Fiber optic light source for display devices

Details Fiber optic light source for display devices Fiber optic light source for display devices

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

C385S116000, C385S014000, C385S001000, C385S901000, C385S032000, C362S013000, C362S034000, C362S237000, C362S557000, C359S013000, C359S630000

Reexamination Certificate

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07146084

ABSTRACT:
A light source includes at least one optical fiber having a length and first and second ends and at least one electromagnetic wave source disposed along at least a portion of the length of the fiber for transmitting electromagnetic waves through a side surface of the fiber. A reflective surface is disposed at the first end of the fiber for directing light generated within the fiber toward the second end. A heads-up display can make effective use of the light source.

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