20240036332. TILTING ARRAY BASED DISPLAY simplified abstract (Magic Leap, Inc.)
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TILTING ARRAY BASED DISPLAY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bradley Jay Sissom of Boulder CO (US)
Kevin Richard Curtis of Boulder CO (US)
Hui-Chuan Cheng of Cooper City FL (US)
Miller Harry Schuck, Iii of Erie CO (US)
Samarth Bhargava of Saratoga CA (US)
TILTING ARRAY BASED DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240036332 titled 'TILTING ARRAY BASED DISPLAY
Simplified Explanation
The disclosed patent application describes a wearable display system that projects light to the user's eye(s) to display virtual image content in their field of vision. The system includes a light source, spatial light modulators, and an eyepiece. The eyepiece consists of waveguides and in-coupling optical elements that guide the modulated light towards the user's eye(s). The spatial light modulators can be movable to direct different portions of the modulated light towards different in-coupling optical elements.
- The wearable display system projects light to the user's eye(s) to display virtual image content.
- The system includes a light source, spatial light modulators, and an eyepiece.
- The eyepiece consists of waveguides and in-coupling optical elements.
- The spatial light modulators can be movable to direct light towards different in-coupling optical elements.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Augmented reality: The wearable display system can be used to overlay virtual information onto the user's real-world view, enhancing their perception and providing useful information.
- Gaming: The system can be utilized to create immersive gaming experiences by projecting virtual objects and environments directly into the user's field of vision.
- Training and simulation: The wearable display system can be employed in training scenarios, allowing users to visualize and interact with virtual objects and environments to practice various skills.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited field of view: The wearable display system provides a wider field of view compared to traditional displays, allowing for a more immersive and realistic experience.
- Portability: The system is wearable, enabling users to access virtual content on the go without the need for large, stationary displays.
- User interaction: By projecting virtual content directly into the user's field of vision, the system allows for more natural and intuitive interaction with the virtual environment.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: The wearable display system provides a more immersive and interactive experience by overlaying virtual content onto the user's real-world view.
- Convenience and portability: Users can access virtual content anywhere, anytime, without the need for external displays or equipment.
- Improved training and visualization: The system allows for realistic visualization and interaction with virtual objects and environments, enhancing training and simulation experiences.
Original Abstract Submitted
this disclosure describes a wearable display system configured to project light to the eye(s) of a user to display virtual (e.g., augmented reality) image content in a vision field of the user. the system can include light source(s) that output light, spatial light modulator(s) that modulate the light to provide the virtual image content, and an eyepiece configured to convey the modulated light toward the eye(s) of the user. the eyepiece can include waveguide(s) and a plurality of in-coupling optical elements arranged on or in the waveguide(s) to in-couple the modulated light received from the spatial light modulator(s) into the waveguide(s) to be guided toward the user's eye(s). the spatial light modulator(s) may be movable, and/or may include movable components, to direct different portions of the modulated light toward different ones of the in-coupling optical elements at different times.
