Abstract: A method for realigning components of image-projection systems for a head-wearable devices is described herein. The method includes, while an image is being presented to the user's first eye using a first image-projection system of a head-wearable device and the image is being presented to a user's second eye using a second image-projection system of the head-wearable device, selecting one or both of (i) a selected point in time at which to present a realignment pattern via the head-wearable device and (ii) a selected location within the image at which the realignment pattern should be presented. The method further includes, presenting, via the head-wearable device, the realignment pattern at one or both of the selected point in time and the selected location. The method further includes, modifying presentation characteristics for the first image-projection system or the second image-projection system based on the presenting of the realignment pattern.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include synchronizing a timing scheme between a display and a camera. The method may also include triggering, using a display trigger based on the timing scheme, the display to display a content frame, and triggering, using a capture trigger based on the timing scheme, the camera to capture the displayed content frame. The method may further include building a timeline of frame events for the displayed content frame and the captured content frame, and matching, using the timeline of frame events, the displayed content frame with the captured content frame. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A display waveguide is configured to direct a first portion of display light to an eye along a first optical path. A disparity waveguide is configured to direct a second portion of the display light to a disparity sense circuit along a second optical path separated from the first optical path.

Abstract: Optical binocular disparity detection devices may include an optical combiner and a single image sensor. The optical combiner may include a left input for receiving a left image and a right input for receiving a right image. An output of the optical combiner may be configured to direct the left image and the right image out of the optical combiner. The single image sensor may be configured to receive and sense the left image and the right image from the output and to generate data indicative of a disparity between the left image and the right image. Various other related systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A near-eye optical assembly includes a display waveguide and an optical structure. The display waveguide is configured to receive display light and to direct the display light to an eye of a user. The optical structure includes an input coupler, an optical path, and an output coupler. The input coupler is disposed to receive a portion of the display light that propagates through the waveguide. The optical path directs the portion of the display light from the input coupler to an output coupler that is configured to provide the received portion of the display light to a disparity sense circuit.

Abstract: A near-eye optical assembly includes a display waveguide and an optical structure. The display waveguide is configured to receive display light and to direct the display light to an eye of a user. The optical structure includes an input coupler, an optical path, and an output coupler. The input coupler is disposed to receive a portion of the display light that propagates through the waveguide. The optical path directs the portion of the display light from the input coupler to an output coupler that is configured to provide the received portion of the display light to a disparity sense circuit.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for an eye tracking system to track eye movement via a camera and lens module utilizing a low-profile phase element, such as a holographic optical element (HOE), or a multipurpose sensor are provided. Systems and methods may include a multipurpose sensor to detect changes in light and determine occurrence of eye movement, a lens module (e.g., waveguide) configured to project an image covering a first field of view within an eye relief zone, to a camera positioned adjacent to the lens module and configured to track eye movements within a second field of view, and a low-profile phase element positioned in front of the camera. Light reflected from the user's eyes is transmitted via lens module to the camera which responds to eye reflection data of the second field of view. Systems and apparatuses for a calibration system to perform key performance indicator testing for eye tracking systems are provided.

Abstract: An optical assembly for a digital projector includes a lens and a field bias optical element. The lens is disposed to receive display light generated by a display and to direct the display light along an optical path. The lens is configured to provide a first field-of-view. The field bias optical element is disposed between the lens and an aperture stop of the optical assembly. The field bias optical element is configured to bias the display light in at least one direction to provide a second field-of-view that is greater than the first field-of-view.

Abstract: According to examples, a system for designing optical components to provide passive athermalization and aberration correction is described. The system may include a processor and a memory storing instructions. The processor, when executing the instructions, may cause the system to select one or more optical elements to be included in the optical component based on the received design specifications, select one or more optical element configurations based on the selected one or more optical elements and implement an optimization function to optimize the selected one or more optical element configurations. The processor, when executing the instructions, may then determine if the one or more optical element configurations meet one or more initial specifications, enable one or more adjustment(s) to the one or more optical element configurations and determine if an optical element configuration meet one or more additional specifications.

Abstract: A displacement sensor measures capacitance between a rotor-stator pair. The displacement sensor includes a plurality of stators coupled to a first object. The plurality of stators is oriented parallel to an axis of motion between the first object and a second object. The displacement sensor further includes a plurality of rotors coupled to the second object. The plurality of rotors is oriented parallel to the axis of motion. Each rotor of the plurality of rotors is aligned with and configured to receive a corresponding stator of the plurality of stators to create a respective rotor-stator pair. Capacitance between the rotor-stator pairs change as a function of position of the first object relative to the second object along the axis of motion. An amount of displacement of the first object relative to the second object is determined based in part on the capacitance values.

Abstract: An actuator aligned multi-channel projector assembly generates image light using a plurality of projectors. A projector includes a plurality of optical components in optical series and one or more actuators. The plurality of optical components include a light source and a plurality of optical elements. The light source generates first light. The plurality of optical elements project the first light. The first light is output from the projector and combined with a second to form an image presented via a display element of a headset to a user. The one or more actuators adjust a position of at least one optical component of the plurality of optical components relative to another optical component in order to compensate for misalignment of a portion of the image formed from the first light relative to a portion of the image formed from the second light.

Abstract: A displacement sensor measures capacitance between a rotor-stator pair. The displacement sensor includes a plurality of stators coupled to a first object. The plurality of stators is oriented parallel to an axis of motion between the first object and a second object. The displacement sensor further includes a plurality of rotors coupled to the second object. The plurality of rotors is oriented parallel to the axis of motion. Each rotor of the plurality of rotors is aligned with and configured to receive a corresponding stator of the plurality of stators to create a respective rotor-stator pair. Capacitance between the rotor-stator pairs change as a function of position of the first object relative to the second object along the axis of motion. An amount of displacement of the first object relative to the second object is determined based in part on the capacitance values.

Abstract: A self-calibrating display can detect and compensate for binocular disparity or other visual imperfection of the display. The display includes a pair of projection units for projecting test light carrying test images through waveguides, which are normally used to carry images to left and right eyes of a user. A detection unit detects the test light propagated through the waveguides, and extracts the test images. Position of reference features in the detected test images may be used to determine binocular disparity, and luminance and color distribution across the test images may be used to determine the illumination and color uniformity of the images displayed to the user. After the visual defects have been detected, they may be reduced or compensated for by pre-emphasizing or shifting images to be displayed to the left and right eyes of the user.