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Waveguide illumination of a spatial light modulator

US11709363B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2021
Grant dateJul 25, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2041

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

Abstract

A system comprising a waveguide including an in-coupler and an out-coupler, and a digital micromirror device (DMD) to receive the light from the waveguide via the out-coupler, and to direct modulated light through the waveguide, the modulated light passing through the waveguide before being directed toward a user's eye.

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