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Composite image associated with a head-mountable device

US9607440B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2016
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0187
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one aspect, an HMD is disclosed that provides a technique for generating a composite image representing the view of a wearer of the HMD. The HMD may include a display and a front-facing camera, and may be configured to perform certain functions. For instance, the HMD may be configured to make a determination that a trigger event occurred and responsively both generate a first image that is indicative of content displayed on the display, and cause the camera to capture a second image that is indicative of a real-world field-of-view associated with the HMD. Further, the HMD may be configured to generate a composite image that combines the generated first image and the captured second image.

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