17767878. DISPLAY SCREEN simplified abstract (MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC)

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DISPLAY SCREEN

Organization Name

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Inventor(s)

David Anthony Sweeney of London (GB)

Stephen Edward Hodges of Cambridge (GB)

Nicholas Yen-Cherng Chen of Cambridge (GB)

DISPLAY SCREEN - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17767878 titled 'DISPLAY SCREEN

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display screen that can be configured via optical signals to display an image. The screen is made of an optical waveguide with a display surface and multiple pixels for showing the image. The waveguide guides a multiplexed signal in optical form to pixel controllers, which then extract component signals to control the pixels and render the image.

  • Display screen configurable via optical signals
  • Made of optical waveguide with display surface and pixels
  • Multiplexed signal guided to pixel controllers
  • Controllers extract component signals to control pixels and render image

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • Augmented reality devices
  • Heads-up displays in vehicles
  • Medical imaging equipment

Problems Solved

  • Improved display quality
  • Enhanced user experience
  • Efficient signal transmission

Benefits

  • High-resolution images
  • Customizable display settings
  • Energy-efficient operation

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Display Technology for Enhanced User Experience

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to optical waveguides in display technology, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to traditional display screens in terms of cost?

The cost comparison between this innovative display screen and traditional screens is not addressed in the abstract. It would be important to understand the cost implications for potential adoption of this technology.

What are the potential limitations of using optical signals for configuring the display screen?

The abstract does not mention any limitations or challenges that may arise from using optical signals to configure the display screen. It would be valuable to explore any drawbacks or constraints associated with this approach.


Original Abstract Submitted

There is provided a display screen configurable via optical signals to display an image. The display screen is formed of an optical waveguide having a display surface and supporting a plurality of pixels for displaying the image on the display surface of the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide is arranged to guide a multiplexed signal in optical form to a plurality of pixel controllers, each coupled to at least one of the pixels and configured to demultiplex the multiplexed signal and thereby extract a component signal associated with the at least one pixel for controlling it to render an element of the image.