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Optical Head-Mounted Display System for Laser Safety Eyewear
An issued NASA patent from the Technology Transfer catalog.
About this technology
Overview
NASA's Langley Research Center has created a new system that allows a laser operator to safely view a laser beam while using a high-powered laser. Currently, viewing an otherwise invisible laser beam requires cumbersome equipment such as laser viewing cards and video cameras. This system uses an optical head-mounted display integrated with laser safety eyewear to allow an operator to safely see a laser beam in real-time while also providing freedom of movement. The display provides a picture-in-picture, augmented reality, which can include additional information and provide multiple viewing options.