Tobii has been granted a patent for an eye tracking system in a Head Mounted Device. The system includes an illuminator arrangement with p-polarized light sources to reduce reflections from optic arrangements like glasses. The technology aims to improve accuracy and performance in eye tracking applications. GlobalData’s report on Tobii gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Tobii, Metaverse display interfaces was a key innovation area identified from patents. Tobii's grant share as of May 2024 was 39%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Eye tracking system in head mounted device with reduced reflections
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11966047B2) discloses an innovative eye tracking system implemented in a Head Mounted Device (HMD). The system includes an illuminator arrangement with multiple light sources, including at least one p-polarized light source, to reduce reflections from an optic arrangement in the light beam path to the user's eye. The illuminator emits p-polarized light at Brewster's angle, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Furthermore, the patent details the inclusion of a pair of glasses as the optic arrangement, along with polarizers to linearly polarize light for p-polarization only. The system's circuitry is designed to identify reflections from the optic arrangement and switch off corresponding light sources to optimize tracking. An image sensor captures reflections from the eye and optic arrangement, enabling the system to estimate gaze based on pupil and corneal reflections. The HMD can be utilized for Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) applications, showcasing the versatility and potential applications of this advanced eye tracking technology.
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