公开(公告)号：US20230359266A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US18224793

申请日：2023-07-21

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G02C5/14

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C5/143 ,  G02C5/14

Abstract: In one embodiment, an eyewear frame for a user includes at least a front portion with two side portions; two speakers, one in each side portion; a connection region at one side portion, with an electrical connector having two conductive pads to connect to corresponding conductive contacts of a counterpart connector; a rechargeable battery; a microphone in the frame; and wireless communication circuitry in the frame. The connection region can be provided at an inside surface of one of the side portions. The eyewear frame can also include a touch-sensitive input surface on the eyewear frame configured to provide an input to the frame to perform a function. Another embodiment includes a headset with a touch-sensitive input surface and an electrical connector having a conductive pad to connect to a corresponding conductive contact of a counterpart connector.

公开(公告)号：US11803069B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-31

申请号：US18129660

申请日：2023-03-31

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G02C5/14

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C5/14 ,  G02C5/143

Abstract: In one embodiment, an eyewear frame for a user includes at least a front portion with two side portions; two speakers, one in each side portion; a connection region at one side portion, with an electrical connector having two conductive pads to connect to corresponding conductive contacts of a counterpart connector; a rechargeable battery; a microphone in the frame; and wireless communication circuitry in the frame. The connection region can be provided at an inside surface of one of the side portions. The eyewear frame can also include a touch-sensitive input surface on the eyewear frame configured to provide an input to the frame to perform a function. Another embodiment includes a headset at least with a touch-sensitive input surface and an electrical connector having a conductive pad to connect to a corresponding conductive contact of a counterpart connector.

公开(公告)号：US20230273464A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US18144557

申请日：2023-05-08

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C5/14

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C5/14

Abstract: Techniques for providing wearable electronic devices with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear to facilitate audio support including enhanced hearing. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. The wearable electronic devices with electronic components can, for example, provide audio output, audio enhancements, or event-related audio content.

公开(公告)号：US11644361B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-09

申请号：US17681593

申请日：2022-02-25

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G01J1/44 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  G01J1/0238 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C11/10 ,  A61B5/746 ,  G01J2001/0257

Abstract: Eyewear having monitoring capability, such as for radiation or motion, is disclosed. Radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infrared (IR) radiation or light, can be measured by a detector. The measured radiation can then be used in providing radiation-related information to a user of the eyewear. Motion can be measure by a detector, and the measured motion can be used to determine whether the eyewear is being worn.

公开(公告)号：US11204512B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-21

申请号：US16574254

申请日：2019-09-18

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C1/00 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C5/14

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear (e.g., eyeglasses) without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. Often, the electrical components can be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. In some embodiments, tethered electrical components can be coupled to electrical components in or attached to a pair of eyeglasses. Tethered electrical components, alone or in combination with eyeglass electrical components can be used for a variety of different applications and uses.

公开(公告)号：US20210364828A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-25

申请号：US17395509

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/14 ,  G02C11/06

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear, such as within an extended endpiece. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180348050A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US16102859

申请日：2018-08-14

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： THOMAS A. HOWELL ,  DAVID CHAO ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/00 ,  G01J1/44 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/429 ,  A61B5/746 ,  G01J1/0238 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/0257 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C11/10

Abstract: Eyewear having radiation monitoring capability is disclosed. Radiation, such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation, infrared (IR) radiation or light, can be measured by a detector. The measured radiation can then be used in providing radiation-related information to a user of the eyewear. Advantageously, the user of the eyewear is able to easily monitor their exposure to radiation.

公开(公告)号：US20170146829A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15396428

申请日：2016-12-31

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  F21V33/00

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02C5/143 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C2200/08 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170131575A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15409723

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: Ingeniospec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C11/06 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G02C5/14

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02C5/143 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C2200/08 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0052

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. The electrical components can be partially or completely internal to eyewear. The electrical components can also be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere. Apparatus for presenting after-market electrical components are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170090219A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15375423

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Howell ,  David Chao ,  C. Douglass Thomas ,  Peter P. Tong

IPC: G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/14 ,  G02C11/06 ,  G02C5/00

CPC classification number: G02C11/10 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C5/14 ,  G02C11/06

Abstract: Techniques for providing eyewear with electrical components are disclosed. The electrical components can provide electrical technology to eyewear (e.g., eyeglasses) without having to substantially compromise aesthetic design principles of the eyewear. Often, the electrical components can be attached to the eyewear as an after-market enhancement. The electrical components can operate independently or together with other electrical components provided elsewhere.