Magic Leap, Inc. (20240333866). EVENT-BASED IR CAMERA simplified abstract
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EVENT-BASED IR CAMERA
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Inventor(s)
Martin Georg Zahnert of Zurich (CH)
Erik Fonseka of Mountain View CA (US)
EVENT-BASED IR CAMERA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240333866 titled 'EVENT-BASED IR CAMERA
The abstract describes a high-resolution image sensor for use in an augmented reality system that can be packaged within a wearable device such as goggles or eyeglasses. The sensor detects changes in infrared (IR) light and is sensitive to the same frequency as an active IR light source, enabling eye tracking for rendering virtual objects based on the user's gaze.
- Image sensor suitable for augmented reality system
- Small enough to be packaged in wearable devices
- Detects changes in IR light for eye tracking
- Renders virtual objects based on user's gaze
- High-resolution sensor for realistic virtual object rendering
Potential Applications: - Augmented reality devices - Eye tracking technology - Virtual reality applications - Wearable technology - Gaming and entertainment industry
Problems Solved: - Enhances user experience in augmented reality - Enables accurate eye tracking for virtual object rendering - Improves realism of virtual objects in AR systems
Benefits: - Enhanced user interaction with virtual objects - Realistic rendering based on user's gaze - Improved accuracy in eye tracking technology - Seamless integration into wearable devices
Commercial Applications: Title: High-Resolution Image Sensor for Augmented Reality Systems This technology can be used in: - AR glasses and goggles - Virtual reality headsets - Gaming peripherals - Medical devices for eye tracking - Industrial applications for hands-free operation
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on high-resolution image sensors, eye tracking systems, and augmented reality devices. Researchers can explore databases such as Google Patents, IEEE Xplore, and academic journals for relevant information.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of augmented reality and image sensor technology may be conducting studies on improving the resolution and accuracy of eye tracking systems, as well as optimizing the rendering of virtual objects based on user gaze.
Questions about High-Resolution Image Sensor for Augmented Reality Systems: 1. How does the image sensor detect changes in IR light for eye tracking? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond augmented reality systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
a high-resolution image sensor suitable for use in an augmented reality (ar) system. the ar system may be small enough to be packaged within a wearable device such as a set of goggles or mounted on a frame resembling ordinary eyeglasses. the image sensor may have pixels configured to output events indicating changes in sensed ir light. those pixels may be sensitive to ir light of the same frequency source as an active ir light source, and may be part of an eye tracking camera, oriented toward a user's eye. changes in ir light may be used to determine the location of the user's pupil, which may be used in rendering virtual objects. the events may be generated and processed at a high rate, enabling the system to render the virtual object based on the user's gaze so that the virtual object will appear more realistic to the user.
