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Safety for a vehicle operator with an hmd

a vehicle operator and safety technology, applied in the field of headworn computing, can solve the problems of many problems in the field of wearable computing, and achieve the effect of improving safety

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-30
OSTERHOUT GROUP INC
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This patent relates to using head-mounted display technology in vehicles to improve safety. The technology detects the operator's gaze direction and can determine if they are looking through the windshield or a side window. It can also analyze images of the surrounding environment to detect important information like impending collisions or if the operator is asleep or not paying attention. The displayed content provided to the operator is based on their gaze direction and can include navigational or operating information. The technology can also interrupt the displayed content and provide an alert to the operator if important information is detected. Overall, this technology can improve safety for operators in vehicles and provide a more safely driving experience.

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Many problems persist in the wearable computing field that need to be resolved to make them meet the demands of the market.

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[0085]Aspects of the present invention relate to head-worn computing (“HWC”) systems. HWC involves, in some instances, a system that mimics the appearance of head-worn glasses or sunglasses. The glasses may be a fully developed computing platform, such as including computer displays presented in each of the lenses of the glasses to the eyes of the user. In embodiments, the lenses and displays may be configured to allow a person wearing the glasses to see the environment through the lenses while also seeing, simultaneously, digital imagery, which forms an overlaid image that is perceived by the person as a digitally augmented image of the environment, or augmented reality (“AR”).

[0086]HWC involves more than just placing a computing system on a person's head. The system may need to be designed as a lightweight, compact and fully functional computer display, such as wherein the computer display includes a high resolution digital display that provides a high level of emersion comprised...

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Abstract

Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for integrating head-worn computing into an automotive environment. A method for providing displayed content to a user of a head-mounted display while operating a vehicle with improved safety may include determining if the user is looking through a windshield of the vehicle or at an adjacent portion of the vehicle interior. If the user is looking through the windshield, the displayed content is prevented from being provided for viewing by the user within a display field of view of the head mounted display. If the user is looking at an adjacent portion of the vehicle interior, displayed content is provided for viewing by the user within the display field of view.

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CLAIM TO PRIORITY[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of the following U.S. patent applications, each of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety:[0002]U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 262,695, filed Apr. 25, 2014 (ODGP-3008-U01); and[0003]U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 228,526, filed Mar. 28, 2014 (ODGP-3004-U01).BACKGROUND[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates to head worn computing. More particularly, this invention relates to systems and methods for using head-worn computing in connection with vehicles.[0006]2. Description of Related Art[0007]Wearable computing systems have been developed and are beginning to be commercialized. Many problems persist in the wearable computing field that need to be resolved to make them meet the demands of the market.SUMMARY[0008]Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for using head-worn computing in connection with vehicles.[0009]In an aspect, a method for providing displayed content to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G02B27/01H04N5/33G06K9/00
CPCG02B27/0172G06K9/00832G02B2027/0141G02B2027/0138G02B2027/014H04N5/33G06F3/011G06F1/163H04N23/20G06V20/59G06V20/597B60Q9/008G02B27/0179G02B2027/0187G06F3/012
Inventor BORDER, JOHN N.NORTRUP, EDWARD N.
Owner OSTERHOUT GROUP INC
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