Optical element having programmed optical structures
US6845212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S385/901
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical element, such as a lightguide or an optical film, is formed with a predetermined, programmed pattern of optical structures. The optical structures may be arranged to selectively correct for non-uniformities in the output a lightguide, or may be arranged to otherwise enhance the performance of a display.
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