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Illuminating spatial light modulators using an anamorphic prism assembly

US8529071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2009
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0833
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to particular embodiments, an illumination system includes a light source that generates light for use in illuminating a spatial light modulator and an assembly of two optical elements spatially separated by a gap that receives the light from the light source, changes the shape of the light, and transmits the light onto the spatial light modulator.

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