18380783. Head-Mounted Device With Tension Adjustment simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Head-Mounted Device With Tension Adjustment
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Inventor(s)
Grant H. Mulliken of Sunnyvale CA (US)
David A. Kalinowski of San Francisco CA (US)
Brandon R. Neale of Fremont CA (US)
David A. Schmuck of Mountain View CA (US)
Eric N. Vergo of San Jose CA (US)
Jae Hwang Lee of Los Gatos CA (US)
Head-Mounted Device With Tension Adjustment - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380783 titled 'Head-Mounted Device With Tension Adjustment
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a head-mounted device that includes a device housing, a support structure, a display device, an optical system, sensors, a tension controller, and a tension adjuster. The device housing is connected to the support structure to support it on the user's head. The display device is connected to the device housing to display content. The optical system is associated with the display device. The sensors generate sensor output signals. The tension controller determines a tensioning command based on the sensor output signals. The tension adjuster applies tension to the user to restrain motion of the device housing with respect to the user.
- The head-mounted device is designed to be worn on the user's head.
- It includes a support structure to hold the device housing in place.
- The display device is connected to the device housing to show content.
- An optical system is associated with the display device, possibly for enhancing the viewing experience.
- Sensors are used to generate sensor output signals, which could be used for various purposes.
- A tension controller determines a tensioning command based on the sensor output signals.
- A tension adjuster applies tension to the user to restrict movement of the device housing.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Virtual reality and augmented reality headsets
- Gaming and entertainment devices
- Training and simulation tools
- Medical and healthcare applications
- Industrial and engineering applications
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures that the head-mounted device stays securely in place during use
- Reduces the risk of the device slipping or moving around on the user's head
- Enhances the user's comfort and overall experience
- Provides a stable viewing platform for content display
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience and comfort
- Enhanced safety and stability during use
- Increased immersion and realism in virtual and augmented reality applications
- Potential for precise motion tracking and interaction with the device
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-mounted device includes a device housing, a support structure that is connected to the device housing to support the device housing with respect to a user, a display device that is connected to the device housing to display content, an optical system that is associated with the display device, and sensors that generate sensor output signals. The head-mounted device also includes a tension controller that determines a tensioning command based on the sensor output signals, and a tension adjuster that applies tension to the user according to the tensioning command in order to restrain motion of the device housing with respect to the user.
