View source for 17949747. LIGHT GUIDES simplified abstract (HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.)

=LIGHT GUIDES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.|HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.]]


[[Category:HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Super Liao of Hsinchu (TW)|Super Liao of Hsinchu (TW)]][[Category:Super Liao of Hsinchu (TW)]]

[[:Category:Xiao Jun Zhu of Suzhou City (CN)|Xiao Jun Zhu of Suzhou City (CN)]][[Category:Xiao Jun Zhu of Suzhou City (CN)]]

[[:Category:Hai Tao Liu of Suzhou City (CN)|Hai Tao Liu of Suzhou City (CN)]][[Category:Hai Tao Liu of Suzhou City (CN)]]

[[:Category:Hong Chun Wang of Chongqing (CN)|Hong Chun Wang of Chongqing (CN)]][[Category:Hong Chun Wang of Chongqing (CN)]]

==LIGHT GUIDES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17949747 titled 'LIGHT GUIDES

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an electronic device with a light guide that includes a lens on the facial side to focus incoming light and exit features on the rear side to guide outgoing light. An image sensor is placed behind the lens to capture the incoming light.

* Light guide with facial side and rear side
* Lens on the facial side to focus incoming light
* Exit features on the rear side to guide outgoing light
* Image sensor behind the lens to capture incoming light

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in the patent application could be used in:
* Smartphone cameras
* Security cameras
* Medical imaging devices

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in:
* Improving image quality
* Enhancing light capture efficiency

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Better image resolution
* Enhanced low-light performance

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The technology could be applied in:
* Consumer electronics
* Surveillance systems
* Medical devices

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of light guides in optical devices for directing light efficiently.

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does the lens on the facial side affect the overall performance of the electronic device? ===
The lens on the facial side plays a crucial role in focusing incoming light, but its specific impact on the device's performance needs further exploration.

=== What materials are commonly used in the construction of light guides for electronic devices? ===
The materials used in light guides can vary, and understanding the most common choices can provide insights into the technology's durability and efficiency.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In some examples, an electronic device includes a light guide. In some examples, the light guide includes a facial side and a rear side. In some examples, the facial side includes a lens to focus incoming light. In some examples, the rear side includes exit features to guide outgoing light. In some examples, the electronic device includes an image sensor disposed behind the lens to capture the incoming light.



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