Suspended Imaging Optics With Folded Optical Paths for Greater Display Depth

The patent introduces a reflective element that redirects light paths in a new spatial dimension. By placing the reflective element at an angle (e.g., 45 degrees) relative to the display screen, the light path is folded back through the aerial imaging element, creating a virtual image that appears at a greater distance without physically extending the system volume. This dimensional folding of the optical path resolves the contradiction between achieving large display depth and maintaining compact system volume.

The reflective element serves as an intermediary component that mediates between the display screen and the aerial imaging element. It redirects light from the display screen back through the aerial imaging element, enabling the formation of a virtual image at an extended apparent distance. This intermediary allows the system to achieve large image suspension display depth without increasing the physical distance between components, thus maintaining compact system volume.

By folding the optical path through the reflective element, the system creates a virtual image that appears to be suspended at a greater depth without physically expanding the system. This maintains a compact form factor that preserves user immersion, while the virtual image depth is enhanced through the optical path folding mechanism.

The reflective element creates a virtual copy of the display screen image that appears to be suspended in space. This virtual copy maintains the visual quality and immersion of the original display while appearing at an extended depth, allowing users to experience both immersion and depth without the physical expansion that would compromise immersion.

The patent achieves enhanced image suspension display depth by folding the optical path in a new spatial dimension using the reflective element. This allows the system to achieve superior display depth performance without increasing physical size, making the product more competitive while maintaining adaptability to various application scenarios.

The system changes the optical path parameters by introducing the reflective element at specific angles, which transforms the light propagation characteristics. This parameter change enables the achievement of larger image suspension display depth within the same physical volume, enhancing product competitiveness without compromising adaptability.