Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240192493). PUPIL-STEERING FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IN SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE (SPAD) EYE TRACKING (ET) simplified abstract
PUPIL-STEERING FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IN SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE (SPAD) EYE TRACKING (ET)
Organization Name
meta platforms technologies, llc
Inventor(s)
Youmin Wang of Bellevue WA (US)
PUPIL-STEERING FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IN SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE (SPAD) EYE TRACKING (ET) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240192493 titled 'PUPIL-STEERING FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IN SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DIODE (SPAD) EYE TRACKING (ET)
The three-dimensional (3D) resolution of a single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) based eye tracking system is improved by utilizing sensor and/or light source steering. The light source can illuminate the entire eye, while the sensor and/or mirrors associated with the sensor can be directed to capture images of different sections of the eye. These images are then stitched together to create a high-resolution, comprehensive view of the eye. Alternatively, the sensor can capture a low-resolution image of the entire eye and be steered to capture multiple low-resolution images, which can be interpolated to generate a high-resolution image of the eye. Both the light source and the sensor (and/or mirrors) can be steered to illuminate and capture images of various parts of the eye, which are then stitched together to produce a detailed, full view of the eye.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilization of sensor and/or light source steering to enhance the 3D resolution of a SPAD based eye tracking system. - Ability to capture images of different portions of the eye and stitch them together for a high-resolution, comprehensive view. - Option to capture multiple low-resolution images and interpolate them to create a high-resolution image of the eye.
- Potential Applications:
- Medical diagnostics and research. - Biometric identification systems. - Virtual reality and augmented reality applications.
- Problems Solved:
- Limited resolution in traditional eye tracking systems. - Inability to capture detailed images of different sections of the eye simultaneously.
- Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in eye tracking. - Enhanced visualization of eye structures. - Versatile applications in various industries.
- Commercial Applications:
- "Enhanced 3D Eye Tracking System for Medical Diagnostics and Research"
- Prior Art:
- Researchers can explore prior patents related to SPAD technology, eye tracking systems, and image stitching techniques.
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay informed about advancements in SPAD technology, sensor steering mechanisms, and image processing algorithms.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does sensor and light source steering improve the resolution of the SPAD based eye tracking system? 2. What are the potential limitations of using sensor and/or light source steering in eye tracking technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
three-dimensional (3d) resolution of a single photon avalanche diode (spad) based eye tracking system is enhanced through sensor and/or light source steering. the light source may illuminate the whole eye, while the sensor and/or one or more mirrors associated with the sensor may be steered to capture images of different portions of the eye. the images are stitched to achieve a high-resolution, full view of the eye. alternatively, the sensor may capture a low-resolution image of the whole eye and be steered to capture multiple low-resolution images, which may be used for interpolation and creation of a high-resolution image of the eye. both the light source and the sensor (and/or the mirrors) may be steered to illuminate and capture images of different portions of the eye, which may then be stitched to achieve a high-resolution, full view of the eye.
