Magic Leap, Inc. (20240337850). EYE-IMAGING APPARATUS USING DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS simplified abstract
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EYE-IMAGING APPARATUS USING DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Chunyu Gao of Plantation FL (US)
Chulwoo Oh of SAMMAMISH WA (US)
Michael Anthony Klug of Austin TX (US)
Evyatar Bluzer of Yuvalim (IL)
EYE-IMAGING APPARATUS USING DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240337850 titled 'EYE-IMAGING APPARATUS USING DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes eye-imaging apparatus using diffractive optical elements, which can be used in head-mounted displays like augmented or virtual reality devices.
- The optical device includes a substrate with two surfaces, a first coupling optical element deflecting light for total internal reflection, and a second coupling optical element deflecting light out of the substrate.
- The first and second coupling optical elements work together to guide light efficiently within the apparatus.
- This technology enables precise imaging and visualization in head-mounted displays.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes diffractive optical elements for eye-imaging apparatus.
- Enables efficient light guidance within the device.
- Specifically designed for head-mounted displays like augmented or virtual reality devices.
Potential Applications:
- Augmented reality headsets.
- Virtual reality headsets.
- Medical imaging devices.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient light guidance within eye-imaging apparatus.
- Precise imaging for head-mounted displays.
Benefits:
- Enhanced imaging quality.
- Improved visualization in head-mounted displays.
- Potential for medical imaging applications.
Commercial Applications: Eye-imaging apparatus using diffractive optical elements can revolutionize the field of head-mounted displays, offering enhanced imaging quality and precise visualization for various applications.
Questions about Eye-Imaging Apparatus: 1. How does the use of diffractive optical elements improve imaging quality in head-mounted displays? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the medical field?
Original Abstract Submitted
examples of eye-imaging apparatus using diffractive optical elements are provided. for example, an optical device comprises a substrate having a proximal surface and a distal surface, a first coupling optical element disposed on one of the proximal and distal surfaces of the substrate, and a second coupling optical element disposed on one of the proximal and distal surfaces of the substrate and offset from the first coupling optical element. the first coupling optical element can be configured to deflect light at an angle to totally internally reflect (tir) the light between the proximal and distal surfaces and toward the second coupling optical element, and the second coupling optical element can be configured to deflect at an angle out of the substrate. the eye-imaging apparatus can be used in a head-mounted display such as an augmented or virtual reality display.
