Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Watson
Matthew D. Watson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230251822Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for detecting a wearing status of a wearable device, the wearing status indicating whether a user is wearing the wearable device and sending wearing status data to a companion communication device to control a behavior of the companion communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Robert D. WATSON, David John SHAW, Arun Dhyaneshwar CHAWAN, Matthew GILLETTE, Ganesha Adkasthala GANAPATHI BATTA, Jeffrey Chandler MOORE, Patrick Ian BERNHARD, Baek San CHANG, Patrick Lee COFFMAN, Jonathan Anderson BENNETT, Anthony GUETTA, Jahan Christian MINOO, Keith Walter RAUENBUEHLER
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Patent number: 11402573Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20210325600Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
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Patent number: 11036001Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Patent number: 10866093Abstract: A method of retrieving data comprises receiving a user input in the form of a command, determining that the user input is a gesture, sending a request to a cloud server based on the determined gesture, receiving data from a knowledge base connected to the cloud server based on the request, and displaying virtual content at the user device based on the received data.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20200310026Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
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Patent number: 10767986Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Patent number: 10641603Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Patent number: 10557988Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Patent number: 10495453Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20190154914Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
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Patent number: 10241263Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20190033517Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Patent number: 10151875Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20160109706Abstract: Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20160109707Abstract: Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20150309264Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20150309263Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20150268415Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a compact system for scanning electromagnetic imaging radiation, comprising a first waveguide and a second waveguide, each of which is operatively coupled to at least one electromagnetic radiation source and configured such that output from the first and second waveguides is luminance modulated and scanned along one or more axes to form at least a portion of an image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
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Publication number: 20150247975Abstract: A waveguide apparatus includes a planar waveguide and at least one optical diffraction element (DOE) that provides a plurality of optical paths between an exterior and interior of the planar waveguide. A phase profile of the DOE may combine a linear diffraction grating with a circular lens, to shape a wave front and produce beams with desired focus. Waveguide apparati may be assembled to create multiple focal planes. The DOE may have a low diffraction efficiency, and planar waveguides may be transparent when viewed normally, allowing passage of light from an ambient environment (e.g., real world) useful in AR systems. Light may be returned for temporally sequentially passes through the planar waveguide. The DOE(s) may be fixed or may have dynamically adjustable characteristics. An optical coupler system may couple images to the waveguide apparatus from a projector, for instance a biaxially scanning cantilevered optical fiber tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson