Weight distribution for wearable computing device

A wearable computing device comprising:

• a frame including a front portion and at least one side-arm extending therefrom, the at least one side-arm having a first end and a second end;
• a lens connected to the frame;
• means for projecting an image mounted to the lens and to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame;
• means for mounting the projecting means to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame;
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• means for counterbalancing a weight of the frame, lens, and projecting means mounted to the second end of the at least one side-arm of the frame, wherein a distance between the means for counterbalancing and a center of gravity of wearable computing device is such that a moment of force acting about an ear of a user of the wearable computing device caused by the weight of the frame, lens, and projecting means is substantially equal to a moment of force acting about the ear of the user caused by a weight of the means for counterbalancing.

A wearable computing device comprising:

• a frame including a front portion and at least one side-arm extending therefrom, the at least one side-arm having a first end and a second end;
• a lens connected to the frame;
• a display element mounted to the lens and to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame, wherein the display element is configured to display a projected image or graphic;
• a tensile member separate from and mounted on the at least one side-arm, the tensile member being configured to attach the display element to the first end of the at least one side-arm;
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• at least one electronic device for counterbalancing a weight of the frame, lens, and display element, the at least one electronic device being mounted to the second end of the at least one side-arm of the frame.

A wearable computing device comprising:

• a frame including a front portion with first and second side-arms extending therefrom, the first and second side-arms each having first and second ends;
• a first lens and a second lens each connected to the front portion of the frame;
• a first display element mounted to the first lens and to the first end of the first side-arm of the frame, wherein the first display element is configured to display a projected image or graphic;
• a first tensile sleeve separate from and mounted on the first side-arm, the first tensile sleeve being configured to attach the first display element to the first end of the first side-arm of the frame;
• a second display element mounted to the second lens and to the first end of the second side-arm of the frame, wherein the second display element is configured to display a respective projected image or graphic;
• a second tensile sleeve separate from and mounted on the second side-arm, the second tensile sleeve being configured to attach the second display element to the first end of the second side-arm of the frame;
• a first electronic device mounted to the second end of the first side-arm of the frame to counterbalance a weight of the frame, the first lens, and the first display element;
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• a second electronic device mounted to the second end of the second side-arm of the frame to counterbalance a weight of the frame, the second lens, and the second display element.

A wearable computing device comprising:

• a frame including a front portion and at least one side-arm extending therefrom, the at least one side-arm having a first end and a second end;
• a lens connected to the front portion of the frame;
• a nose piece extending from the front portion of the frame;
• at least one display element mounted to the lens and to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame, wherein the at least one display element is configured to display a projected image or graphic;
• a tensile sleeve separate from and mounted on the at least one side-arm, the tensile sleeve being configured to attach the at least one display element to the first end of the at least one side-arm of the frame, the tensile sleeve being constructed of a material having high tensile strength and low compressive strength;
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• an electronic device for counterbalancing a weight of the frame, lens, and at least one display element, the electronic device being mounted to the second end of the at least one side-arm of the frame, wherein a distance between the electronic device and a center of gravity of the wearable computing device is such that a moment of force acting about an ear of a user of the wearable computing device caused by the weight of the frame, lens, and at least one display element is substantially equal to a moment of force acting about the ear of the user caused by a weight of the electronic device.