Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240210700). OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract
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OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS
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Yuma Kobayashi of Tochigi (JP)
OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240210700 titled 'OPTICAL SYSTEM AND DISPLAY APPARATUS
The patent application describes an optical system that guides a light beam from an image display element to an exit pupil through a series of transmissive reflective surfaces and optical elements.
- The optical system includes a first transmissive reflective surface, a second transmissive reflective surface, and an optical element closer to the exit pupil than the first surface.
- The optical element consists of a first optical element made of one material and a second optical element made of a different material, cemented together with a diffraction grating on the cemented surface.
- The diffraction grating has a convex shape facing the image display element side, satisfying a predetermined inequality.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in imaging systems, such as cameras and telescopes, to improve image quality and light transmission. - It can also be applied in virtual reality headsets to enhance the visual experience for users.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency of light transmission in optical systems. - Improves image quality and resolution by reducing aberrations and distortions.
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality and resolution. - Increased light transmission efficiency. - Improved overall performance of optical systems.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical System for Enhanced Imaging This technology can be utilized in the development of high-end cameras, telescopes, and virtual reality headsets to provide users with superior image quality and viewing experiences. The market implications include increased demand for advanced imaging devices in various industries such as photography, astronomy, and entertainment.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of optical systems, diffraction gratings, and image display technologies to explore existing patents and publications related to this innovation.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and manufacturing techniques to improve the performance of optical systems and enhance image quality in various applications.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of different optical materials in the optical element contribute to the performance of the system? 2. What are the specific parameters of the predetermined inequality that need to be satisfied for the diffraction grating to function effectively?
Original Abstract Submitted
an optical system guides a light beam from an image display element to an exit pupil and includes, in order from an exit pupil side to an image display element side, a first transmissive reflective surface, a second transmissive reflective surface, and an optical element disposed closer to the exit pupil than the first transmissive reflective surface. the optical element includes, in order from the exit pupil side to the image display element side, a first optical element made of a first optical material and a second optical element made of a second optical material different from the first optical material. the first and second optical elements are cemented together, and a diffraction grating is formed on a cemented surface. the diffraction grating includes a grating surface and a grating wall surface, the grating surface having a convex shape facing the image display element side. a predetermined inequality is satisfied.
