Virtual penetrating mirror device for visualizing of virtual objects within an augmented reality environment

US8314815B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Nassir Navab · Munich, DE
• Christoph Bichlmeier · Birkenfeld, DE
• Tobias SIELHORST · Verl, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 11, 2007
• Grant date: Nov 20, 2012
• Expiry date: Apr 8, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B2027/0187
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A virtual penetrating mirror device for visualizing at least one virtual object within an augmented reality environment includes a tracking system tracking a plurality of markers attached to a tangible object, and a displaying device associated with at least one additional marker, characterized in that the displaying device displays a first view of the tangible object and at least one virtual penetrating mirror virtually reflecting a second view of the tangible object according to a localized position of the displaying device relative to the markers attached to the tangible object, wherein the virtual penetrating mirror is virtually disposed within the first view of the tangible object.