Modular systems for head- worn computers
AssigneeMentor Acquisition One, LLC
InventorsRalph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a wearable head device comprising a display region, the display region configured to present a view of an environment of the wearable head device;
- an electrical connector configured to removably secure to an electronic module;
- and
- one or more processors configured to perform a method comprising:
- determining that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device via the electrical connector, wherein the determining that the electronic module is coupled comprises determining that the electrical connector is secured to the electronic module;
- in accordance with a determination that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device, receiving, by the wearable head device, data from the electronic module;
- determining, based on the received data, an operation of the electronic module;
- and
- presenting an output to the wearable head device via the electrical connector in accordance with the operation of the electronic module.
A method for operating a system, the system comprising:
- a wearable head device comprising a display region, the display region configured to present a view of an environment of the wearable head device;
- and
- an electrical connector configured to removably secure to an electronic module, the method comprising:
- determining that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device via the electrical connector, wherein the determining that the electronic module is coupled comprises determining that the electrical connector is secured to the electronic module;
- in accordance with a determination that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device, receiving, by the wearable head device, data from the electronic module;
- determining, based on the received data, an operation of the electronic module;
- and
- presenting an output to the wearable head device via the electrical connector in accordance with the operation of the electronic module.
A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed by one or more processors of a system, cause the one or more processors to perform a method, the system comprising:
- a wearable head device comprising a display region, the display region configured to present a view of an environment of the wearable head device;
- and
- an electrical connector configured to removably secure to an electronic module, the method comprising:
- determining that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device via the electrical connector, wherein the determining that the electronic module is coupled comprises determining that the electrical connector is secured to the electronic module;
- in accordance with a determination that the electronic module is coupled to the wearable head device, receiving, by the wearable head device, data from the electronic module;
- determining, based on the received data, an operation of the electronic module;
- and
- presenting an output to the wearable head device via the electrical connector in accordance with the operation of the electronic module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.