SPEAKER SYSTEMS FOR HEAD-WORN COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Head-worn computers include a front frame mechanically adapted to secure a see-through computer display and an arm, secured to the front frame, mechanically adapted to secure the front frame to a head of a user. The arm includes an internal speaker system, enclosed by the arm, wherein the internal speaker system comprises a speaker having a first side and an opposing second side and a first cavity positioned along the first side of the speaker, the arm further comprising a vent positioned to vent the first cavity and a second cavity positioned along the second side of the speaker.
1 . A wearable head device, comprising:
a display; and
an arm for supporting the display and configured to rest on an ear of a user,
wherein:
the arm houses a speaker system and a battery compartment, and
the speaker system comprises:
a speaker configured to project sound in a first direction,
a first cavity positioned in the first direction from the speaker,
a vent configured to vent the first cavity to an outside environment,
a second cavity positioned in a second direction from the speaker, the second direction different from the first direction,
a third cavity configured for fluid communication with the second cavity, and
a second vent configured to vent the second cavity via the third cavity to the outside environment.
2 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is configured to be positioned in front of the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user.
3 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is configured to be positioned above the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user.
4 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is configured to be positioned behind the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user.
5 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity comprises a first shape and the second cavity comprises a second shape different from the first shape.
6 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the arm comprises a temple portion and an ear-horn.
7 . The wearable head device of claim 6 , wherein the temple portion comprises the battery compartment and the speaker system.
8 . The wearable head device of claim 6 , wherein the temple portion comprises the first cavity and further comprises the second cavity.
9 . The wearable head device of claim 6 , wherein the ear-horn is configured to rest above the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user.
10 . The wearable head device of claim 6 , wherein the temple portion comprises a tubular portion.
11 . The wearable head device of claim 10 , wherein the at least one of the first cavity and the second cavity is configured to traverse a length of the tubular portion.
12 . The wearable device of claim 10 , wherein the battery compartment is included in the tubular portion.
13 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein:
the battery compartment is configured to rest a first distance from the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user, and
the speaker is configured to rest a second distance from the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user, the second distance less than the first distance.
14 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , further comprising a second arm for supporting the display, the second arm housing a second speaker system.
15 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , further comprising a connector configured to provide a connection to an external audio system.
16 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is toward the ear when the wearable head device is worn by the user.
17 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the second direction is at an angle with respect to the display.
18 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the battery compartment is configured to house a battery comprising a circular shape.
19 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity and the second cavity are adjacent to the speaker.
20 . The wearable head device of claim 1 , further comprising a frame coupled to the display and the arm.