Apple inc. (20240184122). Display System Circuitry simplified abstract

Display System Circuitry

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Christopher Patton of San Jose CA (US)

Michael J. Oudenhoven of San Francisco CA (US)

Rick Y. Huang of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Display System Circuitry - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184122 titled 'Display System Circuitry

Simplified Explanation

A head-mounted device with projectors and waveguides

- Projectors in the head-mounted device provide images that are conveyed to the eye boxes through waveguides in the lenses. - The head-mounted frame includes lens openings that receive the lenses and may have a frame member, such as an elongated metal member, that extends across the frame above the lenses. - Polymer structures cover the frame member and form the lens openings, with a cable channel for routing signals between components in the device. - Cabling is encapsulated in a protective polymer within the cable channel, with additional polymer molded over it to form the frame.

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

- Augmented reality - Virtual reality - Gaming - Training and simulation

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

- Providing a compact and lightweight head-mounted device - Efficiently routing signals between components - Protecting cabling from damage

1. 1. 1. Benefits

- Enhanced user experience - Improved comfort and wearability - Clear and immersive visuals

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications
         1. Enhanced Head-Mounted Devices for Immersive Experiences

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1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

- Previous head-mounted devices with similar projector and waveguide technology - Existing cable routing solutions in wearable devices

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1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. 1. How does the protective polymer used in encapsulating the cabling impact the overall weight and flexibility of the head-mounted device?

The article does not provide specific details on the weight and flexibility implications of the protective polymer used in encapsulating the cabling. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the exact impact on the device's characteristics.

1. 1. 1. 1. Are there any potential limitations or challenges in integrating the frame member with the polymer structures to form the lens openings?

The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise in integrating the frame member with the polymer structures to form the lens openings. Additional information or testing may be required to identify and address any such issues.

Original Abstract Submitted

a head-mounted device may have projectors that provide images. waveguides in lenses may be used in conveying the images to eye boxes. a head-mounted frame in the head-mounted device may have lens openings that receive the lenses. the frame may include a frame member such as an elongated metal member that extends across the frame above the left and right lenses. the frame may include frame structure such as polymer structures that cover the frame member and that are configured to form the lens openings. the frame member may have a cable channel. cabling may be used to route signals between the projectors, strain gauge circuitry, control circuitry, and other circuits in the head-mounted device. the cabling may be received within the cable channel and encapsulated in a protective polymer. additional polymer may be molded over the protective polymer to form the frame.