Display device support system

Abstract

A system for supporting video display devices in front of a user. Support system includes a headwear element that is placed over or upon a user's head. A display device, such as a three-dimensional display device is placed in an adjustable support structure that is located at the front of the headwear element. Through the adjustable structure the display device can be positioned at the best level for the user's eyes. In some embodiments the headwear element can use a support strap provided towards the rear of the headwear element to helps support the weight of the display device.

1 . A system for supporting a display device in front of a user, comprising:
 a headwear apparatus designed to fit on a head of a user;   a headwear interface component designed to connect to said headwear apparatus, and formed to a shape of a user's head;   a display device interface component adjustably connected to said headwear interface apparatus; and   a display device mounted to the display device interface;   wherein said display device is suspended in front of said user.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a strap coupled to said headwear device, said strap configured to interface across a portion of said user's head, said strap counteracting a force applied by said display device on said headwear device.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein said strap is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2  wherein said strap is disposed near a back portion of said headwear apparatus and interfaces with a back portion of said user's head. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said display device interface component is removable from said headwear interface component. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said headwear interface component is removable from said headwear apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a wheel coupled to said headwear interface component; and   a plurality of engagement teeth disposed on said display device interface component configured to interact with said wheel to move said display device interface component.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a ball-bearing and spring detent connected to said headwear interface component, wherein said ball-bearing is forced to interact with engagement teeth on said display device interface component when said components are slideably connected.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  further comprising:
 a pressure connector that, when engaged, retards movement of said display device interface component relative to said headwear interface component.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said headwear interface component is attached via set of straps. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said display device interface includes a rotation means that allows said user to see while keeping said display device connected to said headwear apparatus. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said headwear apparatus is a visor. 
     
     
         13 . A method of putting a display device in front of a user, said method comprising:
 mounting a display device to a display device interface component;   adjustably connecting said display device component to a headwear interface component; and   attaching said headwear interface component to a headwear apparatus, wherein said display device is suspended in front of a user.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising:
 adjusting a position of said display device by vertically sliding said display device interface component relative to said headwear interface component; and   resisting said sliding with a detent attached to said headwear interface component.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein said adjusting further comprises:
 rotating a wheel on a headwear interface component disposed on said headwear device;   engaging with said wheel a portion of a display device interface component; and   raising/lowering said display device interface component in response to said rotating.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising:
 releasing a restraining component;   adjusting said display device; and   reengaging said restraining component.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising:
 placing a strap coupled to said headwear device for redirecting to the back portion of said users head at least a portion of a weight associated with said display device.   
     
     
         18 . A video display system comprising:
 a video display device, said display device having a video display for a right eye and a video display for a left eye;   a headwear element arranged so as to fit about a wearer's head;   a connection component coupled to said display device and a front portion of said headwear element, said connection component arranged to couple said video display device to a front portion of said headwear element; and   a support strap coupled to a rear portion of said headwear element, said support strap transferring at least a portion of a weight associated with said video display device from said front portion to a rear portion of said wear's head.   
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18  wherein said connection component comprises:
 a rotatable toothed wheel; and   a toothed rack interfacing with said toothed wheel;   wherein said toothed wheel and toothed rack arranged to adjust a height of said display device relative to said headwear element.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  wherein said connection comprises:
 a spring connected to said headwear interface component;   a sphere being pressured by said spring; and   teeth located on said display device interface component, wherein said sphere is pressed into gaps between said teeth when said components are connected.