公开(公告)号：US09712810B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14729152

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Christopher Stuart Gabriel

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  H04N9/47 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T19/20

CPC classification number: H04N13/305 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06T19/20 ,  H04N13/383 ,  H04N13/398

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying three dimensional (3D) images to a viewer without the need for 3D glasses. The apparatus includes a display element with a lenticular display surface that is supported to be horizontal and face upward into a viewing space. The apparatus includes a location tracking element tracking a location of a viewer in the viewing space relative to the lenticular display surface. The apparatus includes a display controller generating reprojected content for operating the display element to display 3D images via the lenticular display surface. The reprojected content is generated by determining for each pixel of the display element the content or images passing through tracked and/or determined eye locations and then remapping content delivered to each of the pixels of the display element to achieve a predefined pattern of content in viewpoints of fixed camera positions for the display element.

公开(公告)号：US09678476B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US15051135

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick

IPC: G03H1/08 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G03H1/28 ,  G03H1/22 ,  G03H1/26

CPC classification number: G03H1/2294 ,  G03H1/2205 ,  G03H1/268 ,  G03H2001/221 ,  G03H2001/2239 ,  G03H2001/2242 ,  G03H2210/30 ,  G03H2222/36 ,  G03H2223/19 ,  G03H2225/60

Abstract: A holographic display system for generating a super hologram with full parallax in different fields of view in the horizontal and vertical directions. The display system includes assemblies or subsystems each adapted to combine holographic displays and coarse integral displays to produce or display a coarse integral hologram. The display system is adapted to combine such displays or display systems to add more detail or information. For example, the display system can be assembled as if it were made up of “holographic bricks” that can be stacked and combined to provide a unique image/output. Briefly, the display system described herein teaches techniques for combining coarse integral holographic (CIH) displays in a seamless and scalable manner, e.g., a display system where multiple spatial light modulators (SLMs) can be placed or provided behind coarse integral optics.

公开(公告)号：US09615068B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14155469

申请日：2014-01-15

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick

IPC: G03B21/00 ,  G03H1/08 ,  G03H1/22 ,  H04N9/31 ,  G03H1/26 ,  H04N13/04

CPC classification number: H04N9/3132 ,  G03B21/005 ,  G03H1/0808 ,  G03H1/2205 ,  G03H1/2294 ,  G03H1/2645 ,  G03H2001/261 ,  G03H2210/33 ,  G03H2223/54 ,  H04N13/363 ,  H04N13/388

Abstract: A method for generating three dimensional (3D) displays. The method includes displaying a hologram that combines three (or more) images encoded into three (or more) different OAM channels, and the method also includes reflecting light from the displayed hologram to create a multichannel light beam. Then, the method involves decoding the multichannel light beam to decode and display the three encoded images. The decoding step includes displaying the three encoded images in decoded form in three view zones, three focal planes, or on three spaced-apart planes. The decoding is performed by a single decoding screen using holograms used for generating the three encoded images or is performed by three decoding screens configured based on a differing one of the holograms used for generating the three encoded images. The displaying of the hologram step includes operating a spatial light modulator (SLM) to display the hologram on a screen of the SLM.

公开(公告)号：US11099403B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-24

申请号：US16190262

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Daniel M. Joseph

IPC: G02B30/52 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02B30/25

Abstract: A compact mirror-based three-dimensional (3D) display system with a polarizer between the viewer in a viewing space and a beam splitter. The beam splitter may be a half-silvered mirror, and the polarizer may be a circular polarizer that acts to cancel the undesired reflections including that of a viewer. A half prop often will be positioned between the beam splitter and the polarizer. The mirror-based 3D display system may also utilize additional components for creating effects that move in depth and that are in 3D. This may include rotation of the display (or its monitor or display screen) from parallel to an offset angle to allow displayed images to move toward and away from the mirror and not be locked into a plane parallel to and often abutting the mirror. The display system may further include configurations that provide a backdrop image behind the displayed image.

公开(公告)号：US09916794B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US14818519

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick

IPC: G09G3/34 ,  G09G3/00 ,  H04N13/04

CPC classification number: G09G3/3406 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G2300/023 ,  H04N13/30 ,  H04N2213/006

Abstract: A display system adapted to use rapid switching techniques to switch between displaying content and displaying a mask for that content so as to provide per-pixel opacity control. The display system may employ rapid synchronized switching of both a non-emissive, transparent display and a transparent backlight. In a first state, the display is operated to display content with the backlight acting as a scattering luminous backlight. In the other or second state, the display is operated to display one or more masks (for some or all objects or items of the content displayed in the first state) with the backlight functioning as a clear and unlit backlight. The display system is capable of producing opaque emissive content on a transparent field to provide a novel display and/or for use in compact spatial augmented reality applications.

公开(公告)号：US09778741B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14710683

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Lanny S. Smoot ,  Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Daniel Reetz ,  Michael J. Ilardi

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G06T19/20 ,  H04N13/00 ,  H04N13/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  H04N13/156 ,  H04N13/363 ,  H04N13/366

Abstract: A method for providing a three dimensional (3D) drawing experience. The method includes capturing a 3D image of a participant and then processing this image to key the participant's image from a background. The keyed participant's image is mixed with a 3D background image such as frames or scenes from a 3D movie, and the mixed 3D image is projected on a projection screen. For example, left and right eye images may be projected from a pair of projectors with polarization films over the lenses, and the projection screen may be a polarization-maintaining surface such as a silver screen. The user moves a drawing instrument in space in front of the projection screen, and spatial tracking performed to generate a locus of 3D positions. These 3D positions are used to create a 3D drawing image that is projected with the 3D background and participant images in real time.

公开(公告)号：US09465361B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14525345

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Jhen-Si Chen ,  Daping Chu

IPC: G03H1/08 ,  G03H1/22 ,  G03H1/30

CPC classification number: G03H1/0808 ,  G03H1/2205 ,  G03H1/2294 ,  G03H1/30 ,  G03H2001/221 ,  G03H2210/454

Abstract: Algorithms for improved and more efficient rendering of three-dimensional images for use with holographic display systems. These algorithms include creating layers orthogonal to a viewing direction, the separate layers representing different depths in the image. The layers are created based on knowing the color and depth of each point in the image. Each layer then goes through an FFT process until the information for each layer is represented as a diffraction pattern. A holographic lens is then applied to the diffraction pattern of each layer. This lens will cause that layer to appear, in a hologram based thereon, at a different depth than the other layers. The layers, each with their separate lenses, are then coherently summed up and when applied to a suitable portion of a holographic display system (e.g., an SLM), a hologram can be created for that view. A tiled array of such holograms can be combined together by the holographic display system.

Abstract translation: 用于改进和更有效地渲染用于全息显示系统的三维图像的算法。 这些算法包括创建与观看方向正交的层，分离的层表示图像中的不同深度。 基于知道图像中每个点的颜色和深度创建层。 然后，每个层经历FFT处理，直到每层的信息被表示为衍射图。 然后将全息透镜应用于每层的衍射图案。 该透镜将导致该层在基于其的全息图中以与其它层不同的深度出现。 然后，将各自具有分开的透镜的层相干地相加，并且当应用于全息显示系统（例如SLM）的合适部分时，可以为该视图创建全息图。 这种全息图的平铺阵列可以通过全息显示系统组合在一起。

公开(公告)号：US09317141B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13874228

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Lanny S. Smoot ,  Quinn Y. Smithwick

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/03546 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: A system adapted for selectively attracting an object to and moving the object on a surface. The system includes an oscillating element including a contact surface such as a computer tablet with a touch screen or a table with a ferrous surface. The system includes a drive (or vibration inducing) assembly coupled to the oscillating element operable to oscillate the oscillating element to linearly move the contact surface first in a first direction and second in a second direction opposite the first direction (e.g., along an X-axis or Y-axis). The system further includes a preferential friction assembly operating to first create an attractive force between the contact surface and the object and second to modify the attractive force. This causes the object to move with the contact surface when the attractive force is created and the contact surface to move relative to the object when the attractive force is modified.

Abstract translation: 一种适于选择性地将物体吸引并移动物体在表面上的系统。 该系统包括振动元件，其包括接触表面，例如具有触摸屏的计算机图形输入板或具有铁表面的工作台。 该系统包括耦合到振荡元件的驱动（或振动诱导）组件，该驱动器（或振动诱发）组件可操作以使振荡元件振荡以使第一方向上的第一接触表面沿第一方向线性移动，而在与第一方向相反的第二方向上 轴或Y轴）。 该系统还包括优先摩擦组件，其操作以首先在接触表面和物体之间产生吸引力，其次是改变吸引力。 这导致当吸引力被产生时，物体与接触表面一起移动，并且当吸引力被修改时，接触表面相对于物体移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150237333A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14705749

申请日：2015-05-06

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Lanny S. Smoot ,  Quinn Y. Smithwick

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  G09G5/18

CPC classification number: G01J5/0896 ,  G09G5/18 ,  H04N13/302 ,  H04N13/305 ,  H04N13/32 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N13/398

Abstract: A three dimensional (3D) display apparatus for without 3D glasses. The display apparatus includes a display element operated to display left and right eye images. A back light assembly back lights the display element and includes light bars with a row of infrared (IR) light receivers that are each paired to a white light emitting diode (LED). Viewers in seats in tiered rows such that their heads are in known viewing locations. Left and right side illuminators illuminate the left and right sides of the faces of the viewers with IR light. The IR light is synchronized with display of the left and right eye images. IR reflected from viewers' faces pass through the display element and is focused onto IR light receivers, which causes LEDs to emit light onto the display element and provide left or right eye images to the viewers at their left or right eyes.

Abstract translation: 一种无3D眼镜的三维（3D）显示设备。 显示装置包括用于显示左眼图像和右眼图像的显示元件。 背光组件背后照亮显示元件，并且包括具有与白色发光二极管（LED）配对的一排红外（IR）光接收器的灯条。 观众在分层行的座位，使他们的头在已知的观看位置。 左侧和右侧照明器用红外灯照亮观察者脸部的左侧和右侧。 IR灯与左眼和右眼图像的显示同步。 从观众面孔反射的红外线通过显示元件，并聚焦到红外光接收器上，这使得LED在显示元件上发光，并在左眼或右眼向观看者提供左眼图像或右眼图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140192281A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13775368

申请日：2013-02-25

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： Quinn Y. Smithwick ,  Mark Reichow

IPC: G06T15/50 ,  G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G02F1/1313 ,  G02B27/2278 ,  G02F1/1347 ,  H04N13/356 ,  H04N13/395

Abstract: A dual layer display system for generating dimensional imagery. The system includes a first display device and a second display device with a light source. The second display device is arranged to be spaced apart from the first display device and to project output light onto a back surface of the first display device. The system alternatively operates the display devices in a first mode in which the first display device is transparent and the second display device displays back layer content and in a second mode in which the first display device displays front layer content and the second display device operates as a backlight to the first display device. In the first mode, the first display device displays a mask for the front layer content such as with gray-to-black pixels mapped to an object in the front layer content to block back layer content at this location.

Abstract translation: 用于产生尺寸图像的双层显示系统。 该系统包括第一显示装置和具有光源的第二显示装置。 第二显示装置被布置成与第一显示装置间隔开并将输出光投影到第一显示装置的后表面上。 该系统以第一模式交替地操作显示设备，其中第一显示设备是透明的，并且第二显示设备显示背层内容，并且在第一模式中第一显示设备显示前层内容，第二显示设备以第 第一显示设备的背光。 在第一模式中，第一显示装置显示用于前层内容的掩码，例如映射到前层内容中的对象的灰色至黑色像素，以阻挡该位置处的背层内容。