17967568. AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeonggeun Yun of Suwon-si (KR)
Jongchul Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17967568 titled 'AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an augmented reality (AR) device that includes a display, a polarization-conversion reflector, a waveguide, an input-coupler, and an output-coupler.
- The display outputs light of a first polarization.
- The polarization-conversion reflector converts the light of the first polarization into light of a second polarization that is orthogonal to the first polarization and reflects it.
- The waveguide is a flat plate shape with a surface inclined with respect to the optical axis of the light output from the display.
- The side of the waveguide is positioned between the display and the polarization-conversion reflector.
- The input-coupler inputs the light of the second polarization into the waveguide.
- The output-coupler outputs the light propagating in the waveguide.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Augmented reality devices and headsets
- Virtual reality devices
- Gaming and entertainment industry
- Medical and healthcare applications
- Industrial and manufacturing applications
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficiently converting and reflecting light of different polarizations
- Providing a compact and lightweight design for AR devices
- Enhancing the visual quality and clarity of AR content
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience with augmented reality content
- Enhanced image quality and brightness
- Reduced weight and size of AR devices
- Increased efficiency and performance of AR displays
Original Abstract Submitted
An augmented reality (AR) device is provided. The AR device includes a display configured to output light of a first polarization; a polarization-conversion reflector provided opposite to an output side of the display, the polarization-conversion reflector converting the light of the first polarization into light of a second polarization that is orthogonal to the first polarization and reflect the light of the second polarization; a waveguide having a flat plate shape, a normal line of a flat surface of the flat plate shape being inclined with respect to an optical axis of the light of the first polarization output from the display, a side of the waveguide being provided between the display and the polarization-conversion reflector; an input-coupler inputting the light of the second polarization into the waveguide; and an output-coupler outputting light propagating in the waveguide.
