Seiko epson corporation (20240288762). RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR simplified abstract

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RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Eiji Morikuni of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240288762 titled 'RELAY SYSTEM AND PROJECTOR

The patent application describes a relay system that connects an enlargement-side image formation plane to a reduction-side image formation plane, with the relay system having concave and convex reflection surfaces arranged in a specific sequence.

  • The relay system includes a concave first reflection surface, a convex second reflection surface, and a concave third reflection surface.
  • The optical axes of the enlargement-side and reduction-side image formation planes are parallel to each other.
  • The beams travel from the enlargement side towards the reduction side, with different radii of curvature for the first and third reflection surfaces.
  • Each reflection surface has an aspheric shape, and both enlargement-side and reduction-side portions of the relay system are telecentric.

Potential Applications: - Optical imaging systems - Medical imaging devices - Surveillance cameras

Problems Solved: - Efficiently transferring images between different planes - Maintaining image quality during the transfer process

Benefits: - Improved image resolution - Enhanced optical performance - Compact design for space-saving applications

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Relay System for High-Resolution Imaging Devices This technology can be used in high-end cameras, medical imaging equipment, and industrial inspection systems to enhance image quality and overall performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the relay system improve image resolution in optical devices? 2. What are the key advantages of using aspheric reflection surfaces in the relay system?


Original Abstract Submitted

a relay system couples an enlargement-side image formation plane to a reduction-side image formation plane that is a reduced enlargement-side image formation plane. the relay system has a concave first reflection surface, a convex second reflection surface, and a concave third reflection surface sequentially arranged in the direction in which the beams travel from the enlargement side toward the reduction side. the optical axis of the enlargement-side image formation plane and the optical axis of the reduction-side image formation plane are parallel to each other. the direction in which the beams are incident on the enlargement-side image formation plane is opposite the direction in which the beams are incident on the reduction-side image formation plane. the first and third reflection surfaces have different radii of curvature. the first, second, and third reflection surfaces each have an aspheric shape. enlargement-side and reduction-side portions of the relay system are telecentric portions.