17960679. INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
Contents
- 1 INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS - 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
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Yifei Zhang of Bellevue WA (US)
Thomas Hamish Barter of Seattle WA (US)
INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17960679 titled 'INTEGRATED LASER AND MODULATOR SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation
The integrated laser and modulator device in the display system combines a laser component for light emission and a modulator component for light modulation, connected by a bridging structure that enhances power reflectivity and light transmission.
- The integrated device includes a laser component and a modulator component.
- The bridging structure improves power reflectivity into the laser cavity.
- Light emitted by the laser component is transmitted to the modulator component for modulation.
- The display assembly uses the modulated light to illuminate pixels and form an image.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Laser projectors
- Holographic displays
- High-resolution imaging systems
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Efficient light modulation
- Enhanced power reflectivity
- Seamless integration of laser and modulator components
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved display quality
- Energy efficiency
- Compact design
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Entertainment industry for high-quality displays
- Medical imaging for precise visualization
- Military for advanced imaging systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the integration of lasers and modulators in display systems for improved performance.
Unanswered Questions
How does the bridging structure enhance power reflectivity?
The bridging structure is designed to efficiently reflect power into the laser cavity, but the specific mechanism of this enhancement is not detailed in the abstract. Further research or a detailed description of the bridging structure would be needed to understand this aspect better.
What are the specific applications in the entertainment industry for this technology?
While the abstract mentions potential applications in the entertainment industry, it does not specify how this technology could be utilized in this sector. Exploring specific use cases or examples within the entertainment industry would provide a clearer understanding of the applications of this technology in this field.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display system includes an integrated laser and modulator device and a display assembly. The integrated laser and modulator device includes a laser component configured to facilitate light emission responsive to applied current and a modulator component configured to selectively modulate light responsive to applied signal. The modulator component is integrally coupled to the laser component via a bridging structure that intervenes between the laser component and the modulator component. At least a portion of the bridging structure facilitates power reflectivity into a laser cavity of the laser component. The bridging structure facilitates transmission of light emitted by the laser component into the modulator component for modulation by the modulator component to provide modulated light. The display assembly is configured to direct the modulated light provided by the integrated laser and modulator device to illuminate pixels to form an image.
