A review of adjustable lenses for head mounted displays

Robert E. Stevens; Thomas N. L. Jacoby; Ilinca Ş. Aricescu; Daniel P. Rhodes

doi:10.1117/12.2276677

12 September 2017 A review of adjustable lenses for head mounted displays

Robert E. Stevens, Thomas N. L. Jacoby, Ilinca Ş. Aricescu, Daniel P. Rhodes

Proceedings Volume 10335, Digital Optical Technologies 2017; 103350Q (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2276677
Event: SPIE Digital Optical Technologies, 2017, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Adjustable lens technology has the potential to improve Head Mounted Displays (HMDs) through style and comfort by providing optical prescription correction and focussing mechanisms integrated within the HMD. It can also reduce simulator sickness and user experience of 3D through resolution of Vergence Accommodation Conflict, and age-related user problems (presbyopia). We review the available technology and the design constraints to show how a fluid filled lens may be appropriate for AR and MR, and an Alvarez lens may be appropriate for VR.

Citation Download Citation

Robert E. Stevens, Thomas N. L. Jacoby, Ilinca Ş. Aricescu, and Daniel P. Rhodes "A review of adjustable lenses for head mounted displays", Proc. SPIE 10335, Digital Optical Technologies 2017, 103350Q (12 September 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2276677

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available