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EYEGLASS FRAME WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT FUNCTIONALITY

  • US 20130235331A1
  • Filed: 03/07/2012
  • Published: 09/12/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device, comprising:

  • a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user, the frame including first and second rims with lenses affixed therein and a bridge portion positioned between the first and second rims, the bridge portion being configured to rest on a portion of the nose of the user, the frame further including first and second temple portions extending away from the rims to respective ends thereof, wherein the first and second temple portions are configured to be positioned over respective first and second temples of the user with the ends disposed near first and second ears of the user;

    a display element positionable over one of the first and second lenses;

    a housing having an arm portion affixed to the first temple portion of the frame and defining a longitudinal axis, the housing also including an elbow portion defining a display end of the housing and supporting the display element such that the display element extends along a display axis that is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis;

    image generating means disposed within the housing and configured for generating an image presentable to the user on the display element; and

    an input device affixed to the housing and configured for receiving from the user an input associated with a function, the function being related to information that is presentable on the display element.

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