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Gaze-based touchdown point selection system and method

US8350726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2009
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0187
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided for selecting a touchdown point for a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The eye movements of a user are tracked relative to an image being rendered on a display screen. An updated touchdown point location is determined from the tracked eye movements, and an updated touchdown point is rendered at the updated touchdown point location on the display screen.

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