US 2019/0028697 A1 · Modular Virtual Reality Headset and Virtual Reality Systems for Use in Public Venues

Abstract

A modular VR system is provided with features that are specifically beneficial to public venues. The system includes a mask unit that is preferably custom fit to the user, and a modular, selectively -connectable viewing unit. The viewing unit houses all the required virtual reality optics and may be selectively secured to the mask unit. The mask unit includes an electrical memory which is electrically connected to the viewing unit when the two are connected. The viewing unit includes activatable covers to automatically protect the lenses whenever the viewing unit is disconnected from the mask unit. The viewing unit further includes a system to automatically adjust the distance between the lenses to match the interpupillary distance of the user. The viewing unit also includes an integral payment device and a handle.

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Dependent claims

1) A modular virtual reality headset, comprising:

a mask having a face-contacting end and an opposing open end, said face-contacting end being sized and shaped to snuggly fit a user's face when worn, said open end defining a first connecting rim;
a strap attached to said mask for selectively securing said mask to said user's face;
a viewing unit having a face-directed end and an opposing outward surface, said viewing unit including a display for showing video content, a lens, and controlling circuitry, said lens being positioned between said display and said face-directed end, said viewing unit being selectively attachable to said mask so that said face-directed end contacts said first connecting rim and so that said user may view said display through said mask and said lens;
and
a fastener for retaining said viewing unit against said first connecting rim of said mask.

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13) A modular virtual reality headset, comprising:

a mask having a face-contacting end and an opposing open end, said face-contacting end being sized and shaped to snuggly fit a user's face when worn, said open end defining a first connecting rim;
a strap attached to said mask for selectively securing said mask to said user's face;
a viewing unit having a face-directed end and an opposing outward end, said viewing unit including a display for showing video content, a lens, and controlling circuitry, said lens being positioned between said display and said face-directed end, said viewing unit being selectively attachable to said mask so that said face-directed end contacts said first connecting rim and so that said user may view said display through said mask and said lens;
at least one magnet located on either of said mask and said viewing unit and a magnetic-attractive element located on the other of either of said mask and said viewing unit, said magnet and said magnetic-attractive element aligning with each other when said viewing unit is aligned with said open end of said mask so that said resulting pull force created by said aligned magnet and said magnetic-attractive element holding said viewing unit to said mask.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Modular Virtual Reality Headset and Virtual Reality Systems for Use in Public Venues

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