Abstract: An eye tracking system includes a smaller form factor and permits the eyes of a viewer to be tracked more accurately and/or with a better signal-to-noise ratio relative to conventional eye tracking systems. The eye tracking system can include multiple light sources configured to illuminate an eye. Either a lenslet array or diffuser is disposed in a path of light emitted by each light source included in the one or more light sources, or the path of light emitted by each light source included in the one or more light sources is unobstructed by any optical element.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for an eye tracking system to track eye movement via a camera and lens module utilizing a low-profile phase element, such as a holographic optical element (HOE), or a multipurpose sensor are provided. Systems and methods may include a multipurpose sensor to detect changes in light and determine occurrence of eye movement, a lens module (e.g., waveguide) configured to project an image covering a first field of view within an eye relief zone, to a camera positioned adjacent to the lens module and configured to track eye movements within a second field of view, and a low-profile phase element positioned in front of the camera. Light reflected from the user's eyes is transmitted via lens module to the camera which responds to eye reflection data of the second field of view. Systems and apparatuses for a calibration system to perform key performance indicator testing for eye tracking systems are provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor photonic package can include a laser module and a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), each having a different operating temperature. The two modules are placed on a common substrate allowing accurate optical alignment. In addition, a thermal barrier is integrated into the substrate between the laser module and the PIC to provide thermal stability, especially to the laser module. The substrate can include a housing with good electrical conductivity or an optical substrate and housing. The thermal barrier is integrated into the optical substrate, the housing, or both. The thermal barrier in the optical substrate can be a cutout that does not divide the optical substrate into two separate pieces.