Dual Beaming (2023–⁠2024)

Dual Beaming Display for Extended Head Orientation and Projection Volume

Takumi Tochimoto, Yuichi Hiroi, Yuta Itoh

Abstract

Existing near-eye displays (NEDs) come with various tradeoffs, including size, weight, and battery life. The new "beaming display" model attempts to address these by splitting the NED into a steering projector (SP) and a passive headset. However, it has limitations in terms of projection area and user head movement. In this research, we utilize two steering projectors to expand the beaming display’s capabilities. We introduce a geometric model and a control method specifically for multiple projectors. Tests indicate an accuracy of 3-19mm and a delay of 14.46 ms from a 1m distance to the SPs, allowing projection onto a 20mm x 30mm area of the headset. This method not only expands head movement possibilities but also shows potential for multiple users and improved dynamic range and binocular presentation.

Publications

Journal Paper

Hiroto Aoki, Takumi Tochimoto, Yuichi Hiroi, Yuta Itoh

Towards Co-operative Beaming Displays: Dual Steering Projectors for Extended Projection Volume and Head Orientation Range

IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 2024 (presented at IEEE VR 2024)

DOI: 10.1109/TVCG.2024.3372118Project Preprint IEEE Xplore

Poster Paper

Takumi Tochimoto, Yuichi Hiroi, Yuta Itoh

Dual Beaming Display for Extended Head Orientation and Projection Volume

Proceedings of IEEE ISMAR Adjunct (ISMAR-Adjunct) 2023, Pages: 377-378, Sydney, Australia, Oct. 16-20, 2023

DOI: 10.1109/ISMAR-Adjunct60411.2023.00081Project Preprint IEEE CS DL