18552706. OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR A RETINAL SCAN DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING IMAGE CONTENTS ONTO A RETINA simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR A RETINAL SCAN DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING IMAGE CONTENTS ONTO A RETINA

Organization Name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor(s)

Nikolai Suchkov of Stuttgart (DE)

Andreas Petersen of Eningen (DE)

Anna-Katharina Friedel of Wannweil (DE)

Hendrik Specht of Pliezhausen (DE)

Johannes Hofmann of Tuebingen (DE)

Mazyar Sabbar of Tuebingen (DE)

Tadiyos Alemayehu of Pfullingen (DE)

OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR A RETINAL SCAN DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING IMAGE CONTENTS ONTO A RETINA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18552706 titled 'OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR A RETINAL SCAN DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR PROJECTING IMAGE CONTENTS ONTO A RETINA

The abstract describes an optical system for a virtual retinal display, including an image source, image processing device, projector unit, deflection devices, and an optical replication component.

• Image source provides image content as data
• Image processing device processes the image data
• Projector unit generates light beams and scans image content for projection
• First deflection unit directs projected image content onto the user's eye
• Second deflection unit deflects light beams onto projection regions of the first deflection unit
• Optical replication component replicates the optical system

Potential Applications: - Virtual reality displays - Augmented reality devices - Medical imaging systems

Problems Solved: - Enhancing user experience with virtual displays - Improving image quality and clarity - Reducing eye strain and fatigue

Benefits: - Immersive visual experiences - Accurate and detailed image projection - Comfortable viewing for extended periods

Commercial Applications: - Entertainment industry for gaming and virtual experiences - Medical field for diagnostic imaging - Military and defense for simulation training

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on virtual retinal displays, optical systems for image projection, and advancements in display technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving image processing algorithms for virtual displays Studies on the impact of virtual reality on user perception and cognition

Questions about Virtual Retinal Display: 1. How does the optical system in a virtual retinal display differ from traditional display technologies? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing virtual retinal displays in consumer electronics?

1. What are the key advantages of using a virtual retinal display over other types of display technologies? 2. How does the optical replication component enhance the performance of the virtual retinal display system?

Original Abstract Submitted

An optical system for a virtual retinal display. The optical system includes: an image source providing image content as image data; an image processing device for the image data; a projector unit generating at least one light beam and including a drivable deflection device for the at least one light beam for scanning projection of the image content; a first deflection unit onto which the image content is projectable and configured to direct the projected image content onto a user's eye; a second deflection unit arranged between the projector unit and first deflection unit configured to deflect the light beam via a first imaging path at a first point in time and via a second imaging path at a second point in time subsequent to the first point in time onto at least one projection region of the first deflection unit; and an optical replication component.