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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2002
Filed:
May. 30, 2000
Michael DeLuca, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Joan DeLuca, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A virtual reality system ( - ) stereoscopically projects virtual reality images including a three dimensional image ( ) having an interface image ( ) in a space observable by a user ( ). The display system includes a substantially transparent display ( ) which also allows real images of real objects ( ) to be combined or superimposed with the virtual reality images. Selective areas or characteristics of the real images are obstructed ( ′) by a selective real image obstructer ( ) to enhance viewing of selected virtual reality images while providing for viewing or real images or virtual images combined with real images in other viewing areas. Icons (FIG. ) are displayed opposite the real image obstructions in order that a second person can ascertain the nature of the information viewed by the viewer.