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公开(公告)号:US12238494B1
公开(公告)日:2025-02-25
申请号:US18680434
申请日:2024-05-31
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
IPC: G10L17/22 , G02C11/00 , H04R1/10 , H04R5/033 , G10K11/178
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 an electrical connector having a conductive pad to connect to a corresponding conductive contact of a counterpart connector. The headset can also include an area for attachment via magnetic force.
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公开(公告)号:US11988897B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-21
申请号:US16182969
申请日:2018-11-07
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
CPC classification number: G02C11/10 , G02C5/143 , G02C5/146 , G02C11/06 , H02J7/0045 , G02C2200/08
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20240094800A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-21
申请号:US18519802
申请日:2023-11-27
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
CPC classification number: G06F3/01 , G02C5/001 , G02C5/14 , G02C5/143 , G02C11/10 , G06F1/163 , G10L15/22
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 an electrical connector having a conductive pad to connect to a corresponding conductive contact of a counterpart connector. The headset can also include a touch-sensitive input surface.
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公开(公告)号:US11644693B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-09
申请号:US17873104
申请日:2022-07-25
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11630331B2
公开(公告)日:2023-04-18
申请号:US16424018
申请日:2019-05-28
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
Abstract: In one embodiment, an eyewear for a user includes an eyewear frame, electrical circuitry at least partially in the eyewear frame, and a touch sensitive input surface on the eyewear frame configured to provide an input to the electrical circuitry to perform a function via touching the touch sensitive input surface. In another embodiment, the eyewear includes a switch with at least two operational states. The operational states of the switch can be configured to be changed by sliding a finger across the touch sensitive input surface of the frame.
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公开(公告)号:US20220357599A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-10
申请号:US17873104
申请日:2022-07-25
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20210271116A1
公开(公告)日:2021-09-02
申请号:US17323015
申请日:2021-05-18
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: David Chao , Thomas A. Howell , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
IPC: G02C11/00
Abstract: Novel eyewear apparatuses including a display are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus also includes a frame. The frame includes a side region that includes an extendable arm. The first end of the extendable arm is attached to the frame and a second end of the extendable arm is attached to the display. The side region includes a cavity, where the extendable arm is adapted to retract back. The extendable arm is further adapted to extend out of the cavity and orient the display to be visually observable by a user of the eyewear apparatus. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a concave reflective and an image source. The image source and the concave reflective surface are oriented to enable a user of the eyewear apparatus to view at least an image from the image source as reflected by the concave reflective surface.
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公开(公告)号:US11086147B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-10
申请号:US16127957
申请日:2018-09-11
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20200012127A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-09
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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20190318589A1
公开(公告)日:2019-10-17
申请号:US16382036
申请日:2019-04-11
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
Abstract: Novel methods and apparatus regarding electronic eyewear are disclosed. Different embodiments can be applicable for seniors. One embodiment includes an eyewear that can charge when placed in an eyewear case. A user can access a live operator by tapping a button at the eyewear. The live operator can connect the user to a person. The eyewear can detect falls. In another embodiment, the eyewear with a digital assistant can be voice activated, and can provide assistance via the digital assistant. In yet another embodiment, the eyewear includes a position identifying system to identify a position of the eyewear. In one embodiment, the eyewear could wirelessly interact with a device coupled to an apparatus in the vicinity of the eyewear.
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