Abstract:
A structured light system based on a fast, linear array light modulator and an anamorphic optical system captures three-dimensional shape information at high rates and has strong resistance to interference from ambient light. A structured light system having a modulated light source offers improved signal to noise ratios. A wand permits single point detection of patterns in structured light systems.
Abstract:
Micro-electromechanical light modulators are combined with anamorphic and contrast enhancing optical elements to form optical display engines. Linear MEMS arrays are suitable for the étendue of low divergence light sources while handling high optical power for brightness. The output of an optical engine is a line image which may be scanned to form a two-dimensional image.
Abstract:
A differential interferometric light modulator and image display system comprises a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization displacement device and a linear array of MEMS optical phase shifting devices to modulate a line image. The polarizing beam splitter acts as both the polarizer and the analyzer in an interferometer. The polarization displacement device divides polarized light from a polarizer into orthogonal polarization components which propagate parallel to one another. The MEMS optical phase shifting device array imparts a relative phase shift onto the polarization components and returns them to the polarization displacement device where they are recombined and sent to the analyzer. The MEMS optical phase shifting devices are electronically controlled and convert electronic image data into actual light modulation.
Abstract:
Micro-electromechanical light modulators are combined with anamorphic and contrast enhancing optical elements to form optical display engines. Linear MEMS arrays are suitable for the étendue of low divergence light sources while handling high optical power for brightness. The output of an optical engine is a line image which may be scanned to form a two-dimensional image.
Abstract:
Polarization light modulators are based on an interferometric design in which a polarizing beam splitter serves as a polarizer and analyzer. A polarization displacement device shifts orthogonally polarized light beams parallel to the long axis of their elongated cross sections. Phase shifts are imparted to the orthogonally polarized beams by linear array MEMS optical phase shift devices. The output of the light modulator is a line image which may be scanned to form a two-dimensional image. Features to improve brightness, contrast and overall compactness of design are disclosed.