Patents by Inventor Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando

Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240094555
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device, includes a first temple. The first temple is configured for use with the eyewear device. The first temple further includes a first engagement portion. The first temple includes a first temple insert module (TIM). The first temple insert module is releasably couplable with the first engagement portion. The reconfigurable component can include at least one of a sensor and a display. The first temple insert module further includes a first wireless communication system. The first wireless communication system is configured to communicate wirelessly with a user device. The first temple insert module further includes a processor and a first speaker. The processor is configured to receive an input from at least one of the sensor and the first wireless communication system and to generate an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Solos Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20240094556
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide assistance to a user through an eyewear device. Data is received from a first sensor. The first sensor is incorporated into an eyewear device. The first sensor measures a parameter related to the user. A state of the user is analyzed using the data. Assistance is provided to the user. The assistance is in a form of feedback, and the feedback is related to the state of the user. The assistance can also be related to a context of the user and a state of the user. The context of the user is determined from the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Solos Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20240085724
    Abstract: A behind the neck module assembly for an eyewear device, comprising an electronics pod having a wireless communication system and a processor, a left smart cord and a right smart chord, a left temple interlock, the left temple interlock containing a left speaker, and a right temple interlock, the right temple interlock containing a right speaker, wherein the left smart cord connects the electronics pod and the left temple interlock, the right smart cord connects the electronics pod and the right temple interlock, in operation when a left temple is coupled with the left temple interlock and a right temple is coupled with the right temple interlock, the wireless communication system receives data and provides an input signal to the processor, the processor provides an output to the right speaker and the left speaker such that a user can hear an audio signal from speakers on both sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Solos Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Patent number: 11871174
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide audio signals to a user from an eyewear device utilizing a personal projection micro speaker system. A method includes generating audio signals within a chamber. The chamber is a part of a volume of the eyewear device. The audio signals are concentrated for delivery to the user's ear. The audio signals are transmitted to the user's ear through a port in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Patent number: 11835798
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide assistance to a user through an eyewear device. Data is received from a first sensor. The first sensor is incorporated into an eyewear device. The first sensor measures a parameter related to the user. A state of the user is analyzed using the data. Assistance is provided to the user. The assistance is in a form of feedback, and the feedback is related to the state of the user. The assistance can also be related to a context of the user and a state of the user. The context of the user is determined from the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Patent number: 11796833
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device, includes a first temple. The first temple is configured for use with the eyewear device. The first temple further includes a first engagement portion. The first temple includes a first temple insert module (TIM). The first temple insert module is releasably couplable with the first engagement portion. The reconfigurable component can include at least one of a sensor and a display. The first temple insert module further includes a first wireless communication system. The first wireless communication system is configured to communicate wirelessly with a user device. The first temple insert module further includes a processor and a first speaker. The processor is configured to receive an input from at least one of the sensor and the first wireless communication system and to generate an output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20230324709
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device includes an embedded electronics system. The embedded electronics system is configured for wireless communication and for processing sensor signals. The embedded electronics system is embedded into a component of the eyewear device. A plurality of sensors is embedded into one or more of the reconfigurable component and the eyewear device. The plurality is in electrical communication with the embedded electronics system. The embedded electronic system further includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive outputs from the plurality of sensors and to determine a system control parameter from an output of at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming SO, Kwok Wah LAW, Wai Kuen CHEUNG
  • Patent number: 11709376
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device includes an embedded electronics system. The embedded electronics system is configured for wireless communication and for processing sensor signals. The embedded electronics system is embedded into a component of the eyewear device. A plurality of sensors is embedded into one or more of the reconfigurable component and the eyewear device. The plurality is in electrical communication with the embedded electronics system. The embedded electronic system further includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive outputs from the plurality of sensors and to determine a system control parameter from an output of at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20220043278
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device includes an embedded electronics system. The embedded electronics system is configured for wireless communication and for processing sensor signals. The embedded electronics system is embedded into a component of the eyewear device. A plurality of sensors is embedded into one or more of the reconfigurable component and the eyewear device. The plurality is in electrical communication with the embedded electronics system. The embedded electronic system further includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive outputs from the plurality of sensors and to determine a system control parameter from an output of at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20200292843
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide reconfigurable components for eyewear devices. A reconfigurable component for use in an eyewear device, includes a first temple. The first temple is configured for use with the eyewear device. The first temple further includes a first engagement portion. The first temple includes a first temple insert module (TIM). The first temple insert module is releasably couplable with the first engagement portion. The reconfigurable component can include at least one of a sensor and a display. The first temple insert module further includes a first wireless communication system. The first wireless communication system is configured to communicate wirelessly with a user device. The first temple insert module further includes a processor and a first speaker. The processor is configured to receive an input from at least one of the sensor and the first wireless communication system and to generate an output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Publication number: 20200285069
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are taught that provide assistance to a user through an eyewear device. Data is received from a first sensor. The first sensor is incorporated into an eyewear device. The first sensor measures a parameter related to the user. A state of the user is analyzed using the data. Assistance is provided to the user. The assistance is in a form of feedback, and the feedback is related to the state of the user. The assistance can also be related to a context of the user and a state of the user. The context of the user is determined from the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Chiu Ming So, Kwok Wah Law, Wai Kuen Cheung
  • Patent number: 10379376
    Abstract: A wearable electronic display includes an eyewear frame having a front frame portion including a brow bar with lens frame rims extending from and below the brow bar. A display module can be mounted to the eyewear frame and have a microdisplay for generating images. The display module can have an image exit window positioned for directing viewable images to a user's eye. The display module can be positioned within a cavity in the front frame portion. A brow bar bracket can be mounted to a rear side of the brow bar. The brow bar bracket can have a shroud for covering the display module. The shroud can have a pupil aperture aligned with the exit window of the display module through which the user can view the viewable images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventors: Lee A. Kuczewski, Declan Halpin, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Patent number: 9841603
    Abstract: An electronic eyewear viewing device including a display module having a microdisplay for viewing images. The microdisplay can have an exit window aligned along a first lateral axis L1. The display module can have a pivot joint along a second lateral axis L2 parallel to and spaced apart from the first lateral axis L1. The display module can be rotatable about the pivot joint. A lateral position adjustment screw can be mounted and rotatably secured to the display module for laterally adjusting position of the display module. A rotational position adjustment screw can be mounted along a transverse axis that is transverse to the second lateral axis L2 and rotatably secured to the display module at a location offset from the second lateral axis L2 for adjusting rotational position of the display module about the pivot joint along the second lateral axis L2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventors: Declan Halpin, Lee A. Kuczewski, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Patent number: 9696566
    Abstract: A wearable electronic display that includes an eyewear frame having a first side frame portion. A display module with a micro-display for generating images can be mounted to the first side frame portion. The display module can have an elongate portion with an image exit window positioned for directing viewable images to a user's eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventors: Kenney W. Y. Chow, Kenneth A. Kokinakis, John C. C. Fan, Declan Halpin, Lee A. Kuczewski, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Publication number: 20170108714
    Abstract: A wearable electronic display includes an eyewear frame having a front frame portion including a brow bar with lens frame rims extending from and below the brow bar. A display module can be mounted to the eyewear frame and have a microdisplay for generating images. The display module can have an image exit window positioned for directing viewable images to a user's eye. The display module can be positioned within a cavity in the front frame portion. A brow bar bracket can be mounted to a rear side of the brow bar. The brow bar bracket can have a shroud for covering the display module. The shroud can have a pupil aperture aligned with the exit window of the display module through which the user can view the viewable images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Lee A. Kuczewski, Declan Halpin, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Publication number: 20160246059
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic eyewear viewing device including a display module having a microdisplay for viewing images. The microdisplay can have an exit window aligned along a first lateral axis L1. The display module can have a pivot joint along a second lateral axis L2 parallel to and spaced apart a distance from the first lateral axis L1. The display module can be rotatable about the pivot joint. A lateral position adjustment screw can be mounted and rotatably secured to the display module for laterally adjusting position of the display module. A rotational position adjustment screw can be mounted along a transverse axis that is transverse to the second lateral axis L2 and rotatably secured to the display module at a location offset from the second lateral axis L2 for adjusting rotational position of the display module about the pivot joint along the second lateral axis L2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Declan Halpin, Lee A. Kuczewski, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Patent number: D820258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt M. Maw, Justin David Cumming, Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Michael Jiaravanont
  • Patent number: D855687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventor: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando
  • Patent number: D900092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SOLOS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Wai Kuen Cheung, Chiu Ming So
  • Patent number: D923006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Solos Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ernesto Carlos Martinez Villalpando, Wai Kuen Cheung, Chiu Ming So