Method for creating a 3D model of an optical freedom surface
A deterministic method for creating 3D models of optical freeform surfaces addresses the complexity of existing methods by deriving geometry from physical ray-mapping, enabling quick, resource-efficient production of reproducible and robust optical designs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LUMINOUS ALGORITHMS GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
The mathematical characterization and creation of a 3D model for optical freeform surfaces is complex and resource-intensive due to numerous degrees of freedom, often requiring iterative optimization methods that are time-consuming and dependent on initial parameters, leading to suboptimal results.
A deterministic method that directly computes a geometrically well-defined optical freeform surface by deriving the geometry from physical ray-mapping or light-field propagation, eliminating the need for iterative processes and ensuring physical correctness and manufacturability.
This approach allows for rapid, efficient creation of a 3D model with reduced computational resources, ensuring reproducible and robust optical performance without the need for user interaction or extensive iteration, thus reducing production times and enhancing manufacturability.
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