18339098. Transparent Display with Blur Effect for Physical Objects simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Transparent Display with Blur Effect for Physical Objects
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Giancarlo Yerkes of San Francisco CA (US)
Transparent Display with Blur Effect for Physical Objects - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339098 titled 'Transparent Display with Blur Effect for Physical Objects
Simplified Explanation
- A system is described that captures images of the physical environment using a camera. - The system warps the images of the physical environment from the perspective of the camera to the perspective of a user's eye. - A blurred version of the warped images is displayed on a transparent display. - The transparent display overlays a blurred version of the physical environment over the actual physical environment, creating a blurred effect. - The blur effect can be applied across the entire physical environment or only a subset visible through the transparent display.
Potential Applications
- Augmented reality applications - Privacy protection in public spaces - Simulating visual impairment for empathy training
Problems Solved
- Protecting privacy by blurring sensitive information in the background - Enhancing user experience in augmented reality applications - Providing a tool for empathy training and awareness of visual impairments
Benefits
- Improved privacy protection - Enhanced user experience in augmented reality - Increased awareness and empathy towards individuals with visual impairments
Original Abstract Submitted
To blur the physical environment viewable through a transparent display, a system may capture images of the physical environment using a camera, warp the images of the physical environment from the perspective of the camera to the perspective of a user's eye, and display a blurred version of the warped images. The transparent display overlays a blurred version of the physical environment over the physical environment such that the physical environment appears blurred. This type of blur effect may be applied across the entire physical environment that is viewable through the transparent display or across only a subset of the physical environment that is viewable through the transparent display.
