Extremely Flat Eyeglass and Face Mask Display

This proposal addresses the need for an ergonomic head-mounted display for eyeglasses and facemasks. In order to attain the ergonomic goals, the system must be extremely flat and light in weight, but must not sacrifice performance. We propose to investigate the feasibility of two non-axial projection techniques that allow the user to wear only a thin screen in front of the eyes. The non-axial nature enables the integration of the system with ordinary eyewear and also incorporation in face masks and goggles. The proposed work addresses the feasibility of correcting the distortions introduced by this method. In Phase I, only the feasibility of the candidate non-axial approaches will be determined. Phase II would comprise in-depth research and development to develop the necessary technology.