WO2014201213A1 - Modular heads-up display system - Google Patents

Modular heads-up display system Download PDF

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WO2014201213A1
WO2014201213A1 PCT/US2014/042066 US2014042066W WO2014201213A1 WO 2014201213 A1 WO2014201213 A1 WO 2014201213A1 US 2014042066 W US2014042066 W US 2014042066W WO 2014201213 A1 WO2014201213 A1 WO 2014201213A1
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communication system
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Ryan Anthony Calilung
Ryan Saylor
Carlos D. Reyes
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Oakley, Inc.
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Priority to US14/961,692 priority patent/US9720260B2/en
Priority to US15/663,349 priority patent/US10288908B2/en

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    • G02B27/0149Head-up displays characterised by mechanical features
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  • This disclosure relates generally to communication eyewear, and specifically to communication eyewear used in transmitting and/or conveying visual information to or from a wearer.
  • eyewear There are many types of eyewear with different functional and aesthetic purposes. For example, some users require eyewear to correct physiological deficiencies in their vision; some eyewear helps to diminish the amount of light or alter the spectral profile of light entering a user's eyes; and some eyewear protects a user's eyes from damaging contact with objects or debris. Many users have strong preferences regarding the aesthetic appearance of their eyewear.
  • Electronic communication eyewear can require elaborate and expensive components and systems to enable highly sophisticated functional communication features, which can be very expensive to design, manufacture, and purchase. There are not many options available to purchasers of electronic communication eyewear regarding the basic optical, protective, and aesthetic features of such electronic communication eyewear.
  • a modular electronic communication system is provided with interchangeable components attachable on eyewear.
  • a plurality of preexisting eyewear models can each be retrofitted by attachment of one or more of such interchangeable components to that eyewear.
  • One or more of such components can be configured for custom attachment with a particular eyewear and one or more other of such components can be configured for universal attachment with one or more different eyewear models.
  • the communication system can be configured to produce an adjustable heads-up display for the wearer of the eyewear.
  • the electronic communication system can comprise a plurality of interchangeable, electronically interconnected components, such as a first optical module, a first base module, a base link, a second base module, and/or a second optical module.
  • one or more or all of the components of the electronic communication system are integrally and permanently attached to an eyewear and are not interchangeable or modular.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system for eyewear.
  • Figure 2A is a pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with an exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
  • Figure 2B is an exploded view of the modular communication system of Figure 2A.
  • Figure 3 is an example of an embodiment of electronic components for producing an image for use in a visual communication system for eyewear.
  • Figure 4 is another pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with another exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
  • Figure 5 is another pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with another exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an example of an interconnected communication system 10 for obtaining information, processing information, and/or conveying information to a user of eyewear 20.
  • the system 10 can be removably attachable to eyewear 20 and can comprise one or more modules and a base link to which one or more of the module removably attach.
  • the system 10 can comprise an optical module 100 which can include an optical element, a first base module 1 10, a second base module 130, and a base link 120 (such as a mount for another component or a connection between two or more components), to which one or more of the first base module 110, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 can be attached.
  • the base link 120 can be configured to attach or mechanically link one or more modules, such as first base module 1 10, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 to the eyewear 20.
  • the base link 120 can be configured to convey power and/or information, such as via an electronic link, between the first and second base modules 1 10, 130 as well as the optical module 100.
  • the base link 120 can be configured to attach to the first base module 110, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 without conveying information and/or power between or among one or more of the modules 100, 110, 130.
  • the system 10 can have a functional and/or mechanical connection with the eyewear 20.
  • eyewear 20 can be pre-existing eyewear (see, e.g., eyewear 240 illustrated in Figure 2, eyewear 540 illustrated in Figure 4, eyewear 640 illustrated in Figure 5), which is not necessarily designed with or provided with integrated communication functionality or a heads-up display as sold to a consumer.
  • Pre-existing eyewear 20 can be retrofitted by attachment of system 10 onto it.
  • one or more or all of the components, structures, and/or functions of one or more of the communication systems disclosed herein can be integrated into and permanently attached to eyewear 20 as sold to a consumer.
  • one or more of the system components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can be configured to be modular.
  • one or more of the system components 100, 110, 120, 130 can be configured to be rapidly and easily spatially separable from and/or joinable with one or more of the other system components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 by a user of the eyewear 20 while the outer housing or outer surfaces of each system component generally remain intact and/or without requiring the use of tools or the removal of adherent structures such as adhesive or solder.
  • One or more of the particular system components 100, 110, 120, 130 can be interchangeably removed and replaced with a corresponding type of such system component 100, 1 10, 120, 130.
  • the interchangeable modular system components can have different shapes, appearances, features, and/or functionality, but the replacement component can include generally the same mechanical and/or electric connector or connectors as the component being replaced to enable inter changeability.
  • a vendor can provide a selection (simultaneously or over time) of a plurality of different interchangeable module system components 100, 110, 120, 130 with multiple different shapes, sizes, and/or colors, and/or with different functionality.
  • a vendor can provide a selection of a plurality of different interchangeable first base members 100 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable optical modules 100 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable second base members 120 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable base links 120, each with different shapes, sizes, and/or functional capabilities.
  • a user can purchase different modular components to customize his or her communication system, to upgrade his or her communication system, to replace broken or damaged components in his or her communication system, and/or to allow a previously purchased communication system that closely fits and functions with one particular type of eyewear 20 to be customized to be used with and closely fit a different type of eyewear 20, by replacing only one modular communication component and/or without requiring replacement of all of the modular communication components of the communication system 10.
  • the optical module 100 can comprise a system for conveying information to a user of eyewear 20.
  • the optical module 100 can comprise a retinal projector configured to project a visual image directly onto the retina of a user of eyewear 20 and/or a display configured to produce an image on a small onboard screen viewable by a user of eyewear 20.
  • the optical module 100 can comprise one or more additional components for obtaining or conveying information, such as a camera, a microphone, or a speaker. In some embodiments, one or more of these additional components can be included on a separate module, such as first or second base module 1 10, 130. The additional components on separate modules can be directly attached to the optical module 100 or attached to any other module of the communication system 10.
  • the optical module 100 can be modularly removably attachable to the first base module 110 or to the base link 120.
  • the first base module 1 10 can comprise a base for removably attaching with and supporting the optical module 100.
  • the first base module 1 10 can be configured to be attachable to a generally lateral region or a generally lower region (such as along a lower edge of a portion of a lens or a portion of a mount or orbital of a lens) of eyewear 20, or to another component of the communication system 10, such as the base link 120, which can in turn be attachable to a region of eyewear 20.
  • the first base module 110 can comprise a housing that supports or contains one or more electronic components, such as a transmitter, a receiver, a transceiver, a battery such as a rechargeable battery or other power source, a processor, a memory, a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver system (e.g., configured to determine location, speed, and/or routing, etc.), audiovisual electronic components such as a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and any other audiovisual electronic, an environmental sensor such as a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an altitude sensor, an oxygen sensor, a light sensor and/or any other environmental sensor, a velocity sensor such as a fluid flow sensor or pitot tube, an accelerometer, a physiological sensor such as a heartbeat sensor, a blood-oxygen sensor, a perspiration sensor, an electrolyte sensor, a body temperature sensor, and/or any other sensor as desired, and/or a user interface.
  • the connection between the optical module 100 and the first base can comprise a housing that supports or contains one
  • the spatial relationship between the first base module 1 10 and the optical module 100 can be adjustable even while the first base module 1 10 and the optical module 100 are connected.
  • the orientation of the optical module 100 with respect to the first base module 1 10 can be changed or adjusted, and/or the overall distance from a first side of the base module 110 to an opposing distal side of the optical module 100 can be changed or adjusted.
  • the second base module 130 can be configured to be attachable to a generally lateral region of eyewear 20 or the base link 120 that is generally opposite from the attachment region for the first base module 1 10 on the eyewear 20 or the base link 120.
  • the second base module 130 in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as a transmitter, a receiver, a transceiver, a battery such as a rechargeable battery or other power source, a processor, a memory, a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver system (e.g., configured to determine location, speed, and/or routing, etc.), audiovisual electronic components such as a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and any other audiovisual electronic, an environmental sensor such as a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an altitude sensor, an oxygen sensor, a light sensor and/or any other environmental sensor, a velocity sensor such as a fluid flow sensor or pitot tube, an accelerometer, a physiological sensor such as a heartbeat sensor, a blood- oxygen sensor, a perspiration sensor,
  • the weight of the second base module 130 can be approximately the same as or generally equivalent to the weight of the first base module 1 10 or the weight of the first base module 110 plus the weight of the optical module 100, so that when the communication system is attached to eyewear 20, the weight contribution of the communication system is generally laterally balanced.
  • the second base module 130 can be configured to be removably attachable to and/or support a second optical module (not illustrated).
  • the second optical module can comprise any or all of the features or structure of the first optical module 100.
  • the weight of the first base module 1 10 plus the first optical module 100 can be generally the same as or equivalent to the weight of the second base module 130 plus the second optical module.
  • one or more additional base modules can be attached to base link 120 instead of or in addition to the first and/or second base modules 1 10, 130.
  • a base module can be attached at a central region of the eyewear, such as at or about the nose bridge of the eyewear 20.
  • Any base module, whether used singly by itself or with one or more other modules, in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 110, 130.
  • a single base module can be attached to the base link 120, without requiring and/or without permitting attachment to another base module.
  • the single base module can be attached to any location on the base link 120 including a generally lateral region of the eyewear 20, a generally lower region (e.g., a bottom edge), and/or a central region of the eyewear 20, such as at or about the nose bridge of the eyewear 20. Attachment at a central region of the eyewear 20, particularly when a single base module is used, can advantageously generally maintain the weight balance of the eyewear 20.
  • Such single base module in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any of those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 1 10, 130.
  • the base link 120 in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any of those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 110, 130.
  • the communication system l Ocan be a discrete component from the eyewear 20.
  • the communication system lOcan be an add-on unit which is separately purchased by a user.
  • the communication system 10 can be purchased as a kit, and/or the modules and base link 120 can each be purchased separately for customized building of the communication system 10. This can advantageously allow the user to decide, at a later time, whether the user would like to include the communication system 10 on the eyewear. If decided to do so, the user can then retrofit an existing eyewear 20 to incorporate the base link 120 such that the user can attach selected modules, such as one or more of first and second base modules 1 10, 130 to the eyewear 20. Moreover, this can advantageously allow the user to remove the base link 120 when the user decides to use the eyewear 20 without the communication system 10 attached thereto.
  • the base link 120 can be configured to extend between at least two spaced-apart regions on an eyewear 20.
  • the base link 120 can be removably attachable with and/or support either or both of the first base module 110 and the second base module 130.
  • the base link 120 can provide electronic communication between the first and second base modules 110, 130, when such modules are positioned in spaced-apart regions on an eyewear 20, and/or the base link 120 can provide electronic communication directly between the optical module 100 and either of the first or second base modules 1 10, 130, when the optical module 100 is positioned away from the first or second base modules 1 10, 130, such as when the optical module 100 is attached to the base link 120.
  • the base link 120 can extend along at least a portion of at least one or more lenses or lens mounts (e.g., orbitals or other lens-holding structure) of an eyewear 20.
  • the base link 120 can extend along a lower edge of a unitary lens or along each lower edge of a pair of lenses in dual-lens eyewear, from a first lateral region of the eyewear to a medial region of the eyewear to a second lateral region of the eyewear that is generally opposite from the first lateral region.
  • the base link 120 can extend along at least a portion of the bottom periphery of the lens and/or lens mount of eyewear 20.
  • the base link 120 can attach directly to the lens such that the base link 120 need not be attached to the frame and/or the earstem of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can attach to the lens, the frame and/or the earstems of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can extend along another portion of the eyewear, such as along an upper edge or along the front frame, and/ or along either or both of the earstems of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 does not extend along or attach to an upper edge or upper portion of the frame and/or does not extend along or attach to an earstem.
  • the base link 120 can be sized and shaped to closely conform with, generally, or correspond to the contours or shape of at least a portion of the eyewear 20 to provide an integrated aesthetic appearance with the eyewear 240 and/or to enable secure and firm attachment between the base link 120 and the eyewear 20.
  • one or more connectors 105 can be located on one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 of the communication system 10 and can be configured to help attach, either temporarily or permanently, such components to the eyewear 20.
  • one or more connectors 105 can be located on the base link 120 to enable the base link 120 to be removably attached to a region of the eyewear 20, and/or one or more connectors 105 can be located on either or both of the first and second base modules 110, 130 to enable removable attachment of either or both of such modules 1 10, 130 with a region of the eyewear 20.
  • one or more connectors 105 can be located on the optical module 100 to enable the optical module to be removably attached to a region of the eyewear 20.
  • one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 of the communication system can be removably attached to each other by one or more connectors.
  • the optical module 100 can be removably attached to the first base module 1 10 by a connector 102; the optical module 100 can be removably attached to base link 120 by a connector 108; the first base module 110 can be removably attached to the base link 120 by a connector 104; and/or the base link 120 can be removably attached to the second base module by a connector 106.
  • the connector 104 of the first base module 1 10, the connector 106 of the second base module, and/or the connector 108 of the optical module can be attached to one or more ports of the base link 120.
  • the one or more ports of the base link 120 can provide a mechanical and/or electrical connection.
  • one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 can include connectors for mechanically and/or electronically linking the one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 to other components not shown herein including, but not limited to, a computer device such as a desktop computer, a mobile computer, and/or a mobile phone. This can advantageously allow for reconfiguration and/or transfer of data between the one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 with the linked device.
  • one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can include connectors for mechanically and/or electronically linking the one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 to a charging device so as to charge a battery.
  • two or more functions or features of any components disclosed and/or illustrated in this specification can be functionally and/or mechanically fused or combined into a single component.
  • any function or feature of a base module 110, 130 can be included in the base link 120, and/or any function or feature of the base link 120 can be included in a base module 1 10, 130; further, any components illustrated and/or described in this specification can be permanently or semi-permanently attached to each other to form a unitary component.
  • the connectors 102, 104, 106 can comprise a mechanical and/or an electrical connection between one or more components.
  • the mechanical connection can be configured to removably secure two or more components together in a manner that prevents inadvertent or unintentional separation but that permits easy disconnection when a user desires to reconfigure the communication system by removing and/or replacing components.
  • any two components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can be removably secured to each other by way of selective attachment mechanisms, such as with one or more corresponding protrusions and indentations, one or more squeeze-release connections, one or more snap-fit connections, one or more screw connections, one or more biased-bearing connections, one or more friction fit connections, and/or one or more bayonet lock connections.
  • the mechanical connection can be designed such that a user can readily attach and remove the components without separate tools, without requiring removal of a housing of one or more of such components and/or without requiring removal of one or more adherents, such as glue or solder.
  • a tool can be provided to facilitate attachment and removal of the components.
  • the electrical connection can be configured to permit transmission of electrical energy between or among the components 100, 110, 120, 130 of the communication system.
  • the electrical connection can be configured to be removably attachable in a manner that prevents inadvertent or unintentional separation but that permits easy disconnection when a user desires to reconfigure the communication system by removing and/or replacing components.
  • the electronic connections can comprise end regions with exposed electrical conductors in or near the attachment regions of each component 100, 110, 120, 130 in a location and orientation that permits the exposed electrical conductors of one component 100, 1 10, 120, 130 to achieve selective electrical communication with the electrical conductors of another component 100, 110, 120, 130.
  • the corresponding electrical conductors can be selectively brought into contact in many ways, such as by abutting each other, overlapping each other, being received into or covering each other, or intermeshing with each other.
  • No component, structure, or feature is required, essential, or indispensable in any embodiments disclosed herein. Any component can be omitted.
  • Any other component or structure or function illustrated in the figures or described in the text of this specification can be omitted in certain embodiments.
  • Figures 2A and 2B illustrate an example of an eyewear 240 retrofitted with an electronically and mechanically interconnected communication system 205 for obtaining information, processing information, and/or conveying information to a user of the eyewear.
  • Figures 4 and 5 illustrate other examples of eyewear 540 and 640 likewise retrofitted with such a communication system.
  • the communication system 205 can comprise an optical module 200, a first base module 210, a base link 220, and a second base module 230.
  • each of these components 200, 210, 220, 230 can be both mechanically and electrically interconnected and can have structures and/or features that correspond to the respective components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 of Figure 1.
  • eyewear 240 is a pre-existing eyewear product model which can be sold to a consumer with or without being attached with the communication system 205.
  • the eyewear can comprise one or multiple (e.g., left and right) earstems 305 or other supporting structure for supporting the eyewear on the head of a wearer; one or more lenses 250 (monocular, for viewing by one eye only; unitary, with left and right eye viewing regions in a single lens; or dual lens, with separate left and right eye viewing regions); a nose bridge region 268; and first and second lateral regions 251, 253 (e.g., left and right sides of the eyewear).
  • one or more or all components of the communication system 205 as illustrated can be sold separately from the eyewear 240 to permit a consumer to attach such components to a previously or separately purchased eyewear product model.
  • the optical module 200 can comprise a proximal region that is attachable to a securing region in the communication system 205, such as a securing region on the first base module 210. Such attachment between the optical module 200 and the communication system 205 can be permanent and integral, or temporary and removable. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the optical module 200 can be attached to the first base module 210. In some embodiments, the optical module 200 and first base module 210 are formed as a single unitary component, or in some embodiments the optical module 200 can attach directly to a region of eyewear rather than to another component of the communication system 205 or can attach directly to the base link 220.
  • the optical module 200 can comprise a distal region that extends away from the proximal region generally in the medial direction (e.g., generally toward the medial plane of the head of a wearer of the eyewear 240).
  • the distal region of the optical module 200 can comprise a visual display element or light source on a rear-facing surface (e.g., toward the wearer's eye) of the optical module 200 that is configured to provide visual information to a user, such as by projecting an image onto a retina of an eye of a user of the eyewear 240 or by producing a display with an image to be viewed by the user of the eyewear 240.
  • the visual display element can comprise one or more electronic structures, such as selectively illuminated microstructures, and/or one or more lenses, to create and focus light to be conveyed to a user of the eyewear.
  • the light source is not located on the optical module 200, but rather is located on another component of the communication system, such as in the first base module 210, the second base module 230, and/or the base link 220, which is configured to convey light to the optical module 200.
  • the optical module 200 can in turn comprise a light-conveying structure, such as a light pipe or fiber optic cable, for transferring light produced on another component toward an eye of the user of the eyewear 240.
  • the system 436 can include an electronics module 400 that receives image data from an image source 402.
  • the image data can include information utilizable to create an image, such as placement and intensity of color in the image.
  • the light source 404 can color the image in RGB and be modulated and combined utilizing the color combining optics 406, the photonics module 408, and the modulators 410.
  • a scanner module 412 which can be mounted on or in the optical element 200, can project the optical beam onto the retina of the wearer in order to raster scan or convey the optical image onto the retina.
  • the scanner module 412 can include various micro electro-mechanical structures such as scanners 414, a diffuser 415, and a focusing lens 416.
  • the image can be conveyed in RGB at the rate of at least approximately 30 times per minute for premium resolution.
  • the optical beam can be directly or indirectly projected toward the eye of the wearer. Therefore, although Figure 3 illustrates direct retinal projection, it is contemplated that many other image-forming processes and structure can be used.
  • the optical beam can be reflected off or refracted by other structures incorporated into the optical element, such as the first and second lenses of the eyeglass or other reflective surface.
  • the scanner module 412 can be incorporated into the optical element and be configured to provide the optical beam which is projected toward the eye of the wearer.
  • first and second transmission surfaces of the first and second optical elements can each be configured to include the scanner module 412. The first and second transmission surfaces can project the optical beam toward the eye of the wearer within an angular range of allowability.
  • the optical module 100, 200 can be formed to include the transmission component 440.
  • the transmission component 440 can communicate the image data from the light sources 404 to the scanner module 412.
  • the transmission component 440 can be mounted on the optical module 100, 200, and can include an optical fiber or waveguide.
  • the transmission component 440 may be disposed outside of the optical module 100, 200.
  • any of the components illustrated in Figure 3 or any components that help to accomplish the same or similar image-forming functions can be positioned or embedded within or can be supported by one or more of any of the components of the communication system 10, 205.
  • the power source and/ or the electronics module can be embedded within or contained within or supported by the first or second base modules 1 10, 210, 130, 230, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 or by one or more optical modules 100, 200.
  • the optical module or modules 100, 200 can be configured to be positioned and/or oriented in a plurality of positions in front of the eye or eyes of the wearer of the eyewear.
  • the positioning and/or orientation of the optical module or modules 100, 200 is accomplished by providing one or more adjustment or articulation regions: (a) in the optical module or modules 100, 200; (b) in the region of attachment where the optical module or modules 100, 200 connect with or are supported by any other component of the communication system 10, 205; and/or (c) in the other components of the communication system 10, 205 to which the optical module or modules 100, 200 are connected or on which the optical module or modules 100, 200 are supported, such as the first base module 110, 210, second base module 130, 230, and/or base link 120, 220, 520, 620.
  • the optical module 200 and/or one or more other components of the communication system 205 can include multiple different regions of adjustment or articulation to enable multidimensional movement of the optical display, such as two or three dimensional movement of the optical display.
  • the movement can include rotational movement, translational movement, sliding movement, and/or generally circular movement, etc.
  • the adjustment or articulation regions can comprise one or more hinges, sliding components, ball joints, pistons, and/or any other suitable structure.
  • the adjustment structure of the optical module or modules 100, 200 can comprise at least a first articulation region 207 (e.g., a first ball or swivel joint) at a base region located at or near the connection between the optical module or modules 100, 200 and the first base module 1 10, 210 (or another component of the communication system), and at least a second articulation region 209 (e.g., a second ball or swivel j oint) on the optical module or modules 100, 200.
  • the first and/or second articulation regions 207, 209 can permit rotational, swiveling, pivoting, or other movement such as is illustrated with arrow 212 and arrow 214 in Figure 2A.
  • the second articulation 209 region can be located between an elongate shaft portion of the optical module or modules 100, 200 and a distal head region of the optical module or modules 100, 200 in which the image-forming or image-conveying components are located.
  • a third articulation region 211 can be located on the elongate shaft portion of the optical module or modules 100, 200 to provide an additional or alternative degree of adjustment, such as a rotating adjustment as shown in arrow 212.
  • the third articulation region 211 can also provide translational movement, such as in a generally proximal-distal direction.
  • an additional articulation region can be provided to allow translation movement, such as in a generally proximal-distal direction or in any other direction.
  • the adjustment or articulation can help the wearer of the eyewear to adjust the optical module or modules 100, 200 to generally match and/or to accommodate the particular wearer's anatomical eye positioning, such as to generally fit the wearer's eye position from the lateral side of the user's head to the wearer's pupil and/or to generally correspond with the interpupilary distance (PD) between the wearer's pupils.
  • the adjustment or articulation can be provided to help the wearer position the optical module or modules 100, 200 in a preferred position for a particular type of activity.
  • the optical module or modules 100, 200 may be positionable at a high position with respect to the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 since the wearer's head may frequently be directed downward with the wearer's eyes gazing at a steep upward angle.
  • the optical module or modules 100, 200 may be positionable at a generally central position with respect to the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 since the wearer's head may be generally directed straight forward with the wearer's eyes gazing generally straight forward.
  • the optical module 200 can be disposed on a sliding piston or rod with respect to the first base module 110, 210 or other supporting structure in a biased or motion-resistant manner (e.g., using a spring-loaded piston or an air or liquid shock absorber or a resilient friction- inducing o-ring or other damping structure, etc.).
  • a biased or motion-resistant manner e.g., using a spring-loaded piston or an air or liquid shock absorber or a resilient friction- inducing o-ring or other damping structure, etc.
  • the optical module 200 can be configured to automatically retract in a rearward direction toward a position under tension where the rearwardly facing display portion of the optical module 200 is configured to be positioned generally proximate to or abutting the front face or lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 (e.g., using a spring or a resilient band or a compression-resistant structure such as a block of resilient material, etc., positioned inside of the optical module 200 and/or inside of the supporting structure for the optical module 200).
  • the optical module 200, or an elongate portion thereof can be entirely or substantially entirely retracted into the first base module 1 10, 210 or into another structure of the communication system 205 for storage and/or for protection.
  • a user of the eyewear can articulate or adjust the position of the optical module 200 to a preferred position in multiple dimensions where the optical module 200 can remain generally fixed until deliberately readjusted or rearticulated by a user.
  • the optical module 200 can be rapidly moved (e.g., swiveled, rotated, and/or translated) away from the standard viewing mode (e.g., in a region generally in front of the eyewear 240 and/or generally in front of the lens 250 or lenses) to a peripheral position in situations when a wearer temporarily requires a substantially unobstructed field of vision through the eyewear.
  • the optical module 200 can later be rapidly returned to the standard viewing mode.
  • One or more adjustment features or settings previously made by the user can be preserved when the user transitions between the peripheral adjustment and standard viewing modes so that the user does not need to reconfigure fine adjustments each time the user transitions the optical module 200 between the peripheral and standard viewing modes.
  • an interface 300 or light channel is provided in the distal region of the optical module 200.
  • the interface 300 can achieve one or more functions at or near the boundary between the distal region of the optical module 200 and the front face of the lens 250 or lenses.
  • the interface 300 can help to channel or direct the light produced by the optical module 200 toward the eye or eyes of the wearer; or the interface 300 can help resist ambient light interference or leakage into the region between the display portion of the optical module 200 and the lens 250 or lenses; or the interface 300 can help to cushion the optical module 200 or prevent the optical module from contacting the lens 250 or lenses and thereby scratching or otherwise damaging either or both components.
  • the interface 300 is dark to resist light reflection and/or the interface 300 is resilient or flexible.
  • the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to the optical module 200.
  • the optical module 200 can be removed and replaced with a different optical module with a different aesthetic appearance or with different functionality; or the optical module 200 can be removed from the first base module 210 on one lateral side of the eyewear 240 and inserted into the second base module 230 on a generally opposing lateral side of the eyewear 240 to accommodate users' different left or right viewing preferences.
  • the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to a lateral region of an eyewear and/or to a first lateral region of the base link 220.
  • the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to a port 271 of the base link 220.
  • port 271 can include a mechanical connection 272 for mechanically linking the first base module 210 to the base link 220 and/or an electrical connection 273 for electrically linking the first base module 210 to the base link 220.
  • the port 271 can include a recessed interior portion within the base link 220 to facilitate alignment and connection of the first base module 210 to the base link 220.
  • the first base module 210 can extend in a generally rearward direction, generally parallel with the first earstem 305.
  • the first base module 210 can be configured to extend along the side of a user's head when the communication system is attached to the eyewear 240 and the eyewear is placed on a user's head.
  • the second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a second optical module (not shown).
  • the second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a second lateral region of the base link 220 that can be generally opposite from the first lateral region of the base link 220.
  • the second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a port 274 of the base link 220.
  • port 274 can include a mechanical connection 275 for mechanically linking the second base module 230 to the base link 220 and/or an electrical connection 276 for electrically linking the second base module 230 to the base link 220.
  • the port 274 can include a recessed interior portion within the base link 220 to facilitate alignment and connection of the second base module 230 to the base link 220.
  • the second base module 230 can extend in a generally rearward direction, generally parallel with a second earstem 305 and generally parallel to the first base module, configured to extend along the other lateral side of a user's head when the communication system is attached to the eyewear and the eyewear is placed on a user's head.
  • a module such as the first and second base modules 210, 230, can be removably attachable to a medial region of the eyewear, such as a nose bridge region 268.
  • the base link 220 can include a port (not shown) similar to ports 271, 274 at or proximate the nose bridge region 268.
  • the module attached to the base link 220 at or proximate the nose bridge 268 can be configured to contact the nose bridge of a user of the system 10, 205. This can be advantageous especially if the module contains a physiological sensor configured to contact the skin of the user.
  • the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 and/or any other component disclosed and/or illustrated herein can change shape between generally open (for use) and generally closed (for storage) configurations of the eyewear 240.
  • the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 can comprise an elongate shape
  • the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 can comprise a compact shape.
  • each of the first and/or second base module 210, 230 can comprise a hinge or joint or other moving region 298 where the module 210, 230 can fold or bend or otherwise move to decrease the length of the module 210, 230 in a compact shape.
  • the portion of the first and/or second modules 210, 230 that is directly connected to the base link 220 is shorter than the portion behind the hinge or joint that extends further toward the rear of the wearer's head during the viewing position so that a majority of the first and/or second modules 210, 230 can be hingedly or pivotally moved generally behind the front face of the eyewear 240 or the lens 250 or lenses in a compact storage position (along with folding the earstems 305 generally behind the front face of the eyewear 240 or the lens 250 or lenses).
  • the position of the hinge or joint 298 on the first and/or second modules 210, 230 can be generally vertically aligned with the position of the hinge or joint 310 of either or both of the earstems 305.
  • the base link 220 extends from a first lateral 251 region of the eyewear 240 to a second lateral region 253 of the eyewear 240 that is generally opposite from the first lateral region 251.
  • the base link 220 can extend along a lower side of a unitary lens 250 of eyewear 240 or along an underside of multiple lenses of an eyewear (such as eyewear 640 of Figure 5).
  • the base link 220 can extend along the bottom periphery of the unitary lens 250 without extending wholly upwards along the first and/or second lateral regions 251 , 253.
  • the base link 220 can traverse the nose bridge region 268 of the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 can replace the nosepiece component of the preexisting eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 can be shaped and/or oriented to closely or generally match and closely or generally correspond to shape and contours of the lower side of a lens 250 or lenses of an eyewear.
  • the base link 220 can help to preserve the aesthetic appearance and the functional benefits of a particular lens or other eyewear structure through such shaping and/or orientation.
  • the base link 220 can comprise a variety of structures to achieve performance advantages in the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 can include resilient nose pads in a nose bridge portion 280 that face inwardly toward the user during use to cushion or to help properly and comfortably position the eyewear 240 on the user's face; and/or the base link 220 can include soft or resilient cushioning or sealing material along the periphery of the lens 250 or eyewear frame 290 (such as along the lower periphery) to create an obstruction or seal between the eyewear 240 and the user's face in order to resist or to control the flow of air or the ingress of foreign matter (e.g., dirt or dust) into the region between the user's eyes and the rear surface of the lens or lenses.
  • foreign matter e.g., dirt or dust
  • the base link 220 can be shaped and/or structured to help attach the base link 220 to the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 can comprise a securing structure, such as a groove 277 or other concave cross- sectional shape, into which a bottom edge of the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear can be inserted to help secure the base link 220 to such lens 250 or lenses.
  • the groove can be substantially deeper than it is wide to help provide a secure connection between the base link 220 and the lens 250.
  • the interior of the securing structure can comprise a slip- resistant, high-friction surface, such as a silicone or other resilient material, to resist inadvertent withdrawal of the lens 250 or lenses from the securing structure.
  • the base link 220 can be biased inwardly such that when the lens 250 or lenses or lens-mounting structure of the eyewear are received within the groove 277 or other securing structure, the base link 220 applies a biasing force towards the lens 250 or lenses to resist inadvertent withdrawal of the lens 250 or lenses from the groove 277 or other securing structure.
  • the base link 220 can include additional or alternative attaching features, such as a tightening clip or screw which can bias the base link 220 to the lens 250 or lenses or lens-mounting structure.
  • the base link 220 can comprise one or more generally curved or generally horizontal bottom portions 260, one or more generally vertical side portions 270, and/or a nose bridge portion 280.
  • the base link 220 can be generally rigid or generally resilient so as to be biased toward a generally upwardly concave shape formed by its component portions (e.g., one or more of portions 260, 270, 280) that generally matches or is slightly larger or slightly smaller than the lower profile of the lens 250 or lenses.
  • an inwardly directed restoring force can be produced in the resilient base link 220 that urges one or more regions 260, 270, 280 of the base link 220 in an inward direction (generally toward the medial plane of the eyewear or wearer of the eyewear), securely against the sides and/or bottom of the lower region of the eyewear 240, such as the lower region of the lens 250 or lenses, to help retain the base link 220 on the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 attaches directly to a lower edge or lower region of a lens 250 or lenses; however, in some embodiments that include an eyewear frame with orbitals that extend partially or completely around a lower region of a lens 250 or lenses, the base link 220 can attach to and generally match the shape of the lower region of the eyewear orbital frame, without requiring direct attachment to a lens.
  • the base link 220 can comprise one or more connectors 295 that attach to the frame 290 and/or earstems 305 of the eyewear 240 at a securing region, such as at or near the region where the upper frame of the eyewear 240 joins the earstem 305 of the eyewear, to help retain the base link 220 to the eyewear.
  • the connectors can comprise one or more hooks, protrusions and indentions, latches, or other selectively connectable structure.
  • the base link 220 can extend continuously and curvilinearly from a first lateral region 251 at or near an upper frame portion of the eyewear 240, to a first corner lateral region of the lens 250, along a bottom region of the lens 250, to a nose bridge region 268 of the eyewear 240, to a second corner lateral region of the lens 250, to a second lateral region 253 at or near the upper frame member.
  • the base link 220 can be configured to extend across one or more other regions of an eyewear, such as across an upper or top region of the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220 can be configured to generally or closely match the shape of and removably connect with an upper portion of a front frame of an eyewear.
  • the base link 220 can be configured to extend solely across the lateral, lower, and/or bottom region of the eyewear 240.
  • the base link 220, 520, 620 can be configured to closely or generally match or closely or generally correspond to a particular type of eyewear and/or a particular type of eyewear lens or lenses. As shown in Figures 2A-2B, 4 and 5, the lenses 250, 550, 650 of eyewear 240, 540, 640 each have a different lens profile or perimeter shape.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be formed to generally correspond to or generally follow this lens profile or perimeter.
  • Base link 520 and 620 illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 can have structures and/or features that correspond to the base link 120 of Figure 1 and base link 220 of Figures 2A-2B described herein.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be designed such that the base link extends around the periphery of the lens that is not attached to the frame of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is only attached to the periphery of the lens and not attached to the frame of the eyewear. Accordingly, the entire periphery of the lens can be surrounded by one of the frame and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620. In some embodiments, a base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be universal to multiple types of eyewear or eyewear lenses.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be generally conformable or malleable to generally closely match the contours or shape of any of a variety of different types of eyewear to which it is intended to be secured.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can comprise a series of spaced-apart attachment regions, such as snaps, clips, or grasping members, to help secure the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 to the eyewear.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can itself be modular so as to permit the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 to be extended, shortened, or contoured using smaller subcomponents to construct a base link 120, 220, 520, 620 that generally matches the shape of the desired eyewear.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 comprises one or a plurality of electrical conductors for conveying electrical power and/or information between a first region and a second region of the eyewear, such as between a first lateral region and a second lateral region of the eyewear.
  • the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be generally or entirely hollow so that the electrical conductors can be contained within the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 and the conductors are not visible during use normal use of the eyewear.
  • at least the outer surface of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is made of a polymer or plastic material.
  • the outer surface of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is a conductor and can convey electrical energy between different regions of the eyewear 20, 240, 540, 640.
  • the electrical conductors can be co-molded or tightly embedded within the material of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620, or the electrical conductors can be applied to an inner or outer portion of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 using a surface application, such as printing, painting, or deposition.
  • a plurality of different types of base links such as base links 120, 220, 520, 620, with different functional or aesthetic characteristics (e.g., different shapes, sizes, colors, etc.), can be provided to enable a user to generally custom match a base link 220 in a retrofit manner with a particular type of lens or a particular type of eyewear, or to produce different desired aesthetic appearances.
  • one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 520, 620 of the communication system comprise modular connections
  • a user can interchange one or more of such components.
  • a user can purchase a single optical module such as optical modules 100, 200, a single first base module such as first base modules 1 10, 210, a single second base module such as second base modules 130, 230, and multiple base links such as base links 120, 220, 520, 620 for use with different models of eyewear such as eyewear 20, 240, 540, 640.
  • a user desires to use a first model of eyewear with a communication system such as communication systems 10, 205, the user can rapidly attach the optical module to the first base module, the first base module to a first base link, and the first base link to the second base module, and then attach these assembled modular components to the desired eyewear lens and/or frame.
  • the user can rapidly and easily remove the communication system from the eyewear.
  • the user can remove the modular components of the communication system from the first model of eyewear or retrieve the communication system from a storage location, and then the user can remove the first base link from the first base module and/or from the second base module, and the user can attach a second base link to the first base module and/or to the second base module.
  • the first and second base links can have different shapes to generally match or generally correspond to different lens and/or frame profiles of the eyewear to be used by the wearer.
  • a user can purchase a set of components of a communication system, such as an optical module, a first base module, a base link, and a second optical module for use with a single eyewear. Later, as more advanced components are developed with different functionality or as a user's preferences change, a user can purchase a different optical module, a different first base module, and/or a different second base module, while retaining the same modular base link for use with the same initial eyewear .
  • electrical power is provided by an onboard battery that is supported by or positioned within one of the components 100, 110, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 520, 620 of the communication system 10, 205.
  • a battery is provided in either or both of the first or second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230.
  • a battery is provided in the base link 120, 220, 520, 620. External power sources may also be utilized.
  • An external charger can be connected with a component of the communication system, such as with one of the first or second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620, to supply external electrical power to be stored in an onboard battery for later use.
  • an external battery can be connected to the communication system for extended use.
  • a battery can be stored in a helmet, backpack, utility belt, or other external location carried on the body, and placed in electrical connection with the communication system 10, 205, such as through either or both of the first and second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620.
  • first and second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can have one or more first conductive contact element(s), and a helmet or other external structure configured to be carried by a person can have one or more second conductive contact element(s) configured to be electrically connected to a battery located in the helmet or other external structure when the eyewear, communication system 10, 205, and external structure are worn by the user.
  • the conductive contact element(s) can be included on the frame of the eyewear.
  • the communication system 10, 205 can comprise additional or alternative information-gathering or information-conveying structures, such as one or more microphones 294, speakers 296, lights, cameras 292, temperature sensors, heartbeat sensors, electrolyte sensors, and/or any transducers that can provide information about the user of the eyewear or the environment of the user of the eyewear.
  • the information-gathering or information-conveying structures can be located in any suitable location or on any suitable component of the communication system and/or on the eyewear.
  • one or more microphones 294 or cameras 292 can be located on the optical module 200; one or more microphones 294 or speakers or earplugs can be located on the first or second base modules 1 10, 210, 130, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620; one or more temperature, heartbeat, or electrolyte sensors can be located in a region that provides close proximity or contact with the user's skin, such as on or near a nose bridge portion 280 of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 or a module attached thereto.

Abstract

A modular electronic communication system is disclosed with interchangeable components attachable on eyewear. A plurality of pre-existing eyewear models can each be retrofitted by attachment of one or more of such interchangeable components to that eyewear. Such components can be configured for custom attachment with a particular eyewear or such components can be configured for universal attachment with one or more different eyewear models. The communication system can be configured to produce an adjustable heads-up display for the wearer of the eyewear. The electronic communication system can comprise a plurality of interchangeable, electronically interconnected components, such as a first optical module, a first base module, a base link, a second base module, and/or a second optical module. In some embodiments, one or more or all of the components of the electronic communication system are integrally and permanently attached to an eyewear and are not interchangeable or modular.

Description

MODULAR HEADS-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM
BACKGROUND
Field
[0001] This disclosure relates generally to communication eyewear, and specifically to communication eyewear used in transmitting and/or conveying visual information to or from a wearer.
Description of the Related Art
[0002] There are many types of eyewear with different functional and aesthetic purposes. For example, some users require eyewear to correct physiological deficiencies in their vision; some eyewear helps to diminish the amount of light or alter the spectral profile of light entering a user's eyes; and some eyewear protects a user's eyes from damaging contact with objects or debris. Many users have strong preferences regarding the aesthetic appearance of their eyewear.
[0003] Electronic communication eyewear can require elaborate and expensive components and systems to enable highly sophisticated functional communication features, which can be very expensive to design, manufacture, and purchase. There are not many options available to purchasers of electronic communication eyewear regarding the basic optical, protective, and aesthetic features of such electronic communication eyewear.
SUMMARY
[0004] In some embodiments, a modular electronic communication system is provided with interchangeable components attachable on eyewear. A plurality of preexisting eyewear models can each be retrofitted by attachment of one or more of such interchangeable components to that eyewear. One or more of such components can be configured for custom attachment with a particular eyewear and one or more other of such components can be configured for universal attachment with one or more different eyewear models. The communication system can be configured to produce an adjustable heads-up display for the wearer of the eyewear. The electronic communication system can comprise a plurality of interchangeable, electronically interconnected components, such as a first optical module, a first base module, a base link, a second base module, and/or a second optical module. In some embodiments, one or more or all of the components of the electronic communication system are integrally and permanently attached to an eyewear and are not interchangeable or modular.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a communication system for eyewear.
[0006] Figure 2A is a pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with an exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
[0007] Figure 2B is an exploded view of the modular communication system of Figure 2A.
[0008] Figure 3 is an example of an embodiment of electronic components for producing an image for use in a visual communication system for eyewear.
[0009] Figure 4 is another pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with another exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
[0010] Figure 5 is another pre-existing eyewear retrofitted with another exemplary embodiment of a modular communication system having interchangeable components.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Some embodiments of the inventions will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures, wherein like numerals refer to like or similar elements throughout. Although several embodiments, examples and illustrations are disclosed below, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the inventions described herein extend beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments, examples and illustrations, and can include other uses of the inventions and modifications and equivalents thereof. The terminology used in the description presented herein is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner simply because it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific embodiments of the inventions. In addition, embodiments of the inventions can comprise several novel features and no single feature is solely responsible for its desirable attributes or is essential to practicing the inventions herein described.
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates an example of an interconnected communication system 10 for obtaining information, processing information, and/or conveying information to a user of eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the system 10 can be removably attachable to eyewear 20 and can comprise one or more modules and a base link to which one or more of the module removably attach. In some embodiments, as illustrated, the system 10 can comprise an optical module 100 which can include an optical element, a first base module 1 10, a second base module 130, and a base link 120 (such as a mount for another component or a connection between two or more components), to which one or more of the first base module 110, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 can be attached. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can be configured to attach or mechanically link one or more modules, such as first base module 1 10, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 to the eyewear 20. In some but not all embodiments, the base link 120 can be configured to convey power and/or information, such as via an electronic link, between the first and second base modules 1 10, 130 as well as the optical module 100. In some but not all embodiments, the base link 120 can be configured to attach to the first base module 110, the second base module 130, and/or the optical module 100 without conveying information and/or power between or among one or more of the modules 100, 110, 130.
[0013] The system 10 can have a functional and/or mechanical connection with the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, eyewear 20 can be pre-existing eyewear (see, e.g., eyewear 240 illustrated in Figure 2, eyewear 540 illustrated in Figure 4, eyewear 640 illustrated in Figure 5), which is not necessarily designed with or provided with integrated communication functionality or a heads-up display as sold to a consumer. Pre-existing eyewear 20 can be retrofitted by attachment of system 10 onto it. In some embodiments, one or more or all of the components, structures, and/or functions of one or more of the communication systems disclosed herein can be integrated into and permanently attached to eyewear 20 as sold to a consumer.
[0014] In some embodiments, one or more of the system components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can be configured to be modular. For example, one or more of the system components 100, 110, 120, 130 can be configured to be rapidly and easily spatially separable from and/or joinable with one or more of the other system components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 by a user of the eyewear 20 while the outer housing or outer surfaces of each system component generally remain intact and/or without requiring the use of tools or the removal of adherent structures such as adhesive or solder. One or more of the particular system components 100, 110, 120, 130 can be interchangeably removed and replaced with a corresponding type of such system component 100, 1 10, 120, 130. [0015] The interchangeable modular system components can have different shapes, appearances, features, and/or functionality, but the replacement component can include generally the same mechanical and/or electric connector or connectors as the component being replaced to enable inter changeability. In some embodiments, a vendor can provide a selection (simultaneously or over time) of a plurality of different interchangeable module system components 100, 110, 120, 130 with multiple different shapes, sizes, and/or colors, and/or with different functionality. For example, a vendor can provide a selection of a plurality of different interchangeable first base members 100 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable optical modules 100 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable second base members 120 and/or a plurality of different interchangeable base links 120, each with different shapes, sizes, and/or functional capabilities. In this way, a user can purchase different modular components to customize his or her communication system, to upgrade his or her communication system, to replace broken or damaged components in his or her communication system, and/or to allow a previously purchased communication system that closely fits and functions with one particular type of eyewear 20 to be customized to be used with and closely fit a different type of eyewear 20, by replacing only one modular communication component and/or without requiring replacement of all of the modular communication components of the communication system 10.
[0016] The optical module 100 can comprise a system for conveying information to a user of eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the optical module 100 can comprise a retinal projector configured to project a visual image directly onto the retina of a user of eyewear 20 and/or a display configured to produce an image on a small onboard screen viewable by a user of eyewear 20. The optical module 100 can comprise one or more additional components for obtaining or conveying information, such as a camera, a microphone, or a speaker. In some embodiments, one or more of these additional components can be included on a separate module, such as first or second base module 1 10, 130. The additional components on separate modules can be directly attached to the optical module 100 or attached to any other module of the communication system 10. In some embodiments, the optical module 100 can be modularly removably attachable to the first base module 110 or to the base link 120.
[0017] In some embodiments, the first base module 1 10 can comprise a base for removably attaching with and supporting the optical module 100. The first base module 1 10 can be configured to be attachable to a generally lateral region or a generally lower region (such as along a lower edge of a portion of a lens or a portion of a mount or orbital of a lens) of eyewear 20, or to another component of the communication system 10, such as the base link 120, which can in turn be attachable to a region of eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the first base module 110, or the base link 120 itself, can comprise a housing that supports or contains one or more electronic components, such as a transmitter, a receiver, a transceiver, a battery such as a rechargeable battery or other power source, a processor, a memory, a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver system (e.g., configured to determine location, speed, and/or routing, etc.), audiovisual electronic components such as a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and any other audiovisual electronic, an environmental sensor such as a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an altitude sensor, an oxygen sensor, a light sensor and/or any other environmental sensor, a velocity sensor such as a fluid flow sensor or pitot tube, an accelerometer, a physiological sensor such as a heartbeat sensor, a blood-oxygen sensor, a perspiration sensor, an electrolyte sensor, a body temperature sensor, and/or any other sensor as desired, and/or a user interface. The connection between the optical module 100 and the first base module 1 10 can be modular.
[0018] In some embodiments, the spatial relationship between the first base module 1 10 and the optical module 100 can be adjustable even while the first base module 1 10 and the optical module 100 are connected. For example, the orientation of the optical module 100 with respect to the first base module 1 10 can be changed or adjusted, and/or the overall distance from a first side of the base module 110 to an opposing distal side of the optical module 100 can be changed or adjusted.
[0019] The second base module 130 can be configured to be attachable to a generally lateral region of eyewear 20 or the base link 120 that is generally opposite from the attachment region for the first base module 1 10 on the eyewear 20 or the base link 120. The second base module 130 in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as a transmitter, a receiver, a transceiver, a battery such as a rechargeable battery or other power source, a processor, a memory, a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver system (e.g., configured to determine location, speed, and/or routing, etc.), audiovisual electronic components such as a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and any other audiovisual electronic, an environmental sensor such as a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, an altitude sensor, an oxygen sensor, a light sensor and/or any other environmental sensor, a velocity sensor such as a fluid flow sensor or pitot tube, an accelerometer, a physiological sensor such as a heartbeat sensor, a blood- oxygen sensor, a perspiration sensor, an electrolyte sensor, a body temperature sensor, and/or any other sensor as desired, and/or a user interface. The weight of the second base module 130 can be approximately the same as or generally equivalent to the weight of the first base module 1 10 or the weight of the first base module 110 plus the weight of the optical module 100, so that when the communication system is attached to eyewear 20, the weight contribution of the communication system is generally laterally balanced. In some embodiments, the second base module 130 can be configured to be removably attachable to and/or support a second optical module (not illustrated). The second optical module can comprise any or all of the features or structure of the first optical module 100. When a second optical module is employed, the weight of the first base module 1 10 plus the first optical module 100 can be generally the same as or equivalent to the weight of the second base module 130 plus the second optical module.
[0020] In some embodiments, one or more additional base modules can be attached to base link 120 instead of or in addition to the first and/or second base modules 1 10, 130. For example, a base module can be attached at a central region of the eyewear, such as at or about the nose bridge of the eyewear 20. Any base module, whether used singly by itself or with one or more other modules, in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 110, 130.
[0021] A single base module can be attached to the base link 120, without requiring and/or without permitting attachment to another base module. The single base module can be attached to any location on the base link 120 including a generally lateral region of the eyewear 20, a generally lower region (e.g., a bottom edge), and/or a central region of the eyewear 20, such as at or about the nose bridge of the eyewear 20. Attachment at a central region of the eyewear 20, particularly when a single base module is used, can advantageously generally maintain the weight balance of the eyewear 20. Such single base module in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any of those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 1 10, 130. [0022] The base link 120 in some embodiments can comprise one or more electronic components, such as any of those described in this specification corresponding to first and second base modules 110, 130.
[0023] In some embodiments, the communication system l Ocan be a discrete component from the eyewear 20. The communication system lOcan be an add-on unit which is separately purchased by a user. The communication system 10 can be purchased as a kit, and/or the modules and base link 120 can each be purchased separately for customized building of the communication system 10. This can advantageously allow the user to decide, at a later time, whether the user would like to include the communication system 10 on the eyewear. If decided to do so, the user can then retrofit an existing eyewear 20 to incorporate the base link 120 such that the user can attach selected modules, such as one or more of first and second base modules 1 10, 130 to the eyewear 20. Moreover, this can advantageously allow the user to remove the base link 120 when the user decides to use the eyewear 20 without the communication system 10 attached thereto.
[0024] In some embodiments, the base link 120 can be configured to extend between at least two spaced-apart regions on an eyewear 20. The base link 120 can be removably attachable with and/or support either or both of the first base module 110 and the second base module 130. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can provide electronic communication between the first and second base modules 110, 130, when such modules are positioned in spaced-apart regions on an eyewear 20, and/or the base link 120 can provide electronic communication directly between the optical module 100 and either of the first or second base modules 1 10, 130, when the optical module 100 is positioned away from the first or second base modules 1 10, 130, such as when the optical module 100 is attached to the base link 120.
[0025] In some embodiments, the base link 120 can extend along at least a portion of at least one or more lenses or lens mounts (e.g., orbitals or other lens-holding structure) of an eyewear 20. For example, the base link 120 can extend along a lower edge of a unitary lens or along each lower edge of a pair of lenses in dual-lens eyewear, from a first lateral region of the eyewear to a medial region of the eyewear to a second lateral region of the eyewear that is generally opposite from the first lateral region. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can extend along at least a portion of the bottom periphery of the lens and/or lens mount of eyewear 20. The base link 120 can attach directly to the lens such that the base link 120 need not be attached to the frame and/or the earstem of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can attach to the lens, the frame and/or the earstems of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 can extend along another portion of the eyewear, such as along an upper edge or along the front frame, and/ or along either or both of the earstems of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, the base link 120 does not extend along or attach to an upper edge or upper portion of the frame and/or does not extend along or attach to an earstem. As illustrated, in some embodiments the base link 120 can be sized and shaped to closely conform with, generally, or correspond to the contours or shape of at least a portion of the eyewear 20 to provide an integrated aesthetic appearance with the eyewear 240 and/or to enable secure and firm attachment between the base link 120 and the eyewear 20.
[0026] In some embodiments, one or more connectors 105 can be located on one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 of the communication system 10 and can be configured to help attach, either temporarily or permanently, such components to the eyewear 20. For example, one or more connectors 105 can be located on the base link 120 to enable the base link 120 to be removably attached to a region of the eyewear 20, and/or one or more connectors 105 can be located on either or both of the first and second base modules 110, 130 to enable removable attachment of either or both of such modules 1 10, 130 with a region of the eyewear 20. In some embodiments, one or more connectors 105 can be located on the optical module 100 to enable the optical module to be removably attached to a region of the eyewear 20.
[0027] In some embodiments, one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 of the communication system can be removably attached to each other by one or more connectors. For example, the optical module 100 can be removably attached to the first base module 1 10 by a connector 102; the optical module 100 can be removably attached to base link 120 by a connector 108; the first base module 110 can be removably attached to the base link 120 by a connector 104; and/or the base link 120 can be removably attached to the second base module by a connector 106. In some embodiments, the connector 104 of the first base module 1 10, the connector 106 of the second base module, and/or the connector 108 of the optical module can be attached to one or more ports of the base link 120. The one or more ports of the base link 120 can provide a mechanical and/or electrical connection. In some embodiments, one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 can include connectors for mechanically and/or electronically linking the one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 to other components not shown herein including, but not limited to, a computer device such as a desktop computer, a mobile computer, and/or a mobile phone. This can advantageously allow for reconfiguration and/or transfer of data between the one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 with the linked device. In some embodiments, one or more components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can include connectors for mechanically and/or electronically linking the one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130 to a charging device so as to charge a battery. In some embodiments, two or more functions or features of any components disclosed and/or illustrated in this specification (e.g., 100, 110, 120, 130, etc.) can be functionally and/or mechanically fused or combined into a single component. For example, any function or feature of a base module 110, 130 can be included in the base link 120, and/or any function or feature of the base link 120 can be included in a base module 1 10, 130; further, any components illustrated and/or described in this specification can be permanently or semi-permanently attached to each other to form a unitary component.
[0028] The connectors 102, 104, 106 can comprise a mechanical and/or an electrical connection between one or more components. The mechanical connection can be configured to removably secure two or more components together in a manner that prevents inadvertent or unintentional separation but that permits easy disconnection when a user desires to reconfigure the communication system by removing and/or replacing components. For example, any two components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 can be removably secured to each other by way of selective attachment mechanisms, such as with one or more corresponding protrusions and indentations, one or more squeeze-release connections, one or more snap-fit connections, one or more screw connections, one or more biased-bearing connections, one or more friction fit connections, and/or one or more bayonet lock connections. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the mechanical connection can be designed such that a user can readily attach and remove the components without separate tools, without requiring removal of a housing of one or more of such components and/or without requiring removal of one or more adherents, such as glue or solder. Of course, in some embodiments, a tool can be provided to facilitate attachment and removal of the components.
[0029] The electrical connection can be configured to permit transmission of electrical energy between or among the components 100, 110, 120, 130 of the communication system. The electrical connection can be configured to be removably attachable in a manner that prevents inadvertent or unintentional separation but that permits easy disconnection when a user desires to reconfigure the communication system by removing and/or replacing components. The electronic connections can comprise end regions with exposed electrical conductors in or near the attachment regions of each component 100, 110, 120, 130 in a location and orientation that permits the exposed electrical conductors of one component 100, 1 10, 120, 130 to achieve selective electrical communication with the electrical conductors of another component 100, 110, 120, 130. In some embodiments, the corresponding electrical conductors can be selectively brought into contact in many ways, such as by abutting each other, overlapping each other, being received into or covering each other, or intermeshing with each other.
[0030] No component, structure, or feature is required, essential, or indispensable in any embodiments disclosed herein. Any component can be omitted. For example, in some embodiments, there is no base link 120, 220, 520, 620 or second base module 130, 230; or the communication system 10, 205 is not removable or capable of retrofitting attachment by a consumer; or the optical module 100, 200 is not removable from the first base module 1 10, 210. Any other component or structure or function illustrated in the figures or described in the text of this specification can be omitted in certain embodiments.
[0031] Figures 2A and 2B illustrate an example of an eyewear 240 retrofitted with an electronically and mechanically interconnected communication system 205 for obtaining information, processing information, and/or conveying information to a user of the eyewear. Figures 4 and 5 illustrate other examples of eyewear 540 and 640 likewise retrofitted with such a communication system. With reference first to Figure 2A, the communication system 205 can comprise an optical module 200, a first base module 210, a base link 220, and a second base module 230. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, each of these components 200, 210, 220, 230 can be both mechanically and electrically interconnected and can have structures and/or features that correspond to the respective components 100, 1 10, 120, 130 of Figure 1. Of course, as described in connection with Figure 1, in some embodiments, any or all of these components 200, 210, 220, 230 can be solely mechanically interconnected and/or not electronically interconnected. In some embodiments, such as the embodiment illustrated, eyewear 240 is a pre-existing eyewear product model which can be sold to a consumer with or without being attached with the communication system 205. The eyewear can comprise one or multiple (e.g., left and right) earstems 305 or other supporting structure for supporting the eyewear on the head of a wearer; one or more lenses 250 (monocular, for viewing by one eye only; unitary, with left and right eye viewing regions in a single lens; or dual lens, with separate left and right eye viewing regions); a nose bridge region 268; and first and second lateral regions 251, 253 (e.g., left and right sides of the eyewear). In some embodiments, one or more or all components of the communication system 205 as illustrated can be sold separately from the eyewear 240 to permit a consumer to attach such components to a previously or separately purchased eyewear product model.
[0032] The optical module 200 can comprise a proximal region that is attachable to a securing region in the communication system 205, such as a securing region on the first base module 210. Such attachment between the optical module 200 and the communication system 205 can be permanent and integral, or temporary and removable. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the optical module 200 can be attached to the first base module 210. In some embodiments, the optical module 200 and first base module 210 are formed as a single unitary component, or in some embodiments the optical module 200 can attach directly to a region of eyewear rather than to another component of the communication system 205 or can attach directly to the base link 220. The optical module 200 can comprise a distal region that extends away from the proximal region generally in the medial direction (e.g., generally toward the medial plane of the head of a wearer of the eyewear 240). The distal region of the optical module 200 can comprise a visual display element or light source on a rear-facing surface (e.g., toward the wearer's eye) of the optical module 200 that is configured to provide visual information to a user, such as by projecting an image onto a retina of an eye of a user of the eyewear 240 or by producing a display with an image to be viewed by the user of the eyewear 240. The visual display element can comprise one or more electronic structures, such as selectively illuminated microstructures, and/or one or more lenses, to create and focus light to be conveyed to a user of the eyewear.
[0033] In some embodiments, the light source is not located on the optical module 200, but rather is located on another component of the communication system, such as in the first base module 210, the second base module 230, and/or the base link 220, which is configured to convey light to the optical module 200. The optical module 200 can in turn comprise a light-conveying structure, such as a light pipe or fiber optic cable, for transferring light produced on another component toward an eye of the user of the eyewear 240.
[0034] Referring to Figure 3, an example of an image-forming and/or image conveying system 436 is illustrated. Many different types of such systems can be used in the communication system 10, 205. In some embodiments, the system 436 can include an electronics module 400 that receives image data from an image source 402. The image data can include information utilizable to create an image, such as placement and intensity of color in the image. The light source 404 can color the image in RGB and be modulated and combined utilizing the color combining optics 406, the photonics module 408, and the modulators 410. A scanner module 412, which can be mounted on or in the optical element 200, can project the optical beam onto the retina of the wearer in order to raster scan or convey the optical image onto the retina. In this regard, the scanner module 412 can include various micro electro-mechanical structures such as scanners 414, a diffuser 415, and a focusing lens 416. In some embodiments, the image can be conveyed in RGB at the rate of at least approximately 30 times per minute for premium resolution. The optical beam can be directly or indirectly projected toward the eye of the wearer. Therefore, although Figure 3 illustrates direct retinal projection, it is contemplated that many other image-forming processes and structure can be used. For example, the optical beam can be reflected off or refracted by other structures incorporated into the optical element, such as the first and second lenses of the eyeglass or other reflective surface.
[0035] In accordance with some embodiments, the scanner module 412, as discussed above, can be incorporated into the optical element and be configured to provide the optical beam which is projected toward the eye of the wearer. Thus, first and second transmission surfaces of the first and second optical elements can each be configured to include the scanner module 412. The first and second transmission surfaces can project the optical beam toward the eye of the wearer within an angular range of allowability.
[0036] The optical module 100, 200 can be formed to include the transmission component 440. The transmission component 440 can communicate the image data from the light sources 404 to the scanner module 412. In some embodiments, the transmission component 440 can be mounted on the optical module 100, 200, and can include an optical fiber or waveguide. When the scanner module 412 is separate from the first and second transmission surfaces, the transmission component 440 may be disposed outside of the optical module 100, 200.
[0037] Any of the components illustrated in Figure 3 or any components that help to accomplish the same or similar image-forming functions can be positioned or embedded within or can be supported by one or more of any of the components of the communication system 10, 205. For example, the power source and/ or the electronics module can be embedded within or contained within or supported by the first or second base modules 1 10, 210, 130, 230, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 or by one or more optical modules 100, 200.
[0038] With reference back to Figures 2A and 2B, the optical module or modules 100, 200 can be configured to be positioned and/or oriented in a plurality of positions in front of the eye or eyes of the wearer of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the positioning and/or orientation of the optical module or modules 100, 200 is accomplished by providing one or more adjustment or articulation regions: (a) in the optical module or modules 100, 200; (b) in the region of attachment where the optical module or modules 100, 200 connect with or are supported by any other component of the communication system 10, 205; and/or (c) in the other components of the communication system 10, 205 to which the optical module or modules 100, 200 are connected or on which the optical module or modules 100, 200 are supported, such as the first base module 110, 210, second base module 130, 230, and/or base link 120, 220, 520, 620.
[0039] In some embodiments, such as is illustrated in Figures 2A and 2B, the optical module 200 and/or one or more other components of the communication system 205 can include multiple different regions of adjustment or articulation to enable multidimensional movement of the optical display, such as two or three dimensional movement of the optical display. In some embodiments, the movement can include rotational movement, translational movement, sliding movement, and/or generally circular movement, etc. The adjustment or articulation regions can comprise one or more hinges, sliding components, ball joints, pistons, and/or any other suitable structure. The adjustment structure of the optical module or modules 100, 200 can comprise at least a first articulation region 207 (e.g., a first ball or swivel joint) at a base region located at or near the connection between the optical module or modules 100, 200 and the first base module 1 10, 210 (or another component of the communication system), and at least a second articulation region 209 (e.g., a second ball or swivel j oint) on the optical module or modules 100, 200. The first and/or second articulation regions 207, 209 can permit rotational, swiveling, pivoting, or other movement such as is illustrated with arrow 212 and arrow 214 in Figure 2A. In some embodiments, the second articulation 209 region can be located between an elongate shaft portion of the optical module or modules 100, 200 and a distal head region of the optical module or modules 100, 200 in which the image-forming or image-conveying components are located. A third articulation region 211 can be located on the elongate shaft portion of the optical module or modules 100, 200 to provide an additional or alternative degree of adjustment, such as a rotating adjustment as shown in arrow 212. In some embodiments, the third articulation region 211 can also provide translational movement, such as in a generally proximal-distal direction. In some embodiments, an additional articulation region can be provided to allow translation movement, such as in a generally proximal-distal direction or in any other direction.
[0040] The adjustment or articulation can help the wearer of the eyewear to adjust the optical module or modules 100, 200 to generally match and/or to accommodate the particular wearer's anatomical eye positioning, such as to generally fit the wearer's eye position from the lateral side of the user's head to the wearer's pupil and/or to generally correspond with the interpupilary distance (PD) between the wearer's pupils. The adjustment or articulation can be provided to help the wearer position the optical module or modules 100, 200 in a preferred position for a particular type of activity. For example, in a first activity such as bicycling, the optical module or modules 100, 200 may be positionable at a high position with respect to the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 since the wearer's head may frequently be directed downward with the wearer's eyes gazing at a steep upward angle. In a second activity, such as running or hiking, the optical module or modules 100, 200 may be positionable at a generally central position with respect to the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 since the wearer's head may be generally directed straight forward with the wearer's eyes gazing generally straight forward.
[0041] With continued reference to Figures 2A and 2B, in some embodiments, the optical module 200 can be disposed on a sliding piston or rod with respect to the first base module 110, 210 or other supporting structure in a biased or motion-resistant manner (e.g., using a spring-loaded piston or an air or liquid shock absorber or a resilient friction- inducing o-ring or other damping structure, etc.). Additionally or alternatively, the optical module 200 can be configured to automatically retract in a rearward direction toward a position under tension where the rearwardly facing display portion of the optical module 200 is configured to be positioned generally proximate to or abutting the front face or lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear 240 (e.g., using a spring or a resilient band or a compression-resistant structure such as a block of resilient material, etc., positioned inside of the optical module 200 and/or inside of the supporting structure for the optical module 200). In some embodiments, the optical module 200, or an elongate portion thereof, can be entirely or substantially entirely retracted into the first base module 1 10, 210 or into another structure of the communication system 205 for storage and/or for protection. In some embodiments, a user of the eyewear can articulate or adjust the position of the optical module 200 to a preferred position in multiple dimensions where the optical module 200 can remain generally fixed until deliberately readjusted or rearticulated by a user.
[0042] In a peripheral position mode, the optical module 200 can be rapidly moved (e.g., swiveled, rotated, and/or translated) away from the standard viewing mode (e.g., in a region generally in front of the eyewear 240 and/or generally in front of the lens 250 or lenses) to a peripheral position in situations when a wearer temporarily requires a substantially unobstructed field of vision through the eyewear. The optical module 200 can later be rapidly returned to the standard viewing mode. One or more adjustment features or settings previously made by the user can be preserved when the user transitions between the peripheral adjustment and standard viewing modes so that the user does not need to reconfigure fine adjustments each time the user transitions the optical module 200 between the peripheral and standard viewing modes.
[0043] In some embodiments, an interface 300 or light channel is provided in the distal region of the optical module 200. The interface 300 can achieve one or more functions at or near the boundary between the distal region of the optical module 200 and the front face of the lens 250 or lenses. For example, in some embodiments, the interface 300 can help to channel or direct the light produced by the optical module 200 toward the eye or eyes of the wearer; or the interface 300 can help resist ambient light interference or leakage into the region between the display portion of the optical module 200 and the lens 250 or lenses; or the interface 300 can help to cushion the optical module 200 or prevent the optical module from contacting the lens 250 or lenses and thereby scratching or otherwise damaging either or both components. In some embodiments, the interface 300 is dark to resist light reflection and/or the interface 300 is resilient or flexible.
[0044] With continued reference to Figures 2A and 2B, the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to the optical module 200. For example, the optical module 200 can be removed and replaced with a different optical module with a different aesthetic appearance or with different functionality; or the optical module 200 can be removed from the first base module 210 on one lateral side of the eyewear 240 and inserted into the second base module 230 on a generally opposing lateral side of the eyewear 240 to accommodate users' different left or right viewing preferences. In some embodiments, as illustrated, the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to a lateral region of an eyewear and/or to a first lateral region of the base link 220. For example, as shown in Figure 2B, the first base module 210 can be removably attachable to a port 271 of the base link 220. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, port 271 can include a mechanical connection 272 for mechanically linking the first base module 210 to the base link 220 and/or an electrical connection 273 for electrically linking the first base module 210 to the base link 220. In some embodiments, the port 271 can include a recessed interior portion within the base link 220 to facilitate alignment and connection of the first base module 210 to the base link 220. The first base module 210 can extend in a generally rearward direction, generally parallel with the first earstem 305. The first base module 210 can be configured to extend along the side of a user's head when the communication system is attached to the eyewear 240 and the eyewear is placed on a user's head.
[0045] The second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a second optical module (not shown). The second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a second lateral region of the base link 220 that can be generally opposite from the first lateral region of the base link 220. For example, as shown in Figure 2B, the second base module 230 can be removably attachable to a port 274 of the base link 220. As shown in the illustrated embodiment, port 274 can include a mechanical connection 275 for mechanically linking the second base module 230 to the base link 220 and/or an electrical connection 276 for electrically linking the second base module 230 to the base link 220. In some embodiments, the port 274 can include a recessed interior portion within the base link 220 to facilitate alignment and connection of the second base module 230 to the base link 220. The second base module 230 can extend in a generally rearward direction, generally parallel with a second earstem 305 and generally parallel to the first base module, configured to extend along the other lateral side of a user's head when the communication system is attached to the eyewear and the eyewear is placed on a user's head.
[0046] In some embodiments, a module, such as the first and second base modules 210, 230, can be removably attachable to a medial region of the eyewear, such as a nose bridge region 268. The base link 220 can include a port (not shown) similar to ports 271, 274 at or proximate the nose bridge region 268. In some embodiments, the module attached to the base link 220 at or proximate the nose bridge 268 can be configured to contact the nose bridge of a user of the system 10, 205. This can be advantageous especially if the module contains a physiological sensor configured to contact the skin of the user.
[0047] In some embodiments, the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 and/or any other component disclosed and/or illustrated herein can change shape between generally open (for use) and generally closed (for storage) configurations of the eyewear 240. For example, in a first open stage, the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 can comprise an elongate shape, and in a second closed stage, the first and/or second base modules 210, 230 can comprise a compact shape. As illustrated, each of the first and/or second base module 210, 230 can comprise a hinge or joint or other moving region 298 where the module 210, 230 can fold or bend or otherwise move to decrease the length of the module 210, 230 in a compact shape. In some embodiments, the portion of the first and/or second modules 210, 230 that is directly connected to the base link 220 is shorter than the portion behind the hinge or joint that extends further toward the rear of the wearer's head during the viewing position so that a majority of the first and/or second modules 210, 230 can be hingedly or pivotally moved generally behind the front face of the eyewear 240 or the lens 250 or lenses in a compact storage position (along with folding the earstems 305 generally behind the front face of the eyewear 240 or the lens 250 or lenses). In some embodiments, the position of the hinge or joint 298 on the first and/or second modules 210, 230 can be generally vertically aligned with the position of the hinge or joint 310 of either or both of the earstems 305.
[0048] In the illustrated embodiment of Figures 2A and 2B, the base link 220 extends from a first lateral 251 region of the eyewear 240 to a second lateral region 253 of the eyewear 240 that is generally opposite from the first lateral region 251. The base link 220 can extend along a lower side of a unitary lens 250 of eyewear 240 or along an underside of multiple lenses of an eyewear (such as eyewear 640 of Figure 5). In some embodiments, the base link 220 can extend along the bottom periphery of the unitary lens 250 without extending wholly upwards along the first and/or second lateral regions 251 , 253. The base link 220 can traverse the nose bridge region 268 of the eyewear 240. In some embodiments, the base link 220 can replace the nosepiece component of the preexisting eyewear 240. In some embodiments, as illustrated, the base link 220 can be shaped and/or oriented to closely or generally match and closely or generally correspond to shape and contours of the lower side of a lens 250 or lenses of an eyewear. The base link 220 can help to preserve the aesthetic appearance and the functional benefits of a particular lens or other eyewear structure through such shaping and/or orientation.
[0049] The base link 220 can comprise a variety of structures to achieve performance advantages in the eyewear 240. For example, the base link 220 can include resilient nose pads in a nose bridge portion 280 that face inwardly toward the user during use to cushion or to help properly and comfortably position the eyewear 240 on the user's face; and/or the base link 220 can include soft or resilient cushioning or sealing material along the periphery of the lens 250 or eyewear frame 290 (such as along the lower periphery) to create an obstruction or seal between the eyewear 240 and the user's face in order to resist or to control the flow of air or the ingress of foreign matter (e.g., dirt or dust) into the region between the user's eyes and the rear surface of the lens or lenses.
[0050] In some embodiments, the base link 220 can be shaped and/or structured to help attach the base link 220 to the eyewear 240. For example, the base link 220 can comprise a securing structure, such as a groove 277 or other concave cross- sectional shape, into which a bottom edge of the lens 250 or lenses of the eyewear can be inserted to help secure the base link 220 to such lens 250 or lenses. The groove can be substantially deeper than it is wide to help provide a secure connection between the base link 220 and the lens 250. The interior of the securing structure can comprise a slip- resistant, high-friction surface, such as a silicone or other resilient material, to resist inadvertent withdrawal of the lens 250 or lenses from the securing structure. In some embodiments, the base link 220 can be biased inwardly such that when the lens 250 or lenses or lens-mounting structure of the eyewear are received within the groove 277 or other securing structure, the base link 220 applies a biasing force towards the lens 250 or lenses to resist inadvertent withdrawal of the lens 250 or lenses from the groove 277 or other securing structure. In some embodiments, the base link 220 can include additional or alternative attaching features, such as a tightening clip or screw which can bias the base link 220 to the lens 250 or lenses or lens-mounting structure.
[0051] In some embodiments, the base link 220 can comprise one or more generally curved or generally horizontal bottom portions 260, one or more generally vertical side portions 270, and/or a nose bridge portion 280. The base link 220 can be generally rigid or generally resilient so as to be biased toward a generally upwardly concave shape formed by its component portions (e.g., one or more of portions 260, 270, 280) that generally matches or is slightly larger or slightly smaller than the lower profile of the lens 250 or lenses.
[0052] In some embodiments, when the base link 220 is attached to the lower edge of the eyewear 240, such as the lower edge of the lens 250 or lenses, an inwardly directed restoring force can be produced in the resilient base link 220 that urges one or more regions 260, 270, 280 of the base link 220 in an inward direction (generally toward the medial plane of the eyewear or wearer of the eyewear), securely against the sides and/or bottom of the lower region of the eyewear 240, such as the lower region of the lens 250 or lenses, to help retain the base link 220 on the eyewear 240. In some embodiments, as illustrated, the base link 220 attaches directly to a lower edge or lower region of a lens 250 or lenses; however, in some embodiments that include an eyewear frame with orbitals that extend partially or completely around a lower region of a lens 250 or lenses, the base link 220 can attach to and generally match the shape of the lower region of the eyewear orbital frame, without requiring direct attachment to a lens.
[0053] The base link 220 can comprise one or more connectors 295 that attach to the frame 290 and/or earstems 305 of the eyewear 240 at a securing region, such as at or near the region where the upper frame of the eyewear 240 joins the earstem 305 of the eyewear, to help retain the base link 220 to the eyewear. For example, the connectors can comprise one or more hooks, protrusions and indentions, latches, or other selectively connectable structure. In some embodiments, such as is illustrated in Figures 2A and 2B, the base link 220 can extend continuously and curvilinearly from a first lateral region 251 at or near an upper frame portion of the eyewear 240, to a first corner lateral region of the lens 250, along a bottom region of the lens 250, to a nose bridge region 268 of the eyewear 240, to a second corner lateral region of the lens 250, to a second lateral region 253 at or near the upper frame member. In some embodiments, the base link 220 can be configured to extend across one or more other regions of an eyewear, such as across an upper or top region of the eyewear 240. For example, the base link 220 can be configured to generally or closely match the shape of and removably connect with an upper portion of a front frame of an eyewear. In some embodiments, the base link 220 can be configured to extend solely across the lateral, lower, and/or bottom region of the eyewear 240.
[0054] As illustrated in Figures 2A-2B, 4 and 5, in some embodiments the base link 220, 520, 620 can be configured to closely or generally match or closely or generally correspond to a particular type of eyewear and/or a particular type of eyewear lens or lenses. As shown in Figures 2A-2B, 4 and 5, the lenses 250, 550, 650 of eyewear 240, 540, 640 each have a different lens profile or perimeter shape. The base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be formed to generally correspond to or generally follow this lens profile or perimeter. Base link 520 and 620 illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 can have structures and/or features that correspond to the base link 120 of Figure 1 and base link 220 of Figures 2A-2B described herein. In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be designed such that the base link extends around the periphery of the lens that is not attached to the frame of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is only attached to the periphery of the lens and not attached to the frame of the eyewear. Accordingly, the entire periphery of the lens can be surrounded by one of the frame and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620. In some embodiments, a base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be universal to multiple types of eyewear or eyewear lenses. For example, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be generally conformable or malleable to generally closely match the contours or shape of any of a variety of different types of eyewear to which it is intended to be secured. In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can comprise a series of spaced-apart attachment regions, such as snaps, clips, or grasping members, to help secure the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 to the eyewear. In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can itself be modular so as to permit the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 to be extended, shortened, or contoured using smaller subcomponents to construct a base link 120, 220, 520, 620 that generally matches the shape of the desired eyewear.
[0055] In some embodiments, the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 comprises one or a plurality of electrical conductors for conveying electrical power and/or information between a first region and a second region of the eyewear, such as between a first lateral region and a second lateral region of the eyewear. The base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can be generally or entirely hollow so that the electrical conductors can be contained within the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 and the conductors are not visible during use normal use of the eyewear. In some embodiments, at least the outer surface of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is made of a polymer or plastic material. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 is a conductor and can convey electrical energy between different regions of the eyewear 20, 240, 540, 640. The electrical conductors can be co-molded or tightly embedded within the material of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620, or the electrical conductors can be applied to an inner or outer portion of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 using a surface application, such as printing, painting, or deposition.
[0056] A plurality of different types of base links, such as base links 120, 220, 520, 620, with different functional or aesthetic characteristics (e.g., different shapes, sizes, colors, etc.), can be provided to enable a user to generally custom match a base link 220 in a retrofit manner with a particular type of lens or a particular type of eyewear, or to produce different desired aesthetic appearances. In some embodiments in which one or more components 100, 110, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 520, 620 of the communication system comprise modular connections, a user can interchange one or more of such components.
[0057] For example, a user can purchase a single optical module such as optical modules 100, 200, a single first base module such as first base modules 1 10, 210, a single second base module such as second base modules 130, 230, and multiple base links such as base links 120, 220, 520, 620 for use with different models of eyewear such as eyewear 20, 240, 540, 640. When a user desires to use a first model of eyewear with a communication system such as communication systems 10, 205, the user can rapidly attach the optical module to the first base module, the first base module to a first base link, and the first base link to the second base module, and then attach these assembled modular components to the desired eyewear lens and/or frame. When a user desires to use the first model of eyewear without the communication system, the user can rapidly and easily remove the communication system from the eyewear. When a user desires to use a second model of eyewear with the communication system, the user can remove the modular components of the communication system from the first model of eyewear or retrieve the communication system from a storage location, and then the user can remove the first base link from the first base module and/or from the second base module, and the user can attach a second base link to the first base module and/or to the second base module. The first and second base links can have different shapes to generally match or generally correspond to different lens and/or frame profiles of the eyewear to be used by the wearer. In another example, a user can purchase a set of components of a communication system, such as an optical module, a first base module, a base link, and a second optical module for use with a single eyewear. Later, as more advanced components are developed with different functionality or as a user's preferences change, a user can purchase a different optical module, a different first base module, and/or a different second base module, while retaining the same modular base link for use with the same initial eyewear .
[0058] In some embodiments, electrical power is provided by an onboard battery that is supported by or positioned within one of the components 100, 110, 120, 130, 200, 210, 220, 230, 520, 620 of the communication system 10, 205. In many embodiments, a battery is provided in either or both of the first or second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230. In some embodiments, a battery is provided in the base link 120, 220, 520, 620. External power sources may also be utilized. An external charger can be connected with a component of the communication system, such as with one of the first or second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620, to supply external electrical power to be stored in an onboard battery for later use. In some embodiments, an external battery can be connected to the communication system for extended use. For example, in some uses of eyewear, such as during bicycling or other activities, a battery can be stored in a helmet, backpack, utility belt, or other external location carried on the body, and placed in electrical connection with the communication system 10, 205, such as through either or both of the first and second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620. For example, either or both of the first and second base modules 110, 130, 210, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 can have one or more first conductive contact element(s), and a helmet or other external structure configured to be carried by a person can have one or more second conductive contact element(s) configured to be electrically connected to a battery located in the helmet or other external structure when the eyewear, communication system 10, 205, and external structure are worn by the user. In some embodiments, the conductive contact element(s) can be included on the frame of the eyewear. [0059] The communication system 10, 205 can comprise additional or alternative information-gathering or information-conveying structures, such as one or more microphones 294, speakers 296, lights, cameras 292, temperature sensors, heartbeat sensors, electrolyte sensors, and/or any transducers that can provide information about the user of the eyewear or the environment of the user of the eyewear. The information-gathering or information-conveying structures can be located in any suitable location or on any suitable component of the communication system and/or on the eyewear. For example, one or more microphones 294 or cameras 292 can be located on the optical module 200; one or more microphones 294 or speakers or earplugs can be located on the first or second base modules 1 10, 210, 130, 230 and/or the base link 120, 220, 520, 620; one or more temperature, heartbeat, or electrolyte sensors can be located in a region that provides close proximity or contact with the user's skin, such as on or near a nose bridge portion 280 of the base link 120, 220, 520, 620 or a module attached thereto.
[0060] It is emphasized that many variations and modifications may be made to the herein-described embodiments, the elements of which are to be understood as being among other acceptable examples. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure. Any of the steps described herein can be performed simultaneously or in an order different from the steps as ordered herein. The features and attributes of the specific embodiments disclosed herein may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0061] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, "can," "could," "might," "may," "e.g.," and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or states. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or states are in any way required for one or more embodiments.

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1. A modular communication system configured to be removably attachable to eyewear, the modular communication system comprising:
a base link comprising a first port, the base link being configured to be selectively attachable to and removable from eyewear by a user along a lower portion thereof; and
a first base module comprising a connector, the connector being selectively attachable to and removable from the port of the base link by a user.
2. The modular communication system of Claim 1, wherein the base link is shaped to correspond to a lens profile of a lens or a lens mount of the eyewear.
3. The modular communication system of Claim 2, wherein the base link extends along a bottom periphery of the lens or lens mount.
4. The modular communication system of Claims 2 or 3, wherein the base link is selectively attachable to and removable from the lens or lens mount.
5. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 2-4, the base link further comprising a securing structure configured to secure the base link to the lens or lens mount of the eyewear.
6. The modular communication system of Claim 5, wherein the securing structure is a groove formed along a surface of the base link.
7. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-6, the base link further comprising a connector configured to secure the base link to a frame of the eyewear.
8. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-6, wherein the base link is not selectively attachable to and removable from a frame of the eyewear.
9. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-8, wherein the connector of the first base module is selectively attachable to and removable from a port of a second base link by a user, the second base link being shaped to follow a different lens profile from that of the base link.
10. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-10, wherein the first port is positioned about a lateral region of the eyewear.
11. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-10, wherein the first port is positioned about a nose bridge region of the eyewear.
12. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-11, further comprising a second base module comprising a connector, the connector being selectively attachable to and removable from a second port of the base link.
13. The modular communication system according to Claim 12, wherein the first base module and the second base module are in electrical communication via the base link.
14. The modular communication system according to any of Claims 1-13, further comprising an optical module configured to display an image to a user.
15. The modular communication system according to Claim 14, wherein the optical module is configured to be selectively attachable to and removable from at least one of the the first base module, the second base module, and the base link.
16. The modular communication system according to Claim 14, wherein the optical module and the first base module are a single unitary component.
17. A modular communication system for eyewear comprising:
a first base module;
a base link selectively attachable to and removable from the first base module by a user, the base link and the first base module being configured to be in electrical communication when attached, and the base link being configured to attach to eyewear along a lower edge thereof; and
a second base module selectively attachable to and removable from the base link by a user, the second base module and the base link being in electrical communication when attached.
18. The modular eyewear communication system of Claim 17 further comprising an optical module configured to display an image to a user.
19. The modular eyewear communication system of Claim 18, wherein the optical module is configured to be selectively attachable to and removable from the first base module, and the optical module being configured to be in electrical communication with the first base module when attached.
20. The modular eyewear communication system of Claim 18 wherein the optical module and the first base module are a single unitary component.
21. The modular eyewear communication system of Claim 17 further comprising eyewear.
22. The modular eyewear communication system of Claim 17 wherein the communication system is configured to be attachable by a user in retrofitted engagement with a pre-existing eyewear.
23. An eyewear communication system comprising:
an eyewear portion comprising a frame portion and a lens portion;
a first base module; and
a base link selectively attachable to and removable from the eyewear by a user; wherein the base link and the first base module are configured to be selectively attachable to and removable from each other by a user, the base link and the first base module are configured to be in electrical communication when attached, and the base link is configured to be selectively attachable to and removable from the eyewear portion by a user.
24. The eyewear communication system of Claim 23, further comprising an optical module.
25. The eyewear communication system of Claim 24, wherein the first base module is removably attachable on a first lateral side of the eyewear portion.
26. The eyewear communication system of Claim 25, further comprising a second base module.
27. The eyewear communication system of Claim 26, wherein the second base module is removably attachable on a second lateral side of the eyewear portion.
28. The eyewear communication system of Claim 27, wherein the base link is removably attachable to at least one of the frame portion or the lens portion.
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