17963272. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
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Hideaki Yamamoto of Kanagawa (JP)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17963272 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic apparatus that can sense the proximity of an eye to an eyepiece and detect the line-of-sight of a user. Here are the key points:
- The electronic apparatus has two light sources: one for eye proximity sensing and the other for line-of-sight detection.
- There is an eye proximity sensing sensor that receives light for eye proximity sensing.
- A line-of-sight detecting sensor is present to receive light for line-of-sight detection.
- The light emitted by the first light source (for eye proximity sensing) has a different peak wavelength than the light emitted by the second light source (for line-of-sight detection).
Potential applications of this technology:
- Virtual reality (VR) headsets: The apparatus can be used to detect if the user's eye is close to the eyepiece and determine their line-of-sight, enhancing the VR experience.
- Eye-tracking systems: The apparatus can be utilized in eye-tracking devices to accurately track the user's gaze and line-of-sight.
- Augmented reality (AR) glasses: By sensing eye proximity and line-of-sight, the apparatus can improve the accuracy and performance of AR glasses.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate eye proximity sensing: The apparatus allows for precise detection of whether an eye is in proximity to an eyepiece, enabling better interaction with electronic devices.
- Reliable line-of-sight detection: By detecting the user's line-of-sight, the apparatus can provide more accurate and responsive feedback in applications such as VR, AR, and eye-tracking systems.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: The apparatus improves the accuracy and responsiveness of electronic devices by accurately sensing eye proximity and line-of-sight.
- Improved interaction: With reliable eye proximity and line-of-sight detection, users can interact more seamlessly with electronic devices, leading to improved usability.
- Versatile applications: The technology can be applied in various fields such as VR, AR, and eye-tracking, expanding the possibilities for innovative electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic apparatus according to the present invention is an electronic apparatus that is capable of executing eye proximity sensing to sense whether an eye is in proximity of an eyepiece, and line-of-sight detection to detect a line-of-sight of a user, including: a first light source configured to emit light for the eye proximity sensing; a second light source configured to emit light for the line-of-sight detection; an eye proximity sensing sensor configured to receive light for the eye proximity sensing; and a line-of-sight detecting sensor configured to receive light for the line-of-sight detection, wherein a first wavelength, which is a peak wavelength of the light emitted by the first light source, is different from a second wavelength, which is a peak wavelength of the light emitted by the second light source.
