Abstract: A method includes providing light from a light source and separating the light into a first portion of the light and a second portion of the light that is spatially separated from the first portion of the light. The method also includes transmitting the first portion of the light through a first set of optical elements to provide a first wide-field beam, transmitting the second portion of the light through a second set of optical elements to provide a second wide-field beam that is spatially separated from the first wide-field beam, and transmitting the second wide-field beam through a third set of optical elements to provide a plurality of separate light patterns. The method further includes concurrently projecting the first wide-field beam and the plurality of separate light patterns onto an optically recordable medium to form a holographic medium.

Abstract: Systems and methods for virtual interest segmentation may include (1) performing a semantic segmentation of an image of a user's environment, captured by an artificial reality (AR) device being worn by the user, to identify objects within the user's environment, (2) in addition to performing the semantic segmentation, performing an interest segmentation of the image to determine a personal interest that the user may have in a particular object identified via the semantic segmentation, (3) creating virtual content relating to the particular object based on the user's personal interest in the particular object, and (4) displaying the virtual content within a display element of the AR device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Architectures are provided for selectively outputting light for forming images, the light having different wavelengths and being outputted with low levels of crosstalk. In some embodiments, light is incoupled into a waveguide and deflected to propagate in different directions, depending on wavelength. The incoupled light then outcoupled by outcoupling optical elements that outcouple light based on the direction of propagation of the light. In some other embodiments, color filters are between a waveguide and outcoupling elements. The color filters limit the wavelengths of light that interact with and are outcoupled by the outcoupling elements. In yet other embodiments, a different waveguide is provided for each range of wavelengths to be outputted. Incoupling optical elements selectively incouple light of the appropriate range of wavelengths into a corresponding waveguide, from which the light is outcoupled.

Abstract: A virtual image generation system for use by an end user comprises a projection subsystem configured for generating a collimated light beam, and a display configured emitting light rays in response to the collimated light beam to display a pixel of an image frame to the end user. The pixel has a location encoded with angles of the emitted light rays. The virtual image generation system further comprises a sensing assembly configured for sensing at least one parameter indicative of at least one of the emitted light ray angles, and a control subsystem configured for generating image data defining a location of the pixel, and controlling an angle of the light beam relative to the display based on the defined location of the pixel and the sensed parameter(s).

Abstract: A system for making a holographic medium for use in generating light patterns for eye tracking includes a light source configured to provide light and a beam splitter configured to separate the light into a first portion of the light and a second portion of the light that is spatially separated from the first portion of the light. The system also includes a first set of optical elements configured to transmit the first portion of the light for providing a first wide-field beam onto an optically recordable medium and one or more diffractive optical elements configured to receive the second portion of the light and project a plurality of separate light patterns onto the optically recordable medium for forming the holographic medium.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) comprises an eye tracking system configured to enable eye-tracking using light. The eye tracking system implements time-multiplexing by configuring a source assembly comprising a plurality of light sources to project at least a first light pattern towards the user's eye over a first time period, and a second light pattern towards the user's eye over a second time period in accordance with a set of emission instructions. A camera assembly is configured to capture images of the user's eye during the first and second time periods in accordance with a set of imaging instructions, the captured images containing one or more glints corresponding to reflections of the first or second light patterns on the cornea of the user's eye. The location of the glints may be used to determine a shape or orientation of the eye.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a head-mounted display including an eye tracking system. The eye tracking system includes a source assembly, a camera, and a controller. In some embodiments, the source assembly is a plurality of sources and are positioned to illuminate at least a peripheral area of a cornea of an eye. In some embodiments, the sources are masked to be a particular shape. The peripheral region is a location on the eye where the cornea transitions to the sclera. In some embodiments, the camera can detect a polarization of the reflected light, and uses polarization to disambiguate possible reflection locations. Similarly, time of flight may also be used to disambiguate potential reflection locations. The controller uses information from the detector to track positions of the user's eyes.

Abstract: Architectures are provided for selectively outputting light for forming images, the light having different wavelengths and being outputted with low levels of crosstalk. In some embodiments, light is incoupled into a waveguide and deflected to propagate in different directions, depending on wavelength. The incoupled light then outcoupled by outcoupling optical elements that outcouple light based on the direction of propagation of the light. In some other embodiments, color filters are between a waveguide and outcoupling elements. The color filters limit the wavelengths of light that interact with and are outcoupled by the outcoupling elements. In yet other embodiments, a different waveguide is provided for each range of wavelengths to be outputted. Incoupling optical elements selectively incouple light of the appropriate range of wavelengths into a corresponding waveguide, from which the light is outcoupled.

Abstract: Example methods include converting received context information into a query to retrieve relevant data from a data repository, wherein the received context information defines a feature set. The method further includes retrieving a data set from the data repository, wherein the data set comprises data corresponding to the query. The example methods further include generating a set of messages that describe at least one linguistically describable trend in the data set, wherein the set of messages is instantiated based at least in part on the data set. The example methods further include generating a context-specific report about the feature set A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are provided.

Abstract: Techniques for eye-tracking in a near-eye display system are disclosed. One example of a near-eye display system includes a waveguide-based display substrate transparent to visible light and configured to be placed in front of a user's eye. The waveguide-based display substrate includes a first light deflector configured to direct a first portion of invisible light reflected by the user's eye to a camera to form a first image of the user's eye in a first area of an image frame, and a second light deflector configured to direct a second portion of the invisible light reflected by the user's eye to the camera to form a second image of the user's eye in a second area of the image frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling gaze-based virtual content control may include (1) displaying an artificial scene with one or more virtual elements to a user wearing a head-mounted display system, (2) identifying the user's eye gaze based on gazing data collected by one or more sensors in the head-mounted display system, (3) determining that the user's eye gaze is focused on a specific virtual element, and (4) in response to determining that the user's eye gaze is focused on the specific virtual element, increasing the specific virtual element's visibility to the user. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A moveable link for an active exterior component on a vehicle. The moveable link provides a sealed connection between the outer link and the base link and fixed link. This sealed connection prevents debris from contaminating the area where the outer link rotates about the pin, thereby preventing unwanted noises. Furthermore, the sealed connection also prevent corrosion between the outer link and the pin, which can lead to failure of the moveable link.

Abstract: A head-mounted display includes an eye tracking system, implemented to determine the location of the user's gaze, which is configured using a scanning laser assembly, photodetector, and a controller. Light with wavelengths within the infrared range is emitted toward the user's eye from the scanning laser and is reflected off at various emission angles. The reflected light is detected by a photodetector or plurality of photodetectors located along a periphery of the optics block. The photodetector records a signal intensity, determined by the emission angle of the reflected infrared light. The controller, having been previously calibrated to indicate eye movements based on these varying signal intensities, provides information pertaining to the location of the user's eye.

Abstract: A system for making a holographic medium includes a light source configured to provide light, and a beam splitter configured to separate the light into a first portion of the light and a second portion of the light that is spatially separated from the first portion of the light. The system also includes a first set of optical elements configured to transmit the first portion of the light for providing a first wide-field beam onto an optically recordable medium, a second set of optical elements configured to transmit the second portion of the light for providing a second wide-field beam, and a plurality of prisms optically coupled with the second set of optical elements and configured to receive the second wide-field beam and project a plurality of separate light patterns onto the optically recordable medium for forming the holographic medium.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (i) determining, using an eye-tracking system, an orientation of at least one eye of a user, (ii) identifying, based at least in part on the orientation of the user's eye, a point of interest within a field of view of the user, (iii) determining that the point of interest is a candidate for tagging, and (iv) performing, in response to determining that the point of interest is the candidate for tagging, a tagging action that facilitates tagging of the point of interest. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘MOL 158-47’, characterized by its upright plant habit; intermediate height; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are white and greenish white in color with a narrow dark green-colored leaf margin and greyed green or green-colored venation; and petioles that are tannish brown in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘OF13-635’, characterized by its upright plant habit; intermediate height; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are purplish red and purplish pink in color on a dark green-colored background, venation that is dark green blushed with dark greyish red in color and random white-colored spots; and petioles that are tannish pink in color with dark brown-colored stripes and tessellations or dark brown to almost black in color with tannish pink-colored stripes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘CRM OF14-219’, characterized by its intermediate height and somewhat mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are dark green in color with deep red-colored centers, dark green, white and red-colored blotches and greyed green and white-colored venation; and petioles that are medium green or tannish pink in color with darker-colored stippling, streaks and tessellations.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘WCH PK 158-22’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are pink and purplish pink in color on a dark green-colored background with dark red to red purple-colored venation; and petioles that are tan to tannish pink in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘JPD OF14-457’, characterized by its compact, intermediate height and somewhat mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are dark green in color with dark red-colored centers and venation; and petioles that are tan in color flushed with reddish purple.