Handset with virtual reality goggles
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1. A system, comprising:
- a handset for an entertainment system of a transportation vehicle, the handset having virtual reality (VR) goggles coupled to a seat using a cord for enabling a user to place the handset for use in a user desired position, without the handset being integrated to a seat headrest of the seat;
wherein the cord supplies power to the handset and is also used for transmitting data to and from the handset;
wherein the handset includes a first segment having options for controlling a passenger seat function including at least one of interfacing with a transportation vehicle crew member and controlling a display provided by the entertainment system and a second segment with a display screen for displaying VR content, when the handset operates as the VR goggles;
wherein the display screen of the handset also displays content provided by the entertainment system in addition to the VR content, when the transportation vehicle does not include a seat display device; and
wherein the handset includes an inside supporting the display screen in a position facing towards the eyes of the user when the handset is worn as VR goggles, and an outside surface supporting the first segment in which the first segment comprises a display panel facing in a direction opposite from that of the display screen.
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Abstract
A handset for an entertainment system of a transportation vehicle having virtual reality (VR) goggles is provided. The handset is coupled to a seat using a cord and includes a first segment having options for controlling a passenger seat function and a second segment with a display screen for displaying VR content, when the handset operates as the VR goggles.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a handset for an entertainment system of a transportation vehicle, the handset having virtual reality (VR) goggles coupled to a seat using a cord for enabling a user to place the handset for use in a user desired position, without the handset being integrated to a seat headrest of the seat;
wherein the cord supplies power to the handset and is also used for transmitting data to and from the handset;wherein the handset includes a first segment having options for controlling a passenger seat function including at least one of interfacing with a transportation vehicle crew member and controlling a display provided by the entertainment system and a second segment with a display screen for displaying VR content, when the handset operates as the VR goggles; wherein the display screen of the handset also displays content provided by the entertainment system in addition to the VR content, when the transportation vehicle does not include a seat display device; and wherein the handset includes an inside supporting the display screen in a position facing towards the eyes of the user when the handset is worn as VR goggles, and an outside surface supporting the first segment in which the first segment comprises a display panel facing in a direction opposite from that of the display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system, comprising:
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a handset for an entertainment system of a transportation vehicle, the handset having virtual reality (VR) goggles coupled to a seat using a cord for enabling a user to place the handset for use in a user desired position, without the handset being integrated to a seat headrest of the seat;
wherein the cord supplies power to the handset and is also used for transmitting data to and from the handset;wherein the handset includes a display screen for displaying VR content, when the handset operates as the VR goggles and provides options for controlling a passenger seat function including at least one of interfacing with a transportation vehicle crew member and controlling a display provided by the entertainment system; wherein the display screen of the handset also displays content provided by the entertainment system in addition to the VR content, when the transportation vehicle does not include a seat display device; and wherein the handset includes an inside supporting the display screen in a position facing towards the eyes of the user when the handset is worn as VR goggles, and an outside surface supporting a first segment of the handset in which the first segment comprises a display panel facing in a direction opposite from that of the display screen. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A handset for an in-flight entertainment system of an aircraft, comprising:
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a first segment having options for controlling a passenger seat function on the aircraft including at least one of interfacing with a transportation vehicle crew member and controlling a display provided by the entertainment system; and a second segment with a display screen for displaying VR content, when the handset operates as a VR goggles;
wherein the handset is coupled to an aircraft seat using a cord for enabling a user to place the handset for use in a user desired position;wherein the cord supplies power to the handset and is also used for transmitting data to and from the handset; wherein the display screen of the handset also displays content provided by the entertainment system of the aircraft in addition to the VR content, when the aircraft does not include a seat display device; and wherein the handset includes an inside supporting the display screen in a position facing towards the eyes of the user when the handset is worn as VR goggles, and an outside surface supporting the first segment in which the first segment comprises a display panel facing in a direction opposite from that of the display screen. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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