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Apparatus, systems, and methods for magnetically detachable head-mounted-display strap interfaces

US10663737B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2017
Grant dateMay 26, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R35/04
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetically detachable head-mounted-display strap-interface apparatus may include (1) a strap that includes an electrical accessory that necessitates an electrical connection to a head-mounted display and (2) a mount coupled to the strap that includes (a) an interface that is mateable and demateable to an opposing interface of the head-mounted display, (b) an electrical connector that is configured to provide the electrical connection from the electrical accessory to the head-mounted display when contacting an opposing electrical connector of the head-mounted display, and (c) a magnetic element that magnetically couples the interface and the opposing interface of the head-mounted display by attracting an opposing magnetic element of the head-mounted display and enables the interface to be decoupled from the opposing interface of the head-mounted display and the electrical connector to be disconnected from the opposing electrical connector. Various other detachable head-mounted-display strap-interface devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

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