Anti-reflective multi-layer system

Abstract

Provided herein are anti-reflective multi-layer systems and methods of use thereof. In particular, various embodiments described herein include display systems and methods and their use.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] [CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS] This application is a nonprovisional application claiming priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 299,810, entitled "METHODS FOR REDUCED GLARE SURFACES REFLECTION AND SYSTEMS THEREOF," filed on January 14, 2022, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety and for all purposes.

[0002] SUMMARY This disclosure relates generally to methods and systems for creating and using reduced glare surface reflections. [Background technology]

[0003] Light from an external source incident on a given surface can reflect off the surface, thereby interfering with the underlying surface and its contents. Similarly, if the incident light originates from an internal source, such as a backlight unit, the internally reflected light can reduce the total amount of light passing through the surface and darken the visibility of the underlying image. Thus, anti-glare and anti-reflection technologies and systems are needed to minimize the external and internal reflections of light. Summary of the Invention

[0004] For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain objects and advantages of the invention are described herein. Not all such objects or advantages may be achieved in any particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, for example, one skilled in the art will recognize that the invention may be implemented or performed in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or advantages taught herein without necessarily achieving other objects or advantages that may be taught or suggested herein.

[0005] In one embodiment, an anti-reflective multi-layer system is disclosed, the system includes a cover system disposed at a proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system and including a first polarizing layer disposed proximal to a first optical retardation layer, a reflector system disposed at a distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system and including at least one reflecting surface, and an air gap disposed between the cover system and the reflector system.

[0006] In some embodiments, the retardation value of the first optical retardation layer is about 100 nm to about 140 nm. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer includes a quarter wave plate. In some embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retardation layer is flat or negative. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer includes a liquid crystal polymer layer.

[0007] In some embodiments, the cover system further comprises a transparent layer. In some embodiments, the transparent layer is disposed proximate to the first polarizing layer. In further embodiments, the transparent layer is selected from the group consisting of curved glass, flat glass, plastic film, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the transparent layer further comprises a coating layer selected from the group consisting of an anti-reflective coating, an anti-glare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the cover system further comprises an adhesive layer disposed between the transparent layer and the first polarizing layer.

[0008] In some embodiments, the at least one reflective surface is a surface of a layer selected from the group consisting of an anti-reflective coating, an anti-glare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, curved glass, flat glass, a plastic film, an adhesive layer, a second polarizing layer, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multi-layer system is configured to reduce the intensity of an external light beam reflected from the at least one reflective surface by at least about 50%.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the reflective system further includes a second polarizing layer disposed distal to the at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, the transmittance axis of the first polarizing layer is approximately equal to the transmittance axis of the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the reflective system further includes a second optical retardation layer disposed between the at least one reflective surface and the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the reflective system further includes a light generating layer disposed distal to the second polarizing layer. In further embodiments, the anti-reflective multi-layer system is configured to reduce the intensity of an internal light beam generated by the light generating layer and transmitted through a proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system by up to about 25%.

[0010] In some embodiments, the reflective system further comprises a display system disposed distal to the at least one reflective surface, hi some embodiments, the display system is selected from the group consisting of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a visual display panel, a plasma display panel (PDP), a light emitting diode (LED), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a cathode ray tube (CRT), a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL), a backlight unit, a projector, and combinations thereof.

[0011] In another aspect, a vehicle including a display system is disclosed.

[0012] In another aspect, a method for reducing reflected light is disclosed, the method comprising exposing an anti-reflective multilayer system to an external light beam, the external light beam passing through a cover system to form a circularly polarized beam, the circularly polarized beam passing through an air gap and being reflected off a reflective surface to form a reflected circularly polarized beam, the reflected circularly polarized beam passing through the air gap and the cover system to form an exit beam, the intensity of the exit beam being less than the intensity of the external light beam.

[0013] In another aspect, a method of increasing light transmission is disclosed, the method comprising generating an internal light beam from a light generating layer of an anti-reflective multilayer system of the present disclosure, the internal light beam passing through a second polarizing layer and a second optical retarder layer to form a circularly polarized beam, the circularly polarized beam passing through an air gap and a cover system to form an exit beam, the intensity of the exit beam being at least about 75% of the intensity of the internal light beam. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an anti-reflective multi-layer system configured to reduce the intensity of an external light beam, according to one embodiment.

[0015] [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of an external light beam passing through a cover lens and an air gap before being reflected by a reflective surface to form a reflected circularly polarized beam.

[0016] [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an anti-reflective multi-layer system configured to reduce the intensity of an external light beam according to one embodiment, including one optical retardation layer.

[0017] [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an anti-reflective multi-layer system configured to maintain the intensity of an internal light beam, according to one embodiment.

[0018] [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an anti-reflective multi-layer system configured to maintain the intensity of an internal light beam including two optical retardation layers according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The present disclosure relates to an anti-reflective multi-layer system that includes multiple systems (e.g., a cover system and a reflective system) stacked with an air gap between them. In such a configuration, each glass structure has its own reflectivity. The double reflection creates ghost images that can be distracting when viewing vehicle information displayed by the display system. In certain embodiments, the display system disclosed herein includes one or more optical retardation layers (e.g., quarter wave plates) configured to convert a linearly polarized light beam into a circularly polarized beam. In certain embodiments, the display system disclosed herein includes one or more polarizing layers.

[0020] As used herein, some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an antireflective multi-layer system that includes a cover system disposed at a proximal end of the antireflective multi-layer system, a reflective system disposed at a distal end of the antireflective multi-layer system, and an air gap disposed between the cover system and the reflective system.

[0021] Anti-reflection multi-layer system and method thereof Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an anti-reflective multi-layer system and a method for reducing reflected light. The anti-reflective multi-layer system includes a cover system, a reflective system, and an air gap. In some embodiments, the cover system is disposed at a proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system. In some embodiments, the reflective system is disposed at a distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system. In some embodiments, the air gap is disposed between the cover system and the reflective system. In some embodiments, the cover system includes a first polarizing layer disposed proximal to a first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the reflective system includes at least one reflective surface.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional view of an anti-reflective multi-layer system 100 and the method. The anti-reflective multi-layer system 100 includes a cover system 128, a reflective system 130, and an air gap 114. The cover system 12.8 is disposed at a proximal end 132 of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 100, the reflective system 130 is disposed at a distal end 134 of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 100, and the air gap 114 is disposed between the cover system 128 and the reflective system 130. As used herein, "proximal end" refers to the end closer to an observer or an outer surface of the system. In some embodiments, the proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system may be very noticeable or not in the direct line of sight of the observer. As used herein, "distal end" refers to the end farther from the observer or an inner surface of the system. In some embodiments, the distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system may not be visible or not in the direct line of sight of the observer. The cover system 128 includes a first polarizing layer 106 and a first optical retardation layer 110. The first polarizing layer 106 is disposed proximate to the first optical retarder layer 110. The reflecting system 130 includes at least one reflecting surface 118.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, an external tight source 102 launches a light beam 104 into the anti-reflective multilayer system 100. In some embodiments, the light beam 104 is unpolarized. In some embodiments, the light beam 104 is polarized or partially polarized. In some embodiments, the light beam 104 is linearly polarized. The light beam 104 passes through a first polarizing layer 106, which makes the light beam 104 a polarized light beam 108. The polarized tight beam 108 passes through a first optical retarder layer 110 to become a circularly polarized light beam 112. The circularly polarized tight beam 112 passes through an air gap 114 and remains as a circularly polarized light beam 116. The circularly polarized light beam 116 reflects off at least one reflective surface 118 to become a reflected circularly polarized light beam 120. The reflected circularly polarized light beam 120 passes through the air gap 114 and remains as a reflected circularly polarized light beam 122. The reflected circularly polarized light beam 122 passes through the first optical retarder layer 110 to become a reflected linearly polarized light beam 124 whose polarization axis is perpendicular to the first polarizing layer 106. Thus, the intensity of the linearly polarized light beam 124 is partially, substantially or reduced by the first polarizing layer 106 to form an output beam 126.

[0024] 2 shows the path and polarization of an external light beam traveling through an anti-reflective multi-layer system 200 and how it is polarized. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 200 including a cover system 228, a reflecting system 230, and an air gap 214. The cover system 228 is disposed at a proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 200, the reflecting system 230 is disposed at a distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 200, the air gap 214 is disposed between the cover system 228 and the reflecting system 230, and the cover system 228 includes a first polarizing layer 206 (POL-1) and a first optical retarder layer 210. The first polarizing layer 206 is disposed proximal to the first optical retarder layer 210. The reflecting system 230 includes at least one reflecting surface 218.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, an external light source passes through the first polarizing layer 206 to form a linearly horizontally polarized light beam 204. The linearly horizontally polarized light beam 204 as it initially enters the first optical retarder layer 210 is shown as a linearly horizontally polarized light beam 208. The linearly horizontally polarized light beam 208 passes through the first optical retarder layer 210 to become a circularly polarized light beam 212 and enters the air gap 214 as a circularly polarized light beam 216. The circularly polarized light beam 216 reflects from at least one reflective surface 218 to become a reflected circularly polarized light beam 220, the distance shown between the circularly polarized light beam 216 and the reflected circularly polarized light beam 220 being for clarity of illustration. The reflected circularly polarized light beam 220 passes through the air gap 214 to enter the first optical retarder layer 210 and initially becomes a reflected circularly polarized light beam 222. The reflected circularly polarized light beam 222 passes through the first optical retardation layer 210 to become a linearly vertically polarized light beam 224 whose polarization axis is perpendicular to the first polarizing layer 206. Therefore, the linearly vertically polarized light beam 224 is prevented from exiting the first polarizing layer 206.

[0026] In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multi-layer system is configured to reduce the intensity of an external light beam reflected from at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multi-layer system is configured to reduce the intensity of a reflected light beam exiting the anti-reflective multi-layer system. In some embodiments, the intensity of the light beam (e.g., the external light beam and / or the reflected light beam) is reduced by 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, 44%, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, 49%, 50%, 51%, 52%, 53%, 54%, 55%, 56%, 57%, 58%, 59%, 60%, 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 100%, 102%, 104%, 106%, 108%, 109%, 109%, 109%, 102%, 105%, 106%, 107%, 108%, 109%, 109%, 109%, 110%, 111%, 112%, 113%, 114%, 115%, 116%, 117%, 118%, 119%, 120%, 121%, 122%, 123%, 124%, 125%, 1 %, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 99%, or any value range therebetween, about, at least, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, 44%, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, 49%, 50%, 51%, 52%, 53%, 54%, 55%, 56%, 57%, 58%, 59%, 60%, 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 99%, or any value range therebetween, or at least about 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 41%, 42%, 43%, 44%, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, 49%, 50%, 51%, 52%, 53%, 54%, 55%, 56%, 57%, 58%, 59%, 60%, 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 99%, or any value range therebetween %, 45%, 46%, 47%, 48%, 49%, 50%, 51%, 52%, 53%, 54%, 55%, 56%, 57%, 58%, 59%, 60%, 61%, 62%, 63%, 64%, 65%, 66%, 67%, 68%, 69%, 70%, 80%, 90% or 99%, or any value range therebetween.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of one embodiment of a display system 300 and a method thereof. The display system 300 includes a cover system 328 and a reflector system 330 (e.g., an LCD module) separated by an air gap 314. In certain embodiments, the cover system 328 includes a first optical retarder layer 310 ("first quarter wave plate"). In certain embodiments, the first optical retarder layer 310 converts linearly polarized light to circularly polarized light. In certain embodiments, the retarder value of the first optical retarder layer 310 is about 100 nm to about 280 nm. In certain embodiments, the retarder value of the first optical retarder layer 310 is about 100 nm to about 140 nm. In certain embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retarder layer 310 is flat dispersion. In certain embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retarder layer 310 is negative dispersion. In certain embodiments, the first optical retarder layer 310 includes a liquid crystal polymer. In certain embodiments, the first optical retarder layer 310 comprises a single layer. In certain embodiments, the first optical retarder layer 310 comprises multiple layers.

[0028] In certain embodiments, the cover system 328 includes one or more polarizing layers 306. In certain embodiments, the polarizing layer 306 has the transmittance axis 308 ("first polarizing filter") shown.

[0029] In certain embodiments, the reflective system 330 of the display system 300 includes one or more polarizing layers 336, 338. In certain embodiments, the polarizing layers 336, 338 have the illustrated transmittance axes 340, 342 ("second and third polarizing filters"). In certain embodiments, the second polarizing layer 336 is positioned proximate to or in front of an optical device 344 (e.g., an LCD) and the third polarizing layer 338 is positioned proximate to or in front of an internal light source 346 (e.g., a backlight). In certain embodiments, the transmittance axis 308 of the first polarizing layer 306 is equal to the transmittance axis 340 of the second polarizing layer 336.

[0030] In certain embodiments, light from an external light source passes through the first polarizing layer 306 and then through the first optical retarder layer 310, which makes the light circularly polarized. In certain embodiments, the circularly polarized light reflects from one or more reflective surfaces of the reflecting system 330 (e.g., a liquid crystal display module).

[0031] For example, the circularly polarized light reflects from one or more of the following: the anti-reflective top coating (PVD AR) of the display device, the interface between the PVD AR and the cover glass, the interface between the cover glass and the optical adhesive (OCA-2), and the interface between the OCA-2 and the second polarizing layer 336. After reflection, the circular polarization reverses circulation because the transmittance axis 308 of the first polarizing layer 306 is the same as the transmittance axis 340 of the second polarizing layer 336. Then, the reflected circularly polarized light passes through the first optical retardation layer 310 and becomes linearly polarized or half-wave plate (HWP) light whose polarization axis is perpendicular to that of the first polarizing layer 306. Thus, the reflected light is blocked from the first polarizing layer 306 by the different polarization axis.

[0032] In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multilayer system and method described herein are related to maintaining the intensity of the internal light beam. In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multilayer system described herein is configured so that the intensity of the internal light beam is substantially similar after passing through the anti-reflective multilayer system. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of increasing the transmitted light. In some embodiments, the anti-reflective multilayer system further comprises a second optical retardation layer.

[0033] 4 is a schematic diagram of an anti-reflective multi-layer system 400 and a cross-sectional view of the method. The anti-reflective multi-layer system 400 includes a cover system 428, a reflection system 430, and an air gap 414. The cover system 428 is disposed at a proximal end 432 of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 400, the reflection system 430 is disposed at a distal end 434 of the anti-reflective multi-layer system 400, and the air gap 414 is disposed between the cover system 428 and the reflection system 430. The cover system 428 includes a first polarizing layer 406 and a first optical retardation layer 410. The first polarizing layer 406 is disposed proximal to the first optical retardation layer 410. The reflection system 430 includes at least one internal light source 446 and a second optical retardation layer 450. The second optical retardation layer 450 is disposed proximal to the internal light source 446. In some embodiments, the axis of the second optical retarder layer 450 and the axis of the first optical retarder layer 410 are crossed.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 4, an internal light source 446 emits a light beam 448 into the anti-reflection multilayer system 400. The light beam 448 passes through the second optical retardation layer 450, and the light beam 448 becomes a circularly polarized light beam 452. The circularly polarized light beam 452 passes through the air gap 414 and remains a circularly polarized light beam 454. The circularly polarized light beam 454 passes through the first optical retardation layer 410 and becomes a linear light beam 456 whose polarization axis is parallel to the first polarizing layer 406. Thus, the linear light beam 456 passes through the first polarizing layer 406 and becomes an output light 458.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of a display system 500 and its method. In some embodiments, the display system 500 is similar to the display system 300 of FIG. 3, except that the reflective system 530 (e.g., an LCD module) includes a second optical retarder layer 550. The display system 500 includes a cover system 528 and a reflective system 530 separated by an air gap 514. In certain embodiments, the second optical retarder layer 550 is disposed between a second polarizing layer 536 of the reflective system 530 and a first polarizing layer 508 of the cover system 528. The second polarizing layer 536 has a transmittance axis 540 as shown, and the second polarizing layer 536 is disposed proximate to an optical device 544 (e.g., an LCD). Additionally, the display system 500 includes a third polarizing layer 538 having a transmittance axis 542 as shown, and the third polarizing layer 538 is disposed proximate to an internal light source 546 (e.g., a backlight). In some embodiments, the axis of the second optical retarder layer 550 and the axis of the first optical retarder layer 510 are crossed.

[0036] In a particular embodiment, the light from the internal light source passes through the second polarizing layer 536 and then passes through the second optical retardation layer 550, making the internal light circularly polarized. The polarization axis of the second optical retardation layer 550 is perpendicular to the first optical retardation layer 510. Then, the circularly polarized internal light passes through the first optical retardation layer 510 to become linearly polarized. The polarization axis of the linearly polarized internal light is parallel to the first polarizing layer 506. In this way, the linearly polarized internal light passes through the first polarizing layer 506, improving the brightness of the panel.

[0037] In some embodiments, the antireflective multilayer systems described herein are configured to maintain the intensity of the internal light beam generated by the light generating layer and transmitted through the proximal end of the antireflective multilayer system by about, up to, or including, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%, 21%, 22%, 23%, 24%, 25%, 26%, 27%, 28%, 29%, 30%, 40%, or 50%, or any value range therebetween. 4%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%, 21%, 22%, 23%, 24%, 25%, 26%, 27%, 28%, 29%, 30%, 40%, or 50%, or any range of values ​​therebetween, or by up to about 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 11%, 12%, 13%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 20%, 21%, 22%, 23%, 24%, 25%, 26%, 27%, 28%, 29%, 30%, 40%, or 50%, or any range of values ​​therebetween.

[0038] Other embodiments of the methods described herein further include circularly polarizing the light emitted by the internal light source, where the internal light passes through a second polarizing filter and a second quarter wave plate to generate circularly polarized internal light, and linearly polarizing the circularly polarized internal light, where the circularly polarized internal light passes through a first quarter wave plate to generate linearly polarized internal light having a linear polarization parallel to the first polarizing filter.

[0039] Cover system The anti-reflection multilayer system includes a cover system. In some embodiments, the cover system includes a first polarizing layer and a first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the first polarizing layer is disposed proximal to the first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the cover system further includes a transparent layer. In further embodiments, the cover system further includes an adhesive layer. In some embodiments, the adhesive layer is disposed between the transparent layer and the first polarizing layer.

[0040] First polarizing layer In some embodiments, the cover system includes a first polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the first polarizing layer is disposed proximal to the first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the first polarizing layer is disposed adjacent to the first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the first polarizing layer is disposed between the transparent layer and the first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the first polarizing layer is disposed distal to the transparent layer and adjacent to the first optical retardation layer.

[0041] First optical retardation layer In some embodiments, the cover system includes a first optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer is disposed distal to the first polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer is disposed adjacent to the first polarizing layer.

[0042] In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer has a thickness of about, at least, or at least about 60 nm, 70 nm, 80 nm, 90 nm, 100 nm, 101 nm, 102 nm, 103 nm, 104 nm, 105 nm, 106 nm, 107 nm, 108 nm, 109 nm, 110 nm, 111 nm, 112 nm, 113 nm, 114 nm, 115 nm, 116 nm, 117 nm, 118 nm, 119 nm, 120 nm, 121 nm, 122 nm, 123 nm, 124 nm, 125 nm, 126 nm, 127 nm, The retardation value of the first optical retardation layer is in the range of 128nm, 129nm, 130nm, 131nm, 132nm, 133nm, 134nm, 135nm, 136nm, 137nm, 138nm, 139nm, 140nm, 141nm, 142nm, 143nm, 144nm, 145nm, 146nm, 147nm, 148nm, 149nm, 150nm, 151nm, 152nm, 153nm, 154nm, 155nm, 160nm, 170nm, 180nm, 190nm, or 200nm, or any value therebetween.For example, in some embodiments, the retardation value of the first optical retardation layer is in any one of the following ranges or is in the range of about: 80-160 nm, 90-150 nm, 100-140 nm, 110-130 nm, or 115-125 nm. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer includes a quarter wave plate. In other embodiments, the first optical retardation layer is a quarter wave plate. In some embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retardation layer is flat or negative type. In some embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retardation layer is flat. In some embodiments, the distribution of the first optical retardation layer is negative type. In some embodiments, the first optical retardation layer includes a liquid crystal polymer layer.

[0043] ·Transparent layer In some embodiments, the cover system further comprises a transparent layer. In some embodiments, the transparent layer is disposed proximal to the first polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the transparent layer is disposed proximal to the first optical retarder layer. In further embodiments, the transparent layer is selected from the group consisting of curved glass, flat glass, plastic film, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises curved glass. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises flat glass. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises a plastic film. In some embodiments, the first optical retarder layer is disposed distal to the transparent layer. In some embodiments, for example, the first optical retarder layer is disposed distal to the curved glass and distal to the first polarizing layer.

[0044] In further embodiments, the transparent layer further comprises a coating layer selected from the group consisting of an anti-reflective coating, an anti-glare coating, a hard coating, a scratch resistant coating, an impact resistant coating, an abrasion resistant coating, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises an anti-reflective coating. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises an anti-glare coating. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises a hard coating. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises a scratch resistant coating. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises an impact resistant coating. In some embodiments, the transparent layer comprises an abrasion resistant coating.

[0045] Reflective system The anti-reflective multi-layer system comprises a reflective system. In some embodiments, the reflective system is disposed at a distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system. In some embodiments, the reflective system comprises at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, the reflective system further comprises at least one of a second polarizing layer, a second optical retarder layer, a light generating layer, and a display system.

[0046] ·Reflective surface The reflective system comprises at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, the reflective system includes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, or 20 reflective surfaces, or any range of values ​​therebetween. In some embodiments, the reflective surface is disposed at a proximal end of the reflective system. In some embodiments, the reflective surface is disposed proximal to an additional layer (e.g., a second polarizing layer) of the reflective system.

[0047] In some embodiments, the at least one reflective surface is a surface of a layer selected from the group consisting of an anti-reflective coating, an anti-glare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, curved glass, flat glass, a plastic film, an adhesive layer, a second polarizing layer, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the at least one reflective surface is a surface of a layer selected from the group consisting of an anti-reflective coating, an anti-glare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, curved glass, flat glass, a plastic film, an adhesive layer, and combinations thereof.

[0048] Second polarizing layer In some embodiments, the reflective system further includes a second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the second polarizing layer is disposed distal to the at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, for example, the second polarizing layer is disposed distal to the flat glass. In some embodiments, the transmittance axis of the first polarizing layer is approximately equal to the transmittance axis of the second polarizing layer.

[0049] In some embodiments, the reflective system includes a plurality of polarizing layers. In some embodiments, for example, the reflective system includes a second polarizing layer, a third polarizing layer, and a fourth polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the third polarizing layer is disposed distal to the second polarizing layer.

[0050] Second optical retardation layer In some embodiments, the reflective system further includes a second optical retarder layer. In some embodiments, the second optical retarder layer is disposed between at least one reflective surface and the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, for example, the second optical retarder layer is disposed between the flat glass and the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the second optical retarder layer is adjacent to the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the second optical retarder layer is disposed between at least one reflective surface and adjacent to the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the second polarizing layer is disposed distal to the second optical retarder layer. In some embodiments, the third polarizing layer is disposed distal to the second optical retarder layer.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second optical retardation layer has a thickness of about, at least, or at least about 60 nm, 70 nm, 80 nm, 90 nm, 100 nm, 101 nm, 102 nm, 103 nm, 104 nm, 105 nm, 106 nm, 107 nm, 108 nm, 109 nm, 110 nm, 111 nm, 112 nm, 113 nm, 114 nm, 115 nm, 116 nm, 117 nm, 118 nm, 119 nm, 120 nm, 121 nm, 122 nm, 123 nm, 124 nm, 125 nm, 126 nm, 127 nm, 128 nm, 129 nm, 130 nm, 131 nm, 132 nm, 133 nm, 134 nm, 135 nm, 136 nm, 137 nm, 138 nm, 139 nm, 140 nm, 141 nm, 142 nm, 143 nm, 144 nm, 145 nm, 146 nm, 147 nm, 148 nm, 149 nm, 150 nm, 151 nm, 152 nm, 153 nm, 154 nm, 155 nm, 160 nm, 170 nm, 180 nm, 190 nm, or 200 nm, or any value therebetween. For example, in some embodiments, the retardation value of the second optical retardation layer is in or approximately within any of the following ranges: 80 to 160 nm, 90 to 150 nm, 100 to 140 nm, 110 to 130 nm, or 115 to 125 nm.

[0052] In some embodiments, the second optical retarder layer comprises a quarter wave plate. In other embodiments, the second optical retarder layer is a quarter wave plate. In some embodiments, the distribution of the second optical retarder layer is flat or negative. In some embodiments, the distribution of the second optical retarder layer is flat. In some embodiments, the distribution of the second optical retarder layer is negative. In some embodiments, the second optical retarder layer comprises a liquid crystal polymer layer.

[0053] Light generation, layering and display systems In some embodiments, the reflective system further includes a light generating layer. In some embodiments, the light generating layer is disposed distal to the second optical retarder layer. In some embodiments, the light generating layer is disposed distal to the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the light generating layer is disposed distal to the third polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the light generating layer is disposed adjacent to the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the light generating layer is disposed adjacent to the third polarizing layer.

[0054] In some embodiments, the reflective system further comprises a display system. In some embodiments, the display system includes a light generating layer. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed distal to the at least one reflective surface. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed distal to the second polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the third polarizing layer is disposed distal to the display system. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed distal to the second optical retardation layer. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed between the second polarizing layer and the third polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed between the second optical retardation layer and the third polarizing layer. In some embodiments, the display system is disposed between the at least one reflective surface and the third polarizing layer. In some embodiments, for example, the display system is disposed between a flat glass and the third polarizing layer.

[0055] In some embodiments, the display system is selected from the group consisting of a liquid crystal display (LCD), an image display panel, a plasma display panel (PDP), a light emitting diode (LED), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a cathode ray tube (CRT), a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL), a backlight unit, a projector, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the display system comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD). In some embodiments, the display system comprises an image display panel. In some embodiments, the display system comprises a plasma display panel (PDP). In some embodiments, the display system comprises a light emitting diode (LED). In some embodiments, the display system comprises an organic light emitting diode (OLED). In some embodiments, the display system comprises a cathode ray tube (CRT). In some embodiments, the display system comprises a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL). In some embodiments, the display system comprises an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL). In some embodiments, the display system comprises a backlight unit. In some embodiments, the display system comprises a projector.

[0056] Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle comprising any one of the display systems disclosed herein.

[0057] The foregoing disclosure is not intended to limit the disclosure to the exact form or particular field of use disclosed. Thus, various alternative embodiments and / or modifications to the disclosure, whether expressly described or implied herein, are possible in light of the present disclosure. Having thus described an embodiment of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the claims.

[0058] In the above specification, the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments. However, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, the various embodiments disclosed herein can be modified or implemented in various other ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, this description should be considered as illustrative, and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art how to make and use the various embodiments of the disclosed display system. It should be understood that the forms of the present disclosure shown and described herein should be construed as representative embodiments. Equivalent elements, materials, processes or steps may be substituted for those typically shown and described herein. Furthermore, certain features of the present disclosure can be utilized independently of the use of other features, as will become apparent to those skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the present disclosure. The terms "including," "comprising," "incorporating," "consisting of," "having," "being," and the like, used to describe and claim the present disclosure, are intended to be construed in a non-exclusive manner, i.e., to allow for the presence of items, components or elements not expressly described. References to the singular should also be construed to relate to the plural.

[0059] Furthermore, the various embodiments disclosed herein should be construed in an exemplary and explanatory sense, and in no way should they be construed as limiting the disclosure. All joint references (e.g., attached, secured, coupled, connected, etc.) are used only to aid the reader in understanding the disclosure, and do not create any limitations with respect to the placement, orientation, or use of the systems and / or methods disclosed herein in particular. Thus, any reference to a joint should be interpreted broadly. Moreover, such a reference to a joint does not necessarily mean that two elements are directly connected to each other. Moreover, without limitation, all numerical terms, such as "first", "second", "third", "primary", "secondary", "main", or other conventional and / or numerical terms, should also be interpreted only as identifiers to aid the reader in understanding the various elements, embodiments, variations and / or modifications of the disclosure, and in particular cannot place any limitations with respect to the order or priority of any element, embodiment, variation and / or modification relative to or over other elements, embodiments, variations and / or modifications.

[0060] It will also be understood that one or more of the elements shown in the drawings / figures may also be implemented in a more separate or integrated manner, or may be removed or rendered inoperative in certain cases, as may be useful depending on the particular application.

Claims

1. 1. An anti-reflective multi-layer system comprising: a cover system disposed at a proximal end of the anti-reflection multilayer system and including a first polarizing layer disposed proximal to a first optical retardation layer; a reflective system disposed at a distal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system, the reflective system including at least one reflective surface; an air gap disposed between the cover system and the reflective system; 1. An anti-reflective multi-layer system comprising:

2. 10. The anti-reflective multilayer system according to claim 1, wherein the retardation value of the first optical retardation layer is from about 100 nm to about 140 nm.

3. The anti-reflective multilayer system of claim 1 , wherein the first optical retardation layer comprises a quarter wave plate.

4. 10. The anti-reflective multilayer system according to claim 1, wherein the distribution of the first optical retardation layer is flat or negative.

5. The anti-reflective multilayer system of claim 1 , wherein the first optical retardation layer comprises a liquid crystal polymer layer.

6. The antireflective multilayer system of claim 1 , wherein the cover system further comprises a transparent layer.

7. The anti-reflective multi-layer system of claim 6 , wherein the transparent layer is disposed proximate to the first polarizing layer.

8. 7. The antireflective multilayer system of claim 6, wherein the transparent layer is selected from the group consisting of curved glass, flat glass, plastic film, and combinations thereof.

9. 10. The antireflective multilayer system of claim 6, wherein the transparent layer further comprises a coating layer selected from the group consisting of an antireflective coating, an antiglare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, and combinations thereof.

10. The anti-reflective multi-layer system of claim 6 , wherein the cover system further comprises an adhesive layer disposed between the transparent layer and the first polarizing layer.

11. 8. The antireflective multilayer system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one reflective surface is a surface of a layer selected from the group consisting of an antireflective coating, an antiglare coating, a hard coating, a scratch-resistant coating, an impact-resistant coating, an abrasion-resistant coating, curved glass, flat glass, a plastic film, an adhesive layer, a second polarizing layer, and combinations thereof.

12. 8. The anti-reflective multilayer system according to claim 1, wherein the anti-reflective multilayer system is configured to reduce the intensity of an external light beam reflected from the at least one reflective surface by at least about 50%.

13. The anti-reflective multilayer system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the reflective system further comprises a second polarizing layer arranged distal to the at least one reflective surface.

14. 14. The anti-reflective multi-layer system of claim 13, wherein the transmittance axis of the first polarizing layer is approximately equal to the transmittance axis of the second polarizing layer.

15. 14. The anti-reflective multilayer system of claim 13, wherein the reflective system further comprises a second optical retardation layer disposed between the at least one reflective surface and the second polarizing layer.

16. 14. The anti-reflective multi-layer system of claim 13, wherein the reflective system further comprises a light generating layer disposed distal to the second polarizing layer.

17. 17. The anti-reflective multi-layer system of claim 16, wherein the anti-reflective multi-layer system is configured to reduce the intensity of an internal light beam generated by the light producing layer and transmitted through the proximal end of the anti-reflective multi-layer system by up to about 25%.

18. The anti-reflective multilayer system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the reflective system further comprises a display system arranged distal to the at least one reflective surface.

19. 20. The anti-reflective multilayer system of claim 18, wherein the display system is selected from the group consisting of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a picture display panel, a plasma display panel (PDP), a light emitting diode (LED), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a cathode ray tube (CRT), a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL), an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL), a backlight unit, a projector, and combinations thereof.

20. A vehicle including the display system of claim 18.

21. 10. A method for reducing reflected light, comprising exposing the anti-reflective multilayer system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 to an external light beam, the external light beam passes through the cover system to form a circularly polarized beam; the circularly polarized beam passes through the air gap and is reflected by the reflective surface to form a reflected circularly polarized beam; the reflected circularly polarized beam passes through the air gap and cover system to form an output beam; A method for reducing reflected light, wherein the intensity of the exit beam is less than the intensity of the external light beam.

22. 17. A method for increasing light transmission, comprising generating an internal light beam from a light generating layer of the antireflective multilayer system of claim 16, the internal light beam passes through the second polarizing layer and the second optical retardation layer to form a circularly polarized beam; the circularly polarized beam passes through the air gap and the cover system to form an output beam; A method of increasing transmitted light, wherein the intensity of the exit beam is at least about 15% of the intensity of the internal light beam.

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