18339687. Electronic Devices with Light-Blocking Covers simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Electronic Devices with Light-Blocking Covers
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Darshan R. Kasar of Redwood City CA (US)
Nicholas R. Trincia of San Francisco CA (US)
Timon A. Wright of San Francisco CA (US)
Vedant A. Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)
Electronic Devices with Light-Blocking Covers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339687 titled 'Electronic Devices with Light-Blocking Covers
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a head-mounted device that includes a main housing portion and a temple housing portion. The main housing portion has displays that present images viewable from eye boxes. A light-blocking cover extends between the main housing portion and the temple housing portion to prevent outside light from reaching the eye boxes. The light-blocking cover has a stretchable outer fabric layer and an inner light-blocking layer made of fabric or other suitable materials. The inner light-blocking layer has slack to accommodate movement of the main housing portion relative to the temple housing portion without sacrificing opacity. The slack can be heat-set, molded, or covered with a layer of elastic so that it returns to a retracted state within the temple housing portion after being expanded.
- A head-mounted device with a main housing portion and a temple housing portion is described.
- Displays in the main housing portion present images viewable from eye boxes.
- A light-blocking cover prevents outside light from reaching the eye boxes.
- The light-blocking cover includes a stretchable outer fabric layer and an inner light-blocking layer.
- The inner light-blocking layer has slack to accommodate movement of the main housing portion without sacrificing opacity.
- The slack can be heat-set, molded, or covered with elastic to return to a retracted state.
Potential Applications:
- Virtual reality headsets
- Augmented reality glasses
- Gaming devices
- Medical devices for visualizing data or assisting in surgeries
Problems Solved:
- Preventing outside light from reaching the eye boxes
- Maintaining opacity of the light-blocking cover during movement
- Providing a comfortable and adjustable fit for the head-mounted device
Benefits:
- Enhanced immersive experience for users
- Improved visibility of displayed images
- Increased comfort and flexibility in wearing the head-mounted device
- Protection from external light interference during use
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device may include a main housing portion and a temple housing portion. Displays in the main housing portion may be configured to present images that are viewable from eye boxes. A light-blocking cover may extend between the main housing portion and the temple housing portion and may be configured to prevent outside light from reaching the eye boxes. The light-blocking cover may have a stretchable outer fabric layer and an inner light-blocking layer formed from fabric or other suitable materials. The light-blocking cover may include slack in the inner light-blocking layer so that the inner light-blocking layer can accommodate movement of the main housing portion relative to the temple housing portion without sacrificing opacity. The slack may be heat-set, molded, or covered with a layer of elastic so that the slack returns to a retracted state within the temple housing portion after being expanded.
