Apple inc. (20240353923). HYBRID GAZE TRACKING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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HYBRID GAZE TRACKING SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Walter Nistico of Redwood City CA (US)
Patrick R. Gill of Victoria, British Columbia (CA)
HYBRID GAZE TRACKING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240353923 titled 'HYBRID GAZE TRACKING SYSTEM
The patent application describes devices, systems, and methods for gaze tracking using a combination of ultrasound and imaging data.
- Detection of eye attributes using imaging measurements in a 3D coordinate system based on depth information.
- Detection of eye attributes using ultrasound-based measurements and a 3D model of the eye.
- Determination of gaze direction in the 3D coordinate system based on the detected attributes.
- Identification of user characteristics such as authentication using ultrasonic biometric characteristics and imaging biometrics.
Potential Applications: - Eye tracking technology for virtual reality and augmented reality applications. - Biometric authentication systems for security purposes. - Medical applications for monitoring eye health and detecting abnormalities.
Problems Solved: - Improved accuracy and precision in gaze tracking. - Enhanced security through biometric authentication. - Advanced medical diagnostics and monitoring capabilities.
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience in virtual and augmented reality environments. - Increased security and protection against unauthorized access. - Early detection of eye-related health issues for timely intervention.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Eye Tracking and Biometric Authentication Technology This technology can be utilized in industries such as: - Gaming and entertainment - Healthcare - Security and surveillance
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve upon existing eye tracking systems? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using biometric authentication based on ultrasound and imaging data?
Original Abstract Submitted
various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that perform gaze tracking using combinations of ultrasound and imaging data. some implementations detect a first attribute of an eye using imaging measurements in a first image of the eye, and a first location associated with the first attribute is determined in a 3d coordinate system based on depth information. a second attribute of the eye is detected based on depth information from ultrasound based measurements of the eye, and a second location associated with the second attribute is determined in the 3d coordinate system based on the depth information and a 3d model of a portion of the eye. a gaze direction in the 3d coordinate system is determined based on the first location and the second location. in some implementations. user characteristics are identified (e.g., authentication) using ultrasonic biometric characteristics with imaging biometrics.
