18350577. Electronic Devices With Light-Blocking Structures simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Electronic Devices With Light-Blocking Structures
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicholas R Trincia of San Francisco CA (US)
Michael Y Cheung of Santa Clara CA (US)
Timon A Wright of San Francisco CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Light-Blocking Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18350577 titled 'Electronic Devices With Light-Blocking Structures
Simplified Explanation
- A head-mounted device with displays that show images to the user when worn - Includes a light-shielding structure resting on the user's nasal region - Light-shielding structure made of flexible and/or fabric members - Flexible members have perforations to conform to facial features while maintaining rigidity - Blocks environmental light from entering the eye boxes - Rigid or semi-rigid members can be added for additional support
Potential Applications
- Virtual reality headsets - Augmented reality glasses - Medical devices for vision impairment
Problems Solved
- Preventing environmental light from interfering with displayed images - Ensuring a comfortable fit on the user's face
Benefits
- Improved user experience with clearer display - Enhanced privacy and immersion for the user - Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device may have a housing containing displays that display images a user when the head-mounted device is worn by the user. The head-mounted device may include a light-shielding structure or light seal coupled to the housing and configured to rest on a nasal region of the user. The light-shielding structure may include flexible members and/or fabric members. For example, the flexible members may be elastomeric members having perforations that allow the light-shielding structure to conform to the facial features of the user around the nasal region, while maintaining rigidity. Additionally, the light-shielding structure may block environmental light from entering the eye boxes when the head-mounted device is worn by the user. Rigid or semi-rigid members may be added on or within the light-shielding structure to provide additional rigidity and support as the device is worn by the user.
