18261981. Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System - 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
Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Young Cheol Yang of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Zhibing Ge of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18261981 titled 'Wave Plate Arrangements for an Optical System
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a display system and an optical system supported by a housing. The optical system is a catadioptric optical system with lens elements and wave plates, while the display system includes a polarizer stack with a linear polarizer and wave plates. Both systems feature negative dispersion quarter wave plates and positive C-plates.
- The electronic device includes a display system and an optical system supported by a housing.
- The optical system is a catadioptric optical system with lens elements and wave plates.
- The display system includes a polarizer stack with a linear polarizer and wave plates.
- Both systems have negative dispersion quarter wave plates and positive C-plates.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in:
- Virtual reality headsets
- Heads-up displays in vehicles
Problems Solved
- Improved image quality
- Reduced glare and reflections
Benefits
- Enhanced visual experience
- Increased clarity and sharpness
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing display systems in:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include:
- Optical systems in camera lenses
- Display technologies in projectors
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact battery life in electronic devices?
The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on battery life.
Are there any limitations to the size or shape of the electronic device that can incorporate this technology?
The article does not mention any limitations regarding the size or shape of the electronic device.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include a display system and an optical system that are supported by a housing. The optical system may be a catadioptric optical system having one or more lens elements. The optical system may include a wave plate stack with one or more wave plates. The display system may include a polarizer stack with a linear polarizer and one or more wave plates. The optical system and display system may each include a negative dispersion quarter wave plate. A positive C-plate may be positioned adjacent to each quarter wave plate. The optical system may include a quarter wave plate having positive birefringence whereas the display system may include a quarter wave plate having negative birefringence. The optical system and display system may each include a quarter wave plate and a half wave plate.
