Apple inc. (20240361599). Lens Assembly with a Supplemental Mirror simplified abstract
Lens Assembly with a Supplemental Mirror
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Inventor(s)
Zachary A. Granger of Redwood City CA (US)
Juan Carlos Minano Dominguez of Mountain View CA (US)
Julio Chaves of Redwood City CA (US)
Pablo Benitez Gimenez of Madrid (ES)
Pablo Zamora Herranz of Madrid (ES)
Lens Assembly with a Supplemental Mirror - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240361599 titled 'Lens Assembly with a Supplemental Mirror
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an electronic device with a display panel that emits light, and a lens assembly that receives the light. The lens assembly includes a catadioptric lens with a partially reflective layer, lens element, quarter wave plate, and reflective polarizer. A supplemental mirror is used to reflect light back towards the lens assembly, increasing the field-of-view of images viewable through the lens assembly.
- Catadioptric lens assembly with partially reflective layer
- Supplemental mirror to reflect light back towards the lens assembly
- Increased field-of-view of images viewable through the lens assembly
Potential Applications: 1. Augmented reality devices 2. Virtual reality headsets 3. Heads-up displays in vehicles
Problems Solved: 1. Limited field-of-view in traditional lens assemblies 2. Inefficient use of emitted light from display panels
Benefits: 1. Enhanced viewing experience with increased field-of-view 2. Improved efficiency in light utilization 3. Enhanced image quality
Commercial Applications: Optical devices, display technologies, augmented reality and virtual reality products
Prior Art: Potential areas to search for prior art include patents related to catadioptric lens assemblies, supplemental mirrors in optical devices, and display technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in lens assembly technology, display panel efficiency, and augmented reality applications.
Questions about Catadioptric Lens Assembly: 1. How does the partially reflective layer in the catadioptric lens assembly contribute to its functionality? 2. What are the implications of using a supplemental mirror in enhancing the field-of-view of images viewed through the lens assembly?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may include a display panel configured to produce light and a lens assembly that receives the light from the display panel. the lens assembly may be a catadioptric lens assembly with a partially reflective layer, lens element, quarter wave plate, and reflective polarizer. some of the light emitted by the display panel may be reflected by the catadioptric lens assembly away from the catadioptric lens assembly. a supplemental mirror may be used to reflect this light back towards the catadioptric lens assembly. the supplemental mirror may increase the field-of-view of images viewable through the catadioptric lens assembly. the supplemental mirror may have a dithered upper surface or a phase-shift mask.
