A detachable coupling structure for an audio system is disclosed. The detachable coupling structure includes a base and a plurality of posts, extending from the base, to couple to a strap. The detachable coupling structure also includes a spring, contacting the base, to detach the plurality of posts from the strap when the plurality of posts decouple from the strap. The detachable coupling structure further includes a spacer through which the plurality of posts extends. The spring contacts the spacer.
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A detachable coupling structure for an audio system, the detachable coupling structure comprising:
a base;
a plurality of posts, extending from the base, to couple to a strap;
a spring, contacting the base, to detach the plurality of posts from the strap when the plurality of posts decouple from the strap;
and
a spacer through which the plurality of posts extends, wherein the spring contacts the spacer.
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Priority11 Jun 2015
Granted26 Dec 2017
Today12 Oct 2026
Term ends24 Jun 2035
Priority11 Jun 2015
Granted26 Dec 2017
Term ends24 Jun 2035
Priority claimedParent application 62/174,298
Application filedUS 15/649,517
PublishedUS 2017/0311064 A1
GrantedUS 9,854,340 B2
Assigned to Facebook Technologies, LLCchange of name
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Assigned to Meta Platforms Technologies, LLCchange of name
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Description4,523 words
Summary597 words
#This application relates generally to wearable technology and virtual-reality technology, including but not limited to a detachable audio system for a head-mounted display.
#Virtual-reality head-mounted displays have wide applications in various fields, including engineering design, medical surgery practice, military simulated practice, and video gaming. For example, a user wears a virtual-reality head-mounted display integrated with audio headphones while playing video games so that the user can have an interactive experience in an immersive virtual environment.
#However, it may be difficult for a user to properly adjust and comfortably wear the head-mounted displays and the integrated audio systems using the existing technology, which may negatively affect the user's experience.
Brief description of the drawings11 figures
#For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the Description of Embodiments below, in conjunction with the following drawings. Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the figures and description.
#FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a head-mounted display system comprising a head-mounted display integrated with an audio subsystem in accordance with some embodiments.
#FIGS. 2A-2B are perspective views of an audio subsystem for a head-mounted display system in accordance with some embodiments.
Detailed description3,682 words
#Like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
#Reference will now be made to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide an understanding of the various described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various described embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known systems, methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.
#It will also be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. are, in some instances, used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first segment could be termed a second segment, and, similarly, a second segment could be termed a first segment, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. The first segment and the second segment are both segments, but they are not the same segment.