Apple inc. (20240094534). Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Vikrant Bhakta of Santa Clara CA (US)
Hyungryul Choi of San Jose CA (US)
Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094534 titled 'Display Systems Having Imaging Capabilities
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display system that includes a reflective display panel, an infrared image sensor, and a waveguide. The panel can operate in two modes, reflecting image light towards the waveguide in one mode and reflecting infrared light towards the infrared image sensor in another mode. The panel can also reflect infrared light from an infrared emitter towards the waveguide. Additionally, a world-facing camera can receive world light through the waveguide, and a time multiplexing scheme is used to prevent interference between the image light and images captured by the camera.
- Reflective display panel with dual operating modes
- Infrared image sensor for capturing infrared light
- Waveguide for directing light towards different components
- Time multiplexing scheme to prevent interference between different light sources
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in augmented reality displays, head-up displays in vehicles, and smart glasses.
Problems Solved
The system solves the problem of interference between different light sources in a display system, allowing for more accurate image capture and display.
Benefits
Improved image quality, enhanced user experience, and more efficient operation of display and camera components.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include consumer electronics, automotive displays, and medical imaging devices.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar display systems used in military applications or advanced imaging technologies in research labs.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the time multiplexing scheme work in practice to prevent interference between different light sources? 2. Are there any specific limitations or challenges associated with implementing this technology in real-world applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display may include a reflective display panel, an infrared image sensor and a waveguide. the panel may be operated in a first operating mode in which the panel reflects image light towards the waveguide and a second operating mode in which the panel reflects infrared light from the waveguide towards the infrared image sensor. the panel may also reflect infrared light from an infrared emitter towards the waveguide. if desired, the infrared image sensor may be mounted adjacent a reflective surface of a reflective input coupling prism on the waveguide. the infrared image sensor may receive the infrared light through the reflective surface. if desired, a world-facing camera may receive world light through the waveguide. the display module and the world-facing camera may be operated using a time multiplexing scheme to prevent the image light from interfering with images captured by the world-facing camera.
