See-through computer display systems

This invention describes a head-worn computer display that can switch between showing you the real world (augmented reality) and a fully virtual world (virtual reality). The claims narrow this to a removable shield, or shroud, that attaches to the display. This shroud blocks light from escaping the display and prevents outside light from interfering with what you see. It also includes a system for creating colored lighting effects around your peripheral vision.

Why it matters: The increasing brightness and resolution of modern AR/VR displays, coupled with the demand for seamless mixed reality experiences, makes physical light suppression more critical. Advances in compact, addressable LED technology also simplify integrating the claimed peripheral lighting effects.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: ModerateCustom shroud molding, integrated electronics

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