Optical device testing method and apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US11226261B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-18

    申请号:US16769285

    申请日:2018-12-02

    Applicant: Lumus Ltd.

    Abstract: At various positions in an eye motion box (EMB) an output image from an optical device can be captured and analyzed for detection and evaluation of image propagation via the optical device. Optical testing along a specific axis can evaluate optical engine transfer function uniformity across facet's active area, detect the existence and degree of “smearing” of a projected image from an optical device, and detect the existence and degree of a “white stripes” (WS) phenomenon related to scattering and diffraction in the wedge-to-LOE interface. A variety of metrics can be derived for quality control and feedback into the production system, and for disposition of the optical devices.

    Method of polishing a surface of a waveguide

    公开(公告)号:US11969849B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-30

    申请号:US18138081

    申请日:2023-04-23

    Applicant: Lumus Ltd.

    CPC classification number: B24B13/015 B24B13/005 B24B49/12 G01B11/27

    Abstract: A method of polishing a target surface of a waveguide to achieve perpendicularity relative to a reference surface is disclosed. The method includes i) providing a polishing apparatus having a polishing plate with a flat surface defining a reference plane, and an adjustable mounting apparatus configured to hold the waveguide during polishing at a plurality of angular orientations; ii) positioning an optical alignment sensor and a light reflecting apparatus such that a first collimated light beam is reflected off of a surface parallel to the reference plane, and a second perpendicular collimated light beam is reflected off of the reference surface; iii) aligning the waveguide within the polishing apparatus such that the reflections received by the optical alignment sensor align within the optical alignment sensor, thereby being indicative of perpendicularity between the reference plane and the reference surface; and iv) polishing the target surface of the aligned waveguide.

    Optical device alignment methods
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    公开(公告)号:US11762169B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-19

    申请号:US16769290

    申请日:2018-12-02

    Applicant: Lumus Ltd.

    CPC classification number: G02B7/1805 G02B7/003 G02B27/0172

    Abstract: In one method, a display source aligned with an illumination prism assembly is displaced along a displacement axis to adjust the distance between the display source and a collimating prism assembly. The display source, the illumination prism assembly, and an illumination module are translationally moved in unison in a plane normal to the displacement axis. In another method, a component of an optical device is coupled to a mechanical assembly at a known orientation. The mechanical assembly has a test pattern at a known orientation. An image sensor is aligned with the test pattern, and the image sensor captures an image of the test pattern. The captured image is analyzed to determine an estimated orientation of the test pattern. An orientation parameter of the image sensor is adjusted based on a comparison between the known orientation of the test pattern and the estimated orientation of the test pattern.

    Method of polishing a surface of a waveguide

    公开(公告)号:US11667004B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-06

    申请号:US17762144

    申请日:2020-11-17

    Applicant: Lumus Ltd.

    CPC classification number: B24B13/015 B24B13/005 B24B49/12 G01B11/27

    Abstract: A method of polishing a target surface of a waveguide to achieve perpendicularity relative to a reference surface is disclosed. The method includes i) providing a polishing apparatus having a polishing plate with a flat surface defining a reference plane, and an adjustable mounting apparatus configured to hold the waveguide during polishing at a plurality of angular orientations; ii) positioning an optical alignment sensor and a light reflecting apparatus such that a first collimated light beam is reflected off of a surface parallel to the reference plane, and a second perpendicular collimated light beam is reflected off of the reference surface; iii) aligning the waveguide within the polishing apparatus such that the reflections received by the optical alignment sensor align within the optical alignment sensor, thereby being indicative of perpendicularity between the reference plane and the reference surface; and iv) polishing the target surface of the aligned waveguide.

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