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A Scalable and Tunable Haptic Array Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators in a Patch-Like Form Factor (Case No. 2023-203)
Summary: Researchers at the Soft Materials Laboratory at UCLA developed a haptic array with high force displacement output in a patch-like, wearable form. Background: Virtual reality (VR) is advancing rapidly and projected to balloon as an industry to over $200 billion by 2029. The success of virtual and augmented reality (AR) is dependent on creating...
Published: 5/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Roshan Plamthottam, Guo Yuxuan
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Elastomer, Force sensor, force-sensing, Haptic Technology, interactive sensing application, Sensor, smart sensing, Virtual Reality
Category(s): Electrical > Visual Computing > AR/VR/Mixed Reality, Electrical, Electrical > Displays, Electrical > Visual Computing
Dynamic Extension of the Eyebox for Maxwellian View AR Waveguides (Case No. 2024-163)
Summary: Researchers in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed a new metasurface material that improves the size and resolution of augmented reality overlays. Background: Augmented reality (AR) waveguide displays have revolutionized the way users can interact with virtual content overlaid in the real world. High...
Published: 8/16/2024   |   Inventor(s): Chee Wei Wong, Hyunpil Boo
Keywords(s): artificial electromagnetic materials, artificial-intelligent materials, Augmented Reality, augmented reality (AR), bacterial nanocellulose, Carbon Nanotube, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, Extended reality, Functional Materials, intercalated materials, liquid crystal nanofibers, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, meta materials, metal nanocomposites, metasurfaces, microarchitectured materials, Microfluidics Nanosphere, Mixed Reality, nanobody, nanocomposite scintillators, Nanocomposites, Nanocrystal, nanocrystalline metals, nanodispersion, Nanoelectronics, Nanoemulsion droplet, Nanofiber, nanograined metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, nanophotonic, nanophotonic structures, nanophotonics, Nanosensor, Nanostructure, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, Optoelectronic materials, photonic materials, Raw materials supplier, Toxicity Of Nanomaterials, Ultrahard materials/abrasives, Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Braille Haptic Technology Joule Heating, Virtual Reality Occupational Therapy Exercise Machine, Water Purification, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, zzsemiconducting materials
Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr, Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology
Holographic Metasurface Grating Elements for Augmented and Virtual Reality (UCLA Case No. 2022-320)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed a curved grating element that enables higher efficiency and resolution in augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices. Background: Grating structures are a fundamental component of AR and VR devices and are necessary for controlling the diffraction...
Published: 12/21/2023   |   Inventor(s): Chee Wei Wong, Hyunpil Boo, Hangbo Yang, Yoo Seung Lee
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, augmented reality (AR), Diffraction, Extended reality, Grating structure, Holographic metasurface grating elements, in-plane diffraction, Mixed Reality, Off-plane Diffraction, Spatial computing, Virtual Reality
Category(s): Electrical > Imaging, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr, Electrical > Displays, Optics & Photonics
2022-071 HAND INTERFACES: USING HANDS TO IMITATE OBJECTS IN AR/VR FOR EXPRESSIVE INTERACTIONS
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed software that allows users to interact with virtual and augmented reality via hand movements. BACKGROUND: Virtual and Augmented Reality (AR/VR) systems allow users to interact with a virtual environment in an immersive and intuitive way. Typically,...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Yang Zhang, Siyou Pei, Alexander Chen
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Brain-Computer Interface, Brain-Computer Interface Body Mass Index, Computer-Aided Design, Haptic Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Image Processing, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Braille Haptic Technology Joule Heating, Virtual Reality Occupational Therapy Exercise Machine
Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr
2022-001-COMPUTER-FREE, ALL-OPTICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF HOLOGRAMS USING DIFFRACTIVE NETWORKS
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed optical diffractive networks that can perform holographic reconstructions at the speed of light without the use of computer processing. BACKGROUND: Holographic imaging has been implemented for a diverse field of applications. Holographic Imaging,...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, MD Sadman Rahman
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Diffraction Tomography, Digital Holography, Displays, Holography, Image Analysis, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Microscopy, Optical Tomography, Virtual Reality
Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Imaging, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electrical > Displays
2019-025 CMOS-Compatible Single-Layer Waveguide Display for Augmented and Virtual Reality
SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a single-layer diffractive optical element with glass waveguide that is cheap and easy to manufacture with enhanced light filtering efficacy. BACKGROUNDDue to the growing ubiquity of reality augmenting devices, optical focusing components are becoming essential...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Chee Wei Wong
Keywords(s): Optics, Photonics, Virtual Reality
Category(s): Optics & Photonics
2020-431 Wireless and Programmable Recording and Stimulation of Deep Brain Activity in Freely Moving Humans Immersed in Virtual, Augmented and Real-World Environments
SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences have a designed a lightweight, highly mobile deep brain activity measuring platform that elucidates neural mechanisms for neuropsychiatric disorders.BACKGROUNDNeuroprosthetics wirelessly record and stimulate deep brain activity in humans to treat epilepsy, movement disorders...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Nanthia Suthana, Uros Topalovic
Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Cns, Life Science Research Tools, Medical Imaging, Monitoring And Recording Systems, Software, Virtual Reality
Category(s): Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology, Software & Algorithms > Programs