Based on its continued research, it appears Microsoft recognizes that the next HoloLens needs a wider field of view (FoV). Based on a recently-revealed documentation, the company’s research team has found another way to accomplish that objective.
A patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Dec. 2016 and published on June 21 describes a method for enlarging FoV on a near-eye display using a microelectromechanical (MEMS) laser scanner.
Like current augmented reality headsets with liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) or digital light processing (DLP) display… more
Source: Microsoft Applies for Another Patent to Enlarge Field of View in AR Displays
