Wearable electronic device with articulated joint
First Claim
1. A wearable device comprising:
- a frame defining one or more optical element holders configured to hold respective optical elements for viewing by a user in a viewing direction;
an elongate temple moveably connected to the frame for holding the frame in position when the device is worn by the user; and
an articulated joint connecting the temple and the frame to permit movement of the temple relative to the frame between a wearable position in which the temple is generally aligned with the viewing direction, and a collapsed position in which the temple extends generally transversely to the viewing direction, the articulated joint including a base foot fixed to the frame and oriented transversely to the viewing direction, wherein the base foot is additionally a portion of a housing of the frame that is integrated into the housing, wherein the base foot is abutted along one or more internal surfaces disposed within the frame in a conductive heat exchange relationship by one or more heat sinks internal to the frame.
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems for electronic wearable devices such as smart glasses are described. The wearable device can comprise a frame, an elongate temple and an articulated joint. The frame can define one or more optical element holders configured to hold respective optical elements for viewing by a user in a viewing direction. The temple can be moveably connected to the frame for holding the frame in position when the device is worn by the user. The articulated joint can connect the temple and the frame to permit movement of the temple relative to the frame between a wearable position in which the temple is generally aligned with the viewing direction, and a collapsed position in which the temple extends generally transversely to the viewing direction. The articulated joint can include a base foot fixed to the frame and oriented transversely to the viewing direction.
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20 Claims
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1. A wearable device comprising:
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a frame defining one or more optical element holders configured to hold respective optical elements for viewing by a user in a viewing direction; an elongate temple moveably connected to the frame for holding the frame in position when the device is worn by the user; and an articulated joint connecting the temple and the frame to permit movement of the temple relative to the frame between a wearable position in which the temple is generally aligned with the viewing direction, and a collapsed position in which the temple extends generally transversely to the viewing direction, the articulated joint including a base foot fixed to the frame and oriented transversely to the viewing direction, wherein the base foot is additionally a portion of a housing of the frame that is integrated into the housing, wherein the base foot is abutted along one or more internal surfaces disposed within the frame in a conductive heat exchange relationship by one or more heat sinks internal to the frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A pair of smart glasses, the smart glasses comprising:
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a frame defining one or more optical element holders configured to hold respective optical elements for viewing by a user in a viewing direction; an elongate temple moveably connected to the frame for holding the frame in position when the device is worn by the user; onboard electronic components housed in the frame in a first end portion located at a lateral end of the frame, the first end portion projecting rearward relative to the one or more optical element holders and comprising a housing that defines a cavity configured to receive the onboard electronic components therein; and a hinge assembly connecting the temple to the frame, the hinge assembly having a base foot that forms substantially an entirety of a rear end face of the housing that interfaces with the temple, wherein the base foot is configured to facilitate a connection and load transfer between the housing and the base foot. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A pair of smart glasses, the smart glasses comprising:
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a frame defining one or more optical element holders configured to hold respective optical elements for viewing by a user in a viewing direction; an elongate temple moveably connected to the frame for holding the frame in position when the device is worn by the user; onboard electronic components housed in the frame in a first end portion located at a lateral end of the frame, the first end portion projecting rearward relative to the one or more optical element holders and comprising a housing that defines a cavity configured to receive the onboard electronic components therein; and a hinge assembly connecting the temple to the frame, the hinge assembly having a base foot that is a portion of the housing of the frame and is integrated into the housing, the base foot includes one or more features to facilitate a connection and load transfer between the housing and the base foot, wherein the base foot is abutted along one or more internal surfaces disposed within the frame in a conductive heat exchange relationship by one or more heat sinks internal to the frame. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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