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Systems and methods to provide views of virtual content in an interactive space

US10473935B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2017
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0187
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system to provide views of virtual content in an interactive space, e.g., an augmented reality environment, may comprise one or more of a light source, directional control device, variable power lens, beam steering device, optical element, and/or one or more physical processors. A light source may generate collimated light rays in accordance with virtual content to be perceived within a three-dimensional light field. A directional control device may controllable adjust direction of travel of collimated light rays toward a beam steering device. A variable power lens may be positioned to receive collimated light rays between a light source and a directional control device. A beam steering device may be configured to direct collimated light rays to locations on an optical element. An optical element may be configured to reflect collimated light rays in a focal plane of a perceived three-dimensional light field.

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