# US 2018/0024367 A1 · Wearable high resolution audio visual interface

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- Number: US 2018/0024367 A1
- Document ID: US20180024367A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/663,175
- Filed: 2017-07-28
- Published: 2018-01-25
- Earliest claimed: 2006-12-14
- Assignees: Oakley, Inc.
- Applicants: Oakley, Inc.
- Inventors: James H. Jannard
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180024367A1

## CPC

- G02B 27/0172: {characterised by optical features}
- A61B 5/1112: {Global tracking of patients, e.g. by using GPS}
- A61B 5/6803: {Head-worn items, e.g. helmets, masks, headphones or goggles}
- A61B 5/6814: {Head}
- G02B 27/017: {Head mounted}
- G02B 27/0176: {characterised by mechanical features}
- G02B 27/0179: {Display position adjusting means not related to the information to be displayed}
- G02C 11/10: {Electronic devices other than hearing aids}
- H04N 9/3173: {wherein the projection device is specially adapted for enhanced portability}
- A61B 5/021: Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels
- A61B 5/02438: {with portable devices, e.g. worn by the patient}
- A61B 5/145: Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value {; Measuring characteristics of body fluids or tissues, e.g. interstitial fluid or cerebral tissue} (non-radiation detecting or locating of foreign bodies in blood A61B5/06)
- A61B 5/14532: {for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement}
- A61B 5/14542: {for measuring blood gases (A61B5/14551 takes precedence)}
- G02B 2027/0112: {comprising device for genereting colour display}
- G02B 2027/014: {comprising information/image processing systems}
- G02B 2027/0156: {with optionally usable elements}
- G02B 2027/0169: {Supporting or connecting means other than the external walls}
- G02B 2027/0178: {Eyeglass type (eyeglass details G02C)}
- Y10T 29/49826: Assembling or joining
- G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- G02C: SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES (trial frames for testing the eyes A61B3/04; goggles or eyeshields not having the same features as spectacles A61F9/00)
- H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

An adjustable visual optical element is provided, which may be supported, for example, by an eyeglass. The optical element is preferably adjustable in each of the X, Y, and Z axes to allow the wearer to optimize projection of the optical element. A view axis of the display is preferably also angularly adjustable with respect to a wearer's straight ahead normal line of sight. Source electronics may be carried onboard the eyeglasses, or may be connectable to the eyeglasses via either a hardwire, optical guide, or radiofrequency link.

## Claims

### Claim at position 1

1-14. (canceled)

### Claim 15

A retinal display system configured to be supported by a headworn structure, the retinal display system configured to reflect an optical beam off of a lens of the headworn structure and towards a user's retina, the retinal display system comprising:
an electronics module configured to receive and transmit data; and
an optical display configured to receive transmitted data from the electronics module, the optical display configured to reflect an optical beam off of a lens of the headworn support and towards a user's retina, the optical beam being representative of the transmitted data.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The retinal display system of claim 15, wherein the optical display comprises a projector configured to project an optical beam towards a lens of the headworn support such that the optical beam reflects off of the lens and towards the user's retina.

### Claim 17 (depends on 15)

The retinal display system of claim 15, further comprising a support configured to couple the optical display to the headworn structure, the support configured to allow a user to adjust the position of the optical display and to maintain a stable position during normal movement of the wearer.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The retinal display system of claim 17, wherein the optical display is configured to transition between a nested position and an extended position.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The retinal display system of claim 18, wherein, in the nested position, the optical display is configured to be stored on the headworn structure.

### Claim 20 (depends on 17)

The retinal display system of claim 17, wherein the optical display is maintained in position via an engagement mechanism.

### Claim 21 (depends on 20)

The retinal display system of claim 20, wherein the engagement mechanism comprises one or more ridges on a surface of the support.

### Claim 22 (depends on 20)

The retinal display system of claim 20, wherein the engagement mechanism comprises a frictional coating on a surface of the support.

### Claim 23 (depends on 17)

The display system of claim 17, wherein the optical beam is configured to be reflected off of the lens and projected toward the user's retina at an angle relative to an optical center line of the user's retina, the angle being configured to fall within a range of acceptance, the range of acceptance being a range in which the optical beam is configured to be detectible and utilizable in forming a perceivable image by the user.

### Claim 24 (depends on 23)

The display system of claim 23, wherein the optical display is configured to be adjusted such that the optical display is within the range of acceptance when the optical center line is aligned in a straight ahead viewing position.

### Claim 25 (depends on 23)

The display system of claim 23, wherein the optical display is configured to be adjusted such that the optical display is within the range of acceptance when the optical center line is at an angle relative to a straight ahead viewing position.

### Claim 26 (depends on 17)

The display system of claim 17, wherein the support comprises one or more links.

### Claim 27 (depends on 15)

The display system of claim 15, wherein the optical display is configured to be positioned between the lens and the user's face.

### Claim 28 (depends on 15)

The display system of claim 15, wherein the optical display is configured to be removably attached to the headworn structure.

### Claim 29 (depends on 15)

A combination of the display system of claim 15 and the headworn structure.

### Claim 30 (depends on 29)

The combination of claim 29, wherein at least a portion of the electronics module is housed within the headworn structure.

### Claim 31 (depends on 29)

The combination of claim 29, wherein the headworn support structure is an eyeglass having a first lens and a second lens.

### Claim 32 (depends on 29)

The combination of claim 29, wherein the headworn support structure is an eyeglass having a unitary lens.

### Claim 33 (depends on 29)

The combination of claim 29, wherein the headworn support structure is a goggle having at least one lens.

### Claim 34 (depends on 29)

The combination of claim 29, wherein the headworn support structure is a helmet having at least one lens.