18328290. Lens Assembly Including Wave Plate simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Lens Assembly Including Wave Plate
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Inventor(s)
Guolin Peng of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Elson Y Liu of Santa Clara CA (US)
Khoa Nguyen of San Jose CA (US)
Kaikai Guo of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Zhibing Ge of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Seung Hoon Lee of Santa Clara CA (US)
Se Hyun Ahn of Santa Clara CA (US)
Lens Assembly Including Wave Plate - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18328290 titled 'Lens Assembly Including Wave Plate
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display panel and a lens assembly that includes a removable lens. The lens assembly also includes a partially reflective mirror, a reflective polarizer, and a quarter wave plate.
- The electronic device has a display panel that produces light.
- The lens assembly receives the light from the display panel.
- The lens assembly includes a first lens and a second lens.
- The second lens is a removable lens that can be selectively attached to the lens assembly.
- A partially reflective mirror is placed between the first lens and the display panel.
- A reflective polarizer is placed between the first lens and the second lens when the second lens is attached.
- A quarter wave plate is placed between the reflective polarizer and the second lens when the second lens is attached.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Enhanced display quality: The lens assembly and additional elements improve the quality of the displayed image.
- Adjustable focus: The removable lens allows users to adjust the focus of the display.
- Portable devices: The technology can be applied to various electronic devices with display panels, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Display clarity: The partially reflective mirror and other elements help improve the clarity and sharpness of the displayed image.
- Flexibility: The removable lens provides flexibility for users to customize the focus of the display.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved user experience: The enhanced display quality and adjustable focus provide a better viewing experience for users.
- Versatility: The technology can be applied to different electronic devices, making it versatile and adaptable to various user needs.
- Customization: Users can attach or detach the removable lens according to their preferences, allowing for customization of the display.
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 include a first lens and a second lens. The second lens may be a removable lens that is configured to be selectively attached to the lens assembly. The lens assembly may also include a partially reflective mirror that is interposed between the first lens and the display panel, a reflective polarizer that is interposed between the first lens and the second lens when the second lens is attached to the lens assembly, and a quarter wave plate that is interposed between the reflective polarizer and the second lens when the second lens element is attached to the lens assembly.