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A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display or holds a portable display containing a head-tra

A virtual computer monitor is described which enables instantaneous and intuitive visual access to large amounts of visual data by providing the user with a large display projected virtually in front of the user. The user wears a head-mounted display or holds a portable display containing a head-tracker or other motion tracker, which together allow the user to position an instantaneous viewport provided by the display at any position within the large virtual display by turning to look in the desired direction. The instantaneous viewport further includes a mouse pointer, which may be positioned by turning the user's head or moving the portable display, and which may be further positioned using a mouse or analogous control device. A particular advantage of the virtual computer monitor is intuitive access to enlarged computer output for visually-impaired individuals.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A computer implemented method for assisting a user in the control and operation of a computer system having a display screen coupled with the computer system, the computer implemented method comprising the steps of:equipping the user with a portable display device coupled

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A computer implemented method for assisting a user in the control and operation of a computer system having a display screen coupled with the computer system, the computer implemented method comprising the steps of:equipping the user with a portable display device coupled to the computer system;mapping visual feedback generated by the computer system and intended for display upon a display screen into a virtual desktop suitable for display by the portable display device;continually displaying a certain portion of the virtual desktop within the portable display device such that the user can view the certain portion of the virtual desktop;tracking motion of the portable display device including discrete motion gestures initiated by the user; andwhen the tracked motion corresponds to a request for a special discrete command, performing the special discrete command.