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Optical system using total internal reflection images

US7242527B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2006
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0123
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical system for a head mounted display includes a light pipe having two parallel surfaces along which modes can travel by total internal reflection. An illumination element allows selection of modes so that the desired modes can be transmitted along the light pipe, either axially or by total internal reflection.

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