Gaze-driven augmented reality

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed. A user's gaze point may be estimated and may be used to search for and present information, e.g., information relating to areas on which the user is focusing. The user's gaze point may be used to facilitate or enable modes of interactivity and/or user interfaces that may be controlled by the direction of view of the user. Biometric techniques may be used to estimate an emotional state of the user. This estimated emotional state may be used to be the information that is presented to the user.

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         22 . A method for providing augmented reality (AR) to a user viewing a real world scene through an AR device, comprising:
 determining a region of interest (ROI), wherein the ROI contains one or more physical objects currently in proximity to the user;   searching for information regarding the one or more physical objects in the ROI; and   displaying a zoomed ROI, wherein the zoomed ROI comprises at least one of:
 a more detailed view of a portion of the real world scene; 
 retrieved imagery overlaid over the real world scene; or 
 fewer physical objects than were present in the ROI. 
   
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein the zoomed ROI exhibits a clarity or magnification beyond capability of the AR device.