Magic Leap, Inc. (20240248313). ADAPTIVE LENS ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLARIZATION-SELECTIVE LENS STACKS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY simplified abstract
ADAPTIVE LENS ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLARIZATION-SELECTIVE LENS STACKS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY
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Inventor(s)
Ravi Kumar Komanduri of Austin TX (US)
Chulwoo Oh of Cedar Park TX (US)
ADAPTIVE LENS ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLARIZATION-SELECTIVE LENS STACKS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248313 titled 'ADAPTIVE LENS ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLARIZATION-SELECTIVE LENS STACKS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY DISPLAY
The present disclosure pertains to augmented reality display systems and related methods, specifically focusing on an adaptive lens assembly that can switch between different optical powers.
- The adaptive lens assembly includes a lens stack that can exert polarization-dependent optical power on linearly polarized light.
- The lens stack consists of a birefringent lens and an isotropic lens that form a conformal interface between them.
- The assembly can be selectively switched between multiple states with varying optical powers.
Potential Applications: - Augmented reality headsets - Virtual reality displays - Optical instruments requiring adjustable optical power
Problems Solved: - Providing variable optical power in a compact and efficient manner - Enhancing the user experience in augmented reality applications
Benefits: - Improved image quality - Enhanced user comfort - Versatile applications in various optical systems
Commercial Applications: Title: Adaptive Lens Assembly for Augmented Reality Displays This technology can be utilized in the development of advanced augmented reality headsets for consumer and industrial use, potentially revolutionizing the way users interact with digital content.
Questions about Adaptive Lens Assembly for Augmented Reality Displays: 1. How does the adaptive lens assembly improve the user experience in augmented reality applications?
- The adaptive lens assembly enhances image quality and user comfort by providing variable optical power.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?
- This technology can be applied in augmented reality headsets, virtual reality displays, and other optical instruments to improve performance and user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to display systems and, more particularly, to augmented reality display systems an related methods. in one aspect, an adaptive lens assembly includes a lens stack configured to exert polarization-dependent optical power to linearly polarized light. the lens stack includes a birefringent lens and an isotropic lens contacting each other to form a conformal interface therebetween. the adaptive lens assembly is configured to be selectively switched between a plurality of states having different optical powers.
