G03B21/2006

OPTICAL DEFLECTION APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROJECTION APPARATUS
20220229356 · 2022-07-21 · ·

An optical deflection apparatus includes an optical deflection part configured to deflect light incident on a reflection surface by swinging the reflection surface about a swing axis, and a light transmission plate configured to transmit the light deflected by the optical deflection part, wherein an inclination angle of the light transmission plate with reference to a reference surface is equal to or greater than twice a maximum swing angle of the reflection surface with reference to the reference surface.

Techniques for selective viewing of projected images

An entertainment enhancement system includes an infrared projection system configured to output an infrared image to a target surface. The infrared projection system includes a controller configured to coordinate projection of the infrared image with a separate action by generating instructions for projecting the infrared image based on data received by the controller indicative of an active status of the separate action and an infrared emitter configured to receive the generated instructions and emit the infrared image to the target surface. The system also includes a viewing device configured to be wearable by a user. The viewing device includes at least one lens and a filter assembly configured to shift the infrared image from an infrared frequency to a visible light frequency such that the infrared image is viewable on the target surface via the viewing device.

Optical projection system with microlens arrays

The present invention provides an optical projection system with microlens arrays. The optical projection system includes a light source, a collimating lens, a first microlens array, a projection source, a positive lens module, a second microlens array and a receiving surface which are arranged in sequence. The first microlens array includes n first microlens units arranged in an array. The projection source includes n projected image units arranged in an array. The second microlens array includes n second microlens units arranged in an array. The first microlens unit and the second microlens unit which are opposite to each other have a common optical axis. According to the system of the present invention, sub-real image units can be compounded and superposed on the receiving surface, such that optical crosstalk between adjacent optical channels can be avoided.

PROJECTION SYSTEM AND SELF-ADAPTIVE ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREOF

A projection system and a self-adaptive adjustment method are provided. The projection system includes a projection device, an image capturing device, and a processing device. The projection device sequentially projects sub-pattern arrays of a pattern array to a projection region of a projection surface. The image capturing device sequentially captures the sub-pattern arrays projected on the projection surface to output pattern images. The processing device analyzes the pattern images to obtain pattern coordinates and a pattern order of projected patterns in each pattern image. The processing device determines at least a part of the projected patterns to be effective patterns according to the pattern coordinates and the pattern order, and adjusts the projection device according to the effective patterns. The projection system and the self-adaptive adjustment method provide good projection quality.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS, LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS, AND PROJECTOR
20220173266 · 2022-06-02 ·

A method for manufacturing a light emitting apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes forming a light emitting section on a substrate, the light emitting section including a group of columnar sections formed of a plurality of columnar sections each including a light emitting layer, forming a first insulating layer on the substrate so as to cover the light emitting section, etching the tip of a protrusion-shaped section that contains the same substance as the substance of which the light emitting section is made and protrudes beyond the first insulating layer, forming a second insulating layer on the first insulating layer, and forming an electrode to be electrically coupled to the light emitting section on the second insulating layer.

PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS
20220174246 · 2022-06-02 ·

Examples described herein provide a projection system, and a software application and a method related thereto. A system includes a pixelated light source and an optical relay. The pixelated light source includes an array of spatial light modulator pixels. Each spatial light modulator pixel being individually controllable to selectively project a beam of light. The optical relay includes an optically reflective surface and an actuator coupled to the optically reflective surface. The actuator is configured to move the optically reflective surface. The pixelated light source and the optical relay are configured such that one or more beams projected from the pixelated light source are reflected off of the optically reflective surface and form an image of the optical relay in a focal plane. Movement of the optically reflective surface causes the respective beams to be at varying locations in the focal plane.

Illumination system and projection apparatus

An illumination system includes an excitation light source module, a light splitting and combining module, a filter module, and a wavelength conversion module. The excitation light source module provides an excitation beam. The light splitting and combining module is disposed on a transmission path of the excitation beam. The excitation beam includes a first and a second excitation beam which are different from each other in polarization state or wavelength range. The filter module is disposed on the transmission path of the excitation beam. The filter module includes a light passing area configured to allow the excitation beam to pass there-through and a light filtering area. The wavelength conversion module is disposed on the transmission path of the excitation beam reflected by the light filtering area and configured to convert the reflected excitation beam into a conversion beam. A projection apparatus including the above illumination system is also provided.

Wedge mechanism for light modulator image adjustment
11187892 · 2021-11-30 · ·

A wedge mechanism for light modulator image adjustment is provided. In particular, a device is provided comprising: a first plate; a second plate for receiving a light modulator; one or more biasing mechanisms to bias the second plate in a biased position relative to the first plate, to allow the second plate to move with respect to the first plate; first and second wedge devices configured respectively interact with a first and second edges of the second plate to move the second plate, relative to the first plate, against the one or more biasing mechanisms, the second edge of the second plate being about perpendicular to the first edge of the second plate; and first and second wedge device adjustment mechanisms configured to respectively adjust positions of the first and second wedges device relative to the first and second edges, to move the second plate.

Optic and Assembly for Reduced Reflections

An optic providing reduction in secondary or ghost images includes a beam splitter, a reflective surface, and at least one baffle therebetween. A transmissive surface may be located between the beam splitter and the reflective surface. The baffle is positioned to intercept internally reflected ghost rays while being substantially parallel to outside light rays along a line of sight of the viewer, permitting use in see-through optics. The baffles may be formed of light absorbing material, diffusing structures, and combinations of both. Baffles intercept and absorb ghost rays to the exclusion of projected image rays that provide a desired projected image which are internally reflected through the optic. An assembly including such optic integrated with a wearable vision system, such as a head-mounted display, is also disclosed for near-eye application.

LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT, PROJECTION TYPE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND PLANAR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE
20220006057 · 2022-01-06 ·

A light emitting element 10 includes a first electrode 31, an organic layer 33 formed on the first electrode 31 and including a luminescent layer 33A composed of an organic luminescent material and a second electrode 32 formed on the organic layer 33, and further includes a light reflecting layer 50 provided below the first electrode 31. Light emitted in the luminescent layer 33A is resonated between the light reflecting layer 50 and an interface of the second electrode 32 and the organic layer 33, and a portion of the light is output from the second electrode 32.