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HYBRID POLYMER WAVEGUIDE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
20220413185 · 2022-12-29 ·

In some embodiments, a head-mounted augmented reality display system comprises one or more hybrid waveguides configured to display images by directing modulated light containing image information into the eyes of a viewer. Each hybrid waveguide is formed of two or more layers of different materials. The thicker of the layers is a highly optically transparent “core” layer, and the thinner layer comprises a pattern of protrusions and indentations to form, e.g., a diffractive optical element. The pattern may be formed by imprinting. The hybrid waveguide may include additional layers, e.g., forming a plurality of alternating core layers and thinner patterned layers. Multiple waveguides may be stacked to form an integrated eyepiece, with each waveguide configured to receive and output light of a different component color.

Hybrid polymer waveguide and methods for making the same

In some embodiments, a head-mounted augmented reality display system comprises one or more hybrid waveguides configured to display images by directing modulated light containing image information into the eyes of a viewer. Each hybrid waveguide is formed of two or more layers of different materials. The thicker of the layers is a highly optically transparent “core” layer, and the thinner layer comprises a pattern of protrusions and indentations to form, e.g., a diffractive optical element. The pattern may be formed by imprinting. The hybrid waveguide may include additional layers, e.g., forming a plurality of alternating core layers and thinner patterned layers. Multiple waveguides may be stacked to form an integrated eyepiece, with each waveguide configured to receive and output light of a different component color.

Method and system for waveguide projector with wide field of view

A waveguide display disposed in glasses includes a first pupil expander assembly operable to project a first image defined by a first field of view, and a second pupil expander assembly disposed adjacent the first pupil expander assembly and operable to project a second image defined by a second field of view different from the first field of view. The first pupil expander assembly is operable to emit light at a first non-zero angle with respect to a first emission plane associated with the first pupil expander assembly. The second pupil expander assembly is operable to emit light at a second non-zero angle with respect to a second emission plane associated with the second pupil expander assembly. The first non-zero angle is opposite to the second non-zero angle.

Electronic device and light indicator module thereof
11442220 · 2022-09-13 · ·

A light indicator module is provided. The light indicator module includes a circuit board, a plurality of light sources, a light guide unit, and a shielding material. The light sources are disposed on the circuit board, and each light source provides a light beam. The light guide unit includes a plurality of guiding blocks. Each guiding block includes a light emitting surface, a light entering side surface, and at least one abuttal side surface. One of the light sources corresponds to the light entering side surface. The light beam enters the guiding block through the light entering side surface and is emitted through the light emitting surface. The abuttal side surface faces toward an adjacent guiding block. The shielding material covers the abuttal side surface.

REFLECTIVE DISPLAY COMPRISING A LIGHTGUIDE AND LIGHT TURNING FILM CREATING MULTIPLE ILLUMINATION PEAKS
20210333629 · 2021-10-28 ·

In one embodiment, a display comprises a light source positioned to emit light into a 0.5 millimeter thick lightguide with light extraction features, a cladding layer optically coupled to a core layer of the lightguide on a first side, a light turning film optically coupled to the cladding layer on an opposite side, the light turning film comprising a light turning features that redirect frustrated totally internally reflected light from the core layer into a first portion of light with a first peak luminous intensity at a first angle and a second portion of light with a second peak luminous intensity at a second angle different from the first angle and on an opposite side of the thickness direction, and the light diffusely reflecting from a reflective spatial light modulator has a peak luminous intensity within degrees from a direction normal to a surface of the display.

Light module and lighting device having same

A lighting module disclosed in an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a light-emitting element arranged on the substrate; and a resin member arranged on the substrate and the light-emitting element. The resin member comprises a plurality of side surfaces and an exit surface on the upper portion thereof. The plurality of side surfaces of the resin member comprise a first side surface adjacent to the light emitting device, a second side surface facing the first side surface, and third and fourth side surfaces arranged between the first and second side surfaces so as to face each other. The exit surface of the resin member comprises a light extraction structure having a large length in a first direction and having a concavo-convex pattern in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The light emitting device comprises an exit area corresponding to a part of the second side surface in the first direction. The thickness of the second side surface, in connection with the resin member, may be smaller than the thickness of the first side surface.

Backlight module and illuminated touch device thereof

An illuminated touch device includes a circuit board, a backlight module, and a cover plate. The backlight module includes a light guide plate, a light source assembly, and a light-shielding bar. The light guide plate includes a first plate body and a second plate body fitted with each other. The first plate body has a plurality of first microstructures, and the second plate body has a plurality of second microstructures. The light-shielding bar is at an outer periphery of the light guide plate and extends at an intersection between the first plate body and the second plate body, for blocking penetration of light between the first plate body and the second plate body. The cover plate includes first transparent regions and second transparent regions respectively corresponding to the first microstructures and the second microstructures.

Lamp panel assembly and display device

The present disclosure provides a lamp panel assembly and a display device comprising the same. The lamp panel assembly includes a plurality of mutually spliced lamp panels. A connecting portion is formed between any two adjacent lamp panels and comprises a convex portion and a concave portion respectively disposed on the two adjacent lamp panels and fitted to each other.

HYBRID POLYMER WAVEGUIDE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
20210157032 · 2021-05-27 ·

In some embodiments, a head-mounted augmented reality display system comprises one or more hybrid waveguides configured to display images by directing modulated light containing image information into the eyes of a viewer. Each hybrid waveguide is formed of two or more layers of different materials. The thicker of the layers is a highly optically transparent “core” layer, and the thinner layer comprises a pattern of protrusions and indentations to form, e.g., a diffractive optical element. The pattern may be formed by imprinting. The hybrid waveguide may include additional layers, e.g., forming a plurality of alternating core layers and thinner patterned layers. Multiple waveguides may be stacked to form an integrated eyepiece, with each waveguide configured to receive and output light of a different component color.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING COUPLED LIGHTING PANELS
20210165154 · 2021-06-03 ·

A series of interconnected (directly or indirectly), coupled lighting panels is provided, the coupled lighting panels linked to one another such that various shapes and designs can be created using various arrangements of the coupled lighting panels, the lighting panels of some embodiments adapted to avoid dark spots proximate to lighting circuitry disposed therein. The lighting panels can be luminaires, and may be provided in various geometric shapes, having various dimensionalities (e.g., a flat 2 dimensional shape, or a 3 dimensional shape). Various control systems, connectors, housings, frames, and lighting systems are also described.