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Systems and methods for using a display as an illumination source for eye tracking

US11662812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2021
Grant dateMay 30, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0138
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosed eye-tracking systems may include a visible light display having visible light pixels, at least one infrared pixel positioned within bounds of the visible light display, and an infrared sensor positioned and configured to detect infrared light originating from the at least one infrared pixel and reflected from an eye of the user. Related head-mounted display systems and methods for eye tracking are also disclosed.

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