20240027677. SELECTIVE PROPAGATION OF ENERGY IN LIGHT FIELD AND HOLOGRAPHIC WAVEGUIDE ARRAYS simplified abstract (LIGHT FIELD LAB, INC.)
SELECTIVE PROPAGATION OF ENERGY IN LIGHT FIELD AND HOLOGRAPHIC WAVEGUIDE ARRAYS
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Inventor(s)
Jonathan Sean Karafin of San Jose CA (US)
Brendan Elwood Bevensee of San Jose CA (US)
SELECTIVE PROPAGATION OF ENERGY IN LIGHT FIELD AND HOLOGRAPHIC WAVEGUIDE ARRAYS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027677 titled 'SELECTIVE PROPAGATION OF ENERGY IN LIGHT FIELD AND HOLOGRAPHIC WAVEGUIDE ARRAYS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed embodiments of this patent application describe an energy waveguide system that consists of an array of waveguides and an energy inhibiting element. The energy inhibiting element is designed to fill a waveguide element aperture and selectively propagate energy along specific energy propagation paths through the array of waveguides. In one embodiment, the energy waveguide system can define energy propagation paths based on a 4D plenoptic system. The energy propagating through this system can stimulate sensory receptor responses such as visual, auditory, and somatosensory systems. The waveguides can be incorporated into a holographic display or an aggregated bidirectional seamless energy surface capable of both receiving and emitting two-dimensional, light field, or holographic energy through waveguiding or other 4D plenoptic functions that prescribe energy convergence within a viewing volume. The waveguides may have different structures configured for each sensory system or energy domain to direct energy through refraction, diffraction, reflection, or other approaches that affect the propagation paths of energy.
- An energy waveguide system with an array of waveguides and an energy inhibiting element is disclosed in this patent application.
- The energy inhibiting element fills a waveguide element aperture and selectively propagates energy along specific paths through the waveguides.
- The system can define energy propagation paths based on a 4D plenoptic system.
- The energy propagated through the system can stimulate sensory receptor responses in visual, auditory, and somatosensory systems.
- The waveguides can be used in holographic displays or aggregated bidirectional seamless energy surfaces.
- The waveguides can receive and emit two-dimensional, light field, or holographic energy.
- Different waveguide structures can be used for each sensory system or energy domain.
- The waveguides can affect energy propagation paths through refraction, diffraction, reflection, or other methods.
Potential Applications: - Holographic displays - Virtual reality and augmented reality systems - Sensory stimulation devices for therapeutic purposes - Entertainment and gaming industry - Medical imaging and diagnostics
Problems Solved: - Efficient and controlled propagation of energy for sensory stimulation - Integration of waveguides into holographic displays and energy surfaces - Providing a seamless and immersive sensory experience
Benefits: - Enhanced visual, auditory, and somatosensory experiences - Improved efficiency and precision in energy propagation - Versatile applications in various industries - Potential for therapeutic use in sensory stimulation
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed embodiments include an energy waveguide system having an array of waveguides and an energy inhibiting element configured to substantially fill a waveguide element aperture and selectively propagate energy along some energy propagation paths through the array of waveguides. in an embodiment, such an energy waveguide system may define energy propagation paths through the array of waveguides in accordance to a 4d plenoptic system. in an embodiment, energy propagating through the energy waveguide system may comprise energy propagation for stimulation of any sensory receptor response including visual, auditory, somatosensory systems, and the waveguides may be incorporated into a holographic display or an aggregated bidirectional seamless energy surface capable of both receiving and emitting two-dimensional, light field or holographic energy through waveguiding or other 4d plenoptic functions prescribing energy convergence within a viewing volume. the waveguides may include different structures configured for each or all sensory system or energy domain to direct energy through refraction, diffraction, reflection, or other approaches of affecting the propagation paths of energy.
