Virtual or augmented reality headsets having adjustable interpupillary distance
US9470906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2027/0181
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A virtual or augmented reality headset is provided having a frame, a pair of virtual or augmented reality eyepieces, and an interpupillary distance adjustment mechanism. The frame includes opposing arm members, a bridge positioned intermediate the opposing arm members, and one or more linear rails. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the virtual or augmented reality eyepieces and operable to simultaneously move the eyepieces in adjustment directions aligned with the plurality of linear rails to adjust the interpupillary distance of the eyepieces.
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