ОЧКИ С ОПТИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к области оптических систем, а более конкретно к оптическим системам отображения, интегрированным в шлем или пару очков. Заявленные очки (1) включают в себя лицевую сторону (10), снабженную по меньшей мере одним оптическим блоком (4) линзового типа, причем упомянутая лицевая сторона определяет проход (13) для носа пользователя, упомянутый проход для носа определяется первым и вторым так называемыми внутренними краями (14a, b) лицевой стороны, соответственно обращенными к первому и второму боковым краям (12a, b) лицевой стороны (10). Также очки (1) включают в себя: модуль (2) для излучения визуальной информации, включающий в себя излучающий элемент дисплейного типа для излучения упомянутой визуальной информации дисплейного типа, и элемент зеркального типа для геометрического отражения (3) преобразованной визуальной информации, приспособленный для отражения упомянутой преобразованной визуальной информации в целевую область (6) упомянутого оптического блока (4) линзового ...

Устройство отображения

Изобретение относится к устройствам отображения. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении устройства отображения, содержащего наголовный узел, носимый на голове пользователя способный адаптироваться к криволинейной форме шеи пользователя. Устройство содержит наголовный узел, носимый на голове пользователя, узел формирования оптического изображения, установленный на наголовном узле и выполненный с возможностью представления виртуального изображения пользователю, когда пользователь носит наголовный узел на своей голове и нашейный узел, носимый на шее пользователя и выполненный с возможностью получения виртуального изображения и предоставления виртуального изображения узлу формирования оптического изображения для представления, при этом нашейный узел содержит жесткие конструкции, которые пространственно отделены друг от друга, и деформируемую часть, сформированную между соответствующими жесткими конструкциями, при этом конструкция внешней оболочки деформируемой части выполнена из гибких ...

Vereinfachte Abdeckungs-Kinematik für eine Kopf-oben-Anzeige eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verstellvorrichtung (4) zum Verstellen einer Position einer Kombinierscheibe (5) einer Kopf-oben-Anzeige für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), mit einer bewegbaren Kombinierscheibeneinrichtung (6) mit der Kombinierscheibe (5), wobei die Kombinierscheibe (5) für ein Überlagern optischer Informationen ausgelegt ist, mit einer Antriebseinrichtung (8), welche an einer Trägereinrichtung (9) der Verstellvorrichtung (4) angeordnet ist, und mittels welcher die Kombinierscheibeneinrichtung (6) relativ zu der Trägereinrichtung (9) bewegbar ist und in eine Verstaustellung (27) und in eine Gebrauchsstellung (28a, 28b) bringbar ist, und mit einer durch die Antriebseinrichtung (8) bewegbaren Abdeckeinrichtung (34), welche in einer der Verstaustellung (27) zugeordneten Abdeckstellung (37) einen Schacht (19) der Verstellvorrichtung (4), in welchem die Kombinierscheibeneinrichtung (6) in der Verstaustellung (27) angeordnet ist, abdeckt und in einer der Gebrauchsstellung (28a, 28b) zugeordneten ...

Anwenderschnittstelle, Türbedienmodul, Dachbedienmodul und Fortbewegungsmittel zur Anzeige anwenderzugewandter Bedienelementbeschriftungen

Es wird eine Anwenderschnittstelle (10) vorgeschlagen, die ein Bedienelement (20), eine Anzeigeeinheit (30) auf Basis einer Aerial-Imaging-Technologie und einen Betätigungssensor (40) umfasst, mit dem Ziel anwenderzugewandte Bedienelementbeschriftungen in Form von im Raum schwebenden Bildern (35) bereitzustellen. Des Weiteren werden ein Türbedienmodul (80), ein Dachbedienmodul (70) und ein Fortbewegungsmittel (90) vorgeschlagen, die ein oder mehrere der erfindungsgemäßen Anwenderschnittstellen (10) umfassen können.

Durchsicht-Displayeinrichtung für einen Kraftwagen

Durchsicht-Displayeinrichtung für einen Kraftwagen (10), mit einem Bildgeber (26) zum Bereitstellen eines Bilds, welches über einen ersten Spiegel (28) und einen zweiten Spiegel (32) auf eine Scheibe (14) des Kraftwagens (10) projizierbar ist, wobei der Bildgeber (26) und erste Spiegel (28) in einem ersten Fahrzeugbauteil (24) untergebracht und der zweite Spiegel (32) an einem zweiten, von dem ersten Fahrzeugbauteil (24) verschiedenen Fahrzeugbauteil (38) angeordnet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das erste Fahrzeugbauteil als Grundkörper (24) einer Instrumententafel und das zweite Fahrzeugbauteil als an dem Grundkörper angeordnete Nutze (38) für ein Kombinationsinstrument des Kraftwagens (10) ausgebildet ist.

Anordnung für ein Bauelement

Die Aufgabe betrifft eine Anordnung für ein flexibles flächiges Bauelement (4), das eine Vorderseite (12) und eine Rückseite aufweist, wobei die Anordnung (2) ein flächiges Stabilisierungselement (6) und Lamellen (14) aufweist, wobei die Lamellen (14) auf der Rückseite des Bauelements (4) angeordnet sind, wobei das Bauelement (4) verformbar ist, wobei das Stabilisierungselement (6) dazu ausgebildet ist, mit den Lamellen (14) auf der Rückseite des Bauelements (4) zusammenzuwirken und das Bauelement (4) in einer Form, in der sich das Bauelement (4) jeweils aktuell befindet, zu fixieren.

An optical device

Improvements in or relating to virtual and augmented reality headsets

Wide-field of view (FOV) imaging devices with active foveation capability

The present invention comprises a foveated imaging system capable of capturing a wide field of view image and a foveated image, where the foveated image is a controllable region of interest of the wide field of view image.

BIOCULAR COMPACT COLLIMATION APPARATUS

A compact, lightweight, multi-wavelength display system which can be used for simultaneous viewing with both eyes is provided. The system utilizes a field flattener lens to remove abrasions introduced by the system's lenses. The system also uses a polarization selective optical element that reflects one linear polarization state while transmitting radiation of the orthogonal linear polarization state. The PS element is used in combination with a quarter wave plate and an optical element, the optical element including a partially reflective surface. The optical element may either be a single element or an optical doublet. In the latter configuration, the partially reflective surface is at the interface between the two singlets that comprise the doublet. The system also includes an image source that either alone, or in combination with other optical elements, produces circularly polarized light of the desired rotary sense.

DISPLAY COMPRISING AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE

A display apparatus for use in displaying an image to a viewer (4), comprising an optical waveguide (8) arranged to receive image-bearing light (2) into the optical waveguide to guide the received image-bearing light therealong to an output part (5) of the optical waveguide for output therefrom. A combiner (70) is arranged adjacent to the output part of the optical waveguide for reflecting image-bearing light output by the waveguide in a direction which passes back through the optical waveguide and for allowing light (6) from an external scene to pass through the combiner in said direction through the optical waveguide to combine with the reflected image-bearing light so that the image-bearing light overlays light from the external scene for viewing by a viewer.

COMPACT AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT HEAD-UP DISPLAY

L'invention concerne un viseur tête haute, comprenant un ensemble de sous-écrans (241, 242,..., 245) dont les positions et les dimensions sont définies en fonction de la longueur du trajet optique (D) et d'une amplitude de mouvement maximale autorisée (B1) dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe optique et situé à une distance égale à la longueur du trajet optique, de sorte que l'information projetée par l'ensemble des sous-écrans soit vue sur toute l'amplitude de mouvement autorisée.

Virtual reality goggles.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Virtual-Reality-Brille, bestehend aus einem gefalteten, im Rohzustand flachen Zuschnitt aus leichtem Material, vorzugsweise aus Karton, mit einer Mehrzahl von miteinander verbundenen und zusammengefalteten Abschnitten sowie mit zwei Sehöffnungen, gegebenenfalls mit eingesetzten Linsen, hinter welche eine Anzeigeeinrichtung, vorzugsweise ein Smartphone, platziert werden kann, sowie deren Verwendung als Werbemittel. Um eine leicht und einfach aus einem flachen Zuschnitt zusammenzustellende Brille zu erhalten, ist ein erster, zentraler und bei Gebrauch parallel zur Anzeigeeinrichtung ausgerichteter Abschnitt vorgesehen, mit einem ersten, von einer Seite des Ausschnitts ausgehenden Nasenausschnitt (2) sowie zwei Sehöffnungen (3) zu beiden Seiten des Nasenausschnittes (2).

Optical device, Image display device and a head-mounted display unit

Image display apparatus and head-mounted display

The present invention provides an image display apparatus and a head-mounted display. The image display apparatus includes laser light sources, a light combining section that combines laser light from the laser light sources, and an optical scanner that deflects drawing laser light from the light combining section for two-dimensional scanning. The optical axes of the laser light outputted from the laser light sources and directed toward the optical scanner are present in the same plane. Further, the optical scanner has a light reflection surface configured to be perpendicular to the plane when the optical scanner is not driven. The optical scanner deflects the drawing laser light (LL) reflected off the light reflection surface for two-dimensional scanning by causing the light reflection surface to swing within the plane and in the direction perpendicular to the plane.

THE COMPACT HEAD UP DISPLAY WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

DISPLAY DEVICE

COMPACT SIGHT HEAD HIGH HAS LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION Of ENERGY

L'invention concerne un viseur tête haute, comprenant des sous-écrans (241, 242, ..., 245) dont les positions et les dimensions sont définies en fonction de la longueur du trajet optique (D) et d'une longueur de mouvement maximal autorisé dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe optique et situé à une distance égale à la longueur du trajet optique de sorte que l'information projetée par l'ensemble des sous-écrans soit vue sur toute la longueur de mouvement autorisé, caractérisé en ce que les sous-écrans présentent une intensité lumineuse croissante en fonction de leur éloignement de l'axe optique principal du viseur.

COMPACT SIGHT HEAD HIGH HAS LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION Of ENERGY

L'invention concerne un viseur tête haute, comprenant un ensemble de sous-écrans (241, 242, ..., 245) dont les positions et les dimensions sont définies en fonction de la longueur du trajet optique (D) et d'une amplitude de mouvement maximale autorisée (B1) dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe optique et situé à une distance égale à la longueur du trajet optique, de sorte que l'information projetée par l'ensemble des sous-écrans soit vue sur toute l'amplitude de mouvement autorisée.

THE COMPACT HEAD UP DISPLAY WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

THE COMPACT HEAD-UP DISPLAY

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

Dispositif d'affichage tête haute (1) de véhicule comprenant une unité de génération d'image (2) agencée pour émettre une image sur un écran (5) selon un chemin optique (6), un premier et un second miroirs (3, 4), le premier miroir (3) étant agencé pour recevoir l'image émise et la réfléchir sur le second miroir (4) et le second miroir étant agencé pour recevoir l'image réfléchie par le premier miroir et la réfléchir sur le réflecteur, caractérisé en ce que les deux miroirs sont agencés en forme de V et sont situés par rapport à l'unité de génération d'image de sorte à créer un croisement du chemin optique.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY

L'invention concerne une pièce de support (25) pour dispositif de projection (20) d'images comprenant une unité de génération (22) d'images et une unité de renvoi (24) des images générées. Selon l'invention, la pièce de support comporte des moyens de support de ladite unité de génération d'images et des moyens de support de ladite unité de renvoi des images générées. L'invention concerne également un dispositif de projection d'images comprenant une telle pièce de support et un afficheur tête haute comprenant un tel dispositif de projection d'images.

OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR NEAR-EYE DISPLAY

스마트 안경, 안경 케이스 및 안경 조립체

Smart glasses are disclosed, including a glasses body (100) and temples (200), where the glasses body (100) and the temples (200) are rotatably connected, at least one of the glasses body (100) and the temples (200) is provided with a first electrical connector (300), and the smart glasses include a folded state and an unfolded state; in a case that the smart glasses are in the folded state, the first electrical connector (300) is exposed on the smart glasses; and in a case that the smart glasses are in the unfolded state, the first electrical connector (300) is covered by at least one of the glasses body (100) and the temples (200).

Image display apparatus

An image display apparatus includes an image light generator that generates video light modulated based on a video signal, a light diffracting section (first diffractive optical element) that diffracts the video light outputted from the image light generator, a light sweeper (optical scanner) that spatially sweeps the video light, and a reflector including a light diffracting section (second diffractive optical element) that diffracts the video light swept by the light sweeper, and the light diffracting section (first diffractive optical element) is provided on an optical path between the image light generator and the light sweeper. The light diffracting section (first diffractive optical element) preferably has a fixed interval between interference fringes, and the light diffracting section (second diffractive optical element) preferably has portions where intervals between interference fringes differ from each other.

DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING A FRESNEL STRUCTURE

The invention relates to a display device, comprising a retaining device that can be placed on the head of a user, an image generating module that is fastened to the retaining device and generates an image, and an imaging lens that is fastened to the retaining device and comprises a lens element and that, when the retaining device is placed on the head, displays the image thus generated such that the user can perceive it with at least one eye, wherein the display device is designed such that, when the retaining device is placed on the head, the user upon perceiving the displayed image with the at least one eye cannot, at the same time, perceive the surroundings with the at least one eye. The display device is characterized in that the projection lens comprises a Fresnel structure, which during imaging causes at least one beam path fold and has an imaging property.

HELMET-MOUNTED OPTICAL SYSTEMS

An optical system mounted on a helmet (29) for superimposing a collimated image of a display object on the external view of the helmet's wearer comprising: display object means (1a, 1b) mounted on the helmet for generating a display; a concave collimator (6a, 6b) for collimating light from said display; an optical relay unit (3a, 3b) located in the forehead region for generating an intermediate image of said display in the focal plane of the collimator; a reflecting surface (4a, 4b) for reflecting display light from the relay unit towards the collimator; and an inclined combiner (5) essentially transparent to incoming display light and to the wearer's external view, for reflecting display light reflected from the collimator towards the viewer's eye.

VISOR DISPLAY WITH FIBER OPTIC FACEPLATE CORRECTION

A display system for use with headgear of a user includes a visor display mounted to the headgear so as to define a cavity between the head of the user and an inner surface of the visor display. The visor display has at least one partially reflective aspheric surface section directed inward to the user. The partially reflective aspheric surface is at a position which intercepts a forward line of sight of at least one eye of the user and which is at a tilt angle with respect to a plane that is substantially transverse to the forward line of sight. A shallow packaged image source is positioned above an eye within the cavity at a predetermined angle with the plane which is substantially transverse with a forward line of sight. A fiber optic faceplate having a first and second end section is coupled to the image source at the first end section. The second end section has an aspherically shaped surface so as to project an image from the image source on the aspheric surface section of the visor ...

Systems, devices, and methods for wearable heads-up displays

Systems, devices, and methods for transparent displays that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays are described. Such transparent displays include a light source that sequentially generates pixels or other discrete portions of an image. Respective modulated light signals corresponding to the respective pixels/portions are sequentially directed towards at least one dynamic reflector positioned on a lens of the transparent display within the user's field of view. The dynamic reflector (such as a MEMS-based digital micromirror) scans the modulated light signals directly over the user's eye and into the user's field of view. Successive portions of the image are generated in rapid succession until the entire image is displayed to the user.

Distributed Aperture Head up Display (HUD)

A head-up display includes a projector and an optical combiner configured to reflect light from the projector while allowing other wavelengths of light to pass through the optical combiner. The projector has two or more image sources, and two or more optical components, each of which is associated with a corresponding one of the image sources. In a typical implementation, the two or more optical components are closely situated to approximate an effective aperture that is larger than the actual aperture of either optical component. In such an implementation, since the actual aperture of each respective optical element is smaller than the larger effective aperture, it is generally much easier to correct for optical aberrations and the like, than it would be if a single optical element with a larger actual aperture were used.

SEE-THROUGH COMPUTER DISPLAY SYSTEMS

A see-through head mounted display with controllable light blocking includes an optics module comprising a light source and image source positioned on a same side of an angled partially-reflective surface, wherein the light source projects light off the surface to the image source which reflects the light as image light to the surface which transmits the image light along a first axis. The display also includes a flat combiner positioned to reflect the image light off of a first side and simultaneously transmit incident light through the first and a second side, along an optical axis perpendicular to the first axis to provide a view of a displayed image overlaid onto a see-through view of the environment, and a controllable light blocking element arranged generally parallel to the flat combiner and in front of the second side to block light incident on the same optical axis as the image light.

Head up display apparatus

A head up display apparatus includes: a first mirror having power; a second mirror having power; and a light shielding member provided with an aperture. The aperture is provided between an image display surface and the second mirror. Display light which is output from the image display surface is reflected by the first mirror, the second mirror, and the first mirror in this order, and reaches a front windshield (image reflection surface) by passing through the aperture.

Methods and systems for multi-element linkage for fiber scanning display

A multi-element fiber scanner for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation includes a base having a base plane and a longitudinal axis orthogonal to the base plane and a fiber link passing through the base in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The fiber link is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source. The multi-element fiber scanner also includes a retention collar disposed a predetermined distance along the longitudinal axis from the base and a first set and a second set of piezoelectric tubes. First and second piezoelectric tubes of the first set are joined to the base and extends from the base and first and second piezoelectric tubes of the second set are joined to the retention collar and extend from the retention collar.

PROJECTION DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING AN OVERALL IMAGE

СВЕТОВОДНАЯ СТРУКТУРА, ОПТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

Изобретение относится к световодной структуре для отображения виртуальных объектов на фоновом изображении. Световодная структура содержит первую часть, вторую часть, промежуточную часть и компенсирующую часть. Структура компенсирующей части идентична структуре второй части, так что компенсирующая часть примыкает ко второй части без зазора. Первая часть принимает лучи света от внешнего устройства отображения и посредством полного внутреннего отражения обеспечивает распространение лучей света через промежуточную часть во вторую часть. Вторая часть выполнена в виде ступенчатой структуры, имеющей верхнюю поверхность и нижнюю поверхность. Верхняя поверхность имеет участки, наклоненные относительно нижней поверхности, и участки, расположенные между наклоненными участками и соединяющие их между собой. Ступенчатая структура выводит наружу лучи света, которые отражаются от наклоненных участков верхней поверхности. Нижняя поверхность выводит только те лучи света, которые падают на нее под углом, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОПТИЧЕСКОГО ПРОСВЕЧИВАЮЩЕГО, УКРЕПЛЯЕМОГО НА ГОЛОВЕ ДИСПЛЕЯ С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ВЗАИМНОГО ПЕРЕКРЫТИЯ И УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НЕПРОЗРАЧНОСТЬЮ

Viewing device providing an increase in depth perception

A head mountable viewing device 10 has a support structure 12 so the device 10 can be worn on a users face in alignment with their eyes; a binocular disparity cancelling optical apparatus 26 having a lens 28, for example a prism, into which light from an image in front of a user enters and reflectors 30, 36, for example mirrored prisms 22,24 positioned to the left and right of the lens 28 and being in micro alignment with the lens 28. Light beams from an image that enter the lens 28 are split into two by the lens 28, one entering the left reflector 30, one entering the right reflector 36 and both being reflected to exit the device as two parallel light beams, one each from the left and right sides. The beams form an image to the eyes of a user which is without binocular disparity.

Helmet-mounted display

A helmet-mounted display eg for "virtual reality" has two back-lit liquid crystal displays 30 and 30' and collimating lenses 23 and 23' mounted towards the rear of the head which produce collimated beams of light. A pair of reflectors 24 and 24' close to the displays reflect the light beams to another pair of reflectors 25 and 25' located at the front of the helmet. These reflectors reflect the light down directly onto reflective areas 26 and 26' which may be semi-transparent on the helmet visor 27 which is angled to direct an image of the displays into the line-of-sight of the user. Single displays and optics may be used for mono-vision. ...

Helmet-mounted optical systems

INSTALLATION COMBINATION INSTRUMENT

PROJECTION ANNOUNCEMENT WITH A STAFF-WELL-BEHAVED TRANSVERSE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE WITH RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION AND A DISKWELL-BEHAVED TRANSVERSE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE, IN EACH CASE A DIFFRACTION GRATING EXHIBITING

PICTURE INDICATOR

DISPLAY COMPRISING AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE FOR DISPLAYING AN IMAGE

A display apparatus for use in displaying an image to a viewer (4), comprising an optical waveguide (8) arranged to receive image-bearing light (2) into the optical waveguide to guide the received image-bearing light therealong to an output part (5) of the optical waveguide for output therefrom. A combiner (70) is arranged adjacent to the output part of the optical waveguide for reflecting image-bearing light output by the waveguide in a direction which passes back through the optical waveguide and for allowing light (6) from an external scene to pass through the combiner in said direction through the optical waveguide to combine with the reflected image-bearing light so that the image-bearing light overlays light from the external scene for viewing by a viewer.

Head-up display device

HUD comprising holographic optical elements

A display device (1), more particularly a head-up display, comprising a light-emitting image source (3) and comprising optical elements (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) forming a beam path (12) for beams is presented. In this case, the optical elements (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) comprise a holographic optical element (8) having a predefined optical imaging function and a reflector (5). The holographic optical element (8) is positioned in a manner spatially separated from the reflector (5) in the beam path (12). Moreover, the holographic optical element (8) is arranged in the beam path (12) in such a way that beams in a first section of the beam path are directed onto the holographic optical element (8) in order to deflect them under the influence of the imaging function of the holographic optical element (8) into a second section of the beam path in a new direction. The reflector (5) and the holographic optical element (8) are arranged relative to one another in such a way that beams emitted by the reflector ...

VISUALIZATION AND AUDIO COMMUNICATION DOOR BY THE HEAD OF A USER COMPRISING A RETAINING DEVICE RETRACTABLE NAPE

Le domaine général de l'invention est celui des systèmes de visualisation et de communication audio (1) destiné à être porté par la tête d'un utilisateur. Le système selon l'invention comporte: - un arceau de tête (2) comportant deux premiers bras (21) comportant chacun un porte-écouteur (22) et un écouteur audio (23) ; - un arc sagittal (3) support rattaché au centre de l'arceau de tête ; - un dispositif de visualisation (4) monté sur ledit arc sagittal ; - un dispositif de détection de posture (5) monté sur ledit arc sagittal ; - une cale de nuque (6) montée sur deux seconds bras articulés (61) au niveau des deux écouteurs audio de façon que ladite cale de nuque occupe une première position haute permettant, à l'utilisateur, d'installer ou d'ôter le système de visualisation et de communication audio et une seconde position basse d'utilisation où la cale est située au niveau de l'inion de la tête de l'utilisateur.

MIRROR ASSEMBLY LAYING SYSTEM

COMPACT SIGHT HEAD HIGH HAS LOW FUEL CONSUMPTION Of ENERGY

L'invention concerne un viseur tête haute, comprenant un ensemble de sous-systèmes optiques (261, 262, 263) formés dans un même plan et dont les dimensions diminuent avec l'éloignement de l'axe optique principal du viseur, comprenant en outre des sous-écrans (241, 242, 243) dont les positions et les dimensions sont définies en fonction de la longueur du trajet optique (D), des dimensions des sous-systèmes optiques et d'une longueur de mouvement maximal autorisé dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe optique et situé à une distance égale à la longueur du trajet optique, de sorte que l'information projetée par l'ensemble des sous-écrans soit vue sur toute la longueur de mouvement autorisé.

PROJECTION TYPE HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY APPARATUS

OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR IMPROVING THE VISIBILITY OF A HEADUP DISPLAY, A DISPLAY DEVICE, A DISPLAY METHOD, AND A MOVING BODY

PURPOSE: An optical element improving the visibility of a headup display, a display device, a display method, and a moving body are provided to miniature an apparatus and improve the visibility of a headup display. CONSTITUTION: An optical element includes a first optical sheet(10). The first optical sheet has a first main side(10a) in which a first Fresnel lens(10f) is arranged. The optical axis(13oa) of the first Fresnel lens in the first main side is arranged in a different location from the outer center of the first main side. The distance between the location of the optical axis of the first Fresnel lens at the first main side and the location of the center part of the outer center of the first main side is 15 millimeters or greater. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

Display device

A display device includes a display, an image light beam shifter and a light guiding component. The display generates an image light beam. The image light beam shifter receives the image light beam and generates a projection image light beam. The light guiding component receives the projection image light beam to transport the projection image light beam to different positions of a target zone in sequence. The image light beam shifter projects the projection image light beam to different positions of the light guiding component with time division.

Biocular compact collimation apparatus

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

Disclosed is a head-up display device which is applicable to various types of cars and can be produced at a reduced cost. Specifically disclosed is a head-up display device (11) in which display light (L) is projected onto a wind shield in a car to form a virtual image. The head-up display device (11) comprises: a housing (21); a display (22) which is placed in the housing (21); and a reflector (23) which is placed in the housing (21) and has multiple reflection faces (31) arranged in parallel with each other and tilted at the same degree of angle so as to reflect the display light (L) emitted from the display (22) on the reflection faces (31).

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO PROJECTION DISPLAYS

A projection display (40) includes first and second waveguide elements (42) and (44), wherein the first waveguide element (42) has a two input regions for injecting image bearing light into the first waveguide element (42). In this manner, the total field of view of the image to be displayed at the second waveguide element (44) is divided into two sub-images prior to injection of one sub-image into one input region and the other sub-image into the other input region of the first waveguide element (42). This results in a smaller first waveguide element (42), thereby reducing obscuration of an observers view of a forward scene over which to the image to be displayed is overlaid.

COMPACT HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH ORTHOGONAL PANELS

A head-mounted display (HMD) has an enhanced optical arrangement that permits high-resolution imaging in a compact device. The HMD system includes an optical arrangement; a first image panel, wherein the optical arrangement directs image light from the first image panel along a first optical pathway having a first length; and a second image panel arranged orthogonal to the first image panel, wherein the optical arrangement directs image light from the second image panel along a second optical pathway different from the first optical pathway having a second length. The first length is equal to the second length, and the optical arrangement is configured such that light from the first image panel and the second image panel are emitted from the HMD system in a combined fashion in a first eye direction. The optical arrangement may include a plurality of mirror components and a plurality of lens components, wherein the plurality of mirror components are configured to direct image light from ...

Optical system for retinal projection from near-ocular display

A display device includes a two-dimensional array of tiles. Each tile includes a two-dimensional array of pixels, and a lens assembly, of a two-dimensional array of lens assemblies, configured to direct at least a portion of the respective pattern of light from the two-dimensional array of pixels to a pupil of an eye of a user. Each pixel is configured to output light so that the two-dimensional array of pixels outputs a respective pattern of light. The lens assembly includes multiple distinct optical elements, such as one or more lenses and/or one or more diffraction gratings.

Split system for artificial reality

The disclosed system may include (1) a wearable display device including (a) a display subsystem that presents an image, and (b) a first wireless interface that receives image data, where the display subsystem bases the image on the image data, and (2) a processing device that is physically separate from the display device and includes (a) a display data processing subsystem that generates the image data, (b) a second wireless interface that transmits the image data directly to the first wireless interface, and (3) a position detection subsystem including a sensor that captures depth data in a local environment of the display device, where the position detection subsystem determines a location or an orientation of a portion of a user within the local environment, and the display data processing subsystem generates the image data based on the location or orientation. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.

See-through computer display systems

Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.

Display glasses using meta-surface planar lens integrated with liquid lens

Designs of display devices using an integrated lens are described. According to one aspect of the present invention, an integrated lens includes at least one planar lens and at least one liquid lens. The planar lens includes at least a substrate and a plurality of nanosized studs while the liquid lens includes a liquid layer (e.g., liquid crystals) and two (electrodes sandwiching the liquid layer. Depending on the implementation, the studs may be in different heights, spaced evenly or unevenly and oriented towards or outwards a focal point. One of the two electrodes is patterned per a predefined pattern to have an array of small electrodes. Together with another one of the two electrodes and the planar lens, the affected electric field applied across the liquid layer achieves desired optical characteristics to allow a viewer a media advantageously through the integrated lens.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CURVED HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL ELEMENTS

Systems, devices, and methods for making, replicating, and using curved holographic optical elements (“HOEs”) are described. A hologram may be optically recorded into a planar layer of holographic film with various measures in place to compensate for changes (e.g., in optical power and/or playback wavelength and/or angular bandwidth) that may result when a curvature is subsequently applied thereto. A hologram may be optically recorded into a curved layer of holographic film with various measures in place to compensate for optical effects of a curved transparent substrate upon which the holographic film is mounted. A curved HOE may be returned to a planar configuration to undergo holographic replication or holographic replication may be performed using a curved master HOE and curved “recipient” film. The curved HOEs described herein are particularly well-suited for use when integrated with a curved eyeglass lens to form the transparent combiner of a virtual retina display.

APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL SEE-THROUGH HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH MUTUAL OCCLUSION AND OPAQUENESS CONTROL CAPABILITY

The present invention comprises a compact optical see-through head-mounted display capable of combining, a see-through image path with a virtual image path such that the opaqueness of the see-through image path can be modulated and the virtual image occludes parts of the see-through image and vice versa. 2. The display of claim 1 , where the spatial light modulator is a transmission type spatial light modulator claim 1 , where the spatial light modulator is disposed in front of the beam splitter claim 1 , whereupon the light from the objective optics passes through the spatial light modulator before reaching the beam splitter claim 1 , wherein the opaqueness of the spatial light modulator is controlled to block light from portions of the external scene.3. The display of claim 1 , where the spatial light modulator is a reflection type spatial light modulator claim 1 , where the spatial light modulator is disposed behind the beam splitter claim 1 , whereupon light from the objective optics passes through the beam splitter and is reflected back from the spatial light modulator to the beam splitter claim 1 , wherein the reflectivity of the spatial light modulator is controlled to reflect only light from parts of the external scene not to be occluded.4. The display of claim 1 , where an intermediate image is formed at one or more points in the see-through path claim 1 , where the spatial light modulator is disposed at or near one of the intermediate image planes.513. The display of claim 1 , where one or more of the reflective surfaces (M˜M) are stand-alone surfaces with optical power to fold the optical paths and focus the light.613. The display of claim 1 , where one or more of the reflective surfaces (M˜M) are freeform surfaces.7. The display of claim 1 , where the first and/or second reflective surfaces in the front layer are contained within the objective optics.83. The display of claim 1 , where the reflective surface (M) in the back layer is contained within the ...

GRATING WAVEGUIDE COMBINER FOR OPTICAL ENGINE

Systems, devices, and methods of manufacturing optical engines and laser projectors that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. Generally, the optical engines of the present disclosure integrate a plurality of laser diodes (e.g., 3 laser diodes, 4 laser diodes) within a single, hermetically or partially hermetically sealed, encapsulated package. A grating waveguide combiner comprising a plurality of waveguides having grating couplers thereon may be used to combine beams of light emitted by the plurality of laser diodes into a coaxially superimposed aggregate beam. Such optical engines may have advantages over existing designs including, for example, smaller volumes, better manufacturability, faster modulation speed, etc. WHUDs that employ such optical engines and laser projectors are also described.

APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL SEE-THROUGH HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH MUTUAL OCCLUSION AND OPAQUENESS CONTROL CAPABILITY

The present invention comprises a compact optical see-through head-mounted display capable of combining, a see-through image path with a virtual image path such that the opaqueness of the see-through image path can be modulated and the virtual image occludes parts of the see-through image and vice versa.

REFLECTIVE CIRCULAR POLARIZER FOR HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

Techniques disclosed herein relate to folded optical systems for near-eye display. In one embodiment, an optical device includes a first polarizer, a second polarizer, and a partial reflector positioned between the first polarizer and the second polarizer. The first polarizer is configured to polarize incident light into light of a first circular polarization state. The second polarizer is configured to transmit light of a second circular polarization state and reflect light of the first circular polarization state without changing its polarization state. The partial reflector is configured to transmit light from the first polarizer, and reflect light from the second polarizer. The light reflected by the partial reflector and the light from the second polarizer have different polarization states.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a head-up display device which is applicable to various types of vehicles, without causing increase in cost. SOLUTION: In the head-up display device 11, display light L is projected onto a wind shield of a vehicle to form a virtual image. The head-up display device includes a housing 21; a display 22 which is provided in the housing 21; and a reflector 23, which is provided in the housing 21 and has multiple reflecting surfaces 31, arranged in parallel to each other and tilted at the same degree of angle so as to reflect the display light L irradiated from the display 22 on the reflecting faces 31. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Настоящее изобретение относится к области техники формирования изображения. Устройство содержит дисплей, первый поляризатор, первую фазовую пластинку, первый оптический элемент, вторую фазовую пластинку и второй оптический элемент. Первая фазовая пластинка расположена после первого поляризатора и выполнена с возможностью изменения первого состояния линейной поляризации света на первое состояние циркулярной поляризации. Первый оптический элемент имеет слой холестерических жидких кристаллов, молекулы которых ориентированы так, чтобы пропускать свет с первым состоянием циркулярной поляризации. Вторая фазовая пластинка расположена после первого оптического элемента и выполнена с возможностью изменения первого состояния циркулярной поляризации света на второе состояние линейной поляризации. На втором оптическом элементе сформирован второй поляризатор на основе проволочной сетки, выполненный с возможностью отражения света, падающего на него со вторым состоянием линейной поляризации, в направлении ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЯ С ШИРОКИМ ПОЛЕМ ОБЗОРА (FOV) С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ АКТИВНОГО НАВЕДЕНИЯ ВЗОРА НА ЦЕЛЬ

ОЧКИ С ОПТИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ

СВЕТОВОДНАЯ СТРУКТУРА, ОПТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ

... 1. Световодная структура, содержащая:первую часть;вторую часть; ипромежуточную часть, посредством которой первая часть и вторая часть соединены друг с другом;при этомпервая часть выполнена с возможностью приема лучей света, исходящих от внешнего устройства отображения, и, посредством полного внутреннего отражения, обеспечения распространения лучей света через промежуточную часть во вторую часть;вторая часть выполнена в виде ступенчатой структуры, имеющей верхнюю поверхность и нижнюю поверхность, причем верхняя поверхность имеет по меньшей мере два участка, наклоненных относительно нижней поверхности, и по меньшей мере один участок, расположенный между упомянутыми по меньшей мере двумя наклоненными участками и являющийся по существу параллельным нижней поверхности;ступенчатая структура выполнена с возможностью вывода наружу лучей света, которые отражаются от наклоненных участков верхней поверхности.2. Световодная структура по п. 1, в которой ступенчатая структура дополнительно выполнена ...

Flüssigkristall-Anzeigevorrichtung

Okular zur virtuellen Abbildung eines Bildes sowie Abbildungsvorrichtung mit einem solchen Okular

Es wird ein Okular zur virtuellen Abbildung eines Bildes (11), das in einen ersten und einen zweiten Bildteil (12, 13) so aufgeteilt ist, dass ein Teilbereich des Bildes (11) in beiden Bildteilen (12, 13) enthalten ist, bereitgestelltwobei das Okular (1)eine Eintrittsfläche (15),eine erste und eine zweite Umlenkfläche (16, 18), die zueinander geneigt angeordnet sind,eine zwischen beiden Umlenkflächen (16, 18) angeordnete Kanaltrennschicht (17) sowie eine Austrittsfläche (19) aufweist,wobei das Okular (1) einen ersten Abbildungskanal für den ersten Bildteil (12) und einen zweiten Abbildungskanal für den zweiten Bildteil (13) bereitstellt,wobei der erste Abbildungskanal in dieser Reihenfolge durch die Eintrittsfläche (15) und durch die erste Umlenkfläche (16) verläuft, an der Kanaltrennschicht (17) zur ersten Umlenkfläche (16) hin umgelenkt und an der ersten Umlenkfläche (16) zur Austrittsfläche (19) umgelenkt wird und durch die Austrittsfläche (19) bis zu einer Austrittspupille (20) des ...

Head-up-Anzeigevorrichtung mit einem holographisch optischen Element für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Head-up-Anzeigevorrichtung (10) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (20), aufweisend ein Gehäuse (14), eine in dem Gehäuse (14) angeordnete Projektionseinrichtung (16) zum Projizieren eines virtuellen Bildes auf eine außerhalb des Gehäuses (14) liegende Projektionsfläche (12), und eine in dem Gehäuse (14) angeordnete Umlenkeinrichtung (18) zum Umlenken eines von der Projektionseinrichtung (16) ausgegebenen Lichts (34). Die Umlenkeinrichtung (18) umfasst ein in dem Gehäuse (14) drehbar gelagertes, holographisch optisches Element (22), das derart ausgerichtet ist, dass es das Licht (34) der Projektionseinrichtung (16) innerhalb des Gehäuses (14) auf die Projektionsfläche (12) umlenkt. Das holographisch optische Element (22) kann von einer Drehlage abhängige Reflexionseigenschaften bezüglich des Lichts (34) aufweisen und hierdurch auf das Licht (34) wie eine virtuelle Spiegelfläche (36', 36'', 36''') wirken, bei welcher eine virtuelle Linearverschiebung (44) entlang einer Ausbreitungsrichtung ...

Bordbildanzeigevorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug

Es wird eine Bordbildanzeigevorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug bereitgestellt. Die Vorrichtung beinhaltet einen Projektor 16, der ein Bild projiziert, das Informationen enthält, die einem Passagier übermittelt werden, wobei die Information einen Status (Zustand) eines Fahrzeugs und eine Warnung beinhaltet, und wobei das projizierte Bild auf einem Fensterglas 20 des Fahrzeugs angezeigt wird. Der Projektor 16 ist beispielsweise an einer Innenblechverstärkung 13a eines Innenblechs 13 einer Seitentür 10 angebracht. Dies bedeutet, der Projektor 16 ist angebracht innerhalb eines Raumes, der ursprünglich bereitgestellt ist durch die Innenblechverstärkung 13a, um die Verstärkungsfunktion sicherzustellen. Bildlicht 17 von dem Projektor 16 wird auf das Fensterglas 20 der Seitentür 10 projiziert.

Display device mounted in vehicle, has head-up display unit and instrument unit that are arranged such that the respective portions of beam path from image-forming unit are irradiated in head-up display unit and instrument unit

The display device has an image forming unit (16), a head-up display unit (12) and an instrument unit (14). The image-forming unit is configured to generate the beam path (22). The head-up display unit and the instrument unit are arranged such that a portion (22a) of the beam path is irradiated in the head-up display unit and a portion (22b) of beam path is irradiated in the instrument unit.

PROJEKTIONSANZEIGE MIT EINEM STABARTIGEN WELLENLEITER MIT RECHTECKIGEM QUERSCHNITT UND EINEM PLATTENARTIGEN WELLENLEITER, DIE JEWEILS EIN BEUGUNGSGITTER AUFWEISEN

Improvements in and relating to displays

A display apparatus for displaying an image to a viewer 4, with an optical waveguide 8 arranged to receive image-bearing light 2 and to guide the received image-bearing light to an output 5. A combiner 70 is arranged next to the output part of the optical waveguide to reflect the image-bearing light output by the waveguide in a direction which passes back through the optical waveguide and for allowing light 6 from an external scene to pass through the combiner in the direction of and then through the optical waveguide to combine with the reflected image-bearing light so that both images are superimposed. The waveguide and combiner may be substantially planar and transmissive to the light from the outside. Preferably the combiner has a coating to reflect the image bearing light and transmit the external light. The waveguide may also have diffraction gratings on the input and output and be plate or rod-like.

COMPACT HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY SYSTEM HAVING UNIFORM IMAGE

WIDE-FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) IMAGING DEVICES WITH ACTIVE FOVEATION CAPABILITY

The present invention comprises a foveated imaging system capable of capturing a wide field of view image and a foveated image, where the foveated image is a controllable region of interest of the wide field of view image.

WIDE-FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) IMAGING DEVICES WITH ACTIVE FOVEATION CAPABILITY

The present invention comprises a foveated imaging system capable of capturing a wide field of view image and a foveated image, where the foveated image is a controllable region of interest of the wide field of view image.

With mobile cover to protect the synthesizer of the drive mechanism of the head-up display system

DISPLAYING LOW RESOLUTION WITH COMPACT OPTICAL SUPERPOSITION AND INSTRUMENTATION SET THEREFOR

HEAD-UP DISPLAY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Affichage tête haute (100) pour un véhicule (110) servant à représenter des informations d'image dans la direction de visée (160) d'un occupant de véhicule (170). Le dispositif comprend des éléments optiques (130, 132) formant un angle solide (153) de transport de l'information d'image et ayant un foyer intermédiaire (180) agissant dans une direction de l'espace.

SYSTEM OF PROJECTIONS OF INDICIA LIGHT

Système de projection d'indications lumineuses sur un pare-brise (11) de véhicule, le système comprenant un module à LEDs (2) comprenant des diodes électroluminescentes (4) montées sur une carte électronique (20), chacune des dites LEDs ayant un axe optique libre (A) parallèle à la direction normale, le module à LEDs étant disposé parallèlement à la surface supérieure (7) de la planche de bord (8) du véhicule, avec pour chaque diode un trajet optique (T), qui part de la LED et va jusqu'à l'oeil (9) de l'utilisateur en se réfléchissant sur la surface interne du pare-brise, le trajet optique comprenant une première portion (T1) qui relie en ligne droite la LED au point de réflexion, avec un élément optique (3) sur la LED pour dévier la lumière émise par la LED et en particulier créer un axe optique dévié (6) de manière à quasiment annuler l'écart angulaire entre la première portion du trajet optique et l'axe optique dévié.

Head-up display device

IMPROVED OPTICAL GUIDE AND OPTICAL SYSTEM

La présente invention concerne un guide optique (1) pour dispositif d'affichage près de l'œil caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un premier élément de guide (6) présentant une zone d'entrée de lumière, un second élément de guide (7) présentant une zone de sortie, le premier élément de guide (6) étant superposé audit second élément de guide (7), et un système de couplage optique entre le premier élément de guide (6) et le second élément de guide (7), caractérisé en ce que le premier et le second éléments de guide (6, 7) présentent sur une première partie de leur longueur, un espacement (9) mutuel de manière à délimiter une fine couche d'air entre lesdits éléments de guide (6, 7) s'étendant entre une première extrémité longitudinale des éléments de guide (6, 7) et le système de couplage optique, le système de couplage optique, localisé à une seconde extrémité longitudinale des premier et second éléments de guide (6, 7), comprenant une portion monobloc desdits éléments de guide (6, 7), associée ...

IMPROVED OPTICAL GUIDE AND OPTICAL SYSTEM HAVING SUCH A LIGHT GUIDE

La présente invention concerne un guide optique (1) pour dispositif d'affichage près de l'œil caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un premier élément de guide (6) présentant une zone d'entrée pour y injecter un faisceau de lumière, un second élément de guide (7) présentant une zone de sortie pour en extraire le faisceau lumineux, le premier élément de guide (6) étant superposé au dit second élément de guide (7), et un système de couplage optique entre le premier élément de guide (6) et le second élément de guide (7), caractérisé en ce que le premier et le second éléments de guide (6,7) présentent sur une première partie de leur longueur, un espacement (9) mutuel de manière à délimiter une fine couche d'air entre lesdits éléments de guide (6,7) s'étendant entre une première extrémité longitudinale des éléments de guide (6,7) et le système de couplage optique, le système de couplage optique, localisé à une seconde extrémité longitudinale des premier et second éléments de guide (6,7), comprenant ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES

Systems, devices, and methods for optical waveguides that are well-suited for use in wearable heads-up displays (WHUDs) are described. An optical waveguide includes a volume of optically transparent material, a first holographic optical element (HOE) and a second holographic optical element, wherein the first HOE and the second HOE are carried by the volume of optically transparent material, and the first HOE is positioned across a width of the volume of optically transparent material from the second HOE. Light enters the optical waveguide and is propagated down a length of the waveguide by reflection between the first HOE and the second HOE. Propagation of the light within the optical waveguide does not require total internal reflection. The optical waveguide may include means to in-couple the light into the waveguide and means to out-couple the light from the waveguide. WHUDs that employ such optical waveguides are also described.

MULTIPLE-DEVICE SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE POWER AND DATA CONFIGURATIONS

The disclosed system may include (1) a processing device that generates image data, (2) a wearable display device including (a) a display subsystem that presents an image based on the image data to a user wearing the wearable display device and (b) a battery to supply power to the wearable display device, where the wearable display device receives the image data from the processing device over a data connection, and the wearable display device is physically separate from the processing device, and (3) a display storage case for the wearable display device, where the storage case charges the battery of the wearable display device while the wearable display device resides in the storage case, and the processing device wirelessly charges the battery of the wearable display device while the wearable display device resides atop the processing device external to the storage case. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed.

Ocular optical system

An ocular optical system configured to allow imaging rays from a display frame to enter an observer's eye through the ocular optical system to form an image is provided. The ocular optical system includes a lens element having an eye-side surface and a display-side surface. The lens element has an optical axis extending from a display side toward an eye side. The display-side surface of the lens element adopts a Fresnel lens design. The display-side has a plurality of effective sub-surfaces and a plurality of ineffective sub-surfaces. The effective sub-surfaces are configured to allow the image rays to form an image. Each ineffective sub-surface connects two adjacent effective sub-surfaces. The ocular optical system satisfies: 25.000°≤α≤52.000°, where α represents a maximum tilting angle of the effective sub-surfaces relative to a reference plane perpendicular to the optical axis.

Polarizer, display panel, display apparatus, and wearable device

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a polarizer, a display panel, a display apparatus, and a wearable device. The polarizer includes a polarizing layer and a lens layer arranged in stack, wherein the lens layer includes at least one converging lens.

Micro collimator system and method for a head up display (HUD)

A head up display can use a catadioptric collimating system. The head up display includes an image source. The head up display also includes a collimating mirror, and a polarizing beam splitter. The light from the image source enters the beam splitter and is reflected toward the collimating mirror. The light striking the collimating mirror is reflected through the beam splitter toward a combiner. A field lens can include a diffractive surface. A corrector lens can be disposed after the beam splitter.

Augmented Reality Display

A display has an image projector projecting collimated image illumination along a projection direction, and an optical element having two major surfaces and containing partially reflective surfaces which are internal to the optical element, planar, mutually parallel and overlapping relative to the projection direction. Each ray of the collimated image illumination enters the optical element and is partially reflected by at least two of the partially reflective surfaces so as to be redirected to exit the first major surface along a viewing direction. An alternative implementation, a first reflection from one of the partially reflective surfaces redirects part of the image illumination rays so as to undergo total internal reflection at the major surfaces of the optical element. The rays are then redirected by further reflection from another of the partially reflective surfaces to exit the optical element along the viewing direction.

Motion tracker with an array of distinct light sources

A head-mounted display device includes a display element with a two-dimensional array of pixels, and an enclosure at least partially enclosing the display element. The head-mounted display device also includes a plurality of light sources located on the enclosure for determining a position of the head-mounted display device. Each light source of the plurality of light sources is uniquely identifiable based at least in part on light emitted by the light source.

See-through near eye optical module

A see-through transparent (or semi-transparent) near eye optical module includes a transparent sparsely populated near eye display comprising a plurality of pixels or pixel patches and a sparsely populated micro-lens array comprising a plurality of micro-lenses positioned in optical alignment with the plurality of pixels or pixel patches of the sparsely populated transparent near eye display. The sparsely populated transparent near eye display has a pixel fill factor capable of rendering the near eye display at least partially transparent. Light rays originating from outside the transparent sparsely populated near eye module pass through the transparent sparsely populated near eye display and sparsely populated micro-lens array of the transparent near eye module to an eye of a user to form a real image perceived by the user. The transparent sparsely populated near eye display further produces light rays generated by way of active pixels which pass through aligned micro-lenses to form a ...

Display device, in particular for a motor vehicle

The present invention relates to a display device, in particular for a motor vehicle, including a projection module for generating an image to be projected in a direction normal to the viewing direction of a user of the display device along an optical path, wherein the display device includes a reflection element that can be moved between a first rest position and a second display position, the reflection element in the display position thereof being provided in the direction normal to the viewing direction of the user, and the reflection element being subjected to a rotation movement about a fixed rotation axis during the movement of the reflection element between the first rest position and the second display position thereof.

Head-mounted display apparatus

A head-mounted display apparatus includes an image display device, a wearing device with which the image display device is worn on a head of an observer, and an attachment member with which the image display device is attached to the wearing device. The attachment member is capable of adjusting a position of the image display device relative to the wearing device independently in a first direction and in a second direction, the first direction being defined by a virtual line connecting centers of eyes of the observer, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction and extending vertically with respect to the observer.

Wearable computing device

A wearable computing device includes a bone conduction transducer, an extension arm, a light pass hole, and a flexible touch pad input circuit. When a user wears the device, the transducer contacts the user's head. A display is attached to a free end of an extension arm. The extension arm is pivotable such that a distance between the display and the user's eye is adjustable to provide the display at an optimum position. The light pass hole may include a light emitting diode and a flash. The touch pad input circuit may be adhered to at least one side arm such that parting lines are not provided between edges of the circuit and the side arm.

Wearable device assembly with input and output structures

An electronic device for use with a wearable structure configured to be worn on the head of a user includes a display element and a housing having an arm portion and an elbow portion. The housing is configured to be removably affixed to the wearable structure at the arm portion thereof. The elbow portion of the housing defines a display end of the housing that supports the display element. The arm extends along a longitudinal axis of the housing, and the elbow portion is configured such that the display end supports the display element along a display axis disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. Image generating means are disposed within the housing and configured for generating an image presentable to the user on the display element. An input device is affixed to the housing and is configured for receiving from the user an input.

Head-mounted image display device

Provided is a head-mounted image display device, including: a main body for emitting an image light beam; an eyepiece optical portion having a light-guide portion in a polyhedral shape, the eyepiece optical portion allowing the image light beam emitted from the main body to be incident on one surface of the light-guide portion and causing the image light beam incident on the one surface of the light-guide portion and emitted from another surface on the same side as the one surface or on the different side from the one surface; an attaching portion for connecting the main body and the eyepiece optical portion, in which the attaching portion has a movement mechanism for moving the eyepiece optical portion relative to the main body so as to adjust the position of an exit pupil of the eyepiece optical portion.

Method of Making a Substrate-Guided Optical Device Utilizing Polarization Beam Splitters

There is provided an optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate having two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and plurality of partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) carried by the substrate wherein the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, and wherein one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) is an anisotropic surface.

Substrate-guided optical device

There is provided an optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate having two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and plurality of partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) carried by the substrate wherein the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, and wherein one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces ( 22 a , 22 b ) is an anisotropic surface.

Image display apparatus and head mounted display

An image display apparatus includes: (A) an image forming device; (B) an optical system that converts light emitted from the image forming device into parallel light; (C) an optical device to which the light beams converted into the parallel light by the optical system enter, in which the light beams are guided, and from which the light beams are emitted; and (D) a supporting member that pivotally supports at least the image forming device with respect to the optical device, wherein an assembly of at least the image forming device and the supporting member has the center of gravity at a position apart from the pivoting central axis of the supporting member, and at least the image forming device is pivoted with respect to the optical device by gravity, whereby the image forming device is horizontally held.

DISPLAY MIRROR ASSEMBLY

A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a display mirror assembly for a vehicle having a front shield including a first side and a second side. A partially reflective, partially transmissive element is mounted on the first side. A rear shield is disposed behind the front shield. A display module is mounted between the front shield and the rear shield and includes in order from the front shield: a display; an optic block; a heat sink having an edge lit PCB mounted along a top edge thereof; and a PCB. The front shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a first retaining feature and the rear shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a second retaining feature. A housing at least partially surrounds the front shield, display module, and rear shield. 1. (canceled)2. A display mirror assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a housing;a windshield mounting member extending rearwardly from the housing;an electro-optic element operably coupled with the housing;a display module mounted between the electro-optic element and the housing and including a display, the display module being configured to be activated and deactivated; andan actuator device disposed on the housing and operably coupled with the electro-optic element, wherein the actuator device is adjustable to tilt the electro-optic element in one direction, thereby moving the electro-optic element to an off-axis position which approximately simultaneously changes an activation state of the display module, and wherein the actuator device is also adjustable to tilt the electro-optic element in another direction, thereby moving the electro-optic element to an on-axis position which approximately simultaneously changes the activation state of the display module.3. The display mirror assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:a printed circuit board disposed in the housing and operably coupled with the display.4. The display mirror assembly of claim 3 , further ...

OPTICAL SCANNING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

An optical scanning apparatus includes a light source to emit light, a light deflector having a reflection face to deflect the light as a scan-use light to scan an image generation element by oscillating the reflection face, a light receiving element to receive a control-use light to generate a signal used for controlling a scanning condition of the scan-use light, and a control unit to control the scanning condition of the light deflector based on the generated signal. 1. An optical scanning apparatus comprising:a light source to emit light;a light deflector having a reflection face to deflect the light as a scan-use light to scan an image generation element by oscillating the reflection face;a light receiving element to receive a control-use light to generate a signal used for controlling a scanning condition of the scan-use light; anda control unit to control the scanning condition of the light deflector based on the generated signal.2. The optical scanning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the scan-use light and the control-use light enter the light deflector as different light fluxes.3. The optical scanning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a light separator to separate the light emitted from the light source into the scan-use light and the control-use light claim 1 , and directs the scan-use light and the control-use light to different travel directions.4. The optical scanning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light deflector oscillates the reflection face to scan the light receiving element by using the control-use light.5. The optical scanning apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a light quantity changeable unit to set light quantity of the scan-use light and light quantity of the control-use light differently.6. The optical scanning apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light deflector oscillates the reflection face to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction claim 1 , and the scan-use light is scanned to the ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY

A display for augmented reality (AR) includes an array of optical phased arrays (OPAs) integrated into a transparent substrate. The array of OPAs emit light encoded with four dimensional (4D) light field including 2D spatial coordinates and 2D directional coordinates to create an image of a virtual object on a retina of a viewer. By adjusting the emission directions of light beam emitted by individual OPAs in the display, the depth perception can be adjusted accordingly. The array of OPAs can also be encoded with holographic information, including intensity and phase distribution, of a virtual object to create the image of the virtual object on the retina. The AR display can further incorporate liquid crystal (LC) into the OPAs for modulating the amplitudes and relative phases of light emitted by the OPAs. 1. a first display comprising: a first optical phased array (OPA) to emit a first beam at one of a first plurality of steering angles;', 'a second OPA to emit a second beam at one of a second plurality of steering angles; and}a controller, operably coupled to the first OPA and the second OPA, to steer the first beam through the first plurality of steering angles so as to change a first optical pattern created by the first beam and the second beam on a first retina of a viewer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises eyewear.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first display is substantially transparent so as to allow the viewer to see through the first display.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of steering angles comprises at least three different steering angles.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a difference between a first steering angle and a second steering angle in the first plurality of steering angles is about 1 degree to about 20 degrees.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a difference between a first steering angle and a second steering angle in the first plurality of steering angles is substantially ...

HEAD MOUNTED DEVICE

A head mounted device mounted on a user's head includes a display unit that displays an image to the user, a holding member that holds the display unit to the user's head, and an auxiliary member, including a rotation unit, that assists the holding member by rotating about the rotation unit to contact a front of the user's head. The rotation unit includes a biasing member that biases the auxiliary member in a direction of pressing the front region of the user's head and a restricting member that restricts the rotation at the rotation unit. 1. A head mounted device to be mounted on a user's head , the head mounted device comprising:a display unit configured to display an image to the user;a holding member configured to hold the display unit to the user's head; andan auxiliary member, including a rotation unit, configured to assist the holding member by rotating about the rotation unit to contact a front region of the user's head,wherein the rotation unit includes a biasing member configured to bias the auxiliary member in a direction of pressing the front region of the user's head and a restricting member configured to restrict the rotation at the rotation unit.2. The head mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein a biasing force of the biasing member is greater than a force of the restricting member restricting the rotation.3. The head mounted device according to claim 1 , further comprising an adjusting member configured to adjust a force claim 1 , provided by the restricting remember claim 1 , restricting the rotation.4. The head mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a torsion spring.5. The head mounted device according to claim 4 , wherein the torsion spring is a double torsion spring including a plurality of torsion springs.6. The head mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a tension spring.7. The head mounted device according to claim 1 , wherein the restricting member is a torque hinge configured ...

VIRTUAL IMAGE GENERATION DEVICE AND HEAD-UP DISPLAY

The virtual image generation device which visualizes images formed by an image forming unit as virtual images includes: a first optical element and a second optical element arranged opposite to each other along a travelling direction of an image light corresponding to the images. The first optical element and the second optical element have a characteristic of reflecting the light having a wavelength corresponding to the image light in accordance with an incident angle of the light and transmitting the light having the wavelength other than the wavelength corresponding to the image light, and give a predetermined optical effect only to the image light. 113-. (canceled)14. A virtual image generation device which visualizes images formed by an image forming unit as virtual images , comprising:a first optical element disposed along a travelling direction of an image light corresponding to the images and arranged on a side of an observer who visually recognizes the virtual images, anda second optical element disposed opposite to the first optical element and arranged on a side of the image forming unit,wherein the first optical element and the second optical element have a characteristic of reflecting or transmitting the light having a wavelength corresponding to the image light in accordance with an incident angle of the light,wherein the second optical element transmits the incident image light toward the first optical element, and reflects the image light incident after being reflected by the first optical element toward the first optical element, andwherein the first optical element reflects the image light incident after passing through the second optical element toward the second optical element, and transmits the image light incident after being reflected by the second optical element toward the observer.15. The virtual image generation device according to claim 14 ,wherein the second optical element has a characteristic of transmitting the image light having a ...

Wearable Computer

A wearable computer includes a computer, a display unit, first and second casings, temples, a holding member and an adjustment mechanism. The second casing houses the computer. The temples are respectively connected to one end and, through a connection member, the other end of the first casing in a longitudinal direction. The holding member extends downward from the connection member and holds a nose pad and a translucent member. The display unit extends downward from the first casing and to outside of an installation space of the translucent member to face one eye of a wearer. The adjustment mechanism adjusts a relative position of the display unit and the nose pad. The wearable computer is wearable with the first casing being held above the one eye by the temples, the connection member and the nose pad. 1. A wearable computer comprising:a computer;a transmissive display as an image display monitor of the computer;a first casing which houses a part of the transmissive display;a second casing which is formed as a separate element from the first casing and houses the computer;a pair of temples which are respectively connected to one end of the first casing in a longitudinal direction and, through a connection member, the other end of the first casing in the longitudinal direction; and a transmissive display unit of the transmissive display extends downward from the first casing and to outside of an installation space of the translucent member so as to face one of a right eye and a left eye of the wearer through the translucent member,', 'the wearable computer further comprises a position adjustment mechanism which adjusts a relative position of the display unit and the nose pad, and', 'the wearable computer is wearable with the first casing being held above the one of the eyes of the wearer by the temples, the connection member and the nose pad., 'a holding member which extends downward from the connection member and holds a nose pad and a translucent member facing ...

Head-up display

A head-up display causes light modulated by an optical modulation element to form, via a projection lens, an intermediate image on a screen, and then causes the intermediate image to reflect, via a mirror, on a windshield to allow a user to view a virtual image. A normal line of the screen is inclined with respect to an optical axis of the projection lens. An emission surface of the optical modulation element is inclined with respect to the screen and a principal plane of the projection lens so as to satisfy a Scheimpflug condition.

MIXED REALITY DISPLAY DEVICE

Examples are disclosed that relate to mixed reality display devices. One example provides a head-mounted display device comprising, a display, a lens system, and a curved Fresnel combiner. The curved Fresnel combiner is configured to direct light received from the display via the lens system toward an eyebox, and is at least partially transmissive to background light. 1. A head-mounted display device , comprising:a display;a lens system; anda curved Fresnel combiner configured to direct light received from the display via the lens system toward an eyebox and being at least partially transmissive to background light.2. The head-mounted display device of claim 1 , wherein the light directed toward the eyebox forms a virtual image from the perspective of a viewer.3. The head-mounted display device of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to be moveable to change an apparent distance of a virtual image.4. The head-mounted display device of claim 1 , wherein the lens system comprises variable optical power.5. The head-mounted display device of claim 1 , wherein the Fresnel combiner comprises a first portion comprising positive optical power claim 1 , and a second portion comprising negative optical power.6. The head-mounted display device of claim 5 , wherein the second portion comprises a cast or molded layer arranged on the first portion.7. The head-mounted display device of claim 5 , wherein the second portion is adhered to the first portion via an adhesive.8. The head-mounted display device of claim 1 , wherein the Fresnel combiner comprises a reflective coating.9. The head-mounted display device of claim 8 , wherein the reflective coating is formed at an interface between a portion of the curved Fresnel combiner with negative optical power and a portion of the curved Fresnel combiner with positive optical power.10. The head-mounted display device of claim 8 , wherein the reflective coating is configured to selectively reflect one or more color bands.11. The ...

HEAD MOUNTED DEVICE

The present invention provides a head mounted device. Said head mounted device includes a visual reality helmet (), a control section (), a transmission line () and a head band portion. Said visual reality helmet () includes a mask proximate to user's face and a display screen in front of the mask. The control section () is connected with the visual reality helmet () as a whole via the transmission line (), in order to control the operation of the head mounted device. The head band portion is intended to mount this visual reality helmet () onto the head of a user. By providing a control section () to be connected with the visual reality helmet (), the head mounted device disclosed herein does not need to connect with other peripheral devices and thus enhance the portability and the compatibility thereof. In preferred embodiments, by providing a microphone () and a camera module so as to enhance the man-machine interaction capability of the head mounted device; by providing an earphone seat () on the transmission line (), and by providing a rotatable head band () and an adjusting head band which are detachable and adjustable, the comfort of wearing this head mounted device is improved. 1124. A head mounted device , including a visual reality helmet () , a control section () , a transmission line () and a head band portion;{'b': '1', "wherein the visual reality helmet () includes a mask proximate to user's face and a display screen in front of the mask;"}{'b': 2', '1', '4, 'wherein the control section () is connected with the visual reality helmet () as a whole via the transmission line (), in order to control the operation of the head mounted device; and'}{'b': '1', 'the head band portion is intended to mount this visual reality helmet () onto the head of a user.'}22. The head mounted device as set forth in wherein the control section () includes at least:a signal source for providing the display screen with a video signal;a control panel used as a man-machine ...

SMART EYEWEAR WITH MOVABLE DISPLAY

One example provides a near-eye display system comprising a frame configured to be supported by a head of a user, and a movable near-eye display comprising a display optic support coupled with the frame via a first arm and a second arm. Each of the first arm and the second arm is pivotally coupled to the frame and to the display optic support such that the display optic support is movable with respect to the frame. The system further includes a display optic coupled to the display optic support. 1. A near-eye display system , comprising:a frame configured to be supported by a head of a user; and a display optic support coupled with the frame via a first arm and a second arm, each of the first arm and the second arm being pivotally coupled to the frame and to the display optic support such that the display optic support is movable with respect to the frame; and', 'a display optic coupled to the display optic support., 'a movable near-eye display comprising'}2. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , wherein the display optic comprises a display.3. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , wherein the display optic comprises a redirective element.4. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are each coupled to a same side of the display optic support.5. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , further comprising a base structure coupled between the frame and the display optic support claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm are coupled to each of the base structure and the display optic support.6. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , wherein the display optic support comprises a first support and a second support claim 1 , and wherein the display optic is mounted between the first support and the second support.7. The near-eye display system of claim 6 , wherein the display optic is movable between a viewing position and a retracted position.8. The near-eye display system of claim 1 , further comprising an ...

Head-Mounted Display

A head-mounted display includes an image display device displaying an image, a mounting member that is fixed to a head of a user, a first ball joint capable of moving and holding the image display device relative to the mounting member and a second ball joint. The first ball joint can move the image display device relative to the mounting member with a first degree of freedom or a third degree of freedom smaller than the first degree of freedom. A socket can selectively change a degree of freedom of the first ball joint between the first degree of freedom and the third degree of freedom.

CONTEXTUAL ADJUSTMENT TO AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES

A computing device includes an interface configured to interface and communicate with augmented reality glasses associated with a user, a memory that stores operational instructions, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the interface and to the memory that is configured to execute the operational instructions to perform various operations. The computing device receives the information that is related to the position and/or movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user from monitoring component(s) of the augmented reality glasses. The computing device processes that information to determine the position and/or the movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user. The computing device transmits media to the reality display of the augmented reality glasses to be consumed by the user and modify at least a portion of the media based on the position and/or movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user. 1. A computing device comprising:an interface configured to interface and communicate with augmented reality glasses associated with a user, wherein the augmented reality glasses include a reality display and also include one or more monitoring components configured to provide information that is related to at least one of position or movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user;memory that stores operational instructions; and receive the information that is related to the at least one of the position or the movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user from the one or more monitoring components of the augmented reality glasses;', 'process the information that is related to the at least one of the position or the movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user to determine the at least one of the position or the movement of the augmented reality glasses with respect to the user;', 'transmit media to the reality display of the augmented reality ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A problem in the helmet-type electronic device in which the image of the content cannot be formed in the correct position due to the difference of the physical condition of each user is addressed to provide an electronic device comprising a helmet-shaped case configured to be mounted to support at least one region of a head of a user, an optical driving unit including an image source panel provided in the case to form image light, a lens unit located in an emission path of light output from the optical driving unit so that an image of the light is formed on an eye of the user, and a hinge unit for hinge-connecting one side of the lens unit to the case so that the lens unit is rotated to open and close with respect to the case. 1. An electronic device comprising:a helmet-shaped case configured to be mounted to support at least one region of a head of a user;an optical driving unit including an image source panel provided in the case to form image light;a lens unit located in an emission path of light output from the optical driving unit so that an image of the light is formed on an eye of the user; anda hinge unit for hinge-connecting one side of the lens unit to the case so that the lens unit is rotated to open and close with respect to the case.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a reflecting unit provided between the optical driving unit and the lens unit to advance at least a part of the light output from the optical driving unit to the lens unit claim 1 , whereinthe hinge unit hinge-connects one side of the reflecting unit to the case so that the reflecting unit is rotated to open and close with respect to the case.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the hinge unit includes a lens unit hinge for rotating the lens unit and a reflecting unit hinge for rotating the reflecting unit claim 2 , and rotation axes of the respective hinges are formed on the same axis.4. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the reflecting unit includes ...

Heads Up Display Housing

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device and system in a vehicle for guiding light towards a user. In an example, the device includes a heads up display (HUD) to guide light towards a user in a vehicle, the HUD. In an example, the device includes a HUD housing with a base plane and a stationary mirror mount on the HUD base. The example can include an adjustable mirror mount on the HUD base and an attachment slot disposed in the HUD housing, the attachment slot to accept a mounting tab, wherein the attachment slot is shaped to accept both of either a predominantly vertical mounting tab or a predominantly horizontal mounting tab.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS THAT INTEGRATE EYE TRACKING AND SCANNING LASER PROJECTION IN WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS

Systems, devices, and methods that integrate eye tracking capability into scanning laser projector (“SLP”)-based wearable heads-up displays are described. At least one narrow waveband laser diode is used in an SLP to define one or more portion(s) of a visible image. At least one corresponding narrow waveband photodetector is aligned to detect reflections of the portion(s) of the image from features of the eye. A holographic optical element (“HOE”) may be used to combine the image and environmental light into the user's “field of view.” Three narrow waveband photodetectors each responsive to a respective one of three narrow wavebands output by the RGB laser diodes of an RGB SLP are aligned to detect reflections of a projected RGB image from features of the eye. 1. A wearable heads-up display (“WHUD”) comprising:a first visible light source to output a first visible light in a first narrow waveband, the first visible light representative of at least a first portion of a displayed image;a second visible light source to output a second visible light in a second narrow waveband different from the first narrow waveband, the second visible light representative of at least a second portion of a displayed image;a transparent combiner aligned to receive the first visible light from the first light source and the second visible light from the second visible light source and to redirect both the first visible light and the second visible light towards at least one eye of a user;a first narrow waveband detector aligned to receive at least a portion of the first visible light reflected from the at least one eye of the user, wherein the first narrow waveband detector is responsive to the first visible light in the first narrow waveband and unresponsive to light that is outside of the first narrow waveband; anda second narrow waveband detector aligned to receive at least a portion of the second visible light reflected from the at least one eye of the user, wherein the second narrow ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS THAT INTEGRATE EYE TRACKING AND SCANNING LASER PROJECTION IN WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS

Systems, devices, and methods that integrate eye tracking capability into scanning laser projector (“SLP”)-based wearable heads-up displays are described. An infrared laser diode is added to an RGB SLP and an infrared photodetector is aligned to detect reflections of the infrared light from features of the eye. A holographic optical element (“HOE”) may be used to combine visible light, infrared light, and environmental light into the user's “field of view.” The HOE may be heterogeneous and multiplexed to apply positive optical power to the visible light and zero or negative optical power to the infrared light. 1. A wearable heads-up display (“WHUD”) comprising:an infrared light source to output an infrared light;a visible light source to output a visible light; receive the infrared light from the infrared light source;', 'receive the visible light from the visible light source;', 'transmit the infrared light therethrough without influencing the infrared light; and', 'separate the visible light into angle-separated copies;, 'an optical splitter aligned toa transparent combiner, the transparent combiner aligned to receive both the infrared light and the angle-separated copies of the visible light from the optical splitter and to redirect both the infrared light and the angle-separated copies of the visible light towards at least one eye of a user; andan infrared detector aligned to receive at least a portion of infrared light reflected from the at least one eye of the user.2. The WHUD of wherein:the infrared light source comprises an infrared laser diode to output infrared laser light; andthe visible light source comprises at least one visible laser light diode to output visible laser light.3. The WHUD of wherein the at least one visible laser light diode includes at least one visible laser light diode selected from the group consisting of: a red laser diode claim 2 , a green laser diode claim 2 , a blue laser diode claim 2 , and any combination of a red laser diode ...

System and method for controlling the luminosity of a head-up display and display using said system

The invention relates to a system for controlling the luminosity of a head-up display ( 36 ) of a vehicle, said display ( 36 ) being configured to display an image, said system comprising means ( 32 ) for assessing luminosity connected to means ( 34 ) for determining a luminosity instruction for the display ( 36 ). The system is characterised in that said means ( 32 ) for assessing luminosity are capable of assessing the external luminosity towards the front of the vehicle and beyond the image displayed on said display ( 36 ), and in that said determination means ( 34 ) are capable of determining the luminosity instruction in accordance with the external luminosity assessed and of transmitting same to the display ( 36 ).

USING DETECTED PUPIL LOCATION TO ALIGN OPTICAL COMPONENTS OF A HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

The disclosure relates generally to techniques for determining pupil location of a display device's user via imaging sensors on the display device, and using that information to verify and/or correct positioning of the display device or its internal components. The display device may be a head-mounted display (“HMD”) device with display panels separated from a wearer's eyes via intervening lenses, with the sensors including optical flow sensor integrated circuits mounted on or near at least one of the display panels to capture images of the wearer's eye locations through the lenses, and with the correction to the positioning including modifications to the alignment or other positioning of the HMD device on the wearer user's head and/or its internal components within the HMD device (e.g., based on automated control of motors on the HMD device) to reflect a target alignment of the wearer's eyes relative to displayed information. 1. (canceled)2. A method of aligning components of a head-mounted display (HMD) device , the method comprising:causing the HMD device to perform operations in an environment;obtaining, from each of two or more imaging sensors on an HMD device, one or more images of one or more eyes of a user wearing the HMD device on a head of the user;analyzing the images obtained from each of the two or more image sensors to determine information about an actual pupil location of at least one pupil of the user, wherein analyzing the images comprises combining analysis results for each of the images obtained from of the two or more imaging sensors to determine information about the actual pupil location;determining, based at least in part on a comparison of the determined information about the actual pupil location to additional information about a target pupil location for the at least one pupil, that the HMD device is misaligned on the head of the user; andperforming, based at least in part on the determining, one or more automated corrective actions to ...

IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE

An image display device used while mounted on a head of an observer includes: a left-eye display unit having an optical section adapted to form a virtual image for a left eye of the observer; a right-eye display unit having an optical section adapted to form a virtual image for a right eye of the observer; and an interpupillary adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust a distance between the left-eye display unit and the right-eye display unit, wherein the interpupillary adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment mechanism capable of simultaneously adjusting a position of the left-eye display unit and a position of the right-eye display unit, and a second adjustment mechanism capable of independently adjusting only either one of the position of the left-eye display unit and the position of the right-eye display unit. 1. An image display device used while mounted on a head of an observer comprising:a left-eye display unit having an optical section adapted to form a virtual image for a left eye of the observer;a right-eye display unit having an optical section adapted to form a virtual image for a right eye of the observer; andan interpupillary adjustment mechanism adapted to adjust a distance between the left-eye display unit and the right-eye display unit, a first adjustment mechanism capable of simultaneously adjusting a position of the left-eye display unit and a position of the right-eye display unit, and', 'a second adjustment mechanism capable of independently adjusting only either one of the position of the left-eye display unit and the position of the right-eye display unit., 'wherein the interpupillary adjustment mechanism includes'}2. The image display device according to claim 1 , wherein a lead screw provided with a first male screw section provided with a screw thread formed in a first screw direction, and a second male screw section provided with a screw thread formed in a second screw direction different from the first screw direction,', 'a left-eye ...

HEAD MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH MECHANICAL SCANNING

A head mounted display (HMD) system includes a display for emitting light toward an eye-ward side of the system and which allows both ambient light and emitted light to reach an eye of a user. The system provides augmented reality (AR) based viewing and includes a rotatable substrate supporting a set of light emitting elements (). Each light emitting element is oriented toward a world side of the HMD system. A rotatable reflective surface is positioned on the world side of the set of the light emitting elements. The reflective surface reflects emitted light toward a user eye. A motor, coupled to the rotatable substrate and the rotatable reflective surface, rotates these elements about a common axis and a display driver selectively activates the light emitting elements during this rotation in accordance with an illumination sequence so as to provide an image. 1. A head mounted display (HMD) system comprising:a substrate supporting a set of light emitting elements, wherein each light emitting element is oriented toward a world side of the HMD system;a reflective surface oriented toward a user eye;a motor coupled to the substrate and the reflective surface for motion of the substrate and reflective surface; anda display driver electrically coupled to the set of light emitting elements and configured to selectively activate the set of light emitting elements so as to generate an image during motion of the substrate and the reflective surface.2. The HMD system of claim 1 , further comprising:a circular, transparent support for the reflective surface.3. The HMD system of claim 2 , wherein the circular claim 2 , transparent support has a surface supporting the reflective surface claim 2 , and wherein the reflective surface is spherically shaped with a center on an eye-ward side of the HMD system.4. The HMD system of claim 2 , wherein the circular claim 2 , transparent support has a radius of curvature greater than 10 mm.5. The HMD system of claim 2 , wherein the center of ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZATION DEVICE

An augmented reality, virtual reality, and/or mixed reality (AR/VR) system includes an interface device configured to be worn by a user. The interface device includes a frame supporting a reaction material. The AR/VR system also includes a visualization device configured to display virtual features for visualization by the user. The visualization device includes an electromagnet configured to magnetically couple to the reaction material. The AR/VR system further includes a controller electrically coupled to the electromagnet and configured to adjust operation of the electromagnet to modulate a magnetic coupling force between the electromagnet and the reaction material. 1. An augmented reality , virtual reality , and/or mixed reality (AR/VR) system , comprising:an interface device configured to be worn by a user and comprising a frame supporting a reaction material;a visualization device configured to display virtual features for visualization by the user, wherein the visualization device comprises an electromagnet configured to magnetically couple to the reaction material; anda controller electrically coupled to the electromagnet and configured to adjust operation of the electromagnet to modulate a magnetic coupling force between the electromagnet and the reaction material.2. The AR/VR system of claim 1 , comprising a sensor coupled to a housing of the visualization device claim 1 , wherein sensor is configured to provide the controller with feedback indicative of a position of the visualization device relative to the interface device claim 1 , an orientation of the visualization device relative to the interface device claim 1 , or both claim 1 , and the controller is configured to adjust the operation of the electromagnet based on the feedback.3. The AR/VR system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to energize the electromagnet when the visualization device is within a threshold distance of the interface device claim 2 , and wherein the controller is ...

Automotive Head-Up Display

An automotive head-up display includes a first body, a joint element, and a second body. The first body includes a data accessing unit and a processor. The data accessing unit is electrically connected to the engine control unit of a vehicle and obtains at least one driving information of the vehicle. The processor receives the driving information from the data accessing unit and transforms the driving information into a display signal. The second body is connected to the first body via the joint element. The second body includes a displayer and translucent reflector. The displayer receives the display signal by the processor and transforms the display signal to an output screen. The edge of the translucent reflector is connected to the second body, and the translucent reflector reflects the output screen. 1. An automotive head-up display configured to be electrically connected to an engine control unit of a vehicle and comprising: a data accessing unit configured to be electrically connected to the engine control unit and obtaining at least one driving information of the vehicle; and', 'a processor receiving the driving information from the data accessing unit and transforming the driving information into a display signal;, 'a first body comprisinga joint element; a displayer receiving the display signal from the processor and', 'transforming the display signal to an output screen; and', 'a translucent reflector reflecting the output screen;, 'a second body connecting to the first body via the joint element and comprisingwherein the edge of the translucent reflector is connected to the second body, and the translucent reflector is rotated around a junction axis between the translucent reflector and the second body.2. The automotive head-up display of claim 1 , wherein the first body further comprises an image pickup unit.3. The automotive head-up display of claim 1 , wherein the first body further comprises a sucking device.4. The automotive head-up display of ...

HMPD WITH NEAR EYE PROJECTION

A head mounted projection display includes an optical path to support near eye projection of the projected images. That is, the projection aperture is placed close to the user's eye. In one implementation, image projectors are located in an image projector compartment located above left and right observation lenses. The projected images are directed down and behind respective observation lenses. Additional optics then redirect the projected images out of the observation lenses. This arrangement provides various advantages. One advantage is that it that allows for reduced forward protrusion of the projector compartment. 1. A head mounted projection display with near eye projection , comprising:a glasses frame having a lens portion with a first observation lens and a second observation lens, wherein each observation lens has an inner surface and an outer surface;an image projector compartment located in a brow region disposed above the lens portion;first optics to direct images generated in the image projector compartment downward behind the observation lenses of said glasses; andsecond optics to redirect said the generated images and project them forward through said observation lenses.2. The head mounted display of claim 1 , wherein said second optics is disposed behind said observations lenses.3. The head mounted display of claim 2 , wherein said second optics comprises one or more right angle mirrors or prisms located behind said observation lenses claim 2 , said mirrors or prisms redirecting said generated images forward through said observation lenses.4. The head mounted display of claim 1 , wherein said second optics comprises one or more right angle mirrors or prisms located behind said observation lenses claim 1 , said mirrors or prisms redirecting said generated images forward through said observation lenses.5. The head mounted projection display of claim 1 , wherein the image projector compartment includes a first spatial light modulator and a second ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOTION BLUR WHEN EXPERIENCING VIRTUAL OR AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

A system or apparatus for reducing motion blur includes an active shutter system, shutter control and processing components, an optional optical sensor, one or more optional movement sensors, and a power source, and can cooperate with a virtual or augmented reality system and display. The shutter system is optimally positioned between a user and the display so that one or more shutters of the system can be activated to block a user's view of the display. The shutter system is activated to block refresh lines or other artifacts present when the display refreshes. The shutter system also can be activated according to movement of the user. The shutter system can be one or more independent shutters and each shutter can have one or more shutter segments. Additionally, the shutter system can include multiple cooperating layers of shutters. The shutter system further can be incorporated in a multi-lens optical system. 1. A system for reducing motion blur experienced by participants in virtual and augmented reality environments comprising:a. a display;b. an active shutter system positioned between a participant and the display and configured to substantially block the participant's view of the display when the active shutter is activated;c. an optical sensor positioned near the display such that it can collect a sample of optical data when content is delivered on the display; andd. shutter control and processing components coupled to the active shutter system, in communication with the optical sensor, and programmed to evaluate samples of data provided by the optical sensor and to drive the active shutter system.2. The system of further comprising at least one lens wherein the lens is configured to be positioned between a participant's eyes and the display.3. The system of wherein the shutter system is optically aligned with the lens.4. The system of further comprising a headset configured to be worn by the participant and first and second lenses attached to the headset and ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOTION BLUR WHEN EXPERIENCING VIRTUAL OR AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

A system or apparatus for reducing motion blur includes an active shutter system, shutter control and processing components, an optional optical sensor, one or more optional movement sensors, and a power source, and can cooperate with a virtual or augmented reality system and display. The shutter system is optimally positioned between a user and the display so that one or more shutters of the system can be activated to block a user's view of the display. The shutter system is activated to block refresh lines or other artifacts present when the display refreshes. The shutter system also can be activated according to movement of the user. The shutter system can be one or more independent shutters and each shutter can have one or more shutter segments. Additionally, the shutter system can include multiple cooperating layers of shutters. The shutter system further can be incorporated in a multi-lens optical system. 1. A system useful for reducing motion blur when viewing content delivered on a cooperating display , the system comprising:a. a first active shutter system configured to cooperate with a first display area and positioned such that can substantially block the participant's view of the first display area when the first active shutter system is activated;b. a second active shutter system configured to cooperate with a second display area and positioned such that can substantially block the participant's view of the second display area when the second active shutter system is activated;c. an optical sensor positioned near the cooperating display such that it can collect a sample of optical data when content is delivered on the display; and i. receive from the optical sensor samples of optical data;', 'ii. filter the optical sensor data sample to identify data that changes when the display refreshes;', 'iii. calculate the refresh moment of the display;', 'iv. calculate the refresh frequency of the display;', 'v. calculate when the first display area refreshes and ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOTION BLUR WHEN EXPERIENCING VIRTUAL OR AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

A system or apparatus for reducing motion blur includes an active shutter system, shutter control and processing components, an optional optical sensor, one or more optional movement sensors, and a power source, and can cooperate with a virtual or augmented reality system and display. The shutter system is optimally positioned between a user and the display so that one or more shutters of the system can be activated to block a user's view of the display. The shutter system is activated to block refresh lines or other artifacts present when the display refreshes. The shutter system also can be activated according to movement of the user. The shutter system can be one or more independent shutters and each shutter can have one or more shutter segments. Additionally, the shutter system can include multiple cooperating layers of shutters. The shutter system further can be incorporated in a multi-lens optical system. 1. A modular virtual reality headset system with a motion blur reduction system that can be customized and assembled by the user comprising:a. a frame assembly comprising two or more cooperating removable and interchangeable components;b. a dock defined by the frame assembly and configured to receive a mobile device;c. a lens module configured to removably attach to the frame assembly, wherein the lens module comprises one or more removable and interchangeable lenses; andd. an active shutter system configured to removably attach to the frame assembly such that it is positioned between the user's eyes and the dock when the headset system is in use.2. The modular virtual reality headset system of wherein the frame assembly comprises a device module configured to removably attach to a support module and wherein the dock is defined by the device module.3. The modular virtual reality headset system of wherein the support module comprises one or more interchangeable walls and wherein the walls removably attach to the device module.4. The modular virtual reality ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING MOTION BLUR WHEN EXPERIENCING VIRTUAL OR AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

A system or apparatus for reducing motion blur includes an active shutter system, shutter control and processing components, an optional optical sensor, one or more optional movement sensors, and a power source, and can cooperate with a virtual or augmented reality system and display. The shutter system is optimally positioned between a user and the display so that one or more shutters of the system can be activated to block a user's view of the display. The shutter system is activated to block refresh lines or other artifacts present when the display refreshes. The shutter system also can be activated according to movement of the user. The shutter system can be one or more independent shutters and each shutter can have one or more shutter segments. Additionally, the shutter system can include multiple cooperating layers of shutters. The shutter system further can be incorporated in a multi-lens optical system. 1. A system for reducing motion blur experienced by participants viewing virtual and augmented reality content on one or more displays , the system comprising:a. a first optical arrangement comprising a first lens and a second lens wherein the first lens and second lens are optically aligned, wherein the first optical arrangement is configured to allow a participant to view a display through the first optical arrangement, and wherein the second lens comprises a first surface and a second surface;b. a first active shutter system positioned in the first optical arrangement between the first lens and the first edge of the second lens and configured to substantially block the participant's view of the display when the first active shutter system is activated; andc. shutter control and processing components coupled to the first active shutter system and programmed to drive the first active shutter system.2. The system of wherein the first optical arrangement further comprises a third lens comprising a first surface and a second surface claim 1 , wherein the third ...

Backlight unit for head-up display apparatus

A backlight unit in a head-up display apparatus according to the present disclosure includes A plurality of light sources configured to emit light; a plurality of primary light collectors configured to collect the light emitted by the plurality of light sources to transmit, refract, or reflect the collected light; and a secondary light collector configured to recollect the light which is collected by the plurality of primary light collectors. At this point, an optical axis of one among the plurality of light sources, the plurality of primary light collectors, and the secondary light collector is disposed to be different from the other two.

DETACHABLE HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE WITH REFLECTION SHEET

The present invention relates to a head-up display device with reflection sheet, the only component left on the windshield after being detached is a simple transparent sheet by using the detachable structure, so as to reduce line-of-sight obstruction for drivers to get a better field and quality of view, to thereby improve driving safety. 1. A detachable reflection sheet device , which includes:a reflection sheet, an engaging portion is set on its one side;a base plate, its bottom is engaged with the engaging portion, a first chute is set on a top of the base plate;a first fixing piece, which is provided to inset into the first chute.2. The detachable reflection sheet device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first fixing piece is made of translucent material claim 1 , an adhesive set on a top side of the first fixing piece is provided to adhere the first fixing piece to a windshield.3. The detachable reflection sheet device as claimed in claim 1 , further includes an angle adjustment module claim 1 , the angle adjustment module includes a first universal steering joint claim 1 , a shaft structure and a second universal steering joint; the first universal steering joint is set on a front end of a bottom of the base plate and a side of the engaging portion; the second universal steering joint is set on a rear end of the bottom of the base plate; the shaft structure is set on the second universal steering joint and another side of the engaging portion.4. The detachable reflection sheet device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base plate further includes a C ring claim 1 , a first universal steering joint claim 1 , the C ring is engaged with the first universal steering joint.5. A detachable head-up display device claim 1 , which includes:a detachable reflection sheet device, including a reflection sheet, a base plate and a fixing piece;an engaging portion is set on a side of the reflection sheet; a bottom of the base plate is engaged with the engaging portion, a ...

Wearable Display Device

A wearable display device according to an embodiment may comprise: a first prism, positioned in front of a user's eye, for controlling the path of an incident light and enabling the arrival of a virtual image to be displayed on the eye; a second prism, coupled to the first prism, for reducing distortion of a real image arriving at the user's eye; and a coating layer which is interposed between the first prism and the second prism and of which the brightness is controlled in inverse proportion to the ambient brightness, such that the visibility of the virtual image increases. 1. A wearable display device comprising:a first prism disposed in front of an eyeball of a user to allow a displayed virtual image to reach the eyeball by adjusting a path of light introduced thereto;a second prism coupled to the first prism to reduce distortion of a real image that reaches the eyeball of the user; anda coating layer interposed between the first prism and the second prism, the coating layer being configured such that a brightness thereof is adjusted in inverse proportion to an ambient brightness so as to improve a visibility of the virtual image; anda reflective layer interposed between the coating layer and the first prism;wherein the reflective layer is seated in a first groove formed on the first prism, and the coating layer is seated in a second groove formed on the second prism.2. The wearable display device according to claim 1 , wherein the coating layer is formed of a photochromic material.3. The wearable display device according to claim 1 , wherein the reflective layer changes the path of the light so as to be directed toward the eyeball.4. The wearable display device according to claim 3 , wherein each of the coating layer and the reflective layer is formed on an entire area or a portion of a corresponding one of inclined surfaces that are formed in coupling ends of the first prism and the second prism and that are reached by light that forms a virtual image.5. The ...

Head-Mounted Display and Image Display Device

Provided are a head-mounted display and an image display device. The HMD includes a first ball joint, a second ball joint and an arm member. The first ball joint is provided with a first rod portion and a first sphere portion. The second ball joint is provided with a second rod portion and a second sphere portion. The first rod portion passes through a first hole portion. The second rod portion passes through a second hole portion. A position of a half mirror in a first position of a display casing when the first rod portion is positioned at the center of the first hole portion and the second rod portion is positioned at the center of the second hole portion is farther from the mounting member than a position of the half mirror in a second position of the display casing. 1. A head-mounted display comprising:a mounting member that is curved in an arch shape and is able to be mounted on a head of a user;a display casing that includes a display unit and an emission unit which is able to deflect image light from the display unit and emit the image light in a first direction, and that extends in a second direction being one side of a direction orthogonal to the first direction;an arm member that extends from the mounting member to the display casing;a first ball joint that connects the mounting member to the arm member;a second ball joint that connects to the arm member a portion closer to a side of the second direction than the emission unit in the display casing;a first ball stud that is included in the first ball joint and is provided with a first rod portion and a first sphere portion disposed at one end of the first rod portion;a first socket that is included in the first ball joint, slidably supports the first sphere portion and is provided with a first hole portion through which the first rod portion passes;a second ball stud that is included in the second ball joint and is provided with a second rod portion and a second sphere portion disposed at one end of the ...

Head Mounted Display and Method

A head mounted display for a user that uses a display screen to produce images. The head mounted display includes a frame. The frame has a pair of lenses. The pair of lenses has their optical centers biased away from their physical centers. The head mounted display includes a strap which attaches to the frame and fits about the user's head to hold the frame to the user's head. A method for viewing images by a user. 1. A head mounted display for a user that uses a display screen to produce images comprising:a frame having a first face which holds the display screen, a second face which holds a first reflecting surface; a third face which holds a pair of lenses; a fourth face which holds a second reflecting surface and a fifth face having two eyeholes and a nose hole that is positioned on the nose of the user, with the eyeholes aligned with the eye of the user, the light emitted from the display screen is reflected by the first reflecting surface to the pair of lenses, which focuses the light as it passes through the lenses to the second reflecting surface, which reflects the focused light to the eyes of the user through the eyeholes, the pair of lenses have their optical centers biased away from their physical centers; anda strap which attaches to the frame and fits about the user's head to hold the frame to the user's head.2. A head mounted display for a user that uses a display screen to produce images comprising:a frame having a first face which holds the display screen, a second face which holds a first reflecting surface; a third face which holds a pair of lenses; a fourth face which holds a second reflecting surface and a fifth face having two eyeholes and a nose hole that is positioned on the nose of the user, with the eyeholes aligned with the eye of the user, the light emitted from the display screen is reflected by the first reflecting surface to the pair of lenses, which focuses the light as it passes through the lenses to the second reflecting surface, ...

MODULAR HEADS-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM

A modular electronic communication system is disclosed with interchangeable components attachable on eyewear. A plurality of pre-existing eyewear models can each be retrofitted by attachment of one or more of such interchangeable components to that eyewear. Such components can be configured for custom attachment with a particular eyewear or such components can be configured for universal attachment with one or more different eyewear models. The communication system can be configured to produce an adjustable heads-up display for the wearer of the eyewear. The electronic communication system can comprise a plurality of interchangeable, electronically interconnected components, such as a first optical module, a first base module, a base link, a second base module, and/or a second optical module. In some embodiments, one or more or all of the components of the electronic communication system are integrally and permanently attached to an eyewear and are not interchangeable or modular. 121-. (canceled)22. A modular communication system configured to be attachable to eyewear having one or more lenses , the modular communication system comprising:a first base module configured to attach directly to a lens of the eyewear, the first base module comprising at least one of a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data and a wireless receiver configured to receive data;a second base module configured to attach directly to a lens of the eyewear, the second base module comprising at least one of a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data and a wireless receiver configured to receive data; a speaker;', 'a microphone', 'a camera;', 'a power source;', 'a processor; and', 'a sensor;, 'the first and second base modules each also comprising at least one ofwherein the first base module and the second base module are configured to be in electronic communication with each other.23. The modular communication system of claim 22 , wherein the eyewear comprises at least two lenses ...

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

A head-mounted display device includes an image display section configured to display an image, an imaging section, a memory section configured to store data of a marker image, an image setting section configured to cause the image display section to display an image based at least on the data, and a parameter setting section. The parameter setting section derives at least one of camera parameters of the imaging section and a spatial relationship, the spatial relationship being between the imaging section and the image display section, based at least on an image that is captured by the imaging section in the case where the imaging section acquires a captured image of a real marker. 1. A head-mounted display device comprising:an image display section configured to transmit light from an outside scene and to display an image;an imaging section;a memory section configured to store data of a marker image;an image setting section configured to cause the image display section to display an image based at least on the data; anda parameter setting section,wherein the parameter setting section derives at least one of a camera parameter of the imaging section and a spatial relationship, the spatial relationship being between the imaging section and the image display section, based at least on an image that is captured by the imaging section in a condition that allows a user to visually perceive that the marker image displayed by the image display section and a real marker corresponding to the marker image substantially align at least partially with each other.2. A head-mounted display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the image setting section causes the image display section to display an AR image so as to allow the user to visually perceive a condition that a position and pose of the AR image and those of the real marker correspond to each other, after the parameter setting section derives at least one of the camera parameters and the spatial relationship.3. A head- ...

OPTICAL EXTENDER FOR VEHICLE HEADS UP DISPLAYS

Apparatus and method for designing an optical extender for a vehicle heads up display (HUD). An example vehicle includes a windshield and a HUD system. The HUD system includes an image source to provide a projection image and a main mirror to project the projection image onto the windshield. The image source and the main mirror define a light path. The HUD system also includes an optical extender between the main mirror and the windshield. The optical extender has a multi-polynomial top surface that modifies light in the light path to, when the light in the light path intersects the windshield, create an optical path wherein a virtual image of the projection image is visible from an eyebox defined within a cabin of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:a windshield; and an image source to provide a projection image;', 'a main mirror to project the projection image onto the windshield, the image source and the main mirror defining a light path; and', 'an optical extender between the main mirror and the windshield, the optical extender having a multi-polynomial top surface that modifies light in the light path to, when the light in the light path intersects the windshield, create an optical path wherein a virtual image of the projection image is visible from an eyebox defined within a cabin of the vehicle., 'a heads up display system including2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the optical path defines a projection distance from the eyebox to a perceived location of the virtual image in front of the vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the projection distance is at least seven meters.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , therein the multi-polynomial top surface of the optical extender has an apex and a nadir.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the multi-polynomial top surface of the optical extender has a plurality of at least one of apexes or nadirs.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the optical extender does not have a uniform thickness.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR REDUCING BULK AND BALANCING WEIGHT IN WEARABLE HEADS-UP DISPLAYS

Systems, devices, and methods for reducing bulk and balancing weight in wearable heads-up displays are described. Bulk can be reduced in a wearable heads-up display by positioning a battery in a first arm of the wearable heads-up display and other electronics in a second arm of the wearable heads-up display, thus reducing the amount of extraneous housing that would otherwise be required to house multiple batteries or electronic components in both arms. Weight of a wearable heads-up display can be balanced by selecting appropriately sized and weight electronics in the first arm, and by adjusting size and therefore weight of the battery in the second arm. Densely filling the first arm with electronics can result in the first arm and the second arm having similar weight. 1. A wearable heads-up display (“WHUD”) comprising:a support structure to be worn on a head of a user, the support structure comprising a first arm to be positioned on a first side of the head of the user, a second arm to be positioned on a second side of the head of the user opposite the first side of the head of the user, and a front frame to be positioned on a front side of the head of the user, the front frame physically coupled to the first arm and the second arm;an optical combiner carried by the front frame to be positioned within a field of view of an eye of the user;a light engine carried by the first arm, the light engine positioned and oriented to output display light to the optical combiner;a battery carried by the second arm; andat least one connector which electrically couples the battery to the light engine,wherein the optical combiner is positioned and oriented to direct the display light towards the eye of the user.2. The WHUD of claim 1 , further comprising at least one processor carried by the first arm and a non-transitory processor readable medium carried by the first arm claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is communicatively coupled to the non-transitory processor ...

HEADS-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR USE DURING A SMOKE EMERGENCY

A heads-up display apparatus for attachment to a goggle, comprising an enclosure for receiving within a heads-up display, the enclosure having a proximal wall adjacent a viewing window of the goggle and a distal wall away from the viewing window; the proximal wall is transparent; and the proximal wall and the heads-up display are in a line of sight of a user. 1. A heads-up display apparatus for attachment to a goggle , comprising:a) an enclosure for receiving within a heads-up display, the enclosure having a proximal wall adjacent a viewing window of the goggle and a distal wall away from the viewing window;b) the proximal wall is transparent; andc) the proximal wall and the heads-up display are in a line of sight of a user.2. The heads-up display apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the proximal wall conforms to a surface of the viewing window.3. The heads-up display apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein:a) the enclosure includes a first bracket pivotably attached to a second bracket; andb) the second bracket is for attachment to the goggle.4. The heads-up display apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is removably attached to the goggle.5. The heads-up display apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the enclosure includes a strap for removably attaching the enclosure to the goggle.6. The heads-up display apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein:a) the enclosure includes a first bracket pivotably attached to a second bracket; andb) a strap operably attached to the second bracket, the strap for removable attachment of the enclosure to the goggle.7. The heads-up display as in claim 1 , wherein the distal wall is transparent.8. A goggle claim 1 , comprising:a) a first enclosure including a viewing window, the first enclosure for being attached to a user's face to enclose the user's eyes;b) a second enclosure for receiving within a heads-up display, the second enclosure is operably attached to the first enclosure, the second enclosure having a proximal wall adjacent to the ...

Head-Mounted Electronic Display Device With Lens Position Sensing

A head-mounted device may have a display with first and second pixel arrays that display content for a user. A head-mounted support structure in the device supports the pixel arrays on the head of the user. A left positioner may be used to position a left lens module that includes a left lens and the first pixel array. A right positioner may be used to position a right lens module that includes a right lens and the second pixel array. Sensing circuitry such as proximity sensing circuitry may be used to detect relative positions between the left and right lens modules and facing surfaces of a user's nose while the user is wearing the head-mounted support structure. Control circuitry may adjust the positions of the left and right lens modules using interpupillary distance information for the user and using information from the sensing circuitry. 1. A system comprising:a head-mounted support structure;a display having first and second display portions;control circuitry configured to supply content using the display;first and second lens modules supported by the head-mounted support and respectively aligned with the first and second display portions, wherein the first and second lens modules are configured to be adjacent to a nose of a user when the user wears the head-mounted support structure;sensor circuitry configured to gather sensor information indicative of a first distance between the first lens module and a first side of the nose and indicative of a second distance between the second lens module and a second side of the nose; andpositioning circuitry configured to adjust a lens-to-lens spacing between the first and second lens modules, wherein the control circuitry is configured to use the positioning circuitry to adjust the lens-to-lens spacing based on the sensor information.2. The system defined in wherein the control circuitry is configured to use the positioning circuitry to adjust the lens-to-lens spacing based on interpupillary distance information for ...

A Single Light Source Near Eye Display

An apparatus including a light source, a first display, a first polarizing beam splitter having a first light input surface, a first light input transmission surface, a first display interface surface, and a first display projection surface, a second display, a second polarizing beam splitter having a second light input surface, a second display interface surface, and a second display projection surface, and a retarder that is positioned between the first light input transmission surface and the second light input surface is disclosed.

SUBSTRATE-GUIDE OPTICAL DEVICE

An optical device, including a light waves-transmitting substrate has two major surfaces and edges, optical means for coupling light into the substrate by total internal reflection, and a plurality of partially reflecting surfaces () carried by the substrate. The partially reflecting surfaces () are parallel to each other and are not parallel to any of the edges of the substrate, one or more of the partially reflecting surfaces () being an anisotropic surface. The optical device has dual operational modes in see-through configuration. In a first mode, light waves are projected from a display source through the substrate to an eye of a viewer. In a second mode, the display source is shut off and only an external scene is viewable through the substrate. 1. A device , comprising:a light waves-transmitting substrate having a plurality of surfaces including at least two major surfaces;at least a first and second display;at least one optical element for coupling light waves from the first display into the substrate by total internal reflection;at least one optical surface for coupling light waves out of the substrate;at least one sensor; and a first operational mode in which, in response to detection by the sensor of placement of at least one of the displays within a predetermined distance from an eye of a viewer, the switching unit activates the first display and deactivates the second display, such that the light waves from the first display are coupled into the substrate and are projected by the optical surface into the eye of the viewer, and', 'a second operational mode in which the switching unit deactivates the first display and activates the second display, such that the second display is viewable directly through the substrate., 'a switching unit configured to selectively control activation and deactivation of the first and second displays to effect switching between2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor includes a movement detector.3 ...

WEARABLE DEVICE

A wearable device includes a frame and a display element is provided. The frame internally includes a sliding element. The display element is attached to the sliding element and can slide on the sliding element to be brought in front of the wearer's eye or away from the wearer's eye. 1. An wearable device comprising a frame and a display element , wherein the frame internally comprises a sliding element , and the display element is movably attached to the sliding element.2. The wearable device according to claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a support portion claim 1 , the sliding element is mounted on the support portion claim 1 , and the sliding element has a groove shape.3. The wearable device according to claim 2 , wherein the frame further comprises an extending portion claim 2 , a first end of the extending portion connects with the support portion claim 2 , and a second end of the extending portion extends away from the support portion.4. The wearable device according to claim 3 , wherein the display element comprises two display devices claim 3 , the two display device are configured symmetrically.5. The wearable device according to claim 3 , wherein the display element comprises two display devices claim 3 , the frame internally comprises a driving portion claim 3 , the driving portion drives the two display devices to slide towards the extending portion or drives the two display devices to slide away from the extending portion.6. The wearable device according to claim 5 , wherein the driving portion comprises a fixing portion claim 5 , a sliding object claim 5 , and a controller claim 5 , the fixing portion is internally configured in the sliding element claim 5 , the sliding object connects with the display element claim 5 , the controller controls the sliding object to slide relative to the fixing portion according to a magnetic force generated between the fixing portion and the sliding object.7. The wearable device according to claim 6 , wherein at ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

An image display apparatus for a vehicle is provided with: an image display unit that has a light source and a display element and outputs image light; a mirror that reflects the image light output by the image display unit toward a windshield a mirror drive unit that changes the angle and position of the mirror and a control unit that determines amounts of change in the angle and position of the mirror and controls the mirror drive unit The control unit makes determinations of the amount of change for the angle and position of the mirror in association with each other such that the image is visible even if the position of the driver's eyes changes and the display state of the image with respect to the driver does not change. 1. An image display apparatus for a vehicle which is mounted on a vehicle , projects an image light on a windshield , and forms a virtual image in front of the windshield to display an image for a driver , the image display apparatus comprising:an image display unit that includes a light source and a display element and emits the image light;a mirror that reflects the image light emitted from the image display unit toward the windshield;a mirror drive unit that changes an angle and a position of the mirror; anda control unit that determines change amounts in the angle and the position of the mirror and controls the mirror drive unit,wherein the control unit determines the change amounts in the angle and the position of the mirror in conjunction with each other to enable the virtual image to be visually recognized and prevent a display state of the image for the driver from changing even if a position of the driver's eyes changes.2. The image display apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the control unit determines the change amounts in the angle and the position of the mirror in conjunction with each other to prevent a reflection position of the image light in the windshield from changing even if the position of the driver's ...

Image capturing lens system, image capturing apparatus and electronic device

An image capturing lens system includes, in order from an object side to an image side, a first lens element with positive refractive power having an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof, a second lens element with negative refractive power having an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof, a third lens element with positive refractive power having an object-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof, and a fourth lens element with negative refractive power having an object-side surface being convex in a paraxial region thereof and an image-side surface being concave in a paraxial region thereof.

HEAD UP DISPLAY FOR VEHICLE

Provided is a head up display for a vehicle. The head up display for the vehicle may include an imaging mechanism for emitting a linearly-polarized light in a first direction and a linearly-polarized light in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, a first reflection mirror for reflecting a light to a windshield of the vehicle, a polarization reflection mirror spaced apart from the first reflection mirror wherein the polarization reflection mirror transmits the linearly-polarized light in the first direction and reflects the linearly-polarized light in the second direction, and a second reflection mirror spaced apart from the polarization reflection mirror wherein the second reflection mirror reflects the light transmitted through the polarization reflection mirror to the polarization reflection mirror. The imaging mechanism may include a separating partition for preventing mutual interference between the linearly-polarized light in the first direction and the linearly-polarized light in the second direction. 1. A head up display for a vehicle comprising:an imaging mechanism for emitting a linearly-polarized light in a first direction and a linearly-polarized light in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;a first reflection mirror for reflecting a light to a windshield of the vehicle;a polarization reflection mirror spaced apart from the first reflection mirror wherein the polarization reflection mirror transmits the linearly-polarized light in the first direction and reflects the linearly-polarized light in the second direction; anda second reflection mirror spaced apart from the polarization reflection mirror wherein the second reflection mirror reflects the light transmitted through the polarization reflection mirror to the polarization reflection mirror,wherein the imaging mechanism includes a separating partition for preventing mutual interference between the linearly-polarized light in the first direction and the linearly-polarized ...

Multiple-Degree of Freedom Adjustable Discrete Type Near-Eye Display Device

The present invention relates to a near-eye display device. The near-eye display device includes a sensor assembly including a plurality of electronic sensors, each of which the plurality of electronic sensors are electrically connected with a central processing unit; an attaching unit configured on the sensor assembly to cause the sensor assembly detachably attached to a head of a user; a near-eye display module separated from the sensor assembly, electrically connected with the central processing unit, and showing an information for the user to see; and a connection and position adjustment module connecting the near-eye display module and the sensor assembly and allowing a position of the near-eye display module with respect to the sensor assembly to be adjusted by the user. 1. A near-eye display device , comprising:a sensor assembly comprising a plurality of electronic sensors, each of which the plurality of electronic sensors are electrically connected with a central processing unit;an attaching unit configured on the sensor assembly to cause the sensor assembly detachably attached to a head of a user;a near-eye display module separated from the sensor assembly, electrically connected with the central processing unit, and showing an information for the user to see; anda connection and position adjustment module connecting the near-eye display module and the sensor assembly and allowing a position of the near-eye display module with respect to the sensor assembly to be adjusted by the user.2. The near-eye display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising one of following components:a main board module including the central processing unit, which the central processing unit is separated from and electrically connected with the sensor assembly, and the near-eye display module;a pair of earphones separated from, electrically connected with the main board module, and configured on the attaching unit; anda battery module separated from, electrically connected ...

Olfactory-Based Vehicle Diagnostics

The disclosure includes a method comprising collecting sensor data from an olfactory sensor set of a vehicle, wherein the sensor data describes sensor measurements of an odor of a corresponding vehicle component, wherein the sensor data is received by a server. The method further includes receiving failure data from the server that describe a match between the sensor data and a fingerprint compound that corresponds to a failed vehicle component. The method further includes identifying the corresponding vehicle component that is described by the failure data. The method further includes identifying the corresponding vehicle component that is described by the failure data. The method further includes generating a notification based on the failure data and the corresponding component. The method further includes providing the notification to a driver of the vehicle. 1. A method comprising:collecting sensor data from an olfactory sensor set of a vehicle, wherein the sensor data describes sensor measurements of an odor of a corresponding vehicle component, wherein the sensor data is received by a server;receiving failure data from the server that describe a match between the sensor data and a fingerprint compound that corresponds to a failed vehicle component;identifying the corresponding vehicle component that is described by the failure data;generating a notification based on the failure data and the corresponding component; andproviding the notification to a driver of the vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the notification includes causing a notification light on a dashboard of the vehicle to become illuminated.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the notification includes displaying the notification on at least one of a head unit of the vehicle and a three-dimensional heads-up display.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the notification includes a description of the corresponding vehicle component.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising ...

DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR RESONANT MIRROR SCANNING SYSTEM

Examples are disclosed herein that relate to driving a resonant scanning mirror system using a linear LC resonant driving scheme. In one example, a resonant scanning mirror system includes a scanning mirror, first and second mirror drive elements, and a drive circuit to drive the scanning mirror at a resonant frequency. The drive circuit includes one or more signal sources configured to create a first source signal and a second source signal that is 180 degrees out of phase with the first source signal. The drive circuit further includes a buffer stage configured to receive the first and second source signals and output first and second drive signals, a first resonant LC stage configured to amplify the first drive signal for provision to the first mirror drive element, and a second resonant LC stage configured to amplify the second drive signal for provision to the second mirror drive element. 1. A display device , comprising:a resonant scanning mirror system comprising a scanning mirror, a first mirror drive element, and a second mirror drive element; and one or more signal sources configured to create a first source signal and a second source signal, the first source signal being 180 degrees out of phase with the second source signal;', 'a buffer stage configured to receive the first source signal and the second source signal and to output a first drive signal and a second drive signal;', 'a first resonant LC stage configured to amplify the first drive signal for provision to the first mirror drive element; and', 'a second resonant LC stage configured to amplify the second drive signal for provision to the second mirror drive element., 'a drive circuit configured to drive the scanning mirror at a resonant frequency, the drive circuit comprising'}2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the buffer stage comprises an operational amplifier stage.3. The display device of claim 2 , wherein the operational amplifier stage comprises a unity gain stage.4. The display ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

There is provided a doing apparatus including a display device which is mounted for use on a face of a user, the display device including a display panel which is disposed in front of eyes of the user and on which an image to be visually recognized by the user is projected, a connecting portion to which a plate-like member disposed between the eyes of the user and the display panel is connected, and a slide portion configured to fix the plate-like member between the eyes of the user and the display panel by being disposed in a predetermined initial position and to be slidable in a predetermined direction from the initial position, the plate-like member being connected to the connecting portion.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

A head-up display device includes a housing, a projection unit projecting light representing an image, and an optical unit leading the light projected from the projection unit to a windshield of a vehicle. The optical unit includes a magnifying optical unit attached to the housing and reflecting the light toward the windshield, a screen attached to the housing and reflecting or transmitting the light toward the magnifying optical unit, and an incident angle changing unit changing an incident angle of the light that goes incident on the screen. 1. A head-up display device comprising:a housing;a projection unit projecting light representing an image; andan optical unit leading the light projected from the projection unit to a windshield of a vehicle, a magnifying optical unit attached to the housing and reflecting the light toward the windshield;', 'a screen attached to the housing and reflecting or transmitting the light toward the magnifying optical unit; and', 'an incident angle changing unit changing an incident angle of the light that goes incident on the screen., 'wherein the optical unit includes2. The head-up display device according to claim 1 , wherein:a position of the incident angle changing unit is changeable with respect to the screen; andthe incident angle changing unit is provided by one of a reflecting mirror, a prism, or a lens each of which leads the light to the screen.3. The head-up display device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a location acquisition unit acquiring a location of the incident angle changing unit; anda correction unit correcting a distortion of the image according to the location of the incident angle changing unit, the image being represented by the light projected from the projection unit.4. The head-up display device according to claim 1 , wherein:a position of the incident angle changing unit is changeable with respect to the screen;the incident angle changing unit is provided by a reflecting mirror reflecting the ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

A HUD device mounted on a moving body that projects an image on a projection member to virtually display the image includes a projector, a reflector mirror, a stepper motor, a reduction gear mechanism that reduces rotation which is output from the stepper motor and transmitted to the reflector mirror, and a controller that calculates a control step angle for the stepper motor. The controller, when an output direction of the motor according to the control instruction at this determination is the opposite direction as a direction of the rotation of the last time, adds a reverse step angle of the opposite direction, which is equal to or greater than a sum of a reference step angle and a backlash angle of the reduction gear mechanism, to the control step angle. 1. A head-up display device mounted on a moving body that projects an image on a projection member to virtually display the image to be visible to a passenger , comprising:a projector that projects display light;a reflector mirror that reflects the display light from the projector toward the projection member;a stepper motor that outputs rotation;a reduction gear mechanism formed of a plurality of gears, the reduction gear mechanism reducing the rotation which is output from the stepper motor and transmitted to the reflector mirror; anda controller that, based on a control instruction from the passenger, calculates a control step angle that controls the rotation of the stepper motor, wherein a determiner that determines whether an output direction of the rotation to be output from the stepper motor according to the control instruction at this determination is the same direction or the opposite direction as a direction of the rotation to be output from the stepper motor according to the control instruction at the last determination, and', defines a reference step angle as a step angle that the stepper motor rotates by in accordance with a determination of the same direction by the determiner, and', 'when the ...

Virtual reality hat apparatus

A virtual reality hat is a baseball style cap that functions as a virtual reality headset having a double brim that hinges at the attachment point of the crown and the bottom brim portion is able to hinge downward exposing a cell phone holder and a lens that function together to provide virtual reality to the wearer when desired. The brims collapse together in an instant to conceal the virtual reality headset.

WIDE-FIELD OF VIEW (FOV) IMAGING DEVICES WITH ACTIVE FOVEATION CAPABILITY

The present invention comprises a foveated imaging system capable of capturing a wide field of view image and a foveated image, where the foveated image is a controllable region of interest of the wide field of view image. 1. A foveated imaging system , configured to capture a wide field of view image and a foveated image , where the foveated image is a controllable region of interest of the wide field of view image , the system comprising:an objective lens, facing an external scene, configured to receive incoming light from an external scene and to focus the light upon a beamsplitter;a beamsplitter, configured to split the incoming light from the external scene into a first portion on a wide field of view imaging path and second portion on a foveated imaging path; a first stop, separate from the objective lens, which limits the amount of the first portion received in the wide field of view path from the beamsplitter;', 'a wide field of view imaging lens, different from the objective lens and configured to receive the first portion from the first stop and focus a wide field of view image on a wide field of view imaging sensor;', 'the wide field of view imaging sensor, configured to record the first portion focused from the wide field of view imaging lens as a wide field of view image;, 'the wide field of view imaging path comprising a second stop, which limits the second portion received in the foveated imaging path from the beamsplitter;', 'a scanning mirror, the scanning mirror being a multi-axis movable mirror configured to tilt about a Y axis and rotate about a Z axis and reflect a selected region of interest within the second portion from the beamsplitter back towards the beamsplitter;', 'a reflective surface, disposed upon the beamsplitter, configured to direct the second portion reflected by the scanning mirror;', 'a foveated imaging lens, configured to receive the second portion, associated with a region of interest of the external scene, from the scanning ...

Head-Up Display (HUD) Mirror Assembly And Housing

A heads-up display (HUD) mirror housing. The HUD mirror housing includes a peripheral frame portion extending along a longitudinal axis, a rear body portion connected to the peripheral frame portion connected to each other to house a mirror such that a reflective surface of the mirror is exposed, and first and second pegs extending away from the peripheral frame portion and extending along the longitudinal axis. In this embodiment, the first peg has a first bearing surface configured to bear against a first bracket mounting slot when the HUD mirror housing is in an assembled configuration.

Ultra light-weight see-through display glasses

Architecture and designs of wearable devices for displaying images or videos are described. According to one aspect of the present invention, a display device is made in form of a pair of glasses and includes a minimum number of parts to reduce the complexity and weight thereof. Image data along with control signals (including instruction data) is optically transported by an active optical cable all the way through a temple to a microdisplay embedded and deposed near one end of the temple of the glasses. Optical images produced by the microdisplay are captured and projected into an integrated lens or an added light waveguide on a lens for displaying the optical images before the eyes of a wearer. 1. A display apparatus for displaying a color image , the display apparatus comprising:a lens;a temple with a first end and a second end;an optical image generator including a microdisplay and embedded and disposed near the first end of the temple;a light waveguide, integrated onto the lens;a focusing mechanism, disposed between the optical image generator and the light waveguide, capturing an optical image from the optical image generator and projecting the optical image into the light waveguide, wherein the optical image is seen through the light waveguide by a user.2. The display apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the temple includes an active optical cable entering the temple from the second end and extending to the microdisplay.3. The display apparatus as recited in claim 2 , wherein the active optical cable including at least two wires to energize the optical image generator and one optical fiber transmitting image data and control signals.4. The display apparatus as recited in claim 3 , wherein the image data and control signals are provided from an enclosure wearable by the user claim 3 , the active optical cable couples the display apparatus to the enclosure to receive the image data and control signals therefrom.5. The display apparatus as recited in claim ...

WEARABLE OPTICAL DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWING

An optical display system configured for attachment to a user wearable optical device, the user wearable optical device includes a user attachment section, and a partially transmissive partially reflective lens that is coupled with the user attachment section, the user attachment section is configured for detachably mounting the user wearable optical device to a head of a user, the partially transmissive partially reflective lens is configured to be facing at least one eye of the user, the optical display system comprising: an electro-optical unit comprising: a processor; and a light projection unit coupled with said processor, said light projection unit is configured to transmit light beams onto said partially transmissive partially reflective lens; and at least one coupler that is configured to couple said electro-optical unit with at least one of said user attachment section and said partially transmissive partially reflective lens, wherein said electro-optical unit is configured to be positioned with respect to said user attachment section such that when said user wearable optical device is mounted on said user, said electro-optical unit is located at the glabellar region of said user. 1. An optical display system configured for attachment to a user wearable optical device , the user wearable optical device includes a user attachment section , and a partially transmissive partially reflective lens that is coupled with the user attachment section , the user attachment section is configured for detachably mounting the user wearable optical device to a head of a user , the partially transmissive partially reflective lens is configured to be facing at least one eye of the user , the optical display system comprising: a processor; and', 'a light projection unit coupled with said processor, said light projection unit is configured to transmit light beams onto said partially transmissive partially reflective lens; and, 'an electro-optical unit comprisingat least one ...

Electronic Eyewear Viewing Device

The present invention relates to an electronic eyewear viewing device comprising —a frame (20) arranged to be wearable on a user's head, —a display module comprising a display for viewing images, —a carrier (15) for carrying the display module, said carrier being connected to the frame. The electronic eyewear viewing device further comprises —a primary pivoting hinge system arranged for interconnecting the carrier (15) and the display module and comprising a first at least partially spherical joint (2) rotatably mounted around a first axis (6) passing through the first at least partially spherical joint via a first cut-out (10) and rotatably mounted around a second axis (1) connected with the first at least partially spherical joint (2) via a second cut-out (11) and passing through a hole (60) in said first axis, whereby the second axis crosses the first axis through said hole in a centre point (70) of the first at least partially spherical joint.

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS

A head-mounted display that is modular and configured for securement to an item of headwear is provided. The head-mounted display may comprise a selection of components that are desired for a particular application, such as a display boom, camera, microphone, position-tracking component, etc., and may include an attachment mechanism for securing the selection of components to the item of headwear. The head-mounted display may include a display module having a corresponding display characteristic that provides a visual display and/or display functionality that is appropriate for a particular application. The display module may include a micro display that is non-transparent and/or a waveguide optic that is at least partially transparent, and may be configured to provide an augmented reality display for a user. 1. A modular head-mounted display , comprising: a base, and', 'one or more computer processors at least partially enclosed within the base;, 'a wearable portion, comprising a first end that is releasably attachable to the base, and', 'a second end at which a display module is located, the display module adapted to be communicatively connected to the one or more computer processors when the first end of the display boom is releasably attached to the base; and, 'a display boom, comprising wherein an attachment location of the camera and an attachment location of the display boom are spaced apart on the wearable portion, and', 'wherein the camera is interchangeable with another camera and the display boom is interchangeable with another display boom., 'a camera that is releasably attachable to the wearable portion, the camera configured to be communicatively connected to the one or more computer processors when the camera is releasably attached to the wearable portion,'}2. The modular head-mounted display of claim 1 , further comprising a movable coupling claim 1 , wherein the display boom and the base are releasably attachable at the movable coupling.3. The ...

Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode Head Mounted Device

A system and method simplify a Head Mounted Display (HMD) design employing an array of individual Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) (or similar transparent emitter) elements or a group of sub-elements between dual microlens (ML) elements to create a transparent visual display. The ML elements present both the ambient imagery and synthetic TOLED symbology at the user eye. The user side ML array presents the TOLED image at a defined distance (e.g., several feet to infinity) (to prevent near focus eye strain) and the ML array on the subject side of the transparent visual display enables presentation of the ambient scene to the user eye. A spherical topography ensures that the transparent visual display optical path is along the user eye line of sight to optimize optical throughput and image clarity. A pixel pitch of the transparent visual display determines the visual acuity of the overlay. 1. A system for head mounted visual display , comprising:a transparent visual display, the transparent visual display couplable to a visor and wearable by a user, the transparent visual display including:an array of transparent organic light emitting diodes (TOLED); the array of TOLED comprised of a plurality of individual TOLED elements, each individual TOLED element associated with and coupled with an inside Microlens (ML) element and an outside ML element;an inside ML layer proximal with the user and comprised of a plurality of the inside ML elements, each inside ML element configured to present a TOLED component of the associated individual TOLED element at a distance viewable to an eye of the user;an outside ML layer distal from the user and comprised of a plurality of the outside ML elements, each outside ML element configured to present an ambient component through the inside ML element at the distance viewable to the eye of the user;a controller operatively coupled with the array of TOLED;a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the ...

VIRTUAL REALITY/AUGMENTED REALITY RAPID DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

A system includes a head-mounted virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) display system, comprising a processor, wherein the processor is configured to display an image on a graphical display of the head-mounted VR/AR display system. The system further includes a scaffolding system comprising a headpiece configured to be worn by a user; wherein the headpiece comprises at least one fastener configured to fasten and unfasten the head-mounted VR/AR display system to the headpiece, and configured to fasten and unfasten a headgear to the headpiece. 1. A system comprising:a headgear; and a first set of fasteners configured to fasten and unfasten the headgear to the headpiece;', 'a second set of fasteners configured to fasten and unfasten a head-mounted virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) display system to the headpiece; and', 'an adjustable component configured to adjust a configuration or size of the headpiece., 'a headpiece configured to be worn by a user, the headpiece comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the headpiece comprises a headband section and wherein the adjustable component comprises a knob positioned in an aft position on the headpiece.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the headpiece is configured for coupling to a particular headgear of a plurality of headgears.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the headpiece is configured for coupling to any headgear of a plurality of headgears including the headgear.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second set of fasteners are distributed across a front portion of the headpiece.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a front portion of the headpiece comprises a protrusion configured to mate with a corresponding recess of the head-mounted VR/AR display system.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the headpiece comprises a forehead shelf section configured to mate with the second set of fasteners.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the second set of fasteners are located on a brim of the headpiece.9 ...

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

A head-mounted display device includes an image display having an optical element to transmit light from an outside scene, a display element to display an image, a camera, a memory configured to store data of a marker image, and one or more processors. The one or more processors display an image on the image display and derive at least one of a camera parameter of the camera and a spatial relationship, based at least on an image that is captured by the camera in a condition that allows a user to visually perceive that the marker image displayed by the image display and a real marker corresponding to the marker image align at least partially with each other. The real marker includes a first set of feature elements within a rectangle, and the marker image includes a second set of feature elements. 1. A head-mounted display device comprising:an image display having an optical element to transmit light from an outside scene and a display element to display an image;a camera;a memory configured to store data of a marker image; and display an image on the image display based at least on the data; and', the real marker includes a first set of feature elements within a rectangle, the first set of feature elements arranged along intersecting diagonal lines connecting four peaks of the rectangle, and', 'the marker image includes a second set of feature elements, the second set of feature elements corresponding to the first set of feature elements such that an alignment of the second set of feature elements with the first set of feature elements results in a calibration of the head-mounted display device., 'derive at least one of a camera parameter of the camera and a spatial relationship, the spatial relationship being between the camera and the image display, based at least on an image that is captured by the camera in a condition that allows a user to visually perceive that the marker image displayed by the image display and a real marker corresponding to the marker image ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND SELF-CHECKING METHOD THEREFOR

A head-up display device and a self-checking method therefor are provided, which are able to suppress the direct output of a laser beam to outside. A reflecting means reflects an image generated by a scanning means and projects the image outside of a case, and an angle-adjusting means adjusts the reflecting means to a desired angle. After the ignition switch of the vehicle is turned on, a light-emitting means outputs a scanning laser beam, and the value of the current flowing to the light-emitting means is detected, or a first light intensity, which is the light intensity of the scanning laser beam, is detected. For a period extending at least from the output of the scanning laser beam by the light-emitting means to the establishment of a predetermined condition, the angle-adjusting means is controlled such that the reflecting means is set to a non-visible position at which the scanning laser beam is reflected inside the case. 1. A head-up display device for a vehicle which projects an image from a light transmission portion , the head-up display device comprising:a housing which has the light transmission portion;light emitting means for outputting laser light,scanning means for scanning the laser light from the light emitting means to generate the image;reflection means for reflecting the image generated by the scanning means to project the image outside the housing;angle adjustment means for adjusting the reflection means at a desired angle;test laser light output means for causing the light emitting means to output test laser light based on test laser light output data recorded in the recording means in advance after a start switch of the vehicle is turned on;light source state detection means for detecting a current value in the light emitting means or first light intensity, which is light intensity of the test laser light, when the light emitting means emits the test laser light; andinvisible position holding means for controlling the angle adjustment means ...

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MULTI-DEPTH EXPRESSION

An image display apparatus includes a display device configured to modulate light to form an image; a driver configured to adjust a position of the display device; a light transmitter comprising a focusing member and configured to change a direction of the light incident on the light transmitter to transmit the image to a preset location; and a processor configured to generate a driving signal according to image information and control the driver according to the driving signal, to adjust the position of the display device relative to the focusing member according to the driving signal. 1. An image display apparatus comprising:a display device configured to modulate light to form an image;a driver configured to adjust a position of the display device;a light transmitter comprising a focusing member and configured to change a direction of the light incident on the light transmitter to transmit the image to a preset location; anda processor configured to generate a driving signal according to image information and control the driver according to the driving signal, to adjust the position of the display device relative to the focusing member according to the driving signal.2. The image display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driver is further configured to move the display device in parallel such that a distance between the display device and the focusing member varies.3. The image display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the driver comprises a shape-changing portion which is deformable according to an applied signal to provide a driving force to the display device.4. The image display apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shape-changing portion comprises a material that has a shape varying by heat.5. The image display apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the shape-changing portion comprises a shape memory alloy or an electro active polymer.6. The image display apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light transmitter is further configured to transmit the image as an enlarged image ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

Provided is a display device capable of adequately displaying in accordance with a condition. In a HUD device including a projector projecting an image that is to be a virtual image, a screen to which an image from the projector is projected, a magnifying optic magnifying the image projected on the screen, the screen is moved by an actuator in a direction parallel to an optical axis of the projector. 1. A display device displaying a virtual image ahead of a virtual line of an observer , comprising:a projector projecting an image becoming the virtual image;a projected unit to which an image from the projector is projected;an magnifying unit magnifying the image projected to the projected unit; anda motion unit moving the projected unit in a direction parallel to an optical axis of the projector.2. The display device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a speed obtaining unit obtaining a running speed of a vehicle; anda first controller controlling the motion unit according to the running speed of the vehicle obtained by the speed obtaining unit, the speed obtaining unit and the first controller being mounted in the vehicle.3. The display device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a position obtaining unit obtaining a running position of a vehicle; anda second controller controlling the motion unit according to the running position of the vehicle obtained by the position obtaining unit, the position obtaining unit and the second controller being mounted in the vehicle.4. The display device according to claim 2 , further comprising:a position obtaining unit obtaining a running position of a vehicle; anda second controller controlling the motion unit according to the running position of the vehicle obtained by the position obtaining unit, the position obtaining unit and the second controller being mounted in the vehicle. Field of the InventionThe present invention is related to a display device displaying a virtual image ahead of a visual line of an observer. ...

Optical configurations for head-worn see-through displays

Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for providing high quality display images in see-through head-worn optics.

NONCONDUCTIVE POSITION VERIFICATION SYSTEMS FOR DEVICES UTILIZING MAGNETIC SENSORS

Systems and methods are provided for verifying a magnetic positioning system. One embodiment includes a mounting unit, a drive unit, and a controller. The mounting unit is able to mechanically couple with a device that includes a magnetic sensor. The mounting unit includes a nonconductive mount to attach to the device, and a nonconductive swivel bearing with arms that are rotatably attached to the mount. The drive unit includes a platform, a nonconductive rigid post extending outward from the platform and attached to a center portion of the swivel bearing, linear actuators attached to the platform, and nonconductive shafts attached to the arms of the swivel bearing. Each shaft is attached to a linear actuator for displacement by the actuator. The controller directs the linear actuators to adjust the nonconductive shafts in order to move the swivel bearing, thereby adjusting an orientation and position of the device. 1. An apparatus comprising: a nonconductive mount adapted to attach to the device; and', 'a nonconductive swivel bearing comprising arms that are each rotatably attached to the mount;, 'a mounting unit, adapted to mechanically couple with a device that includes a magnetic sensor, the mounting unit comprising a platform;', 'a nonconductive rigid post extending outward from the platform and attached to a center portion of the swivel bearing;', 'a plurality of linear actuators attached to the platform; and', 'a plurality of nonconductive shafts attached to the arms of the swivel bearing, wherein each shaft is attached to a corresponding linear actuator for displacement by the corresponding actuator; and, 'a drive unit comprisinga controller operable to direct the linear actuators to controllably adjust the plurality of nonconductive shafts in order to move the swivel bearing, thereby adjusting an orientation and position of the device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:when the apparatus is mounted in a cockpit that incorporates multiple magnetic ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

There is provided a head-up display device that reflects and enlarges an image, which is displayed on an image display element, by a curved mirror, allows an observer to visually recognize the image as a virtual image, can change a virtual image display position, and is small. A head-up display device, which reflects and enlarges a displayed primary display image by a curved mirror and allows an observer to visually recognize the primary display image as a virtual image, includes a virtual-image-position change portion of changing a distance between the observer and the virtual image and a display-size change portion of changing the display size of the primary display image, and is adapted to satisfy the following conditional expression (1). 1. A head-up display device that reflects and enlarges a displayed primary display image by a curved mirror to allow an observer to visually recognize the primary display image as a virtual image , the head-up display device comprising:a virtual-image-position change portion of changing a distance between the observer and the virtual image; anda display-size change portion of changing a display size of the primary display image, {'br': None, 'i': Hf/Hn', 'Bf/Bn, '2.5<()/()<15.0\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'wherein the following conditional expression (1) is satisfied.'}where, Hf: the size of the primary display image in an arbitrary direction when the virtual image is displayed at a position of the farthest point farthest from the observerHn: the size of the primary display image in the arbitrary direction when the virtual image is displayed at a position of the closest point closest to the observerBf: the display magnification of the virtual image at the position of the farthest pointBn: the display magnification of the virtual image at the position of the closest point.2. The head-up display device according to claim 1 , {'br': None, 'i': Hf/Hn', 'Bf/Bn, '3.5<()/()<12.0\u2003\u2003(1-1)'}, 'wherein the following conditional expression ( ...

COMPACT AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES WITH FOLDED IMAGING OPTICS

Some implementations of augmented reality glasses disclosed herein include an eyeglass substrate, two or more display elements, image optics configured for coupling light from the display elements into the eyeglass substrate and beam-splitting optics configured for directing light from the eyeglass substrate towards a viewer's eye and for allowing partial light from the real-world scene to arrive at a viewer's eye. The image optics may include one or more image optics lenses formed in the eyeglass substrate and may be positioned out of a line of sight of the viewer's eye when the viewer is wearing the augmented reality glasses. The image optics may be capable of coupling light from the display elements toward the beam-splitting optics along folded light paths caused by internal reflection within the eyeglass substrate. 1. Augmented reality glasses , comprising:an eyeglass substrate;a display system that includes two or more display elements;image optics configured for coupling light from the display elements into the eyeglass substrate, the image optics including one or more image optics lenses formed in the eyeglass substrate, the image optics configured to be positioned out of a line of sight of a viewer's eye; andbeam-splitting optics configured for directing light from the eyeglass substrate towards the viewer's eye, wherein the image optics are configured to couple light from the display elements toward the beam-splitting optics along folded light paths caused by internal reflection within the eyeglass substrate.2. The augmented reality glasses of claim 1 , wherein the beam-splitting optics are configured for directing light from each display element towards the viewer's retina claim 1 , such that a virtual larger image is formed via stitching together multiple smaller images claim 1 , one from each display element.3. The augmented reality glasses of claim 1 , wherein the beam-splitting optics are configured for directing a first image from a first display to a ...

WEARABLE HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO VISUAL INTERFACE

An adjustable visual optical element is provided, which may be supported, for example, by an eyeglass. The optical element is preferably adjustable in each of the X, Y, and Z axes to allow the wearer to optimize projection of the optical element. A view axis of the display is preferably also angularly adjustable with respect to a wearer's straight ahead normal line of sight. Source electronics may be carried onboard the eyeglasses, or may be connectable to the eyeglasses via either a hardwire, optical guide, or radiofrequency link. 114-. (canceled)15. A retinal display system configured to be supported by a headworn structure , the retinal display system configured to reflect an optical beam off of a lens of the headworn structure and towards a user's retina , the retinal display system comprising:an electronics module configured to receive and transmit data; andan optical display configured to receive transmitted data from the electronics module, the optical display configured to reflect an optical beam off of a lens of the headworn support and towards a user's retina, the optical beam being representative of the transmitted data.16. The retinal display system of claim 15 , wherein the optical display comprises a projector configured to project an optical beam towards a lens of the headworn support such that the optical beam reflects off of the lens and towards the user's retina.17. The retinal display system of claim 15 , further comprising a support configured to couple the optical display to the headworn structure claim 15 , the support configured to allow a user to adjust the position of the optical display and to maintain a stable position during normal movement of the wearer.18. The retinal display system of claim 17 , wherein the optical display is configured to transition between a nested position and an extended position.19. The retinal display system of claim 18 , wherein claim 18 , in the nested position claim 18 , the optical display is configured to be ...

VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

A virtual image display apparatus includes a case member that stores a image element and is provided with a first end connected to other members, an optical component holding member with which an optical component guiding image light from the image element is assembled and that is provided with a second end connected to the first end, three or more protruding portions that are provided at one of the first end and the second end, have protrusion shapes, and extend toward the other end, three or more grooves that are provided at the other end, have depression shapes corresponding to the three or more protruding portions, and extend, and adhesive portions that fix the three or more protruding portions to the three or more grooves in a state in which the case member is aligned with the optical component holding member. 1. A virtual image display apparatus comprising:a case member that stores a image element and is provided with a first end connected to other members;an optical component holding member with which an optical component guiding image light from the image element is assembled and that is provided with a second end connected to the first end;three or more protruding portions that are provided at one of the first end and the second end, have protrusion shapes, and extend toward the other end;three or more grooves that are provided at the other end, have depression shapes corresponding to the three or more protruding portions, and extend; andadhesive portions that fix the three or more protruding portions to the three or more grooves in a state in which the case member is aligned with the optical component holding member,wherein, among the three or more protruding portions, at least one protruding portion is disposed on an opposite side to one or more other protruding portions with a display region of the image element interposed therebetween.2. The virtual image display apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the three or more protruding portions are disposed ...

Head-Mounted Display

A head mounted display (HMD) is provided with a frame worn on the head of an observer and supporting an optical unit, and a position adjusting mechanism. The position adjusting mechanism adjusts the position, in a vertical direction, of the optical unit by moving a nose-pad portion in the vertical direction relative to the frame. The optical unit includes: an observation optical system positioned in front of the eyes of the observer to cause light representing an image generated by an image generation unit to be diffracted and reflected by a hologram optical element in the direction of the observer's pupil, thereby enabling the observer to observe a virtual image of the image; and a rotating mechanism for causing the optical unit to rotate about an axis along the eye-width direction of the observer and to be held in an arbitrarily defined position.

MICRODISPLAY BASED IMMERSIVE HEADSET

An immersive headset device is provided that includes a display portion and a body portion. The display portion may include microdisplays having a compact size. The microdisplays may be movable (e.g., rotational) relative to the body portion and can be moved (e.g., rotated) between a flipped-up position and a flipped-down position. In some instances, when the microdisplays are flipped up, the headset provides an augmented reality (AR) mode to a user, and when the microdisplays are flipped down, the headset provide a virtual reality (VR) mode to the user. In certain implementations, the headset includes an electronics source module to provide power and/or signal to the microdisplays. The electronics source module can be attached to a rear of the body portion in order to provide advantageous weight distribution about the head of the user. 1. An immersive headset device comprising:a body portion adapted to be worn on a head of a user;a display portion attached to the body portion, the display portion comprising at least one display comprising a diagonal dimension in a range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches and adapted to display an image having a display resolution of at least 2 k×2 k pixels; andan electronics source module for housing at least one of power and display signal electronics operatively connected to the display portion.2. The immersive headset of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises semi-rigid side frame members.3. The immersive headset of claim 2 , wherein the body portion further comprises a strap assembly adapted to connect the semi-rigid side frame members about the rear of the head claim 2 , the electronics source module forming part of the strap assembly.4. The immersive headset of claim 3 , wherein the electronics source module is shaped to hold the strap assembly in an appropriate location on the head.5. The immersive headset of claim 1 , wherein the display portion further comprises a diopter adjust mechanism and an interpupillary distance adjust ...

LENS CAPS WITH DUAL HINGES

In an example, a lens cap may include a cover sized to overlay and/or conceal or cover an eye lens of a head-mounted display. The lens cap may further include a dual hinge to move the cover between an open position and a closed position. The dual hinge may include a first hinge attached to or disposed on the cover, and a second hinge to attach to a chassis of the head-mounted display. 1. A lens cap , comprising:a cover sized to overlay an eye lens of a head-mounted display (HMD); anda dual hinge to move the cover between an open position and a closed position, the dual hinge having a first hinge attached to the cover and a second hinge to attach to a chassis of the HMD.2. The lens cap of claim 1 , wherein the dual hinge is to space the cover away from the eye lens and adjacent to a face gasket attached to the chassis when the cover is disposed in the open position.3. The lens cap of claim 2 , wherein the dual hinge is to rotate and translate the cover away from the eye lens when the cover is moved to the open position.4. The lens cap of claim 1 , wherein the second hinge has an upper hinge portion and a lower hinge portion claim 1 , the upper hinge portion and the lower hinge portion engaged with the first hinge by an upper hinge bracket and a lower hinge bracket claim 1 , respectively.5. The lens cap of claim 1 , wherein the second hinge is attached to a lens trim peripherally surrounding the eye lens claim 1 , wherein the cover is to move relative to the lens trim when moved between the open position and closed position.6. A head-mounted display (HMD) claim 1 , comprising:a chassis;a display disposed within the chassis;an eye lens disposed in front of the display; and a cover to removably cover the eye lens; and', 'a dual hinge having a first hinge and a second hinge, the dual hinge to pivotably attach the lens cap to the chassis adjacent to the eye lens., 'a lens cap, comprising7. The HMD of claim 6 , wherein the cover is movable between a closed position claim 6 ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS

A head-up display apparatus displays a virtual image suitably overlapped with actual scenery in accordance with a running condition of a vehicle. The head-up display apparatus acquires various kinds of vehicle information which can be detected by a vehicle and the display of the video image is based on the vehicle information. A mirror is configured to reflect the video image formed by the video image display to project onto the windshield. A mirror driver is configured to change an angle of the mirror and a display distance adjusting mechanism is configured to adjust a display distance of the virtual image with respect to the driver. The angle of the mirror is adjusted via the mirror driver based on the vehicle information such that the virtual image can be displayed with respect to the driver to be overlapped with the scenery. 1. A head-up display apparatus displaying a virtual image to be overlapped with scenery in front of a vehicle with respect to a driver by projecting a video image onto a windshield of the vehicle , the head-up display apparatus comprising:a vehicle information acquisition unit configured to acquire various kinds of vehicle information which can be detected by the vehicle;a controller configured to control display of the video image based on the vehicle information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit;a video image display configured to form the video image based on an instruction from the controller;a mirror configured to reflect the video image formed by the video image display to project onto the windshield;a mirror driver configured to change an angle of the mirror based on an instruction from the controller; anda display distance adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a display distance of the virtual image with respect to the driver,wherein the controller adjusts the angle of the mirror via the mirror driver based on the vehicle information such that the virtual image can be displayed with respect to the driver to be ...

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING A DIFFRACTIVE ELEMENT IN AN EYEGLASS LENS

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured. 1. An eyeglass lens for use in a wearable heads-up display , the eyeglass lens comprising:a diffractive element having a world-side and an eye-side;a world-side protective layer physically coupled to the world-side of the diffractive element;an eye-side protective layer physically coupled to the eye-side of the diffractive element;a first world-side resin layer physically coupled to the world-side protective layer, the first world-side resin layer having a world-side and an eye-side;a second world-side resin layer physically coupled to the world-side of the first world-side resin layer;a first eye-side resin layer physically coupled to the eye-side protective layer, the first eye-side resin layer having a world-side and an eye-side; anda second eye-side resin layer physically coupled to the eye-side of the first eye-side resin layer.2. The eyeglass lens of wherein the world-side protective layer includes a world-side surface and an eye-side surface claim 1 , and wherein the world-side surface of the world-side protective layer has a higher surface energy than the eye-side surface of the world-side protective layer.3. The eyeglass lens of wherein the eye-side protective layer includes an eye-side surface and a world-side surface claim 1 , and wherein the eye-side surface of the eye-side ...

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens

Systems, devices, and methods for embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens are described. A method of embedding a diffractive element in an eyeglass lens includes applying a protective layer to a diffractive element, applying an interface layer to the protective layer, and applying a lens layer to the interface layer. The interface layer and the lens layer are each comprised of a resin material that hardens when cured. The interface layer is of a shape and thickness that adheres well to the protective layer after the interface layer is cured. The lens layer is of a shape and thickness that achieves the desired component shape of the lens after the lens layer is cured.

Micro collimator system and method for a head up display (hud)

A head up display can use a catadioptric collimating system. The head up display includes an image source. The head up display also includes a collimating mirror, and a polarizing beam splitter. The light from the image source enters the beam splitter and is reflected toward the collimating mirror. The light striking the collimating mirror is reflected through the beam splitter toward a combiner. A field lens can include a diffractive surface. A corrector lens can be disposed after the beam splitter.

HEAD UP DISPLAY FOR VEHICLE

A head-up display for a vehicle, according to one embodiment of the present invention, may comprise: an image source which emits a linearly-polarized light having a first direction; a prism which refracts one portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source; an electric polarization conversion element which, when turned off, transmits another portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source, and when turned on, half-wavelength-converts the another portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source into a linearly-polarized light having a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a first reflection mirror which reflects light to a windshield of a vehicle; a polarization reflection mirror which is disposed so as to be spaced apart from the first reflection mirror, reflects the linearly-polarized light having the first direction, and transmits the linearly-polarized light having the second direction; and a second reflection mirror which is disposed so as to be spaced apart from the polarization reflection mirror, and reflects the light transmitted through the polarization reflection mirror to the polarization reflection mirror. 1. A head up display for a vehicle comprising:an image source for emitting a linearly-polarized light in a first direction;a prism for refracting a portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source;an electric polarization conversion element for transmitting the remaining portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source when the electric polarization conversion element is turned off and for half-wavelength converting the remaining portion of the linearly-polarized light emitted from the image source into a linearly-polarized light in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction when the electric polarization conversion element is turned on;a first reflection mirror for reflecting a light to a windshield of the vehicle;a ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE, VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

A head-up display device includes: a cradle on which an electronic device is placed; a glass in which an image, which is output from the electronic device, is reflected; and a controller that receives a control command of the electronic device and adjusts a tilt of the cradle. Accordingly, even though the position of a driver's eyes is shifted according to the driver's posture change, or a new driver sits in the driver's seat, the head-up display device enables the driver to easily gaze at the head-up display device. 1. A head-up display device comprising:a cradle on which an electronic device is placed;a glass in which an image, which is output from the electronic device, is reflected; anda controller configured to receive a control command of the electronic device and further configured to adjust a tilt of the cradle.2. The head-up display device of claim 1 , wherein the cradle includes:a base detachably mounted on an attachment surface of a vehicle;a tilt-adjustable connector coupled to a top of the base;a drive device configured to adjust a tilt of the connector; anda support coupled to a top of the connector, wherein a tilt of the support relative to the vehicle is adjusted by the adjustment of the tilt of the connector.3. The head-up display device of claim 1 , wherein the control command includes a tilt control command to adjust the tilt of the cradle such that a reflection position of driver's eyes is in a predetermined region of the image taken with a camera of the electronic device.4. The head-up display device of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined region is a central portion of the image taken with the camera of the electronic device.5. The head-up display device of claim 3 , wherein the control command is generated based on an image of the glass taken with the camera of the electronic device.6. The head-up display device of claim 3 , wherein the control command includes at least one of:a first control command generated when the reflection position of ...

Adjustable Electronic Device System With Facial Mapping

A head-mounted device may have a display for displaying image content. Head-mounted support structures in the device may be used to support the display. The head-mounted device or external equipment may include a three-dimensional image sensor. The three-dimensional image sensor may capture a three-dimensional image of a user's face. Control circuitry may analyze the three-dimensional image to identify which of multiple versions of a customizing face-fit module should be used in the electronic device to fit the device to the user's face. An appropriate face-fit module may be identified based on facial features such as facial size and the shapes of a user's forehead, nose, and cheeks. After identifying which version of the face-fit module is to be used by the user, that version of the face-fit module may be coupled to a non-custom portion of a main unit for the head-mounted device using magnets or other coupling structures. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display that displays content for a user;control circuitry;head-mounted support structures that support the display and the control circuitry; anda three-dimensional image sensor that is supported by the head-mounted support structures and that captures a three-dimensional image of the user, wherein the head-mounted support structures include a first portion and a removable second portion, wherein the first portion supports the display, wherein the control circuitry is configured to analyze the three-dimensional image to identify a version of the second portion to couple to the first portion, and wherein the identified version of the second portion is removably coupled to the first portion and is configured to rest against the user while the display displays the content for the user.2. The electronic device defined in further comprising:lenses that are supported in the first portion; andactuators coupled to the lenses, wherein the three-dimensional image sensor comprises a forward-facing three-dimensional ...

VIRTUAL IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

By arranging cables, which transmit video signals to a pair of video image display elements arranged on the right side and the left side, along a frame for supporting a pair of right and left light guiding devices, it is possible to concentrate the cables on one of the right and left sides. That is, it is possible to integrally form the cables. By accommodating the cables in a cable cover portion, which extends along the frame, in a cover inside, it is possible to suppress an increase in size which accompanies cable arrangement and to implement the apparatus as a whole in a small body. 19-. (canceled)10. A virtual image display apparatus comprising:a frame extending in a first direction;a first image display device, the first image display device being positioned at one end of the frame in the first direction, the first image display device generating a first image light;a cable positioned inside the frame from the one end to an other end of the frame in the first direction, the cable supplying signals to the first image display device.11. The virtual image display apparatus according to claim 10 , further comprising a second image display device claim 10 , the second image display device positioned at the other end claim 10 , the second image display device generating a second image light.12. The virtual image display apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising:a first optical system deflecting the first image light; anda second optical system deflecting the second image light,wherein the frame supports the first optical system and the second optical system.13. The virtual image display apparatus according to claim 10 , wherein the frame includes a first portion and a second portion that engages with the first portion in a second direction that intersects the first direction.14. The virtual image display apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein an accommodating groove portion is positioned between the first portion and the second portion claim 13 , and ...

FOLDING HOLOGRAPHIC SIGHT FOR A GUN

A holographic weapon sight folds for storage or to position where a portion of the sight is out of the way when not in use. Certain embodiments include a readout beam source mounted to the stationary base of the sight and the source directly illuminates a hologram plate supported in a pivotally mounted hologram support when the sight is in a position intended for use. 1. A folding holographic gun sight , the folding holographic gun sight comprising:a hologram mount having a base configured to mount to a gun and a hologram support, the hologram support pivotally attached to the base for movement between a folded position and an extended position;a hologram plate supported in the hologram support, the hologram plate having a target image hologram recorded thereon; anda readout beam source operable to emit a readout light beam;the readout light beam adapted to illuminate the hologram plate when the hologram plate is in the extended position.2. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the readout beam source is mounted to the base of the hologram mount.3. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:optical elements are absent between the readout beam source and the hologram plate.4. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the readout beam source is a laser light source operable to generate a laser light readout beam.5. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the readout beam source is a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) light source.6. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the hologram support is continuously pivotable to a plurality of positions between the folded and extended positions.7. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the hologram mount further includes detents for defining the folded and extended positions of the hologram support.8. A folding holographic sight in accordance with claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Display apparatus

A display apparatus that can surely make an image reach an observer's pupil without imposing a burden on the observer. The apparatus includes: an eyepiece optical system; and an image display apparatus including an image forming apparatus and a transfer optical system. The eyepiece optical system and the image display apparatus are spatially separated from each other, the eyepiece optical system forms an image from the transfer optical system on a retina of an observer, the image display apparatus further includes a first position detection apparatus that detects a position of the eyepiece optical system, a second position detection apparatus that detects a position of a pupil of the observer. On the basis of detected positional information of the eyepiece optical system and the pupil, the transfer optical system is controlled such that the image incident from the image forming apparatus reaches the eyepiece optical system.

OPTICAL ALIGNMENT FOR HEAD-MOUNTABLE DEVICE

Head-mountable devices can include adjustment mechanisms to achieve optimal alignment of optical components during and/or after assembly thereof within the head-mountable device. The alignment mechanisms can be integrated into the head-mountable device itself. A light projecting display element can be adjustable based on movement of ramp members within the head-mountable device (e.g., within an arm) to adjust an orientation of the light projecting display element relative to the waveguide onto which it projects light. Alignment can be verified based on the optical output of the display element. The adjustment mechanisms can adjust the display element during initial assembly and/or be operated by actuators that actively adjust the alignment as needed over time. 1. A head-mountable device comprising:a frame;an arm extending from the frame;a waveguide positioned within the frame;a display element positioned within and rotatably coupled to the arm and configured to project light to the waveguide; anda ramp element within the arm and being configured to move against an engagement portion of the display element such that an orientation of the display element relative to the waveguide is adjusted and the light projected from the display element is directed to a target region of the waveguide.2. The head-mountable device of claim 1 , wherein the ramp element is configured to move along a track to shift the engagement portion of the display element and adjust the orientation of the display element.3. The head-mountable device of claim 1 , wherein the ramp element is a component of an adjustment member that is configured to rotate relative to the display element to shift the engagement portion of the display element and adjust the orientation of the display element.4. The head-mountable device of claim 1 , further comprising a spring element that biases the engagement portion of the display element against the ramp element.5. The head-mountable device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Head-mounted display

A head-mounted display configured to enhance the ease of wearing work and the stability of wearing is provided. A wearing band has an extending section and a movable section that is movable relative to the extending section in the length direction of the wearing band. A locking mechanism M is capable of switching the wearing band between an unlocked state in which the movements of the movable section in the extending direction in which the length of the wearing band is increased and in the retracting direction in which the length of the wearing band is decreased are allowed and a locked state in which the movement of the movable section in the extending direction is restricted. The movable section is urged at least in the retracting direction in an unlocked state.

Data connection cable for virtual reality glasses and apparatus including the same

A data connection cable for virtual reality glasses and an apparatus including the same are provided. The data connection cable includes a first connecting plug at a first end, the first connecting plug being fitted to a first interface on the virtual reality glasses, such that the data connection cable is detachably connected to the virtual reality glasses, and a second connecting plug at a second end, the second connecting plug being fitted to a second interface of an external electronic device assembled to the virtual reality glasses. The data connection cable may be detachably connected to the glasses body of the virtual reality glasses so that the user can replace the data connection cable for the virtual reality glasses according to the interface type of the external electronic device so as to accommodate to external electronic devices of different interface types.

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

A light-emitting device includes a semi-transmissive reflection layer, a first reflection layer that is disposed in a first sub-pixel, a second reflection layer that is disposed in a second sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel that emits same color light as the first sub-pixel, and a light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the first reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, the light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer. A thickness of the light-emitting functional layer in the second sub-pixel is thicker than a thickness of the light-emitting functional layer in the first sub-pixel. 1. A light-emitting device comprising:a semi-transmissive reflection layer;a first reflection layer that is disposed in a first sub-pixel;a second reflection layer that is disposed in a second sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel that emits same color light as the first sub-pixel; anda light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the first reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, and that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, whereina thickness of the light-emitting functional layer in the second sub-pixel is thicker than a thickness of the light-emitting functional layer in the first sub-pixel.2. The light-emitting device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first pixel electrode that is disposed between the first reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer;a second pixel electrode that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer; andan insulating layer that is disposed between the first reflection layer and first pixel electrode, and that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the second pixel electrode, the insulating layer having a first thickness.3. A light-emitting device comprising:a first sub-pixel;a second ...

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

A light-emitting device includes a semi-transmissive reflection layer, a first reflection layer that is disposed in a first sub-pixel, a first pixel electrode that is disposed in the first sub-pixel, a second reflection layer that is disposed in a second sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel that emits same color light as the first sub-pixel, a second pixel electrode that is disposed in the second sub-pixel, and a light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the first reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, the light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer. The first pixel electrode is disposed between the first reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer. The second pixel electrode is disposed between the second reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer. A thickness of the second pixel electrode is thicker than a thickness of the first pixel electrode. 1. A light-emitting device comprising:a semi-transmissive reflection layer;a first reflection layer that is disposed in a first sub-pixel;a first pixel electrode that is disposed in the first sub-pixel;a second reflection layer that is disposed in a second sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel that emits same color light as the first sub-pixel;a second pixel electrode that is disposed in the second sub-pixel; anda light-emitting functional layer that is disposed between the first reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, and that is disposed between the second reflection layer and the semi-transmissive reflection layer, whereinthe first pixel electrode is disposed between the first reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer,the second pixel electrode is disposed between the second reflection layer and the light-emitting functional layer, anda thickness of the second pixel electrode is thicker than a thickness of the first pixel electrode.2. The light- ...

DEVICE FOR EXTENDING THE EXIT PUPIL AND HEAD UP DISPLAY COMPRISING SAID DEVICE

An optical device comprises a transparent blade the first surface of which is reflective; a first partially reflective and partially transmissive layer covering a second surface of the transparent blade opposite the first surface, and a second layer covering the surface of the first layer opposite the transparent blade, wherein the second layer is made of a material having an optical index which differs from the optical index of the transparent blade by less than 10% and preferably by less than 5%, and the second layer comprises, on the surface thereof opposite the first layer, structures forming a diffraction grating suitable for promoting the extraction of light towards the outside of the transparent blade. 1. An optical device comprising:a transparent plate having a first reflective surface;a first partially reflective and partially transmissive layer coating a second surface of the transparent plate opposite to the first surface; anda second layer coating the surface of the first layer opposite to the transparent plate, the second layer being made of a material having its optical index differing from the optical index of the transparent plate by less than 10% and preferably by less than 5%, and the second layer comprising, on its surface opposite to the first layer, structures forming a diffraction grating capable of promoting the extraction of light to the outside of the transparent plate.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first layer has a transmission coefficient gradually varying along at least one direction parallel to the plane of the second surface.3. The device of claim 1 , whereinthe first surface of the transparent plate is coated with a non-transmissive reflective layer.4. The device of any of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises claim 1 , on the side of its surface opposite to the first layer claim 1 , grooves of triangular section defining prisms.5. The device of any of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises claim 1 , on the side ...

AUXILIARY OPTICAL COMPONENTS FOR EYEWEAR

In some embodiments, an auxiliary optical device for a mobile electronic device has a mounting component that is configured to be selectively attachable and detachable from the mobile electronic device. The mounting component is configured to be coupled to and decoupled from a mobile electronic device using an anchor that is inserted into a port of the mobile electronic device. In some embodiments, the auxiliary optical device attaches to the mobile electronic device by clamping or otherwise contracting or squeezing upon a portion of the mobile electronic device. In further embodiments, the auxiliary optical device is configured to be attached to wearable devices, such as eyewear that includes an onboard camera lens. 1. An auxiliary optical device configured to be removably attachable to an electronically enabled eyewear , the auxiliary optical device comprising:a mounting component configured to be removably attachable to the electronically enabled eyewear, the mounting component comprising an optical mounting region configured to be positioned near an onboard camera lens of the electronically enabled eyewear; andan optical component coupled to the optical mounting region of the mounting component, wherein the optical component is configured to be in optical alignment with the onboard camera lens of the wearable electronic device when the mounting component is removably attached to the electronically enabled eyewear.2. A combination of the auxiliary optical device of and the electronically enabled eyewear. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/454,648, filed on Aug. 7, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/863,361, filed on Aug. 7, 2013, both of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties for all that they disclose.Field of the InventionsThis invention relates generally to accessories for mobile devices (e.g., mobile telephones, mobile texting devices, personal media ...