field-of-view of the optical sensor and causes a distance between the flat surface and the optical sensor to be greater than the distance limit associated with on-head detection. In this way, false positives associated with on-head detection can be mitigated without adding additional sensors (e.g., another infrared sensor, another proximity sensor, or a motion sensor) and without utilizing more complex optical sensors that determine additional information about the object, such as material composition.
