Future Vision Pros could sport self-adjusting lens pads for eye comfort. Apple has filed for a patent for “Electronic Devices With Adjustable Eye Relief.”
About the patent filing
In the patent Apple notes that electronic devices have components such as displays and lenses, and it can be challenging to customize such devices for different users. For example, a head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. Each optical assembly may have a support with first and second portions that move relative to each other.
A motor in each optical assembly may move the second portion of the optical assembly relative to the first portion of the optical assembly. The optical assemblies may each have guide rods along which the second portion of the optical assembly slides relative to the first portion.
A lens in each optical assembly may be used to convey an image from a display in the optical assembly to an eye box for viewing by a user. The lens and display may be mounted to the second portion. Face bumpers may be mounted to the first portion.
Per the new patent filing, to adjust eye relief, the motor of each optical assembly may move the second portion relative to the first portion. This moves the lens and display attached to the second portion relative to the face bumpers attached to the first portion to alleviate discomfort.
Summary of the patent filing
Here’s the abstract of the patent: “A head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. Each optical assembly may have a support with first and second portions that move relative to each other. A motor in each optical assembly may move the second portion of that optical assembly relative to the first portion of that optical assembly.
“The optical assemblies may each have guide rods along which the second portion of the optical assembly slides relative to the first portion. A lens in each optical assembly may be used to convey an image from a display in the optical assembly to an eye box for viewing by a user. The lens and display may be mounted to the second portion. Face bumpers may be mounted to the first portion. To adjust eye relief, the motor of each optical assembly may move the second portion relative to the first portion.”
About the Vision Pro
Demos of the Apple Vision Pro at Apple Stores in the U.S. can be reserved on Apple.com. To reserve a free Vision Pro demo online, go here, then follow the steps to book an appointment at your local Apple Store.
Pricing for the Vision Pro starts at US$3,499 with 256GB of storage. ZEISS Optical Inserts are available: $99 for reading lens and $149 for prescription lens.
