18434613. Head Mountable Device with Tracking Feature simplified abstract (Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.)

Head Mountable Device with Tracking Feature

Organization Name

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Inventor(s)

Yew-Chung Hung of Taipei City (TW)

Kuan-Lin Li of Taipei City (TW)

Jen-Chun Hsu of Taipei City (TW)

Head Mountable Device with Tracking Feature - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18434613 titled 'Head Mountable Device with Tracking Feature

The abstract describes a patent application for a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) with an IMU to track user location data and a detachable headband assembly with a tracking feature module to map the environment based on this data.

• HMD includes an IMU to track user location data.
• Detachable headband assembly has a tracking feature module to construct a map of the environment.
• Mechanical mount feature attaches the headband assembly to the HMD body.
• Connection interface exchanges user location data between the IMU and the tracking feature module.

Potential Applications: - Virtual reality gaming - Augmented reality applications - Navigation systems

Problems Solved: - Accurate tracking of user location in various environments - Creating detailed maps of surroundings for immersive experiences

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience in virtual and augmented reality - Improved accuracy in location-based applications

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Immersive Experiences with Advanced HMD Technology" This technology can be used in gaming, training simulations, and navigation systems, offering a more immersive and accurate user experience.

Questions about HMD Technology: 1. How does the IMU in the HMD track user location data?

  The IMU uses sensors to detect motion and orientation changes, providing real-time location information.

2. What are the advantages of having a detachable headband assembly with a tracking feature module?

  The detachable headband allows for easy customization and upgrades, while the tracking feature module enhances environmental mapping capabilities.

Original Abstract Submitted

Various examples described herein relate to an HMD which comprises an HMD body positioned against a face of a user which includes an IMU to track user location data in an environment. The HMD also comprises a detachable headband assembly including a tracking feature module to construct a map of the environment based on the user location data. The HMD further includes a mechanical mount feature attaching the detachable headband assembly to the HMD body. The mechanical mount feature includes a connection interface to exchange the user location data between the IMU in the HMD body and the tracking feature module in the detachable headband assembly.