18678486. Electronic Devices with Stretchable Fabric Covers simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Electronic Devices with Stretchable Fabric Covers
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Inventor(s)
Vedant A Dhandhania of San Jose CA (US)
Edward W Wong of San Jose CA (US)
Electronic Devices with Stretchable Fabric Covers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18678486 titled 'Electronic Devices with Stretchable Fabric Covers
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a head-mounted electronic device with adjustable optical modules and a stretchable fabric cover to hide internal structures.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Head-mounted device with left-eye and right-eye optical modules that can move to accommodate different users' interpupillary distances.
- Stretchable fabric cover on the rear of the device with diamond-shaped openings for optical modules.
- Fabric cover has first strands in a warp knit layer and second strands that zig-zag within the diamond-shaped openings.
- First strands stretch in the warp direction, while second strands stretch in the weft direction.
- Second strands have a fuzzy covering to hide electrical components when the fabric is stretched.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various head-mounted electronic devices, such as virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, and smart glasses.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for adjustable optical modules and a discreet way to hide internal components in head-mounted electronic devices.
Benefits:
- Improved user experience with adjustable optical modules.
- Enhanced aesthetics with a fabric cover that hides internal structures.
- Increased comfort for users with different interpupillary distances.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the consumer electronics industry for the development of advanced head-mounted devices for entertainment, communication, and productivity purposes.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to adjustable optical modules in head-mounted devices and fabric covers for electronic devices to understand the novelty of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in head-mounted electronic devices, optical module technology, and fabric materials for electronic device covers to enhance the understanding of this innovation.
Questions about Head-Mounted Electronic Devices: 1. How do adjustable optical modules improve the user experience of head-mounted electronic devices? 2. What are the key benefits of using a stretchable fabric cover to hide internal structures in head-mounted devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
Electronic devices such as head-mounted electronic devices may include displays for presenting images to users. To accommodate variations in the interpupillary distances associated with different users, a head-mounted device may have left-eye and right-eye optical modules that move with respect to each other. To hide internal structures from view, the rear of a head-mounted device may be provided with a stretchable fabric cover with openings for receiving optical modules. The fabric cover may have first strands forming a warp knit layer with diamond-shaped openings and second strands that zig-zag back and forth within the diamond-shaped openings. The first strands may stretch in the warp direction, while the second strands may stretch in the weft direction. The second strands may have a fuzzy covering for hiding electrical components even as the diamond-shaped openings expand when the fabric is stretched.
