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УПРАВЛЕНИЕ ЧЕЛОВЕКО-МАШИННЫМ ИНТЕРФЕЙСОМ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНЫЙ АППАРАТ И СПОСОБ ОТОБРАЖЕНИЯ ВИЗУАЛЬНОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СВЯЗАННОЙ С ПАРАМЕТРАМИ ПОЛЕТА, ДЛЯ ОПЕРАТОРА ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНОГО АППАРАТА

... 1. Летательный аппарат (1, 1', 1'', 1'''), содержащий:- фюзеляж (2) с носом (5);- рулевой винт (4), установленный на вертикальном стабилизаторе, выступающем от указанного фюзеляжа (2) на противоположном конце относительно указанного носа (5);- кабину (6) экипажа, содержащую приборную панель (7); и- лобовое стекло (50, 50', 50'', 50'''), расположенное на передней стороне указанного летательного аппарата (1, 1', 1'', 1''');при этом указанное лобовое стекло (50, 50', 50'', 50''') содержит край (55), который ограничивает зону (59) визуализации, видимую оператором;при этом указанный летательный аппарат (1, 1', 1'', 1''') также содержит средство (58) отображения, способное отображать, по меньшей мере, одну визуальную информацию (20, 25), связанную, по меньшей мере, с одним параметром полета:- по меньшей мере, частично внутри указанной кабины (6) экипажа; и/или- по меньшей мере, частично вне указанной кабины (6) экипажа; и/или- по меньшей мере, частично на указанном лобовом стекле (50, 50', 50 ...

SCHUTZAUSRÜSTUNG FÜR PILOTEN VON MILITÄRFLUGZEUGEN UND VERFAHREN ZUR PERSONALISIERUNG DIESER AUSRÜSTUNG

Method for controlling brightness of image radiated by LCD of head-up-display projecting images containing e.g. speed on windscreen for motor car, involves segment individual controlling brightness of image based on brightness profile

The method involves determining (110) a brightness profile (200) for a background surface lying behind a virtual image from a view of a driver. A brightness of an image radiated by an imaging device is segment individual controlled for different segments (201) i.e. pixels, of the radiated image based on the brightness profile. A brightness control matrix (204) is computed (130) based on the brightness profile. A value of the brightness control matrix is associated to the individually controlled segments of the radiated image. The brightness of the segments is controlled based on the matrix. An independent claim is also included for a head-up-display.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Betreiben eines Head-up-Displays eines Fahrzeugs und Bildermittlungssystem für das Head-up-Display

Abhängig von einem vorgegebenen dreidimensionalen Fahrzeugumfeldmodell und abhängig von einem aktuell erfassten zweiten Bild der Bildfolge wird ein korrigiertes Anzeigebild ermittelt. Das Fahrzeugumfeldmodell ist hierbei abhängig von zumindest einem ersten Bild einer Bildfolge ermittelt und umfasst ein in dem ersten Bild detektiertes Objekt, das eine vorgegebene resultierende absolute Position und/oder eine vorgegebene resultierende Position in Bezug auf das Fahrzeug (1) aufweist. Das zweite Bild ist eine vorgegebene Zeitdauer nach dem ersten Bild erfasst und umfasst das detektierte Objekt. Das korrigierte Anzeigebild umfasst zumindest ein grafisches Element, das das detektierte Objekt repräsentiert und wird derart ermittelt, dass es geeignet ist, auf ein vorgegebenes Anzeigefeld des Head-up-Displays (5) projiziert zu werden, so dass das zumindest eine grafische Element von einem Betrachter des Anzeigefelds aus einer vorgegebenen Betrachtungsposition heraus mit einem direkten Bezug zu der ...

ABTASTANORDNUNG ZUR NAVIGATIONSHILFE

Verfahren, Vorrichtung, computerlesbares Speichermedium und Kraftfahrzeug mit Instruktionen zur Steuerung einer Anzeige einer Augmented-Reality-Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Anzeige einer Augmented-Reality-Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung (41) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (40), mit den Schritten:- Detektieren (10) von Störbewegungen des Kraftfahrzeugs (40), wobei die Störbewegungen mit einem Beschleunigungssensor erfasst werden oder aus einer Fahrbahnbeschaffenheit abgeleitet werden;- Generieren (11) einer Markierung (60) zur Anzeige durch die Augmented-Reality-Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung (41), wobei die Markierung (60) in dem Fall, dass Störbewegungen des Kraftfahrzeugs (40) detektiert wurden (10), eine dynamische Ausgestaltung aufweist; und- Ausgeben (12) der Markierung (60) zur Anzeige durch die Augmented-Reality-Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung (41).

Head-Up Display mit situationsbasierter Anpassung der Darstellung von virtuellen Bildinhalten

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Head-Up Displayeinheit (10) für ein Fahrzeug (11) zur Erzeugung eines virtuellen Bildes (15) im Sichtfeld (13) des Fahrers (12) auf die Fahrzeugumgebung. Die Displayeinheit (10) umfasst eine Emissionseinheit (20) zur Erzeugung und Abstrahlung eines Bildsignals (18), das auf einem mehrfach gefalteten Projektionspfad (PP) in den Sichtbereich (13) des Fahrers projiziert wird. Der Fahrer (12) nimmt das projizierte Bildsignal als das virtuelle Bild (15) wahr. Die Displayeinheit (10) umfasst mindestens einen beweglichen Reflektor (22), der einen Teil des Projektionspfads (PP) beeinflusst. Die Darstellung des virtuellen Bilds (15) wird durch eine gesteuerte Änderung der Orientierung des beweglichen Reflektors (22) beeinflusst sowie zusätzlich durch eine Modifizierung des abgestrahlten Bildsignals (18) gegenüber einem Bildsignal im Rohzustand (18‘), unter anderem zur Kompensation von Verzerrungen infolge der Krümmung des Windschutzscheibe (16) und einer Verlagerung der ...

Anzeigesystem

Ein Anzeigesystem der vorliegenden Offenbarung bildet einen AR-Fahrweg durch ein Versetzen von in Straßenkartendaten enthaltenen Knoteninformationen auf Grundlage von Fahrspurinformationen zu einer Fahrspur, auf der ein Subjektfahrzeug fahren soll. Somit ist es möglich, den AR-Fahrweg anzuzeigen, der mit einer Form eines Fahrwegs übereinstimmt, auf dem das Subjektfahrzeug fahren soll, ohne ein Gefühl der Unstimmigkeit hervorzurufen, während das Unbehagen gelöst ist, dass der AR-Fahrweg an Stellen, wie etwa einer Kreuzung und einer Abzweigung, wo sich eine Vielzahl von Straßen schneidet, stark von dem Fahrweg abweicht, auf dem das Subjektfahrzeug fahren soll.

Gerät und Verfahren für eine Auslöseanordnung für die Eye-Tracking-Datenerfassung

Ein System und ein Verfahren verfolgen ein Auge eines Benutzers für eine Auslöseanordnung für die Datenerfassung nach. Das Verfahren umfasst das Gewinnen erster Bilddaten in einem ersten Sichtfeld eines ersten Datenerfassungssensors. Das Verfahren umfasst das Bestimmen eines vom Auge eines Benutzers betrachteten ersten Bereichs in Abhängigkeit von den ersten Bilddaten. Das Verfahren umfasst das Gewinnen zweiter Bilddaten in einem zweiten Sichtfeld eines zweiten Sensors. Das Verfahren umfasst das Bestimmen eines in dem zweiten Sichtfeld erfassten zweiten Bereichs in Abhängigkeit von den zweiten Bilddaten. Das Verfahren umfasst das Bestimmen von Lagedaten des ersten Bereichs in dem zweiten Bereich. Das Verfahren umfasst das Erfassen einer maschinenlesbaren Darstellung von Daten (mlDvD) unter Verwendung des zweiten Sensors in Abhängigkeit von den Lagedaten, wenn ein Auslösebefehl erfasst wird.

Fahrzeuganzeigesteuervorrichtung

Eine Fahrzeuganzeigesteuervorrichtung (1) weist einen Anzeigesteuerabschnitt (18) auf, der eine Head-up-Anzeigevorrichtung (4) steuert. Die Fahrzeuganzeigesteuervorrichtung (1) weist einen Bedingungsbestimmungsabschnitt (S2, S21, S41, S61, S82, S101, S121) auf, der bestimmt, ob eine vorbestimmte Bedingung erfüllt ist. Wenn die vorbestimmte Bedingung erfüllt ist, verwendet der Anzeigesteuerabschnitt (18) die Head-up-Anzeigevorrichtung (4), um auf einer Straße ein Objekt, das tatsächlich nicht vorhanden ist, in Überlagerung mit der Ansicht, die für einen Fahrer durch eine Windschutzscheibe sichtbar ist, als ein Illusionsbild anzuzeigen.

HERSTELLEN VON VERBINDUNGEN ÜBER HEAD-UP-DISPLAYS MITHILFE VON AUGENKONTAKTEN

Gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung ermittelt ein System zur Einheiteninteraktion über ein Head-up-Display einen Sichtbereich einer ersten Einheit, die ein erstes Head-up-Display nutzt, und stellt eine Interaktion zwischen mindestens einer ersten Einheit und dem ersten Head-up-Display als Reaktion darauf her, dass mindestens ein Einfluss des ermittelten Sichtbereichs auf mindestens eine zweite Einheit erkannt wurde. Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung enthalten ferner ein Verfahren und ein Computerprogrammprodukt, um im Wesentlichen in derselben Weise wie oben beschrieben mit einer Einheit über ein Head-up-Display zu interagieren.

Display device for speed recommendation for driver of motor vehicle, has speed recommendation displayed to drivers in compliance with speed recommendation

The device has speed recommendation displayed to the drivers in compliance with the speed recommendation and allows an advancement in the direction of travel at green traffic light. The device is formed by a motor vehicle speedometer. The speedometer brings the speed range held in green for display, which represents the speed recommendation.

EINRICHTUNG ZUR DARSTELLUNG VON DATEN IN EINEM FLUGZEUG

Bediensystem zum Bedienen von Funktionen in einem Fahrzeug

Anzeigesystem für ein Fahrzeug und Verfahren zum Ansteuern eines head-up-displays für ein Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Anzeigesystem (100) für ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere für einen PKW, umfassend: ein head-up-display (HUD); ein erstes Kommunikationsgerät (12) mit einer ersten Positionsbestimmungseinheit und einer Empfangseinheit; und eine mit dem HUD (5) und mit dem ersten Kommunikationsgerät (12) verbindbare Steuereinheit (4) zum Ansteuern des HUD (5); wobei die erste Positionsbestimmungseinheit (14) eingerichtet ist, erste Positionsdaten zu bestimmen, die eine aktuelle Position des ersten Kommunikationsgerätes (12) umfassen; wobei die Empfangseinheit des ersten Kommunikationsgerätes (12) eingerichtet ist, zweite Positionsdaten zu empfangen, die eine aktuelle Position wenigstens eines von dem ersten Kommunikationsgerät (12) verschiedenen zweiten Kommunikationsgerätes (19) umfassen; und wobei die Steuereinheit (4) eingerichtet ist, das HUD (5) basierend auf den ersten Positionsdaten und basierend auf den zweiten Positionsdaten anzusteuern. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren ...

DRAHTLOS GESTEUERTES HEAD-UP-DISPLAY

Eine Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug, die einen drahtlosen Sender/Empfänger, der dazu konfiguriert ist, mit einer Einrichtung, die Informationen zur Anzeige bereitstellt, verbunden zu werden und zu kommunizieren;, eine Energiespeicherungseinrichtung, die dazu konfiguriert ist, der Anzeigevorrichtung Energie zuzuführen, einen Prozessor, der dazu konfiguriert ist, Informationen von dem Sender/Empfänger zu empfangen und die Informationen zur Anzeige zu konfigurieren, und ein Display, das dazu konfiguriert ist, die Informationen auf Head-up- bzw. Blickebene auszugeben, so dass ein Fahrer die Informationen ansehen kann, ohne seinen Blick von der Straße zu nehmen, umfasst.

Scheibe für ein HMD und HMD mit wenigstens einer Scheibe

Es wird eine Scheibe (3) für ein HMD (1) zur Verfügung gestellt, die als Displayscheibe oder als Projektionsscheibe ausgebildet sein kann. Die Scheibe (3) umfasst eine Schicht (19) aus einem Material mit schaltbarem Transparenzgrad sowie wenigstens eine weitere schaltbare Schicht (17, 21, 23), welche in Abhängigkeit vom Schaltzustand wenigstens zwei physikalische Zustände annehmen kann, wobei die physikalischen Zustände wenigstens eine optische Eigenschaft von durch die schaltbare Schicht hindurchtretendem oder von ihr reflektiertem Licht unterschiedlich beeinflussen.

Rückspiegel, welcher eine Neigungsstruktur aufweist

Ein eine Neigungsstruktur aufweisender Rückspiegel (100), welcher dazu eingerichtet ist, eine Rückansicht durch eine Anzeigevorrichtung (140) durch Neigen eines oberen Gehäuses (120) sicherzustellen, kann aufweisen: ein unteres Gehäuse (110), welches dazu eingerichtet ist, an einer Windschutzscheibe befestigt zu sein, ein oberes Gehäuse (120), welches dazu eingerichtet ist, an einem Öffnungsabschnitt des unteren Gehäuses (110) positioniert zu sein, einen Spiegelabschnitt (130), welcher dazu eingerichtet ist, an einer Rückfläche des oberen Gehäuses (120) positioniert zu sein, und eine Anzeigevorrichtung (140), die dazu eingerichtet ist, an einer Rückfläche des Spiegelabschnitts (130) positioniert zu sein, wobei der Spiegelabschnitt (130) und die Anzeigevorrichtung (140) an dem oberen Gehäuse (120) befestigt sind und das obere Gehäuse (120) basierend auf einem ersten Endabschnitt neigbar ist, um eine Rückansicht durch die Anzeigevorrichtung (140) bereitzustellen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Darstellen einer Umgebung eines Fahrzeuges

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Darstellen einer Umgebung (2) eines Fahrzeuges (1), umfassend ein Aufspannen einer virtuellen Projektionsfläche (21) in einem virtuellen Raum (20), welcher die Umgebung (2) des Fahrzeuges (1) repräsentiert, ein Texturieren der virtuellen Projektionsfläche (21) durch ein Kamerabild, welches durch eine an dem Fahrzeug (1) angeordnete Kamera (3, 4, 5, 6) erfasst wurde, ein Bestimmen einer Zielposition (22) in dem virtuellen Raum (20), die einer Objektposition (7) in der Umgebung (2) des Fahrzeuges (1) entspricht, an der ein virtuelles Objekt (23) in der Darstellung der Umgebung (2) des Fahrzeuges (1) abgebildet werden soll, ein Erzeugen einer Objekttextur auf der virtuellen Projektionsfläche (21), welche das virtuelle Objekt (23) in einer verzerrten Darstellung darstellt, in der das virtuelle Objekt (23) eine entsprechende Verzerrung aufweist, die ein auf der virtuellen Projektionsfläche (21) abgebildetes Objekt aufweist, wenn dieses sich ...

Gekrümmtes Okular mit Farbkorrektur für eine am Kopf tragbare Anzeige

Eine Vorrichtung zur Verwendung mit einer am Kopf tragbaren Anzeige umfasst ein gekrümmtes Okular, um Anzeigelicht zu einer Betrachtungsregion zu lenken, die zu einer Randstellung versetzt ist, und das Anzeigelicht entlang einer augenwärtigen Richtung in der Betrachtungsregion zu emittieren. Das gekrümmte Okular umfasst einen gekrümmten Lichtwellenleiter, um das Anzeigelicht zu lenken, eine dem Auge zugewandte Fläche, die konkav ist, eine der Umwelt zugewandte Fläche, die konvex ist und der dem Auge zugewandten Fläche gegenüberliegt, und einen an der Betrachtungsregion angeordneten optischen Kombinator, um das Anzeigelicht in die augenwärtige Richtung zum Ausgeben aus dem gekrümmten Lichtwellenleiter umzulenken. Der optische Kombinator ist teilweise gegenüber Umgebungslicht lichtdurchlässig, das durch die der Umwelt zugewandte Fläche derart einfällt, dass die Betrachtungsregion durchsichtig ist. Bei einigen Ausführungsformen ist ein Prisma nahe der Eingangsfläche angeordnet, um das Anzeigelicht ...

Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug, Verfahren, Vorrichtung und computerlesbares Speichermedium mit Instruktionen zur Steuerung einer Anzeige einer Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung

Eine Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug sowie ein Verfahren, eine Vorrichtung und ein computerlesbares Speichermedium mit Instruktionen zur Steuerung einer Anzeige einer Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug. In einem ersten Schritt wird ein Straßenverlauf vor dem Kraftfahrzeug bestimmt (10). Die von der Head-up-Display-Vorrichtung dargestellten Inhalte werden dann entsprechend dem bestimmten Straßenverlauf verschoben (11).

Head-Up-Anzeigevorrichtung und Anzeigeeinheit

Ein Paar von ersten Führungslichtern (111a, 111b) wird nebeneinander in Nachbarschaft zu einem HUD-Anzeigebereich (107) mit von ersten Lichtquellen (28a, 28b) emittiertem Licht angezeigt, und ein Paar von zweiten Führungslichtern (111c, 111d) wird außerhalb der entsprechenden ersten Führungslichter (111a, 111b) mit von zweiten Lichtquellen (28c, 28d) emittiertem Licht angezeigt. Die Anzahl, der Leuchtzyklus und die Leuchtreihenfolge der ersten Lichtquellen (28a, 28b) und der zweiten Lichtquellen (28c, 28d) werden in Übereinstimmung mit einem Differenzwert zwischen der aktuellen Geschwindigkeit (Vc) und einer für die Straße, auf der das Fahrzeug fährt, gesetzten Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung (Vref) geändert.

System und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Anzeigeeinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (10) zum Betreiben einer Anzeigeeinrichtung (12) zur Nutzung in einem Kraftfahrzeug (K). Dabei umfasst das System (10) einen Darstellungsbereich der Anzeigeeinrichtung (12), in welchem erste und zweite Bilddaten unabhängig voneinander dargestellt sind. Des Weiteren umfasst das System (10) eine Erfassungseinrichtung (14), welche dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Bewegung des Kraftfahrzeugs (K) zu erfassen, wobei die Erfassungseinrichtung (14) über eine Steuereinrichtung (16) mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung (12) gekoppelt ist. Ferner ist die Steuereinrichtung (16) dazu ausgebildet, ein Signal der Erfassungseinrichtung (14) zu empfangen und in Abhängigkeit von dem Signal die ersten Bilddaten innerhalb des Darstellungsbereichs dynamisch dazustellen.

Lichtemittierende Vorrichtung für Fahrzeuge

Eine für ein Fahrzeug bereitgestellte lichtemittierende Vorrichtung für Fahrzeuge ist dazu konfiguriert, Licht in Richtung der Außenseite des Fahrzeugs zu emittieren, und enthält: eine Lichtquelle; eine Lichtleitplatte, welche eine lichtemittierende Fläche enthält und dazu konfiguriert ist, von der Lichtquelle eintretendes Licht so zu leiten, dass das Licht aus der lichtemittierenden Fläche austritt und ein Bild in einem Raum erzeugt; und eine Beleuchtungssteuerungseinrichtung, die dazu konfiguriert ist, den Emissionsstatus der Lichtquelle entsprechend einem Betrieb des Fahrzeugs zu steuern.

Erweiterte-Realität-Steuerung für eine Maschine

Systeme und Verfahren zum Steuern eines Betriebs von Maschinen unter Verwendung von erweiterter Realität oder virtueller Realität werden beschrieben. Eine Steuerung ist ausgelegt zum Detektieren eines über eine Anzeige sichtbaren Objekts zumindest teilweise basierend auf von einem Objektsensor empfangenen Sensordaten. Die Steuerung erzeugt dann ein dem detektierten Objekt entsprechendes Graphikelement und gibt dieses auf der Anzeige aus. Die Steuerung überwacht dann Interaktionen zwischen einer Hand des Bedieners und dem Graphikelement und sendet Steuersignale an einen Maschinenaktuator, um einen Betrieb eines Werkzeugs der Maschinerie zumindest teilweise basierend auf einer oder mehreren Interaktionen zwischen der Hand des Bedieners und dem Graphikelement zu steuern.

GERASTERTE ANZEIGE MIT RASTEREINSCHNÜRUNGS-, ZEITSTEUERUNGS- UND STÖRUNGSKORREKTUR

Vorrichtung zur visuellen Darstellung einer Information

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zur visuellen Darstellung einer Information (20, 21) auf einem transparenten oder teiltransparenten Scheibenabschnitt eines Fahrzeugs (1), der im für einen Fahrzeuglenker sichtbaren Bereich liegt, mit einem Projektionsmodul, mit welchem die Information (20, 21) in den Scheibenabschnitt projizierbar ist, vorgeschlagen. Für eine Projizierung der Information (20) auf eine transparente bzw. teiltransparente Scheibe (4, 33), wobei das projizierte Bild auch bei Tageslichtbedingungen sichtbar lesbar ist, sind mehrere Projektionsmodule vorgesehen, mit welchen sich zumindest zeitweilig die Information (20, 21) im jeweils zugeordneten Scheibenabschnitt darstellen lässt.

Glasanordnung

Night vision system for use in motor vehicle, has processing device for providing difference between photocopies of surrounding area of motor vehicle, where provided difference is represented on projector of head-up display and windscreen

The system has a pulsed light source (2) e.g. LED, for illuminating a surrounding area of a motor vehicle (1). A photocopy of the surrounding area is taken with a blue print of the light source. Another photocopy of the surrounding area is taken with a light pulse of the light source. A processing device (4) provides a difference between the photocopies. The provided difference is represented on a projector (5) of a head-up display and a windscreen (6). An independent claim is also included for a method for displaying a surrounding area during bad visibility conditions.

Fahrerinformationssystem für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Um bei einem Fahrerinformationssystem mit einem Head-Up Display System (6) zur kontaktanalogen, ortskorrekten Darstellung von besonderen Objekten, über die in einer digitalen Straßenkarte ihre Positionen sowie weitere Informationen, insbesondere über Points of Interest (POI) gespeichert sind, die weiteren Informationen mit für den Fahrer klarer Zuordnung aufgeben zu können, wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, dass die weiteren Informationen über besondere Objekte akustisch ausgebbar sind. Weiterhin ist die akustische Ausgabe mit der optischen, die Positionsanzeige im Head-Up Display System (6) betreffenden, Ausgabe so korreliert, dass der Fahrer die Audioausgabe der zugehörigen, optischen Positionsanzeige zuordnen kann.

A head up display

A head up display for a vehicle has a controller configured to receive a first signal from an entertainment system of the vehicle. The first signal has timing information relating to a transition or event of a media content, such as track changes, program changes, changes in movements in classical music, slide transitions, news, traffic and weather interruptions or advertisement breaks. An image generator is configured to generate an image on the head up display, wherein the size and/or position of the image on the head up display is at least partially determined according to the timing information. The size and/or position of the image may be determined according to the speed of the vehicle or from a signal from a navigations system of the vehicle.

DEVICE FOR EFFECTING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A MIRROR FOR A WEAPON SIGHT

... 1441421 Optical weapon sights for aircraft SAAB-SCANTIA 26 Oct 1973 [13 Nov 1972] 50010/73 Heading F3C [Also in Division G3] A cardan suspended mirror 14, for projecting an optical sighting symbol in a semi-reflecting glass 15, is universally movably controlled by four reversible linear electro-dynamic motors 35 acting between a central member connected to the cardan suspension and a bearing frame 8 and situated at points of intersection between axes of the suspension and a circle whose centre is the point of intersection of the axes; an inductive position transducer 46 between the member and the frame detects the deflected position of the mirror to feed a feedback circuit 48, connected to the motors, which receives symbol position information from a computer and gyro circuit 16, 17, 18 to compare the desired and actual mirror positions in order to hold it at the desired position. Opposed pairs of motors 35, each comprising an outer sleeve and a core fixed to the frame 8 and an intermediate ...

Improvements in or relating to waveguides

Head-up display camera

To overcome the problem met with a video recorder for a conventional HUD camera, in which the HUD camera records the view received via the pilot's combiner and in which the symbols can appear too faint to discern in some conditions, separate sensors A and B are provided for the HUD and for the exterior view, and the outputs are electronically combined to produce a combined video signal for recording.

AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

Using headset movement for compression

HEAD UP DISPLAYS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

VISUAL DISPLAY APPARATUS

A display device and system

An aircraft instrumentation system

Head-up display apparatus

A HUD with image source 3 for generating a first and second image, where a first imaging assembly is arranged to project the first image to produce a first virtual image VIMG1 and a second imaging assembly is arranged to project the second image to produce a second virtual image VIMG2. The image source may be configured to generate a composite image comprising the first and second images, where the imaging assemblies crop the composite image to form the first and second virtual images. Alternatively an image splitter may split an image from the source to form the first and second images. The imaging assemblies may include imaging mirrors, which may have a spherical, aspherical or freeform surface, light guides, fold mirrors and optical combiners. The HUD may also be used in a vehicle, where the virtual images can be displayed for the driver and a passenger.

Monitoring system for a vehicle

A monitoring system for a vehicle 10 is provided comprising a display means 22 and an infra red detection means 14. The infra red detection means 14 provides a thermal image to a system controller 16 of objects in the field of view, the controller 16 outputting a grey scale image to the display means 22. The display means 22 can be a separate monitor or head up display. The monitoring system further comprises user input means 24 to allow the user to change the assignment of grey values in the grey scale image to temperatures of objects in the thermal image. This can be in the form of a multi position switch 24, each position being associated with a stored profile in a memory 26 attached to the system controller. The profiles in the memory 26 provide translation tables for the temperature of an object to an appropriate grey value for use in the display. The user input means may be voice controlled with each profile accessed by a pre-defined voice command. Changes to the assignment of gray ...

Transparent display device

A transparent display device, has a display panel 100 formed with pixels for displaying an image, through which a background at a rear side thereof passes. One or more driving units 110, 120 connected to the display panel drive the pixels. A timing controller 130 is configured to control the driving unit; and an image compensation unit 140 is configured to determine a distortion level for the color coordinates of the image according to external light and the background to compensate and output an image signal to the timing controller. The device compensates for external environmental effects such as color background overlapping, interference due to external light, and the like, which have an effect on an image, to provide an original image with a minimized distortion to a viewer. One or more sensors 141, 142 may be provided on a front surface and a rear surface of the transparent display device to detect the viewer's line of sight and background, and to compensate for a distortion of the ...

Presentation of data on an at least partially transparent display based on user focus

Interactive vehicle display system

Head up displays

A road vehicle contact-analogue head up display

A road vehicle contactanalogue head up display (HUD) comprises: a virtual image generation system to provide a 2D virtual image;; a system for sensing a lateral road position relative to the road vehicle and a vehicle pitch or horizon position; a symbol image generation system to generate symbology for the HUD; and an imagery processor coupled to the symbol image generation system, to the sensor system and to said virtual image generation system, to receive and process symbology image data to convert this to data defining a 2D image for display dependent on the sensed road position such that when viewed the virtual image appears to be at a substantially fixed position relative to said road; and wherein the virtual image is at a distance of at least 5m from said viewer. There may be exit pupil expander optics to enlarge an eye box of the HUD, or an occlusion sensor.

A method, computer program and system for assisting piloting an aircraft by adapting the display of symbols

Autonomous vehicle having an external shock-absorbing energy dissipation padding

Integrity monitoring

There is provided an integrity monitor for a display system, the display system comprising an image source and a display. The integrity monitor comprises a controller configured to analyse sensed characteristics at one or more predetermined positions in an image area of the display system and to relate the sensed characteristics to predetermined characteristics of a stimulus, when injected into the system, thereby to determine the presence of a fault in the system. The sensed characteristics may be sensed optically or non-optically. The stimulus may be optical or non-optical. The system may be used, for example, in a helmet mounted display system comprising a night vision camera (NVC), 10, and a head mounted display (HMD), 18. The system may inject an optical signal, via a fibre optic cable, 34, into the NVC for subsequent detection, via a further fibre optic cable, 38, at the HMD. The system is thus able to test the functionality of all the components in the system.

See-through curved eyepiece with patterned optical combiner

Multi-depth augmented reality display

A system comprising: an image realisation device 300 for realising a first image, projection optics 800 for rendering a virtual image corresponding to the first image on the screen of the head-up display and having an optical axis 810, and wherein the image realisation device comprises: a first image realisation surface at a first distance along the optical axis from the focal point of the projection optics, a second image realisation surface at a second different distance along the optical axis from the focal point of the projection optics, wherein the first and second image realisation surfaces overlap at least in part, and wherein at least of portion of each image realisation surface is switchable between a transparent state and an image realisation state such that the first image may be selectively realised on the first or second image realisation surface and projected through the projection optics rendering the second image on the screen of the head-up display at a first or second ...

System and method of locating a controller

HEAD UP ON AXIS DISPLAY SYSTEMS USING A SOLID OPTIC

DISPLAY COLLIMATOR SYSTEM INCLUDING A STANDBY RETICLE ARRANGEMENT

Augmented reality and artificial intelligence integrated interactice display platform

Head-up display

Head-up display

Head-up display 2 comprising: an image generator 23 with a light source (231, fig 5), a display (3, fig 4), a heat sink (238, fig 5), an optical system 25 and a transmissive screen 21 wherein the light source is arranged on a metal-ceramic substrate (4, fig 5) and having thermal contact with the heat sink. The metal-ceramic substrate and heatsink may be detachably connected to each other. The metal-ceramic substrate may have a thickness of less than 1mm.

Image projection

AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

SOURCE OF LIGHT AND INDICATOR

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SERVING FUNCTIONS IN A VEHICLE

ELEKTROCHROMI MIRROR WITH THIRD REFLECTORSCHICHT

TRANSPARENT HEAD UP LED INDICATOR

Apparatus for determining the pupil center

Bei einer Vorrichtung (102) zum Bestimmen der Pupillenmitte (406) eines Auges (208) einer Person (104) in einem Bild umfassend eine berührungsempfindliche Anzeigeeinrichtung (112) zum Anzeigen des Bildes mit dem Auge (208) der Person (104), eine Gestenerkennungseinrichtung zum Erkennen einer ersten vorbestimmten Geste (502), die beim Berühren der berührungsempfindlichen Anzeigeeinrichtung (112) durch einen Benutzer (108) erfolgt, eine Kontraständerungseinrichtung zum Ändern des Kontrasts des von der berührungsempfindlichen Anzeigeeinrichtung (112) angezeigten Bildes in Folge einer von der Gestenerkennungseinrichtung als erste vorbestimmte Geste (502) erkannten Berührung durch einen Benutzer (108), ist die Gestenerkennungseinrichtung eingerichtet, als erste vorbestimmte Geste eine Bewegung zweier in einem Abstand (D) zueinander die berührungsempfindliche Anzeigeeinrichtung (112) berührend eine orbitale Drehbewegung (502) um ein gemeinsames Drehzentrum ausführender Finger (504, 506) zu erkennen ...

DRIVING SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN EYEGLASS LENS OR MASK LENS WITH AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYMENT

TRANSPORTABLE COMMUNICATION RECEIVER WITH MINIATURIZED VIRTUAL ONE PICTURE ANNOUNCEMENT

INFORMATION INDICATION SYSTEM FOR AT LEAST ONE PERSON

Display system and method

Disclosed is a method of operation in a virtual image presentation system, the method comprising: detecting a head movement of an end user; determining respective resolutions for each of at least two portions of a frame in response to the detected head movement of the end user; modifying a first resolution of a first portion of the frame such that it is different from a second resolution of a second portion of the frame by adjusting a first slope of a first drive signal corresponding to the first portion of the frame such that it is different from a second slope of a second drive signal corresponding to the second portion of the frame; and displaying a virtual object to the end user based on the first and second resolutions of the respective first and second portions of the frame.

Edge sealant confinement and halo reduction for optical devices

Techniques are described for using confinement structures and/or pattern gratings to reduce or prevent the wicking of sealant polymer (e.g., glue) into the optically active areas of a multi-layered optical assembly. A multi-layered optical structure may include multiple layers of substrate imprinted with waveguide grating patterns. The multiple layers may be secured using an edge adhesive, such as a resin, epoxy, glue, and so forth. A confinement structure such as an edge pattern may be imprinted along the edge of each layer to control and confine the capillary flow of the edge adhesive and prevent the edge adhesive from wicking into the functional waveguide grating patterns of the layers. Moreover, the edge adhesive may be carbon doped or otherwise blackened to reduce the reflection of light off the edge back into the interior of the layer, thus improving the optical function of the assembly.

Near-Eye Display with Laser Diode Illumination

A near-eye display has a light-guide optical element (LOE) with two major parallel external surfaces. An image projector introduces image illumination into the LOE so as to propagate by internal reflection. The image projector includes one or more light-generating laser diode operated by a controller. A coupling-out arrangement includes a set of mutually parallel, partially-reflective surfaces associated with the LOE at an oblique angle to the major external surfaces for coupling the illumination out of the LOE towards the eye of the observer. The light-generating laser diode has a characteristic variation of coherence length of generated light as a function of diode actuation power. The controller actuates the laser diode at a level of diode actuation power that generates light with a coherence length that is less than twice a spacing between adjacent partially-reflective surfaces of the coupling-out arrangement.

Holographic object relay for light field display

Disclosed are systems and methods for redirecting light corresponding to a light field or holographic object such that imagery generated by a light field or other display is perceived by a viewer without having to address the display itself.

Combined head up display

PORTABLE MULTIMODE DISPLAY DEVICE

VEHICLE MOUNTED NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Display system and method

One embodiment is directed to a user display device comprising a housing frame mountable on the head of the user, a lens mountable on the housing frame and a projection sub system coupled to the housing frame to determine a location of appearance of a display object in a field of view of the user based at least in part on at least one of a detection of a head movement of the user and a prediction of a head movement of the user, and to project the display object to the user based on the determined location of appearance of the display object.

Wearable user interface for use with ocular surgical console

An ocular surgical system includes a surgical console having a fluidics subsystem, an input pedal subsystem, and a phacoemulsification subsystem. It also includes a wearable user interface in communication with the console. The wearable user interface comprising an interface display having a centrally disposed surgical viewing area and having a peripheral data display region configured to display data relating to the surgery or the console. The peripheral data display region may display information received from the surgical console.

Wearable vision redirecting devices

The present disclosure relates to cantilevered and divergent view wearable optical systems that redirect an optical path, and provide for optimal ergonomics coupled with vision enhancement and vision magnification. Methods of use, devices, and kits are also contemplated.

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.

Beam combiner for use in a head-mounted display device and beam splitter

A beam combiner for combining a first beam cluster with a second beam cluster that is not parallel to the first, to form a common beam cluster. The beam combiner includes a transparent body for the first beam cluster, which has a superimposition region that is encountered by the first beam cluster as it passes through the body. The superimposition region is split into a first section and a second section. Only the first section formed from interspaced reflective and/or refractive deflection elements causes a deflection of the second beam cluster by reflection and/or refraction, such that the first beam cluster forms the common beam cluster with the deflected second beam cluster once it has left the body.

Очки дополненной реальности

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для формирования дополненной реальности, в частности к очкам дополненной реальности.Заявленные очки дополненной реальности содержат каркас 1, оптический элемент 2, светоотражающий элемент 3 и разделитель 4. Каркас 1 выполнен с возможностью крепления на голове пользователя и размещения дисплея. Оптический элемент 2 содержит по одной линзе Френеля 6 для каждого глаза. Светоотражающий элемент 3 расположен под углом к оптическому элементу 2 для обеспечения проекции света от дисплея на оптическую систему глаза пользователя. Оптический элемент 2 расположен от места 5 размещения дисплея на расстоянии, соответствующем фокусному расстоянию оптического элемента 2. Пространство между местом 5 размещения дисплея и оптическим элементом 2 разделено разделителем 4 с возможностью отделения света от дисплея для левого и правого глаз пользователя.Технический результат - увеличение четкости изображения, формируемого очками дополненной реальности с оптическим элементом на основе линз Френеля от излучения дисплея. 1 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил. Ц 172721 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) 22 ий п РЦ ‘’ (50) МПК С02С 7/00 (2006.01) С02В 2701 (2006.01) к 17 Ы4 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017101316, 16.01.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.01.2017 Дата регистрации: 21.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 16.01.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 21.07.2017 Бюл. № 21 Адрес для переписки: 109456, Москва, Рязанский пр-кт, 75, кори. 4, 1- ая башня, 7 этаж, ООО "ФПБ "ГАРДИУМ" (72) Автор(ы): Золин Александр Владимирович (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Золин Александр Владимирович (КП) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: 0» 2016109712 АТ, 21.04.2016. 05 20160259169 АТ, 08.09.2016. ЕР 3070511 А2, 21.09.2016. 05 5712649 А, 27.01.1998. 05 2002196554 АЛ, 26.12.2002. (54) ОЧКИ ДОПОЛНЕННОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам ...

Оптическое устройство для формирования изображений дополненной реальности

Оптическое устройство для формирования изображений дополненной реальности относится к области оптического приборостроения. Оптическое устройство содержит микродисплей, систему освещения микродисплея с источником видимого электромагнитного излучения и конденсором, фокусирующий оптический элемент, формирующий излучение на бесконечность, поляризационный светоделитель, расположенный между системой освещения микродисплея и микродисплеем с возможностью направления излучения от микродисплея через фокусирующий оптический элемент в волновод, который включает средство ввода видимого электромагнитного излучения, выполненное в виде отражающего зеркала, и средство вывода видимого электромагнитного излучения и перенаправления пучков излучения с информацией во входной зрачок глаза наблюдателя, выполненный в виде хотя бы одной полупрозрачной отражающей поверхности с многослойным интерференционным покрытием с возможностью селекции оптического излучения по углу падения и по поляризации. Технический результат - упрощение конструкции, уменьшение габаритных размеров и веса волновода, а также улучшение качества передаваемого изображения. 5 з.п. ф -лы, 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 402 U1 (51) МПК G02B 27/01 (2006.01) G02B 27/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G02B 27/0101 (2017.08); G02B 27/18 (2017.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017122489, 26.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 13.06.2018 17.04.2017 BY u20170132 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 8220966 B2, 17.07.2012. RU (45) Опубликовано: 13.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 (54) ОПТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ ДОПОЛНЕННОЙ РЕАЛЬНОСТИ (57) Реферат: Оптическое устройство для формирования электромагнитного излучения, выполненное в изображений дополненной реальности относится виде отражающего зеркала, и средство вывода к области оптического приборостроения. видимого электромагнитного ...

Information System and Method for Providing Information Using a Holographic Element

An information system and a method for providing information in correlation with light that is incident on an eye includes a holographic element disposed in front of the eye and a device capable of recording optical signals which detects light that is incident on the eye via the holographic element. The device capable of recording optical signals detects light which is diffracted by the holographic element before the light impinges on the eye such that the diffracted light does not enter the eye.

Eye gaze user interface and method

A software controlled user interface and method for an eye gaze controlled device, designed to accommodate angular accuracy versus time averaging tradeoffs for eye gaze direction sensors. The method can scale between displaying a small to large number of different eye gaze target symbols at any given time, yet still transmit a large array of different symbols to outside devices with minimal user training. At least part of the method may be implemented by way of a virtual window onto the surface of a virtual cylinder, with eye gaze sensitive symbols that can be rotated by eye gaze thus bringing various groups of symbols into view, and then selected by continual gazing. Specific examples of use of this interface and method on an eyeglasses-like head-mountable, vision-controlled, device are disclosed, along with various operation examples including sending and receiving text messages, control of robotic devices and control of remote vehicles.

Reflective liquid crystal display panel and device using same

There is disclosed an active matrix reflective liquid crystal display panel on which an active matrix circuit is integrated with peripheral driver circuits. Metal lines in the peripheral driver circuits are formed simultaneously with pixel electrodes. Thus, neither the process sequence nor the structure is complicated.

Optical reflection element

An optical reflection element has a frame-shaped supporting body, a first oscillator and a second oscillator each having a meander shape, and a mirror portion. A line segment connecting a joining position between the mirror portion and the first oscillator to a joining position between the supporting body and the first oscillator, and a line segment connecting a joining position of the mirror portion and the second oscillator to a joining position of the supporting body and the second oscillator cross a mirror portion central axis. An outer circumference of at least any one of turn portions of the first oscillator and the second oscillator is deviated from a first end portion axis that is parallel to the mirror portion central axis and extends along a first side of the mirror portion. Alternatively, an outer circumference of at least any one of the turn portions of the first oscillator and the second oscillator is deviated from a second end portion axis T 2 that is parallel to the mirror portion central axis and extends along a second side parallel to the first side of the mirror portion. At least any one of these two conditions is satisfied.

Remote telepresence gaze direction

A method and apparatus for controlling a live avatar include features for directing the live avatar gaze to be consistent with a remote operator's view of the live avatar's surroundings. Indication of gaze direction may be continuously provided to the live avatar using movable optics, for example a heads-up display, or a movable optical prism or lens. Gaze direction or operator commands may be communicated using a haptic device. Video and control streams from multiple live avatars may be aggregated through a host server and allocated via an online interface to multiple prospective remote operators.

Head-mounted display with biological state detection

Control of a head-mounted display includes providing a head-mounted display, the head-mounted display includes a switchable viewing area that is switched between a transparent viewing state and an information viewing state. The transparent viewing state is transparent with respect to the viewing area and enables a user of the head-mounted display to view the scene outside the head-mounted display in the user's line of sight. The information viewing state is opaque with respect to the viewing area and displays information in the switchable viewing area visible to a user of the head-mounted display. A user-state detector provides an external stimulus notification in response to a detected change in the biological state of the user and causes the viewing state to automatically switch in response to the external stimulus notification.

Methods of Forming 3D Real Images Floating in Space and Display Systems Utilizing Such Methods

An optical system that projects a real image to a location in free space and includes one or more features located along the optical path that enhance the viewability of the real image. The optical system includes a converging element for converging a portion of source light so as to form the real image. One viewability-enhancing features is the use of a broadband reflector-polarizer having high transmitting and reflecting efficiencies. Another viewability-enhancing features is the use of polarizing elements having substantially matched bandwidth responses and/or comprising an achromatic design. An additional viewability-enhancing feature is the use of a wide-view film to increase the viewing angle of the image.

Variable Transparency Heads Up Displays

A heads up display presents images to a user. A background is located behind the heads up display. The heads up display is operable to vary the transparency of the images such that images alone are viewable, the background is viewable through the images, or the background is viewable but the images are not. The heads up display may vary the transparency of the images by varying the transparency of a display screen. Alternatively, the heads up display may record the background using a visual recording element and may combine the recorded background with the images such to overlay the images over the recorded background. The, the display screen may display the images. Alternatively, the display screen may be a projection screen upon which an image projector projects the images. The heads up display may also include an illumination element that illuminates the background when not sufficiently illuminated.

Light guide plate and virtual image display device equipped with the same

The sizes of the respective reflecting units vary in the image take-out section along the Z direction in association with the state of the total reflection angle in the light guide section. Thus, it becomes possible to keep the sufficient effective light beam width of the image light input thereto in all of the reflecting units. Therefore, the deterioration in the image light caused by the reflection in the reflecting units can be avoided, and as a result, the degradation of the resolution of the image due to the virtual image light thus emitted can be prevented.

Method for optimizing and/or manufacturing eyeglass lenses

A method for determining an optical eyeglass lenses design for a viewer comprising the successive steps of: showing the viewer a stereoscopic scene, said scene being shown with optical effects of the first lens design; expressing the viewer's opinion; showing the viewer a stereoscopic scene including optical effects of a modified lens design; introducing a relative movement between the viewer and the shown stereoscopic scene, and said scene being shown with the modified lens optical effects; expressing again the viewer's opinion; repeating the three last steps up to viewer's satisfaction. A system for customizing vision correction suitable to implement said method. Related computer program for dynamically calculating a stereoscopic image. Related computer program for actuating an electro-active component.

Light control in head mounted displays

A see-through head mounted display apparatus with reduced eyeglow is disclosed. Two images of a scene are combined and presented to a user, the combined image including portions of reflected image light and light from a see-through view of an external environment. The apparatus includes a light control element to block escaping portions of image light and reflected portions of scene light, while allowing incoming scene light to be transmitted from the external environment. The images are produced using a partially reflecting mirror and a light control element. A portion of scene light is transmitted through the partially reflecting mirror and is combined with a portion of image light reflected from the partially reflecting mirror. A light control element is used to block a portion of the image light and a portion of the scene light to reduce eyeglow.

Automatic focus improvement for augmented reality displays

An augmented reality system provides improved focus of real and virtual objects. A see-through display device includes a variable focus lens a user looks through. A focal region adjustment unit automatically focuses the variable focus lens in a current user focal region. A microdisplay assembly attached to the see-through display device generates a virtual object for display in the user's current focal region by adjusting its focal region. The variable focus lens may also be adjusted to provide one or more zoom features. Visual enhancement of an object may also be provided to improve a user's perception of an object.

Electronic publication viewer, method for viewing electronic publication, program, and integrated circuit

An electronic publication viewer ( 1000 ) includes a display target specifying unit ( 1100 ) that specifies a display target page and the position and size of the display target region, a page structure data obtaining unit ( 1200 ) that obtains page structure data corresponding to the display target page, a rendering unit ( 1300 ) that generates the display image data corresponding to the position and size of the display target region, a display image data caching unit ( 1400 ) that caches the display image data, and a display control unit ( 1500 ) that causes the display image data obtained from the rendering unit ( 1300 ) or the display image data caching unit ( 1400 ) in a position of a display unit superimposed on the display target region.

Comprehension and intent-based content for augmented reality displays

A method and system that enhances a user's experience when using a near eye display device, such as a see-through display device or a head mounted display device is provided. The user's intent to interact with one or more objects in the scene is determined. An optimized image is generated for the user based on the user's intent. The optimized image is displayed to the user, via the see-through display device. The optimized image visually enhances the appearance of objects that the user intends to interact with in the scene and diminishes the appearance of objects that the user does not intend to interact with in the scene. The optimized image can visually enhance the appearance of the objects that increase the user's comprehension. The optimized image is displayed to the user, via the see-through display device.

Sound information display device, sound information display method, and program

A sound information display device including: a plurality of sound collecting units; an information obtaining unit that obtains positional information and sound information of a sound source based on collected sound information of the plurality of sound collecting units; a display data generation unit that generates display data for displaying sound information that is obtained by the information obtaining unit overlaid on a visual image at a position that corresponds to positional information that is obtained by the information obtaining unit within the visual image; and a head-mounted image display unit that displays sound information of a sound source overlaid on the visual information at a position that corresponds to the sound source within the visual image based on display data that is generated by the display data generation unit.

Monocular display apparatus

An apparatus for viewing of an image of a scene, including a monocular device worn by a viewer which includes a first display for displaying a first two-dimensional image of the scene with a first perspective to one eye of the viewer. a second display for displaying a second two-dimensional image of the scene with a second perspective to the other eye of the viewer, wherein the first perspective of the scene is different from the second perspective of the scene so that the viewer perceives a three dimensional image of the scene, while another viewer of the second display, that is not wearing a monocular device, views the two-dimensional image of the scene.

Display device

A display device having a light-emitting element and a see-through capability, with which a variety of display modes can be exhibited depending on a use application or situation. In such a display device having a see-through capability, between a first display portion having pixels including dual-emission type light-emitting elements and a second display portion having a light-scattering liquid crystal layer, a shutter-shaped light-blocking unit is provided so that a variety of display modes can be exhibited depending on use applications or situations by selecting modes of the first display portion, the second display portion, and the shutter-shaped light-blocking unit.

Ar glasses with sensor and user action based control of external devices with feedback

This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the eyepiece includes sensor and user action based control of external devices with feedback.

Ar glasses with state triggered eye control interaction with advertising facility

This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the eyepiece includes a state triggered eye control interaction with advertising facility.

Ar glasses with event and sensor input triggered user action capture device control of ar eyepiece facility

This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the eyepiece includes event and sensor input triggered user action capture device control.

System and method for presenting virtual and augmented reality scenes to a user

A method according to a preferred embodiment can include providing an embeddable interface for a virtual or augmented reality scene, determining a real orientation of a viewer representative of a viewing orientation relative to a projection matrix, and determining a user orientation of a viewer representative of a viewing orientation relative to a nodal point. The method of the preferred embodiment can further include orienting the scene within the embeddable interface and displaying the scene within the embeddable interface on a device.

See-through near-eye display glasses with a small scale image source

This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content, wherein the image source comprises a lighting system that directs light from a light source to a curved polarizing film that reflects a portion of the light to a reflective image display. The ratio of the height of the curved polarizing film to the width of the reflective image display is less than 1:1.

Control systems and methods for head-mounted information systems

A head-mounted information system is provided, the head-mounted information system comprising a frame configured to be mounted on a head of a user, a display unit coupled to the frame, a sensor unit coupled to the frame comprising one or more motion sensors, and, a processor unit coupled to the frame and connected to receive signals from the motion sensors. The processor unit comprises a processor and a memory accessible by the processor. The processor unit is configured to monitor the received signals and enter a gesture control mode upon detection of a gesture control enable signal. In the gesture control mode the processor is configured to convert signals received from the motion sensors into menu navigation commands.

See-through near-eye display glasses including an auto-brightness control for the display brightness based on the brightness in the environment

This disclosure concerns an interactive head-mounted eyepiece with an integrated processor for handling content for display and an integrated image source for introducing the content to an optical assembly through which the user views a surrounding environment and the displayed content. The image source includes an auto-brightness control that controls the brightness of the displayed content based on the brightness in the environment.

Semiconductor light emitting device and head mount display device

A semiconductor light emitting device includes a thin-film semiconductor light emitting element, a substrate, a first insulation layer having a surface to which the thin-film semiconductor light emitting element is bonded, a first metal layer composed of aluminum and disposed on a side of the first insulation layer facing the substrate, and a second insulation layer disposed between the first insulation layer and the first metal layer.

Opto-electronic display assembly

An electronic display arrangement for taking light signals forming an image emitted from a miniature screen ( 2 ) and referred to as a screen image, and for conveying them to the eye (O) of a user to enable a virtual image (I) to be viewed, the arrangement having a miniature screen control device having an arrangement for subdividing a source image into N screen images (I E ) and in that it includes a mosaicing device ( 3 ) having an exit viewport ( 10 ) and serving to convey the N screen images in a manner in which they are spatially offset from one another and time shifted from one another at a period (τ) shorter than the remanence time of the retina of the eye divided by N, each screen image (I E ) being conveyed towards the eye of the wearer for viewing a virtual sub-image (I N ), the N resulting and adjacent virtual sub-images together forming said virtual image (I) in full, said mosaicing device ( 3 ) being constituted by a light polarization control element ( 5 ) and by an element ( 7 ) for spatially reconstructing the virtual image (I). A mosaicing device has a light pipe ( 6 ) of material that is transparent in the visible domain and said light pipe is disposed between said control element ( 5 ) and said element for spatially reconstructing the virtual image.

Head-up display device

The head-up display device sequentially displays a virtual image (51V) of a guide light from one end of a reflector (30) side, in the back inside of a virtual image 83V of an opening bezel formed into a square frame displayed along an outer edge of a projection area (71) of a window shield, and further displays a virtual image (20V) of display information in the back thereof. The amount of travel of the virtual images (51V) of the guide light when the reflector provided in the head-up display device rotates is smaller than the amount of travel of the virtual image (20V) of the display information. Therefore, even if the virtual image 20V of the display information falls outside the projection area, the virtual images 51V of the guide light remain in the projection area, and are displayed.

Substrate Guided Relay with Image Compensation

A display system includes a substrate guided relay and a scanning projector. The scanning projector exhibits a brightness variation on a resonant scanning axis, and the substrate guided relay exhibits a brightness variation along a length of an output coupler. The scanning projector includes a brightness compensation circuit to compensate for both the brightness variation caused by the resonant scanning and the brightness variation along the length of the output coupler.

System and Method for Operating a Helmet Mounted Display

A display system comprises a transparent display device mountable on the head of a user. A scene of an environment is visible to the user through the transparent display device. The system further comprises a user interface image adapted for display on the display device. The user interface image remains fixed relative to the scene as the user and the display device move within the environment. The display system also comprises an indicator image adapted for display on the display device. The indicator is movable relative to the user interface image in response to movement of the user's head.

Information source for mobile communicators

An information source device adapted to be in communication with a plurality of users includes a receiver adapted to determine a time-of-visual-gaze duration of a user viewing the information source device, a transmitter adapted to wirelessly transmit information to the user when the time-of-visual-gaze duration exceeds a pre-determined value.

method of aligning a helmet mounted display

A method and system of aligning a helmet mounted display mounted to a helmet is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of;—aligning a first helmet mounted display guide symbol with a reference direction;—selecting the alignment of the first helmet mounted display guide symbol with the reference direction;—aligning a first stabilised guide symbol, starting at the position of the aligned first symbol, with a reference direction, the first stabilised symbol being stabilised to reduce the movement of the stabilised symbol with respect to the reference direction in response to movements of the head of the user;—selecting the alignment of the first stabilised guide symbol with the reference direction;—aligning a second helmet mounted display guide symbol with the reference direction;—selecting the alignment of the second helmet mounted display guide symbol with the reference direction;—aligning a second stabilised guide symbol, starting at the position of the aligned second symbol, with a reference direction, the second stabilised symbol being stabilised to reduce the movement of the stabilised symbol with respect to the reference direction in response to movements of the head of the user; —selecting the alignment of the second stabilised display guide symbol with the reference direction;—determining a relative position and orientation between the helmet and the display mounted to the helmet according to the positions and orientations of the helmet at said alignments.

Back lit mirror with media display device

A combination mirror and media display device assembly is provided. The combination mirror and media display device includes a mirror platform having a media display device viewing area and a media display device coupled to the mirror platform. The media display device is positioned to display images through the media display device viewing area.

Method of Manufacturing Thin Film Transistor

The object of the present invention is to form a low-concentration impurity region with good accuracy in a top gate type TFT. Phosphorus is added to a semiconductor layer by using a pattern made of a conductive film as a mask to form an N-type impurity region in a self-alignment manner. A positive photoresist is applied to a substrate so as to cover the pattern and then is exposed to light applied to the back of the substrate and then is developed, whereby a photoresist 110 is formed. The pattern is etched by using the photoresist pattern as an etching mask to form a gate electrode. A channel forming region, a source region, a drain region, and low-concentration impurity regions, are formed in the semiconductor layer in a self-alignment manner by using the gate electrode as a doping mask.

Composite glass pane as head-up display

A composite glass pane comprising at least an upper pane, a lower pane, and an intermediate layer between the upper pane and the lower pane is described.

Image relay waveguide and method of producing same

Described are embodiments of a process including patterning one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, and etching one or more reflectors in the surface, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material. Also described are process embodiments for forming a molded waveguide including preparing a waveguide mold, the waveguide mold comprising a master mold including one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a master mold material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material, injecting a waveguide material into the waveguide mold, and releasing the molded waveguide from the waveguide mold.

Systems for displaying images on portable display devices and head-mountable displays, methods for controlling such systems, and computer-readable storage media storing instructions for controlling such systems

A system includes a head-mountable display and a portable information processor. The portable information processor includes a determination device that determines whether communication between a head-mountable display and the portable information processor is enabled. The portable information processor includes an identification device that identifies at least a portion of image data that is displayed by the portable information processor. The portable information processor includes a transmitter that transmits the identified at least a portion of the image data to the head-mountable display when the determination device determines that communication between the head-mountable display and the portable information processor is enabled. The head-mountable display includes a receiver that receives the identified at least a portion of the image data from the portable information processor. The head-mountable display includes a display that displays the identified at least a portion of the image data.

Methods and Systems for a Virtual Input Device

The present application discloses systems and methods for a virtual input device. In one example, the virtual input device includes a projector and a camera. The projector projects a pattern onto a surface. The camera captures images that can be interpreted by a processor to determine actions. The projector may be mounted on an arm of a pair of eyeglasses and the camera may be mounted on an opposite arm of the eyeglasses. A pattern for a virtual input device can be projected onto a “display hand” of a user, and the camera may be able to detect when the user uses an opposite hand to select items of the virtual input device. In another example, the camera may detect when the display hand is moving and interpret display hand movements as inputs to the virtual input device, and/or realign the projection onto the moving display hand.

Whole image scanning mirror display system

An optical apparatus includes an image source, a scanning mirror, an actuator, and a scanning controller. The image source outputs an image by simultaneously projecting a two-dimensional array of image pixels representing a whole portion of the image. The scanning mirror is positioned in an optical path of the image to reflect the image. The actuator is coupled to the scanning mirror to selectively adjust the scanning mirror about at least one axis. The scanning controller is coupled to the actuator to control a position of the scanning mirror about the at least one axis. The scanning controller includes logic to continuously and repetitiously adjust the position of the scanning mirror to cause the image to be scanned over an eyebox area that is larger than the whole portion of the image.

Head-up display apparatus

A display image to be projected onto a projection surface is formed on an imaging surface of a screen member at time of projecting the display image onto the projection surface. A projector is adapted to project a light, which forms the display image on the imaging surface. The imaging surface is formed as a convex surface that limits a curvature of field of the virtual image.

Biological body state assessment device

Disclosed is a biological body state assessment device capable of accurately assessing an absentminded state of a driver. The biological body state assessment device first acquires face image data of a face image capturing camera, detects an eye open time and a face direction left/right angle of a driver from face image data, calculates variation in the eye open time of the driver and variation in the face direction left/right angle of the driver, and performs threshold processing on the variation in the eye open time and the variation in the face direction left/right angle to detect the absentminded state of the driver. The biological body state assessment device assesses the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness of the driver in the future using a line fitting method on the basis of an absentminded detection flag and the variation in the eye open time, and when it is assessed that there is the possibility of the occurrence of drowsiness, estimates an expected drowsiness occurrence time of the driver.

Decentered optical system, and image display apparatus and imaging apparatus using the decentered optical system

A decentered optical system includes a decentered prism which is located in opposition to the image display device, in which there are at least three optical surfaces mutually decentered with at least two thereof being in rotationally asymmetric shape, and which is filled inside with a medium having a refractive index of greater than 1, and a decentered lens which is interposed between the viewer's eyeball and the decentered prism, and is made up of mutually decentered two surfaces and filled inside with a medium having a refractive index of greater than 1, and in which on the image display device side with respect to an on-axis chief ray incident from the center of the image display device on the center of an exit pupil, there is a lens portion having positive power, and on an opposite side thereof, there is a lens portion having negative power.

Method and apparatus for a near-to-eye display

An eyepiece for a head mounted display includes an illumination module, an end reflector, a viewing region, and a polarization rotator. The illumination module provides CGI light along a forward propagation path within the eyepiece. The end reflector is disposed at an opposite end of the eyepiece from the illumination module to reflect the CGI light back along a reverse propagation path within the eyepiece. The viewing is disposed between the illumination module and the end reflector and includes an out-coupling polarizing beam splitter (“PBS”). The out-coupling PBS passes the CGI light traveling along the forward propagation path and redirects the CGI light traveling along the reverse propagation path out of an eye-ward side of the eyepiece. The polarization rotator is disposed in the forward and reverse propagation paths between the out-coupling PBS and the end reflector.

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.

Optical reflection element

An optical reflection element includes a frame, a meandrous vibrating part having an outer end connected with an inside of the frame, and a mirror part supported by an inner end of the meandrous vibrating part. The meandrous vibrating part has a meandrous shape that includes curved portions and vibrating beams alternately connected with the curved portions. A curvature of respective one of the curved portions is smaller than a curvature of at least one of the curved portions which is located closer to the inner end than the respective one of the curved portions. This optical reflection element has a large deflection angle of the mirror part.

Image display apparatus

An image display apparatus includes a plurality of display elements each configured to display an original image, and an observation optical system configured to introduce light fluxes from the plurality of display elements to an exit pupil via a plurality of optical units, and to present a combined image. When a decentering section of each optical unit is defined as a section formed by a principal ray of the light flux introduced to the same image point in the combined image when the principal ray is reflected, the plurality of optical units are arranged so that decentering sections of the plurality of optical units are parallel. The plurality of display elements includes two neighboring display elements, and display planes of the two display elements partially display the same image.

Locking Mechanism Based on Unnatural Movement of Head-Mounted Display

A wearable computer determines unnatural movements of a head-mounted display (HMD) and triggers a locking mechanism. In one embodiment, the wearable computer receives movement data from one or more sensors and determines that the movement of the HMD is unnatural. In one embodiment, the wearable computer receives movement data from one or more sensors and determines that the HMD is being worn by an unauthorized user. In response to determining an unnatural movement and/or an unauthorized user wearing the HMD, the wearable computer triggers a locking mechanism, which can beneficially provide security measures for the wearable computer.

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.

Optical observation device with at least one visual observation beam path

An optical observation device with at least one visual observation beam path, includes 1. Optical observation device with at least one visual observation beam path , which has at leastan objective lens, that is to be turned in an operating position to a target object to be observed and images the target object,an eyepiece to be turned to an eye of an observer,an Abbe König prism system, Porro prism system or Schmidt Pechan prism system, arranged in the at least one visual observation beam path between the objective lens and the eyepiece, for image inversion of the at least one visual observation beam path,a display device for displaying an additional image in the visual observation beam path to the observer, anda device for image superposition, which has a holographic optical element, and which uses the holographic optical element to superpose onto the image of the display device the image of the target object to be observed in an intermediate image plane of the visual observation beam path, wherein the Abbe König prism system, the Porro prism system or the Schmidt Pechan prism system is provided with the at least one holographic optical element of the at least one device for image superposition.2. Optical observation device according to claim 1 , wherein the holographic optical element effects a deflection of the light claim 1 , which is to be superposed claim 1 , of the image of the display device in the at least one visual observation beam path.3. Optical observation device according to claim 1 , wherein the holographic optical element additionally effects an imaging claim 1 , a collimation and/or a wavelength selection of the light claim 1 , which is to be superposed claim 1 , of the display device.4. Optical observation device according to claim 1 , wherein that the holographic optical element is designed to be a transmitting element claim 1 , in particular a transmission diffraction grating.5. Optical observation device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Optical device and virtual image display

An optical device includes: a light guide plate receiving, for each of N types of wavelength bands, a plurality of parallel light beams with different incident angles each corresponding to view angles, and guiding the received parallel light beams; a first and a second volume hologram gratings of reflection type having a diffraction configuration which includes N types of interference fringes each corresponding to the N types of wavelength bands, and diffracting/reflecting the parallel light beams. The optical device satisfies for each wavelength band, a relationship of ‘P>L’, where ‘L’ represents a central diffraction wavelength in the first and second volume hologram gratings, defined for a parallel light beam corresponding to a central view angle, and ‘P’ represents a peak wavelength of the parallel light beams.

Personal Audio/Visual System Providing Allergy Awareness

A system provides a recommendation of food items to a user based on nutritional preferences of the user, using a head-mounted display device (HMDD) worn by the user. In a store, a forward-facing camera of the HMDD captures an image of a food item. The food item can be identified by the image, such as based on packaging of the food item. Nutritional parameters of the food item are compared to nutritional preferences of the user to determine whether the food item is recommended. The HMDD displays an augmented reality image to the user indicating whether the food item is recommended. If the food item is not recommended, a substitute food item can be identified. The nutritional preferences can indicate food allergies, preferences for low calorie foods and so forth. In a restaurant, the HMDD can recommend menu selections for a user.

Display device

A display device ( 1 ) includes a light source ( 101 ) which outputs laser light, an illumination optical system ( 102 ) which emits the laser light as illumination light, a spatial modulation element ( 103 ) which diffracts the illumination light by displaying a diffraction pattern, and a wearing section ( 111 ) for wearing on a user's head. A positional relationship between the spatial modulation element ( 103 ) and an expected eye position ( 191 a ), which is expected to be a position of an eye ( 190 ) of the user, is fixed in a state where the wearing section ( 111 ) is worn on the user's head. The spatial modulation element ( 103 ) displays, as the diffraction pattern, a diffraction pattern by which a fictive image is displayed to the user due to diffracted light, which has been diffracted by the diffraction pattern, reaching the expected eye position ( 191 a ).

Vehicular projection system

A vehicular projection system including a projection apparatus, a beam splitting module, and two projection screens is provided. The projection apparatus provides at least one image light beam. The beam splitting module divides the image light beam into a first image light beam and a second image light beam. The two projection screens receive the first image light beam and the second image light beam respectively. Each of the first image light beam and the second image light beam respectively forms an image on one of the two projection screens corresponding thereto.

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. 1. An optical display assembly comprising:a support bar defining first and second ends, the first end of the support bar being attached or attachable to a first lateral portion of a wearable support structure, the second end of the support bar being attached or attachable to a second lateral portion of the support structure, the support bar being disposed across at least a portion of a posterior region of the support structure; andat least one optical element supported by the support bar, the optical element comprising a connector having a proximal end being attachable to the support bar, the optical element further comprising a transmission surface being carried by the connector, the transmission surface being configured to receive optical data for displaying the optical data in the wearer's field of view.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support bar can be removably positioned within the field of view of the wearer.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the support bar is removably positioned within the field of view of the wearer by moving the support bar between a retracted position and a deployed position relative to the support structure for adjusting the support bar relative to an optical centerline of a retina of the wearer.4. The optical element of claim 1 , wherein the support bar pivots relative to the support structure.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connector is adjustable relative to the optical centerline of ...

Compact wearable display

There is provided a wearable display comprising a light source emitting light of a first wavelength; a first SBG device having a front side and a rear side; first and second transparent plates sandwiching said SBG device; independently switchable transparent electrode elements applied to the opposing surfaces of said transparent plates, a means for spatio-temporally modulating light from the light source to provide image light and a means for coupling the image light into the light guide formed by the two transparent plates and the SBG device. The SBG device comprises a multiplicity of selectively switchable grating regions. The SBG device diffracts image into the pupil of an eye.

Eye Gaze Detection to Determine Speed of Image Movement

A wearable computing device or a head-mounted display (HMD) may be configured to track the gaze axis of an eye of the wearer. In particular, the device may be configured to observe movement of a wearer's pupil and, based on the movement, determine inputs to a user interface. For example, using eye gaze detection, the HMD may change a tracking rate of a displayed virtual image based on where the user is looking. Gazing at the center of the HMD field of view may, for instance, allow for fine movements of the virtual display. Gazing near an edge of the HMD field of view may provide coarser movements.

Adaptive Projector

An apparatus for processing data includes a projector, which is configured to project content onto at least a part of a scene. A processor is configured to detect a location of an eye of a person in the scene and to control the projector so as to reduce an intensity of the projected content in an area of the eye.

EMBEDDED GRATING STRUCTURE

An optical device comprising an optical grating structure embedded between media of substantially the same optical refractive index, the structure having an optical coating at the interface between the two media, wherein the structure comprises grating facets inclined relative to the interface plane such that, in use, anomalous optical effects due to coating are substantially reduced. 1. An optical device comprising an optical grating structure embedded between media of substantially the same optical refractive index , the structure having an optical coating at the interface between the two media , wherein the structure comprises grating facets inclined relative to the interface plane such that , in use , anomalous optical effects due to coating are substantially reduced.2. An optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the grating facets are inclined relative to the interface plane at angles between 0° and 70°.3. An optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the grating facets are curved.4. An optical device according to claim 1 , wherein the optical coating reflects visible or near-visible light.5. An optical device according to claim 4 , wherein the optical coating reflects substantially red light.6. An optical device according to claim 4 , wherein the optical coating reflects substantially blue light.7. A system comprisingan optical device according to any preceding claim;a projector arranged in use to project images on the grating structure; anda colour filter positioned between the projector and the grating structure.8. The system according to claim 7 , wherein the optical device claim 7 , the projector claim 7 , and the colour filter are components of a spectacle.9. A method of displaying images claim 7 , the method including the steps of:providing an optical device comprising an optical grating structure and embedded between media of substantially the same optical refractive index, the structure having an optical coating at the interface between the two ...

Enhanced display for breathing apparatus masks

Various embodiments provide a self contained breathing apparatus mask including a visor, a wireless communication device configured to receive information, and a display connected to the wireless communication device and configured to display the received information to a user wearing the mask. The display may be positioned on the breathing apparatus mask such that the user may simultaneously see the display and look through the visor.

System and Method for Augmented and Virtual Reality

One embodiment is directed to a system for enabling two or more users to interact within a virtual world comprising virtual world data, comprising a computer network comprising one or more computing devices, the one or more computing devices comprising memory, processing circuitry, and software stored at least in part in the memory and executable by the processing circuitry to process at least a portion of the virtual world data; wherein at least a first portion of the virtual world data originates from a first user virtual world local to a first user, and wherein the computer network is operable to transmit the first portion to a user device for presentation to a second user, such that the second user may experience the first portion from the location of the second user, such that aspects of the first user virtual world are effectively passed to the second user.

Optical device and charging system including the same

An optical device including: one or more optical components configured to be electrically actuated such that light transmission states are variable, a driver circuit for the optical components, a power source unit for driving the optical components, a pair of rims for supporting the optical components, a pair of temples having front and rear ends and being connected at the front ends to the pair of rims, and a pair of earpieces formed at the rear ends of the pair of temples. The power source unit includes a secondary battery, and a power receiver coil for charging the secondary battery. The secondary battery includes a case made of a non-magnetic material.

HEADS-UP DISPLAY SYSTEM

A heads-up display system suitable for use in a vehicle. The system includes a projector configured to project a projected image. A faceted reflector is included to overlay a dashboard area of the vehicle and define an array of reflective facets. Each facet is configured to reflect cooperatively a portion of the projected image to form a reflected image directed toward a windshield of the vehicle. A light diffusive layer is included to diffuse the reflected portion of the projected image such that the reflected image can be seen by an occupant of the vehicle as a reflection in the windshield. A light control film interposed between the windshield and the faceted reflector is included to propagate preferentially the projected image and thereby reduce the occurrence of ambient light washout of the reflected image being displayed. 1. A heads-up display system suitable for use in a vehicle , said system comprising:a projector configured to project a projected image;a faceted reflector configured to overlay a dashboard area of the vehicle and define an array of reflective facets, wherein each facet is configured to reflect cooperatively a portion of the projected image to form a reflected image directed toward a windshield of the vehicle;a light diffusive layer configured to diffuse the reflected portion of the projected image such that the reflected image can be seen by an occupant of the vehicle as a reflection in the windshield; anda light control film interposed between the windshield and the faceted reflector, said film configured to propagate preferentially the projected image.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the faceted reflector claim 1 , the light diffusive layer claim 1 , and the light control film are integrated to form an image reflector assembly.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said windshield is characterized as a standard windshield.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said projector comprises a scanning laser.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said ...

Head-Angle-Trigger-Based Action

Methods and devices for applying at least one manipulative action to a selected content object are disclosed. In one aspect, a head-mounted-device (HMD) system includes at least one processor and data storage with user-interface logic executable by the at least one processor to apply at least one manipulative action to a displayed content object based on received data that indicates a first direction in which the HMD is tilted and an extent to which the HMD is tilted in the first direction. The at least one manipulative action is applied to a degree corresponding to the indicated extent to which the HMD is tilted in the first direction.

HALF MIRROR AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

There is provided an image display apparatus which enables an image displayed on a display device to be viewed through a half mirror. The half mirror includes two translucent resin substrates formed from resin, a metallic film composed Ag and disposed between the resin substrates, and dielectric films disposed between the metallic film and the resin substrates, respectively. Each of the dielectric films includes an SiOlayer provided on the corresponding one of the substrates, an AlOlayer provided on the SiOlayer, and a ZrOlayer provided on the AlOlayer. 1. A half mirror comprising:a pair of resin substrates formed from translucent resin;a metallic film at least containing Ag and disposed between the resin substrates; anda pair of dielectric films disposed between the metallic film and the resin substrates, respectively, wherein{'sub': '2', 'each of the dielectric films includes a high-refractive-index layer and a block layer, the high-refractive-index layer being composed of ZrOand configured so as to contact the metallic film, and the block layer being disposed between each of the substrates and the corresponding one of the high-refractive-index layers, and'}{'sub': 2', '2', '3', '2, 'each of the block layers includes an SiOlayer provided on the corresponding one of the resin substrates and an AlOlayer provided on the SiOlayer.'}2. The half mirror according to claim 1 , wherein each of the dielectric films further includes a protective film disposed between corresponding one of the resin substrates and the corresponding one of the block layers claim 1 , the protective film being any one of a ZrOlayer claim 1 , an AlOlayer claim 1 , an SiOlayer claim 1 , and a laminate of ZrO claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , and SiO.3. The half mirror according to claim 1 , wherein any one of an alloy of Zr and Ti and mixed oxide containing Zr and Ti is used in place of ZrO.4. A half mirror comprising:a pair of resin substrates formed from translucent resin;a metallic film at least ...

VEHICULAR HEADS-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

Provided is a vehicular heads-up display device with which it is possible to avoid burn-in of an internal component upon a reflecting member by exterior light, improving display quality. A vehicular heads-up display device, comprising a case body () whereon an aperture part () is disposed and a light-emitting body () that is housed within the case body () reflects emitted light L that is emitted by the light-emitting body () externally to the case body () via the aperture part () and reflects said emitted light L from the windshield (), causing the driver () to have sight of the virtual image V that is obtained by said reflection. The vehicular heads-up display device further comprises a semi-transmissible cover () installed in the aperture part (), and a dispersal means () is disposed between the light emitting body () and the cover (), for dispersing exterior light that enters the case body () via the cover (). 1. A vehicular heads-up display device including:a case body formed with an opening; anda light-emitting body housed in the case body, whereinan outgoing light from the light-emitting body is caused to go out toward the outside of the case body through the opening and reflect by a predetermined reflecting member so as to allow a user of a vehicle to visually identify a virtual image obtained by the reflection, comprising:a semi-permeable cover disposed on the opening; anda diffusing means configured to diffuse outside light incident on and entering the case body through the cover between the light-emitting body and the cover.2. The vehicular heads-up display device according to claim 1 , comprising a display portion having a predetermined display design and a background portion forming a background of the display portion on a front surface or a back surface of the cover.3. The vehicular heads-up display device according to claim 2 , wherein the diffusing means is provided on the back side of the cover so as to cover the display portion and the background ...

LIGHT REFLECTING MEMBER, LIGHT BEAM EXTENSION DEVICE, IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND OPTICAL DEVICE

An image display device includes an image generating device, a light guide unit which includes a light guide plate and first and second deflection sections, and a light beam extension device which extends light incident from the image generating device, along a Z direction when an incident direction of light incident on the light guide plate is set to be an X direction and a direction of propagation of light in the light guide plate is set to be a Y direction, and emits the light to the light guide unit, wherein the light beam extension device includes a first reflecting mirror on which light from the image generating device is incident, and a second reflecting mirror which emits light incident from the first reflecting mirror to the light guide unit, and each of the first and second reflecting mirrors has a light reflecting surface having a sawtooth-shaped cross-sectional shape. 1. An image display device comprising:(A) an image generating device;(B) a light guide unit in which light from the image generating device is incident thereon, is guided therein, and then emitted toward the pupil of an observer and which includes(B-1) a light guide plate in which incident light is propagated by total reflection in the inside and then emitted therefrom,(B-2) a first deflection section which is disposed at the light guide plate and deflects light incident on the light guide plate such that the light incident on the light guide plate is totally reflected in the inside of the light guide plate, and(B-3) a second deflection section which is disposed at the light guide plate and deflects the light propagated by total reflection in the inside of the light guide plate over multiple times so as to make the light propagated by total reflection in the inside of the light guide plate be emitted from the light guide plate; and(C) a light beam extension device which extends a light beam incident from the image generating device, along a Z direction when an incident direction of light ...

Head up display (hud)

A Head Up Display (HUD), comprising: an image display unit, to generate input images; a virtual image generation unit, to receive said input images and generate at least a virtual image; a rotation mechanism, used to make said virtual image generation unit to change its projection angle, to project virtual images to a plurality of transmission mirrors; and a plurality of transmission mirrors, used to receive said virtual images and reflect them into a large area virtual image. Advantage of said HUD is that, size of lens and mirrors is reduced, so said HUD is miniaturized, while realizing large area image display, such that information frame of vehicle match that of outside view, hereby solving problems of single optical route display device of the prior art, that is only capable of displaying a small area image rather than a large area image.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TARGET DESIGNATION

The invention relates to a method and a presentation device for presenting information about the angle to a target to a wearer () by means of a display () worn by the wearer tracking movement of the wearer's head, the wearer's head movements being detected and the angle of the wearer's head relative to a target being indicated on the display. According to the invention, movements of the wearer's () head are detected independently of the target, the position of the wearer is determined locally, the position of the target is designated and the display is controlled on the basis of local information about the wearer's head movement, the wearer's position and the position designated as the target in order to indicate the angle of the wearer's head relative to the target. 1. Method for presenting information about the angle to a target to a wearer by means of a display worn by the wearer tracking movement of the wearer's head , the wearer's head movements being detected and the angle of the wearer's head relative to a target being indicated on the display , wherein movements of the wearer's head are detected independently of the target , in that the wearer's position is determined locally , in that the position of the target is designated , and in that the display is controlled on the basis of local information about the wearer's head movement , the wearer's position and the position designated as the target in order to indicate the angle of the wearer's head relative to the target.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the angle of the wearer's head relative to a target is indicated by means of at least three separate points of light included on the display claim 1 , arranged consecutively and capable of individual activation and control.3. Method according to claim 2 , wherein a central point of light is activated when the angle to the target coincides with or almost coincides with the angle of the wearer's head and lies within a first interval claim 2 , in that an ...

WEARABLE PERSONAL DIGITAL EYEGLASS DEVICE

Provided are a wearable personal digital eyeglass device and a method for interfacing a user with a wearable personal digital eyeglass device. The wearable personal digital eyeglass device may comprise a right earpiece and a left earpiece connected by a cable, a nosepiece portion consisting of a right nosepiece and a left nosepiece connected to each other by a connector, a display, a transceiver, an earphone, and a sensor. The right nosepiece may be connected to the right earpiece, and the left nosepiece may be connected to the left earpiece of the wearable personal digital eyeglass device. The transceiver may be configured to receive data from a control device, receive one or more commands of the user, and transmit the data and the one or more commands to the control device. 1. A wearable personal digital eyeglass device comprising:a right earpiece and a left earpiece, wherein the right earpiece and the left earpiece are connected by a cable;a nosepiece portion, wherein the nosepiece portion consists of a right nosepiece and a left nosepiece connected to each other by a connector, wherein the right nosepiece is connected to the right earpiece and the left nosepiece is connected to the left earpiece;a display mounted to the nosepiece portion, the right earpiece, or the left earpiece and configured to display data to a user;a transceiver mounted to the nosepiece portion, the right earpiece or the left earpiece and configured to receive data from a control device, receive one or more commands of the user, and transmit the data and the one or more commands to the control device;at least one earphone mounted to the right earpiece or the left earpiece;at least one sensor mounted to the nosepiece portion, the right earpiece or the left earpiece, configured to sense the one or more commands of the user and communicate the one or more commands of the user to the transceiver;at least one camera mounted to the nosepiece portion, the right earpiece or the left earpiece.2. The ...

Identifying a Target Object Using Optical Occlusion

Methods are apparatuses are described for identifying a target object using optical occlusion. A head-mounted display perceives a characteristic of a reference object. The head-mounted display detects a change of the perceived characteristic of the reference object and makes a determination that a detected object caused the change of the perceived characteristic. In response to making the determination, the head-mounted display identifies the detected object as the target object.

Law breaking/behavior sensor

Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete vehicle ecosystem.

Configurable vehicle console

Methods and systems for a configurable vehicle console are provided. Specifically, a configurable console may comprise one or more displays that are capable of receiving input from a user. At least one of these displays may be removed from the console of a vehicle and operated as a stand-alone computing platform. Moreover, it is anticipated that each one or more of the displays of the console may be configured to present a plurality of custom applications that, when manipulated by at least one user, are adapted to control functions associated with a vehicle and/or associated peripheral devices.

Head-up display device

A head-up display device includes an indicator configured to emit a display light, a lower casing to which the indicator is mounted, an upper casing which is mounted to an upper portion of the lower casing, a pair of support portions which are provided on the lower casing and extend toward the upper casing, guide grooves which are formed on the support portions at opposite sides thereof, and a reflective mirror which is inserted and mounted to the lower casing toward a bottom surface of the lower casing while both lateral edges of the reflective mirror are engaged with the guide grooves, to reflect the display light emitted from the indicator and guide the reflected display light to a windshield of a vehicle.

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

A headup display device includes a driving mirror configured to reflect a display light irradiated from an indicator to guide the reflected display light to a windshield of a vehicle. The driving mirror includes a base plate fixed to a bottom surface of a casing, a pair of opposite support plates which are upright on the base plate, a holder pivotally supported by the opposite support plates, a reflective mirror held by the holder, a driving motor configured to pivot the holder to change an angle of the reflective mirror, and a positioning projection provided on the support plate and protruding in a mounting direction of the base plate to the bottom surface of the casing. A holding recessed portion is formed on the casing to allow an insertion of the positioning projection therein and hold the positioning projection at a predetermined position. 1. A headup display device , comprising:a casing having a bottom surface; and a base plate fixed to the bottom surface of the casing;', 'a pair of opposite support plates which are upright on the base plate;', 'a holder pivotally supported by the pair of opposite support plates;', 'a reflective mirror held by the holder;', 'a driving motor configured to pivot the holder to change an angle of the reflective mirror; and', 'a positioning projection provided on each of the pair of support plates near a support portion of the holder and protruding in a mounting direction of the base plate to the bottom surface of the casing, wherein, 'a driving mirror configured to reflect a display light irradiated from an indicator to guide the reflected display light to a windshield of a vehicle, the driving mirror includinga holding recessed portion is formed on the casing to allow an insertion of the positioning projection therein and hold the positioning projection at a predetermined position.2. The headup display device according to claim 1 , whereina bottom surface of the holding recessed portion forms a deformation suppressing wall which ...

ENVIRONMENTAL-LIGHT FILTER FOR SEE-THROUGH HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE

An environmental-light filter removably coupled to an optical see-through head-mounted display (HMD) device is disclosed. The environmental-light filter couples to the HMD device between a display component and a real-world scene. Coupling features are provided to allow the filter to be easily and removably attached to the HMD device when desired by a user. The filter increases the primacy of a provided augmented-reality image with respect to a real-world scene and reduces brightness and power consumption requirements for presenting the augmented-reality image. A plurality of filters of varied light transmissivity may be provided from which to select a desired filter based on environmental lighting conditions and user preference. The light transmissivity of the filter may be about 70% light transmissive to substantially or completely opaque. 1. An environmental-light filter lens for a head-mounted display device , comprising:a filter lens configured to at least partially filter environmental light received by a user's eye, and removeably coupled to a head-mounted display device to cause an augmented-reality image to appear less transparent than when the filter lens is not coupled to the head-mounted device, the head mounted device including a see-through lens extending between the user's eye and a real-world scene when the head-mounted device is worn by the user, a display component, and an augmented-reality emitter which emits light to the user's eye using the display component to provide the augmented reality image.2. The environmental-light filter lens of claim 1 , wherein the head-mounted display device includes a frame and the filter lens includes one or more features configured to couple to the frame.3. The environmental-light filter lens of claim 2 , wherein the features include one or more of clips claim 2 , clasps claim 2 , hooks claim 2 , tabs claim 2 , flanges claim 2 , latches claim 2 , or lugs for removeably coupling the filter lens to the frame.4. The ...

Augmented Reality Head Gear

An augmented reality electronic head gear is disclosed. The head gear includes an electronic device compartment configured to receive and support an electronic device such as an iPhone®. The head gear further includes a reflective surface configured to reflect the display of the electronic device to the eyes of a user. The head set is configured to rest upon a user's head, keeping the user's hands free and able to interact with the surrounding environment, while the user's eyes view real-time images of the surrounding environment being augmented. 1. A head set for augmenting the surrounding environment comprising:a frame having opposed first and second sides, and opposed top and a bottom sides connecting the first side and the second side;an electronic compartment disposed on the top of the frame; anda reflective surface disposed on the frame below the electronic compartment.2. The head set of claim 1 , further comprising:a first ear member extending rearwardly from the first side of the frame; anda second ear member extending rearwardly from the second side of the frame.3. The head set of claim 1 , wherein the electronic compartment positions an electronic device to project an image from a display of the electronic device below onto the reflective surface.4. The head set of claim 3 , wherein the reflective surface is angled to reflect the display of the electronic device rearwardly.5. The head set of claim 1 , wherein the reflective surface is a partially-mirrored surface claim 1 , enabling a user to at least partially view objects through the reflective surface.6. The head set of claim 1 , further comprising:a camera hood disposed on the electronic compartment.7. The head set of claim 6 , further comprising:a mirrored surface within the camera hood, disposed to enable a camera of an electronic device to capture images of one or more objects placed in front of the head set.8. A head set for augmenting the surrounding environment comprising:a compartment having a ...

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.

Touch and social cues as inputs into a computer

A system for automatically displaying virtual objects within a mixed reality environment is described. In some embodiments, a see-through head-mounted display device (HMD) identifies a real object (e.g., a person or book) within a field of view of the HMD, detects one or more interactions associated with real object, and automatically displays virtual objects associated with the real object if the one or more interactions involve touching or satisfy one or more social rules stored in a social rules database. The one or more social rules may be used to infer a particular social relationship by considering the distance to another person, the type of environment (e.g., at home or work), and particular physical interactions (e.g., handshakes or hugs). The virtual objects displayed on the HMD may depend on the particular social relationship inferred (e.g., a friend or acquaintance).

Vehicular display device and vehicular display system

A vehicular display device includes a display unit that displays visible information and a light projection unit that guides light including the visible information displayed on the display unit to a predetermined projection surface, and displaying the visible information as a virtual image. The vehicular display device includes a guide display unit and a guide display control unit. The guide display unit indicates a relationship between at least positions of a first display region in which the virtual image is displayed by projection of the light projection unit and a second display region in which detailed information is displayed. The detailed information has an association with a content of particular information that is displayed on the display unit under a predetermined condition. The guide display control unit controls the guide display unit into a display state when the particular information is displayed on the display unit.

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 up display, vehicle and controlling method of head up display

A head up display including a casing, a control circuit board, a display panel, and a plate is provided. The control circuit board is disposed in the casing. The display panel is disposed in the casing and electrically connected to the control circuit board. The plate is fixed to the casing and covers the display panel. The transmittance of the plate is capable of being changed, so that an image displayed on the display panel is projected out through the plate, or external light is stopped from illuminating the display panel through the plate. Besides, a vehicle having the head up display and a controlling method of the head up display are provided as well.

HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY

A head-mounted display includes a display portion, a support portion, and an input operation unit. The display portion is configured to present an image to a user. The support portion is configured to support the display portion and be mountable on a head of the user. The input operation unit serves to control the image and includes a touch sensor provided to the display portion. 1. A head-mounted display , comprising:a display portion configured to present an image to a user;a support portion configured to support the display portion and be mountable on a head of the user; andan input operation unit for controlling the image, the input operation unit including a touch sensor provided to the display portion.2. The head-mounted display according to claim 1 , whereinthe input operation unit is provided to an outer surface of the display portion.3. The head-mounted display according to claim 1 , wherein a casing,', 'a display element that is provided within the casing and configured to form the image, and', 'an optical member including a display surface configured to display the image., 'the display portion includes'}4. The head-mounted display according to claim 3 , whereinthe input operation unit is provided on the casing.5. The head-mounted display according to claim 3 , whereinthe input operation unit is provided to be opposed to the display surface.6. The head-mounted display according to claim 3 , whereinthe optical member further includes a deflection element configured to deflect image light, which is emitted from the display element in a first direction, in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction to be guided into the optical member.7. The head-mounted display according to claim 6 , whereinthe input operation unit is provided on the deflection element.8. The head-mounted display according to claim 6 , whereinthe deflection element includes a hologram diffraction grating.9. The head-mounted display according to claim 1 , whereinthe touch sensor is ...

DISPLAY, IN PARTICULAR HEAD-UP-DISPLAY OF A VEHICLE

The present invention relates to a display, in particular Head-Up-Display of a vehicle, comprising an image forming unit for generating an image, an illumination means for illuminating the image forming unit and a deflecting unit for providing a user with a virtual image of the image generated by the image forming unit, wherein the image forming unit comprises a reflective LCoS—(Liquid Crystal on Silicon) display and the deflecting unit comprises a partially transmissive combiner. 1. A display for a vehicle , comprising an image forming unit for generating an image , an illumination device that in operation illuminates the image forming unit , and a deflecting unit that in operation provides a user with a virtual image of the image generated by the image forming unit , wherein the image forming unit comprises a reflective liquid crystal on silicon display and the deflecting unit comprises a partially transmissive combiner.2. The display according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination device comprises a first light source.3. The display according to claim 1 , the illumination device comprises a first light source and at least one further light source claim 1 , wherein the first light source is configured for emitting light of a first wavelength or of a first wavelength range and wherein the at least one further light source is configured for emitting light of a further wavelength or of a further wavelength range.4. The display according to claim 3 , wherein the illumination means comprises a light collimating optical element for collimating light of the first light source and light of the at least one further light source to a single light beam.5. The display according to claim 4 , wherein the collimating optical element comprises a dichroitic mirror.6. The display according to claim 1 , wherein the image forming unit comprises a polarizing beam splitter.7. The display according to claim 6 , wherein the splitter configured to at least partially reflect light coming ...

SEE-THROUGH DISPLAY DEVICE AND VEHICLE HAVING SEE-THROUGH DISPLAY DEVICE MOUNTED THEREON

The present application discloses a see-through display device a light source configured to emit light, a projection optical system configured to project image light generated from the light; a transmissive hologram including a first surface which the image light enters from the projection optical system; and an interface configured to cause Fresnel reflection of the image light deflected by the hologram. The hologram includes a first interference fringe recorded by object light and reference light which are incident on the first surface by means of two-light flux interference. The image light incident on the first surface is deflected by the first interference fringe toward the interface. The interface reflects the image light toward the first surface. 120-. (canceled)21. A see-through display device comprising:a light source configured to emit light;a projection optical system configured to project image light generated from the light;a transmissive hologram including a first surface, which the image light enters from the projection optical system, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a first interference fringe which allows the image light to propagate from the first surface to the second surface; andan interface configured to cause Fresnel reflection of the image light deflected by the first interference fringe, whereinthe image light is incident on the interface as S-polarized light, andan emission angle of the image light emitted from the interface is larger than an incidence angle of the image light incident on the first surface.22. The see-through display device according to claim 21 , whereinthe first interference fringe is recorded by object light and reference light, which are incident on the first surface, by means of two-light flux interference.23. The see-through display device according to claim 21 , further comprises:a half-wavelength plate across an optical path toward the first or second surface.24. The see-through display device ...

PRISM OPTICAL SYSTEM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME

The invention provides a prism optical system includes a prism in which a space formed by at least two optical surfaces mutually decentered with respect to an axial chief ray of an incident light beam is filled up with a medium having a refractive index of greater than 1. At least two optical surfaces are rotationally asymmetric surfaces, five internal reflections take place inside the prism, and there is an intermediate image formed inside the prism, which image is in turn formed outside the prism. 1. A prism optical system provided , which includes a prism in which a space formed by at least two optical surfaces mutually decentered with respect to an axial chief ray of an incident light beam is filled up with a medium having a refractive index of greater than 1 , wherein:at least two surfaces out of said optical surfaces are rotationally asymmetric surfaces, five internal reflections take place inside said prism, and there is an intermediate image formed inside said prism, which image is in turn formed outside said prism.2. The prism optical system as recited in claim 1 , wherein one surface out of a surface on which light is incident and a surface from which light exits out is capable of at least one transmission and at least two internal reflections.3. The prism optical system as recited in claim 2 , wherein at least one internal reflection off at least one surface of said entrance or exit surface is total reflection.4. The prism optical system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a surface in opposition to said entrance or exit surface is defined by a single surface.5. The prism optical system as recited in claim 1 , which is designed such that light exiting out from an image display surface for displaying an image enters said prism optical system claim 1 , and thereafter exits out from said prism optical system claim 1 , forming an exit pupil to be projected onto the eyeball of an viewer claim 1 , and such that in order along an optical path taken by light from ...

Optical Film and Head-Up Display Device

A head-up display device includes an image module, a substrate, and an optical film. The image module has an emitting source, wherein the emitting source transmits at least one image. The substrate is disposed corresponding to the image module. The optical film is disposed on the substrate and includes at least one transmission layer, wherein each transmission layer has a plurality of transmitting column structures obliquely arranged side by side, and a longitudinal direction of the transmitting column structure has a tilt angle with respect to a normal of the substrate. The at least one image is transmitted to the optical film, and the obliquely disposed transmitting column structures cause the at least one image to scatter on the optical film. 1. An optical film applied to a substrate of a head-up display device , the optical film comprising:at least one transmission layer, wherein each transmission layer has a plurality of transmitting column structures obliquely arranged side by side, and a longitudinal direction of the transmitting column structure has a tilt angle with respect to a normal of the substrate.2. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein a range of the tilt angle is between 20° and 80°.3. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein a range of the tilt angle is between 40° and 60°.4. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein a height of the transmitting column structure of each transmission layer vertical to the substrate is in a range between 0.1 μm and 10 μm.5. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein an external diameter of the transmitting column structure is between 300 nm and 800 nm.6. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein a shape of the transmitting column structure comprises circular column claim 1 , rectangular column claim 1 , or square column.7. The optical film of claim 1 , wherein a material of the transmitting column structure comprises oxide claim 1 , fluoride claim 1 , nitride claim 1 , or any combination thereof.8. The optical film of claim 1 , ...

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.

WIDE ANGLE AND HIGH RESOLUTION TILED HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE

A tiled head-mounted display device comprises an optical component including a plurality of prisms with free-form surfaces, and a display component including a plurality of micro-displays (), wherein the number of the micro-displays () and the number of the prisms with free-form surfaces is identical, and each prism with free-form surfaces and the corresponding micro-display () constitute a display channel. Each prism is a wedge prism including a first surface (), a second surface () and a third surface (). The exit pupil planes of each display channel are coincident, thus avoiding pupil aberration and keeping exit pupil diameter and eye clearance same as a single ocular. There is no resolution variance throughout the entire field of view, thus preventing extra trapezoid distortion. The tiled head-mounted display device is compact and lightweight, and provides wide field of view and high resolution. The tiled head-mounted display device can be readily applicable to augmented environments applications by simply adding an auxiliary free-form lens behind the prism with free-form surfaces. 1. A tiled head-mounted display device , comprising:an optical component including a plurality of prisms with free-form surfaces, each prism being a wedge prism comprising a first optical surface, a second optical surface and a third optical surface; anda display component including a plurality of micro-displays, wherein the number of the micro-displays and the number of the prisms with free-form surfaces is identical,wherein each prism with free-form surfaces and the corresponding micro-display constitutes a display channel, a coordinate system is defined as: global coordinate origin O is exit pupil center; Z-axis is in a direction along the viewing axis of user's eye; Y-axis is perpendicular to Z-axis and extends right above the eye; X-axis is perpendicular to both Y-axis and Z-axis, constituting a Cartesian coordinate;wherein the display channels are tiled so that an overall field ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY

A head-up display includes a first display device, and a second display device which is provided at a position which is different from a position of the first display device. An optical axis identifying device outputs light beams, which are respectively input from the first display device and second display device, in the identical direction. An enlarged-image forming device enlarges respective images which are formed by the light beams which are output from the first display device and the second display device, based on the light beams which are input from the optical axis identifying device, and forms an image by overlapping the images which are enlarged. A moving device moves at least one of the first display device and the second display device along respective optical axis directions thereof. 1. A head-up display comprising:a first display device;a second display device, provided at a position which is different from a position of the first display device;an optical axis identifying device that outputs light beams, which are respectively input from the first display device and second display device, in the identical direction;an enlarged-image forming device that enlarges respective images which are formed by the light beams which are output from the first display device and the second display device, based on the light beams which are input from the optical axis identifying device, and forms an image by overlapping the images which are enlarged; anda moving device that moves at least one of the first display device and the second display device along respective optical axis directions thereof.2. The head-up display as set forth in claim 1 ,wherein the moving device includes first moving device that moves the first display device along the optical axis direction thereof, and second moving device that moves the second display device along the optical axis direction thereof. The present invention is related to a head-up display, and in particular, is related to ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY

A head-up display includes a display device and a combiner that has a rear surface brought into contact with an inner surface of a windshield of a vehicle, and reflects a display light rays emitted from the display device by a front surface of the combiner toward a driver in the vehicle. The front surface forms a first arc-shaped optical surface which receives and reflects the display light rays toward the driver so that the driver sees a first virtual image of the display light rays with a set magnification greater than 1 on the outside of the windshield. The rear surface forms a second arc-shaped optical surface which receives and reflects the display light ray toward the driver so that the driver sees a second virtual image which coincides with the first virtual image in terms of the size and position on an outside of the windshield. 1. A head-up display comprising:a display device that emits display light rays; anda combiner that has a rear surface brought into contact with an inner surface of a windshield of a vehicle, and reflects the display light rays emitted from the display device by a front surface of the combiner toward a driver in the vehicle,{'b': '1', 'wherein the front surface of the combiner forms a first arc-shaped optical surface which receives and reflects the display light rays emitted from the display device toward the driver so that the driver sees a first virtual image of the display light rays with a set magnification greater than on the outside of the windshield, and the rear surface forms a second arc-shaped optical surface which receives and reflects the display light rays emitted from the display device toward the driver so that the driver sees a second virtual image which coincides with the first virtual image in terms of the size and position on an outside of the windshield.'}2. The head-up display according to claim 1 , whereinthe first optical surface and the second optical surface are arc-shaped optical surfaces so that the second ...

Executable virtual objects associated with real objects

Embodiments for interacting with an executable virtual object associated with a real object are disclosed. In one example, a method for interacting with an executable virtual object associated with a real object includes receiving sensor input from one or more sensors attached to the portable see-through display device, and obtaining information regarding a location of the user based on the sensor input. The method also includes, if the location includes a real object comprising an associated executable virtual object, then determining an intent of the user to interact with the executable virtual object, and if the intent to interact is determined, then interacting with the executable object.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE

The invention relates to a head-up display device, including a projector for generating a light beam carrying information to be displayed, a combiner having a display position for displaying the information in the field of vision of a user, and an optical system defining an optical path between the projector and the combiner when the latter is in the display position thereof, for directing the light beam onto the combiner. The optical system includes a first and a second deflecting mirror. The first mirror is arranged for receiving the light beam from the projector and for sending said light beam to the second mirror, the latter being arranged for sending the light beam over the optical path toward the combiner. An actuation system is provided for adjusting the length of the optical path between the projector and the combiner by positioning the first and second deflecting mirrors. 1. A head-up display device , comprising:a projector to generate a light beam conveying information to be displayed;a combiner having a display position to display the information in the field of view of a user;an optical system defining an optical path between the projector and the combiner when the combiner is in the display position, said optical system configured to direct the light beam at the combiner, wherein the optical system comprises at least a first deviation mirror and a second deviation mirror in the optical path, the first deviation mirror being arranged to receive the light beam from the projector and return it towards the second deviation mirror, the second deviation mirror being arranged to return the light beam on the optical path towards the combiner; andan actuation system configured to adjust the length of the optical path between the projector and the combiner by positioning of the first and second deviation mirrors the one relative to the other.2. The device as described in claim 1 , wherein the actuation system comprises a mechanism coupled to the first deviation ...

DISPLAY APPARATUS, MOVING BODY, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING DISPLAY APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, a display apparatus projects a light flux including image information toward one eye. The apparatus includes an image formation unit and a projection unit. The image formation unit is configured to emit the light flux. The projection unit includes a projection region limiting unit and a semi-transmissive reflective unit. The projection region limiting unit is configured to limit a width of the light flux emitted from the image formation unit. The semi-transmissive reflective unit is configured to reflect the light flux emitted from the projection region limiting unit. A distance between the semi-transmissive reflective unit and an imaging plane of the light flux is not more than 250 mm. 1. A display apparatus to project a light flux including image information toward one eye , the apparatus comprising:an image formation unit configured to emit the light flux; and a projection region limiting unit configured to limit a width of the light flux emitted from the image formation unit; and', 'a semi-transmissive reflective unit configured to reflect the light flux emitted from the projection region limiting unit,, 'a projection unit including;'}a distance between the semi-transmissive reflective unit and an imaging plane of the light flux being not more than 250 mm.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the projection region limiting unit has a reflective surface having a concave configuration.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the projection region limiting unit includes a reflecting unit and a limiting unit claim 1 , the reflecting unit having a reflective surface having a concave configuration claim 1 , the limiting unit being provided at a rim of the reflecting unit claim 1 , the limiting unit being configured to absorb a light incident on the rim.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the projection region limiting unit is configured to limit a width in a lateral direction of the light flux reflected by the ...

Image generation systems and image generation methods

Image generation systems and image generation methods are described. In one aspect, an image generation system includes an attachment system configured to secure the image generation system to a head of a user in a position to be observed by the user; an illumination system having an exit pupil located at infinity and configured to emit light; a light modulator configured to receive the light from the illumination system and to selectively reflect at least some of the received light which corresponds to an image; a control system coupled with the light modulator and configured to access data content regarding the image, to generate a plurality of control signals according to the accessed data content, and to output the control signals to the light modulator to control the selective reflection of at least some of the received light; and an output optical system configured to direct the selectively reflected light towards an observer's eye to be observed by the observer.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A NEAR-TO-EYE DISPLAY

Methods and systems for operating a vehicular near-to-eye (NTE) display screen operable within an operational range limit are provided. An image is rendering on the NTE display screen within a predefined visibility range. The predefined visibility range is within the operational range limit. A luminance of at least a portion of the image is reduced in response to the NTE display screen being moved outside of the predefined visibility range and within the operational range limit. 1. A method for operating a vehicular near-to-eye (NTE) display screen operable within an operational range limit , the method comprising:rendering an image on the NTE display screen within a predefined visibility range, the predefined visibility range being within the operational range limit; anddynamically adjusting a luminance of at least a portion of the image in response to the NTE display screen being moved outside of the predefined visibility range and within the operational range limit,wherein the image includes symbology imagery and a luminance of at least a portion of said symbology imagery is dynamically adjusted in response to the NTE display screen being moved outside of the predefined visibility range and within the operational range limit.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the symbology imagery is non-conformal with an outside view.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the symbology imagery is neither terrain imagery nor representative of terrain imagery.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least portion of the symbology imagery includes one or more digital instruments claim 1 , where each of said digital instruments is displayed in a particular corresponding position or portion of the NTE display screen.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the luminance of the at least portion of the image is dynamically reduced by approximately twenty-five percent.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one symbology imagery element in the image maintains a ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A HUD device includes a stepper motor, which rotates a reflection mirror for adjusting a display position of a virtual image. The stepper motor has an electric stabilization point and a mechanical stabilization point. A control system controls a drive signal for the stepper motor in response to an adjustment instruction. Pole teeth of a specified phase, which provides a greater magnetic attraction force with the rotor when not powered than by pole teeth of other phase, is set as stabilization pole teeth. The control system continues to apply the drive signal until the target stabilization point is attained even after the adjustment instruction is stopped. The target stabilization point is set to the electric stabilization point, at which the holding torque is provided by the stabilization pole teeth of the specified phase. 1. A head-up display device for a vehicle comprising:a display unit for displaying a light-emitted image of vehicle information;an optical system including a reflection mirror, which is provided rotatably to reflect the light-emitted image and project a reflected image toward a projection target so that a virtual image of the light-emitted image is displayed;a stepper motor for driving, when powered by a drive signal, the reflection mirror to rotate for adjusting a display position of the virtual image, the stepper motor having plural electric stabilization points, at which a motor operation is electrically stabilized by a holding torque generated when powered, and plural mechanical stabilization points, at which the motor operation is stabilized by a detent torque generated when not powered;a control system for controlling the drive signal for the stepper motor in response to an adjustment instruction inputted from an external side,wherein the stepper motor has stators of plural phases, between which pole teeth are shifted in position in a motor rotation direction, and a rotor, which is rotated to a position in correspondence to magnetic ...

HEAD-UP DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A HUD device includes a stepper motor, which rotates a reflection mirror for adjusting a display position of a virtual image. The stepper motor has an electric stabilization point and a mechanical stabilization point. A control system controls a drive signal for the stepper motor to change by a step angle at every predetermined period Ts in response to an adjustment instruction inputted from an adjustment switch. The control system continues to apply the drive signal until the electric stabilization point is attained even after the adjustment instruction is stopped to operate the stepper motor in a powered rotation mode. The stepper motor then operates in an inertia rotation mode toward the mechanical stabilization point is attained. 1. A head-up display device for a vehicle comprising:a display unit for displaying a light-emitted image of vehicle information;an optical system including a reflection mirror, which is provided rotatably to reflect the light-emitted image and project a reflected image toward a projection target so that a virtual image of the light-emitted image is displayed;a stepper motor for driving, when powered by a drive signal, the reflection mirror to rotate for adjusting a display position of the virtual image, the stepper motor having plural electric stabilization points, at which a motor operation is electrically stabilized by a holding torque generated when powered, and plural mechanical stabilization points, at which the motor operation is stabilized by a detent torque generated when not powered;a control system for controlling the drive signal for the stepper motor in response to an adjustment instruction inputted from an external side,whereinthe control system is configured to continue to apply the drive signal even after the adjustment instruction is stopped until the electric stabilization point is attained, so that the stepper motor performs powered rotation, and immediately stop applying the drive signal when the electric ...

Visual displays for an aircraft flight deck

A cockpit for an aircraft includes a windscreen through which light may pass, at least one seat spaced from and facing the windscreen, a flight deck having at least a portion disposed below the windscreen and having at least one head down display having an adjustable brightness that may be set by a brightness signal, a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the at least one seat and outputting an image signal indicative of luminance information within the field of view, and a processor operably coupled to the camera and the head down display and configured to receive the image signal, determine a luminance of at least a portion of the field of view, determine a brightness for the head down display based on the determined luminance, and outputting to the head down display a brightness signal corresponding to the determined brightness.