VIRTUAL AND ENHANCED REALITY SYSTEMS AND IMPROVED DIFFRACTIVE GRID STRUCTURES

DE602016095615T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-10MAGIC LEAP INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
MAGIC LEAP INC
Filing Date
2016-01-26
Publication Date
2026-06-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional augmented reality systems struggle to provide a comfortable, natural-feeling presentation of virtual image elements by accurately simulating depth, leading to issues like unstable imaging, eye strain, and headaches due to accommodation conflicts.

Method used

An augmented reality display system utilizing a diffractive optical element with a waveguide substrate and a surface grating, featuring a non-uniform underlayer with varying refractive index and thickness, and a switchable diffraction structure to manage focal planes and accommodate human visual perception.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the perception of depth by increasing the field of view, diffraction efficiency, and reducing eye strain, providing a more comfortable and stable 3D imaging experience.

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