Multifunctional collimator indicator
First Claim
1. Multifunctional collimator indicator positioned inside vehicular cabin in place of a standardized dashboard and comprising of:
- an LCD based image formulator, dual channel displays whereas the upper channel is projecting a collimated monochromatic image of the ongoing critical vehicular parameters onto the dashboard and into the optical infinity, and whereas the lower channel is formulating virtual color imaging of a standardized needle and digitized gauges as well as a computer and a visional tracking system to identify the direction of the driver'"'"'s view by following the position of the eye pupils and which is further distinguished by;
whereas to provide increased levels in safety of operating a motor vehicle by eliminating the timing which is otherwise required for driver'"'"'s eye accommodation from the outside environment onto the lower channel formulating imaging of the standardized dashboard, the lower channel displays information in a collimated format;
whereas to provide the ability to alternate visual tracking of images provided by both channels as a result of alternation in direction of the driver'"'"'s view as well as to minimize light losses, an optical system is equipped with a shifting optical element which supports complete reflection of monochromatic green light during operation of the upper channel, and which further supports complete visible light spectrum transparency during operation of the lower channel.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to indication systems providing augmented visual support for the operator of a motor vehicle, vessel or an aircraft. The indication system is positioned in the location of a traditional vehicular gauge dashboard. The indication system consists of an image formulator and an optical collimator system with two visual channels. Lower channel is used for direct visual tracking of all virtual gauge readings while the upper channel is used to track updates “on the windshield” of a vehicle with the background of the surrounding environment. The lower channel displays virtual collimator imaging of the traditional analog or digital gauges as well as navigational system data. The upper channel is reflected onto the exterior background of the windshield and displays collimator imaged critical data that is required for the safe operation of a vehicle. To provide the switching functionality between the two channels, the indication system utilizes a lightproof partition. The side of the partition facing the image formulator is designed as a flat reflective mirror. In order to engage the lower channel, the partition is placed away from the optical systems for the lower channel. To provide viewing of the upper channel, the partition is positioned along the optical axis of the upper collimator lens at a given angle. To provide the function of automatic switching between the channels, the multifunctional collimator indicator is equipped with an eye position tracking system which tracks real-time position of the eye'"'"'s pupil.
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1. Multifunctional collimator indicator positioned inside vehicular cabin in place of a standardized dashboard and comprising of:
- an LCD based image formulator, dual channel displays whereas the upper channel is projecting a collimated monochromatic image of the ongoing critical vehicular parameters onto the dashboard and into the optical infinity, and whereas the lower channel is formulating virtual color imaging of a standardized needle and digitized gauges as well as a computer and a visional tracking system to identify the direction of the driver'"'"'s view by following the position of the eye pupils and which is further distinguished by;
whereas to provide increased levels in safety of operating a motor vehicle by eliminating the timing which is otherwise required for driver'"'"'s eye accommodation from the outside environment onto the lower channel formulating imaging of the standardized dashboard, the lower channel displays information in a collimated format; whereas to provide the ability to alternate visual tracking of images provided by both channels as a result of alternation in direction of the driver'"'"'s view as well as to minimize light losses, an optical system is equipped with a shifting optical element which supports complete reflection of monochromatic green light during operation of the upper channel, and which further supports complete visible light spectrum transparency during operation of the lower channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- an LCD based image formulator, dual channel displays whereas the upper channel is projecting a collimated monochromatic image of the ongoing critical vehicular parameters onto the dashboard and into the optical infinity, and whereas the lower channel is formulating virtual color imaging of a standardized needle and digitized gauges as well as a computer and a visional tracking system to identify the direction of the driver'"'"'s view by following the position of the eye pupils and which is further distinguished by;
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