Head-mountable device and connector

    公开(公告)号:US11953690B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-09

    申请号:US18122058

    申请日:2023-03-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Multiple head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices can operate in concert to provide multiple users with shared experiences and content enjoyment. Such operations can be facilitated by a connection between multiple head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices to allow different users to receive content. Such a connection can be made possible by a connector that directly and physically connects head-mounted devices and/or other electronic devices to each other and transmits signals there between. By providing a physical connection, the signals can be efficiently transmitted even when other types of connections (e.g., wireless) are not available.

    Electronic devices with optical component protection

    公开(公告)号:US11747632B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-05

    申请号:US17401130

    申请日:2021-08-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 G02B27/0101 G02B27/0172 G02B2027/0154

    Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing. The head-mounted housing may have rear-facing displays that display images for a user. The images are viewable from eye boxes while the head-mounted device is being worn by the user. A publicly viewable front-facing display may be mounted on a front face of the head-mounted housing. A display cover layer may overlap a pixel array associated with the front-facing display. An inactive border area of the display cover layer may overlap optical components. Shutter systems may be provided between the display cover layer and the optical components to selectively block light. Actuators may move shutter members or other movable members to cover and uncover the optical components. A removable cover may be used to protect the display cover layer and may have portions in different areas that have different optical properties.

    FIT DETECTION FOR HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICES
    14.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230229007A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-20

    申请号:US18122056

    申请日:2023-03-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A head-mountable device can include modules that provide fit adjustment capabilities when assembled together. By providing a head-mountable device with modular features, certain modules can provide fit adjustment capabilities without requiring other modules to be custom designed or available in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes. The head-mountable device and/or other electronic devices can be operated to guide a user to select the optimal light seal module for use with an HMD module. For example, the head-mountable device or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or entry of light from an external environment.

    Head-Mounted Display With Haptic Output

    公开(公告)号:US20210081047A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US17011389

    申请日:2020-09-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A head-mounted display includes a display, haptic output devices, and a controller. The display unit is configured to be worn on a head of a user and includes a display for providing graphical output to the user. The haptic output devices are coupled to the display unit. The controller that processes directional inputs, determines directional haptic output according to the directional inputs, and controls the haptic output devices to provide the directional haptic output.

    Lens Mounting Systems for Electronic Devices

    公开(公告)号:US20210080680A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-18

    申请号:US16933870

    申请日:2020-07-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device such as a head mounted device may have a display that displays an image for a user. Head-mounted support structures may be used to support the display and to support lenses. The head-mounted support structures may have one or more lens barrels or other support members. Each lens may have an optical surface and a side surface. Adhesive may be used to attach the lenses to the head-mounted support structures. A first portion of the adhesive may bond each lens to a first respective portion of a support member and a second portion of the adhesive may bond each lens to a second respective portion of the support member. The adhesive may be a non-silicone adhesive that fractures in bulk rather than failing at interfaces with the lens and support member. The elastic modulus of the adhesive may help avoid cracking and plastic deformation during drop events.

    Electronic devices with adjustable heat extraction

    公开(公告)号:US12242073B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-04

    申请号:US18506884

    申请日:2023-11-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing. The head-mounted housing may have rear-facing displays that display images for a user. The images are viewable from eye boxes while the head-mounted device is being worn by the user. The displays may be mounted in left and right optical modules that have respective left and right lenses. A positioning system may be used to adjust the spacing between the left and right optical modules to accommodate different interpupillary distances. An adjustable heat extraction system may be provided that includes fans configured to force air between airflow inlets and outlets past heat sinks. The heat sinks may have fins that are adjusted in orientation and/or that are otherwise adjusted based on changes in optical module spacing. The airflow inlets and/or outlets may have adjustable louvers or other movable members that allow these ports to be fully opened, fully closed, or partly closed.

    Electronic Devices With Adjustable Heat Extraction

    公开(公告)号:US20240077739A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-07

    申请号:US18506884

    申请日:2023-11-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing. The head-mounted housing may have rear-facing displays that display images for a user. The images are viewable from eye boxes while the head-mounted device is being worn by the user. The displays may be mounted in left and right optical modules that have respective left and right lenses. A positioning system may be used to adjust the spacing between the left and right optical modules to accommodate different interpupillary distances. An adjustable heat extraction system may be provided that includes fans configured to force air between airflow inlets and outlets past heat sinks. The heat sinks may have fins that are adjusted in orientation and/or that are otherwise adjusted based on changes in optical module spacing. The airflow inlets and/or outlets may have adjustable louvers or other movable members that allow these ports to be fully opened, fully closed, or partly closed.

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