Apple inc. (20240219735). Head-Mounted Display Systems With Gaze Tracker Alignment Monitoring simplified abstract
Head-Mounted Display Systems With Gaze Tracker Alignment Monitoring
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brian S. Lau of Seattle WA (US)
David A. Kalinowski of Davis CA (US)
Michael J. Oudenhoven of San Francisco CA (US)
Head-Mounted Display Systems With Gaze Tracker Alignment Monitoring - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240219735 titled 'Head-Mounted Display Systems With Gaze Tracker Alignment Monitoring
The patent application describes a head-mounted device with displays that provide images, utilizing waveguides to convey the images to eye boxes. The waveguides overlap lenses in a glasses frame or other head-mounted support structure, allowing real-world objects to be viewed from the eye boxes. Infrared-light reflectors overlap the lenses, while a gaze tracking system uses light sources to supply infrared light that reflects from the reflectors to illuminate a user's eyes. Gaze tracking system cameras capture gaze tracking images of the eyes to track the user's gaze, with fiducials associated with the reflectors monitored using the cameras for calibration purposes.
- Head-mounted device with displays providing images
- Waveguides used to convey images to eye boxes
- Transparent waveguides and lenses allowing viewing of real-world objects
- Infrared-light reflectors overlapping lenses
- Gaze tracking system using infrared light to illuminate and track user's gaze
- Cameras capturing gaze tracking images for calibration purposes
Potential Applications: - Augmented reality systems - Virtual reality applications - Eye tracking technology - Wearable technology for various industries - Assistive devices for individuals with disabilities
Problems Solved: - Enhanced user experience in viewing digital content - Improved accuracy in gaze tracking - Calibration of components for optimal performance
Benefits: - Immersive visual experience - Precise gaze tracking for interactive applications - Customizable calibration for individual users - Hands-free operation for various tasks - Accessibility features for diverse user needs
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Head-Mounted Device for Enhanced Visual Experience" This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Gaming and entertainment - Healthcare for medical imaging and diagnostics - Education for interactive learning experiences - Military and defense for training simulations - Automotive for augmented reality navigation systems
Questions about Head-Mounted Device Technology: 1. How does the use of waveguides improve the delivery of images in head-mounted devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing gaze tracking systems in wearable technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
a head-mounted device may have displays that provide images. waveguides may be used in conveying the images to eye boxes. the waveguides may overlap lenses in a glasses frame or other head-mounted support structure. the waveguides and lenses may be transparent. this allows real-world objects to be viewed from the eye boxes. infrared-light reflectors may overlap the lenses. gaze tracking system light sources may supply infrared light that reflects from the infrared-light reflectors to the eye boxes to illuminate a user's eyes. gaze tracking system cameras capture gaze tracking images of the eyes from the eye boxes to track the user's gaze. fiducials associated with the infrared-light reflectors may be monitored using the gaze tracking system cameras. this allows components such as the gaze tracking system cameras to be calibrated.
