MODULAR MULTI-MODE VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET

摘要

A modular virtual reality headset that may be operated in multiple modes. Embodiments enable a mount with modular receivers having electronic and mechanical interfaces that accept swappable modules. Swappable modules may include swappable display modules, swappable audio modules, and swappable sensor modules. Embodiments enable multiple modes of operation, including for example a virtual mode to display virtual reality environments, a real mode to display images of the real environment surrounding the user, and an augmented reality mode that overlays real scenes with other information. Embodiments may also provide multiple modes of operation for audio.

主权项

1. A modular multi-mode virtual reality headset comprising
amount configured to be attached to a head of a user; a display processor coupled to said mount; a display module receiver coupled to said mount; one or more swappable display modules, each configured to be detachably coupled to said display module receiver and located in front of said user's eyes when coupled to said display module receiver, each comprising
one or more displays;optionally one or more cameras;optionally one or more display user input controls; a display module electronic interface integrated into said display module receiver, comprising
a pixel channel that transfers pixel data from said display processor to said one or more displays;a camera video channel that transfers camera video captured by said one or more cameras to said display processor;a camera control channel that transfers camera control commands from said display processor to said one or more cameras;a display user input channel that transfers user input commands from said one or more optional display user input controls to said display processor; wherein said display processor is configured to function in a plurality of operating modes comprising
a virtual mode wherein
said pixel data is generated from a model or a stored capture;a real mode wherein
said pixel data comprises said camera video;an augmented reality mode wherein
said pixel data comprises said camera video overlaid with text or graphics or images generated or obtained by said display processor.