17961451. RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
Contents
- 1 RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS - 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
RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Yifei Zhang of Bellevue WA (US)
Yarn Chee Poon of Redmond WA (US)
Mathew David Watson of Bellevue WA (US)
RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961451 titled 'RAINBOW REDUCTION FOR WAVEGUIDE DISPLAYS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a rainbow artifact mitigation system that includes an angular dependent filter with nanostructures arranged in an array to mitigate light transmission for incident angles above 40°.
- The angular dependent filter is configured to receive and transmit light based on angular transmission functions.
- The nanostructures of the filter are arranged in an array with sub-wavelength periods.
- The system includes at least two different angular transmission functions for different regions of the filter.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in optical systems, cameras, and displays to reduce rainbow artifacts and improve image quality.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of rainbow artifacts that can occur in optical systems, particularly at high incident angles, by mitigating light transmission effectively.
Benefits
The system improves image quality by reducing unwanted rainbow artifacts, enhancing the overall performance of optical devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in consumer electronics, medical imaging devices, and scientific instruments to enhance image quality and reduce visual distortions.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional optical filters to mitigate rainbow artifacts, but these may not be as effective at high incident angles as the angular dependent filter described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing rainbow artifact mitigation systems in terms of effectiveness and cost?
The effectiveness and cost comparison of this technology with existing systems is not addressed in the abstract.
What are the specific industries or applications that could benefit the most from this technology?
The abstract does not specify the specific industries or applications that could benefit the most from this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A rainbow artifact mitigation system includes an angular dependent filter configured to receive light and to transmit light according to one or more angular transmission functions. The one or more angular transmission functions define light transmission as a function of incident angle for the angular dependent filter, The angular dependent filter is configured to at least partially mitigate transmission of light for at least some incident angles above 40°. The angular dependent filter comprises a plurality of nanostructures, and the nanostructures of the plurality of nanostructures are arranged in an array with one or more sub-wavelength periods. The one or more angular transmission functions comprise at least two different angular transmission functions for different regions of the angular dependent filter.
