公开(公告)号：US20180210223A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15879043

申请日：2018-01-24

Applicant: GARY D. SHARP ,  ANTHONY D. McGETTIGAN

Inventor： GARY D. SHARP ,  ANTHONY D. McGETTIGAN

IPC: G02B27/28 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G02B27/288 ,  G02B7/006 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: Single-stage polarization interference filters (PIFs) which produce sinusoidal transmission spectra useful for (Red, Green, Blue) color enhancement (CE). The depth of the CE effect can be modulated by rotating a polarizer. Further, a color suppression (CS) (Cyan/Yellow) state is obtained by rotating a polarizer to the orthogonal state, and a spectrally flat neutral state is obtained at an intermediate polarizer orientation. Described are CE filters that are very stable in transmitted lumens and white-point during tuning, which can, for example, substantially eliminate the need for image post-processing. Tunable CE filters can be used for sensors, image capture, display, tunable light sources, augmented reality, virtual reality, and sunglass eyewear applications. Further described are camera filters with a unique two-step tuning mechanism, which allows photographers to make independent adjustments to functional filter characteristics using a single hand in a sequential manner.

公开(公告)号：US09823561B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US13549304

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  David A. Coleman ,  Darlene K. Kondo

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  David A. Coleman ,  Darlene K. Kondo

IPC: B32B37/12 ,  G03B21/56

CPC classification number: G03B21/56 ,  Y10T156/1089 ,  Y10T428/24752

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a manufacturing method for seaming materials. The process may be suitable for manufacturing high performance projection screens using a number of methods including, but not limited to, conventional (convert-before-coating) methods, or convert-after-coating methods. An objective of the present disclosure is to identify a process which may substantially minimize distortion of the local surface normal in the vicinity of the join.

公开(公告)号：US09223142B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13010755

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck, III ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck, III ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/00 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G03B35/20 ,  G03B35/26 ,  H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N13/363 ,  G02B15/161 ,  G02B15/177 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G03B35/20 ,  G03B35/26 ,  H04N13/334 ,  H04N13/337

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to a stereoscopic projection system and methods. An exemplary disclosed projection system includes an optical component disposed between the lenses of a lens arrangement. An exemplary lens arrangement includes a first power group, a second power group, and an aperture stop. In an embodiment, the optical component is disposed between the first power group and the aperture stop. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical component is proximate to the aperture stop. By disposing the optical component closer to or proximate to the aperture stop in the lens arrangement, various benefits may be realized, including improved contrast uniformity.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及立体投影系统和方法。 一种示例性的公开的投影系统包括设置在透镜装置的透镜之间的光学部件。 示例性透镜装置包括第一电源组，第二电源组和孔径光阑。 在一个实施例中，光学部件设置在第一电源组和孔径光阑之间。 在示例性实施例中，光学部件靠近孔径光阑。 通过将光学部件设置在透镜装置中靠近或靠近孔径光阑的位置，可以实现各种益处，包括改进的对比度均匀性。

公开(公告)号：US08833943B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13550182

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/14 ,  H04N13/04 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G03B35/26 ,  G02B27/28

CPC classification number: G03B35/26 ,  G02B27/2264 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03B21/142 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G03B35/22 ,  H04N13/341

Abstract: A polarization conversion system (PCS) is located in the output light path of a projector. The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization rotating element, a reflecting element, and a polarization switch. Typically, a projector outputs randomly-polarized light. This light is input to the PCS, in which the PCS separates p-polarized light and s-polarized light at the polarizing beam splitter. P-polarized light is directed toward the polarization switch on a first path. The s-polarized light is passed on a second path through the polarization rotating element (e.g., a half-wave plate), thereby transforming it to p-polarized light. A reflecting element directs the transformed polarized light (now p-polarized) along the second path toward the polarization switch. The first and second light paths are ultimately directed toward a projection screen to collectively form a brighter screen image in cinematic applications utilizing polarized light for three-dimensional viewing.

Abstract translation: 偏振转换系统（PCS）位于投影仪的输出光路中。 PCS可以包括偏振分束器，偏振旋转元件，反射元件和偏振开关。 通常，投影仪输出随机偏振光。 该光被输入到PCS，其中PCS在偏振分束器处分离p偏振光和s偏振光。 P偏振光在第一路径上被引向偏振开关。 s偏振光在穿过偏振旋转元件（例如半波片）的第二路径上通过，从而将其变换为p偏振光。 反射元件将沿着第二路径的变换的偏振光（现在p偏振光）引向偏振开关。 第一和第二光路最终定向到投影屏幕，以在使用偏振光进行三维观看的电影应用中共同形成更亮的屏幕图像。

公开(公告)号：US08727536B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12118640

申请日：2008-05-09

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/26 ,  G02B13/00 ,  G02B26/008 ,  G02B27/2264 ,  H04N13/337 ,  H04N13/341

Abstract: A polarization conversion system separates light from an unpolarized image source into a first state of polarization (SOP) and an orthogonal second SOP, and directs the polarized light on first and second light paths. The SOP of light on only one of the light paths is transformed to an orthogonal state such that both light paths have the same SOP. A polarization modulator temporally modulates the light on the first and second light paths to first and second output states of polarization. First and second projection lenses direct light on the first and second light paths toward a projection screen to form substantially overlapping polarization encoded images. The polarization modulator may be located before or after the projection lenses. The polarization-encoded images may be viewed using eyewear with appropriate polarization filters.

Abstract translation: 偏振转换系统将光从非偏振图像源分离成第一偏振态（SOP）和正交第二SOP，并将偏振光引导到第一和第二光路上。 只有一条光路上的光的SOP被转换成正交状态，使得两个光路具有相同的SOP。 偏振调制器将第一和第二光路上的光暂时调制为第一和第二输出极化状态。 第一和第二投影透镜将第一和第二光路上的光引导到投影屏幕，以形成基本上重叠的偏振编码图像。 偏振调制器可以位于投影透镜之前或之后。 可以使用具有适当的偏振滤光器的眼镜来观察偏振编码的图像。

公开(公告)号：US08526106B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US13416693

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: David A. Coleman ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： David A. Coleman ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/56 ,  G03B21/60

CPC classification number: G03B21/604

Abstract: Methods to substantially reduce or eliminate optical non-uniformity across an interface may also substantially improve the strength and ease of seam manufacturing, including joining substrates. The methods may include managing optical non-uniformities at least by broadening a region over which a change in optical loss may occur and/or by maintaining a substantially constant average optical loss across an interface. The methods may also include forming a seam that substantially reduces the appearance of optical non-uniformities at the seam, which may include maintaining approximately constant average loss in the vicinity of the seam by substantially controlling reflectivity in the vicinity of the seam, in which substantially controlling reflectivity in the vicinity of the seam may include employing a backer treated to minimize optical reflectivity over a range of angles.

Abstract translation: 基本上减少或消除界面上的光学不均匀性的方法也可以显着地改善接缝制造的强度和容易性，包括接合基底。 这些方法可以包括至少通过加宽可能发生光损失变化的区域和/或通过维持跨接口的基本恒定的平均光损耗来管理光学不均匀性。 所述方法还可以包括形成接缝，该接缝基本上减少了接缝处的光学不均匀性的外观，其可以包括通过基本上控制接缝附近的反射率来保持接缝附近的大致恒定的平均损耗，其中基本上 控制接缝附近的反射率可以包括采用经过处理的支撑件以使角度范围内的光学反射率最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20130169935A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13550182

申请日：2012-07-16

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02B27/26 ,  G02B27/28

CPC classification number: G03B35/26 ,  G02B27/2264 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03B21/142 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G03B35/22 ,  H04N13/341

Abstract: A polarization conversion system (PCS) is located in the output light path of a projector. The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization rotating element, a reflecting element, and a polarization switch. Typically, a projector outputs randomly-polarized light. This light is input to the PCS, in which the PCS separates p-polarized light and s-polarized light at the polarizing beam splitter. P-polarized light is directed toward the polarization switch on a first path. The s-polarized light is passed on a second path through the polarization rotating element (e.g., a half-wave plate), thereby transforming it to p-polarized light. A reflecting element directs the transformed polarized light (now p-polarized) along the second path toward the polarization switch. The first and second light paths are ultimately directed toward a projection screen to collectively form a brighter screen image in cinematic applications utilizing polarized light for three-dimensional viewing.

公开(公告)号：US08403488B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US12826332

申请日：2010-06-29

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Douglas J. McKnight ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Douglas J. McKnight ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/133528 ,  G02B17/045 ,  G02B27/143 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G03B35/26

Abstract: Projection systems and methods for providing stereoscopic images viewed through passive polarizing eyewear. The systems relate to projectors that create left and right eye images simultaneously and often as side-by-side images on the image modulator. The systems act to superimpose the spatially separated images on a projection screen with alternate polarization states. The embodiments are best suited to liquid crystal polarization based projection systems and use advanced polarization control.

公开(公告)号：US20130057822A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13405199

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  David A. Coleman

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  David A. Coleman

IPC: G02C7/10 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/26 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02C7/16 ,  G02C13/001 ,  Y10T29/31

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to eyewear configured to reduce stray light. An exemplary embodiment of the eyewear accounts for various design factors, including the cross sectional profile of the rim, the micro topography of the rim surface, the reflectivity, the theatre or room geometry, proximity of the eye to the lens, lens size, and the screen gain. An exemplary eyewear includes lenses connected to the rim sections of a frame, and a path may be defined through a maximum height of the outer flange portion of a rim section and a maximum height of the inner flange portion of the rim section. The path may be inclined at an angle relative to an angle α relative to a longitudinal axis defined by the lenses.

Abstract translation: 公开的实施例涉及配置为减少杂散光的眼镜。 眼镜的示例性实施例涉及各种设计因素，包括边缘的横截面轮廓，轮缘表面的微观形貌，反射率，剧院或房间几何形状，眼睛与镜片的接近度，镜片尺寸和 屏幕增益。 示例性眼镜包括连接到框架的边缘部分的透镜，并且可以通过边缘部分的外凸缘部分的最大高度和边缘部分的内凸缘部分的最大高度限定路径。 路径可以相对于由透镜限定的纵向轴线相对于角度α成一定角度倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US08220934B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US13047763

申请日：2011-03-14

Applicant: Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Miller H. Schuck ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B35/26 ,  G02B27/2264 ,  G02B27/26 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03B21/142 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G03B35/22 ,  H04N13/341

Abstract: A polarization conversion system (PCS) is located in the output light path of a projector. The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization rotating element, a reflecting element, and a polarization switch. Typically, a projector outputs randomly-polarized light. This light is input to the PCS, in which the PCS separates p-polarized light and s-polarized light at the polarizing beam splitter. P-polarized light is directed toward the polarization switch on a first path. The s-polarized light is passed on a second path through the polarization rotating element (e.g., a half-wave plate), thereby transforming it to p-polarized light. A reflecting element directs the transformed polarized light (now p-polarized) along the second path toward the polarization switch. The first and second light paths are ultimately directed toward a projection screen to collectively form a brighter screen image in cinematic applications utilizing polarized light for three-dimensional viewing.

Abstract translation: 偏振转换系统（PCS）位于投影仪的输出光路中。 PCS可以包括偏振分束器，偏振旋转元件，反射元件和偏振开关。 通常，投影仪输出随机偏振光。 该光被输入到PCS，其中PCS在偏振分束器处分离p偏振光和s偏振光。 P偏振光在第一路径上被引向偏振开关。 s偏振光在穿过偏振旋转元件（例如半波片）的第二路径上通过，从而将其变换为p偏振光。 反射元件将沿着第二路径的变换的偏振光（现在p偏振光）引向偏振开关。 第一和第二光路最终定向到投影屏幕，以在使用偏振光进行三维观看的电影应用中共同形成更亮的屏幕图像。