GEOLOCATABLE EYEGLASSES

Abstract

The invention relates to geolocatable eyeglasses, comprising a frame (6) to which a temple (7) is connected via hinges (9) on each side of the frame (6), wherein at least one temple comprises a geolocation device, wherein the geolocation device is built into the temple, and wherein the geolocation device comprises an antenna (6) built into the temple (2), configured to connect to at least one global navigation system, a control board (3), a socket (4) and a switch (5) configured to activate or deactivate the geolocation device, wherein the switch is formed by a graphene surface, which is on the same level as the surface of the temple (2).

Claims

1. Geolocatable eyeglasses, comprising a frame to which a temple on each side of the frame is connected by means of hinges, characterized in that at least one temple comprises a geolocation device, wherein the geolocation device is built into the temple (2), and wherein the geolocation device comprises: a first antenna (6) built into the temple (2), said first antenna (6) configured to connect to at least one global navigation system; a second antenna (7) built into the temple (2), said second antenna (7) configured to transmit a position of the eyeglasses over a Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) network; a control plate (3); a socket (4); a switch (5) configured to activate or deactivate the geolocation device, wherein the switch (5) comprises a graphene surface, which is positioned on a same level as an outer surface of the temple (2).

2. Geolocatable eyeglasses according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of light elements (11) configured to show a status of the geolocation device.

3. Geolocatable eyeglasses according to claim 1, wherein the temple (2) comprising the geolocation device comprises a protective cover (9) covering components of the geolocation device.

4. Geolocatable eyeglasses according to claim 1, wherein the switch (5) is operated by touching said switch (5) for a certain length of time resulting in the geolocation device being activated or deactivated.

5. Geolocatable eyeglasses according to claim 1, wherein the socket (4) of the geolocation device comprises a micro-USB connector.

6. Geolocatable eyeglasses according claim 1, further comprising a battery (10) housed in the control plate (3), said battery (10) being connected to the socket (4).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to complement and help understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a sheet of drawings is attached in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following have been represented:

[0017] FIG. 1.—Shows a perspective view of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention.

[0018] FIG. 2.—Shows a perspective view of a temple of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention.

[0019] FIG. 3.—Shows a view of FIG. 2 having removed the cover that protects the electronic components of the geolocation device of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention.

[0020] Below is a list of the numerical references used in the Figures and the elements they refer to:

[0021] 1. eyeglasses,

[0022] 2. temple,

[0023] 3. control plate,

[0024] 4. socket,

[0025] 5. switch,

[0026] 6. first antenna,

[0027] 7. second antenna,

[0028] 8. cover,

[0029] 9. protective cover,

[0030] 10. battery, and

[0031] 11. lighting elements

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] As can be seen in the figures, the eyeglasses (1) which form the object of the invention have two temples (2), one of which houses a series of electronic components which form a geolocation device, such that the geolocation of the wearer of the eyeglasses can be ascertained.

[0033] The geolocation device comprises: [0034] a first antenna (6) built into the temple (2), configured to pick up the radio signal of one of the global navigation systems (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, etc.); [0035] a second antenna (7), configured to broadcast the geolocation of the eyeglasses via UNB (Ultra Narrow Band) networks; [0036] a control board (3), which, in the preferential embodiment of the invention, is a printed circuit board; [0037] a battery (10) built into the control plate (3); [0038] a socket (4) to supply the battery (10); [0039] a plurality of light elements (11), configured to show the status of the geolocation device, which, in the preferential embodiment of the invention, are formed by a plurality of LED lights; [0040] a switch (5), configured to activate or deactivate the geolocation device; and [0041] a cover (8) to protect the socket (4).

[0042] Both the first antenna (6) and the second antenna (7) of the geolocation device are built into the body of the temple (2), and both the first antenna (6) and the second antenna (7) are attached to the control plate (3) at different connection points, such that the control plate (3) handles all interaction between the two antennas (6, 7). Furthermore, the two antennas (6, 7) operate simultaneously.

[0043] The solution of using two antennas is because the eyeglasses are located near the head of the wearer and the GPS signal should not be absorbed by the head, so the second antenna (7) acts as a reflector of the GPS signal picked up by the first antenna (6) and moves it away from the wearer's head, thus preventing this part of the GPS signal from being directed to the wearer's head, thereby increasing safety in use of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention.

[0044] All components of the geolocation device of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention are located inside one of the temples (2) of the eyeglasses, with said temple (2) comprising a protective cover (9) which can be removed should the aforementioned components need to be repaired (see FIG. 3, where the cover has been removed to show inside the temple).

[0045] The switch (5) of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention is formed by a graphene surface, such that the user can act on the switch (5) by touching the graphene surface for a certain length of time, with such touching for a certain length of time resulting in the geolocation device being activated or deactivated. The switch (5) is therefore built into the surface of the temple (2), thus ensuring the temple has no protrusions or discontinuities, which can not only be uncomfortable but also dangerous for the wearer of the eyeglasses as they are close to parts of the human body that are sensitive to impact, such as the eyes or the skin of the ears.

[0046] This solution means that it is not necessary to incorporate mechanical elements, which are associated with areas where dust and humidity can build up, in order to activate the geolocation device.

[0047] The solution of making the switch in the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention from graphene material therefore allows improved fulfilment of IP level in terms of anti-humidity standards, simplification of electronics, and greater durability of the assembly.

[0048] In the preferential embodiment of the invention, the geolocation device's socket (4) is a micro-USB connector.

[0049] The battery (10) of the geolocation device is built into the control plate (3), and receives the energy stored by the battery (10) through the socket (4) in order to operate the geolocation device of the eyeglasses which form the object of the invention.

[0050] The invention should not be understood as limited to the preferential embodiment described herein, but rather the scope of the invention is defined by the claims below.