Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240094540). IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract

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IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tomohisa Aida of Tochigi (JP)

Yosuke Sakai of Tochigi (JP)

IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094540 titled 'IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image display apparatus described in the patent application includes a light source, an image generating element, a light guide element, and a light guide unit. The light guide element has a first surface and a second surface, with the image generating element facing the second surface. Light from the light source enters the first surface, passes through the light guide element and the light guide unit, and enters the image generating element to be converted into image light. The image light then travels through the light guide unit and enters the second surface. The distance between the exit surface of the image generating element and the incident surface of the light guide unit through which the image light enters is between 0 mm and 5 mm.

  • Light source
  • Image generating element
  • Light guide element
  • Light guide unit
  • Transmission of light through the apparatus
  • Optimal distance between surfaces for light transmission

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be used in:

  • Display screens
  • Projection systems
  • Head-up displays

Problems Solved

This technology helps to:

  • Improve image quality
  • Enhance brightness and clarity
  • Optimize light transmission efficiency

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Enhanced visual experience
  • Energy efficiency
  • Compact design

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be applied in various industries, such as:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Light guide systems in display devices

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing light guide systems in terms of efficiency and performance?

The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing light guide systems to evaluate efficiency and performance.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of this technology in practical applications?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks that may arise when implementing this technology in practical applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image display apparatus includes a light source, an image generating element, a light guide element, and a light guide unit. the light guide element has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the image generating element is disposed to face the second surface of the light guide element. the light from the light source enters the first surface, transmits through the light guide element and the light guide unit, and enters the image generating element to be converted into the image light, and the image light transmits through the light guide unit and enters the second surface. a distance between an exit surface of the image generating element for emitting the image light and an incident surface of the light guide unit which the image light enters is longer than 0 mm and equal to or shorter than 5 mm.