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HEADS-UP DISPLAY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Collaboration with WIPO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- near-to-eye display
1, record 1, English, near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NED 2, record 1, English, NED
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- near-eye display 3, record 1, English, near%2Deye%20display
correct
- NED 4, record 1, English, NED
correct
- NED 4, record 1, English, NED
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smart eyewear is defined as eyewear incorporating a near-to-eye display. As used herein, near-to-eye display means a display, device, or system, such as a retinal projector, virtual retinal display, visualization element, head-mounted display, heads-up display, or other near-to-eye system, typically worn on the head of a user that generates an image near the eye. In a smart eyewear configuration, a display device is often mounted adjacent to an edge of each of the wearer's eyes and an image is typically displayed in the center of each lens. The location of the displayed image, therefore, forces the wearer to gaze in a direction to view the image generated by the display. Typically positioned near the user's eye, the display is aligned to the central region of the user's field of view to allow review of the displayed information with little or no head movement. This enables the user to view the display while also viewing the area outside the central region and interacting with the surrounding environment. In another embodiment, the displayed image is aligned to a region other than the central region of the user's field of view. 5, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Near-eye display devices are configured to present images to a user via a display that is positioned close to the user’s eyes. For example, a head-mounted augmented reality display device may be worn on a user’s head to position a near-eye display directly in front of a user’s eyes. A near-eye display may be at least partially see-through to allow a user to view a real-world background in combination with displayed virtual objects. This may allow virtual objects to be displayed such that the virtual objects appear to exist within the real-world environment. 6, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The technology provides one or more embodiments of a near-eye display (NED) device system. An embodiment of a NED device system comprises a near-eye display device including a near-eye support structure and a near-eye display (NED) supported by the near-eye support structure and having a display field of view. The NED system further comprises an image generation unit supported by the near-eye support structure which outputs image data which is optically coupled to the near-eye display (NED). 4, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
near-to-eye display; near-eye display: data validated by Canadian subject-field experts from École Polytechnique de Montréal, MasterpieceVR and McGill University. 7, record 1, English, - near%2Dto%2Deye%20display
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Collaboration avec l'OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écran d'affichage près de l'œil
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cran%20d%27affichage%20pr%C3%A8s%20de%20l%27%26oelig%3Bil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
- Colaboración con la OMPI
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla cercana al ojo
1, record 1, Spanish, pantalla%20cercana%20al%20ojo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] se contempla que al menos una pantalla […] comprendida en el dispositivo […] no permita ver al usuario a través de ella (es decir, que no sea transparente), siendo preferentemente de tipo NED (siglas en inglés de la expresión "near-eye display" o pantalla cercana al ojo) […] 1, record 1, Spanish, - pantalla%20cercana%20al%20ojo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Computer Display Technology
- Dashboards and Instrumentation (Motor Vehicles)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smart head-up display
1, record 2, English, smart%20head%2Dup%20display
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SHUD 2, record 2, English, SHUD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- smart head up display 3, record 2, English, smart%20head%20up%20display
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This 100% brand new universal HUD [head up display] is a smart head up display to help you read a variety of vehicle driving data without lowering your head, and you can see the data projected on the windshield. 3, record 2, English, - smart%20head%2Dup%20display
Record 2, Key term(s)
- smart heads-up display
- smart heads up display
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Tableau et instruments de bord (Véhicules automobiles)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- affichage tête haute intelligent
1, record 2, French, affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos electrónicos
- Técnicas de visualización (Computadoras)
- Tablero de instrumentos (Vehículos automotores)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla de visualización frontal inteligente
1, record 2, Spanish, pantalla%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20frontal%20inteligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dashboards and Instrumentation (Motor Vehicles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- head-up display
1, record 3, English, head%2Dup%20display
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HUD 2, record 3, English, HUD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- heads-up display 3, record 3, English, heads%2Dup%20display
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] device which enables a driver to read dashboard data without taking his eyes off the road. 3, record 3, English, - head%2Dup%20display
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This device is similar to the one used in military and civil aviation but is adapted for automobile driving. 4, record 3, English, - head%2Dup%20display
Record 3, Key term(s)
- head up display
- heads up display
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tableau et instruments de bord (Véhicules automobiles)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- affichage tête haute
1, record 3, French, affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- affichage frontal 2, record 3, French, affichage%20frontal
masculine noun
- collimateur de conduite 3, record 3, French, collimateur%20de%20conduite
proposal, masculine noun
- dispositif de visualisation tête haute 3, record 3, French, dispositif%20de%20visualisation%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'aide à la conduite qui affiche les données habituellement fournies par le tableau de bord au niveau du pare-brise et qui permet ainsi au conducteur de les visualiser sans baisser la tête. 3, record 3, French, - affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'affichage tête haute [...] Le principe de fonctionnement [...] repose sur un savant jeu de réflexion de la lumière et d'effets d'angle de projection. Une centaine de micro-diodes colorées, incrustées dans le tableau de bord, projettent une image sur une partie semi-réfléchissante du pare-brise. Cette lumière se voit alors renvoyée en direction du visage du conducteur qui sera le seul à la percevoir. L'image est ainsi aussi bien invisible de l'extérieur que des autres places de la voiture. Le conducteur perçoit une image flottante, en couleur ou monochrome, tout en transparence avec un effet d'éloignement, comme si elle se trouvait à plusieurs mètres du véhicule. 4, record 3, French, - affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
affichage tête haute : Ce terme est celui qui est le plus couramment employé par les spécialistes de l'automobile. Toutefois, les termes «dispositif de visualisation tête haute» et «collimateur de conduite» semblent plus appropriés pour désigner la notion dont il est question. Le terme «collimateur de conduite» est construit sur le modèle du terme «collimateur de pilotage», utilisé dans le domaine aéronautique. 3, record 3, French, - affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
affichage tête haute : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 décembre 2007. 5, record 3, French, - affichage%20t%C3%AAte%20haute
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tablero de instrumentos (Vehículos automotores)
- Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pantalla de visualización frontal
1, record 3, Spanish, pantalla%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20frontal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] Audi atrajo a una multitud […] con la demostración de su pantalla de visualización frontal ("head-up display" en inglés), parecida a la de un videojuego, que proyecta información como un automóvil de carreras y ofrece itinerarios en el parabrisas delantero. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pantalla%20de%20visualizaci%C3%B3n%20frontal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- orbital change
1, record 4, English, orbital%20change
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent work on the perspective display allows computer graphics systems to simulate planned spacecraft maneuvers, allowing pilots to visualize the consequences of a variety of orbital changes.... Up to now, spacecraft maneuvers, even close-in rendezvous, have been very formal, requiring elaborate planning. We’re developing a system that lets you conduct orbital change maneuvers on an informal, short-term basis... The perspective display is now in use at Ames in a full-scale research mock-up of a proximity operations control center for the Space Station. The mock-up includes a number of test technologies including a heads-up(through the window) display, voice-actuated controls and an advanced window design. 2, record 4, English, - orbital%20change
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
orbital change: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 4, English, - orbital%20change
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modification d'orbite
1, record 4, French, modification%20d%27orbite
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle], équipé de ses moteurs et d'une capacité d'ergols accrue, sera aussi utilisé pour effectuer les modifications d'orbite de la station, et notamment [..] les rehaussements d'orbite destinés à en compenser l'usure. 2, record 4, French, - modification%20d%27orbite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modification d'orbite : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 4, French, - modification%20d%27orbite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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