Wearable display for use with tool
US9972133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/32014
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wearable augmented reality overlay device for use with a tool displays information to a user relating to the status or operation of the tool, to the forming of a work piece for a project, or to safety information related to the tool. The displayed information may include a highlight projected onto a portion of the tool, onto a wearer's body part, or onto a work piece. The displayed information may include a virtual control for the tool or another tool, an operating manual, or a maintenance, assembly or operating guide. The wearable display permits the user to control the tool and potentially other tools in the work shop. The display may instead include a projector to project adjustment information as a tool is adjusted. A virtual image of a tool may be projected to locating a tool in a work area.
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