Dual-mode eyeglasses

• US 9,781,244 B2
• Filed: 07/02/2013
• Issued: 10/03/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kevin Griffin
• Original Assignee: Kevin Griffin
• Inventors: Griffin, Kevin
• Primary Examiner(s): GALKA, LAWRENCE STEFAN
• Application Number:
  US13/934,041
• Publication Number:
  US 20140002753A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,554 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/12 involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmisison or distribution systems protocols for networked virtual reality, networked games H04L29/06034
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/30 Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/327 using wireless networks, e.g. Wi-Fi® or piconet
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/34 using peer-to-peer connections
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/35 Details of game servers
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/358 Adapting the game course according to the network or server load, e.g. for reducing latency due to different connection speeds between clients
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/60 Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/204 the platform being a handheld device
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/534 for network load management, e.g. bandwidth optimization, latency reduction
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/538 for performing operations on behalf of the game client, e.g. rendering
• CPC Class Codes: G02C 11/10 Electronic devices other than hearing aids
• CPC Class Codes: G08C 23/04 using light waves, e.g. infrared
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72412 using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/40 Client devices specifically adapted for the reception of or interaction with content, e.g. set-top-box [STB]; Operations thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4122 additional display device, e.g. video projector digital output for controlling a plurality of local displays G06F3/1423
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/41265 having a remote control device for bidirectional communication between the remote control device and client device unidirectional remote control device H04N21/42204
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/42202 environmental sensors, e.g. for detecting temperature, luminosity, pressure, earthquakes
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/42204 User interfaces specially adapted for controlling a client device through a remote control device; Remote control devices therefor constructive details of casings for the remote control device H01H9/0235; user interfaces for controlling a tuning device of a television receiver through a remote control H03J9/00; remote control of peripheral devices connected to a television receiver through the remote control device of the television receiver H04B1/205
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/43637 involving a wireless protocol, e.g. Bluetooth, RF or wireless LAN [IEEE 802.11] arrangements for wireless networking or broadcasting of information in indoor or near-field type systems H04B10/114
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/4781 Games
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/482 : End-user interface for program selection broadcast systems using EPGs H04H60/72
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6125 : involving transmission via Internet transmission by internet of broadcast information H04H60/82
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/6137 : involving transmission via a telephone network, e.g. POTS
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/64322 : IP
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/80 : Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 88/06 : adapted for operation in multiple networks or having at least two operational modes, e.g. multi-mode terminals

Abstract

Methods, systems, and techniques for dual-mode communication are provided. Example embodiments provide a an enhanced mobile device that includes a CPU, a low latency transceiver, and a high latency transceiver. The enhanced mobile device is in communication with a console via both the low latency transceiver and the high latency transceiver. The console also includes a CPU, a low latency transceiver, and a high latency transceiver. In some embodiments, the low latency communication channel is used to transmit control messages to an entertainment console whereas the high latency communication channel is used to communicate data between the mobile device and the entertainment console. The dual-mode communication may be used in different scenarios, including entertainment applications, such as with dual-mode eyeglasses.

Claims

1. A system for home entertainment, the system comprising:

wearable dual-mode eyeglasses including a translucent display, a low latency transmitter that is communicatively coupled to an entertainment console, a high latency transceiver that is communicatively coupled to the entertainment console, and a processing module, wherein the display, the low latency transmitter, the high latency transceiver, and processing module are integrated into the dual-mode eyeglasses, the processing module configured to;

transmit game control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter;

communicate game data messages with the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver, wherein at least some of the game data messages include video data; and

present, on the integrated display of the dual-mode eyeglasses, entertainment data received from the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver, wherein at least some of the entertainment data comprise video data.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses includes integrated position sensors configured to sense the position and/or orientation of a head of a user wearing the dual-mode eyeglasses, and wherein the module is further configured to transmit indications of the position and/or orientation of the head of the user to the entertainment console via the integrated low latency transmitter.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses includes an integrated low latency receiver configured to receive feedback commands from the entertainment console.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses and the entertainment console are located proximate to one another.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses and the entertainment console are located within 10 meters of one another.

6. The system of claim 4, wherein the entertainment console is a gaming console communicatively coupled to a display, and wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses communicates gaming control signals to the entertainment console via the integrated low latency transmitter of the dual-mode eyeglasses.

7. The system of claim 4, wherein the entertainment console is a set-top box communicatively coupled to a display and configured to present video programs on the display, and wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses communicates set-top box control signals to the entertainment console via the integrated low latency transmitter of the dual-mode eyeglasses.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the low latency transmitter is a 2.4 gigahertz transmitter with a latency of less than 10 milliseconds.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the low latency transmitter is a Bluetooth transceiver.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the low latency transmitter has a maximum range of about 10 meters.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the high latency transceiver communicates with the entertainment console via IP communication and/or via the Internet.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the high latency transceiver communicates via at least one of a Wi-Fi connection, a 3G connection, a 4G connection, and/or an LTE connection.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the low latency receiver of the dual-mode eyeglasses is not configured for receiving data from the entertainment console.

14. The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes the entertainment console.

15. A method for interacting with an entertainment console, the method comprising:

facilitating interaction with the entertainment console via wearable dual-mode eyeglasses that include a translucent display, a low latency transmitter communicatively coupled to the entertainment console, a high latency transceiver communicatively coupled to the entertainment console, and a processing module, and wherein the display, the low latency transmitter, the high latency transmitter, and the processing module are integrated into the dual-mode eyeglasses, by;

transmitting game control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter;

communicating game data messages with the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver, wherein at least some of the game data messages include video data; and

presenting, on the integrated display, entertainment data received from the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver, wherein at least some of the entertainment data comprises video data.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the facilitating interaction further comprises:

sensing position and/or orientation of a head of a user who is wearing the dual-mode eyeglasses;

transmitting indications of the position and/or orientation of the head of the user, the indications transmitted via the integrated low latency transmitter to the entertainment console; and

receiving feedback commands via the integrated low latency transmitter from the entertainment console, the feedback commands causing a feedback output device on the dual-mode eyeglasses to provide feedback to the user, the feedback including at least one of a sound, an image, or a vibration.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the facilitating interaction further comprises:

receiving control messages from an accessory device, the control messages received via a low latency receiver of the dual-mode eyeglasses; and

forwarding the control messages from the accessory device to the entertainment console.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the facilitating interaction further comprises:

causing the entertainment console to modify a game model for a gaming environment based on game control messages transmitted via the low latency transmitter, the gaming environment including multiple players each using wearable dual-mode eyeglasses with an integrated display, low latency transmitter, high latency transmitter, and processing module; and

receiving from the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver game data based on the modified game model.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the facilitating interaction includes playing an interactive video game executing on the entertainment console by:

transmitting gaming control messages via the low latency transmitter, wherein the low latency transmitter is a 2.4 GHz transmitter having a maximum range of 10 meters and a latency of less than 10 milliseconds; and

receiving gaming data via the high latency transceiver, wherein the high latency transceiver communicates using IP packets via a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the facilitating interaction includes viewing a video program received by the entertainment console, by:

transmitting video program selection and control messages via the low latency transmitter, wherein the low latency transmitter is a 2.4 GHz transmitter having a maximum range of 10 meters and a latency of less than 10 milliseconds;

receiving video data, audio data, or metadata from a selected video program via the high latency transceiver, wherein the high latency transceiver communicates using IP packets via a Wi-Fi or cellular network; and

presenting at least some of the program video data via the integrated display of the dual-mode eyeglasses.

21. The method of claim 15, further comprising:

automatically selecting one of the low latency transmitter or the high latency transceiver for communication with the entertainment console, based on a type of data or an amount of data being communicated between the dual-mode eyeglasses and the entertainment console.

22. The method of claim 15, wherein the low latency transmitter is a first low latency transmitter and the dual-mode eyeglasses includes a second low latency transmitter, and further comprising:

automatically determining to communicate via the second low latency transmitter instead of the first low latency transmitter, based in part on the amount of data being communicated between the dual-mode eyeglasses and the entertainment console via the first low latency transmitter.

23. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter further comprises:

transmitting gaming control signals via the low latency transmitter.

24. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter further comprises:

transmitting control messages via an infrared communication module of the dual-mode eyeglasses.

25. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter further comprises:

transmitting control messages via a 2.4 gigahertz communication transmitter of the dual-mode eyeglasses.

26. The method of claim 15, wherein the transmitting control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter further comprises:

transmitting control messages via a communication connection that has a latency of less than 15 milliseconds.

27. The method of claim 15, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses has a cellular communication module as the high latency transceiver and a 2.4 gigahertz transmitter as the low latency transmitter.

28. The method of claim 15, wherein the dual-mode eyeglasses has a Wi-Fi communication module as the high latency transceiver and a 2.4 gigahertz transmitter as the low latency transmitter.

29. A non-transitory computer-readable medium including contents that are configured, when executed, to cause a computing system to perform a method for interacting with an entertainment console, the method comprising:

facilitating interaction with the entertainment console via wearable dual-mode eyeglasses that includes a translucent display, a low latency transmitter communicatively coupled to the entertainment console, and a high latency transceiver communicatively coupled to the entertainment console, and a processing module, wherein the display, the low latency transmitter, the high latency transmitter, and processing module are integrated into the dual-mode eyeglasses, by;

transmitting game control messages to the entertainment console via the low latency transmitter;

communicating game data messages with the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver, wherein at least some of the game data messages include video data; and

presenting, on the integrated display, entertainment data received from the entertainment console via the high latency transceiver;

wherein at least some of the entertainment data comprise video data.

30. The computer-readable medium of claim 29, wherein the computer-readable medium is a memory in a mobile device.

31. The computer-readable medium of claim 29, wherein the contents are instructions that, when executed, cause the computing system to perform the method.