18667510. Electronic Devices with Antennas and Optical Components simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

Electronic Devices with Antennas and Optical Components

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ivan S. Maric of Campbell CA (US)

Anthony S. Montevirgen of Redwood City CA (US)

Evan D. Christensen of San Jose CA (US)

Lijun Zhang of Los Gatos CA (US)

Phil M. Hobson of Menlo Park CA (US)

Samuel A. Resnick of San Francisco CA (US)

Yi Jiang of Cupertino CA (US)

Electronic Devices with Antennas and Optical Components - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18667510 titled 'Electronic Devices with Antennas and Optical Components

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a head-mounted device with a housing that includes left and right optical modules for presenting images to the user's eyes. The device also features camera support members with antennas for improved functionality.

• The head-mounted device includes a housing with left and right optical modules that display images to the user.
• Camera support members are attached to the frame and have openings for cameras.
• Antennas are integrated into the camera support members for enhanced connectivity.
• The cameras operate through portions of a display cover layer on the housing.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Head-mounted device with left and right optical modules for displaying images.
• Camera support members with integrated antennas for improved functionality.
• Cameras operating through a display cover layer on the housing.

Potential Applications:

This technology could be used in virtual reality headsets, augmented reality devices, and other wearable tech applications.

Problems Solved:

This technology addresses the need for improved connectivity and functionality in head-mounted devices.

Benefits:

The benefits of this technology include enhanced user experience, improved image quality, and better connectivity.

Commercial Applications:

Potential commercial applications include gaming, entertainment, healthcare, and industrial training sectors.

Questions about the Technology:

1. How does the integration of antennas into the camera support members improve the functionality of the head-mounted device? 2. What are the potential market implications of this technology in the wearable tech industry?

Original Abstract Submitted

A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing. The housing may include a frame with left and right openings that receive respective left and right optical modules that present images to a user's eyes. Each optical module may have a lens and display that presents an image through the lens. Camera support members may be coupled to respective left and right peripheral portions of the frame. Each camera support member may have openings configured to receive cameras. Antennas may be formed on a camera support member. The antennas may have metal traces on a surface of the camera support member, may have conductive structures embedded within the camera support member, and/or may have patterned metal traces on printed circuits attached to or embedded in the camera support member. The cameras may operate through portions of a display cover layer that covers an outwardly-facing display on the head-mounted housing.