Apparatus and methods for altering the appearance of wearable devices
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1. A wearable device, comprising:
- an ear cup;
one or more visual features that displays a representation of one of an intensity of sound in the ear cup and a vibration of the ear cup;
wherein the one or more visual features comprise a mass-spring system that amplifies motion of the ear cup, wherein the mass-spring system comprises;
at least one flexure mechanically coupled to the ear cup housing; and
at least one mass suspended from each of the at least one flexure; and
wherein the at least one mass comprises at least one of;
a plate with passive visual features that visually amplify the movement of a transparent oscillating plate with Moiré
patterns; and
an oscillating plate with lenticular printing.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for altering the appearance of wearable device are disclosed. The apparatus may statically or dynamically alter the appearance of the wearable.
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1. A wearable device, comprising:
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an ear cup; one or more visual features that displays a representation of one of an intensity of sound in the ear cup and a vibration of the ear cup; wherein the one or more visual features comprise a mass-spring system that amplifies motion of the ear cup, wherein the mass-spring system comprises; at least one flexure mechanically coupled to the ear cup housing; and at least one mass suspended from each of the at least one flexure; and wherein the at least one mass comprises at least one of; a plate with passive visual features that visually amplify the movement of a transparent oscillating plate with Moiré
patterns; andan oscillating plate with lenticular printing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A wearable device, comprising:
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an ear cup; one or more visual features that displays a representation of one of an intensity of sound in the ear cup and a vibration of the ear cup; wherein the one or more visual features comprise a mass-spring system that amplifies motion of the ear cup, wherein the mass-spring system comprises; at least one flexure mechanically coupled to the ear cup housing; and at least one mass suspended from each of the at least one flexure; and wherein the wearable device comprises at least one of; a plate with passive visual features that visually amplify the movement of said transparent oscillating plate with Moiré
patterns oran oscillating plate with lenticular printing. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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