公开(公告)号：US20210026139A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16905828

申请日：2020-06-18

Applicant: Apple Inc

Inventor： Cameron A. HARDER ,  David A. KALINOWSKI

IPC: G02B27/01

Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include a light projection display element that is directly coupled to an assembly that includes a waveguide. Such a direct coupling can be achieved by bonding the light projection display element directly to a lens or other optical component that is, in turn, directly coupled to the waveguide. Such an optical module can be assembled outside of the head-mountable device for precision alignment and subsequently installed as an integrated unit. These measures can help maintain component alignment while allowing a head-mountable device to be lightweight and small in size.

公开(公告)号：US20210149203A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US17074399

申请日：2020-10-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chih Jen CHEN ,  Cameron A. HARDER

IPC: G02B27/01

Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include adjustment mechanisms to achieve optimal alignment of optical components during and/or after assembly thereof within the head-mountable device. The alignment mechanisms can be integrated into the head-mountable device itself. A light projecting display element can be adjustable based on operation of one or more actuators within the head-mountable device (e.g., within an arm) to adjust a position and/or orientation of the light projecting display element relative to the waveguide onto which it projects light. The adjustment mechanisms can adjust the display element during initial assembly and/or be operated by actuators that actively adjust the alignment as needed over time.

公开(公告)号：US20240393614A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-28

申请号：US18693925

申请日：2022-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian S. LAU ,  John RAFF ,  Cameron A. HARDER ,  David A. KALINOWSKI ,  Michael J. OUDENHOVEN

IPC: G02C5/14 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02C11/00

Abstract: Wearable electronic devices can include connection mechanisms for adjustable and exchangeable connections with selected modules other devices to enhance performance of the wearable electronic device. Such connections can provide both mechanical engagement and operable communication between the connected devices. Arms, earpieces, accessory devices, and/or other external devices can be easily connected to provide different components and functions at different times as desired. Accordingly, a main portion of the wearable electronic device need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the wearable electronic device can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more arms, earpieces, accessory devices, and/or other external devices.

公开(公告)号：US20210026147A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16908549

申请日：2020-06-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Cameron A. HARDER ,  David A. KALINOWSKI

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G09G3/00

Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include adjustment mechanisms to achieve optimal alignment of optical components during and/or after assembly thereof within the head-mountable device. The alignment mechanisms can be integrated into the head-mountable device itself. A light projecting display element can be adjustable based on movement of ramp members within the head-mountable device (e.g., within an arm) to adjust an orientation of the light projecting display element relative to the waveguide onto which it projects light. Alignment can be verified based on the optical output of the display element. The adjustment mechanisms can adjust the display element during initial assembly and/or be operated by actuators that actively adjust the alignment as needed over time.