18510916. DYNAMIC FOVEATED PIPELINE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

DYNAMIC FOVEATED PIPELINE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Tobias Eble of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Ye Cong of Santa Clara CA (US)

Cody J. White of San Francisco CA (US)

Arthur Yasheng Zhang of San Jose CA (US)

Randall Rauwendaal of San Jose CA (US)

Moinul Khan of San Jose CA (US)

Jim C. Chou of San Jose CA (US)

Hao Pan of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Nicolas Bonnier of Campbell CA (US)

DYNAMIC FOVEATED PIPELINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510916 titled 'DYNAMIC FOVEATED PIPELINE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for processing a warped image representing simulated reality content with varying resolutions at different locations.

• The method involves receiving a warped image with pixels uniformly spaced in a grid pattern in a warped space.
• Each pixel is associated with a pixel value and a scaling factor indicating resolution.
• The warped image is processed based on the scaling factors to generate a processed image.
• The processed image is then transmitted for display.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications to enhance the visual experience by adjusting resolutions dynamically based on the viewer's position.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of maintaining consistent image quality in SR content displayed in a dynamic environment where viewers may be at varying distances from the display.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, optimized performance, and a more immersive experience for users interacting with SR content.

Potential Commercial Applications

• "Dynamic Resolution Adjustment for Enhanced VR/AR Experiences

Original Abstract Submitted

In one implementation, a method includes receiving a warped image representing simulated reality (SR) content (e.g., to be displayed in a display space), the warped image having a plurality of pixels at respective locations uniformly spaced in a grid pattern in a warped space, wherein the plurality of pixels are respectively associated with a plurality of respective pixel values and a plurality of respective scaling factors indicating a plurality of respective resolutions at a plurality of respective locations of the SR content (e.g., in the display space). The method includes processing the warped image in the warped space based on the plurality of respective scaling factors to generate a processed warped image and transmitting the processed warped image.