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).

  • Patent number: 11402573
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20210325600
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
  • Patent number: 11036001
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Patent number: 10866093
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20200310026
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
  • Patent number: 10767986
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Patent number: 10641603
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Patent number: 10557988
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Patent number: 10495453
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20190154914
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. SCHOWENGERDT, Matthew D. WATSON
  • Patent number: 10241263
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20190033517
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Patent number: 10151875
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20160109706
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20160109707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20150309264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20150309263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20150268415
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20150247975
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: Magic Leap, Inc.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson
  • Publication number: 20150247723
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: MAGIC LEAP, INC.
    Inventors: Rony Abovitz, Brian T. Schowengerdt, Matthew D. Watson