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Image generator for use in image manifestation apparatus

US5630001A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4249
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A planar substrate including a bundle of optical fibers extending from the first major surface to the second major surface and defining a mounting area on the first surface with a two-dimensional array of light emitting devices affixed thereto as an image generator. Real images are transmitted through the bundle to the appear as a real image at the second surface. A single fold optical magnifier including a plurality of optical elements having an aspheric field flattening light inlet positioned adjacent the second surface to receive the real image from the second surface of the substrate.

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