High-confidence optical head pose correspondence mapping with multiple lower-density markers for high-integrity headtracking on a headworn display (hwd)

Abstract

A system and method for high integrity head pose estimation receives a 2D image including medium-density fiducials and low-density fiducials. The system then detects the medium-density fiducials and compares them with a 3D constellation to form an initial head pose estimate. The initial head pose estimate is then checked for possible alternative correspondences. A selection from a set of candidate initial head pose estimates is made to determine. The selected head pose estimate then has search areas established for the medium-density fiducials and low-density fiducials. The system then determines whether or not the head pose is valid and accurate based on whether or not the fiducials appear in their respective search areas.