US6034653A
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Head-set display device
Assignee: Compound Photonics Ltd
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Filing: 1997-08-01
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2017-08-01
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a display head-set device that includes a support member and a display-optics interface pod coupled to one of a left handle portion and a right handle portion of the support member. The display-optics interface pod houses an image display for viewing by a user. In one embodiment, the display head-set resembles a pair of eye glasses with the interface pod attached to one of the left handle portion and the right handle portion of the support member by an arm clip and extending into the field of vision to offer a monocular viewing sight to the user.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Robertson
- 👤 Niall D. Macken
- 👤 David P. Moriconi
- 👤 Andrew G. Austin
- 👤 Thomas M. Murphy
- 👤 Mark G. Willner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/017; G02B27/0176; G02B27/0149; G02B2027/0154; G02B2027/0158; G02B2027/0159
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A display head-set device, comprising a support member having a left handle portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion disposed between said left handle portion and said right handle portion, said middle portion conforming generally to a superior ocular region of a human head; a display arm coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member; a display-optics interface pod coupled to said display arm; and an arm clip having a first end coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member, and a second end coupled to said display arm, wherein a portion of said first end of said arm clip is comprised of a plurality of teeth, and wherein an arm clip-engaging portion of one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion is comprised of a plurality of teeth, said handle portion teeth opposing said plurality of arm clip teeth, such that said first end of said arm clip is fixedly coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member by a mating of a portion of said plurality of arm clip teeth and a portion of said plurality of said handle portion teeth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A display head-set device, comprising a support member having a left handle portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion disposed between said left handle portion and said right handle portion, said middle portion conforming generally to a superior ocular region of a human head; a display arm coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member; a display-optics interface pod coupled to said display arm; and an arm clip having a first end coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member, and a second end coupled to said display arm, wherein a portion of said first end of said arm clip is comprised of a plurality of teeth, and wherein an arm clip-engaging portion of one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion is comprised of a plurality of teeth, said handle portion teeth opposing said plurality of arm clip teeth, such that said first end of said arm clip is fixedly coupled to one of said left handle portion and said right handle portion of said support member by a mating of a portion of said plurality of arm clip teeth and a portion of said plurality of said handle portion teeth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said left handle portion has first end and a second end wherein said first end is coupled to said middle portion and wherein said right handle portion has a first end and a second end wherein said first end is coupled to said middle portion, said display further comprising: a left arm hingedly coupled to said second end of said left handle portion, said left arm conforming generally to a left side of a human head; and a right arm hingedly coupled to said second end of said right handle portion, said right arm conforming generally to a right side of a human head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
The device of claim 1, further comprising a left hinge coupled at one end to said second end of said left handle portion and at another end to said left arm and a right hinge coupled at one end to said second end of said right handle portion and at another end to said right arm, wherein said left arm folds about said left hinge and wherein said right arm folds about said right hinge.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
103 words
A device comprising: a support member adapted to be worn on the head of a user having a left handle portion, a right handle portion and a middle portion disposed between said left handle portion and said right handle portion; a display interface pod coupled to said support member; and an occluder coupled to said support member and adapted to cover less than the entire field of view of an eye of a user, wherein a position of said display interface pod relative to said support member is adjustable and an adjustment to said display interface pod adjusts the position of the occluder.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
103 words
A device comprising: a support member adapted to be worn on the head of a user having a left handle portion, a right handle portion and a middle portion disposed between said left handle portion and said right handle portion; a display interface pod coupled to said support member; and an occluder coupled to said support member and adapted to cover less than the entire field of view of an eye of a user, wherein a position of said display interface pod relative to said support member is adjustable and an adjustment to said display interface pod adjusts the position of the occluder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising a display arm pivotally coupled to a joint of said support member, wherein said display interface pod is pivotally coupled to said display arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-03-07 | 2003-09-06 | 2004-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-07 | 2007-09-06 | 2008-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-07 | 2011-09-06 | 2012-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |