Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240201495). APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INCREASING CONTRAST IN PANCAKE LENSES VIA ASYMMETRIC BEAM SPLITTERS simplified abstract
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INCREASING CONTRAST IN PANCAKE LENSES VIA ASYMMETRIC BEAM SPLITTERS
Organization Name
meta platforms technologies, llc
Inventor(s)
Andrew John Ouderkirk of Kirkland WA (US)
Fenglin Peng of Redmond WA (US)
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INCREASING CONTRAST IN PANCAKE LENSES VIA ASYMMETRIC BEAM SPLITTERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201495 titled 'APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR INCREASING CONTRAST IN PANCAKE LENSES VIA ASYMMETRIC BEAM SPLITTERS
The abstract describes a head-mounted display with an electronic display emitting light and a pancake lens optically coupled to it. The pancake lens includes a beam splitter that transmits a spatial average fraction of the light and reflects an additional spatial average fraction that is less than the transmitted fraction.
- The head-mounted display includes an electronic display and a pancake lens with a beam splitter.
- The beam splitter transmits a spatial average fraction of light and reflects a fraction that is less than the transmitted fraction.
Potential Applications: - Virtual reality and augmented reality headsets - Medical imaging devices - Military and defense technology
Problems Solved: - Improved light transmission and reflection efficiency - Enhanced image quality and clarity - Reduction of optical distortions
Benefits: - Enhanced visual experience for users - Increased efficiency in light utilization - Improved overall performance of head-mounted displays
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Head-Mounted Displays for Immersive Experiences This technology can be utilized in the development of high-end virtual reality headsets for gaming, medical imaging devices for precise diagnostics, and military applications for enhanced situational awareness.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to head-mounted displays, beam splitters, and optical technologies to gain a deeper understanding of the innovation presented in this patent application.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and designs for optical components to further improve the performance of head-mounted displays and other optical devices.
Questions about Head-Mounted Displays: 1. How does the pancake lens design improve the performance of the head-mounted display? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial products?
Original Abstract Submitted
a head-mounted display comprising (1) an electronic display configured to emit light and (2) a pancake lens optically coupled to the electronic display, the pancake lens comprising a beam splitter configured to (a) transmit a spatial average fraction of the light and (b) reflect an additional spatial average fraction of the light that is less than the spatial average fraction of the light. various other apparatuses, devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
