公开(公告)号：WO2004102226A3

公开(公告)日：2005-05-06

申请号：PCT/US2004014124

申请日：2004-05-06

Applicant: SBG LABS INC ,  POPOVICH MILAN MOMCILO ,  GUNTHER JOHN EDWARD ,  HANSOTTE ERIC

Inventor： POPOVICH MILAN MOMCILO ,  GUNTHER JOHN EDWARD ,  HANSOTTE ERIC

IPC: G02B20060101 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G03B13/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/0103 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B2027/0112 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/0125 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02F1/13342 ,  G03B13/00 ,  G03B13/06 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: A compact high quality and lightweight symbol generator (3) for projecting symbolic information into the field of view of a viewfinder is provided. The symbol generator (3) comprises at least one Electrically Switchable Bragg Gratings (ESBG) (13a, 12, 13b) device sandwiched between a pair of transparent plates (10, 11) which together function as a total internal reflection lightguide, switching electrodes and means for coupling illumination into the light guide. Each ESBG device contains information encoded in a multiplicity of separately switchable grating regions (12). A plurality of independently switchable transparent electrodes elements, substantially overlay the separately switchable grating regions (12).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将符号信息投影到取景器的视场中的紧凑的高质量和轻便的符号发生器（3）。 符号发生器（3）包括夹在一对透明板（10,11）之间的至少一个电可切换布拉格光栅（ESBG）（13a，12，13b），它们一起用作全内反射光导，开关电极和 用于将照明耦合到光导中的装置。 每个ESBG设备包含以多个可单独切换的光栅区域（12）编码的信息。 多个可独立切换的透明电极元件，基本上覆盖可单独切换的光栅区域（12）。

公开(公告)号：WO2007130130A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2006/043938

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: SBG LABS INC. ,  WALDERN, Jonathan, David ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  POPOVICH, Milan, Momcilo

Inventor： WALDERN, Jonathan, David ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  POPOVICH, Milan, Momcilo

IPC: H01L21/54

CPC classification number: G02F1/13342

Abstract: There is provided a method of fabricating an improved HPDLC transparent symbolic data display for projecting symbology into the field of view of a viewing device in which the HPDLC is localized to the display regions covered by the symbols. In a first step, a substrate to which an anti reflection coating and a transparent electrode layer have been applied is provided. In a second step, portions of said transparent electrode layer are removed to provide a patterned electrode layer including a symbol pad. In a third step, a layer of UV absorbing dielectric material is deposited over said patterned electrode layer. In a fourth step, the portion of said UV absorbing dielectric material overlapping said symbol pad is removed. In a fifth step, a second substrate to which an anti reflection coating and a transparent electrode layer have been applied is provided. In a sixth step, the transparent electrode layer of said second substrate layer is etched to provide a patterned electrode layer including an electrode element substantially identical to and spatially corresponding with the symbol pad. In a seventh step, the substrates are combined to form a display cell with the coated surfaces of the two cells aligned in opposing directions and having a small separation. In an eight step, said display cell is filled with a PDLC mixture. In the final step, the cell face formed by the first substrate is illuminated by crossed UV laser beams, and simultaneously illuminating the cell face formed by the second substrate by an incoherent UV source.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造改进的HPDLC透明符号数据显示器的方法，用于将符号系统投影到观察设备的视场中，其中HPDLC被定位到由符号覆盖的显示区域。 在第一步骤中，提供了已经施加有抗反射涂层和透明电极层的基板。 在第二步骤中，去除所述透明电极层的部分以提供包括符号垫的图案化电极层。 在第三步骤中，在所述图案化电极层上沉积一层UV吸收介电材料。 在第四步骤中，除去与所述符号垫重叠的所述UV吸收介电材料的部分。 在第五步骤中，提供了已经施加有抗反射涂层和透明电极层的第二基板。 在第六步骤中，蚀刻所述第二衬底层的透明电极层以提供包括基本上与符号衬垫相同并在空间上对应的电极元件的图案化电极层。 在第七步骤中，将基板组合以形成显示单元，其中两个单元的涂覆表面以相反的方向排列并具有小的分离。 在八步骤中，所述显示单元填充有PDLC混合物。 在最后的步骤中，由交叉的UV激光束照射由第一基板形成的单元面，并且通过非相干的UV源同时照射由第二基板形成的单元面。

公开(公告)号：WO2004102226A2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：PCT/US2004/014124

申请日：2004-05-06

Applicant: SBG LABS, INC. ,  POPOVICH, Milan, Momcilo ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  HANSOTTE, Eric

Inventor： POPOVICH, Milan, Momcilo ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  HANSOTTE, Eric

IPC: G02B

CPC classification number: G02B27/0103 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B2027/0112 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/0125 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02F1/13342 ,  G03B13/00 ,  G03B13/06 ,  H04N5/2251

Abstract: A compact high quality and lightweight symbol generator for projecting symbolic information into the field of view of a viewfinder is provided. The symbol generator comprises at least one ESBG device sandwiched between a pair of transparent plates which together function as a total internal reflection lightguide, switching electrodes and means for coupling illumination into the lightguide. Each ESBG device contains information encoded in a multiplicity of separately switchable grating regions. A plurality of independently switchable transparent electrodes elements, substantially overlay the separately switchable grating regions. When no electric field is applied, the ESBG device is in its diffracting state and projects images of said information towards the viewer. The projected images are surimposed onto an image of the external scene. When an electric field is applied the ESBG no longer diffracts and hence3 no information is displayed. In a further embodiment of the invention, the symbol generator could be configured to provide symbols of different colors by arranging for different symbols to contain ESBGs optimized for the required wavelengths and LEDs of appropriate spectral output. In a yet further embodiment of the basic invention several ESBG panels could be stacked such that by selectively switching different layers it is possible to present a range of different symbols of differing colors at any specified location in the field of view.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将符号信息投影到取景器的视野中的紧凑的高质量和轻便的符号发生器。 符号发生器包括夹在一对透明板之间的至少一个ESBG装置，其一起用作全内反射光导，开关电极和用于将照明耦合到光导中的装置。 每个ESBG设备包含以多个可单独切换的光栅区域编码的信息。 多个可独立切换的透明电极元件，基本上覆盖可单独切换的光栅区域。 当不施加电场时，ESBG装置处于其衍射状态并将所述信息的图像投影到观察者。 投射的图像被冲击到外部场景的图像上。 当施加电场时，ESBG不再衍射，因此不显示任何信息。 在本发明的另一实施例中，符号发生器可以被配置为通过布置不同符号来包含针对所需波长和适当频谱输出的LED而优化的ESBG来提供不同颜色的符号。 在基本发明的又一实施例中，可以堆叠多个ESBG面板，使得通过选择性地切换不同的层，可以在视野中的任何指定位置呈现不同颜色的不同符号的范围。

公开(公告)号：WO2007130130A3

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：PCT/US2006043938

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: SBG LABS INC ,  WALDERN JONATHAN DAVID ,  GUNTHER JOHN EDWARD ,  POPOVICH MILAN MOMCILO

Inventor： WALDERN JONATHAN DAVID ,  GUNTHER JOHN EDWARD ,  POPOVICH MILAN MOMCILO

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G02F1/13342

Abstract: There is provided a method of fabricating an improved HPDLC transparent symbolic data display for projecting symbology into the field of view of a viewing device in which the HPDLC is localized to the display regions covered by the symbols. In a first step, a substrate to which an anti reflection coating and a transparent electrode layer have been applied is provided. In a second step, portions of said transparent electrode layer are removed to provide a patterned electrode layer including a symbol pad. In a third step, a layer of UV absorbing dielectric material is deposited over said patterned electrode layer. In a fourth step, the portion of said UV absorbing dielectric material overlapping said symbol pad is removed. In a fifth step, a second substrate to which an anti reflection coating and a transparent electrode layer have been applied is provided. In a sixth step, the transparent electrode layer of said second substrate layer is etched to provide a patterned electrode layer including an electrode element substantially identical to and spatially corresponding with the symbol pad. In a seventh step, the substrates are combined to form a display cell with the coated surfaces of the two cells aligned in opposing directions and having a small separation. In an eight step, said display cell is filled with a PDLC mixture. In the final step, the cell face formed by the first substrate is illuminated by crossed UV laser beams, and simultaneously illuminating the cell face formed by the second substrate by an incoherent UV source.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造改进的HPDLC透明符号数据显示器的方法，用于将符号系统投影到观察设备的视场中，其中HPDLC被定位到由符号覆盖的显示区域。 在第一步骤中，提供了已经施加有抗反射涂层和透明电极层的基板。 在第二步骤中，去除所述透明电极层的部分以提供包括符号垫的图案化电极层。 在第三步骤中，在所述图案化电极层上沉积一层UV吸收介电材料。 在第四步骤中，除去与所述符号垫重叠的所述UV吸收介电材料的部分。 在第五步骤中，提供了已经施加有抗反射涂层和透明电极层的第二基板。 在第六步骤中，蚀刻所述第二衬底层的透明电极层，以提供包括与符号衬底基本相同并在空间上对应的电极元件的图案化电极层。 在第七步骤中，将基板组合以形成显示单元，其中两个单元的涂覆表面在相反的方向上排列并具有小的分离。 在八个步骤中，所述显示单元填充有PDLC混合物。 在最后的步骤中，由交叉的UV激光束照射由第一基板形成的单元面，并且通过非相干的UV源同时照射由第二基板形成的单元面。

公开(公告)号：WO2005047963A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：PCT/IB2004/001945

申请日：2004-05-11

Applicant: HOYA CORPORATION ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward

Inventor： GUNTHER, John, Edward

IPC: G02F1/01

CPC classification number: G02F1/1326 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02F1/3132 ,  G02F2201/307 ,  G02F2203/585

Abstract: An optical add-drop mutiplexer device with low polarization dependent loss and polarization mode dispersion for use in optical communications systems comprises: a through optical waveguide, a' coupling circuit element and an add/drop circuit element comprising at least one of an input waveguide and an output waveguide. The coupling lightwave circuit element is optically coupled to the add/drop circuit element and the through optical waveguide by means of electrically variable gratings. Typically, the optical signal is a multi-channel WDM signal. Preferably, the variable grating is an electrically switchable Bragg grating. Each grating is overlaid by an electrode arrangement applied to a cover glass. Each electrode arrangement has first and second portions spaced from one another in the direction of light propagation. The electrodes provide electric fields that are generally orthogonal to one another and transverse to the direction of light propagation, thereby minimizing the effects of PDL and PMD.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光通信系统的具有低偏振相关损耗和偏振模色散的光分插复用器装置包括：通孔光波导，耦合电路元件和加/减电路元件，其包括输入波导和 输出波导。 耦合光波电路元件通过电可变光栅光耦合到分插电路元件和通孔光波导。 通常，光信号是多信道WDM信号。 优选地，可变光栅是电可开关布拉格光栅。 每个光栅由施加到盖玻璃的电极布置覆盖。 每个电极装置具有在光传播方向上彼此间隔开的第一和第二部分。 电极提供通常彼此正交并且横向于光传播方向的电场，从而最小化PDL和PMD的影响。

公开(公告)号：WO2004104664A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2004/014228

申请日：2004-05-05

Applicant: HOYA CORPORATION ,  GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  AOKI, Hiroshi

Inventor： GUNTHER, John, Edward ,  AOKI, Hiroshi

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/274 ,  G02B6/2773 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G02F2001/0144 ,  G02F2201/307

Abstract: A polarization device for implementing polarization diversity schemes in planar waveguide optical circuits is provided. A Polarization Beam Splitter (PBS) assembly comprises two birefringent wedges and a focusing lens. Advantageously, the birefringent wedges form a modified Wollaston prism. The PBS assembly divides a collimated input beam from the fiber collimator into vertically polarized and horizontally polarized collimated beams directed at slightly different angles. The focusing lens focuses the vertically polarized and horizontally polarized beams into two distinct spots located in substantially the same focal plane. The two focused spots are then coupled directly into the ends of two optical waveguides to propagate the two polarization states within a planar waveguide circuit. In a further embodiment of the invention, a Polarizing Beam Combiner device comprising a collimating lens and two birefringent wedges is provided. Advantageously, the birefringent wedges form a modified Wollaston prism. The collimating lens collimates light from a first source point having a first polarization and a second source point having a second polarization, the source points lying within the focal plane of the collimating lens. The source points are provided at the output face of a planar polarization diversity lightwave circuit where the output face coincides with the focal plane of the collimation lens. The birefringent wedges then combine the two orthogonally polarized collimated beams into an output collimated beam. In a yet further embodiment of the invention the PBS and PBC assemblies described above are combined in two channel polarization diversity waveguide device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在平面波导光路中实现偏振分集方案的偏振装置。 偏振光束分束器（PBS）组件包括两个双折射楔形物和聚焦透镜。 有利地，双折射楔形成修改的沃拉斯顿棱镜。 PBS组件将来自光纤准直器的准直输入光束分成垂直偏振和水平偏振的准直光束，其以稍微不同的角度指向。 聚焦透镜将垂直偏振光束和水平偏振光束聚焦成位于基本相同的焦平面上的两个不同的光点。 然后将两个聚焦点直接耦合到两个光波导的端部，以在平面波导电路内传播两个偏振态。 在本发明的另一实施例中，提供了一种包括准直透镜和两个双折射楔的偏振光束组合器装置。 有利地，双折射楔形成修改的沃拉斯顿棱镜。 准直透镜准直来自具有第一偏振的第一源点的光和具有第二偏振的第二源点，源点位于准直透镜的焦平面内。 源点设置在平面偏振分集光波电路的输出面，其中输出面与准直透镜的焦平面重合。 然后，双折射楔将两个正交偏振的准直光束组合成输出准直光束。 在本发明的又一实施例中，上述PBS和PBC组件被组合在双通道偏振分集波导器件中。