18576521. ILLUMINATION DEVICE simplified abstract (SONY GROUP CORPORATION)
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ILLUMINATION DEVICE
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ILLUMINATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18576521 titled 'ILLUMINATION DEVICE
The abstract describes an illumination device with a light source unit, a phase modulation unit, and a control unit that modulates light at different timings for different areas.
- Light source unit emits light
- Phase modulation unit performs spatial light phase modulation
- Control unit causes light to be incident on different areas at different timings
- Modulation driving starts before light incident period for each area
Potential Applications: - Architectural lighting - Display technology - Automotive lighting systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient light modulation - Precise control of light distribution
Benefits: - Enhanced lighting effects - Energy efficiency - Customizable lighting solutions
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Illumination Technology for Various Industries This technology can be used in architectural lighting, display technology, and automotive lighting systems, providing innovative solutions for various industries.
Questions about Illumination Device: 1. How does the phase modulation unit enhance the performance of the illumination device? The phase modulation unit improves the efficiency and precision of light modulation, allowing for customizable lighting effects.
2. What are the potential market implications of this advanced illumination technology? This technology has the potential to revolutionize the lighting industry by offering energy-efficient and customizable lighting solutions for various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An illumination device according to the present technology includes a light source unit including a light emitting unit that emits light, a phase modulation unit that performs spatial light phase modulation on incident light from the light source unit, and a control unit that causes light from the light source unit to be incident on a plurality of areas into which a phase modulation surface of the phase modulation unit is divided at different timings for each of the areas, and starts modulation driving at a timing before a light incident period for each of the areas.
