Head-mountable device with output for distinguishing virtual and physical objects
US11361735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2354/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A head-mountable device can help a user distinguish between the physical objects and the virtual objects when desired. Indications provided by the head-mountable device can be visually applied to physical objects and/or virtual objects within a view provided by the head-mountable device. The indications can be provided to notify the user of objects outside the view provided by the head-mountable device. The indications can be visual, auditory, and/or haptic in nature. The indications can be provided based on a user's detected action, intention, and/or attention so that the indication is more targeted to a user's needs. The indications can be provided under particular conditions, so that the user can more easily maintain an immersive experience when the indications are not desired.
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