Artificial intelligence enhanced system for adaptive control driven ar/vr visual aids

Abstract

Interactive systems using adaptive control software and hardware from known and later developed eye-pieces to later developed head-wear to lenses, including implantable, temporarily insert-able and contact and related film based types of lenses including thin film transparent elements for housing cameras lenses and projector and functional equivalent processing tools. Simple controls, real-time updates and instant feedback allow implicit optimization of a universal model while managing complexity.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Applications Ser. Nos. 62 / 530,286 & 62 / 530,792 filed July 2017, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference herein in its entirely, along with full reservation of all Paris convention rights.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURES[0002]The Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) Visual Aid invention described below is intended for users with visual impairments that impact field of vision (FOV). These may take the form of age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy, Stargardt's disease, and other diseases where damage to part of the retina impairs vision. The invention described is novel because it not only supplies algorithms to enhance vision, but also provides simple but powerful controls and a structured process that allows the user to adjust those algorithms.[0003]The basic hardware is constructed from a non-invasive, ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a method for improving the ability of people with retinal diseases to read and function in their everyday lives. The method involves training the individual to look for information in a different way, using a technique called eccentric viewing. By training the individual to look for information in a different way, the method helps improve their ability to read and understand information when they are in a position to do so. The training involves giving the individual specific tasks to perform, such as identifying words or objects in a landscape or picture. The method also uses augmented reality techniques to guide the individual's eye movements and improve their ability to fixate on relevant information. Overall, the method helps to make the most of the vision that is still available to individuals with retinal diseases and increase their quality of life.

Problems solved by technology

This impact can affect their life in many ways including loss of the ability to read, loss of income, loss of mobility and an overall degraded quality of life.

However, with increased magnification comes decreased FOV (Field of View) and therefore the lack of ability to see other words or objects around the word or object of interest.

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