U.S. patent application number 14/610628 was filed with the patent office on 2016-03-10 for computerized replacement temple for standard eyewear.
The applicant listed for this patent is Vision Service Plan. Invention is credited to Richard Chester Klosinski, Jr., Meghan Kathleen Murphy, Jay William Sales, Matthew David Steen, Matthew Allen Workman.
Application Number | 20160070122 14/610628 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55436366 |
Filed Date | 2016-03-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160070122 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sales; Jay William ; et
al. |
March 10, 2016 |
COMPUTERIZED REPLACEMENT TEMPLE FOR STANDARD EYEWEAR
Abstract
In various embodiments, a computerized eyewear retrofit kit
comprises a replacement temple configured to replace a temple of a
pair of eyewear. The replacement temple comprises an elongated body
having a first end configured to attach the replacement temple to
the eyewear, at least one of a first group of one or more sensors
coupled to the elongated body or a second group of one or more
sensors configured to couple to a frame of the standard pair of
eyewear. The at least one of the first or second group of sensors
are for sensing at least one of a physiological characteristic of
the wearer or an environmental characteristic associated with the
wearer. The eyewear retrofit kit also comprises at least one
processor and a power source that are operatively coupled to at
least one of the first group or the second group of the one or more
sensors.
Inventors: |
Sales; Jay William; (Citrus
Heights, CA) ; Klosinski, Jr.; Richard Chester;
(Sacramento, CA) ; Workman; Matthew Allen;
(Sacramento, CA) ; Murphy; Meghan Kathleen;
(Davis, CA) ; Steen; Matthew David; (Sacramento,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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Vision Service Plan |
Rancho Cordova |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
55436366 |
Appl. No.: |
14/610628 |
Filed: |
January 30, 2015 |
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62046406 |
Sep 5, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
351/158 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61B 5/443 20130101;
H04L 63/0861 20130101; G06K 9/00597 20130101; G16H 20/40 20180101;
A61B 5/1128 20130101; A61B 2560/0475 20130101; A61B 5/1118
20130101; G09B 19/0092 20130101; A61B 5/117 20130101; A61B 5/7282
20130101; G16H 50/20 20180101; A61B 5/0816 20130101; A61B 5/112
20130101; G08B 21/0476 20130101; A61B 5/0531 20130101; G06F 21/35
20130101; G06K 9/00617 20130101; G16H 40/67 20180101; A61B 5/0002
20130101; A61B 5/486 20130101; A61B 2576/00 20130101; G09B 5/06
20130101; A61B 5/6803 20130101; A61B 5/1032 20130101; A61B 5/1116
20130101; A61B 5/7246 20130101; A61B 3/112 20130101; A61B 5/0077
20130101; G06K 9/00664 20130101; G08B 21/02 20130101; G08B 21/0423
20130101; A63B 24/0062 20130101; A61B 5/0022 20130101; A61B 5/0402
20130101; A61B 2562/0257 20130101; A61B 5/1176 20130101; A61B
2562/0223 20130101; A61B 5/165 20130101; A61B 5/4076 20130101; A61F
2002/7695 20130101; A61B 5/1114 20130101; A61B 5/0205 20130101;
A61B 5/4266 20130101; G06K 9/00604 20130101; A61B 2562/0219
20130101; G16H 40/63 20180101; A61B 5/1103 20130101; A61B 5/7278
20130101; A61F 2/76 20130101; G07C 9/37 20200101; G08B 21/0461
20130101; G09B 5/00 20130101; A61B 5/0476 20130101; G06K 9/00348
20130101; G02C 11/10 20130101; G06K 9/6201 20130101; A61B 5/024
20130101; A61B 5/14552 20130101; A61B 5/4884 20130101; A61B 7/04
20130101 |
International
Class: |
G02C 11/00 20060101
G02C011/00 |
Claims
1. A computerized eyewear temple comprising: a. an elongated body
having: i. a first end comprising a coupling that is configured to
retrofit to at least a portion of a hinge of a standard pair of
eyewear; and ii. a second end that defines an earpiece that is
configured to support the temple on a wearer's ear; b. one or more
sensors coupled to the elongated body; c. at least one processor
operatively coupled to the one or more sensors; and d. a power
source operatively coupled to the at least one processor and the
one or more sensors, wherein: i. the one or more sensors further
comprises at least one sensor selected from a group consisting of:
(a) a motion sensor; (b) an accelerometer; (c) a gyroscope; (d) a
geomagnetic sensor; (e) a global positioning system sensor; (f) an
impact sensor; (g) a pedometer; (h) a thermometer; (i) a
microphone; (j) a front-facing camera; (k) an eye-facing camera;
(l) a heart rate monitor; (m) an electrocardiogram, (n) a pulse
oximeter; (o) a blood alcohol monitor; (p) an olfactory sensor; (q)
a respiratory rate sensor; and (r) a transdermal sensor; ii. at
least one of the one or more sensors is embedded into the elongated
body; iii. the one or more sensors are configured to detect a
physiological characteristic associated with the wearer of the
computerized eyewear temple; and iv. the one or more sensors are
configured to detect a characteristic of the environment
surrounding the wearer of the computerized eyewear temple.
2. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 1, wherein at least one
of the one or more sensors is configured to attach to one of the
elongated body or a frame of the standard pair of eyewear.
3. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 2, wherein at least one
of the one or more sensors is an eye-facing camera that attaches to
one of the elongated body, a hinge of the eyewear frame, or the
frame of the standard pair of eyewear.
4. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 1, wherein: a. the
physiological characteristic is selected from a group consisting
of: i. a heart rate; ii. a respiratory rate; iii. the wearer's
brainwave activity; iv. a gait pattern of the wearer; v. a head
position of the wearer; vi. a speed of the wearer; and vii. a
movement pattern of the wearer. b. the characteristic of the
environment is selected from a group consisting of: i. the wearer's
location; ii. a medicine that the wearer is preparing to take; iii.
a food that the wearer is preparing to eat; iv. an amount of
ultraviolet light that the wearer is subjected to; v. a smell of an
item close to the wearer; vi. a proximity of the wearer to an
object; and vii. an identity of an object associated with the
wearer.
5. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 1, wherein the coupling
is selected from a group consisting of: a. a friction fit; b. a
screw; c. a spring loaded ball and catch; d. a spring loaded pin
and catch; and e. a spring tab and catch.
6. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 5, wherein the coupling
further comprises a cavity that opens to at least the first end of
the elongated body, wherein: a. the cavity is configured to receive
the at least a portion of the hinge; and b. the temple is
releasably secured to the at least a portion of the hinge by a
press-fit.
7. The computerized eyewear temple of claim 1, wherein the one or
more sensors comprise a pulse oximeter, a front-facing camera, an
eye-facing camera, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope.
8. A computerized eyewear retrofit kit comprising: a. a
computerized temple comprising an elongated body having: i. a first
end configured to couple to at least a portion of a frame of a
standard pair of eyewear; and ii. a second end that defines an
earpiece configured to support the temple on an ear of the wearer
of the standard pair of eyewear when the computerized temple is
coupled to the frame; b. one or more sensors operatively coupled to
the elongated body; c. at least one processor operatively coupled
to the one or more sensors; d. a power source operatively coupled
to the at least one processor and at least one of the one or more
sensors; and e. at least one brow bar that is configured to couple
to at least a portion of the frame of the standard pair of eyewear,
wherein: the at least one brow bar has one or more brow bar sensors
operatively coupled to the at least one brow bar, the one or more
brow bar sensors are operatively coupled to the at least one
processor, at least one of the one or more sensors or the one or
more brow bar sensors is configured to detect at least one of a
physiological characteristic or an environmental characteristic
associated with the wearer of the computerized eyewear retrofit
kit.
9. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 8, wherein the
one or more sensors or the one or more brow bar sensors are sensors
selected from a group consisting of: a. a motion sensor; b. an
accelerometer; c. a gyroscope; d. a geomagnetic sensor; e. a global
positioning system sensor; f. an impact sensor; g. a pedometer, h.
a thermometer; i. a microphone; j. a front-facing camera; k. an
eye-facing camera; l. a heart rate monitor; m. an
electrocardiogram; n. a pulse oximeter; o. a blood alcohol monitor;
p. an olfactory sensor; q. a respiratory rate sensor; and r. a
transdermal sensor.
10. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 9, wherein a.
the one or more sensors further comprises an accelerometer and a
gyroscope; and b. the one or more brow bar sensors further
comprises an eye-facing camera.
11. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 10, wherein the
accelerometer and gyroscope are embedded into the elongated body,
and the eye-facing camera is operatively coupled to the at least
one brow bar.
12. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 10, wherein the
eye-facing camera is hardwired to the at least one processor.
13. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 8, further
comprising one or more sensors that are coupled to one or more nose
pieces.
14. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 13, where the
one or more sensors that are coupled to one or more nose pieces are
selected from a group consisting of: a. a transdermal sensor; b. a
blood pressure monitor; c. a hear rate monitor; d. an
electrocardiogram; e. a pulse oximeter; and f. an olfactory
sensor.
15. The computerized eyewear retrofit of claim 14, wherein the one
or more sensors that are coupled to the one or more nose pieces are
hardwired to the at least one processor.
16. A computerized eyewear retrofit kit comprising: a. a
replacement temple that is configured to replace a temple of a
standard pair of eyewear, the replacement temple comprising an
elongated body having a first end comprising a coupling that is
configured to attach the replacement temple to the standard pair of
eyewear; b. at least one of: i. a first group of one or more
sensors coupled to the elongated body for sensing at least one of a
physiological characteristic of the wearer or an environmental
characteristic associated with the wearer; or ii. a second group of
one or more sensors configured to couple to a frame of the standard
pair of eyewear, wherein the second group of one or more sensors
sense at least one of a physiological characteristic of the wearer
or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer; c.
at least one processor operatively coupled to the at least one of
the first group or the second group of one or more sensors; and d.
a power source operatively coupled to the at least one processor
and to the at least one of the first group or the second group of
one or more sensors.
17. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 16, further
comprising one or more brow bars that are configured to couple to a
top portion of the frame, wherein the second group of one or more
sensors are operatively coupled to the one or more brow bars.
18. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 17, wherein the
one or more brow bars further comprise a second power source
configured to power the second group of one or more sensors.
19. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 18, wherein the
second power source is a solar power source.
20. The computerized eyewear retrofit kit of claim 16, wherein the
second group of one or more sensors is configured to couple to a
portion of the frame selected from a group consisting of: a. one or
more nose pieces of the frame; b. a rim of the frame; c. a hinge of
the frame; and d. a second temple of the standard pair of eyewear.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 62/046,406, filed Sep. 5, 2014, entitled,
"Wearable Health Computer Apparatus, Systems, and Related Methods,"
which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND
[0002] It has become increasingly important to monitor the health
and activities of individuals. Accordingly, there is a need for
improved devices that make monitoring these aspects of an
individual easier and more convenient. Various embodiments of the
present computerized replacement temple recognize and address the
foregoing considerations, and others, of prior art devices.
SUMMARY
[0003] A computerized eyewear temple, according to various
embodiments, comprises an elongated body having (1) a first end
comprising a coupling configured to retrofit to at least a portion
of a hinge of a standard pair of eyewear and (2) a second end that
defines an earpiece configured to support the temple on a wearer's
ear. The computerized eyewear temple has one or more sensors
coupled to the elongated body. At least one processor is
operatively coupled to the one or more sensors and a power source
is operatively coupled to the at least one processor and the one or
more sensors. The one or more sensors further comprises at least
one sensor selected from a group consisting of: (1) a motion
sensor; (2) an accelerometer; (3) a gyroscope; (4) a geomagnetic
sensor; (5) a global positioning system sensor; (6) an impact
sensor; (7) a pedometer; (8) a thermometer; (9) a microphone; (10)
a front-facing camera; (11) an eye-facing camera; (12) a heart rate
monitor; (13) an electrocardiogram; (14) a pulse oximeter; (15) a
blood alcohol monitor; (16) an olfactory sensor; (17) a respiratory
rate sensor; and (18) a transdermal sensor, where at least one of
the one or more sensors is embedded into the elongated body. The
one or more sensors may be configured to detect: (1) a
physiological characteristic associated with the wearer of the
computerized eyewear temple and/or (2) a characteristic of the
environment surrounding the wearer of the computerized eyewear
temple.
[0004] In particular embodiments, the computerized temple may
further include one or more user interfaces for communicating with
a wearer of the computerized temple. For example, the computerized
temple may include one or more speakers, microphones, displays,
and/or other user interface devices that are operatively coupled to
facilitate the transfer of information between the wearer of the
temple and the temple's one or more processors (e.g., while the
wearer is wearing the temple).
[0005] According to various embodiments, a computerized eyewear
retrofit kit comprises a computerized temple comprising an
elongated body having a first end configured to couple to at least
a portion of a frame of a standard pair of eyewear and a second end
that defines an earpiece configured to support the temple on an ear
of the wearer of the standard pair of eyewear (or portion of the
eyewear) when the computerized temple is coupled to the frame. The
computerized eyewear retrofit kit has one or more sensors
operatively coupled to the elongated body. At least one processor
is operatively coupled to the one or more sensors. A power source
is operatively coupled to the at least one processor and at least
one of the one or more sensors. In various embodiments, at least
one brow bar is configured to couple to at least a portion of the
frame of the standard pair of eyewear. The at least one brow bar
may have one or more brow bar sensors operatively coupled (e.g.,
physically or wirelessly coupled) to the at least one brow bar and
to the at least one processor. At least one of the one or more
sensors or the one or more brow bar sensors is configured to detect
at least one of a physiological characteristic or an environmental
characteristic associated with the wearer of the computerized
eyewear retrofit kit.
[0006] A computerized eyewear retrofit kit, according to various
embodiments, comprises a replacement temple that is configured to
replace a temple of a standard pair of eyewear, the replacement
temple comprising an elongated body having a first end comprising a
coupling that is configured to attach the replacement temple to the
standard pair of eyewear. The eyewear retrofit kit may further
comprise at least one of: (1) a first group of one or more sensors
coupled to the elongated body; or (2) a second group of one or more
sensors configured to couple to a frame of the standard pair of
eyewear and to sense at least one of a physiological characteristic
of the wearer and/or an environmental characteristic associated
with the wearer (either collectively or individually). In various
embodiments, at least one processor is operatively coupled to the
at least one of the first group or the second group of one or more
sensors. A power source is operatively coupled to the at least one
processor and to the at least one of the first group or the second
group of one or more sensors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Various embodiments of a computerized replacement temple for
assessing a user's health and activities are described below. In
the course of this description, reference will be made to the
accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale and
wherein:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a
computerized replacement temple attached to standard eyewear;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the computerized
replacement temple unattached to the standard eyewear;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the eyewear of FIG. 1
having the computerized replacement temple and a second temple with
one or more sensors, according to another embodiment;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the eyewear of FIG. 1
having the computerized replacement temple and an eyewear frame
with one or more sensors, according to another embodiment;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the eyewear of FIG. 1
having the computerized replacement temple and a nose pad with one
or more sensors, according to another embodiment;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the eyewear of FIG. 1
having the computerized replacement temple and a detachable camera,
according to another embodiment;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the eyewear of FIG. 1
having the computerized replacement temple and a replacement brow
bar, according to another embodiment; and
[0015] FIG. 8 depicts exemplary system architecture for an example
computing device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] Various embodiments will now be described more fully
hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should
be understood that the invention may be embodied in many different
forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set
forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this
disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the
scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers
refer to like elements throughout.
Eyewear
[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, eyewear 100, according to various
embodiments, is a standard pair of eyewear (e.g., any suitable pair
of eyewear with a frame and one or more temples) that has had one
of its temples replaced with a computerized temple 102 (e.g., the
standard pair of eyewear has been retrofitted to include a
computerized temple 102). In particular embodiments, the eyewear
100 includes: (1) an eyewear frame 108; (2) a computerized temple
102 with one or more sensors 130 that is attached (e.g., pivotably
attached) to a first lateral side of the eyewear frame; and (3) a
second temple 114 that is attached (e.g., pivotably attached) to a
second lateral side of the eyewear frame. These various components
are discussed in more detail below.
[0018] Eyewear Frame
[0019] Referring still to FIG. 1, eyewear 100, in various
embodiments, includes any suitable eyewear frame 108 configured to
support one or more lenses 118, 120. In the embodiment shown in
this figure, the eyewear frame 108 has a first end 110 and a second
end 116. The eyewear frame 108 also has a top surface 108a (e.g.,
brow bar and bridge), and a bottom surface 108b (e.g., the bottom
surface of the frame's first and second lens rims). The eyewear
frame 108 may be made of any suitable material such as one or more
metals, metal alloys, ceramics, polymers, etc. or any combination
thereof. In particular embodiments, the eyewear frame 108 is
configured to support the first and second lenses 118, 120 about
the full perimeter of the lenses. In other embodiments, the eyewear
frame 108 may be configured to support the first and second lenses
118, 120 about only a portion of each respective lens (e.g., a
semi-rimless or rimless frame). In various embodiments, the eyewear
frame 108 is configured to support a number of lenses other than
two lenses (e.g., a single lens, a plurality of lenses, etc.). In
particular embodiments, the lenses 118, 120 may include
prescription lenses, sunglass lenses, or any other suitable type of
lens (e.g., reading lenses, non-prescription lenses), which may be
formed, for example, from glass or a suitable polymer.
[0020] The eyewear frame 108 includes a first nose pad 122 and a
second nose pad 124, which may be configured to maintain the
eyewear 100 adjacent the front of a wearer's face such that the
lenses 118, 120 are positioned substantially in front of the
wearer's eyes while the wearer is wearing the eyewear 100. In
particular embodiments, the nose pads 122, 124 may comprise a
material that is configured to be comfortable when worn by the
wearer (e.g., rubber, polymer, etc.). In other embodiments, the
nose pads 122, 124 may include any other suitable material (e.g.,
plastic, metal, etc.). In still other embodiments, the nose pads
122, 124 may be integrally formed with the frame 108 and made from
the same material as the eyewear frame 108.
[0021] The eyewear frame 108 includes a first connection receiving
end 112 that attaches the computerized temple 102 to the frame
first end 110, and a second connection receiving end 128 that
attaches the second temple 114 to the frame second end 116. In
various embodiments, the connection receiving ends 112, 128 may be
releasably coupled to the computerized temple 102 and the second
temple 114, respectively, by any suitable connection (e.g., tongue
and groove, ball and socket, spring hinge, friction fit, screw,
spring loaded ball and catch, spring loaded pin and catch, spring
tab and catch, etc.). In particular embodiments, the first and
second connection receiving ends 112, 128 may be welded to, or
integrally formed with, the eyewear frame 108.
[0022] Computerized Temple
[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, the computerized temple 102 has an
elongated body that includes a first end 102a and a second end
102b. In various embodiments, the first end 102a has a coupling
that is configured to retrofit to at least a portion of a hinge of
a standard pair of eyewear. In particular embodiments, the second
end 102b defines an earpiece 104 proximate the second end 102b that
is configured to support the temple on a wearer's ear. A temple
hinge connection 106 is proximate the first end 102a. The
computerized temple 102 also has a top surface, a bottom surface,
an outer (front) surface, and an inner (back) surface (surfaces not
numbered).
[0024] Referring to FIG. 2, the temple hinge connection 106 is
adapted to be releasably coupled to the eyewear frame first
connection receiving end 112 by any suitable hinge connection 202
(e.g., ball and socket hinge connection, friction fit hinge, screw
hinge, spring loaded ball and catch hinge, spring loaded pin and
catch hinge, or spring tab and catch hinge). In various
embodiments, the eyewear frame first connection receiving end 112
may contain a first portion of a hinge and the computerized temple
hinge connection 106 may contain a second portion of the hinge,
where the first and second portions of the hinge form a pivotable
hinge. Thus, the computerized temple 102 is releasably coupled to
the eyewear frame 108 at the eyewear frame first end 110 by the
coupling of the first hinge connection receiving end 112 to the
temple hinge connection 106 at the hinge connection 202. For each
of the different hinge connections, the first hinge connection
receiving end 112 and the temple hinge connection 106 are formed by
complimentary hinge connections 202. For instance, where the first
hinge connection receiving end 112 includes a ball, the temple
hinge connection 106 may include a socket. As a further example,
where the first hinge connection receiving end 112 includes a screw
hinge, the temple hinge connection 106 may also include a screw
hinge. In various embodiments, the hinge connection 202 further
comprises a cavity (not shown) that opens to at least the
computerized temple first end 102. In particular embodiments, the
cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of the hinge
connection receiving end 112 and the computerized temple 102 is
thereby releasably secured to at least a portion of the hinge
connection receiving end 112 by a press-fit.
[0025] Referring again to FIG. 1, the computerized temple 102
includes one or more sensors 130, at least one processor 132, and a
power source 134 coupled (e.g., embedded in, coupled to,
operatively coupled to, etc.) to the computerized temple 102. In
particular embodiments, the at least one processor 132 is
operatively coupled to the one or more sensors 130. In other
embodiments, the power source 134 is operatively coupled to the at
least one processor 132 and the one or more sensors 130. In various
embodiments, each of the one or more sensors 130, the at least one
processor 132, and the power source 134 may be coupled to the
temple. In still other embodiments, the one or more sensors may be
coupled to one or more portions of the frame 108, the computerized
temple 102, the second temple 114, the first and second lenses 118,
120, or any other portion (e.g., the nose pads 122, 124, the rim
108b, etc.) of the eyewear 100 in any suitable way.
[0026] As a further example, the at least one processor 132 and the
power source 134 may be embedded into the computerized temple 102.
In some such embodiments, at least one of the one or more sensors
130 may be embedded or coupled to the computerized temple 102,
another of the one or more sensors 130 may be coupled to the frame
108, and still another of the one or more sensors 130 may be
operatively coupled to the nose piece 122 (FIG. 1). In various
embodiments, the one or more sensors 130, the at least one
processor 132, and the power source 134 may be coupled at any point
along the eyewear 100 and/or the computerized temple 102. For
instance, a temperature sensor may be disposed adjacent the outer
(front) surface of the computerized temple 102.
[0027] In particular embodiments, the computerized temple 102 may
further include one or more user interfaces for communicating with
a wearer of the computerized temple 102. For example, the
computerized temple 102 may include one or more speakers,
microphones, displays, and/or other user interface devices that are
operatively coupled to facilitate the transfer of information
between the wearer of the temple and the temple's one or more
processors (e.g., while the wearer is wearing the temple). The
computerized temple 102 may further include one or more wireless
communications devices (e.g., a Bluetooth chip, a near field
communications chip, or a cellular communications chip) for
facilitating communication between the computerized temple and one
or more remote computing devices (e.g., a central server or the
wearer's handheld computing device, laptop computer, etc. . . .
).
[0028] In various embodiments, the one or more sensors 130, the at
least one processor 132, and the power source 134 may be formed in
any shape. In particular embodiments, the one or more sensors 130,
the at least one processor 132, and the power source 134 may be
formed on the inner (back) surface of the frame 108, the
computerized temple 102, the second temple 414, the first and
second lenses 118, 120, or any other portion of the eyewear 100. In
other embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 may be formed on the
outer (front) surface of the frame 108, the computerized temple
102, the second temple 414, the first and second lenses 118, 120,
or any other portion of the eyewear 100.
[0029] Sensors
[0030] Referring again to FIG. 1, the computerized temple 102,
according to various embodiments, includes one or more sensors 130
that are operatively coupled to the at least one processor 132. In
particular embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 are configured
to determine one or more current physical attributes of the wearer
(e.g., heart rate, brain wave activity, movement, body temperature,
blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, etc.). In various
embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 are configured to detect
one or more physiological characteristics associated with the
wearer of the computerized temple 102. In some embodiments, the
physiological characteristics may include, for example: (1) the
wearer's heart rate; (2) the wearer's respiratory rate; (3) the
wearer's brainwave activity; (4) a gait pattern of the wearer; (5)
a head position of the wearer; (6) a speed of the wearer; and (7) a
movement pattern of the wearer. In still other embodiments, the one
or more sensors 130 are configured to detect one or more
characteristics of the environment surrounding the wearer of the
computerized temple 102. In various embodiments, the characteristic
of the environment may include, for example: (1) the wearer's
location; (2) a medicine that the wearer is preparing to take; (3)
a food that the wearer is preparing to eat; (4) an amount of
ultraviolet light that the wearer is subjected to; (5) a smell of
an item in close proximity to the wearer; (6) a proximity of the
wearer to an object; and (7) an identity of an object associated
with the wearer.
[0031] The one or more sensors 130 may include, for example: (1)
one or more heart rate monitors; (2) one or more electrocardiograms
(EKG); (3) one or more electroencephalograms (EEG); (4) one or more
pedometers; (5) one or more thermometers; (6) one or more
transdermal sensors; (7) one or more front-facing cameras; (8) one
or more eye-facing cameras; (9) one or more microphones; (10) one
or more accelerometers; (11) one or more blood pressure sensors;
(12) one or more pulse oximeters; (13) one or more respiratory rate
sensors; (14) one or more blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
sensors; (15) one or more near-field communication sensors; (16)
one or more motion sensors; (17) one or more gyroscopes; (18) one
or more geomagnetic sensors; (19) one or more global positioning
system sensors; (20) one or more impact sensors; (21) one or more
wireless communication sensors (e.g., a Bluetooth chip); (22) one
or more tear sensors; (23) one or more olfactory sensors; and/or
(24) any other suitable one or more sensors. In particular
embodiments, the one or more sensors comprise a pulse oximeter, a
front-facing camera, an eye-facing camera, an accelerometer and a
gyroscope.
[0032] In particular embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 are
configured to gather data, for example, about the wearer such as
the wearer's heart rate, heart electrical activity, brain
electrical activity, transdermal activity, tear composition, blood
pressure, blood oxygen level, respiratory rate, perspiration level,
or blood alcohol concentration and transmit a signal representative
of the data to the at least one processor 132. In various
embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 are configured to gather
data about the distance traveled by the wearer, the steps taken by
the wearer, the acceleration of the wearer, or an impact sustained
by the wearer. The one or more sensors 130, in particular
embodiments, may also be configured to gather data such as one or
more images, one or more sounds, one or more near-field
communications, one or more motions, or one or more GPS locations.
In various embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 are configured
to, for example, store the gathered data and transmit the data
(e.g., a signal representative of the data) to the at least one
processor, which may analyze the data and determine information
based on the gathered data. The information may be: (1) provided to
one or more medical professionals, for example, to aid in the
diagnosis and/or treatment of the wearer; (2) used to predict one
or more medical issues associated with the wearer (e.g., the
illness or death of the user); and/or (3) used by a third party to
take any other suitable action based at least in part on the
information.
[0033] In particular embodiments, the system is configured to
receive input from a user (e.g., a wearer of the eyewear) via one
or more gestures, for example, using at least one of the sensors
described immediately above. In various embodiments, the system
may, for example, be configured to: (1) identify a gesture
performed by the user; and (2) at least partially in response to
identifying the gesture, perform a function associated with the
gesture. In particular embodiments, the system may be configured to
perform a particular function in response to identifying a
particular gesture, where the particular gesture is associated with
the particular function. In particular embodiments, the system may
be configured to enable the user to provide one or more gestures
for performing a particular function. In such embodiments, the
system may, for example: (1) receive a selection of a particular
function from the user; (2) receive input of one or more gestures
from the user; and (3) associate the particular function with the
one or more gestures.
[0034] In various embodiments, the one or more gestures may
include, for example: (1) one or more hand gestures (e.g., a thumbs
up, a wave, two thumbs up, holding up any particular number of
fingers, making one or more fists, performing a particular movement
with one or more hands, etc.); (2) one or more head movements
(e.g., shaking of the user's head, a nod, etc.); (3) one or more
eye movements (e.g., looking in a particular direction for a
particular period of time, a wink, blinking, blinking in a
particular pattern, etc.); (4) one or more facial movements (e.g.,
a smile, a frown, sticking out of a tongue, etc.); and/or (5) any
suitable combination of these or any other suitable gestures.
[0035] In particular embodiments, the system is configured to
identify the one or more gestures, for example, using a suitable
imaging device (e.g., a camera) that is part of the system. In
particular embodiments, the imaging device may be directed toward
an area in front of the user while the user is wearing the eyewear
100 and configured to identify gestures performed by the user's
hands, arms, feet, legs, etc. In other embodiments, the system may
include an imaging device directed toward the user's face and/or
eyes while the user is wearing the eyewear 100 that is configured
to identify gestures performed by the user's face and/or eyes. In
other embodiments, the system comprises one or more gyroscopes
and/or accelerometers configured to determine a position or change
in position of the eyewear 100 while the user is wearing the
eyewear. In such embodiments, the one or more gyroscopes and/or
accelerometers are configured to identify one or more gestures
performed by the user that include one or more gestures that
include movement of the user's head. In still other embodiments,
the system comprises one or more gyroscopes and/or one or more
accelerometers disposed on any other portion of the user's body
configured to identify any gesture performed by the user using the
other portion of the user's body (e.g., arm, hand, leg, foot,
etc.). In various embodiments, the system comprises any other
suitable sensor for identifying one or more gestures performed by
the user.
[0036] Second Temple
[0037] In various embodiments, the second temple 114 substantially
mirrors the shape of the computerized temple 102. Thus, for
purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only certain parts
will be discussed to highlight the differences in the structure and
operation of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 1,
the second temple 114 is adjacent the frame second end 116 and
substantially parallel the computerized temple 102. The second
temple 114 extends substantially rearward from the eyewear frame
108 adjacent the frame second end 116. As shown in FIG. 2, similar
to the computerized temple 102, the second temple 114 includes a
first end 114a and a second end 114b. An earpiece 208 is proximate
the second end 114b. A second temple hinge connection 206 is
proximate the first end 114a.
[0038] The second temple hinge connection 206 is adapted to be
releasably coupled to the eyewear frame second connection receiving
end 128 by any suitable second hinge connection 204 (e.g., ball and
socket hinge connection, friction fit hinge, screw hinge, spring
loaded ball and catch hinge, spring loaded pin and catch hinge, or
spring tab and catch hinge). Thus, the second temple 114 is
releasably coupled to the eyewear frame 108 at the eyewear frame
second end 116 by the coupling of the second hinge connection
receiving end 128 to the second temple hinge connection 206 at the
second hinge connection 204. Similar to the computerized temple
102, for each of the different hinge connections, the second hinge
connection receiving end 128 and the second temple hinge connection
206 are formed by complimentary hinge connections 204. For
instance, where the second hinge connection receiving end 128 is a
screw hinge, the second temple hinge connection 206 may also be a
screw hinge.
EXEMPLARY USE
[0039] In various embodiments, a wearer may wear prescription
eyewear to correct for nearsightedness or farsightedness. In this
example, the prescription eyewear comprises a standard frame with a
standard two-prong screw hinge connecting a first standard temple
and a second standard temple to the standard frame. The user may
remove the first standard temple from a first end of the standard
frame by unscrewing the screw connecting the first and second hinge
portions. The user may then attach a computerized temple 102 with a
three-prong standard screw hinge to the standard frame by aligning
the three-prong hinge portion of the computerized temple 102 with
the two-prong hinge portion of the standard frame. The computerized
temple 102 includes a sensor for measuring the wearer's heart rate
when the wear the temple.
[0040] In order to attach the computerized temple to the standard
frame, the user may insert the screw and tighten it so that: (1)
the computerized temple is coupled to the standard eyewear to
enable the eyewear to be worn by the wearer; and (2) when the
eyewear is worn by the wearer, the sensor is in a suitable position
to actively measure the wearer's heart rate. In this instance, the
wearer places the retrofitted eyewear on the wearer's head. While
wearing the retrofitted eyewear, the user may, for example, have
their heart rate monitored. The computerized temple sends the heart
rate information via Bluetooth to the wearer's mobile device for
use by an application running on the wearer's mobile device. Such
an application may, for example, generate an alert to the wearer
when the wearer's heart rate exceeds a predetermined threshold
heart rate (e.g., while the wearer is exercising).
[0041] In various embodiments, the one or more sensors 130 may
comprise at least one sensor coupled to the computerized temple 102
and a second sensor configured to attach to the frame 108. In this
instance, the wearer attaches the second sensor to the frame 108
prior to wearing the retrofitted eyewear.
Alternate Embodiments
Second Temple with Sensors
[0042] FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment of retrofitted
eyewear 300 that is similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS.
1-2. For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only
certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the
structure and operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 as
compared to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 3,
eyewear 300, retrofit according to various embodiments, includes:
(1) an eyewear frame 306; (2) a first computerized temple 302; and
(3) a second computerized temple 304.
[0043] The eyewear frame 306 may be a standard eyewear frame
already owned by the wearer. Similar to the eyewear 100 shown in
FIGS. 1-2, the eyewear frame 306 has a first end 306a and a second
end 306b. In this embodiment, the second temple 114 shown in FIGS.
1-2 is replaced with a second computerized temple 304 that includes
one or more sensors 308 coupled (embedded in, coupled to,
operatively coupled to, etc.) to the second computerized temple
304. The one or more sensors 308 may include the same sensors as
the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2. Thus, similar to the eyewear 100 of
FIGS. 1-2, the one or more sensors 308 are configured to detect at
least one of a physiological characteristic and/or an environmental
characteristic associated with the wearer of the computerized
eyewear retrofit kit.
[0044] Similar to the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, the one or more
sensors 308 may be coupled to the second computerized temple 304 in
any suitable way. For instance, the one or more sensors 308 may be
embedded into the second computerized temple 304, coupled to the
second computerized temple 304, and/or operatively coupled to the
second computerized temple 304. In particular embodiments, the one
or more sensors 308 are operatively coupled to the first
computerized temple 302. In various embodiments, the one or more
sensors 308 may be formed at any point along the second
computerized temple 304. For instance, a temperature sensor may be
disposed adjacent the inner (back) surface of the second
computerized temple 304 proximate to the earpiece. In various
embodiments, the one or more sensors 308 may be formed in any
shape. In addition, the one or more sensors 308 may be formed on
the inner (back) or outer (front) surface of the second
computerized temple 304.
[0045] Similar to the eyewear found in FIGS. 1-2, the first
computerized temple 302 and the second computerized temple 304 have
a first and a second temple hinge connection 310, 312,
respectively. The first temple hinge connection 310 is adapted to
be releasably coupled to a first frame connection receiving end 314
proximate the frame first end 306a by any suitable first hinge
connection 318. The second temple hinge connection 312 is adapted
to be releasably coupled to a second frame connection receiving end
316 proximate the frame second end 306b by any suitable second
hinge connection 320.
[0046] Eyewear Frame with Sensors
[0047] FIG. 4 illustrates an alternative embodiment of retrofitted
eyewear 400 that is similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS.
1-2. For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only
certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the
structure and operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 as
compared to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 4,
eyewear 400, retrofitted according to various embodiments,
includes: (1) a computerized temple 404 with a first group of one
or more sensors 418 coupled thereto, at least one processor 420,
and a power source 422; (2) an eyewear frame 402 with a second
group of one or more sensors 412 coupled thereto; and (3) a second
temple 406.
[0048] Similar to the eyewear 100 shown in FIGS. 1-2, the eyewear
frame 402 has a first end 408 and a second end 410. The eyewear
frame 402 also has a top surface 414 (e.g., brow bar and bridge),
and a bottom surface 416 (e.g., lens rims). In this embodiment, the
eyewear frame 402 includes the second group of one or more sensors
412 coupled thereto that are similar to the sensors described in
the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2. Thus, similar to the eyewear 100 of
FIGS. 1-2, the second group of one or more sensors 412 is
configured to detect at least one of a physiological characteristic
or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer of
the computerized eyewear retrofit kit.
[0049] Similar to the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, the second group of
one or more sensors 412 may be coupled to the eyewear frame 402 in
any suitable way. For instance, the second group of one or more
sensors 412 may be embedded into the eyewear frame 402, coupled
(e.g., glued, attached, etc.) to the eyewear frame 402, and/or
operatively coupled to the eyewear frame 402. In particular
embodiments, the second group of one or more sensors 412 are
operatively coupled to the eyewear frame 402. In some embodiments,
the second group of one or more sensors 412 may be coupled to a
portion of the eyewear frame 402 such as to one or more nose pieces
of the frame (not numbered), a rim of the frame (not numbered), a
hinge of the frame (not shown), or to the second temple 406.
[0050] In various embodiments, the second group of one or more
sensors 412 may be formed at any point along the eyewear frame 402.
For instance, a temperature sensor may be disposed adjacent the
inner (back) surface of the eyewear frame first end 408 so that the
temperature sensor is positioned proximate to the wearer's ear. In
various embodiments, the one or more sensors 412 may be formed in
any shape. Additionally, the second group of one or more sensors
412 may be formed on, or attached to, the outer (front) surface of
the eyewear frame 402. In particular embodiments, the first and
second group of one or more sensors 418, 412 may be operatively
coupled to the at least one processor 420. In some embodiments, the
power source 422 is operatively coupled to the at least one
processor 420 and to at least one of the first group of one or more
sensors 418 and/or the second group of one or more sensors 412. In
yet other embodiments, the first group of one or more sensors 418
may be coupled to the power source 422, and the second group of one
or more sensors 412 may be coupled to an alternative power source
(e.g., a solar power source, etc.)
[0051] Nose Pad with Sensors
[0052] FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of retrofitted
eyewear 500 that is similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS.
1-2. For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only
certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the
structure and operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 as
compared to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 5,
eyewear 500, retrofit according to various embodiments, includes:
(1) a standard eyewear frame 502; (2) a computerized temple 504;
(3) a second temple 506; (4) a first nose pad 508 with one or more
sensors 512 coupled thereto; and (5) a second nose pad 510.
[0053] The eyewear frame 502 is a standard eyewear frame. Similar
to the eyewear 100 shown in FIGS. 1-2, the eyewear frame 502 has a
first lens 514, a second lens 516, and first and second nose pads
508, 510 that are configured to maintain the eyewear 500 adjacent
the front of a wearer's face such that the lenses 514, 516 are
positioned substantially in front of the wearer's eyes while the
wearer is wearing the eyewear 500. In this embodiment, the first
nose pad 508 includes one or more sensors 512 that are similar to
the sensors described with reference to FIGS. 1-2. Thus, similar to
the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, the one or more sensors 512 are
configured to detect at least one of a physiological characteristic
or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer of
the computerized retrofitted eyewear.
[0054] Similar to the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, the one or more
sensors 512 may be coupled to the first nose pad 508 in any
suitable way. For instance, the one or more sensors 512 may be
embedded into the first nose pad 508, coupled to the first nose pad
508, and/or operatively coupled to the first nose pad 508. In
particular embodiments, the one or more sensors 512 are operatively
coupled to the first nose pad 508. In various embodiments, the one
or more sensors 512 may be formed at any point along the first nose
pad 508. For instance, a tear sensor may be disposed adjacent the
inner (back) surface of the first nose pad 508 such that the tear
sensor is positioned adjacent the user's face when the user is
wearing the eyewear 500. In various embodiments, the one or more
sensors 512 may be formed in any shape. In addition, the one or
more sensors 512 may be formed on the inner (back) surface of the
first nose pad 508 or on the outer (front) surface of the first
nose pad 508. In various embodiments, the one or more sensors 512
may be coupled to both the first nose pad 508 and the second nose
pad 510.
[0055] Detachable Eye-Facing Camera
[0056] FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of retrofitted
eyewear 600 that is similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS.
1-2. For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only
certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the
structure and operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 as
compared to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 6,
eyewear 600, retrofit according to various embodiments, includes:
(1) an eyewear frame 602; (2) a computerized temple 604; (3) a
second temple 606; and (4) a detachable eye-facing camera 608.
[0057] The eyewear frame 602 is a standard eyewear frame having a
first end 610, a second end 612, a first lens 614, and a second
lens 616. In various embodiments, the detachable eye-facing camera
may be releasably coupled to the eyewear frame 602 using any
suitable connection (e.g., friction fit, clip-on, detent
connection, screws, etc.). In particular embodiments, the
detachable eye-facing camera 608 may be configured to clip on to
any portion of the eyewear frame 602. In some embodiments, the
eye-facing camera may be configured to attach to one of the
computerized temple 604, a hinge of the eyewear 618, or the eyewear
frame 602.
[0058] In various embodiments, the detachable eye-facing camera 608
is configured to enable the wearer of the eyewear 600 to capture
one or more images (e.g., video images, still images, etc.), for
example, using the computerized temple 604. In particular
embodiments, the detachable eye-facing camera 608 is configured to
capture one or more images of the wearer's face and eyes. In other
embodiments, the detachable eye-facing camera 608 is configured to
be turned 180 degrees to capture one or more images of the wearer's
surroundings. Images of the wearer's eyes may be used by the at
least one processor to measure the wearer's pupil size and
determine one or more physiological characteristics associated with
the wearer.
[0059] Replacement Brow Bar with Sensors
[0060] FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of retrofitted
eyewear 700 that is similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS.
1-2. For purposes of ease of understanding and clarity, only
certain parts will be discussed to highlight the differences in the
structure and operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 as
compared to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-2. As shown in FIG. 7,
eyewear 700, retrofit according to various embodiments, includes:
(1) a standard eyewear frame 702; (2) a computerized temple 704
with one or more sensors 726 coupled thereto, at least one
processor 728, and a first power source 730 coupled to the at least
one processor 728; (3) a second temple 706; and (4) a replacement
brow bar 708 having one or more brow bar sensors 712 coupled
thereto.
[0061] The eyewear frame 702 has a first end 714, a second end 716
and a standard eyewear brow bar 718 positioned there between. In
various embodiments, the eyewear frame 702 has a first nose piece
732 and a second nose piece 734. The replacement brow bar 708 is
adapted to be releasably coupled to the eyewear frame standard
eyewear brow bar 718 by any suitable connection 710 (e.g.,
friction-fit, detent, spring loaded ball and catch, spring loaded
pin and catch, etc.). Thus, the replacement brow bar 708 is
releasably coupled to the eyewear frame 702 at the standard eyewear
brow bar 718 by coupling of the replacement brow bar 708 to the
standard eyewear brow bar 718 at the brow bar connection 710. In
various embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708 is slidably
mounted to the standard eyewear brow bar 718 between the frame
first end 714 and the frame second end 716 using a tongue and
groove relationship between the replacement brow bar 708 (e.g., a
groove formed therein) and the standard eyewear brow bar 718 (e.g.,
forming the tongue). For example, a groove (not shown) may run the
length of the replacement brow bar 708 such that when the standard
eyewear brow bar 718 is slid into the replacement brow bar groove,
the replacement brow bar 708 retains the standard eyewear brow bar
718.
[0062] Similar to the eyewear frame 702, the replacement brow bar
708 has a first end 720 and a second end 722. In various
embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708 may be made of any
suitable material such as one or more metals, metal alloys,
ceramics, polymers or any combination thereof. In particular
embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708 may be formed from any
suitable brow bar (e.g., a double brow bar, a single brow bar, a
pair of single brow bars, a plurality of brow bars etc.). In
various embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708 is at least one
brow bar. In some such embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708
includes one or more brow bar sensors 712 that are similar to the
sensors described in the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2.
Thus, similar to the eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, at least one of the
one or more sensors 726 or the one or more brow bar sensors 712 are
configured to detect at least one of a physiological characteristic
or an environmental characteristic associated with the wearer of
the computerized retrofitted eyewear. In various embodiments, the
one or more sensors 726 are coupled to the first nose piece 732
and/or the second nose piece 734. The one or more sensors coupled
to the one or more nose pieces 732, 734 may include, for example:
(1) a transdermal sensor; (2) a blood pressure monitor; (3) a heart
rate monitor; (4) an electrocardiogram; (5) a pulse oximeter; (6)
an olfactory sensor, or (7) any other suitable sensor. In some
embodiments, the one or more nose piece sensors 726 are hardwired
to the at least one processor 728. In particular embodiments, the
one or more sensors 726 may further comprise an accelerometer (not
shown) and/or a gyroscope (not shown), while the one or more brow
bar sensors 712 may further comprise an eye-facing camera (as shown
in FIG. 6). In various embodiments, the accelerometer and the
gyroscope may be embedded into the computerized temple 704 and the
eye-facing camera may be operatively coupled to the replacement
brow bar 708. In particular embodiments, the eye-facing camera may
be hardwired to the at least one processor 728. In still other
embodiments, the eye-facing camera may be wireless coupled to the
at least one processor 728.
[0063] Similar to the retrofitted eyewear 100 of FIGS. 1-2, the one
or more brow bar sensors 712 may be coupled to the replacement brow
bar 708 in any suitable way. For instance, the one or more brow bar
sensors 712 may be embedded into the replacement brow bar 708,
coupled to the replacement brow bar 708, and/or operatively coupled
to the replacement brow bar 708. In various embodiments, the one or
more brow bar sensors 712 may be formed at any point along the
replacement brow bar 708 so that the particular sensor is properly
positioned with respect to the wearer. For instance, a temperature
sensor may be disposed adjacent the inner (e.g., back) surface of
the replacement brow bar first end 720 so that the temperature
sensor is adjacent to the wearer's skin. In various embodiments,
the one or more brow bar sensors 712 may be formed in any shape.
Additionally, the one or more brow bar sensors 712 may be formed on
the inner (back) and/or outer (front) surface of the replacement
brow bar 708. In various embodiments, the one or more brow bar
sensors 712 are operatively coupled to the at least one processor
728 (e.g., hardwired, wireless connected, etc.).
[0064] In particular embodiments, the replacement brow bar 708 may
include a second power source 724 to which the brow bar sensors 712
are operatively coupled. In various embodiments, the second power
source 724 may be coupled to the replacement brow bar 708 in any
suitable way. For instance, the second power source 724 may be
embedded into the replacement brow bar 708, coupled to the
replacement brow bar 708, and/or operatively coupled to the
replacement brow bar 708. In particular embodiments, the second
power source 724 is operatively coupled to the computerized temple
704. In other embodiments, the second power source 724 is directly
coupled to the computerized temple 704. In various embodiments, the
second power source 724 may be formed at any point along the
replacement brow bar 708 and/or the computerized temple 704. For
instance, the second power source 724 may be disposed adjacent the
replacement brow bar first end 720. In various embodiments, the
second power source 724 may be formed in any shape. In addition,
the second power source 724 may be formed on the inner (back)
surface or the outer (front) surface of the replacement brow bar
708. In various embodiments, the second power source 724 may be any
suitable power source (e.g., battery, solar-power, micro-electronic
power source, etc.). In particular embodiments, the second power
source is a solar power source. In various embodiments, a power
source line (not shown) couples the replacement brow bar 708 to the
first power source 730 so that the first power source 730 powers
the brow bar sensors 712. In other embodiments, the second power
source 724 is configured to power one or more sensors coupled to
the eyewear frame 702, such as the one or more sensors 726 coupled
to the first nose piece 732 and/or the second nose piece 734.
[0065] Retrofit Kit
[0066] In various embodiments, any one of the components discussed
above may be combined with one or more of the other components to
form any suitable retrofit kit for retrofitting a computerized
temple that includes one or more of a first and/or second group of
one or more sensors to a standard pair of eyewear. The retrofit kit
may further include one or more additional components beyond just
the computerized temple and, for example, suitable instructions and
hardware for connecting the computerized temple to one or more
components of a standard (e.g., non-computerized) set of
eyewear.
[0067] For instance, a retrofit computerized eyewear kit may
include the computerized temple 102 of FIG. 1, the one or more
sensors 412 of FIG. 4 and the replacement brow bar 708 of the
embodiment shown in FIG. 7. As a further example, the replacement
brow bar 708 of FIG. 7 may be coupled to the eyewear frame 108 of
FIG. 1.
Exemplary Computing Device Architecture
[0068] FIG. 8 illustrates a diagrammatic representation of a
computer architecture 820 that can be used within a computerized
temple (e.g., computerized temple 102 of FIG. 1) as the at least
one processor 132. In particular embodiments, the computing device
820 may be connected (e.g., networked) to other computing devices
in a LAN, an intranet, an extranet, wirelessly (e.g., via WIFI),
via Bluetooth, and/or the Internet. As noted above, the computing
device 820 may operate in the capacity of a server or a client
computing device in a client-server network environment, or as a
peer computing device in a peer-to-peer (or distributed) network
environment. Further, while only a single computing device is
illustrated, the term "computing device" shall also be interpreted
to include any collection of computing devices that individually or
jointly execute a set (or multiple sets) of instructions to perform
any one or more of the methodologies discussed herein.
[0069] An exemplary computer device 820 includes a processing
device 802, a main memory 804 (e.g., read-only memory (ROM), flash
memory, dynamic random access memory (DRAM) such as synchronous
DRAM (SDRAM) or Rambus DRAM (RDRAM), etc.), a static memory 806
(e.g., flash memory, static random access memory (SRAM), etc.), and
a data storage device 818, which communicate with each other via a
bus 832.
[0070] The processing device 802 represents one or more
general-purpose or specific processing devices such as a
microprocessor, a central processing unit (CPU), or the like. More
particularly, the processing device 802 may be a complex
instruction set computing (CISC) microprocessor, reduced
instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor, very long
instruction word (VLIW) microprocessor, or processor implementing
other instruction sets, or processors implementing a combination of
instruction sets. The processing device 802 may also be one or more
special-purpose processing devices such as an application specific
integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA),
a digital signal processor (DSP), network processor, or the like.
The processing device 802 may be configured to execute processing
logic 826 for performing various operations and steps discussed
herein.
[0071] The computing device 820 may further include a network
interface device 808. The computing device 820 may also include a
video display unit 810 (e.g., a liquid crystal display (LCD) or a
cathode ray tube (CRT)), an alpha-numeric input device 812 (e.g., a
keyboard), a cursor control device 814 (e.g., a mouse), and a
signal generation device 816 (e.g., a speaker).
[0072] The data storage device 818 may include a non-transitory
computing device-accessible storage medium 830 (also known as a
non-transitory computing device-readable storage medium, a
non-transitory computing device-readable medium, or a
non-transitory computer-readable medium) on which is stored one or
more sets of instructions (e.g., software 822) embodying any one or
more of the methodologies or functions described herein. The one or
more sets of instructions may also reside, completely or at least
partially, within the main memory 804 and/or within the processing
device 802 during execution thereof by the computing device
820--the main memory 804 and the processing device 802 also
constituting computing device-accessible storage media. The one or
more sets of instructions may further be transmitted or received
over a network 815 via a network interface device 808.
[0073] While the computing device-accessible storage medium 830 is
shown in an exemplary embodiment to be a single medium, the term
"computing device-accessible storage medium" should be understood
to include a single medium or multiple media (e.g., a centralized
or distributed database, and/or associated caches and servers) that
store the one or more sets of instructions. The term "computing
device-accessible storage medium" should also be understood to
include any medium that is capable of storing, encoding, or
carrying a set of instructions for execution by the computing
device and that causes the computing device to include any one or
more of the methodologies of the present invention. The term
"computing device-accessible storage medium" should accordingly be
understood to include, but not be limited to, solid-state memories,
optical and magnetic media, etc.
CONCLUSION
[0074] Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention
will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention
pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the
foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. For example, as
will be understood by one skilled in the relevant field in light of
this disclosure, the invention may take form in a variety of
different mechanical and operational configurations. For example,
the computerized eyewear temple described in these embodiments may
include any other suitable eyewear temple for eyewear, such as, for
example, ski or swim goggles, sunglasses, safety goggles or
glasses, etc. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention
is not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein,
and that the modifications and other embodiments are intended to be
included within the scope of the appended exemplary concepts.
Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a
generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purposes of
limitation.
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