GM Develops Patent to Project Holographic Images into Passengers’ Eyes in Autonomous Cars (Freepik)
General Motors has developed a patent describing a system capable of projecting holographic images directly into the eyes of passengers in a vehicle.
The system uses advanced projection technology, such as spatial light modulators and beam steering devices, to create a 3D visual experience, with personalized images for each person inside the vehicle.
The primary focus of the patent is to create images like holograms of campfires, although the concept could be extended to other forms of entertainment, such as movies or games.
The projection process works by monitoring the position of passengers’ eyes and projecting images at a high frequency (above 30 Hz), ensuring that the human eye does not perceive flicker. This system allows for the creation of 3D effects, with distinct images projected for each eye, providing an immersive visual experience. The patent also mentions the possibility of sending different images to each passenger, making the experience more personalized.
While the patent has generated much curiosity, the connection to the holographic campfire is not fully explained in the document, leaving room for speculation. Nevertheless, the system is described as an entertainment feature, and there is a possibility that, in the future, navigation systems could project directions directly into the driver’s eyes without requiring them to divert their attention from the road.
However, the use of this system would be limited to Level 4 and 5 autonomous cars, meaning it is still far from becoming a reality.
Source: Motor1.com | Photo: Freepik | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
@GM filed a patent to Beam Holographic Images directly to your Eyes!
This could be one of the weirdest patents from an automaker we’ve ever seen. Yes, even weirder than the patent from Ford describing a method to drive a car through mind control. Feast your eyes on General… pic.twitter.com/1TYHFJCRQZ
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