Abstract: A head mountable imaging apparatus (5) for assisting a user with reduced vision comprises a first display device (20) configured to provide a display to a first eye of the user. A first lens (27) is provided on a user side of the first display device (20). The first lens (27) is configured to form a focused image of the first display device (20). A first camera (25) is configured to provide an output representing a scene in front of the imaging apparatus (5). A processor (40) is configured to receive the output from the first camera (25), to perform one or more image enhancements to improve vision for the user and to provide a processed output to the first display device (20) for display to the user. The first display device (20) is circular or elliptical.

Abstract: A method of operating a user interface for a vehicle system includes receiving, by a processor, a user input from an input device. The method further includes comparing, by the processor, the user input to a plurality of stored user commands stored within a command database. The plurality of stored user commands is configured for controlling the system of the vehicle. The method additionally includes identifying, by the processor, a predicted user command based on the comparison of the user input to the plurality of stored user commands. Moreover, the method includes outputting, by an output device, the predicted user command. Also, the method includes receiving, by the input device, a user selection of the predicted user command output by the output device. Furthermore, the method includes controlling, by a controller, the system of the vehicle according to the user selection of the predicted user command.

Abstract: A method of operating a user interface for a vehicle system includes receiving, by a processor, a user input from an input device. The method further includes comparing, by the processor, the user input to a plurality of stored user commands stored within a command database. The plurality of stored user commands is configured for controlling the system of the vehicle. The method additionally includes identifying, by the processor, a predicted user command based on the comparison of the user input to the plurality of stored user commands. Moreover, the method includes outputting, by an output device, the predicted user command. Also, the method includes receiving, by the input device, a user selection of the predicted user command output by the output device. Furthermore, the method includes controlling, by a controller, the system of the vehicle according to the user selection of the predicted user command.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical device for a visually-impaired individual and a method of operating such a device. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a spaced array of discrete light sources and a support arranged to maintain the array in proximate relation to at least one eye of the visually-impaired individual. An image capture device is configured to capture images of at least part of the individual's immediate environment, wherein the array is configured to convey information to the individual by selectively illuminating one or more of the discrete light sources based on the content of the captured images. In this way, information relating to objects and/or textual language in the individual's environment can be conveyed to the individual by predetermined patterns of illumination (e.g. spatial and/or temporal). The apparatus and method are found to be particularly suited for visually-impaired individuals who retain at least some residual light and/or colour discrimination.