Title:
【発明の名称】膨張可能な光学ハウジング
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2002506537
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An inflatable optical housing is adapted to provide a visual image and be used in connection with a separate computing device. The housing is sized by one or more bladders and at least one associated alignment member. Optical elements of the device provide an image of a display and/or an enhanced magnified image via lensing. The housing preferably is constructed of lightweight materials and is adapted for rapid inflation and deflation through a variety of mechanisms and with a variety of media. Embodiments of the invention are especially advantageous with wearable computing devices and methods.
Inventors:
Carroll, David W
Carol, James L
Carol, James L
Application Number:
JP50577199A
Publication Date:
February 26, 2002
Filing Date:
June 25, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Via Incorporated
International Classes:
G02B7/00; G06F1/16; G03B21/22; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; (IPC1-7): G03B21/22
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Aoyama Ryo (1 person outside)