I was under the impression this patent had already been granted but today reported as new: Apple Wins a Patent for an Oculus Rift-Like Display System

yeah, looks to me like this was granted in December 2013 but here's patently apple among many others reporting the patent as new, all of them, no doubt, panting for a new HMD to talk about. I am too. Those ARE microdisplays positioned in front of the eyes.

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2014/09/apple-wins-a-patent-for-an-oculus-rift-like-display-system.html