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公开(公告)号:US11921355B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-05
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
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:US11852901B2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-26
申请号:US17942347
申请日:2022-09-12
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
CPC classification number: G02C11/10 , G06F1/163 , G10L15/26 , H04M1/05 , H04M1/6066 , H04M2250/02
Abstract: In one embodiment, an eyeglass frame includes a lens holder, a first temple with a first end close to the lens holder and a second end, a second temple, an electrical connector and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board with at least one electrical component can be in the first temple. The connector can be close to the first end of the first temple, facing downward, and electrically connected to the at least one electrical component. In another embodiment, an eyeglass frame includes a first printed circuit board, with at least one electrical component. The first printed circuit board can be connected to an electrical component at the frame via a second printed circuit board. In an embodiment, a pair of glasses can perform hearing enhanced functions to enhance audio signals for the user to hear. One embodiment is configured to be a headset.
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公开(公告)号:US11829518B1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-28
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
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 a touch-sensitive input surface and an electrical connector having a conductive pad to connect to a corresponding conductive contact of a counterpart connector.
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公开(公告)号:US20230236444A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-27
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
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:US20230057654A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-23
申请号:US17942347
申请日:2022-09-12
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
IPC: G02C11/00
Abstract: In one embodiment, an eyeglass frame includes a lens holder, a first temple with a first end close to the lens holder and a second end, a second temple, an electrical connector and a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board with at least one electrical component can be in the first temple. The connector can be close to the first end of the first temple, facing downward, and electrically connected to the at least one electrical component. In another embodiment, an eyeglass frame includes a first printed circuit board, with at least one electrical component. The first printed circuit board can be connected to an electrical component at the frame via a second printed circuit board. In an embodiment, a pair of glasses can perform hearing enhanced functions to enhance audio signals for the user to hear. One embodiment is configured to be a headset.
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公开(公告)号:US20220335792A1
公开(公告)日:2022-10-20
申请号:US17856954
申请日:2022-07-02
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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公开(公告)号:US11326941B2
公开(公告)日:2022-05-10
申请号:US16703805
申请日:2019-12-04
Applicant: IngenioSpec, LLC
Inventor: Thomas A. Howell , David Chao , C. Douglass Thomas , Peter P. Tong
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11243416B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-08
申请号:US16049120
申请日:2018-07-30
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20210364827A9
公开(公告)日:2021-11-25
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
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:US10777048B2
公开(公告)日:2020-09-15
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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