Eyewear with detachable adjustable electronics module
First Claim
1. A wearable electronically enabled interface system for providing audio and/or video interaction with a wearer, comprising:
- an eyewear frame configured to be worn by the wearer;
a module that is removably attachable to the eyewear frame, wherein the module comprises a speaker, an electronics module, and an articulating arm, the electronics module being configured to be in electrical communication with the speaker to provide audio communication to the wearer, wherein the articulating arm comprises the electronics module and further comprises a connector, a rotatable portion, and a rotatable joint coupling the connector and the rotatable portion, the rotatable portion configured to rotate relative to the eyewear frame and the connector via the rotatable joint while the module is attached to the eyewear frame;
a processor and software configured to provide the wearer with visual and/or voice-activated system commands for operating different functions of the electronically enabled interface system;
a GPS device for global position data; and
an accelerometer for detecting movement of the wearable support.
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Abstract
A detachable adjustable electronics module may be removably or permanently connected to eyewear. The module may include electronics for processing audio and/or video input and/or output signals. The module may be provided with an adjustable arm, for adjustably carrying a speaker. The module and/or the speaker may be adjusted relative to the wearer in any of the anterior-posterior direction, the inferior-superior direction and laterally. Rotation adjustments may also be accomplished. Eyewear may be provided with only a single module, on a single side, or with two modules, one on each side, such as to provide stereo audio or dual mono sound.
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29 Claims
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1. A wearable electronically enabled interface system for providing audio and/or video interaction with a wearer, comprising:
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an eyewear frame configured to be worn by the wearer; a module that is removably attachable to the eyewear frame, wherein the module comprises a speaker, an electronics module, and an articulating arm, the electronics module being configured to be in electrical communication with the speaker to provide audio communication to the wearer, wherein the articulating arm comprises the electronics module and further comprises a connector, a rotatable portion, and a rotatable joint coupling the connector and the rotatable portion, the rotatable portion configured to rotate relative to the eyewear frame and the connector via the rotatable joint while the module is attached to the eyewear frame; a processor and software configured to provide the wearer with visual and/or voice-activated system commands for operating different functions of the electronically enabled interface system; a GPS device for global position data; and an accelerometer for detecting movement of the wearable support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 21)
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9. A wearable electronically enabled interface system for providing audio and/or video interaction with a wearer, comprising:
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an eyewear frame configured to be worn by the wearer; an articulating arm separate from and carried by the frame, the articulating arm comprising a connector, a rotatable portion, and a rotatable joint coupling the connector and the rotatable portion, the rotatable portion configured to rotate relative to the eyewear frame and the connector via the rotatable joint while the articulating arm is attached to the eyewear frame, wherein the rotatable portion comprises an electronics module and a speaker; a processor and software configured for operating different functions of the interface system; and a voice activated control for controlling audio and/or video functions, wherein the electronics module is configured to be in electrical communication with the voice activated control. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23)
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24. A wearable electronically enabled interface system for providing audio and/or video interaction with a wearer, comprising:
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an eyewear frame configured to be worn by the wearer; an articulating arm separate from and carried by the frame, the articulating arm comprising a connector, a rotatable portion, and a rotatable joint coupling the connector and the rotatable portion, the rotatable portion configured to rotate relative to the eyewear frame and the connector via the rotatable joint while the articulating arm is attached to the eyewear frame, wherein the rotatable portion comprises an electronics module; and a processor and software configured for operating different functions of the interface system. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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