摘要 |
<p>A head mountable display (HMD) system 20 in which images are generated for display 50 to the user comprises an eyes-shut detector configured to detect a user's eye or eyes being shut; and an image generator configured to generate images for display by the HMD. The image generator carries out actions in response, at least in part, to a detection of whether the HMD wearer has one or both eyes shut for at least a first predetermined period, the image generator executing different respective actions in dependence upon: (i) a detection that the user's eyes are shut for at least the first predetermined period but less than a second predetermined period, the second predetermined period being longer than the first predetermined period; and (ii) a detection that the user's eyes are shut for at least the second predetermined period. Eye position, orientation and vergence may also be detected via a camera 122. Image features such as menu items may be changed according to whether the user is currently looking at those features. The HMD may be operable in respect of a video game utilizing virtual weapons.</p> |