Abstract:
Eyeglasses including video displays that may be pivoted forwardly and outwardly to an open position for viewing through the lenses of the eyeglasses, and may be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a stored position for retention by the temple members of the eyeglasses when not in use, are described. The eyeglasses further include cameras facing forward of the eyeglasses and disposed opposite the video displays. Telescoping arms permit adjustment of the distance between the video displays and the lenses to suit a user. The video displays may be mildly concave in shape such that when in the closed position against the temple members, the eyeglasses present the appearance and function of conventional eyewear.

Description:
RELATED CASES 
   The present patent application is a continuation-in-part application of copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/619,144 for “EYEGLASSES WITH INTEGRATED TELESCOPING VIDEO DISPLAY” which was filed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Robert J. Fuziak, Jr., the disclosure and teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. 

   FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention relates generally to video displays and, more particularly, to eyeglasses suitable for generating and viewing video signals, while having the appearance and function of ordinary eyewear. 
   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   As computer screens continue to be made smaller, many additional environments for their use become available. In “Next Stretch for Plastic Electronics” by Graham P. Collins, Scientific American, August 2004, pages 74-81, the commercial use of organic semiconductors for viewing screens is described. Further, in “Practical Nanotubes, Molecular-Scale Fabrication Points Toward Commercial Carbon Electronics” by J. R. Minkel, a high-definition television screen fabricated from a glass panel coated with a brushy array of nanotubes is described. 
   Eyeglasses having 2 LCD screens and earphones are available from Audio Ouffitters; however, this eyewear is not usable as optical glasses or sunglasses. MicroOptical Products provides a head-up viewer which may be detachably mounted to conventional eyewear for right or left eye viewing, while Ray 3D provides liquid crystal shutter glasses having clear optics designed to fit over prescription eyewear. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,806,011 for “Spectacle-Mounted Ocular Display Apparatus” which issued to David s. Bettinger on Feb. 21, 1989 describes a spectacle-mounted display apparatus in which a reflective surface of a partially-transparent eyeglasses lens is employed as the primary optical element which, in cooperation with a concave relay reflector positioned inside the lens/eye cavity may be used for reflecting displays of film, LEDs, fiber optics, CRT or electronic images generated for delivering data to a wearer as a virtual image at infinity. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 6,065,832 for “Eyeglasses With Integrated Rear View Mirrors” which issued to Robert J. Fuziak on May 23, 2000, describes a pair of eyeglasses including rear view mirrors, each having a mirror surface that may be folded forwardly and outwardly to an open position for use, and that may also be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a closed position for retention by the temple members of the eyeglasses when not in use, such that when in the closed position against the temple members, the eyeglasses present the appearance of conventional eyeglasses. 
   Optical and electronics technology has advanced to where tiny cameras for both night vision and other image recording are commercially available at low prices. 
   Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide eyeglasses suitable for generating and/or viewing video signals, while maintaining the appearance and function of ordinary eyewear. 
   Another object of the invention is to provide eyeglasses suitable for generating and/or viewing video signals and having independently adjustable distances between the viewing screens and a viewer&#39;s eyes, while maintaining the appearance and function of ordinary eyewear. 
   Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   To achieve the foregoing and other objects, and in accordance with the purposes of the present invention as embodied and broadly described herein, the video camera and display integrally combined with a pair of eyeglasses, hereof, includes in combination: a rearwardly curved frame having left and right temple extension portions extending rearwardly at left and right sides thereof, a top edge and a bottom edge; left and right lenses fixedly mounted within the frame; left and right temple members each having an indentation on an outer surface thereof; first means for hingedly attaching the left temple member to the left temple extension portion of the frame, and second means for hingedly attaching the right temple member to the right temple extension portion of the frame; first and second pivots correspondingly disposed on the top edge and the bottom edge of the frame, respectively, forwardly from the first attachment means and in the vicinity of the left side of the frame; third and fourth pivots correspondingly disposed on the top edge and the bottom edge of the frame, respectively, forwardly from the second attachment means and in the vicinity of the right side of the frame; a first support having a top edge and a bottom edge, and a second support having a top edge and a bottom edge, the first support and the second support each having a first surface facing toward the frame, and each having a second surface facing away from the frame; a first video display affixed to the first surface of the first support, and a second video display affixed to the first surface of the second support; a first camera affixed to the second surface of the first support, and a second camera affixed to the second surface of the second support, the first camera and the second camera facing forward of the pair of eyeglasses; fifth and sixth pivots correspondingly disposed on the top edge and on the bottom edge of the first support, respectively in the vicinity of one end thereof; seventh and eighth pivots correspondingly disposed on the top edge and on the bottom edge of the second support, respectively in the vicinity of one end thereof; first and second telescoping arms each of the telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to one of the first and second pivots, respectively, and the opposite end thereof attached to the fifth pivot and the sixth pivot, respectively; third and fourth telescoping arms each of the telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to one of the third and the fourth pivots, respectively, and the opposite end thereof attached to the seventh pivot and the eighth pivot, respectively; means for driving the first video display and the second video display; and means for controlling the first camera and the second camera and for transmitting and processing the signals therefrom, whereby the first video display and the first camera of the first support and the second video display and the second camera of the second support can be disposed forward of the left lens and right lens, respectively, or disposed in the indentation on the outer side of the left temple member or the right temple member, respectively. 
   In another aspect of the present invention and in accordance with its objects and purposes, the video camera and display integrally combined with a pair of eyeglasses, hereof, includes in combination: a rearwardly curved frame having left and right temple extension portions extending rearwardly at left and right sides thereof, a top edge and a bottom edge, left and right lenses fixedly mounted within said frame, left and right temple members each having an indentation on an outer surface thereof, first means for pivotably attaching the left temple member to the left temple extension portion of said frame, and second means for pivotably attaching said right temple member to the right temple extension portion of the frame; a first pivot and a second pivot correspondingly disposed in line with the first attachment means; a third pivot and a fourth pivot correspondingly disposed in line with the second attachment means; a first support having a top edge and a bottom edge, and a second support having a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the first support and the second support having a first surface facing toward the frame, and each having a second surface facing away from the frame; a first video display affixed to the first surface of the first support, and a second video display affixed to the first surface of the second support; a first camera affixed to the second surface of the first support, and a second camera affixed to the second surface of the second support, the first camera and the second camera facing forward of said pair of eyeglasses; a fifth pivot and a sixth pivot correspondingly disposed on the top edge and on the bottom edge of the first support, respectively in the vicinity of one end thereof; a seventh pivot and an eighth pivot correspondingly disposed on the top edge and on the bottom edge of the second support, respectively in the vicinity of one end thereof; a first and a second telescoping arm, each of the telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to one of the first pivot and the second pivots, respectively, and the opposite end thereof attached to the fifth pivot and the sixth pivot, respectively; a third and a fourth telescoping arm, each of the telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to one of the third pivot and the fourth pivots, respectively, and the opposite end thereof attached to the seventh pivot and the eighth pivot, respectively; means for driving the first video display and the second video display; and means for controlling the first camera and the second camera, and for transmitting and processing the signals therefrom, whereby the first video display and the first camera of the first support and the second video display and the second camera of the second support can be disposed forward of the left lens and the right lens, respectively, or disposed in the indentation on the outer side of the left temple member or the right temple member, respectively. 
   In still another embodiment of the invention and in accordance with its objects and purposes, the video display integrally combined with a pair of eyeglasses, hereof, includes in combination: a frame having a left side and a right side; left and right lenses fixedly mounted within the frame; left and right temple members each having an indentation on an outer surface thereof; first means for pivotably attaching the left temple member to the left of the frame, and second means for pivotably attaching the right temple member to the right of the frame; a first support having a top edge and a bottom edge, and a second support having a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the first support and the second support having a first surface facing toward the frame, and each of the first support and the second support having a second surface facing away from the frame; a first video display affixed to the first surface of the first support, and a second video display affixed to the first surface of the second support; a first camera affixed to the second surface of the first support, and a second camera affixed to the second surface of the second support, the first camera and the second camera facing forward of the pair of eyeglasses; a first and a second telescoping arm, each of the first and the second telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to the first support in the vicinity of one of the top edge or the bottom edge thereof, and the other end thereof pivotably attached to the frame in line with the first means; a third and a fourth telescoping arm, each of the third and the fourth telescoping arms having one end thereof pivotably attached to the second support in the vicinity of one of the top edge or the bottom edge thereof, and the other end thereof pivotably attached to the frame in line with the second means; means for driving the first video display and the second video display; and means for controlling the first camera and the second camera, and for transmitting and processing the signals therefrom, whereby the first video display and the first camera of the first support and the second video display and the second camera of the second support can be disposed forward of the left lens and right lens, respectively, or disposed in the indentation on the outer side of the left temple member or the right temple member, respectively. 
   Benefits and advantages of the present invention include, but are not limited to, an integrated eyeglass system which can be used to view video displays through the lenses thereof and for obtaining video signals of objects while appearing and functioning like ordinary eyewear when the displays are pivoted out of the way of the lenses. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings: 
       FIG. 1A  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of an embodiment of the eyeglasses of the present invention, wherein the telescoping arms supporting video cameras and displays are shown attached to the top and bottom of the frame of the eyeglasses in their deployed positions,  FIG. 1B  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 1A  hereof illustrating the left video camera and video display support in its storage position, and  FIG. 1C  is a schematic representation of a top view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 1B  hereof. 
       FIG. 2A  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of an embodiment of the eyeglasses of the present invention, wherein the telescoping arms supporting video cameras and displays are shown attached to the frame of the eyeglasses in the region of pivotal attachment of the earpieces thereof and in their deployed positions,  FIG. 2B  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 2A  hereof illustrating the left video camera and display support its storage position, and  FIG. 2C  is a schematic representation of a top view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 2B  hereof. 
       FIG. 3A  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of another embodiment of the eyeglasses of the present invention, wherein the telescoping arms supporting video cameras and displays are shown attached to the frame of the eyeglasses in the region of pivotal attachment of the earpieces thereof and in their deployed positions,  FIG. 3B  is a schematic representation of perspective view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 3A  hereof illustrating the left video camera and display support in its storage position, the camera and video display supports having inwardly facing lip portions top and bottom to more completely conceal and hold the telescoping arms, and  FIG. 3C  is a schematic representation of a top view of the eyeglasses shown in  FIG. 3B  hereof. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
   Briefly, the present invention includes eyeglasses useful for capturing and/or viewing video signals, while maintaining the appearance and function of ordinary eyewear. By using pivoted telescoping arms upon which cameras and viewing screens are disposed, the video signals may be viewed at independently adjustable distances from a viewer&#39;s eyes. Two pivoted mounting locations for the telescoping arms are described, one on the frame itself, and one in the vicinity of the pivots for the earpieces. Electronics such as video receivers and amplifiers, audio receivers and amplifiers, and earphones, as examples, for driving and complementing the video cameras and displays, power supplies, such as batteries, and electrical connections among the various components may be mounted on and/or in the eyeglasses, be plugged into the eyeglasses and worn on the body of the user of the eyeglasses, or be used in various combinations thereof as is suitable for the intended applications in ways known to those having skill in the audio/video arts. In some situations it may be advantageous to transmit signals between the video camera and video receiver, or to the video display using Bluetooth, WiFi or other commonly used wireless network system, as an example. 
   The embodiments of the apparatus of the present invention may be used with any of both, one or neither of the telescoping arms deployed in front of the eyeglasses. Moreover the video camera and video display supports may be fabricated out of transparent materials such that for thin, substantially transparent displays, the user may see through one or both of the eyeglass lenses while the display is off or operating at low intensity and the display is disposed in front of the lenses. In general, however, the eyeglass lenses, the camera and display supports, etc. are constructed from materials commonly used for such purposes. 
   Reference will now be made in detail to the present preferred embodiments of the inventions, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the Figures, similar or identical structure will be identified using identical callouts. Turning now to  FIG. 1A , eyeglasses,  10 , having rearwardly curved frame member,  12 , for retaining conventional lenses,  14   a  and  14   b , which may be prescription lenses, sun-protection lenses, and the like. Frame member  12  includes temple extension portions,  16  and  18 , extending outwardly and rearwardly at the left and right sides thereof, respectively. Each of the temple extension portions  16  and  18  of frame member  12  includes temple member hinges,  20  and  22 , respectively, by which left and right temple members or earpieces,  24  and  26 , are hingedly attached to frame member  12 . Located forwardly from the temple hinges  20  and  22  on frame  12  are first left and right upper pivots,  28   a  and  30   a . Two first lower pivots,  28   b  and  30   b  (not shown in  FIG. 1A ) are located along the bottom edge of frame member  12  in corresponding locations to upper pivots  28   a  and  30   a.    
   Left upper and lower telescoping arms,  32   a  and  32   b , respectively, and right upper and lower telescoping arms,  34   a  and  34   b , respectively, are pivotably attached to first left and right upper pivots  28   a  and  30   a , respectively, and corresponding first lower pivots  28   b  and  30   b , respectively, to pivotably support video camera and display supports,  36  and  38 , respectively, by means of second right and left upper pivots  40   a  and  42   a , respectively, and second right and left lower pivots,  40   b  and  42   b , respectively. Telescoping arms  32   a ,  32   b ,  34   a , and  34   b  may be fabricated from metals such as aluminum or titanium, as examples, or from plastic materials, and may contain locking mechanisms (not shown in  FIG. 1A ) to more firmly position video camera and video display supports  36  and  38 . First right and left pivots  28   a  and  30   a  are shown in  FIG. 1A  as having locking mechanisms,  44   a  and  46   a , respectively, such that telescoping arms  32   a  and  34   a  may be fixed in a chosen orientation. Lower pivots  28   b  and  30   b  may also have locking mechanisms, as may second pivots  40   a ,  40   b ,  42   a , and  42   b.    
   Inner surfaces,  46  and  48 , of each of supports  36  and  38 , respectively, include a video display,  50  and  52 , respectively, that are conventionally bonded thereto. Each of video displays  50  and  52  may have a surface area that is approximately equal to the surface area of each of the eyeglass lenses  14   a  and  14   b , depending on the intended application. Video displays  50  and  52  may be liquid crystal displays, organic semiconductor displays or nanotube-based displays, as examples. 
   Facing outwardly from video camera and video display supports  36  and  38  and on front surfaces,  53  and  55 , respectively, thereof are video cameras  100  and  102 , respectively. Video cameras  100  and  102  may be infrared night vision cameras, video cameras of the type commonly employed in mobile telephones, or cameras employed in scanning devices, and may be located anywhere on front surfaces  53  and  55 , respectively, depending on the intended application. The output of the cameras may be wired or wireless, depending on the type of camera employed. Wireless transmission using WiFi or other wireless network system is also envisioned. Clearly, one or more cameras  100  and  102  may be deployed on each video display supports  36  and  38 , or one of the video display supports  36  and  38  may have no camera if desired. The output of the video cameras may be viewed using video displays  50  and  52 , or transmitted elsewhere for processing or viewing. Cameras may be black and white or color cameras. 
   Each of the video camera and display supports  36  and  38  further includes at least one cylindrical protrusion,  54   a  and  54   b  (not shown in  FIG. 1A ) disposed on the inner surfaces  46  and  48 , respectively, thereof at the end closest to second pivots  40   a  and  42   a , respectively. At least one indentation,  56   a  and  56   b  (not shown in  FIG. 1A ), adapted to receive the at least one protrusion  54   a  and  54   b , respectively, is provided on the outer surface of each of temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, for engaging the at least one protrusion  54  when each of the telescopic arms is collapsed, and each of the video supports  36  and  38  is pivoted rearwardly into its retracted or storage position in indentations or depressions,  58   a  and  58   b , in temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, adapted to receive supports  36  and  38  and telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b , and  34   a  and  34   b , respectively. Camera and display supports  36  and  38  are thereby retained in their respective retracted positions, and eyeglasses  10  have the appearance of ordinary eyewear. It should be mentioned that supports  36  and  38  may have a convex appearance when viewed from the sides thereof opposite displays  50  and  52 , in order to fit the curvature of earpieces  24  and  26 , if these temple members have significant curvature. 
   Electronic components, power sources, and electrical connections therebetween may be housed in compartments,  60  and  62 , depending on the thickness of temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, and the size of the desired components. Also, depending on the thickness of temple members  24  and  26 , compartments may be formed in indentations  58   a  and  58   b , respectively. Frame  12  may be used to provide additional storage as well. In other embodiments of the invention, receptacles or other connection elements may be provided in compartments  60  and  62  for placing electronic components and power sources in electrical communication with video displays  50  and  52 , respectively. Electrical and optical connections among components would be made depending on the types of components and power sources employed, as would be understood by those having skill in the audio and video arts. Wires, and other electrical pathways, some formed using lithographic technology, optical fibers and the like, as examples, may be used to supply the optical and electrical connections among components. Further, earphones might be placed in electrical connection with compartments  60  and  62  to permit audio input to accompany the visual input to displays  50  and  52 . As stated hereinabove, cameras  100  and  102  may transmit signal using Bluetooth, WiFi or other wireless networking protocols, again as may be understood by persons having skill in the art of video equipment. 
     FIG. 1B  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of the embodiment of the invention shown in  FIG. 1A  hereof, wherein the left video assembly has been pivoted and the left telescoping arms have been pivoted and collapsed into a storage configuration, while the right assembly remains deployed.  FIG. 1C  is a schematic representation of a top view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in  FIG. 1B  hereof. 
   In use, supports  36  and  38  are pivoted forwardly into the positions illustrated in  FIG. 1A  such that the wearer of eyeglasses  10  may view video displays  50  and  52 , and cameras  100  and  102  are facing forward of the user. When not in use, video supports  36  and  38  may be quickly and easily pivoted rearwardly, as illustrated with video camera and display support  36  in  FIGS. 1B and 1C , wherein the displays may be disposed against temple members  24  and  26 , and are retained in that position by the snapping engagement of at least one protrusion  54   a  and at least one mating indentation  56   a . It may be advantageous to permit cameras  100  and  102  to function when the supports are disposed against temple members  24  and  26 . Electrical connections might be removed and stored as appropriate. 
     FIG. 2A  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of an embodiment of eyeglasses  10  of the present invention, wherein right and left, and upper and lower telescoping arms  32   a  and  34   a , and  32   b  and  34   b , respectively, are pivotably attached ( 28   a  and  30   a , and  28   b  and  30   b ) to frame  12  in the region of right and left and upper and lower pivots,  64   a  and  66   a , and  64   b  and  66   b , of earpieces or temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, and may use the same pivot pins therefor. Earpieces  24  and  26  are shown as having upper and lower forked members,  68   a  and  68   b , and  70   a  and  70   b , respectively, to reduce the weight of eyeglasses  10 , although this may effectively eliminate electronics storage in indentations  58   a  and  58   b , respectively. Video camera and display supports  36  and  38  are shown in their deployed positions, being pivotably attached to telescoping arms  32   a ,  32   b ,  34   a , and  34   b  at pivots  40   a ,  40   b ,  42   a , and  42   b , respectively. 
   Inner surfaces,  46  and  48 , of each of left and right supports  36  and  38 , respectively, include video displays,  50  and  52 , respectively, that are conventionally bonded thereto. Each of video displays  50  and  52  may have a surface area that is approximately equal to the surface area of each of the eyeglass lenses  14   a  and  14   b , depending on the intended application. Video displays  50  and  52  may be liquid crystal displays, organic semiconductor displays or nanotube-based displays, as examples. 
   Facing outwardly from video camera and video display supports  36  and  38 , and on front surfaces  53  and  55 , respectively, are video cameras  100  and  102 , respectively. Video cameras  100  and  102  may be infrared night vision cameras, video cameras of the type commonly employed in mobile telephones, or cameras employed in scanning devices. The output of the cameras may be wired or wireless, depending on the type of camera employed. Wireless transmission using Bluetooth, WiFi or other wireless network system is also envisioned. Clearly, one or more cameras  100  and  102  may be deployed on each of supports  36  and  38 , or one of the video display supports  36  and  38  may have no camera if desired. The output of the video cameras may be viewed using video displays  50  and  52 , or transmitted elsewhere for processing or viewing. Cameras may be black and white or color cameras. 
   Each of the video camera and display supports  36  and  38  further includes at least one cylindrical protrusion,  54   a  and  54   b  (not shown in  FIG. 2A ) disposed on the inner surfaces  46  and  48 , respectively, thereof at the end closest to second pivots  40   a  and  42   a , respectively. At least one indentation,  56   a  and  56   b  (not shown in  FIG. 2A ), adapted to receive the at least one protrusion  54   a  and  54   b , respectively, is provided on the outer surface of each of temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, for engaging the at least one protrusion  54  when each of the camera and display supports  36  and  38  is pivoted rearwardly into its retracted or storage position in indentations or depressions,  58   a  and  58   b , in temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, adapted to receive supports  36  and  38  and telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b , and  34   a  and  34   b , respectively. Camera and display supports  36  and  38  are thereby retained in their respective retracted positions, and eyeglasses  10  have the appearance of ordinary eyewear. It should again be mentioned that camera and display supports  36  and  38  may have a convex appearance when viewed from the sides thereof opposite displays  50  and  52 , in order to fit the curvature of earpieces  24  and  26 , if these temple members have significant curvature. 
     FIG. 2B  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of eyeglasses  10  shown in  FIG. 2A  hereof illustrating left display support  36  having been pivoted and left telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b  having been pivoted and collapsed into a storage configuration, wherein the telescoping arms are disposed between temple member  24  and video display assembly  36 , while right display support  38  remains deployed, and  FIG. 2C  is a schematic representation of a top view of eyeglasses  10  shown in  FIG. 2B  hereof. It should be mentioned that video camera and display support  36  resides inside upper and lower telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b , respectively, when in its stored position. 
     FIG. 3A  is a schematic representation of another embodiment of eyeglasses  10  of the present invention, wherein right and left, and upper and lower telescoping arms  32   a  and  34   a , and  32   b  and  34   b , respectively, are pivotably attached ( 28   a  and  30   a , and  28   b  and  30   b ) to frame  12  in the region of right and left and upper and lower pivots,  64   a  and  66   a , and  64   b  and  66   b , of earpieces or temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, and may use the same pivot pins therefor. Camera and display supports  36  and  38  are shown in their deployed positions, being pivotably attached to telescoping arms  32   a ,  32   b ,  34   a , and  34   b  at pivots  40   a ,  40   b ,  42   a , and  42   b.    
   Inner surfaces,  46  and  48 , of each of left and camera and display supports  36  and  38 , respectively, include a video display,  50  and  52 , respectively, that are conventionally bonded thereto. Each of video displays  50  and  52  may have a surface area that is approximately equal to the surface area of each of the eyeglass lenses  14   a  and  14   b . Video displays  50  and  52  may be liquid crystal displays, organic semiconductor displays or nanotube-based displays, as examples. 
   Facing outwardly from video camera and video display supports  36  and  38 , and on front surfaces  53  and  55 , respectively, are video cameras  100  and  102 , respectively. Video cameras  100  and  102  may be infrared night vision cameras, video cameras of the type commonly employed in mobile telephones, or cameras employed in scanning devices. The output of the cameras may be wired or wireless, depending on the type of camera employed. Wireless transmission using WiFi is also envisioned. Clearly, one or more cameras  100  and  102  may be deployed on each of display supports  36  and  38 , or one of the video display supports  36  and  38  may have no camera if desired. The output of the video cameras may be viewed using video displays  50  and  52 , or transmitted elsewhere for processing or viewing. Cameras may be black and white or color cameras. 
   Each of video camera and display supports  36  and  38  is formed such that inwardly facing (toward frame  12 ) upper lip portions,  72   a  and  74   a , respectively, and corresponding lower lip portions,  72   b  and  74   b  (not shown in  FIG. 3A ), respectively, are formed across the top and bottom thereof, respectively, for engaging telescoping arms  32   a  and  34   a , and  32   b  and  34   b , respectively, when each of supports  36  and  38  is pivoted rearwardly into its retracted or storage position in indentations or depressions,  58   a  and  58   b , in temple members  24  and  26 , respectively, adapted to receive display supports  36  and  38  and telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b , and  34   a  and  34   b , respectively. Camera and display supports  36  and  38  are thereby retained in their respective retracted positions, and eyeglasses  10  have the appearance of ordinary eyewear; that is, in this embodiment, the telescoping arms are not visible. It should again be mentioned that camera and display supports  36  and  38  may have a convex appearance when viewed from the sides thereof opposite displays  50  and  52 , in order to fit the curvature of earpieces  24  and  26 , if these temple members have significant curvature. 
     FIG. 3B  is a schematic representation of a perspective view of eyeglasses  10  shown in  FIG. 3A  hereof illustrating left video camera and display support  36  in its storage position, with telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b  having been pivoted and collapsed such that they are disposed between the support and earpiece  24 , the supports having inwardly facing top lip portions  72   a  and  74   a , and corresponding bottom lip portions  72   b  and  74   b  for engaging and more completely concealing telescoping arms  32   a  and  32   b , thereby holding the video camera and display assemblies in place in their retracted locations.  FIG. 3C  is a schematic representation of a top view of eyeglasses  10  shown in  FIG. 3B  hereof. 
   The foregoing description of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto.