18328082. Electronic Devices With Movable Optical Assemblies simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

Electronic Devices With Movable Optical Assemblies

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Thomas R Matzinger of Half Moon Bay CA (US)

Ivan S Maric of Campbell CA (US)

Guilhem S Azzano of Santa Clara CA (US)

Aidan N Zimmerman of Poway CA (US)

Kristina A Babiarz of San Jose CA (US)

Bijeta Chakraborty of San Jose CA (US)

Alexander B Von Schulmann of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Matin Seadat Beheshti of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Electronic Devices With Movable Optical Assemblies - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18328082 titled 'Electronic Devices With Movable Optical Assemblies

Simplified Explanation

A head-mounted device with adjustable optical assemblies is limited in force to move the assemblies towards the nose bridge using clutches or monitoring systems.

• Optical assemblies present images to the user.
• Motors adjust the spacing between the optical assemblies for different interpupillary distances.
• Force moving the optical assemblies towards the nose bridge is limited to prevent discomfort.
• Clutches, such as magnetic or physical clutches, are used to limit the force.
• Monitoring systems detect excessive force and halt the motors.
• Sensor measurements and electrical motor load measurements are used to measure the force.
• User-operated buttons control motor operation.

Key Features and Innovation

• Adjustable optical assemblies for different interpupillary distances.
• Limiting force to move the assemblies towards the nose bridge.
• Use of clutches and monitoring systems to prevent discomfort.
• User-controlled motor operation.

Potential Applications

This technology can be used in:

• Virtual reality headsets
• Augmented reality glasses
• Medical devices for vision correction

Problems Solved

• Discomfort caused by excessive force when adjusting optical assemblies
• Inability to accommodate different interpupillary distances effectively

Benefits

• Enhanced user comfort
• Improved customization for individual users
• Prevents potential vision issues from improper optical alignment

Commercial Applications

• Virtual reality gaming industry
• Medical device manufacturers
• Augmented reality applications for various industries

Prior Art

Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on adjustable optical assemblies in head-mounted devices, motor control systems in wearable technology, and force limiting mechanisms in consumer electronics.

Frequently Updated Research

Research on advancements in motor control systems, sensor technology for force measurement, and user interface design for wearable devices may be relevant to this technology.

Questions about Head-Mounted Device with Adjustable Optical Assemblies

How does the force limitation mechanism work in this head-mounted device?

The force limitation mechanism in this head-mounted device uses clutches or monitoring systems to prevent excessive force when adjusting the optical assemblies towards the nose bridge.

What are the potential applications of this technology beyond head-mounted devices?

This technology can be applied in various industries such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and medical devices for vision correction.

Original Abstract Submitted

A head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. Motors may be used to adjust the spacing between the optical assemblies to accommodate different interpupillary distances. The force with which the motors move the optical assemblies towards a central nose bride portion of the device may be limited. The force may be limited using a clutch such as a magnetic clutch or a physical clutch based on structures that decouple from each other to limit the force. The force may also be limited by monitoring the force and halting the motors in response to detection of a given amount of force. Sensor measurements and electrical motor load measurement may be used in measuring the force. If desired, motor operation may be controlled by a user-operated button.