HEAD-MOUNTED DEVICE PROVIDING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AND MULTISENSORY EXPERIENCE

• US 20170112666A1
• Filed: 10/27/2015
• Published: 04/27/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Eye Labs, LLC
• Original Assignee: Eye Labs, LLC
• Inventors: Fateh, Sina
• Granted Patent: US 10,195,076 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 3/0083 provided with means for patient positioning
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 3/10 Objective types, i.e. instruments for examining the eyes independent of the patients' perceptions or reactions
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 9/0026 Ophthalmic product dispenser attachments to facilitate positioning near the eye
• CPC Class Codes: A62B 18/00 Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effortA62B17/00 takes precedence; anaesthetic masks A61M16/06
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0138 comprising image capture systems, e.g. camera
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/014 comprising information/image processing systems
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0178 Eyeglass type eyeglass details G02C
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0093 with means for monitoring data relating to the user, e.g. head-tracking, eye-tracking
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/017 Head mounted
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0172 characterised by optical features

Abstract

This application is related to a head-mounted display system and related methods for entertainment, diagnostics, and treatment. The HMD includes various sensors and tools to take physical measurements, perform physical procedures, adjust physical conditions, or manipulate digital data. In some embodiments, the HMD produces different types of sensory stimuli, such as releasing or filtering certain compounds in liquid or aqueous forms in the space near the HMD, or adjusting different physical features of the space near the HMD, such as temperature and flow, to enhance the augmented or virtual reality environment being displayed. In some embodiments, the HMD performs regular monitoring, a specific examination, a surgical intervention, or other care procedures on the eyes automatically or in conjunction with a device of an eye care professional across a computer network to care for the user'"'"'s eyes in real time or on an ongoing basis.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a plurality of interchangeable medical instruments associated with a head mounted device, said method comprising:

associating, by an electronics module, said plurality of medical instruments with a plurality of docking ports associated with said head mounted device, said head mounted device comprising glasses, a nose mask, and a facemask, wherein a medical instrument of said plurality of medical instruments can be mounted at said plurality of docking ports associated with said head mounted device, and wherein said medical instrument comprises an eye drop dispenser;

determining, by an electronics module, whether a condition for activating said medical instrument is satisfied, wherein said condition comprises whether said eye drop dispenser is associated with a docking port of said plurality of docking ports, a condition of a user'"'"'s eyes, content of a displayed image, or preferences associated with said user;

when said condition is satisfied, sending an instruction to said docking port associated with said eye drop dispenser, said instruction comprising an instruction to activate, and an amount of eyedrops to be dispensed; and

activating said medical instrument, according to said instruction.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein said condition comprises receiving an instruction from a device associated with a healthcare provider.

3. A head mounted system for entertainment, diagnostic, and treatment purposes, said head mounted system comprising:

glasses configured to communicate with a computer network, said glasses comprising;

a lens;

a frame comprising a plurality of glasses docking ports, said plurality of glasses docking ports configured to attach a plurality of glasses instruments to said glasses, wherein a glasses docking port of said glasses docking ports is configured to receive said plurality of glasses instruments, and wherein said plurality of glasses instruments comprises an eye drop dispenser;

a facemask configured to communicate with said computer network, said facemask comprising;

a nose mask comprising a plurality of nose mask docking ports configured to attach a plurality of nose mask instruments to said nose mask, wherein a nose mask docking port is configured to receive said plurality of nose mask instruments;

a mouth mask comprising a plurality of mouth mask docking ports configured to attach a plurality of mouth mask instruments to said mouth mask, wherein a mouth mask docking port of said mouth mask docking ports is configured to receive said plurality of mouth mask instruments; and

an electronics module configured to communicate with said computer network, said electronics module coupled to said glasses docking ports, said nose mask docking ports, and said mouth mask docking ports, said electronics module configured to;

send instructions to said glasses docking ports, said nose mask docking ports, and said mouth mask docking ports,

receive data from said glasses docking ports, said nose mask docking ports, and said mouth mask docking ports,

determine whether a condition for activating said eye drop dispenser is satisfied, wherein said condition comprises whether said eye drop dispenser is associated with a glasses docking port of said plurality of glasses docking ports, and a condition of a user'"'"'s eyes,

when said condition is satisfied, send an instruction to said glasses docking port associated with said eye drop dispenser, said instruction comprising an instruction to activate, and an amount of eyedrops to be dispensed.

4. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said glasses instruments further comprise:

a fluid reservoir configured to store a liquid or a gas, said fluid comprising a medication; and

an adjustable dispenser, coupled to said fluid reservoir, configured to receive instructions from said electronics module specifying an amount of said fluid to dispense.

5. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said nose mask instruments further comprise:

a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, said fluid comprising a liquid or a gas, and further said fluid comprising a medication; and

an adjustable dispenser, coupled to said fluid reservoir, configured to receive instructions from said electronics module specifying an amount of said fluid to dispense.

6. The head mounted system of claim 5, wherein said fluid comprises a scented gas.

7. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said mouth mask instruments further comprise:

a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, said fluid comprising a liquid or a gas, and further said fluid comprising a medication; and

an adjustable dispenser, coupled to said fluid reservoir, configured to receive instructions from said electronics module specifying an amount of said fluid to dispense.

8. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said glasses instruments comprise a robotic arm configured to transport an object in and out of a user eye.

9. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said nose mask instruments comprise a robotic arm configured to transport an object in and out of a user nose.

10. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said mouth mask instruments comprise a robotic arm configured to transport an object in and out of a user mouth.

11. The head mounted system of claim 3, wherein said electronics module is configured to receive an instruction over said network, said instruction comprising an instrument ID, and a time to activate said instrument.

12-22. -22. (canceled)

23. A method for controlling a plurality of sensory stimulators associated with a head mounted device, said method comprising:

associating, by an electronics module, said plurality of sensory stimulators with a plurality of docking ports associated with said head mounted device, said head mounted device comprising glasses, a nose mask, and a facemask, and wherein an first sensory stimulator of said plurality of sensory stimulators is mounted at said plurality of docking ports associated with said head mounted device;

determining, by an electronics module, whether a condition for activating the first sensory stimulator is satisfied, wherein said condition comprises whether said first sensory stimulator is mounted on a first docking port, and receipt of an embedded metadata cue associated with video displayed in the head mounted device;

when said condition is satisfied, sending an instruction to said docking port associated with said instrument, said instruction comprising an action to be performed; and

activating said first sensory stimulator, according to said instruction.

24. The method of claim 23, wherein said condition comprises receiving an instruction from a device wirelessly communicative to the head mounted device.

25. The method of claim 23, wherein said determining comprises:

detecting rain in said video displayed in the head mounted device;

determining whether the first sensory stimulator is a water dispenser and is mounted at said first docking port;

when said water dispenser is associated with said first docking port, sending an instruction to said first docking port to dispense water.

26. The method of claim 23, further comprising:

mounting a scent dispenser with said first docking port;

receiving an external instruction from a device wirelessly communicative to the head mounted device; and

dispensing scents, according to said instruction, wherein said instruction comprises an ID associated with said scent dispenser, an amount of scent to dispense, and a time at which to dispense said scents.

27. The method of claim 23, further comprising:

mounting a folded eye speculum with said head mounted device;

receiving a first instruction from a device associated with a healthcare provider, said first instruction comprising an ID associated with said eye speculum, and a directive to expand;

expanding said folded eye speculum, according to said first instruction;

receiving a second instruction from said device associated with said healthcare provider, said second instruction comprising an ID associated with said eye speculum, and a directive to fold; and

folding said eye speculum, according to said second instruction.

30. The method of claim 23, comprising adjusting an opaqueness associated with said head mounted device, according to said instruction, wherein said instruction comprises an ID associated with said lens, an command to adjust a level of opaqueness, a target level of opaqueness, a time to adjust said level of opaqueness.

31. The method of claim 23, wherein said determining comprises:

determining whether the first sensory stimulator is a water dispenser and is mounted at said first docking port;

when said water dispenser is associated with said first docking port, sending an instruction to said first docking port to dispense water.

32. The method of claim 23, wherein said determining comprises:

determining whether the first sensory stimulator is a water dispenser and is mounted at said first docking port;

when said water dispenser is associated with said first docking port, sending an instruction to said first docking port to dispense water.

28. (canceled)

29. (canceled)

33. A head mounted device including sensory stimulation comprising:

glasses connected to a computer network and a local processor, wherein the glasses are configured to display video data on lenses;

speakers mounted on the glasses;

a sensory stimulator mounted on one of a plurality of docking ports on said head mounted device, said sensory stimulator comprising any of;

a nose mask, a facemask, or lens mounted device; and

wherein is activated according to instructions received through a first docking port upon satisfaction of a condition, wherein said condition comprises whether said sensory stimulator is mounted on the first docking port, and receipt of an embedded metadata cue associated with video data displayed in on the lenses of the glasses, said instruction comprising an action to be performed.

34. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said sensory stimulator comprises a scent dispenser and the action performed is the release of scented material.

35. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said sensory stimulator comprises a taste dispenser and the action performed is the release of flavored material.

36. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said sensory stimulator comprises a water dispenser and the action performed is the release of spray water on a wearer'"'"'s face.

37. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said action performed is user adjustable in intensity.

38. The head mounted device of claim 33, further comprising a plurality of instruments including a camera directed at a user eye, and a microphone directed at a user mouth.

39. The head mounted device of claim 38, wherein said plurality of instruments includes an eye pressure sensor configured to measure a user eye pressure, and further configured to send said measurement to an electronic module.

40. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said condition further includes receipt of an external instruction from a device wirelessly communicative to the head mounted device.

42. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein said glasses are configured to lengthen or shorten to better fit a user.

43. The head mounted device of claim 33, wherein the glasses further comprise:

a second lens, configured to become transparent, semitransparent, and opaque based on said received instruction.