Wearable imaging device
First Claim
1. An imaging device is adapted to be worn on or about the body of a user, said imaging device comprising:
- a light source for emitting a light beam; and
a scanning optical assembly for steering the light beam biaxially onto an external surface, thereby generating an image.
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Abstract
An imaging device is disclosed that is portable and is adapted to be worn on or about the body of a user. The imaging device includes a light source that emits a beam of light and a scanning optical assembly for steering the light beam biaxially onto an external surface thereby generating an image. In one embodiment, the light beam is a laser. The image can be viewed on a variety of surfaces, e.g., a user'"'"'s hand or tabletop. An interaction means can be included for interaction between the user and the projected image. The imaging device can communicate with external computing devices, such as, devices connected via a personal area network. The imaging device does not require the user to focus the image when projecting it onto surfaces having different distances. Power consumption of the imaging device is minimized.
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23 Claims
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1. An imaging device is adapted to be worn on or about the body of a user, said imaging device comprising:
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a light source for emitting a light beam; and
a scanning optical assembly for steering the light beam biaxially onto an external surface, thereby generating an image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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- 5. A wearable electronic imaging device, comprising a display for projecting an image, said image generated by a scanned laser.
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17. A method of viewing information with a portable imaging device, said imaging device adapted to be worn by a user, comprising:
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providing a light source, said light source emitting a laser beam;
scanning the laser beam biaxially; and
providing a display, said display projecting the laser beam onto an external surface, thereby providing an image viewable to a user. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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