公开(公告)号：US07545469B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US12016875

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: Michael G. Robinson ,  Jianmin Chen ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Michael G. Robinson ,  Jianmin Chen ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/133634 ,  G02F1/136277 ,  G02F2001/133637 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  G02F2413/10 ,  G02F2413/11 ,  G02F2413/12 ,  G02F2413/13

Abstract: Described are various compensators for compensating for in-plate and out-of-plane retardances of LC panels in their dark states.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于补偿LC板在其暗态中的板内和平面外阻抗的各种补偿器。

公开(公告)号：US07510280B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11468717

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02C7/02

CPC classification number: B29C66/545 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/4895 ,  B29C65/54 ,  B29C65/7847 ,  B29C66/345 ,  B29C66/452 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73343 ,  B29C66/73365 ,  B29C66/7338 ,  B29C66/81451 ,  B29C66/81455 ,  B29C66/81457 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29D11/0073 ,  B29K2069/00 ,  B29L2011/0016 ,  G02B3/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/1059

Abstract: The disclosed technique employs a process for mating polarizing wafers to clear lenses using a high-yield bonding process. A thermoformed polarizing wafer is bonded to a clear lens of similar curvature via a solvent bonding process. In one embodiment, a system includes a translation stage configured to press a first lens to a second, with a solvent therebetween, such that a portion of the first lens initially contacts a portion of the second lens. An alignment fixture holding the second lens conforms to the curvature of the second lens, and a deformable sheet mounted proximate to the alignment fixture flexes in response to the force so that either of the first or second lenses conforms to a curvature of the other, and so that the pressure of the first lens against the second lens presses the solvent radially outward to the perimeter of the second lens to bond the first lens to the second lens.

Abstract translation: 所公开的技术采用使偏振晶片配合以使用高屈服粘合工艺来清除透镜的工艺。 通过溶剂粘合工艺将热成型偏振晶片结合到具有相似曲率的透明透镜。 在一个实施例中，系统包括平移台，其配置成将第一透镜按压到第二透镜，其间具有溶剂，使得第一透镜的一部分最初接触第二透镜的一部分。 保持第二透镜的对准夹具符合第二透镜的曲率，并且靠近对准夹具安装的可变形片材响应于该力而弯曲，使得第一或第二透镜中的任一个符合另一透镜的曲率，以及 使得第一透镜抵靠第二透镜的压力将溶剂径向向外挤压到第二透镜的周边，以将第一透镜结合到第二透镜。

公开(公告)号：US20080129899A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US11948832

申请日：2007-11-30

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G02F1/1395 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02F1/13363

Abstract: Described in the present application are multiple systems for high-performance compensated shutter lens designs, including compensators for compensating for performance problems that stem from real-world performance limitations in present shutter-glass designs.

Abstract translation: 在本申请中描述的是用于高性能补偿快门镜头设计的多个系统，包括用于补偿由现有快门玻璃设计中的现实性能限制引起的性能问题的补偿器。

公开(公告)号：US07345723B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US10908671

申请日：2005-05-22

Applicant: Michael G. Robinson ,  Jianmin Chen ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Michael G. Robinson ,  Jianmin Chen ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/133634 ,  G02F1/136277 ,  G02F2001/133637 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  G02F2413/10 ,  G02F2413/11 ,  G02F2413/12 ,  G02F2413/13

Abstract: Described are various compensators for compensating for in-plate and out-of-plane retardances of LC panels in their dark states.

公开(公告)号：US07195356B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10946491

申请日：2004-09-21

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G03B21/14

CPC classification number: G03B33/12 ,  G03B21/208 ,  G03B33/06

Abstract: The present application describes a retarder stack color switch using a single polarization analyzer for reflective-mode projection displays. The single polarization analyzer permits additive mode switching, which optimizes the chrominance of the additive primary outputs and the black state. Moreover, the single analyzer color switch provides a white state, which is frequently used in sequential systems. The single analyzer color switch overcomes some of the cost and manufacturing challenges associated with conventional transmissive full color switches based on retarder-stack-filters. The single analyzer color switch according to an embodiment uses a split-path so that relatively weak colors can follow a “high-efficiency” path.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了使用用于反射模式投影显示器的单一偏振分析器的延迟器堆叠颜色开关。 单极化分析仪允许添加模式切换，其优化添加剂主输出和黑色状态的色度。 此外，单分析仪颜色开关提供白色状态，这在常规系统中经常使用。 单分析仪颜色开关克服了与基于延迟器堆叠滤波器的传统透射全色开关相关的一些成本和制造挑战。 根据实施例的单分析器颜色开关使用分割路径，使得相对较弱的颜色可以遵循“高效率”路径。

公开(公告)号：US06816309B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10000227

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: Jianmin Chen ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Jonathan R. Birge ,  Gary D. Sharp

Inventor： Jianmin Chen ,  Michael G. Robinson ,  Jonathan R. Birge ,  Gary D. Sharp

IPC: G02B2728

CPC classification number: G02B27/288 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: Beamsplitters are frequently used in projectors based on reflective liquid crystal displays for separating input and output light, and more recently for color management systems. Retarder stack filters are used in such systems to orthogonally polarize primary colors, converting polarizing beamsplitters to color splitters and combiners. Geometric polarization rotations induced by beamsplitters at moderate f-numbers have the effect of significantly degrading performance. Because retarder stacks in general rely on a specific input polarization to perform properly, such skew rays are responsible for color cross-talk. Retarder stacks designed according to the present invention are sensitive to the symmetries that exit between input and output polarizer configurations. These stacks provide the polarization transformations that will compensate for skew rays, such that normal incidence performance is maintained for all incident light.

公开(公告)号：US06667784B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-23

申请号：US10100023

申请日：2002-03-19

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

IPC: G02F11347

CPC classification number: H04N9/3126 ,  G02B27/288 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/0322 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F1/133533 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/13473 ,  G02F1/23 ,  G02F2001/133543 ,  G02F2001/133638 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/7441 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3167

Abstract: The present invention provides a high brightness color selective light modulator (CSLM) formed by apolarization modulator positioned between two retarder stacks. The modulator changes the apparent orientation of one retarder stack relative to the other so that, in a first switching state of the modulator the two retarder stacks cooperate in filtering the spectrum of input light, and in a second switching state the two retarder stacks complement each other, yielding a neutral transmission spectrum. Two or more CSLM stages can be used in series, each stage providing independent control of a primary color. One preferred embodiment eliminates internal polarizers between CSLM stages, thereby providing an additive common-path full-color display with only two neutral polarizers. Hybrid filters can be made using the CSLMs of this invention, in combination with other active or passive filters. The CSLMs of this invention can be used in many applications, particularly in the areas of recording and displaying color images. They can be arranged in a multi pixel array by pixelating the active elements, and can be implemented as color filter arrays, using patterned passive retarders rather than active polarization modulators.

公开(公告)号：US06452646B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09241400

申请日：1999-02-02

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

IPC: G02F113

CPC classification number: H04N9/3111 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02B27/288 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/0322 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F1/133533 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/1336 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/13473 ,  G02F1/23 ,  G02F2001/133543 ,  G02F2001/133638 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/7441 ,  H04N9/3126 ,  H04N9/3167

Abstract: A retarder stack for transforming at least partially polarized light includes a first retarder and a second retarder. The first retarder has a first retardance and a first orientation and the second retarder has a second retardance and a second orientation both orientations with respect to the partially polarized light. The first retardance, first orientation, second retardance, and second orientation can be arranged to yield the desired polarization transformed light which includes a first spectrum and a second spectrum. The polarization of the first spectrum and the polarization of the second spectrum can be made orthogonal to each other. The polarizations can be linear or elliptical. If the polarization transformed light is linear, the directions of polarizations are different and in one case can be made perpendicular. If the polarization of the polarization transformed light is elliptical, then the polarizations are different and in one case can be made orthogonal in the general sense of orthogonality of polarization states.

Abstract translation: 用于变换至少部分偏振光的延迟器叠层包括第一延迟器和第二延迟器。 第一延迟器具有第一延迟和第一取向，并且第二延迟器具有相对于部分偏振光的取向的第二延迟和第二取向。 第一延迟，第一取向，第二延迟和第二取向可以被布置成产生包括第一光谱和第二光谱的期望的偏振变换光。 可以使第一光谱的极化和第二光谱的极化彼此正交。 极化可以是线性或椭圆形。 如果偏振变换的光线是线性的，则极化方向是不同的，在一种情况下可以是垂直的。 如果偏振变换光的极化是椭圆形的，那么极化是不同的，并且在一种情况下可以在偏振态的正交性的一般意义上进行正交。

公开(公告)号：US06417892B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09362497

申请日：1999-07-30

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

IPC: H04N912

CPC classification number: H04N9/3126 ,  G02B27/288 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/0322 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F1/133533 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/13473 ,  G02F1/23 ,  G02F2001/133543 ,  G02F2001/133638 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/7441 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3167

Abstract: The present invention provides a high brightness color selective light modulator (CSLM) formed by a polarization modulator positioned between two retarder stacks. The modulator changes the apparent orientation of one retarder stack relative to the other so that, in a first switching state of the modulator the two retarder stacks cooperate in filtering the spectrum of input light, and in a second switching state the two retarder stacks complement each other, yielding a neutral transmission spectrum. Two or more CSLM stages can be used in series, each stage providing independent control of a primary color. One preferred embodiment eliminates internal polarizers between CSLM stages, thereby providing an additive common-path full-color display with only two neutral polarizers. Hybrid filters can be made using the CSLMs of this invention, in combination with other active or passive filters. The CSLMs of this invention can be used in many applications, particularly in the areas of recording and displaying color images. They can be arranged in a multi pixel array by pixelating the active elements, and can be implemented as color filter arrays, using patterned passive retarders rather than active polarization modulators.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过位于两个延迟器叠层之间的偏振调制器形成的高亮度颜色选择光调制器（CSLM）。 调制器改变一个延迟器堆叠相对于另一个延迟器堆叠的表面取向，使得在调制器的第一开关状态下，两个延迟器堆叠协调输入光的滤波，并且在第二开关状态下，两个延迟器堆叠互补 另外，产生中性透射光谱。 可以串联使用两个或更多个CSLM级，每个阶段提供对原色的独立控制。 一个优选实施例消除CSLM级之间的内部偏振器，从而提供仅具有两个中性偏振器的附加公共路径全色显示器。 可以使用本发明的CSLM与其它有源或无源滤波器组合来制作混合滤波器。 本发明的CSLM可用于许多应用中，特别是在记录和显示彩色图像的领域中。 它们可以通过对有源元件进行像素化而被布置在多像素阵列中，并且可以使用图案化的无源延迟器而不是主动偏振调制器来实现为滤色器阵列。

公开(公告)号：US6049367A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-11

申请号：US853909

申请日：1997-05-09

Applicant: Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

Inventor： Gary D. Sharp ,  Kristina M. Johnson

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/1347 ,  G02F1/23 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/74 ,  H04N9/31

CPC classification number: G02F1/1336 ,  G02B27/288 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/13363 ,  G02F1/13473 ,  G02F1/23 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N9/3111 ,  H04N9/3126 ,  H04N9/3167 ,  G02F1/0322 ,  G02F1/09 ,  G02F1/133533 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F2001/133543 ,  G02F2001/133638 ,  G02F2413/04 ,  G02F2413/08 ,  H04N5/7441

Abstract: The present invention provides a high brightness subtractive color filter formed by an electro-optic modulator positioned between two retarder stacks. The second retarder stack echoes the first retarder stack, having the same sequence of retardances but in reverse order and having an orientation rotated with respect to the first stack. The modulator changes the apparent orientation of the second stack so that, in a first switching state of the modulator the two stacks cooperate in filtering the spectrum of input light, and in a second switching state they vanish, leaving white light. Two or more stages can be used in series, each stage providing independent analog control of a primary color. One preferred embodiment eliminates internal polarizers between stages, thereby providing a full-color display with only two neutral polarizers. Hybrid filters can be made using the filter of this invention in combination with other active or passive filters. The color filters of this invention can be used in many applications, particularly in the areas of recording and displaying color images. They can be arranged in a multi pixel array and can be optically addressed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种由位于两个延迟器叠层之间的电光调制器形成的高亮度减色滤光器。 第二缓速器堆叠回收第一延迟器堆叠，具有相同的延迟序列，但是以相反的顺序并且具有相对于第一堆叠旋转的取向。 调制器改变第二堆叠的表观取向，使得在调制器的第一开关状态下，两个叠层协调输入光的滤波，并且在第二切换状态下，它们消失，留下白光。 可以串联使用两个或多个阶段，每个阶段提供原色的独立模拟控制。 一个优选实施例消除了级之间的内部偏振器，从而提供了仅有两个中性偏振器的全色显示器。 可以使用本发明的滤波器与其它有源或无源滤波器组合来制作混合滤波器。 本发明的滤色器可用于许多应用中，特别是在记录和显示彩色图像的领域中。 它们可以被布置在多像素阵列中并且可以被光学寻址。