Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240114123). CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER
Organization Name
microsoft technology licensing, llc
Inventor(s)
Dmitriy Churin of Redmond WA (US)
Parry Byron Johnson of Redmond WA (US)
Dmitry Reshidko of Sammamish WA (US)
CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240114123 titled 'CALIBRATION OF STEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY USING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application relates to the calibration of a stereoscopic display system in an HMD using an optical calibration system with a waveguide combiner.
- HMD device with first and second image projectors projecting a stereoscopic image pair.
- Optical calibration system with first and second optical paths, waveguide combiner, and boresight sensors.
- Boresight sensors detect calibration image light along the optical paths.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in virtual reality systems, augmented reality devices, medical imaging, and military simulations.
Problems Solved
Ensures accurate alignment of image projectors in a stereoscopic display system, leading to improved visual quality and user experience.
Benefits
Enhanced calibration accuracy, reduced eye strain, improved depth perception, and overall better immersive experience for users.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized in the gaming industry, healthcare for medical imaging applications, defense for simulation training, and entertainment for immersive experiences.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing calibration systems for stereoscopic displays, optical alignment technologies, and waveguide combiner systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the optical calibration system improve the user experience in a stereoscopic display system?
The optical calibration system ensures precise alignment of the image projectors, resulting in a more realistic and immersive viewing experience for users.
What are the key features of the waveguide combiner in the optical calibration system?
The waveguide combiner combines the optical paths from the image projectors, allowing for a shared optical path and accurate calibration of the stereoscopic display system.
Original Abstract Submitted
examples are disclosed that relate to calibration of a stereoscopic display system of an hmd via an optical calibration system comprising a waveguide combiner. one example provides an hmd device comprising a first image projector and a second image projector configured to project a stereoscopic image pair, and an optical calibration system. the optical calibration system comprises a first optical path indicative of an alignment of the first image projector, a second optical path indicative of an alignment of the second image projector, a waveguide combiner in which the first and second optical paths combine into a shared optical path, and one or more boresight sensors configured to detect calibration image light traveling along one or more of the first optical or the second optical path.
