Near-eye display with pivot waveguide and camera
A near-eye display system including an optics module coupled with an electronics module having a controller. Wherein the optics module includes a planar waveguide operable to display virtual images, and a camera operable to capture pictures and videos. The planar waveguide coupled with the camera via the optics module, whereby a first view through the planar waveguide is oriented to be the same as a second view by the camera.
1. A near-eye display system, comprising:
an optics module comprising:
a projector operable to generate angularly encoded light beams,
a transmissive waveguide operable to convey at least a portion of said light beams to an eyebox, and
a camera operable to capture images of an environment;
an electronics module having a controller in electrical connection with said optics module;
a mounting module located between said electronics module and said optics module, wherein said electronics module is coupled with said optics module via said mounting module;
a first pivot located between said optics module and said electronics module, wherein said optics module is rotatable relative to said electronics module about a first axis, and
a second pivot located between said optics module and said mounting module, wherein said optics module is rotatable relative to said mounting module and said electronics module about a second axis,
wherein said waveguide is coupled with said camera via said optics module, and a first view through said waveguide is aligned with a second view of said camera.
2. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said waveguide and said camera are operable to rotate relative to said electronics module and maintain alignment of said first view and said second view.
3. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said waveguide comprises a first field of view and said camera comprises a second field of view, and wherein said first view is oriented through a center of said first field of view and said second view is oriented through a center of said second field of view.
4. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said waveguide is operable to be arranged in a first position relative to said electronics module, and said waveguide is operable to be arranged in a second position relative to said electronics module.
5. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said first axis is oriented perpendicular to said second axis.
6. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said waveguide comprises a planar waveguide.
7. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said optics module comprises a light source operable to at least partially illuminate said environment in said second view.
8. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said electronics module comprises one or more buttons configured to operate said near-eye display system.
9. The near-eye display system according to claim 8 , wherein said one or more buttons comprise a first button arranged to control an ON/OFF state of said near-eye display system, and a second button arranged to control said camera.
10. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said electronics module comprises first and second opposing surfaces, wherein said waveguide is arranged transverse to said first surface, and wherein at least a portion of said optics module is arranged adjacent to said second surface.
11. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said electronics module comprises first and second opposing surfaces, wherein said first surface is configured to be located adjacent to a user, and wherein at least a portion of said optics module is arranged adjacent to said second surface.
12. The near-eye display system according to claim 11 , wherein said projector and said camera are arranged outward of said second surface.
13. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein said first pivot comprises a vertical axis and said second pivot comprises a horizontal axis.
14. The near-eye display system according to claim 1 , wherein an electrical connection of said optics module and said electronics module is arranged through said first pivot and said second pivot.
15. A near-eye display system, comprising:
an optics module comprising:
a projector operable to generate angularly encoded light beams,
a transmissive waveguide operable to convey at least a portion of said light beams to an eyebox, and
a camera operable to capture images of an environment;
an electronics module having a controller in electrical connection with said optics module, wherein said electronics module comprises a first button arranged to control an ON/OFF state of said near-eye display system, and a second button arranged to control said camera; and
a first pivot located between said optics module and said electronics module, wherein said optics module is rotatable relative to said electronics module about a first axis,
wherein said waveguide is coupled with said camera via said optics module, and a first view through said waveguide is aligned with a second view of said camera.
16. The near-eye display system according to claim 15 , wherein said electronics module comprises first and second opposing surfaces, wherein said waveguide is arranged transverse to said first surface, and wherein at least a portion of said optics module is arranged adjacent to said second surface.
17. The near-eye display system according to claim 15 , wherein said electronics module comprises first and second opposing surfaces, wherein said first surface is configured to be located adjacent to a user, and wherein at least a portion of said optics module is arranged adjacent to said second surface.
18. The near-eye display system according to claim 17 , wherein said projector and said camera are arranged outward of said second surface.