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US 7,682,018 B2Granted
Eyeglasses with detachable adjustable electronics module
AssigneeOakley, Inc.
InventorJames H. Jannard
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AssigneeOakley, Inc.
InventorJames H. Jannard
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A detachable adjustable electronics module may be removably or permanently connected to eyewear. The module may include electronics for processing audio and/or video signals. The module may be provided with an adjustable arm, for adjustably carrying a speaker. The module and/or the speaker may be adjusted relative to the wearer in any of the anterior-posterior direction, the inferior-superior direction and laterally. Rotation adjustments may also be accomplished. Eyewear may be provided with only a single module, on a single side, or with two modules, one on each side, such as to provide stereo audio or dual mono sound.
A dual speaker eyewear system, comprising:
A kit for electronically enabling eyewear, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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Portable transceivers: transceivers carried on the body, e.g. in helmets
Special supporting arrangements for lens assemblies or monocles: arrangements for fitting and securing to the head in the position of use
Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof: electronic devices other than hearing aids
Muting amplifier when no signal is present: muting in response to a mechanical action or to power supply variations, e.g. during tuning; Click…
Term ended 2 Jun 2020 (estimated)
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to wearable audio devices, and in particular, devices that humans can wear on their heads and which include electronics such as, for example, speakers, microphones, processors, transmitters, receivers, and/or interface electronics for interacting with a wireless network and/or providing content to a user.
2. Description of the Related Art
FIG. 1 is a side view of a support assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view of another support assembly in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2A is a partial side view of the support assembly of FIG. 2 showing lenses moved out of a wearer's field of view;
A support assembly 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1. The support assembly 100 generally includes a support 102 and a detachable module 104, and can be any structure worn by a wearer that is adapted to carry, hold, or contain another device, such as an electronic device. For example, the support assembly 100 can be or include an audio device. In addition, the support assembly 100 can include an eyeglass frame, sports or other protective goggle, or other eyewear assembly. Although generally described herein as a detachable module, the module 104 can also be permanently mounted (by rigid fixation, or adjustably as disclosed in greater detail below) to the earstem, slide rail or other component of the eyeglass or other headwear.
The support 102 is generally any structure of capable of being worn that is also able to carry a device such as an electronic device. The support 102 can include any of a variety of wearable structures such as, for example, a hat, a belt, a vest, an article of clothing, and/or eyewear, including eyeglasses.
The detachable module 104 is any structure capable of being carried by the support 102. In one embodiment, the detachable module 104 includes a housing, containing an electronic assembly, as is described in greater detail below.