SYSTEM, METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA RELATED TO CORRECTION OF VISION DEFECTS USING A VISUAL DISPLAY

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application introduces a mixed reality display headset designed to correct vision defects by projecting an intentionally distorted image onto the user's retina. The system includes a display controller that processes retinal maps to adjust images captured by a camera, compensating for areas of impaired vision. This approach aims to enhance the user's remaining field of vision, particularly benefiting those with conditions like macular degeneration and other field of vision-related impairments.

Technical Components

The system comprises several key components: a database, a model controller, a display controller, and a display unit. The model controller generates a visual model of the patient's vision quality and defines boundaries around areas needing correction. This information is stored as a retinal map in the database. The display controller uses this retinal map to modify images captured by cameras, creating a corrected image that is then presented to the patient's eye via the display unit.

Methodology

The method involves establishing a visual model that includes data on the patient's vision quality and defining boundaries for correction. A retinal map is created based on these boundaries, guiding the modification of captured images. By applying corrections informed by the retinal map, the system generates an image that compensates for visual defects, which is then displayed to the user through the headset.

Applications and Benefits

This technology targets individuals with irreversible vision impairments such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic macular edema. By augmenting their remaining vision, users can regain some ability to perform tasks like reading or watching television that would otherwise be challenging. Compared to previous devices aimed at enhancing sight through magnification or contrast adjustments, this system offers a more integrated and potentially less cumbersome solution.

Figures and Illustrations

The patent includes various figures illustrating different aspects of the invention. These include diagrams of the system setup, visual models with and without defects, and detailed illustrations of how boundaries are established for correction. Flow diagrams demonstrate the process of augmenting vision and establishing digital field maps. These visual aids are intended to clarify the system's functionality for those skilled in the art.