18239421. Head-Mounted Device With Adjustment Mechanism simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)

Head-Mounted Device With Adjustment Mechanism

Organization Name

APPLE INC.

Inventor(s)

Anna V. Mirabella of Palo Alto CA (US)

Wey-Jiun Lin of Los Altos Hills CA (US)

Jia Tao of San Jose CA (US)

Aidan N. Zimmerman of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Jason C. Sauers of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Anthony S. Montevirgen of Milpitas CA (US)

Andrew Gallaher of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Phil M. Hobson of Menlo Park CA (US)

Yoonhoo Jo of San Francisco CA (US)

Head-Mounted Device With Adjustment Mechanism - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18239421 titled 'Head-Mounted Device With Adjustment Mechanism

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a head-mounted device that consists of two parts, a first device portion and a second device portion. These two parts can be connected or disconnected using coupler portions. When the device is connected, an adjuster portion in the second device portion moves optical modules in response to the movement of the device.

• The head-mounted device has two parts that can be connected or disconnected.
• The first device portion is connected to the second device portion using coupler portions.
• When the device is connected, an adjuster portion in the second device portion moves optical modules.
• The movement of the optical modules is triggered by the movement of the device from the disconnected position to the connected position.

Potential Applications

• Virtual reality headsets
• Augmented reality devices
• Gaming accessories
• Medical devices for visualization or imaging

Problems Solved

• Simplifies the process of connecting and disconnecting the head-mounted device
• Allows for easy adjustment of the optical modules based on the device's position
• Provides a more comfortable and customizable user experience

Benefits

• Improved user convenience and comfort
• Enhanced visual experience with precise optical module adjustment
• Versatile application in various industries and fields

Original Abstract Submitted

A head-mounted device includes a first device portion and a second device portion. A first coupler portion of the first device portion is connectable to a second coupler portion of the second device portion to define a connected position in which the first device portion is connected to the second device portion and a disconnected position in which the first device portion is disconnected from the second device portion. A second adjuster portion of the second device portion causes a first adjuster portion of the first device portion to move a first optical module and a second optical module in response to movement of the first device portion and the second device portion from the disconnected position to the connected position.