Source: http://www.google.com/patents/US20060023158?dq=6,455,937
Timestamp: 2017-08-23 22:28:17
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Patent US20060023158 - Eyeglasses with electrical components - Google Patents
A pair of glasses with one or more electrical components partially or fully embedded in the glasses is disclosed. In one embodiment, a pair of glasses includes a speaker and an electrical connector, both at least partially embedded in the glasses, with the speaker and the connector electrically coupled...http://www.google.com/patents/US20060023158?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060023158 - Eyeglasses with electrical components
Publication number US20060023158 A1
Also published as US7500747
Publication number 11183256, 183256, US 2006/0023158 A1, US 2006/023158 A1, US 20060023158 A1, US 20060023158A1, US 2006023158 A1, US 2006023158A1, US-A1-20060023158, US-A1-2006023158, US2006/0023158A1, US2006/023158A1, US20060023158 A1, US20060023158A1, US2006023158 A1, US2006023158A1
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US 20060023158 A1
a speaker at least partially embedded in the glasses;
an electrical connector at least partially embedded in the glasses; and
2. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1, wherein
the pair of glasses includes at least one temple; and
the speaker, the electrical connector and the electrical conductor are embedded in the temple.
3. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising a tube, the tube extending from the speaker to guide sound generated by the speaker to one of the ears of the user.
4. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1, wherein the connector is a standard connector.
5. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 4, wherein
the pair of glasses includes a temple; and
the connector is a standard cylindrical plug at the end of the temple.
6. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 4, wherein
the connector is a USB connector.
7. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 4, wherein the connector is to receive a storage medium.
wherein multimedia assets are stored in the storage medium, and
wherein at least a portion of the multimedia assets are categorized.
9. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1, wherein
10. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 9, wherein the base is electrically connected to a portable electronic device through another cord.
11. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1, wherein the pair of glasses is electrically connected to a portable electronic device through the connector.
12. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one electrical component for wireless connection.
13. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 12 further comprising a microphone,
wherein the pair of glasses allows the user to engage in wireless communication.
14. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising
a coder/decoder;
wherein the pair of glasses can serve as a multimedia asset player, with the connector facilitating the transfer of multimedia assets.
wherein the pair of glasses can be used as a wireless headset.
16. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising a preference indicator that allows the user to indicate the user's preference regarding what is output by the speaker.
17. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 16, wherein the speaker outputs signals from a radio.
18. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1,
wherein the pair of glasses includes at least one temple, with at least one temple device coupled thereto; and
19. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 18, wherein the temple device comprises a replacement temple tip, a temple cover or a fit-over temple.
20. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising:
wherein the images taken by the camera can be wirelessly transmitted to another device.
21. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one sensor.
22. A pair of glasses comprising:
a standard connector attached to or integral with one of the temples of the eyeglass frame,
wherein the connector is for receiving a removable electronic device having a plurality of electrical components and a counterpart connector, and
wherein the connector and the counterpart connector operate to removably secure the electronic device to the glasses so that when secured the electronic device is substantially fixed in position relative to the glasses.
23. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 22 wherein said pair of glasses includes at least one electrical component internal to the one of the temples, and wherein the standard connector is electrically connected to the at least one electrical component.
24. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 22 wherein said pair of glasses includes a functional module with a plurality of electrical components that are electrically interconnected through a substrate, and wherein the connector is electrically connected to the components through the substrate.
25. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 22 wherein the connector is a USB connector.
26. A pair of glasses comprising:
a functional module including a plurality of electrical components that are electrically interconnected with a substrate,
27. A pair of glasses as recited in claim 26 wherein the functional module is removably provided within the cavity of the eyeglass frame.
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/964,011, filed Oct. 12, 2004, and entitled “TETHERED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR EYEGLASSES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference, which in turn claims priority to each of: (i) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/509,631, filed Oct. 9, 2003, and entitled “TETHERED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR EYEGLASSES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (ii) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/527,565, filed Dec. 8, 2003, and entitled “ADAPTABLE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (iii) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/562,798, filed Apr. 15, 2004, entitled “EYEWEAR WITH ULTRAVIOLET DETECTION SYSTEM,” and which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (iv) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/583,169, filed Jun. 26,2004, entitled “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH EYEWEAR, AND METHODS THEREFOR,” and which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (v) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/592,045, filed Jul. 28, 2004, entitled “EYEGLASSES WITH A CLOCK OR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT,” and which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; and (vi) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/605,191, filed Aug. 28,2004, entitled “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH EYEWEAR, AND METHODS THEREFOR,” and which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
In addition, this application is related to each of: (i) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/822,218, filed Apr. 12, 2004, and entitled “EYEGLASSES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (ii) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/964,011, filed Oct. 12, 2004, and entitled “TETHERED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR EYEGLASSES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (iii) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/006,343, filed Dec. 7, 2004, and entitled “ADAPTABLE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (iv) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/078,855, filed Mar. 11, 2005, and entitled “EYEWEAR WITH RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (v) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/078,857, filed Mar. 11, 2005, and entitled “RADIATION MONITORING SYSTEM,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (vi) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/______, filed concurrently herewith, and entitled “EYEWEAR SUPPORTING AFTER-MARKET ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (vii) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/______, filed concurrently herewith, and entitled “EVENT EYEGLASSES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (viii) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/______, filed concurrently herewith, and entitled “EYEGLASSES WITH HEARING ENHANCED AND OTHER AUDIO SIGNAL-GENERATING CAPABILITIES,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; (ix) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/______, filed concurrently herewith, and entitled “EYEGLASSES WITH A CLOCK OR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference; and (x) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/______, filed concurrently herewith, and entitled “EYEGLASSES WITH ACTIVITY MONITORING,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
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International Classification G02C5/00, G02C11/00, G02C5/14, G02C7/10, G02C1/00, G02C11/06