Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) devices offer an immersive experience to users. However, such an immersive experience can create a disconnect from the real world for users. Events or distractions in the physical world around the user can necessitate a rapid context switch between the virtual and physical environment. This disclosure describes techniques that enable temporary access to real world visuals for users wearing a VR/XR device without the user having to remove VR/XR devices and with minimal disruption of the digital immersion experience. With user permission, the device performs eye tracking to obtain precise understanding of direction of a user's gaze and focus, including rapid shifts in attention. The techniques described herein use the eye tracking mechanism to detect when an event in the real world occurs that the user turns their attention to and in real time, automatically generates a dynamic window within a digital immersive environment that displays the physical environment in the direction of the user’s gaze.
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Recommended Citation
Bryan, Kathleen and Hasan, Shiblee, "Eye Tracking Driven Dynamic Glanceable Passthrough Window for Extended Reality", Technical Disclosure Commons, (November 28, 2024)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/7600