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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2019
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Siva K. Chapalamadugu, San Diego, CA (US);
Wyatt L. Hendrick, Encinitas, CA (US);
Tyrone O'Brien, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Robert Civilikas, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Luca Rigolin, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for augmented reality (AR) visor light security employs an optical shutter to mitigate illumination escaping from a see-through waveguide holographic AR display incorporated with a ballistic visor. Based on a security level of the environment, the user selects an auto or manual mode to command a full transmittance, partial transmittance, or full occlusion automatically set via ambient sensors within the system to remove glare and better view a contrast of AR images presented on the waveguide. In high security, the user relies solely on enhanced vision systems display on the waveguide for situational awareness and desire a full bi-directional occlusion of the optical shutter allowing zero emissions from the visor. An optical shutter sensor continuously measures the current level of occlusion to ensure it matches a commanded occlusion and if not, the system disables the display source and removes the occlusion.