See-Through Display Optics for Stray Light Suppression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing see-through computer display systems face challenges in optimizing user experience due to complex operations in presenting content, particularly in managing stray light, which affects image quality and user comfort.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of improved stray light management systems, including optical configurations and light suppression technologies, such as laminated multiple polarizer films and dark light traps, to minimize stray light and enhance image clarity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If see-through display systems present content in the display, then user engagement and information delivery are improved, but stray light interference increases and image quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful effect of light by using polarizer films that selectively transmit polarized light from displays while blocking stray unpolarized light. The harmful stray light is transformed into a filtering mechanism that improves image quality by blocking unwanted light paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs laminated multiple polarizer films as a composite optical system. These composite polarizer structures combine multiple layers with different orientations to achieve selective light transmission, blocking stray light while maintaining display content visibility.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If optical systems use multiple polarizer films and light traps to reduce stray light, then image contrast and clarity are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated optical components. The polarizer films serve both as light transmission media and as stray light blocking elements. Light traps are integrated into the optical path to simultaneously manage stray light and maintain system compactness.
Solution Approach 2:
The polarizer films perform multiple functions: transmitting polarized light from the display, blocking stray unpolarized light, and maintaining image quality. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function.
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
Enhances image contrast and reduces glare, providing a more immersive and comfortable user experience by minimizing stray light interference.
Implementation Method 1
laminated multiple polarizer films and dark light traps
Implementation Method 2
block stray light
Implementation Method 3
dark light traps to minimize stray light
Implementation Method 4
stray light management systems
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for the see-through computer display systems with adjustable-zoom cameras positioned such that their respective capture fields-of-view at least partially overlap at a target distance.