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Image display apparatus

US6816132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

An image display apparatus is provided for providing a virtual image to an observer. The image display apparatus includes an image display unit, an eyepiece optical system, and a container. The image display unit is for providing modulated light corresponding to the virtual image. The eyepiece optical system is for directing the modulated light from the image display unit to one or both of the observer's eyes. The container is for supporting the image display unit on an edge portion of the eyepiece optical assembly.

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