Methods and Apparatus for Integrated Forward Display of Rear-View Image and Navigation Information to Provide Enhanced Situational Awareness

Abstract

A situational awareness system is disclosed herein for providing heads-up display to a user on a moving vehicle. The display is focused at an ocular infinity in order to prevent accommodation lag in the user's comprehension. A super wide-angle (e.g., 170 degree to 210 degree) rear-view camera provides rearward looking video imagery to the user, which may be digitally processed and enhanced. Additional information is optionally provided in the display, including maps, turn by turn directions, and visual indicators guiding the user for forward travel. Additional information is optionally provided by audio. One embodiment comprises a full-face motorcycle helmet with a see-through micro-display that projects a virtual image in-line with the helmet-wearer's field of view. A second embodiment comprises a unit that projects a virtual image on a windshield in the operator's field of view.

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