Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Lohse

Robert Michael Lohse 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: 20200333599
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head-worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE, Manuel Antonio SANCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20200329292
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE
  • Publication number: 20200301154
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for presenting digital content in a field of a view of a head-worn computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nina L. Shams
  • Publication number: 20200292833
    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: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John D. HADDICK, Robert Michael LOHSE, John N. BORDER, Nima L. SHAMS
  • Patent number: 10757495
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Publication number: 20200257488
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Publication number: 20200249733
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE, Michael Van HUYNH
  • Publication number: 20200233221
    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: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: John D. HADDICK, Robert Michael LOHSE, Nima L. SHAMS, Ralph F. OSTERHOUT
  • Publication number: 20200209632
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular expansion systems for use in head-worn computing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE
  • Patent number: 10698223
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Patent number: 10698212
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to external user interfaces used in connection with head worn computers (HWC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Manuel Antonio Sanchez
  • Publication number: 20200201050
    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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, Robert Michael LOHSE
  • Patent number: 10684687
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima L. Shams, John D. Haddick, John N. Border
  • Patent number: 10663740
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nima L. Shams
  • Patent number: 10649220
    Abstract: A method includes retrieving personal information relating to a user of a head-worn computer, wherein the personal information provides an indication of a type of physical structure in the environment that interests the user, selecting a geo-spatial location for digital content to be presented to the user based at least in part on the indication of the type of physical structure in the environment that interests the user, selecting a physical attribute proximate the geo-spatial location based at least in part on the personal information and presenting, based on data indicative that the user is near the geo-spatial location, the digital content in a see-through display of the head-worn computer such that the digital content is perceived by the user to be associated with the physical attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, John N. Border, Nima L. Shams
  • Patent number: 10634922
    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: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: John D. Haddick, Robert Michael Lohse, Nima L. Shams, Ralph F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 10578869
    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: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Patent number: 10558420
    Abstract: A method of receiving a geo-spatial position from a first and second head-worn computer with see-through displays, and receiving orientation information from the first head-worn computer indicating an orientation of the first head-worn computer, presenting content in the first person's display indicative of the second person's location, wherein the content is aligned with a displayed straight virtual target line and positioned within the first person's field of view such that the content is perceived to be in a position associated with the second person's location and maintaining the displayed straight virtual target line and content position until receiving an indication that the second person has moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse
  • Publication number: 20200041802
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Ralph F. OSTERHOUT, John N. Border, Robert Michael Lohse, John D. Haddick, Nima L. Shams
  • Patent number: 10520996
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to thermal management systems for head-worn computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mentor Acquisition One, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph F. Osterhout, Robert Michael Lohse, Michael Van Huynh