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Apparatus or method for projecting light internally towards and away from an eye of a user

US11125998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2014
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0178
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus including an internal optical projection element configured to project light internally towards an eye of a user of the apparatus; an external optical projection element configured to project light externally away from an eye of the user of the apparatus; and one or more optical engines configured to provide light to the internal optical projection element and the external optical projection element. The apparatus preferably further includes a light guide with diffractive in and out-coupling elements and is configured as a head mounted display.

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