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Multi-function display apparatus
Assignee: Google LLC
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Filing: 1995-05-26
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Granted: 1996-12-17
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Expires: 2015-05-26
Abstract
Abstract A display apparatus secured to a temple or bridge contacting portion of an eyewear, the apparatus including means for monitoring the wearer's heart rate, lap position, laps completed, time elapsed, etc. An image of the collected data is transmitted into the wearer's field of view by means of a fiber optic element and projected at a focal point within the focusing range of the wearer's eyes.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry Linden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0686; A63B33/00; A63B33/002; A63B33/004; G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00; A63B71/0619; A63B2071/0658; A63B2071/0661; A63B2071/0666; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/05; A63B2225/055; A63B2230/00; A63B2230/04; A63B2230/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A multi-function display apparatus secured to a eyewear worn by a person, the eyewear having temple contacting or bridge contacting portions and at least one lens portion, the apparatus comprising: an information control means mainly enclosed by a housing, the information control means of a size and a shape as to fit, affixed to the bridge contacting portion of the eyewear and supported by the eyewear, the information control means arranged as an electrical circuit containing elements: a microprocessing means capable of generating information related to the person, an information display means presenting an image of the information, at least one switching means selecting the desired image for the information display means, and a power source; a fiber optic element having a proximal end engaging the display means and conducting the image therefrom; an information viewing means attached to the at least one lens and positioned in the person's field of view, a distal end of the fiber optic element conducting the image to the information viewing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A multi-function display apparatus secured to a eyewear worn by a person, the eyewear having temple contacting or bridge contacting portions and at least one lens portion, the apparatus comprising: an information control means mainly enclosed by a housing, the information control means of a size and a shape as to fit, affixed to the bridge contacting portion of the eyewear and supported by the eyewear, the information control means arranged as an electrical circuit containing elements: a microprocessing means capable of generating information related to the person, an information display means presenting an image of the information, at least one switching means selecting the desired image for the information display means, and a power source; a fiber optic element having a proximal end engaging the display means and conducting the image therefrom; an information viewing means attached to the at least one lens and positioned in the person's field of view, a distal end of the fiber optic element conducting the image to the information viewing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the information viewing means further includes an optical lens means enlarging the image from the fiber optic element and placing the focal point thereof within the focusing range of the person's eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the distal end of the fiber optic element is not aligned with the person's eye and wherein the information viewing means further comprises a mirror construed and positioned so as to direct the image from the distal end of the fiber optic element through the optical lens to the eye of the person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further comprising a suction cup affixing the information viewing means to the at least one lens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the electrical circuit further contains an impact sensitive switch positioned such that a force impact thereon causes the impact sensitive switch to activate the information control means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the electrical circuit further contains a light signal sensing switch positioned for receiving external light flashes to activate the information control means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the electrical circuit further contains an activity parameter sensing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the activity parameter sensing means comprises a motion sensing switch, responsive to changes in position of the person.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the activity parameter sensing means comprises a electromagnetic proximity switch, responsive to a remote electromagnetic signal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the activity parameter sensing means comprises a capacitance discharge sensor switch, responsive to changes in body position and location.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the activity parameter sensing means comprises an infrared light beam sensing switch, responsive to a remote light source.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the electrical circuit further contains a pulse detection means in contact with the person providing heart beat information to the information control means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the pulse detection means is positioned in contact with the bridge of the person's nose.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the information control means sequences the display means between time information and heart beat information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
168 words
A multi-function display apparatus secured to a eyewear worn by a person, the eyewear having temple contacting or bridge contacting portions and at least one lens portion, the apparatus comprising: an information control means mainly enclosed by a housing, the information control means of a size and a shape as to fit, affixed to the temple contacting portion of the eyewear and supported by the eyewear, the information control means arranged as an electrical circuit containing elements: a microprocessing means capable of generating information related to the person, an information display means presenting an image of the information, at least one switching means selecting the desired image for the information display means, and a power source; a fiber optic element having a proximal end engaging the display means and conducting the image therefrom; an information viewing means attached to the at least one lens and positioned in the person's field of view, a distal end of the fiber optic element conducting the image to the information viewing means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
168 words
A multi-function display apparatus secured to a eyewear worn by a person, the eyewear having temple contacting or bridge contacting portions and at least one lens portion, the apparatus comprising: an information control means mainly enclosed by a housing, the information control means of a size and a shape as to fit, affixed to the temple contacting portion of the eyewear and supported by the eyewear, the information control means arranged as an electrical circuit containing elements: a microprocessing means capable of generating information related to the person, an information display means presenting an image of the information, at least one switching means selecting the desired image for the information display means, and a power source; a fiber optic element having a proximal end engaging the display means and conducting the image therefrom; an information viewing means attached to the at least one lens and positioned in the person's field of view, a distal end of the fiber optic element conducting the image to the information viewing means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the electrical circuit further contains a pulse detection means in contact with one of the person's temples providing heart beat information to the information control means.
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