Curved virtual image for heads up display
US11360302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/23
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source emitting a light field. A first freeform mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the light field. A generally concave second freeform mirror is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the light field. The second reflection is reflected off of a windshield of the vehicle so as to be visible to a driver of the vehicle as a virtual image. The generally concave second freeform mirror includes a reflective surface having a shape such that the virtual image appears to be curved to the driver of the vehicle.
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