Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
Patent
1998-10-29
2000-07-18
Ben, Loha
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
359630, 351123, 351158, 351 50, 345 8, G02B 2710
Patent
active
060915463
ABSTRACT:
An eyeglass interface system is provided which integrates interface systems within eyewear. The system includes a display assembly and one or more audio and/or video assemblies mounted to an eyeglass frame. The display assembly is mounted to one temple and provides an image which can be viewed by the user. The audio or video assembly is mounted to the other temple and is in communication with the display assembly. The audio or video assembly may comprise a camera assembly and/or an audio input or output assembly, such as a microphone and/or speakers. The camera assembly is placed on the temple to record the visual field observed by the user. A head-tracking assembly may be provided to track the position of the user's head. A number of applications can be provided with the present system, such as a telephone system, pager system, or surveillance system. The present eyeglass interface system is compact, offers the user hands-free operation, and provides an attractive appearance due to concealment of the assemblies within the eyeglass frame and lenses.
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Ben Loha
The Microoptical Corporation
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