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HEAD WORN DEVICE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- near-to-eye display
1, record 1, English, near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NED 2, record 1, English, NED
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- near-eye display 3, record 1, English, near%2Deye%20display
correct
- NED 4, record 1, English, NED
correct
- NED 4, record 1, English, NED
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smart eyewear is defined as eyewear incorporating a near-to-eye display. As used herein, near-to-eye display means a display, device, or system, such as a retinal projector, virtual retinal display, visualization element, head-mounted display, heads-up display, or other near-to-eye system, typically worn on the head of a user that generates an image near the eye. In a smart eyewear configuration, a display device is often mounted adjacent to an edge of each of the wearer's eyes and an image is typically displayed in the center of each lens. The location of the displayed image, therefore, forces the wearer to gaze in a direction to view the image generated by the display. Typically positioned near the user's eye, the display is aligned to the central region of the user's field of view to allow review of the displayed information with little or no head movement. This enables the user to view the display while also viewing the area outside the central region and interacting with the surrounding environment. In another embodiment, the displayed image is aligned to a region other than the central region of the user's field of view. 5, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Near-eye display devices are configured to present images to a user via a display that is positioned close to the user's eyes. For example, a head-mounted augmented reality display device may be worn on a user's head to position a near-eye display directly in front of a user's eyes. A near-eye display may be at least partially see-through to allow a user to view a real-world background in combination with displayed virtual objects. This may allow virtual objects to be displayed such that the virtual objects appear to exist within the real-world environment. 6, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The technology provides one or more embodiments of a near-eye display (NED) device system. An embodiment of a NED device system comprises a near-eye display device including a near-eye support structure and a near-eye display (NED) supported by the near-eye support structure and having a display field of view. The NED system further comprises an image generation unit supported by the near-eye support structure which outputs image data which is optically coupled to the near-eye display (NED). 4, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
near-to-eye display; near-eye display: data validated by Canadian subject-field experts from École Polytechnique de Montréal, MasterpieceVR and McGill University. 7, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran d'affichage près de l'œil
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20d%27affichage%20pr%C3%A8s%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla cercana al ojo
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20cercana%20al%20ojo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] se contempla que al menos una pantalla […] comprendida en el dispositivo […] no permita ver al usuario a través de ella (es decir, que no sea transparente), siendo preferentemente de tipo NED (siglas en inglés de la expresión "near-eye display" o pantalla cercana al ojo) […] 1, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20cercana%20al%20ojo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head pointer
1, record 2, English, head%20pointer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- optical pointer 2, record 2, English, optical%20pointer
correct
- optical head pointer 3, record 2, English, optical%20head%20pointer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optical pointer, usually attached to the side of a person’s head (as an optical head pointer), may be utilized to activate keys of a specially designed keyboard as well as the computer screen or its replacement. 3, record 2, English, - head%20pointer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head pointer : not to be confused with the stick-shaped device that is strapped to the head and worn by persons with motor disabilities to enable them to complete touch-related or pressure-related tasks. 4, record 2, English, - head%20pointer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointeur optique
1, record 2, French, pointeur%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de communication, muni ou non d'une source lumineuse, qui sert à éclairer un élément du tableau de communication ou à l'allumer, selon les mouvements de la tête sur laquelle il est fixé. 2, record 2, French, - pointeur%20optique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- puntero de cabeza
1, record 2, Spanish, puntero%20de%20cabeza
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- puntero óptico 2, record 2, Spanish, puntero%20%C3%B3ptico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 3, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a respiratory protection device that is worn over the head. 1, record 3, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headpiece is in two typical forms: [1)] tight-fitting, in which there is a seal directly on the face in the style of a typical air-purifying filter [or 2)] loose-fitting, in which there is no seal directly to the face. Various styles may cover the entire head or just the front portion; there may be an elastic or other means to keep the headpiece conforming approximately to the face; there may be a hood form so that the head covering continues to or below the neck and some forms are integral with a protective clothing ensemble. There may or may not be outlet valves or other air direction devices. 1, record 3, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 3, Key term(s)
- headpiece
- head piece
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tête
1, record 3, French, ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil de protection respiratoire portée sur la tête. 1, record 3, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble de tête est habituellement offert dans l'une des deux formes suivantes : [1)] pièce faciale très ajustée, où un joint d'étanchéité entre directement en contact avec le visage, comme c'est le cas avec un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air type [ou 2)] pièce faciale peu ajustée, où aucun dispositif d'étanchéité n'entre en contact avec le visage de l'utilisateur. Selon le modèle d'appareil, la pièce faciale peut couvrir toute la tête ou le visage seulement. Il peut être maintenu en place par un élastique ou un autre dispositif, prendre la forme d'un capuchon couvrant le cou ou être intégré à une tenue de protection. Enfin, la pièce faciale peut être dotée ou non de soupapes d'expiration ou d'autres dispositifs d'acheminement de l'air. 1, record 3, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- head-worn device
1, record 4, English, head%2Dworn%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- head worn device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de casque
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20casque
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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