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Freeform nanostructured surface for virtual and augmented reality near eye display

US10371951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateAug 6, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/344
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A near eye display includes at least one of a combiner, a secondary mirror, and a waveguide having a freeform nanostructured surface. The freeform nanostructured surface encompasses a freeform surface, a nanostructured surface or a combination of both the freeform surface and the nanostructured surface. The freeform nanostructured surface can be incorporated into a combiner or a secondary mirror in the near eye display in a compact folded geometry, wherein an anamorphic or freeform optic can be optically intermediate an image source and the freeform nanostructured surface. The nanostructured surface can include a meta-grating operable across the visible spectrum. The meta-grating includes meta-atoms configured to provide a given efficiency at the desired wavelengths in reflection.

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