Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relates to user interface systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems. In a head-worn computer, an inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) is in communication with a processor. The processor is adapted to identify a user tap control action, the user tap control action being a finger tap on a frame of the head-worn computer, wherein the finger tap is measured by the IMU and further adapted to control an aspect of a software application operating on the head-worn computer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC). Embodiments relate to an external user interface that has a physical form intended to be hand held. The hand held user interface may be in the form similar to that of a writing instrument, such as a pen. In embodiments, the hand held user interface includes technologies relating to writing surface tip pressure monitoring, lens configurations setting a predetermined imaging distance, user interface software mode selection, quick software application launching, and other interface technologies.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to head worn computing lighting systems and stray light control.

Abstract: Methods involve receiving a location indicative of a human presence at a location in an obscured environment, establishing a virtual location marker in a position that is visually available to a person wearing a head-worn computing system, wherein the virtual marker provides an indication of the location in the obscured environment, and generating a graphical indicia as a representation of the human presence and presenting the graphical indicia in a field of view of the head-worn computing system, wherein the presentation of the graphical indicia is positioned in the field of view by visually associating the graphical indicia with the location marker such that the graphical indicia appears to remain at the location marker location, as perceived by a person wearing the head-worn computing system, independent of the head-worn computing system's viewing angle.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to temple and ear horn assemblies for head worn computers.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an eye cover adapted to be removably mounted on a head-worn computer with a see-through computer display and a flexible audio headset mounted to the eye cover. The flexible audio headset is mounted to the eye cover with a magnetic connection.

Abstract: Embodiments include a head-worn computer including an optical system with at least two portions, a first optical portion that generates an image and a second optical portion that provides the image to a user's eye and through which the user views a surrounding environment. The first portion is substantially concealed from view by a frame above the user's eye, the frame having a front surface concealing a portion of the first optical portion, the front surface further positioned to be at least partially concealed from view by a removable lens. The head-worn computer also includes scene camera positioned to view the surrounding environment through the frame front surface.

Abstract: Embodiments include a head-worn computer, comprising: a removable lens, wherein the removable lens comprises an electrochromic layer adapted to transition between at least two states of transparency level dependent on an electrical condition applied to the electrochromatic layer; a variable-power magnetic-electrode mounted on the head-worn computer; and a magnetic element mounted in the removable lens, wherein the magnetic element is positioned behind the electrochromic layer and aligned to mate with the variable-power magnetic-electrode such that, when the lens is mounted, the variable-power magnetic-electrode and the magnetic element physically attract to one another making an electrical connection between the variable-power magnetic-electrode and an electrically conductive layer of the electrochromic layer.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content. The eyepiece includes an adjustable wrap around extendable arm comprising a shape memory material for securing the position of the eyepiece on the user's head, wherein the extendable arm extends from an end of an eyepiece arm.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to haptic feedback systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems. A head worn computer includes a frame adapted to hold a computer display in front of a user's eye, a processor adapted to present digital content in the computer display and to produce a haptic signal in coordination with the digital content display, and a haptic system including a plurality of haptic segments, wherein each of the haptic segments is individually controlled in coordination with the haptic signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate presentation of digital content, in a see-through display, representing a known location in an environment proximate to a head worn computer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to haptic feedback systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems. A head worn computer includes a frame adapted to hold a computer display in front of a user's eye, a processor adapted to present digital content in the computer display and to produce a haptic signal in coordination with the digital content display, and a haptic system including a plurality of haptic segments, wherein each of the haptic segments is individually controlled in coordination with the haptic signal.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to the stabilization of head-worn micro-Doppler antennas.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to visual presentation techniques for indicating a location in a head-worn computer using an avatar. A method may include receiving a location indicative of a human presence at a location in an obscured environment, establishing a virtual location marker in a position that is visually available to a person wearing a head-worn computing system, wherein the virtual marker provides an indication of the location in the obscured environment, and generating an avatar as a representation of the human presence and presenting the avatar in a field of view of the head-worn computing system, wherein the presentation of the avatar is positioned in the field of view by visually associating the avatar with the location marker such that the avatar appears to remain at the location marker location, as perceived by a person wearing the head-worn computing system, independent of the head-worn computing system's viewing angle.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the eyepiece includes predictive control of external device based on an event input.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for a head-worn computer with a content display where the head-worn computer can be changed from an augmented reality system where there is relatively high see-through transmission through the display to a virtual reality system where the is no or relatively little see-through transmission through the display.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to solid optical systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems, including a multi-piece solid optical module, wherein the multi-piece solid optic includes a plurality of materials adapted to transmit image light to an eye of a user and further adapted to provide the user with a see-through view of a surrounding environment, the multi-piece solid optical module further including a substantially flat vertical outer surface, and an ophthalmologic corrective optic adapted to be removably and replaceably mounted to the substantially flat vertical outer surface.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to solid optical systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems. Multiple elements with pairs of matching optical surface may be attached together with one or more index matched materials to provide a solid optical assembly, wherein within each pair of matching optical surfaces, one surface establishes an accurate optical surface and the other surface is filled by the index matched material, and wherein the multiple elements include self aligning features to guide the alignment of the multiple elements as they are attached together.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to solid optical systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems.