Optics: image projectors – Polarizer or interference filter
Patent
1997-08-01
2000-04-25
Dowling, William
Optics: image projectors
Polarizer or interference filter
349 9, G03B 2114
Patent
active
060536152
ABSTRACT:
An image projector has an optical path including, from upstream to downstream, a light source, a light pipe, a polarization conversion prism, a positive lens group and a light valve. The light pipe has an outlet and an inlet, and is constructed to receive light from the light source and to produce a unique projection display format as light is transmitted therethrough. The polarization conversion prism recycles light to optimize the amount of light that is properly polarized in the system. The positive lens group includes at least one positive lens positioned downstream of the polarization conversion prism. The positive lens group images the outlet of the light pipe onto the light valve.
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Gohman Jeffrey A.
Peterson Mark D.
Carlson Timothy M.
Dowling William
In Focus Systems, Inc.
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