Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240346779). DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT BETWEEN SEE-THROUGH CAMERAS AND EYE VIEWPOINTS IN VIDEO SEE-THROUGH (VST) EXTENDED REALITY (XR) simplified abstract
DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT BETWEEN SEE-THROUGH CAMERAS AND EYE VIEWPOINTS IN VIDEO SEE-THROUGH (VST) EXTENDED REALITY (XR)
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yingen Xiong of Mountain View CA (US)
Christopher A. Peri of Mountain View CA (US)
DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT BETWEEN SEE-THROUGH CAMERAS AND EYE VIEWPOINTS IN VIDEO SEE-THROUGH (VST) EXTENDED REALITY (XR) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346779 titled 'DYNAMIC ALIGNMENT BETWEEN SEE-THROUGH CAMERAS AND EYE VIEWPOINTS IN VIDEO SEE-THROUGH (VST) EXTENDED REALITY (XR)
The patent application describes a method for adjusting the inter-pupillary distance (IPD) of a video see-through extended reality (XR) device and correcting distortions in captured images.
- Determining if the IPD has been adjusted with respect to a default IPD.
- Capturing an image of a 3D scene using a see-through camera.
- Transforming the image to match the viewpoint of one of the display lenses based on the IPD adjustment.
- Correcting distortions in the transformed image using lens distortion coefficients.
- Presenting the corrected image on the display panel of the XR device.
- Potential Applications:**
- Virtual reality gaming - Augmented reality applications in healthcare - Industrial training simulations
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensuring accurate image alignment with adjusted IPD - Correcting distortions for a more realistic viewing experience
- Benefits:**
- Improved visual experience in XR devices - Enhanced user comfort with personalized IPD adjustments
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: "Enhanced Image Correction Technology for XR Devices" This technology can be used in the development of XR headsets for various industries such as gaming, healthcare, and training simulations. It can provide a more immersive and accurate visual experience for users, leading to increased adoption of XR technology in different sectors.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the method of adjusting IPD in XR devices improve user experience?
- The method ensures that the images displayed are accurately aligned with the user's IPD, leading to a more comfortable and realistic viewing experience.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different XR devices?
- Some challenges may include compatibility issues with existing hardware and software, as well as the need for precise calibration to achieve optimal results.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method includes determining that an inter-pupillary distance (ipd) between display lenses of a video see-through (vst) extended reality (xr) device has been adjusted with respect to a default ipd. the method also includes obtaining an image captured using a see-through camera of the vst xr device. the see-through camera is configured to capture images of a three-dimensional (3d) scene. the method further includes transforming the image to match a viewpoint of a corresponding one of the display lenses according to a change in ipd with respect to the default ipd in order to generate a transformed image. the method also includes correcting distortions in the transformed image based on one or more lens distortion coefficients corresponding to the change in ipd in order to generate a corrected image. in addition, the method includes initiating presentation of the corrected image on a display panel of the vst xr device.
