Samsung is reportedly in the process of creating new wearable smart glasses capable of playing multimedia through built-in speakers, according to a recently filed patent. This innovative device is expected to feature a display for visual output, along with a speaker that is shielded from magnetic interference through a unique combination of a conductive plate and a coil encasing it. The patent outlines specific modules that would manage audio, battery, display, and other functionalities of the smart glasses.
Samsung’s Smart Glasses Patent
A patent application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office, first highlighted by 91Mobiles, details a wearable head-mounted device designed to enhance the user’s experience with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The device is anticipated to utilize a segment of the user’s field of view (FoV) to overlay information on real-world objects, displaying images or text.
Figure 3 illustrates the internal configuration of the device
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According to FIG 3, the smart glasses will feature a light output module designed to project images, alongside a speaker module integrated with a conductive plate and a surrounding coil. There is also a power transmission structure that facilitates the delivery of power from the battery to the light output module.
When a power component is situated in proximity to a speaker within a compact space, noise can become a significant concern. To address this, part of the power transmission structure is positioned above the conductive plate, partially overlapping the center of the speaker’s coil. The patent indicates that this arrangement can minimize magnetic field imbalance around the coil, thereby reducing noise interference from the speaker.
Figure 1 provides a block diagram of the electronic device
Photo Credit: US Patent and Trademark Office/Samsung
FIG 1 outlines the electronic device’s components within a network setting. These components will manage various functions, including input, sound, display, audio, sensors, haptics, a camera, and power management, indicating that the smart glasses may feature both a camera and haptic feedback. Additionally, the speaker is expected to serve multiple purposes, including multimedia playback and call reception.
The patent also notes the incorporation of two processors: a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP), along with an auxiliary processor. This auxiliary processor is likely to function as either a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), or communication processor (CP), operating independently from the primary processor. Its power consumption and implementation details remain uncertain, as it may be a standalone component or integrated into the main processor.
Furthermore, the patent suggests potential artificial intelligence (AI) functionality. If the auxiliary processor is established as an NPU, the device may incorporate hardware for AI processing, with machine learning capabilities for generating AI models either locally or via a server. Additionally, a software structure designed to support the AI hardware is also indicated.
