17936493. METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS simplified abstract (Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC)
Contents
- 1 METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS
Organization Name
Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
Inventor(s)
Brent Bollman of Seattle WA (US)
Gary D. Sharp of Boulder CO (US)
Keyuan Huang of Mountain View CA (US)
METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17936493 titled 'METHODS OF MANUFACTURE FOR PANCAKE OPTICS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed computer-implemented method involves coupling an array of reflective polarizers and quarter-wave plates to optical substrates, molding the substrates with initial molds, and twin-sheet thermoforming the substrates to create optical element surfaces.
- Reflective polarizers and quarter-wave plates are coupled to optical substrates.
- The substrates are molded with initial molds to define optical element surfaces.
- The substrates are twin-sheet thermoformed to create front and back arrays of optical element surfaces.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in the manufacturing of optical devices, such as displays, lenses, and filters.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently producing optical elements with precise alignment and functionality.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved optical performance, cost-effectiveness in manufacturing, and versatility in design.
Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
"Optical Element Manufacturing Technology: Applications and Advantages"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to the manufacturing of optical elements using similar techniques, such as molding and thermoforming processes.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional methods of manufacturing optical elements?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional manufacturing methods.
What are the specific industries that could benefit most from this technology?
The article does not specify the industries that could benefit the most from this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
The disclosed computer-implemented method may include coupling an array of reflective polarizers to a back surface of a back optical substrate; coupling an array of quarter-wave plates to a front surface of the back optical substrate such that the array of quarter-wave plates is aligned with the array of reflective polarizers; molding the back optical substrate with at least one initial mold, wherein the at least one initial mold defines an initial array of optical element surfaces that is aligned with the array of quarter-wave plates; and twin-sheet thermoforming, between a front twin-sheet mold and a back twin-sheet mold, the back optical substrate with a front optical substrate, wherein the front twin-sheet mold defines a front array of optical element surfaces and the back mold defines a back array of optical element surfaces. Various other methods, apparatuses, and systems are also disclosed.
