Method and system to control the focus depth of projected images

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10371943
APP PUB NO 20140267941A1
SERIAL NO

13831080

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Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling the focus depth of a 2D projected image on a pixel by pixel basis or on a region by region basis to create a 3D projected image that may be used for a heads up display (HUD) for augmented reality applications. The 3D projected image may be overlaid or combined with a 3D real world view using multiple reflective LCD arrays. The multiple reflective LCD arrays may receive a 2D projected image and may generate different length optical paths that may add depth to the 2D projected image to create a 3D projected image. The 3D projected image may be combined with the real world 3D image to create a 3D image encompassing a real world image and a 3D projection image that looks real and contains depth within the image.

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  • VALVE CORPORATION

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Ellsworth, Jeri Janet Kirkland, US 7 49

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