Abstract: A method for displaying an image using an eyepiece waveguide includes emitting light from a first laser and emitting light from a second laser. The method also includes receiving light from the first laser at a first polarization selective reflector, reflecting, using the first polarization selective reflector, light from the first laser at a first angle to a scanning mirror, and receiving light from the second laser at a second polarization selective reflector. The method further includes reflecting, using the second polarization selective reflector, light from the second laser at a second angle to the scanning mirror, receiving light reflected by the scanning mirror at an input coupling port of the eyepiece waveguide, and projecting the image from an output port of the eyepiece waveguide.

Abstract: A method includes rendering an original image at a first processor, encoding the original image to provide an encoded image, and transmitting the encoded image to a second processor. The method also includes decoding the encoded image to provide a decoded image, determining an eye gaze location, splitting the decoded image into N sections based on the eye gaze location, and processing N-1 sections of the N sections to produce N-1 secondary quality sections. The method further includes processing one section of the N sections to provide one primary quality section, combining the one primary quality section and the N-1 secondary quality sections to form a foveated image, and transmitting the foveated image to a display.

Abstract: A wearable display system includes a mixed reality display for presenting a virtual image to a user, an outward-facing imaging system configured to image an environment of the user, and a hardware processor operably coupled to the mixed reality display and to the imaging system. The hardware processor is programmed to generate a virtual remote associated with a parent device, render the virtual remote and the virtual control element on the mixed reality display, determine when the user of the wearable system interacts with the virtual control element of the virtual remote, and perform certain functions in response to user interaction with a virtual control element of the virtual remote. These functions may include generation the virtual control element to move on the mixed reality display; and when movement of the virtual control element surpasses a threshold condition, generate a focus indicator for the virtual control element.

Abstract: A head-mounted display system includes a waveguide configured to guide light from a light projection system coupled into the waveguide; a grating structure optically coupled to the waveguide, the grating structure being configured to couple light from the light projection system into the waveguide. The grating structure includes a grating layer having a grating with multiple ridges having ablaze profile in at least one cross-section, the blaze profile having an anti-blaze angle of 85° or less; and one or more additional layers on the grating layer, the additional layers including a first layer of a material having a refractive index of 1.5 or less at an operative wavelength of the head-mounted display, the first layer being an outermost layer of the grating structure.

Abstract: A method of forming a foveated image includes (a) setting dimensions of a first region, (b) receiving an image having a first resolution, and (c) forming the foveated image including a primary quality region having the dimensions of the first region and the first resolution and a secondary quality region having a second resolution less than the first resolution. The method also includes (d) outputting the foveated image, (e) determining an eye gaze location, and (f) determining an eye gaze velocity. If the eye gaze velocity is less than a threshold velocity, the method includes decreasing the dimensions of the primary quality region and repeating (b)-(f). If the eye gaze velocity is greater than or equal to the threshold velocity, the method includes repeating (a)-(f).

Abstract: Neutral avatars are neutral with reference physical characteristics of the corresponding user, such as weight, ethnicity, gender, or even identity. Thus, neutral avatars may be desirable to use in various copresence environments where the user desires to maintain privacy with reference to the above-noted characteristics. Neutral avatars may be configured to convey, in real-time, actions and behaviors of the corresponding user without using literal forms of the user's actions and behaviors.

Abstract: An augmented reality display system is configured to direct a plurality of parallactically-disparate intra-pupil images into a viewer's eye. The parallactically-disparate intra-pupil images provide different parallax views of a virtual object, and impinge on the pupil from different angles. In the aggregate, the wavefronts of light forming the images approximate a continuous divergent wavefront and provide selectable accommodation cues for the user, depending on the amount of parallax disparity between the intra-pupil images. The amount of parallax disparity is selected using a light source that outputs light for different images from different locations, with spatial differences in the locations of the light output providing differences in the paths that the light takes to the eye, which in turn provide different amounts of parallax disparity.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide systems and methods for presenting audio signals based on an analysis of a voice of a speaker in an augmented reality or mixed reality environment. Methods according to embodiments of this disclosure can include receiving audio data from a microphone of a first wearable head device, the first wearable head device in communication with a virtual environment, the audio data comprising speech data. In some examples, the methods can include identifying a voice parameter based on the audio data. In some examples, the methods can include determining an acoustic parameter based on the voice parameter. In some examples, the methods can include applying the acoustic parameter to the audio data to generate a spatialized audio signal. In some examples, the methods can include presenting the spatialized audio signal to a second wearable head device in communication with the virtual environment.

Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) device can be configured to generate a virtual representation of a user's physical environment. The AR device can capture images of the user's physical environment to generate or identify a user's location. The AR device can project graphics at designated locations within the user's environment to guide the user to capture images of the user's physical environment. The AR device can provide visual, audible, or haptic guidance to direct the user of the AR device to explore the user's environment.

Abstract: A switchable optical assembly comprises a switchable waveplate configured to be electrically activated and deactivated to selectively alter the polarization state of light incident thereon. The switchable waveplate comprises first and second surfaces and a first liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second surfaces. The first liquid crystal layer comprises a plurality of liquid crystal molecules that are rotated about respective axes parallel to a central axis, where the rotation varies with an azimuthal angle about the central axis. The switchable waveplate additionally comprises a plurality of electrodes to apply an electrical signal across the first liquid crystal layer.

Abstract: A dynamic diffractive structure includes an optical waveguide having a surface, a first transparent electrode coupled to the surface, a chamber formed on the surface, and a nanoscale diffraction grating structure including a plurality of ridges formed on the first transparent electrode and within the chamber and a plurality of channels between adjacent ridges of the plurality of ridges. The dynamic diffractive structure also includes a fluid having an index of refraction disposed within the chamber, a second transparent electrode, and a cover coupled to the chamber. In a first state, the fluid substantially fills the plurality of channels, causing the dynamically actuable diffractive grating to be in an “off” state and in a second state, the fluid is substantially absent from at least a portion of the plurality of channels, causing the dynamically actuable diffractive grating to be in an “on” state and diffract incident light.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure systems and methods for displays. In embodiments, a display system includes a light source configured to emit a first light, a lens configured to receive the first light, and an image generator configured receive the first light and emit a second light. The display system further includes a plurality of waveguides, where at least two of the plurality of waveguides include an in-coupling grating configured to selectively couple the second light. In some embodiments, the light source can comprise a single pupil light source having a reflector and a micro-LED array disposed in the reflector.

Abstract: Structures for forming an optical feature and methods for forming the optical feature are disclosed. In some embodiments, the structure comprises a patterned layer comprising a pattern corresponding to the optical feature; a base layer; and an intermediate layer bonded to the patterned layer and the base layer.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for enabling two or more users to interact within a virtual world comprising virtual world data, comprising a computer network comprising one or more computing devices, the one or more computing devices comprising memory, processing circuitry, and software stored at least in part in the memory and executable by the processing circuitry to process at least a portion of the virtual world data; wherein at least a first portion of the virtual world data originates from a first user virtual world local to a first user, and wherein the computer network is operable to transmit the first portion to a user device for presentation to a second user, such that the second user may experience the first portion from the location of the second user, such that aspects of the first user virtual world are effectively passed to the second user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for fabricating nanostructures on a substrate that can be used in eyepieces for displays, e.g., in head wearable devices. Fabricating and/or etching such a substrate can include submerging the substrate in a bath and applying ultrasonication to the bath for a first time period. The ultrasonication applied to the first bath can agitate the fluid to provide a substantially uniform first reactive environment across the surface of the substrate. The substrate can be submerged in a second bath and ultrasonication can be applied to the second bath for a second time period. The ultrasonication applied to the second bath can agitate the fluid to provide a substantially uniform second reactive environment across the surface of the substrate. A predetermined amount of material can be removed from the surface of the substrate during the second time period to produce an etched substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates in general to microphone arrangement of a wearable head device.

Abstract: A method of operating an eyepiece waveguide of an augmented reality system includes projecting virtual content using a projector assembly and diffracting the virtual content into the eyepiece waveguide via a first order diffraction. A first portion of the virtual content is clipped to produce a remaining portion of the virtual content. The method also includes propagating the remaining portion of the virtual content in the eyepiece waveguide, outcoupling the remaining portion of the virtual content out of the eyepiece waveguide, and diffracting the virtual content into the eyepiece waveguide via a second order diffraction. A second portion of the virtual content is clipped to produce a complementary portion. The method further includes propagating the complementary portion of the virtual content in the eyepiece waveguide and outcoupling the complementary portion of the virtual content out of the eyepiece waveguide.

Abstract: An augmented reality system includes a projector assembly and a set of imaging optics optically coupled to the projector assembly. The augmented reality system also includes an eyepiece optically coupled to the set of imaging optics. The eyepiece has a world side and a user side opposite the world side and includes one or more eyepiece waveguides. Each of the one or more eyepiece waveguides includes an incoupling interface and an outcoupling interface operable to output virtual content toward the user side. The augmented reality system further includes an optical notch filter disposed on the world side of the eyepiece.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus are described herein for enabling one or more users to interface with virtual or augmented reality environments. An example system includes a computing network having computer servers interconnected through high bandwidth interfaces to gateways for processing data and/or for enabling communication of data between the servers and one or more local user interface devices. The servers include memory, processing circuitry, and software for designing and/or controlling virtual worlds, as well as for storing and processing user data and data provided by other components of the system. One or more virtual worlds may be presented to a user through a user device for the user to experience and interact. A large number of users may each use a device to simultaneously interface with one or more digital worlds by using the device to observe and interact with each other and with objects produced within the digital worlds.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for fabricating molds for forming eyepieces having waveguides with integrated spacers. The molds are formed by etching deep holes (e.g., 5 ?m to 1000 ?m deep) into a substrate using a wet etch or dry etch. The etch masks for defining the holes may be formed with a thick metal layer and/or multiple layers of different metals. A resist layer may be disposed over the etch mask. The resist layer may be patterned to form a pattern of holes, the pattern may be transferred to the etch mask, and the etch mask may be used to transfer the pattern into the underlying substrate. The patterned substrate may be utilized as a mold onto which a flowable polymer may be introduced and allowed to harden. Hardened polymer in the holes may form integrated spacers. The hardened polymer may be removed from the mold to form a waveguide with integrated spacers.