Patents by Inventor Ralph F. Osterhout

Ralph F. Osterhout 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: 20230055152
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a head-worn computer having a see-through computer display, a frame mechanically adapted to hold the see-through computer, a first side arm pivotally attached to the frame and adapted to hold the head-worn computer in place on a head of the user, wherein the first side arm comprises a temple section and an ear horn section and the temple section further comprising a compartment adapted to contain a battery, wherein the battery powers the see-through computer display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Greg HIRES, Nima L. SHAMS, John D. HADDICK, Joseph Rejhon DUGGAN, Patrick John William CASEY, Nicholas POLINKO
  • Patent number: 11586048
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Publication number: 20230043628
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to speaker assemblies for head worn computers, including speaker assemblies in a temple portion of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima L. Shams, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Publication number: 20230030938
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT
  • Patent number: 11567328
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for the see-through computer display systems with adjustable-zoom cameras positioned such that their respective capture fields-of-view at least partially overlap at a target distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Publication number: 20220404630
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michae LOHSE
  • Patent number: 11506912
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a head-worn computer having a see-through computer display, a frame mechanically adapted to hold the see-through computer, a first side arm pivotally attached to the frame and adapted to hold the head-worn computer in place on a head of the user, wherein the first side arm comprises a temple section and an ear horn section and the temple section further comprising a compartment adapted to contain a battery, wherein the battery powers the see-through computer display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Greg Hires, Nima L. Shams, John D. Haddick, Joseph Rejhon Duggan, Patrick John William Casey, Nicholas Polinko
  • Patent number: 11507208
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 11500212
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relates to user interface systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Publication number: 20220358732
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for the see-through computer display systems with an extended field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: John D. HADDICK, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Publication number: 20220350215
    Abstract: A removable lens for glasses includes an electrochromic layer adapted to transition between at least two states of a transparency level dependent on an electrical condition applied to the electrochromatic layer and an electrical connection element physically adapted to make an electrical connection with the electrochromic layer, wherein the electrical connection element is positioned to align with a variable-power electrode mounted on the glasses such that, when the removable lens is mounted on the glasses, the variable-power electrode and the electrical connection element make the electrical connection between the variable-power electrode and an electrically conductive layer of the electrochromic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 11474360
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to speaker assemblies for head worn computers, including speaker assemblies in a temple portion of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima L. Shams, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 11474575
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Michael Van Huynh
  • Patent number: 11460708
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems. In an head-worn computer, an electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a modular expansion module, wherein the modular expansion module adds a capability to the head-worn computer and is removeably mounted to the head-worn computer, and a mount is adapted to physically secure the modular expansion module to the head-worn computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Patent number: 11443493
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for the see-through computer display systems with an extended field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 11415856
    Abstract: A removable lens for glasses includes an electrochromic layer adapted to transition between at least two states of a transparency level dependent on an electrical condition applied to the electrochromatic layer and an electrical connection element physically adapted to make an electrical connection with the electrochromic layer, wherein the electrical connection element is positioned to align with a variable-power electrode mounted on the glasses such that, when the removable lens is mounted on the glasses, the variable-power electrode and the electrical connection element make the electrical connection between the variable-power electrode and an electrically conductive layer of the electrochromic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventor: Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Publication number: 20220244551
    Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting digital content on a see-through display are disclosed. In some embodiments, the digital content is presented based on a display attribute associated with personal information related to a user of a wearable head device comprising the see-through display. In some embodiments, the digital content is associated with a geo-spatial location of a physical structure, and presenting the digital content on the see-through display comprises indicating a spatial relationship between the digital content and the physical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nima L. Shams
  • Publication number: 20220229305
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and devices for receiving and presenting content. In an example method, content is received, the content to be delivered to a plurality of recipients. Each recipient of the plurality of recipients has a preference for a respective first physical location at which the content is to be presented on a display of a wearable head device associated with the recipient. A sender of the content has a preference for a second physical location at which the content is to be presented to the respective recipient of the plurality of recipients. A respective final physical location for the presentation of the content for the respective recipient of the plurality of recipients is identified. The respective final physical location is based on the respective recipient's preference and the sender's preference. It is determined whether the respective recipient is proximate to a zone associated with the respective final physical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nima L. Shams
  • Publication number: 20220221726
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relates to user interface systems and methods for use in head-worn computing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT
  • Publication number: 20220197388
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima Shams, John D. Haddick, John N. Border