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Light field projectors and methods for redistributing light dynamically to achieve a light field

US12160690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2018
Grant dateDec 3, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G3/002
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Undesirably high energy-consumption in illuminating devices can be caused at least in part by wasted (attenuated) light. Optically efficient illumination systems that may be used to project light, including images, use light redirection. Phase modulating devices may be applied to create desired light fields. Some embodiments provide dual or multiple modulation display or projection systems in which some or all of the modulators not only attenuate amplitude, but also amplify amplitude, or change the phase, frequency and polarization of the light provided by the light source.

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