Seiko epson corporation (20240314275). ILLUMINATOR AND PROJECTOR simplified abstract
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ILLUMINATOR AND PROJECTOR
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Koichi Akiyama of AZUMINO-SHI (JP)
ILLUMINATOR AND PROJECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240314275 titled 'ILLUMINATOR AND PROJECTOR
The abstract describes an illuminator that combines light from two different sources and processes it through various components to produce a superimposed light output.
- First light source outputs light in a specific wavelength band.
- Second light source outputs light in a different wavelength band.
- Light combining member merges the two lights together.
- Diffuser spreads the combined light.
- Light collector gathers and directs the light towards the diffuser.
- Collimator aligns the light output from the diffuser.
- Light homogenizer uses lens arrays to further process the light.
- Vibration generator shakes the light homogenizer.
- Superimposing lens overlays the light fluxes.
Potential Applications: - Medical imaging - Microscopy - Semiconductor manufacturing - Display technologies
Problems Solved: - Enhancing light uniformity - Improving image quality - Increasing efficiency in light processing
Benefits: - Enhanced image clarity - Uniform lighting distribution - Improved overall performance
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Illumination Technology for Various Industries This technology can be utilized in medical equipment, scientific instruments, and industrial machinery to enhance lighting quality and performance.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to light combining, diffusing, and homogenizing technologies to understand the evolution of this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in light processing technologies, lens array designs, and vibration techniques to enhance the efficiency of illuminators.
Questions about Illuminators: 1. How does the vibration generator impact the performance of the light homogenizer?
- The vibration generator helps to achieve better light uniformity by shaking the light homogenizer to eliminate any potential inconsistencies.
2. What are the key differences between the first and second light sources in terms of their output?
- The first and second light sources emit light in different wavelength bands, allowing for a wider spectrum of light to be combined and processed.
Original Abstract Submitted
an illuminator includes a first light source that outputs first light having a first wavelength band, a second light source that outputs second light having a second wavelength band different from the first wavelength band, a light combining member that combines the first light and the second light with each other and outputs combined light, a diffuser that diffuses the combined light incident thereon, a light collector that collects the combined light and directs collected combined light toward the diffuser, a collimator that parallelizes the combined light outputted from the diffuser, a light homogenizer having a first lens array surface on which the combined light outputted from the collimator is incident and a second lens array surface integrated with the first lens array surface, a vibration generator that vibrates the light homogenizer, and a superimposing lens that superimposes light fluxes outputted from the light homogenizer on one another.
