Non-Circular-Arc Lens Curved-Surface Design for Display Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

The fixed and single shape of lens curved-surfaces in optics limits the improvement of display effects, as they do not adapt to the characteristics of the lens in the context of display.

Innovation Solution

A non-circular-arc lens curved-surface is designed, where the shape of the curve is determined based on the variance between the lens refractive index and the medium refractive index, allowing for hyperbola, ellipse, or parabola shapes, which can be tailored to enhance display performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed circular-arc-shaped lens curved-surface is used, then the lens structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the display effect cannot be improved due to lack of adaptability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to lens characteristicsVSAvoidlens curved-surface shape complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by transitioning from a fixed circular-arc shape to variable curve shapes (hyperbola, ellipse, parabola) based on the refractive index characteristics of the lens. The curve shape parameters (a, b) are determined by the variance between lens refractive index and medium refractive index, allowing the lens to adapt to different optical properties while maintaining manufacturability through systematic parameter determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The lens curved-surface shape is made dynamic rather than static. Instead of a fixed circular-arc design, the curve shape changes according to the refractive index characteristics of the lens material and its interaction with the surrounding medium. This dynamic adaptation allows optimization of light manipulation for different display applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a non-circular-arc lens curved-surface is designed, then display effect is improved through better light manipulation, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay effect qualityVSAvoidlens manufacturing ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent provides systematic parameter determination methods for non-circular-arc curves (hyperbola, ellipse, parabola) based on refractive index variance. By establishing clear mathematical relationships between optical parameters and curve geometry, the design guides manufacturing processes, reducing the complexity of producing non-standard lens shapes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical trial-and-error lens design with optical parameter-based design. Instead of adjusting lens shapes through mechanical processes, the optimal shapes are determined through optical calculations involving refractive indices, allowing direct translation to manufacturing specifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

This flexible design of the lens curved-surface improves display effects by adapting to the characteristics of the lens, enabling better light manipulation and image quality.

Implementation Method 1

a curve of the lens curved-surface formed on a cross section of the lens by has a shape determined based on a lens refractive index of the lens

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentUS20230204825A1Lens, grating, display panel and display
Publication Date: 2023.06.29 BEIJING IVISUAL 3D TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of optics, and discloses a lens, having a non-circular-arc lens curved-surface, wherein a curve of the lens curved-surface formed on a cross section of the lens has a shape determined based on a lens refractive index of the lens. By adopting the lens disclosed by the present disclosure, the shape of the lens curved-surface can be flexibly determined according to characteristics of the lens in an aspect of display, so that the shape of the lens curved-surface is no longer fixed and single, and is related to the characteristics of the lens in the aspect of display, thereby contributing to improvement of a display effect. The present disclosure further discloses a grating, a display panel and a display.