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Head-mounted image display apparatus

US6538624B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2000
Grant dateMar 25, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0159
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a head-mounted image display apparatus (1) for viewing images on a liquid crystal display means virtually enlarged by an enlarging lens while worn on the head, main apparatus (10) comprises a front case (2), which is positioned at the frontal region side when said main apparatus is worn on the head, and a back case (3), which is positioned at the occipital region. In addition, an air bag (8), which inflates to cause the frontal region to contact a buffer pad affixed to the inside surface of the front case (2), is provided on the inside of the back case (3). The back case (3) is able to rotate on connecting member 5 to the front case (2). Adjustment mechanisms for moving the optical system in the pupil distance direction and in the direction of the optical axes is disposed inside main apparatus (10), and the knobs therefor are centrally disposed on the front of main apparatus (10).

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