Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Image superposition by optical means – Operator body-mounted heads-up display
Patent
1999-03-09
2000-07-04
Shalwala, Bipin H.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Image superposition by optical means
Operator body-mounted heads-up display
345130, 345158, G09G 500, G09G 508, G09G 525
Patent
active
060845562
ABSTRACT:
A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display containing a head-tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the head-mounted display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.
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Lewis David L
Shalwala Bipin H.
Vega Vista, Inc.
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