G02B6/40

Virtual and augmented reality systems and methods
09791700 · 2017-10-17 · ·

Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye.

Virtual and augmented reality systems and methods
09791700 · 2017-10-17 · ·

Configurations are disclosed for presenting virtual reality and augmented reality experiences to users. The system may comprise an image-generating source to provide one or more frames of image data in a time-sequential manner, a light modulator configured to transmit light associated with the one or more frames of image data, a substrate to direct image information to a user's eye, wherein the substrate houses a plurality of reflectors, a first reflector of the plurality of reflectors to reflect transmitted light associated with a first frame of image data at a first angle to the user's eye, and a second reflector to reflect transmitted light associated with a second frame of the image data at a second angle to the user's eye.

CONNECTOR SYSTEM, OPTICAL CONNECTION METHOD, AND OPTICAL CONNECTION MEMBER
20220050250 · 2022-02-17 · ·

A connector system includes: a first ferrule configured to hold end parts of multi-core fibers; a second ferrule configured to hold end parts of single-core fibers; and an optical connection member. The optical connection member is arranged between the first and the second ferrule, and includes an optical system configured to optically connect respective cores included in the multi-core fibers and the single-core fibers. A guide pin is formed on one of the first and the second ferrule, and a guide hole is formed in another of the first and the second ferrule. A through hole is formed in the optical connection member, and the first ferrule, the optical connection member, and the second ferrule can be aligned by fitting the guide pin in the guide hole through the through hole.

Tooling and method for manufacturing a fiber optic array

A fixture is for forming a fiber optic array that defines a plurality of discrete fibers extending from a spaced-apart arrangement to a consolidated arrangement wherein the fibers are layered next to each other for a further ribbonizing process. The fixture includes a pair of contact blades that are configured to slide along a direction transverse to the longitudinal axes of the fibers for consolidating the fibers.

Optical Fiber Bundle Structure and Optical Fiber Connection Structure
20170235061 · 2017-08-17 ·

This optical fiber connection structure connects a multicore fiber and a bundle structure bundling a plurality of optical fibers. The multicore fiber has a plurality of cores arranged in a lattice. The bundle structure includes closely packed optical fibers of the same diameter. The bundle structure is configured such that signal light optical fiber groups including signal light optical fibers and a dummy fiber group including dummy optical fibers are stacked in multiple layers. The signal light optical fiber groups are configured with the signal light optical fibers aligned in the mutually contacting direction. The signal light optical fiber groups and the dummy fiber group are stacked orthogonal to the alignment direction of the optical fibers constituting the respective fiber groups.

Virtual and augmented reality systems and methods
11237403 · 2022-02-01 · ·

A method for displaying virtual content to a user, the method includes determining an accommodation of the user's eyes. The method also includes delivering, through a first waveguide of a stack of waveguides, light rays having a first wavefront curvature based at least in part on the determined accommodation, wherein the first wavefront curvature corresponds to a focal distance of the determined accommodation. The method further includes delivering, through a second waveguide of the stack of waveguides, light rays having a second wavefront curvature, the second wavefront curvature associated with a predetermined margin of the focal distance of the determined accommodation.

Virtual and augmented reality systems and methods
11237403 · 2022-02-01 · ·

A method for displaying virtual content to a user, the method includes determining an accommodation of the user's eyes. The method also includes delivering, through a first waveguide of a stack of waveguides, light rays having a first wavefront curvature based at least in part on the determined accommodation, wherein the first wavefront curvature corresponds to a focal distance of the determined accommodation. The method further includes delivering, through a second waveguide of the stack of waveguides, light rays having a second wavefront curvature, the second wavefront curvature associated with a predetermined margin of the focal distance of the determined accommodation.

Ferrule for an optical connector

Ferrule for an optical connector, an optical connector containing such a ferrule, and a method for assembling such a ferrule. The ferrule includes a base, at least one cover, at least one fiber section running through a channel between the base and the cover from a cable connection side to an opposite contact face exposing distal ends of the fiber sections. The fibers are adhered to the base and/or to the cover at a bonding section at a distance from the contact face.

OPTICAL FIBRE CONNECTOR PLUG AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR
20170254965 · 2017-09-07 ·

An optical fiber connector includes: a plug assembly holding an optical fiber ribbon. The optical fiber ribbon includes bare fibers with ground end faces. The plug assembly includes a precision guiding device and a fixing device. The precision guiding device positions the bare fibers, the fixing device holds the optical fiber ribbon, and the precision guiding device and the fixing device are detachably connected to each other.

OPTICAL FIBRE CONNECTOR PLUG AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR
20170254965 · 2017-09-07 ·

An optical fiber connector includes: a plug assembly holding an optical fiber ribbon. The optical fiber ribbon includes bare fibers with ground end faces. The plug assembly includes a precision guiding device and a fixing device. The precision guiding device positions the bare fibers, the fixing device holds the optical fiber ribbon, and the precision guiding device and the fixing device are detachably connected to each other.