Abstract: Systems and methods are described for immersive teleconferencing applications using a display system and a camera or camera system. In some embodiments, a display and optical system produces a virtual image for a viewer to view, ambient light (reflected) from the viewer entering the optical system is captured by a camera. A reflection removal module optically or computationally removes stray light from the camera image. In some embodiments, a plurality of cameras computationally produces a fused image of a viewer or viewer's environment.

Abstract: A display system and method for generating virtual images or light field images includes, in some embodiments, a display and a field-evolving cavity. The field-evolving cavity modulates the optical depth of the virtual image. In some embodiments, the display is a folded display. In some embodiments, the display system is integrated into a part of a vehicle and serves as an instrument cluster, navigation display, or entertainment center. Other components of the display system may be bent.

Abstract: Systems and methods of converting visual content for display on a virtual display system include extracting depth information from input visual content and formatting the input visual content and the depth information. The virtual display system may produce virtual images that are multifocal virtual images. The conversion of the input visual content into the multifocal virtual images may be impacted by properties of the human vision system, physical modeling of the input visual content, user input or sensory data, or generative content.

Abstract: A display system and method for generating virtual images or light field images includes, in some embodiments, a display and a field-evolving cavity. The field-evolving cavity modulates the optical depth of the virtual image. In some embodiments, the components of the display system are curved. The focal plane of the virtual image is curved and may approximate a portion of a human horopter. In some embodiments, the display system is integrated into a part of a vehicle. Components of the display system may move relative to each other, such that the display system is collapsible or foldable when not in use.

Abstract: An optical subsystem for use in a display system or an imaging system comprises a plurality of reflective surfaces collectively arranged to provide variable control of device-internal path lengths of light coming to an imaging sensor or traveling a path to an eye of a viewer. The optical subsystem can be used to provide multiple images concurrently at different apparent depths as perceived by the user.

Abstract: A system for facilitating stress-adaptive virtual experience station includes a virtual display system and camera system coupled to a kinematic rig. An array of transducers coupled to the station interact with a user based on a feedback signal, configured for user health treatments, audio effects, or computational imaging techniques.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprises a set of reflective or semi-reflective elements. A display emits light such that one portion of the light travels a first path through the display system, and another portion travels a second path, which includes a reflection from a windshield. The two portions form virtual images that are simultaneously viewable in a headbox. In some embodiments, the source of light that forms the image is an ambient source, and the display system is at least in part a sunlight-driven display system. In some embodiments, virtual images have a monocular depth that is far from a viewer. In some embodiments, the virtual images are closer to a viewer, and a gesture camera captures information about gestures made by a viewer, said gestures modifying the virtual images or some property or dynamics of the vehicle.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.

Abstract: In some embodiments, generative systems are physical mechanics and hardware apparatus to generate display content and include an input receiver module, a graphics processor module, and an output module. In some embodiments, the input receive module converts or splits a video input signal to provide a video input stream for the graphical processing module, which includes one or more processing units. The graphics processor module extracts both the graphical input content and the metadata of the input stream, operates on said information, and outputs the result to the output module, which emits an output signal for display on a display system. In some embodiments, the graphics processor module uses a generative function or a computer vision function. In some embodiments generative system is a standalone device to mediate and infer visual content between a computational system and a display system.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.

Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual accent displays include a main display to produce a primary image and an extended display, the extended display including a light source and a light-guiding subsystem to produce a secondary image. In some embodiments, the secondary image is a virtual image that has one or more monocular depths. In some embodiments, the primary image and the secondary image are simultaneously visible by a viewer. In some embodiments, the secondary image is used as a productivity application, including workflow management or eye-health promotion.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improving the utilization of an extended display system. Some aspects relate to an extended display generator having an input stream module to generate or receive input streams. Input streams may be generated locally (e.g., by a game engine) or remotely (e.g., from the internet). A function module of the generator provides functions that modify or extract information from the input streams. Then extended display generator applies a template to the input streams and function outputs, defining how such display content is presented to a user. A graphical user interface is used to specify which input streams, functions, and visual template should be used. The extended display shows the selected input stream(s) and the functional output(s) in a format defined by the visual template.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for generative or extended display experiences with generative functions. In some embodiments, a display system is a virtual display system. A plurality of input streams is generated and received by a function module, which operates on the input streams to produce modified display content. In some embodiments, the function module implements an artificial intelligence module. In some embodiments a user modifies the display content through user input, which includes eye gaze.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improving the utilization of an extended display system. Some aspects relate to an extended display generator having an input stream module to generate or receive input streams. Input streams may be generated locally (e.g., by a game engine) or remotely (e.g., from the internet). A function module of the generator provides functions that modify or extract information from the input streams. Then extended display generator applies a template to the input streams and function outputs, defining how such display content is presented to a user. A graphical user interface is used to specify which input streams, functions, and visual template should be used. The extended display shows the selected input stream(s) and the functional output(s) in a format defined by the visual template.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for improving the utilization of an extended display system. Some aspects relate to an extended display generator having an input stream module to generate or receive input streams. Input streams may be generated locally (e.g., by a game engine) or remotely (e.g., from the internet). A function module of the generator provides functions that modify or extract information from the input streams. Then extended display generator applies a template to the input streams and function outputs, defining how such display content is presented to a user. A graphical user interface is used to specify which input streams, functions, and visual template should be used. The extended display shows the selected input stream(s) and the functional output(s) in a format defined by the visual template.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a display system comprises a set of reflective or semi-reflective elements. A display emits light such that one portion of the light travels a first path through the display system, and another portion travels a second path, which includes a reflection from a windshield. The two portions form virtual images that are simultaneously viewable in a headbox. In some embodiments, the source of light that forms the image is an ambient source, and the display system is at least in part a sunlight-driven display system. In some embodiments, virtual images have a monocular depth that is far from a viewer. In some embodiments, the virtual images are closer to a viewer, and a gesture camera captures information about gestures made by a viewer, said gestures modifying the virtual images or some property or dynamics of the vehicle.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system with elements that do not macroscopically vary transverse to an optical axis. In some embodiments, the elements lack a unique axis of rotational symmetry or are transversely periodic. Some embodiments include nonreciprocal, nonlinear, or anisotropic elements to form an image as part of a display system or an imaging system.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an optical system, including: a first light source; a secondary light source that is optically coupled to the first light source; a reflective element that is transparent with respect to the first light source but reflective with respect to the secondary light source, the reflective element being disposed between the first light source and the secondary light source; and a semi-reflective layer disposed on the secondary light source, such that reflection of light from the secondary light source by the reflective element and back through the semi-reflective element results in greater than 25% of the light from first light source exiting the optical system.