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Tracker for a head-mounted display

US11526207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2020
Grant dateDec 13, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/502
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tracker 30 for a Head-Mounted Display, HMD, unit is provided. The tracker 30 comprises a carrier element 10 carrying one or more markers 16a, 16b that are configured to permit determining a position of the tracker 30. The carrier element 10 comprises at least one magnetic element 32 configured to cooperate with at least one magnetic element 22 provided on the HMD unit 62, or on a base element 20 that is to be fixed to the HMD unit 62, for detachably attaching the carrier element 10 to the HMD unit 62.

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