Compact augmented reality (ar)-capable display with increased field of view

An augmented reality (AR)-capable headset comprising:

• one or more visual sensors;
• one or more computer processors communicatively coupled with the one or more visual sensors;
• and
• an optical arrangement defining a field of view relative to an optical reference point, the optical arrangement comprising:
• a reflective element arranged within the field of view;
• an off-axis, short-throw projector arranged outside the field of view and communicatively coupled with the one or more computer processors;
• and
• a substantially transparent projection screen arranged within the field of view and configured to:
• preferentially direct imagery projected by the off-axis, short-throw projector toward the reflective element;
• and
• transmit, toward the optical reference point, the imagery after direction by the reflective element.

A method for use with an augmented reality (AR)-capable headset defining a field of view relative to an optical reference point, the method comprising:

• projecting, from an off-axis, short-throw projector outside the field of view, imagery toward a substantially transparent projection screen arranged within the field of view;
• using the projection screen, preferentially directing the imagery toward a reflective element arranged within the field of view;
• and
• directing, using the reflective element, the imagery toward the optical reference point.