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Method and apparatus to reduce binocular rivalry in a partial overlap binocular display

US5233458A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1991
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0143
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for reducing the effects of binocular rivalry in a partially overlapped binocular image are disclosed. A false contour line is generated either electronically or mechanically along the border between the binocular and monocular images. This contour line reduces binocular rivalry in both convergent and divergent partially overlapped binocular displays.

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