Nausea Reduction Design for Virtual Reality Glasses

Abstract

The invention relates to a motion sickness reduction mechanism for virtual reality (VR) glasses that reduces motion sickness (VR nausea), one of the biggest problems users experience during use, while also increasing visual comfort and contrast.

Description

1 TARIFF Nausea Reduction Design for Virtual Reality Glasses Technical Area The invention relates to devices used in virtual reality (VR) glasses, during use. One of the biggest problems users experience is motion sickness (VR nausea) 5 virtual reality, which reduces the problem and at the same time increases visual comfort and contrast. It relates to a structure for reducing nausea in eyeglasses. The structure that is the subject of the invention is the lens. Thanks to its integrated hardware components, it can be used both as a detachable accessory and... It is applicable to all VR headsets in an embedded form. State of the Art 10 Nowadays, software solutions are often used to reduce VR nausea. These include vignette / peripheral (edge) darkening and virtual nose enhancement. overlay, FPS (Frames Per Second) / latency Optimization and field of view (FOV) reduction methods stand out. However, these solutions have significant shortcomings, as noted below: 15  Delay and inconsistency: Software-based masking renders head movements. It follows the (image generation / processing) chain. Software-based. Masking is sudden because it depends on the frame refresh rate (11–20 ms+). in movements or microsaccades (things that can happen when looking at something carefully) (completely involuntary movement) remains delayed. 20  Permanent darkening / contrast loss: Software-based vignette with continuously dimmed periphery. It reduces visual quality. It cannot adaptively respond to scene brightness.  Optical mismatch: On-screen software dimming causes light to scatter on the lens surface. It cannot be prevented. This still results in annoying peripheral stimulation for the user. It is reflected. 25 In summary, the software aspects of the current method used to reduce VR nausea... In these situations, vestibular (balance)-visual disharmony worsens and nausea is triggered. 2 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. Purpose of the Invention The invention was created by drawing inspiration from existing situations and addressing the aforementioned drawbacks. 5 It aims to solve the problem. The main purpose of the invention is to create a device used in virtual reality (VR) glasses. One of the biggest problems users experience during use is movement. reducing the problem of visual nausea (VR nausea) while also providing visual comfort and contrast. The goal is to create a structure that increases [in value]. 10 Another purpose of the invention is to solve the motion problem in virtual reality glasses that has remained unsolved for years. a structure that solves the nausea problem at the hardware level to place. Another aim of the invention is to suppress visual stimuli at their source and direct the correct signals to the user. The goal is to establish a structure that transmits information. 15 Another aim of the invention is to solve a fundamental problem that existing software methods cannot solve. The solution is at the hardware level. To achieve the objectives described above, virtual reality glasses are necessary. reduces the motion sickness problem experienced by users during its use and also A contrast-enhancing, nausea-reducing design for virtual reality glasses 20 It has been improved and this structure: - by momentarily dimming the light around the lens of the virtual reality glasses Reduces nausea; alters opacity with electrochromic material, peripheral The actual optics that instantly manage the field of vision are located directly in front of the eye. surface-modifying electrochromic film ring, 25 - segmented with low-resistance lines that conduct electricity to the electrochromic film ring. controlling, through, the control of the electrochromic film ring. provided, transparent conductive layer and connecting lines, 3 - Including IMU and light sensor, it detects the user's head movement / acceleration, angular velocity, and Detects ambient light / brightness with millisecond precision, and the direction of motion. According to the sensor block, which provides dynamic masking data, - Sensor data received from the sensor block, which includes the MCU and driver circuit. processing in real time and applying tension to film segments at millisecond speeds. the film segments that look in the relevant direction before the head movement begins A control board that makes something opaque and then transparent again when the movement stops. - virtual reality, which is the energy input required to power the system. plugged into the glasses' USB port, it manages both energy and safety. provided via USB connector, 10 - inside, an electrochromic film ring, a transparent conductive layer, and connecting lines. integrated, anti-nausea structure that fixes around the lens, light carrier body and seal that prevent leakage, - the nausea-reducing mechanism, in the lens area of ​​the virtual reality glasses magnet that makes it stick 15 It includes. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. This becomes clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures. This will be understood, and therefore the evaluation should also take these forms and detailed explanations into consideration. It needs to be done by taking precautions. 20 Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1 is a representative drawing of the structure that is the subject of the invention. Figure 2 shows the structure that is the subject of the invention, attached to a virtual reality headset. This is a representative drawing. Description of Part References 25 1. Electrochromic film ring 2. Transparent conductive layer and connecting lines 3. Sensor block 4. Control card 4 5. USB connector 6. Carrier body and seal 7. Magnet Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed explanation describes the invention, which involves 5 anti-nausea agents for virtual reality glasses. The preferred organizational structures of the system only contribute to a better understanding of the subject. It is explained in this regard. The design that is the subject of the invention includes the following elements: - electrochromic film ring (1), - transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2), 10 - sensor block (3), - control card (4), - USB connector (5), - carrier body and seal (6), - magnet (7). 15 The electrochromic film ring (1) reduces nausea by momentarily damping light around the lens; It is the element that changes opacity with electrochromic material. It is at the heart of the system. The electrochromic film ring (1) instantaneously manages the peripheral field of vision and only It doesn't create a virtual effect like a software mask; it's the reality directly in front of your eyes. It alters the optical surface. Thus, light is cut off at the source and delivered to the user. It is not accessible. Transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2) electrically connect the electrochromic film ring (1) It transmits; it provides segment control with thin, low-resistance lines. Electrochromic Control of the film ring (1) through the transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2), This allows each segment to be triggered individually. 25 Sensor block (3), IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) and Light It includes its sensor. The sensor block (3) detects head movement and ambient light; It provides dynamic masking data according to the direction of movement. The subject of the invention In the configuration, critical data is obtained thanks to the sensor block (3), and the user Head acceleration, angular velocity and ambient brightness are measured in milliseconds by the sensor block (3) 5 It is perceived with sensitivity. Control card (4), MCU (Microcontroller Unit) and Driver It includes its circuit. The control board (4) receives sensor data from the sensor block (3). processing in real time and applying tension to film segments at millisecond speeds. It is implemented. Control card (4), film 10 facing the relevant direction before head movement starts. It makes the segments opaque, and then makes them transparent again when the movement stops. This The "pre-blackout" approach is much faster than software-based solutions and reduces nausea. It eliminates the critical milliseconds that trigger the event. The USB connector (5) is the power input required to power the system, and it provides both power. Security management is also provided by the USB connector (5). USB connector 15 (5) is plugged into the USB port of the virtual reality headset. The USB connector (5) is preferably plugged into the USB port of the virtual reality headset. It is a USB-C type (USB: Universal Serial Bus). Electrochromic film ring (1), transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2) carrier body and integrated into the gasket (6), the carrier body and gasket (6) are the subject of the invention. By securing the structure around the lens, it prevents light leakage and ensures optical integrity. 20 and the structure that is the subject of the invention does not damage the virtual reality glasses. It provides assembly without requiring any further instructions. The magnet (7) is the structure that is the subject of the invention, in the lens area of ​​the virtual reality glasses. It ensures adhesion. In the design that is the subject of the invention, the data from the sensor block (3) is received by the control board (4) 25 The energy is instantly reflected to the electrochromic film ring (1) via the USB connector (5) It is provided by; the entire structure is virtually seamless with the carrier body and seal (6). It is integrated into the headset of the reality glasses.

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. Movement experienced by users while using virtual reality glasses. virtual reality that reduces the problem of visual disturbances while also increasing contrast The glasses have a nausea-reducing design and feature; - by momentarily dimming the light around the lens of the virtual reality glasses 5 Reduces nausea; alters opacity with electrochromic material, peripheral The actual optics that instantly manage the field of vision are located directly in front of the eye. surface changing electrochromic film ring (1), - low-resistance lines that transmit electricity to the electrochromic film ring (1) 10 of the electrochromic film ring (1) that provides segment control. transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2), where control is ensured, - Including IMU and light sensor, it detects the user's head movement / acceleration, angular velocity, and Detects ambient light / brightness with millisecond precision, and the direction of motion. According to the sensor block (3), which provides dynamic masking data, - Sensor data received from the sensor block (3) which includes the MCU and driver circuit 15 processing in real time and applying tension to film segments at millisecond speeds. the film segments that look in the relevant direction before the head movement begins Control card (4) that makes it opaque and makes it transparent again when the movement stops. - virtual reality, which is the energy input required to power the system. 20 that plugs into the USB port of the glasses, managing both energy and safety. USB connector (5), provided - inside, electrochromic film ring (1), transparent conductive layer and connecting lines (2) integrated anti-nausea structure that fixes around the lens, light carrier body and seal (6), which prevent leakage, - the nausea-reducing structure, 25 in the lens area of ​​the virtual reality glasses magnet that makes it stick (7) It includes.

2. The configuration is in accordance with Claim 1 and its feature is that the mentioned USB connector (5) is USB-C It is of the type that

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