Apple inc. (20240377638). HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE WITH ADAPTABLE FIT simplified abstract

HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE WITH ADAPTABLE FIT

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

PAUL X. Wang of Cupertino CA (US)

Benjamin A. Shaffer of San Jose CA (US)

Adam Y. Kollgaard of Santa Clara CA (US)

Liam R. Martinez of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Rex T. Ehman of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Samuel G. Smith of San Francisco CA (US)

Timon A. Wright of San Francisco CA (US)

Evan A. Cernokus of Campbell CA (US)

HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE WITH ADAPTABLE FIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240377638 titled 'HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE WITH ADAPTABLE FIT

The head-mountable device described in the patent application includes adaptable components that adjust to comfortably fit the user's face and block out external light.

• The device features a light seal with discrete portions that bend and pivot to conform to the user's face, maximizing contact surface area.
• These movable portions align with specific regions of the face, ensuring direct engagement for optimal comfort.
• Aesthetically pleasing covers are included to create a seamless, breathable surface with the desired opacity.

Potential Applications: - Virtual reality headsets - Augmented reality glasses - Medical devices for patient comfort during procedures

Problems Solved: - Discomfort caused by ill-fitting head-mounted devices - Light leakage affecting the user's experience - Lack of adaptability in current head-mounted device designs

Benefits: - Enhanced user comfort and experience - Improved light blocking for better immersion - Customizable fit for a wide range of users

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Comfort Head-Mounted Devices for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality This technology could revolutionize the design of head-mounted devices for various industries, including gaming, healthcare, and training simulations.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the adaptable design of this head-mounted device improve user experience? 2. What sets this light seal technology apart from existing solutions?

Original Abstract Submitted

a head-mountable device can include adaptable components, which move to comfortably engage the face of the user and to exclude light from an external environment. a head-mountable device can include a light seal that includes discrete portions that bend and/or pivot as needed to conform to a face of the user. such mobility allows the portions to be oriented with respect to corresponding regions of the face, so that an engagement surface of each portion directly engages the corresponding region of the face to maximize the surface area of contact. such a configuration can be provided while also providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance by providing one or more covers that form continuous, breathable surfaces with the desired opacity.