Augmented reality hat
A wearable augmented reality device is described. The device comprises a headband, brim, optical displays, and environmental sensors. The headband wraps at least partially around a head of a user and distributes the weight of components of the device across the head of the user, supporting the device. The brim is coupled to the headband such that the brim extends away from the headband, over the eyes of the user. The brim includes a heatsink that releases heat from the electronics of the device into the environment. The optical displays are coupled to the underside of the brim. The optical displays both present image light and allow environmental light to pass through. The environmental sensors are couples to the forward edge of the brim and capture data about the environment.
1. A wearable augmented reality device comprising:
a headband configured to wrap at least partially around a head of a user and distribute weight of components of the device across the head of the user;
a brim coupled to the headband and extending away from the headband, the brim including a heatsink configured to release heat from electronics of the device into an environment of the device, wherein the heatsink comprises a plurality of heat conducting fins positioned on a top surface of the brim, and the plurality of heat conducting fins add surface area to the brim to increase a contacting area between the brim and the environment to increase heat dispassion;
an optical displays coupled an underside of the brim, the optical displays configured to emit image light and to allow light from the environment to pass through the optical displays; and
an environmental sensor coupled to a forward edge of the brim, the environmental sensor configured to capture data about the environment of the device.
2. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , further comprising a fabric crown configured to attach to the headband.
3. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 2 , wherein the fabric crown couples to the headband via a fabric cover that includes a pocket through which the headband is threaded.
4. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 2 , wherein the fabric crown couples to the headband via a plurality of snaps in corresponding locations on the fabric crown and the headband.
5. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 2 , wherein the crown includes a visual identifier configured to be detected by a camera of another device to identify the wearable augmented reality device.
6. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 5 , wherein the visual identifier is a QR code.
7. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , wherein the optical display is coupled to a rigid brim with a hinge, the hinge configured to allow the optical display to be in a folded position against the underside of the rigid brim or an unfolded position in which the optical display is substantially perpendicular to a bottom surface of the brim.
8. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor comprises a camera configured to capture images of the environment of the device.
9. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 8 , wherein the camera is one of a plurality of cameras configured to capture images of the environment from different perspectives.
10. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , wherein the environmental sensor comprises a depth sensor configured to capture depth data of the environment of the device.
11. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , wherein the heatsink of the brim further comprises an active heatsink comprising a fan and a heat exchanger.
12. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , further comprising an adjustment region configured to adjust a size of the headband.
13. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 12 , wherein the adjustment region comprises a dial configured to adjust the size of the headband when turned.
14. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 13 , wherein the adjustment region is further configured to house a battery.
15. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 12 , wherein the adjustment region comprises a slot through which a strap of a crown or the headband is threaded.
16. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , further comprising a speaker coupled to the headband.
17. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 1 , further comprising a socket configured to connect the wearable augmented reality device to an auxiliary device.
18. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 17 , wherein the auxiliary device is a smartphone configured to control the optical display.
19. The wearable augmented reality device of claim 17 , wherein the auxiliary device is an external battery.