Abstract: Techniques include performing a calibration of the display with respect to the eye-tracking camera after usage. The calibration involves determining a current position of a reflected pixel of the display within a field of view of the eye-tracking camera and comparing that position with a calibration position, for example a position seen at the factory. The pixel may then be shifted according to the difference between the current position and the calibration position.

Abstract: A time-division multiplexed projection display is pixel shifted to produce an increased perceived display resolution or to mitigate image defects, such as defects in a display, a waveguide, or a prism, in an augmented, mixed, or virtual reality device. A polarizing beam splitter (PBS) divides input unpolarized display light into two orthogonal linear polarizations and directs them to two PBS arms. The PBS arms act to shift the light in synchronization with the time-multiplexed display such that a single pixel of the light engine providing the display light is converted into two or four virtual pixels, effectively increasing the perceived display resolution relative to the native resolution of the light engine. The PBS combines the light from both PBS arms into a single, unpolarized output that may then be projected into a lens or a waveguide incoupler to enable the light to propagate through a waveguide for display.

Abstract: To track an object with radar, and achieve greater than range resolution precision, the phase of a difference signal can be utilized and adjusted as the tracked object crosses between resolution ranges. Changes in the object's distance can be detected with greater than range resolution precision by utilizing the phase. Such changes can iteratively inform the determined distance across multiple phase cycles within a single distance range. As the movement of the object approaches, and then crosses, between resolution ranges, the phase as determined within an origin resolution range can be compared with a coincident phase within the destination resolution range and the difference can then be utilized to adjust the phase as the object then remains within the destination resolution range. Such phase adjustments can be applied across multiple resolution ranges, allowing for the tracking of an object, utilizing radar, while achieving greater than range resolution precision.

Abstract: Techniques include performing a calibration of the display with respect to the eye-tracking camera after usage. The calibration involves determining a current position of a reflected pixel of the display within a field of view of the eye-tracking camera and comparing that position with a calibration position, for example a position seen at the factory. The pixel may then be shifted according to the difference between the current position and the calibration position.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: To track an object with radar, and achieve greater than range resolution precision, the phase of a difference signal can be utilized and adjusted as the tracked object crosses between resolution ranges. Changes in the object's distance can be detected with greater than range resolution precision by utilizing the phase. Such changes can iteratively inform the determined distance across multiple phase cycles within a single distance range. As the movement of the object approaches, and then crosses, between resolution ranges, the phase as determined within an origin resolution range can be compared with a coincident phase within the destination resolution range and the difference can then be utilized to adjust the phase as the object then remains within the destination resolution range. Such phase adjustments can be applied across multiple resolution ranges, allowing for the tracking of an object, utilizing radar, while achieving greater than range resolution precision.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: Various embodiments relating to controlling ambient environmental conditions to affect one or more human subjects wearing wearable computing systems are disclosed. In one example, a head-mounted computing system includes a see-through display configured to present an augmented reality image in front of an environment when viewed through the see-through display, a logic subsystem, and a storage subsystem. The storage subsystem may hold instructions executable by the logic subsystem to present the augmented reality image via the see-through display, and during presentation of the augmented reality image, send a command to control an environmental control system external to the head-mounted computing system. The command may be configured to trigger adjustment of an environmental parameter of the environment to enhance presentation of the augmented reality image.

Abstract: A messaging gamification device. A messaging gamification device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging gamification device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the gamification device according to how a user interacts with the gamification device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: Various embodiments relating to controlling ambient environmental conditions to affect one or more human subjects wearing wearable computing systems are disclosed. In one example, a head-mounted computing system includes a see-through display configured to present an augmented reality image in front of an environment when viewed through the see-through display, a logic subsystem, and a storage subsystem. The storage subsystem may hold instructions executable by the logic subsystem to present the augmented reality image via the see-through display, and during presentation of the augmented reality image, send a command to control an environmental control system external to the head-mounted computing system. The command may be configured to trigger adjustment of an environmental parameter of the environment to enhance presentation of the augmented reality image.

Abstract: A near-eye display system comprises a display portion arranged in sight of a viewer; a sensory portion with an output responsive to an indication of physiological discomfort experienced by the viewer; and an electronic controller operatively coupled to the display portion and to the sensory portion and configured to adjust an operating parameter of the near-eye display system based on the output of the sensory portion, so as to quell the indication of the physiological discomfort.

Abstract: A display system includes a display arranged in sight of a viewer, a sensory subsystem configured to sense an ocular condition of the viewer, and a controller. Operatively coupled to the display and to the sensory subsystem, the controller is configured to adjust an operating parameter of the display system in response to the ocular condition, in order to prevent or relieve eye discomfort experienced by the viewer.

Abstract: A messaging novelty device. A messaging novelty device can include a customizable message provisioning system and a customizable display system. A method of operating a messaging novelty device can include controlling reproduction of content on a customizable display system of the novelty device according to how a user interacts with the novelty device and content presentation rules.

Abstract: Techniques for component protective overmolding using protective external coatings include selectively applying a protective material substantially over one or more elements coupled to a framework configured to be worn, the elements including at least a sensor, and forming one or more moldings substantially over a subset or all of the framework, the protective material and the elements, after the protective material has been selectively applied, at least one of the one or more moldings having a protective property.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and wearable computing devices, audio devices, and communication devices for facilitating the presentation of personal audio. More specifically, disclosed are an apparatus and method to form directional audio personal to a user in a non-occluded manner. In one embodiment, a personal audio and communication devices can include a first directional speaker disposed at a first mounting region of a first support member. The first support member is configured to position the first directional speaker adjacent a first ear in substantial alignment with the first ear. Also included is a second directional speaker disposed at a second mounting region of a second support member. The second support member is configured to position the second directional speaker adjacent a second ear in substantial alignment with the second ear.

Abstract: Various embodiments relating to controlling ambient environmental conditions to affect one or more human subjects wearing wearable computing systems are disclosed. In one example, a head-mounted computing system includes a see-through display configured to present an augmented reality image in front of an environment when viewed through the see-through display, a logic subsystem, and a storage subsystem. The storage subsystem may hold instructions executable by the logic subsystem to present the augmented reality image via the see-through display, and during presentation of the augmented reality image, send a command to control an environmental control system external to the head-mounted computing system. The command may be configured to trigger adjustment of an environmental parameter of the environment to enhance presentation of the augmented reality image.

Abstract: A hearing assistance system includes an eye tracker to determine a gaze target of a user, a microphone array, a speaker, and an audio conditioner to output assistive audio via the speaker. The assistive audio is processed from microphone array output to emphasize sounds that originate near the gaze target determined by the eye tracker.