Augmented Reality Telescope Optical-Electronic Image Mixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional telescopes with image sensors fail to meet high imaging requirements, as the visual effect is limited to a unitary electronic image processed by the image processor, lacking the integration of optical and electronic image displays.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality telescope design that combines optical and electronic image acquisition modules with an image mixing unit, using a partially transmissive lens to integrate optical and electronic images on the same imaging lens, allowing for a mixed display through an eyepiece or display screen, with a transmissive lens set for adjustment and optical processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If an image sensor is adopted to enhance telescope imaging, then the imaging effect is improved, but the visual effect becomes limited to unitary electronic images with reduced content richness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the optical image acquisition path and electronic image acquisition path into a unified imaging system. The optical image from the objective lens and the electronic image from the image sensor are superimposed and displayed together through the eyepiece, combining the advantages of both optical imaging (rich content) and electronic imaging (enhanced clarity and processing capabilities).
2Extent of automation
If only electronic image processing is used, then image processing capability is improved, but the visual effect and imaging quality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system combines electronic image processing capabilities with optical image quality by processing the electronic image from the image sensor and then superimposing it with the high-quality optical image. This allows automated image enhancement while preserving the superior visual quality of optical imaging.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a partially transmissive lens is introduced to mix optical and electronic images, then the display function is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a partially transmissive lens as an intermediary optical element that enables the superposition of optical and electronic images. This single optical component serves as a mediator that combines multiple image paths without requiring complex mechanical or electronic switching mechanisms, thereby enhancing display functionality while controlling structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a clear and comfortable mixed display of optical and electronic images, enhancing the visual experience by integrating both image types on the same imaging lens, providing specific object details and various display functions.
Implementation Method 1
the image mixing unit comprises a partially transmissive lens for reflecting the optical image to the imaging lens and transmitting the electronic image to the imaging lens
Implementation Method 2
the image mixing unit comprises a partially transmissive lens for reflecting the optical image to the imaging lens and transmitting the electronic image to the imaging lens
Implementation Method 3
a transmissive lens set is provided between the partially transmissive lens and the electronic display so that the transmissive lens set can transmit the electronic image displayed on the electronic display to the imaging lens
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AI summary
An augmented reality telescope comprises an optical image acquisition module, an electronic image acquisition module, an imaging module communicating optically to the optical image acquisition module and the electronic image acquisition module, and an image observation module open optically to the imaging module. The optical image acquisition module is arranged for the acquisition of object images by means of optical acquisition, and the electronic image acquisition module is arranged for the acquisition of object images in the form of electronic imaging. Since the imaging module is simultaneously open optically to the optical image acquisition module and the electronic image acquisition module, a mixed display of the optical image and the electronic image is realized.