KR20130071419A - Communication eyewear assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

The frame device is generally designed to be worn by the wearer stably so that the transparent eye shield covering the front of the eye does not move to protect the wearer's eyes. The processor receives the received acoustic signal and wirelessly transmits the received acoustic signal to at least one earphone so that the wearer can listen to the received acoustic signal by voice. The originating microphone device captures the transmitted acoustic signal from the wearer and transmits it to the processor. Send the outgoing signal to the remote recipient. The peripheral microphone device picks up the ambient acoustic signal and sends it to the processor. The processor is adapted to enhance the received or outgoing sound signal based on the ambient sound signal. The processor is also designed to transmit voice elements from the ambient acoustic signal to the earphones. The camera device captures the outgoing time signal and transmits it to the processor, which transmits the outgoing video signal to the remote receiver. The display device displays the received visual signal received from the processor for the wearer to see.

Description

Communication Eyewear Assembly {COMMUNICATION EYEWEAR ASSEMBLY}

The present invention relates to a communication eyewear assembly adapted to be worn on the head to protect a human eye and enable hands free wireless multimedia communication. The communication eyewear assembly is also designed to make calls in noisy places without any hassle. In particular, the assembly enhances the incoming and outgoing acoustic signals, making it easy to talk in high-noise environments. The assembly also allows the wearer to immediately hear someone speaking next to him without having to first remove the assembly or manually adjust it.

Use of eyewear In particular, the use of protective eyewear, such as sunglasses and goggles, has been adopted almost all over the world in modern society. In addition, various communication devices such as radios, telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and portable music players are used. More recently, attempts have been made to connect specific functions of these equipment to address the needs of people who need both eye protection and audiovisual communication capabilities, such as workers in the industrial environment, mining, construction, and eye protection. However, despite advances in technology, current technologies have not solved many important problems.

One problem with conventional devices is that the speakers or earphones must be physically connected to the rest of the device. In some cases, this can be very inconvenient because it is difficult or impossible to adjust or reposition the eye protection components away from the speakers or earphones. In other cases, the listening mechanism is connected to the rest of the device by a code carrying voice. Such code can be tweaked to some extent, but such code can be dangerous because it is prone to hooking and tangling.

Moreover, although in some cases it may be desirable to provide a communication eyewear assembly composed of wireless earphones, this is not practically an option. For example, the existing pair of wireless earphones are physically connected to each other, so that each earphone cannot be adjusted separately, so the same problem as described above occurs and there is no difference in convenience. And conventional wireless earphones, which are usually used in combination with mobile phones, are designed to receive and transmit voice communication signals directly, so high power transceivers and other large components must be used. Thus, for a variety of reasons, such technology is not suitable for use with communication eyewear. Therefore, it would be advantageous to provide a communication eyewear assembly with wireless earphones that do not require high power transceivers or other bulky components and are not wired together.

Another problem with conventional devices is that there is no suitable way to deal with the effects of noisy environments where background noise makes it difficult to talk effectively. For example, when a voice signal or a music signal is transmitted to a wearer of a communication device in a noisy environment, the sound generated by headphones, earphones, or the like may not hear surrounding noise or may interfere with the noise. Therefore, it would be advantageous to provide a communication eyewear assembly designed to overcome the difficulty of a call due to ambient noise.

Similarly, when the wearer of the communication equipment speaks into the microphone, the closeness of the wearer's mouth distance is a major factor in determining the quality of the transmitted voice signal. However, in a noisy environment, a significant amount of background noise can enter, so no matter how close a person's mouth is to the microphone, the wearer's voice cannot be heard because of the background noise. It would be useful to provide a communication eyewear assembly designed to overcome such difficulties due to ambient noise.

And another problem arises when another person near the wearer speaks directly to the user in a noisy environment without the aid of another communication device. In that case, the wearer should at least remove headphones, earphones, earplugs, etc. to hear what the other person is saying. In some cases, the wearer should also remove the goggles if the earphones are attached to the goggles. This is not only inconvenient but also potentially dangerous. This is because the wearer's ears or eyes are exposed to dangerous surrounding conditions. It is therefore primarily designed to be worn on the head and enables hands-free wireless multimedia communications. It would be advantageous to provide.

The present invention relates to a communication eyewear assembly adapted to be worn on a head to protect a human eye and enable hands-free multimedia wireless communication. The communication eyewear assembly is also designed to make calls in noisy places without any hassle. In particular, the assembly enhances the incoming and outgoing acoustic signals, making it easy to talk in high-noise environments. The assembly also allows the wearer to immediately hear someone speaking next to him without having to first remove the assembly or manually adjust it.

In at least one or more embodiments the communication eyewear assembly includes a frame device adapted to be worn on the head. Therefore, the frame device is generally designed to be worn by the wearer stably so that the transparent eye shield covering the front of the eye does not move to protect the wearer's eyes. In one such embodiment, the frame device includes a front frame member and two eye shields connected thereto. In another embodiment, the frame device additionally has a pair of legs adapted to be held effectively to place the front frame in front of the wearer's eyes.

Products that need to reduce the brightness of the light entering the wearer's eyes can be colored in the eye shield. Products that need to reduce the amount of harmful wavelengths of light that enters the wearer's eye can be treated with UV protection, such as a UV coating on the eye shield. Eye shields can also use polarized materials to enhance protection and provide clearer viewing. Eye shields may also include prescription lenses. In at least one or more embodiments, the eye shield may use a shatterproof material material for additional protection when subjected to significant impact by an external object.

The communication eyewear assembly may also include a processor coupled to the frame device. The processor is in particular arranged for receiving acoustic signals from a distance. In one embodiment, the acoustic signal received includes real-time voice data, such as the voice of another person with whom the wearer is talking. In another embodiment, the received acoustic signal includes music data, such as a music file that is stored and transmitted remotely. Processors are installed to transmit acoustic signals to other entities, such as the wearer sending real-time voice data to others in a call.

The communication eyewear assembly also includes a power supply that is installed to power the processor. The power supply can also be configured to power other components of the assembly. The power supply may also be recharged. For example, in one embodiment, the power supply includes a rechargeable battery that can be charged with an external power source connected to a removable assembly.

The communication eyewear assembly also includes at least one earphone that communicates wirelessly with the processor and is plugged into one of the wearer's two ears. At this time, when the processor retransmits an acoustic signal received from at least one earphone, the received acoustic signal is transmitted to the wearer through the speaker device. In another embodiment, the communication eyewear assembly includes two earphones, each earphone being adapted to plug into both ears of the wearer. In still other embodiments, the earphones are designed to greatly reduce ambient noise to facilitate communication.

In another embodiment, the earphones were detachable and secured for storage in the frame device. In one embodiment, each earphone includes a clip device that can be detached from and secured to the frame device when the earphone is not in use. In addition, the earphone and the frame device may be connected together and configured to charge the rechargeable earphone power supply functionally when the earphone is placed in the storage direction.

In at least one or more embodiments, the communication eyewear assembly is further adapted to improve the quality of the acoustic signal received based on the ambient acoustic signal. For example, the ambient acoustic signal usually consists of background noise generated in the surrounding environment. At this time, the peripheral microphone phone device is installed to catch the ambient sound signal and transmit the ambient sound signal to the processor. In one embodiment, the peripheral microphone phone device is connected with the earphone. In one embodiment, the external microphone device is connected with the frame device. The processor is therefore also intended to improve the quality of the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal. For example, in one embodiment, the processor is adapted to adjust the volume level of the received acoustic signal in proportion to the volume level of the ambient acoustic signal.

The communication airware assembly also includes an outgoing microphone device configured to catch an outgoing acoustic signal transmitted by the wearer and transmit the outgoing acoustic signal to the processor. The processor is adapted to transmit the outgoing acoustic signal received from the outgoing microphone device to another entity. The processor is also designed to improve the quality of the outgoing sound signal based on the ambient sound signal. In at least one embodiment, the processor is adapted to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal in proportion to the ambient acoustic signal. More specifically, the processor is designed to reduce the ambient noise component of the outgoing acoustic signal and to enhance the speech component of the outgoing acoustic signal based on the characteristics of the ambient acoustic signal.

The processor is also designed to identify and send audio components from the ambient acoustic signal captured by an external microphone device to the processor. For example, this happens when another person speaks directly to the wearer without using any other communication device. At this time, the processor is also configured to transmit the voice element identified in the ambient signal to at least one earphone. Therefore, the wearer can immediately hear the person next to him without having to take off or manually adjust the communication eyewear assembly. In another embodiment, the processor is configured to transmit the identified voice element to the earphone when another person speaks directly to one of the wearer's earphones in a noisy environment.

The communication eyewear assembly further includes a camera device to capture an outgoing visual signal comprising various image data and image data. Because the assembly is worn on the wearer's head, outgoing visual cues can capture scenes from multiple directions, such as those behind the wearer, but usually illuminate the scene visible to the wearer. As with the other multimedia constructs described above, when using the camera device, the camera device is also adapted to transmit an outgoing visual signal to the processor. Thus, the processor is configured to transmit the outgoing time signal received from the camera device to another entity.

The processor is adapted to receive visual signals received from a distance. For example, the received visual signal may include image or image data such as a picture or a movie of a data file stored and transmitted remotely. The communication eyewear assembly also includes a display device installed to display a received visual signal received by the processor. More specifically, the display device includes at least one display device installed to display a visual signal received by the wearer.

These devices and other objects, functions, and advantages of the present invention become more apparent when it is necessary to display the drawings as well as the detailed description.

As noted above, according to the communication eyewear assembly of the present invention, it can be worn on the head to protect human eyes and enable hands-free multimedia wireless communication.

In addition, the communication eyewear assembly is also capable of making phone calls in noisy places without inconvenience. In particular, the assembly enhances the incoming and outgoing acoustic signals, making it easy to talk in high-noise environments.

In addition, the communication eyewear assembly allows the wearer to immediately hear someone speaking next to him without having to first remove the assembly or manually adjust it.

The following is a detailed description of the accompanying drawings to aid in understanding the nature of the invention:
1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a communication eyewear assembly according to the present invention;
2 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of a transceiver setup in accordance with the present invention;
3 is a schematic diagram showing one embodiment of an acoustic signal enhancement setting according to the present invention;
4 is a cross-sectional view showing one embodiment of an earphone according to the present invention.
5 is a partial perspective view showing another embodiment of a communication eyewear assembly according to the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the earphone according to the present invention.
7 is a partial perspective view showing one embodiment of an earphone clip functionally installed in accordance with the present invention.
8 is a partial perspective view showing one embodiment of an earphone charging contact according to the present invention.
9 is a partial perspective view showing a communication eyewear assembly with a display device including two types of display devices.
Reference numerals are used to identify parts in some of the drawings.

As can be seen in the accompanying drawings, the present invention is generally directed to a communication eyewear assembly, such as # 10.

The communication eyewear assembly 10 is intended to be worn on the head to protect human eyes and enable hands-free wireless multimedia communications. Telecom eyewear assembly 10 is also designed to make calls seamlessly in noisy environments, such as those found in noisy industrial environments, military operations, firefighting, security, and sporting activities. In particular, the assembly 10 enhances the incoming and outgoing acoustic signals so that even in the presence of high ambient noise, the call can be made without difficulty. Assembly 10 also allows the wearer to immediately hear someone speaking next to him without having to first remove the assembly or manually adjust it.

As shown in FIG. 1, the communication eyewear assembly 10 includes a frame device 20 adapted to be worn on the head. Therefore, the frame device 20 is generally designed to be stably worn by the wearer so that at least one transparent eye shield 25 covering the front of the eye is not moved to protect the wearer's eyes.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the frame device 20 includes a frame member 21 and two eye shields 25 connected thereto. In this embodiment, each eye shield 25 is usually intended to cover the front of each eye of the wearer and the wearer can see the front clearly through this transparent shield.

Products that need to reduce the brightness of the light entering the wearer's eyes can add color to the eye shield 25. Products that need to reduce the amount of harmful wavelengths of light that enters the wearer's eye can be treated with UV protection, such as a UV coating, on the eye shield 25. Eye shield 25 also uses polarized materials to enhance protection and provide clearer viewing. Eye shield 25 may also use prescription lenses. In at least one or more embodiments, the eye shield 25 may also use a shatterproof material material for additional protection when subjected to significant impact by an external object.

The plane device 20 also includes at least one leg 23, 24 that allows the front frame member 21 in front of the wearer's eye to be worn in place and effectively supports the wearer to not move during activity. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the frame device 20 has a first leg 23 and a second leg 24 and each leg 23 and 24 extends backwards on both sides of the front frame member 21. Legs 23 and 24 are generally connected perpendicularly to the front frame member 21 such that it extends behind the wearer's ear and engages the ear while the front frame member 21 is functionally positioned in front of the wearer's eye.

In at least one embodiment, the frame device 20 also includes a pair of side eye shields 27. Each side eye shield 27 is mainly mounted to cover each eye of the wearer. The side eye shield 27 may be configured to clearly see the surroundings through the side eye shield 27. As shown in FIG. 1, in at least one embodiment, the lateral eye shield 27 is associated with the legs 23 and 24, respectively. As with the eye shield 25, the side eye shield 27 can be colored, UV coated or polarized. The side eye shield 27 may also use a shatterproof material.

Referring to the communication in the present invention, the communication eyewear assembly 10 provides wireless communication between the wearer and other entities, such as other wearers, control panels, broadcast stations. For example, the wearer of a work site may communicate with the manager of a control panel by wireless communication. For example, there may be a case where the wearer listens to music broadcast by a broadcasting station in wireless communication. Of course, these examples are merely examples, and the present invention can actually be applied to various devices and communications.

The communication eyewear assembly 10 thus comprises a processor 40 coupled to the frame device 20. The processor 40 is especially installed for receiving acoustic signals from a long distance. For example, in one embodiment, the received acoustic signal includes real time voice data, such as the voice of another person with whom the wearer is talking. In another embodiment, the received acoustic signal includes music data, such as a music file that is stored and transmitted remotely. The processor 40 is installed to transmit acoustic signals to another entity, such as the wearer sending real-time voice data to another person in a call. More detailed information on the multimedia communications capabilities of the processor 40, including incoming and outgoing visual cues, will be discussed in more detail below.

 In at least one embodiment, the processor 40 is adapted to be installed inside the frame device 20. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the processor 40 is installed inside the first leg 23. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and intention of the present invention, and the processor 40 may be mounted inside other parts of the frame device 20, such as the second leg 24, the front frame member 21, and the like.

The communication eyewear assembly 10 also includes a power supply 90 that is installed to power the processor 40. The power supply 90 may also be configured to power other components of assembly 10. In at least one embodiment, the power supply 90 is adapted to be installed inside the frame device 20. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the power supply 90 is installed inside the second leg 24. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and intention of the present invention, and the power supply 90 may be mounted inside other parts of the frame device 20, such as the first leg 23, the front frame member 21, and the like. The power supply 90 can also be recharged. For example, in one embodiment, the power supply 90 includes a rechargeable battery that can be charged with an external power source connected to the removable assembly 10.

The communication eyewear assembly 10 also includes at least one earphone 60 that communicates wirelessly with the processor 40 and is plugged into one of the wearer's two ears. At this time, when the processor 40 retransmits the sound signal received from the at least one earphone 60, the received sound signal is transmitted to the wearer. Looking specifically at the embodiment of Figure 1, the communication eyewear assembly 10 includes two earphones 60, each earphone is to be plugged into both ears of the wearer. In addition, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the earphone 60 is inserted at least partially into the wearer's ear when disposed in each direction of action.

In addition to the remote connection, the component 40 includes at least one transceiver that enables wireless communication. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 2, processor 40 includes a first transceiver 42 and a second transceiver 44. The first transceiver 42 is intended to receive audio or visual signals from a distance and transmit outgoing audio or visual signals over a long distance. In at least one embodiment the first transceiver utilizes radio frequency communication. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and spirit of the present invention, and other suitable wireless technologies may also be utilized. The outgoing acoustic signal usually refers to the wearer's voice captured by the outgoing microphone device 70 as shown in FIG. More details on this are described below. Similarly, the outgoing visual signal usually refers to an image captured by the camera apparatus 103 described in more detail below.

The second transceiver 44 is intended to communicate wirelessly with the earphone 60. In one embodiment, the second transceiver utilizes radio frequency communication technology. In another embodiment, the second transceiver utilizes magnetic field communication technology. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and spirit of the present invention, and other suitable wireless technologies may also be utilized. In an alternate embodiment, the processor 40 includes an earpiece as well as a transceiver adapted to communicate with the original transaction entity.

Each earphone 60 also includes an earphone transceiver 64 configured to communicate with the processor 40. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the earphone transceiver 64 is adapted to wirelessly communicate with the second transceiver 44, respectively. In such embodiments, the specific communication technology of earphone transceiver 64 is consistent with the communication technology of the second transceiver 44, such as radio frequency technology, magnetic induction technology. In another embodiment, each earphone transceiver 64 is specifically recognized by the processor 40. For example, in such an embodiment each earphone 64 includes a unique signature, such as a wireless and magnetic field, identified by the processor 40. Thus, the processor 40 sends a variety of content to each earphone transceiver 64. For example, in one embodiment, processor 40 transmits the first stereo music channel element of the received acoustic signal to one identified earphone transceiver 64 and transmits the second stereo music channel element of the received acoustic signal to another identified earphone transceiver. Transfer to 64.

3-6, in at least one embodiment, the communication eyewear assembly 10 is adapted to improve the quality of the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal. For example, the ambient acoustic signal usually consists of background noise generated in the surrounding environment. At this time, the peripheral microphone phone device 75 is installed to catch the ambient sound signal and transmit the ambient sound signal to the processor 40. In at least one embodiment, the peripheral microphonerophone device 75 is connected with the earphone 60. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 4, the peripheral microphone phone device 75 includes an earphone microphone device 66 installed to catch an ambient sound signal and transmit the ambient sound signal to the processor 40. As another example, peripheral microphonerophone device 75 includes one or more frame microphone device 76, as described in more detail in FIG. 5 below.

Therefore, the processor 40 is also configured to enhance the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal and transmit the enhanced acoustic signal to the earphone 60. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, processor 40 includes a volume adjustment circuit 45 adapted to adjust the volume level of a received sound signal in proportion to the volume level of the ambient sound signal. In another embodiment, which includes two earphones 60, each disposed in two ears of the wearer, the processor 40 may vary the volume level of the received acoustic signal transmitted to each earphone in proportion to the volume level of the ambient acoustic signal coming from both sides of the wearer. Independently controlled.

Looking at the embodiment of FIG. 4 in more detail, the earphone 60 also includes a speaker device 68 installed to enhance the audible signal received by the wearer to facilitate a call. In this embodiment, the speaker device 68 is adapted to be inserted at least partially into the wearer's ear when placed in each direction of action.

Earphone 60 is also designed to greatly reduce background noise to make talking easier. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 4, the earphone 60 is designed to be inserted at least a part of the wearer's ear so as to greatly reduce the ambient noise. More specifically, the earphone 60 of FIG. 4 includes a disposable insert 62 that can greatly reduce ambient noise. For example, disposable insert 62 may be made of a soundproof compressible material, such as a high density foam material, but many other suitable materials may also be used. For hygiene purposes the disposable insert 62 can be discarded and replaced after use.

4 also depicts an earphone transceiver 64 connected to a speaker device 68 and an earphone microphone device 66 to enable communication. The earphone transceiver 64 enables communication between each earphone component 66, 68 and the processor 40.

Earphone 60 also includes an earphone power supply 92 installed to power speaker device 68 and earphone microphone device 66, as well as earphone transceiver 68. In at least one embodiment, the earphone power supply 90 may be charged.

Referring back to FIG. 1, the communication airware assembly 10 also includes an outgoing microphone device 70 that is configured to catch an outgoing acoustic signal transmitted by the wearer and transmit the outgoing acoustic signal to the processor 40. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the originating microphone device 70 comprises an adjustable extension 71 extending from the first leg 23 of the frame device 20. In at least one or more embodiments the adjustable extension 71 is for adjusting the position of the microphone device 70 located directly in front of the wearer's mouth to better capture the outgoing acoustic signal comprising the spoken real-time voice data. In this embodiment, the outgoing microphone device 70 is connected in wired communication with the processor 40. However, in another embodiment, the originating microphone device 70 may be in wireless communication with the processor 40, such as by using a second transceiver 44.

As noted above, processor 40 is adapted to transmit an outgoing acoustic signal received from originating microphone 70 to another entity. The processor 40 is also configured to enhance the outgoing sound signal based on the ambient sound signal and transmit the enhanced sound signal to another entity. For example, since the outgoing signal may be generated in the same environment as the ambient signal, the outgoing acoustic signal itself may include ambient noise in addition to the wearer's voice. In at least one embodiment, the processor 40 is adapted to enhance the outgoing sound signal in proportion to the ambient sound signal. More specifically, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the processor 40 is configured to reduce the ambient noise component of the outgoing acoustic signal and to enhance the speech component of the outgoing acoustic signal based on the characteristics of the ambient acoustic signal. It includes. In another embodiment where two earphones 60 are each disposed in the wearer's two ears, the processor 40 may also be configured to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal based on ambient acoustic signals coming from both sides of the wearer.

Looking at some additional functionality of the communication eyewear assembly 10 in at least one or more embodiments, the processor 40 is also adapted to identify and transmit voice elements from the ambient acoustic signals captured by the peripheral microphone device 75 to the processor 40. For example, this happens when another person speaks directly to the wearer without using any other communication device. For example, in the embodiment of Figure 3, processor 40 includes voice identification circuit 46 that identifies voice elements in the ambient acoustic signal. At this time, the processor 40 is configured to transmit the identified voice element of the ambient signal to at least one earphone 60 so that the voice element of the ambient sound signal can be better heard by the wearer through the speaker device 68. Therefore, the wearer can immediately hear the person next to him without having to take off or manually adjust the communication eyewear assembly 10. In another embodiment, the processor 40 is configured to transmit the identified voice element to the earphone 60 when another person speaks directly to one of the wearer's earphones 60 in a noisy environment.

The processor 40 may also stop reinforcing at least one kind of acoustic signal if the voice element of the ambient acoustic signal is identified. For example, in one embodiment, when the voice signal of the ambient sound signal is identified, the processor 40 may briefly receive the voice signal of the ambient signal so that the voice signal of the ambient signal may be transmitted to the earphone 60 better. It is supposed to stop the enhancement of the acoustic signal.

In another embodiment, the processor 40 is configured to resume the at least one acoustic signal enhancement after the acoustic signal enhancement is stopped. For example, in one embodiment the processor 40 is adapted to resume the enhancement of the incoming sound signal when the voice element of the ambient sound signal disappears. This can happen, for example, when another person stops speaking and the voice component of the ambient sound signal disappears. In another embodiment, processor 40 is configured to resume the enhancement of the received voice signal after a predetermined time. In only one example, the predetermined time is about 5 minutes, but it is only one example that falls within the scope and spirit of the present invention, and various lengths of time may be used to suit the purpose. In another embodiment, the processor 40 is configured to resume the enhancement of the received acoustic signal when an outgoing acoustic signal such as the wearer's voice comes in. In another embodiment, the processor 40 is adapted to resume the enhancement of the received acoustic signal using the acoustic enhancement switch 80, as described below.

Referring back to FIG. 1, the communication eyewear assembly 10 also includes a sound enhancement switch 80. The acoustic reinforcement switch is installed to selectively adjust the reinforcement of at least one kind of acoustic signal executed by the processor 40. More specifically, the acoustic enhancement switch 80 is configured to communicate with the processor 40 and to suspend or resume the acoustic enhancement performed by the processor 40. In one embodiment, the acoustic enhancement switch 80 can be configured to control the enhancement of the received acoustic signal. In another embodiment, the acoustic enhancement switch 80 can be configured to control the enhancement of the outgoing acoustic signal.

The acoustic reinforcement switch 80 may be installed at various positions such as the frame device 20 or at least one earphone 60. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the acoustic reinforcement switch 80 is installed on the first leg 23. In addition, the acoustic reinforcement switch 80 depicted in FIG. 1 includes a setting for sensing a touch such that the acoustic reinforcement switch is enabled or disabled according to the wearer's choice. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and intention of the present invention, and the acoustic reinforcement switch 80 may use a toggle button, a push button, a rocker, or other configuration.

Referring to FIG. 5, in another embodiment of a communication eyewear assembly 10, a peripheral microphone device 75 connected to a frame device 20 is depicted. In particular in the embodiment of FIG. 5 the peripheral microphone assembly 75 comprises two frame microphone devices, each mounted on both sides of the front frame member 21. Like the earphone microphone device 66 described above, the frame microphone device 76 is also installed to catch the ambient sound signal and transmit the ambient sound signal to the processor 40. In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the frame microphone devices 76 are several inches away from each other (possibly from 4 to 5 inches [4 ”-5") away, so that the processor 40 is able to change the acoustic signal that each frame microphone device 76 picks up. On the basis of this, heterogeneous sound sources can be geometrically distinguished. In this embodiment, the frame microphone device 76 is connected to the processor 40 in wired communication. However, in another embodiment, the frame microphone device 76 may be in wireless communication with the processor 40, such as using a second transceiver 44. In another embodiment, the peripheral microphone device 75 may also include other number of frame microphone devices 76, such as a single frame microphone device 76. In another embodiment, the frame microphone 76 may be installed at a suitable position such as the legs 23, 24 and other positions.

6, the earphone 60 utilized with the embodiment of FIG. 5 does not need to include the earphone microphone device 60 because the frame microphone device 76 actually performs the same function as the earphone microphone device 66. However, in another embodiment, the peripheral microphone device 75 may include the frame microphone device 76 and the earphone microphone device 66 together.

4, 6, 7, and 8, in at least one or more embodiments, the earphone 60 can also be detached from and fixed to the frame device 20 for storage. As shown in FIG. 7, each earphone 60 includes a clip device that can be detachably fixed to a frame when the earphone 60 is not in use. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, the two earphones 60 may be separated and fixed to the first leg 23 in the storage direction. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and intention of the present invention, and the detachable earphone 60 can also be fixed to other parts of the frame device such as the second leg 24 and the front frame member 21.

In another embodiment, the earphone 60 and the frame device 20 are connected together and configured to charge the rechargeable earphone power supply 92 when the earphone 60 is disposed in the storage direction. In at least one or more such embodiments, one or more charging contactors 28 are disposed in the frame device 20 to charge the earphone power supply 92. For example, in the embodiment depicted in FIG. 8, two charging contactors 28 are installed on the first leg 23 so that the earphone 60 is placed in the storage direction of FIG. 7 and can charge each earphone power supply 92. 28 and each earphone 60 are in contact. In one such embodiment, earphone power supply 92 is charged by main power supply 90 of assembly 10. In another embodiment, the earphone power supply 92 may be charged with an external power source connected to the removable assembly 10.

Referring to the additional function of the present invention including visual communication, the communication eyewear assembly 10 includes a camera device 103 to capture an outgoing visual signal including various image data and image data. Referring again to FIG. 1, in one embodiment the camera device 103 comprises a camera 105 installed at the center of the front frame member 21 to face the range of view from the wearer's point of view. However, it is only one example that falls within the scope and intention of the present invention, and it is possible to use a plurality of cameras 105 as well as to install one or more cameras 105 in various other suitable positions of assembly 10, such as front frame members, legs 23, 24, and the like. Because assembly 10 is worn on the wearer's head, outgoing visual cues may capture scenes from many directions, such as those behind the wearer, but typically illuminate the scene visible to the wearer. In addition, the camera device 103 usually captures a visual signal in the visible light spectrum. However, in another embodiment, the camera device 103 may also capture visual signals of other spectra, such as infrared spectra.

As with the other multimedia constructs described above, when using the camera apparatus 103, the camera apparatus is adapted to transmit an outgoing visual signal to the processor 40. Therefore, the processor 40 is configured to transmit the outgoing time signal received from the camera device 103 to another entity.

The processor 40 is specifically adapted to receive visual signals received from a distance. For example, the received visual signal may include image or image data such as a picture or a movie of a data file stored and transmitted remotely. At this time, the assembly 10 also includes a display device 22 installed to display the received visual signal received by the processor 40. More specifically, the display device 22 includes at least one display device installed to display visual signals received by the wearer. For example, referring to the embodiment of FIG. 1, the display device 22 includes a single display unit 26 disposed at least partially on an outer surface of one of the eye shields 25. The display unit 26 is further adapted to protect the image of the received visual signal coming into the eyes of the operator. In another embodiment, the display unit 26 is configured to project the received visual signal onto the eye shield 25 so that the wearer's eye can recognize the visual signal displayed on the inner or outer surface of the eye shield 25. Although the embodiment of FIG. 1 depicts the display unit 26 located on the outer surface of the eye shield 25, the display unit 26 may be located within the inner surface of the eye shield 25 or within the eye shield 25.

In another embodiment, the display device 22 includes at least one display unit 26 corresponding to each eye shield 25. For example, the embodiment of FIG. 9 shows two different variants of display units 26 ′ and 26 ″ respectively associated with the eye shield 25. As shown in the figure, the first display unit 26 'is arranged on the inner surface of one eye shield 25 so as to display the received visual signal in a partial region designated by the eye shield 25. The second display unit 26 ”is arranged within the other eye shield 25 'to actually display the received visual signal in the entire area specified by the eye shield 25.

If the structure of the display unit 26, the display unit 26 can use a variety of suitable materials and structures. For example, the display unit 26 may use a flat panel display technology such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) technology or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display technology. In addition, the display unit 26 may be arranged to match at least some extent with the outline of the eye shield 25.

The display unit 26 may be configured to receive the received visual signal from the processor 40 and thus remain substantially transparent until the display unit 26 displays the visual signal. In such an embodiment, the display of the received visual signal is physically triggered by the electronic input that the display unit 26 receives from the processor 40.

Because there may be many modifications, variations, and changes in detail to the preferred examples of the invention described above, all of the above description and contents shown in the accompanying drawings are to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. do. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims and the applicable laws.

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A frame device;
At least one or more substantially transparent eye shields associated with the frame device;
A frame device adapted to be stably worn by the wearer so that the at least one or more eye shields covering the front of the eye are generally not moved to protect the wearer's eyes;
A processor coupled with the frame assembly configured to receive a received acoustic signal;
At least one earphone capable of wireless communication with the processor and adapted to plug into one of the wearer's two ears;
The processor having a function of transmitting the received acoustic signal to the at least one earphone;
The at least one earphone further comprising a speaker device adapted to deliver the received acoustic signal to a wearer to be heard better;
An outgoing microphone device configured to capture an outgoing sound signal transmitted by the wearer and transmit the outgoing sound signal to the processor;
The processor added with a function to transmit the outgoing signal;
And a peripheral microphone device configured to capture and transmit an ambient acoustic signal to the processor. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein the processor is added to enhance the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal. 3. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 2, wherein the processor is adapted to adjust the volume level of the received acoustic signal in proportion to the volume level of the ambient acoustic signal. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 4, wherein the processor is added to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal in proportion to the ambient acoustic signal. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein the peripheral microphone device is connected to the at least one earphone. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1 wherein the peripheral microphone device is connected to the frame device. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein the at least one earphone is added to substantially reduce ambient noise. 10. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 8, wherein at least a portion of the at least one earphone is adapted to be plugged into the wearer's ear to substantially reduce ambient noise. 10. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 9, wherein the at least one earphone comprises a disposable insert that can substantially reduce ambient noise. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein the processor is added with a function of identifying a voice element of the ambient acoustic signal. 12. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 11, wherein the processor transmits the voice element of the ambient sound signal to the at least one earphone and the speaker device is adapted to communicate the voice element to a wearer to better hear. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 1, wherein a camera device is added and the camera device is configured to capture an outgoing time signal and transmit the outgoing time signal to the processor, wherein the function of transmitting the outgoing time signal to the processor is added. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor is further configured to receive a received visual signal, wherein the eyewear assembly further includes a display device, wherein the display device allows the wearer to see the visual signal. A communication eyewear assembly configured to display. A frame device;
At least one or more substantially transparent eye shields associated with the frame device;
A frame device adapted to be stably worn by the wearer so that the at least one or more eye shields covering the front of the eye are generally not moved to protect the wearer's eyes;
A processor coupled with the frame assembly configured to receive a received acoustic signal;
At least one earphone capable of wireless communication with the processor and adapted to plug into one of the wearer's two ears;
A peripheral microphone device installed to capture and transmit an ambient acoustic signal to the processor;
The processor having a function of reinforcing the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal;
The processor added to transmit the enhanced received acoustic signal to the at least one earphone;
The at least one earphone further comprising a speaker device adapted to deliver the enhanced received acoustic signal to a wearer to be heard better;
An outgoing microphone device configured to capture an outgoing sound signal transmitted by the wearer and transmit the outgoing sound signal to the processor;
The processor added with a function to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal; And
And the processor added with functionality to transmit the enhanced outgoing signal. 16. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 15, wherein the peripheral microphone device is connected to the at least one earphone. 16. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 15, wherein said peripheral microphone device is connected to said frame device. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 15, wherein the at least one earphone has an additional function to substantially reduce ambient noise. 19. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 18, wherein at least a portion of the at least one earphone is adapted to be worn in the wearer's ear to substantially reduce ambient noise. 20. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 19, wherein the at least one earphone comprises a disposable insert that can substantially reduce ambient noise. 16. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 15, wherein a clip is attached to the at least one earphone to detach the at least one earphone and fix the same to the frame device in a storage direction. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising a rechargeable earphone power supply for supplying power to the at least one speaker device to the at least one earphone, wherein the earphone and the frame device are configured such that the at least one earphone is in the storage direction. Communication eyewear assembly that is connected together to charge the rechargeable earphone power fly when placed. 16. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 15, wherein a camera device is added and the camera device is adapted to capture an outgoing time signal and transmit it to the processor, wherein the function of transmitting the outgoing time signal is added to the processor. The processor of claim 15, wherein the processor is further configured to receive a received visual signal, wherein the communication eyewear assembly further includes a display device, wherein the display device is configured to allow the wearer to see the visual visual signal. A communication eyewear assembly configured to display. A frame device;
At least one or more substantially transparent eye shields associated with the frame device;
A frame device adapted to be stably worn by the wearer so that the at least one or more eye shields covering the front of the eye are generally not moved to protect the wearer's eyes;
A processor coupled with the frame assembly configured to receive a received acoustic signal;
At least one earphone capable of wireless communication with the processor and adapted to plug into one of the wearer's two ears;
An earphone microphone device installed to capture and transmit an ambient sound signal to the processor;
The processor is added with a function to enhance the received acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal;
The processor added to transmit the enhanced received acoustic signal to the at least one earphone;
The at least one earphone further comprising a speaker device adapted to deliver the enhanced received acoustic signal to a wearer to be heard better;
An outgoing microphone device configured to capture an outgoing sound signal transmitted by the wearer and transmit the outgoing sound signal to the processor;
The processor added with a function to enhance the outgoing acoustic signal based on the ambient acoustic signal;
And the processor added with functionality to transmit the enhanced outgoing acoustic signal. 27. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 25, comprising a first earphone adapted to be located in one ear of the wearer and a second earphone adapted to be located in the other ear of the wearer. 27. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 25, wherein the at least one earphone has an additional function to substantially reduce ambient noise. 28. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 27, wherein at least some of the at least one earphone are adapted to be worn in the wearer's ear to substantially reduce ambient noise. 29. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 28, wherein the at least one earphone comprises a disposable insert that can substantially reduce ambient noise. 27. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 25, comprising a sound reinforcement switch installed to selectively adjust the reinforcement of the received sound signal. 26. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 25, comprising a sound reinforcement switch installed to selectively adjust the reinforcement of the outgoing sound signal. 26. The communication eyewear assembly of claim 25, wherein a camera device is added and the camera device is adapted to capture an outgoing time signal and transmit it to the processor, wherein the function of transmitting the outgoing time signal is added to the processor. 27. The system of claim 25, wherein a function of receiving a received visual signal is added to the processor, wherein the communication eyewear assembly further includes a display device, wherein the display device is viewable by the wearer. Communication eyewear assembly configured to display.

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