Systems and methods for transition between augmented reality and virtual reality

US10175492B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EON REALITY, INC. · US

Inventors

• Erbo Li · Lake Forest, US
• Dan LEJERSKAR · Laguna Beach, US
• Yazhou Huang · Mission Viejo, US
• Jan Kjallstrom · Dana Point, US
• Mats E. Johansson · Rancho Santa Margarita, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 1, 2017
• Grant date: Jan 8, 2019
• Expiry date: Nov 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B2027/0178
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A display device system providing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) displays in the same device and a method for switching between augmented reality and virtual reality modes in the embodiments of the device are disclosed. The system enables users to view an augmented reality setting, interact with objects, and switch to a virtual reality setting or vice versa without having to switch devices. When switching from virtual reality to augmented reality, a shuttering mechanism may open allowing the user to see the real environment within an augmented setting. Position on the user in the physical reality may be tracked relative to position of the user in the AR or VR. Some actions may be triggered based on the tracked location and orientation of the user.