Modular components for a head-mounted display
US10365493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0161
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A head-mounted display that is modular and configured for securement to an item of headwear is provided. The head-mounted display may comprise a selection of components that are desired for a particular application, such as a display boom, camera, microphone, position-tracking component, etc., and may include an attachment mechanism for securing the selection of components to the item of headwear. The head-mounted display may include a display module having a corresponding display characteristic that provides a visual display and/or display functionality that is appropriate for a particular application. The display module may include a micro display that is non-transparent and/or a waveguide optic that is at least partially transparent, and may be configured to provide an augmented reality display for a user.
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