Multiplanar autostereoscopic imaging system

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1997-03-17

1999-08-10

Henry, Jon

Optical: systems and elements

Stereoscopic

353 7, G02B 2722, G02B 2724

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active

059367679

ABSTRACT:
A moving two-dimensional display surface is used to display a three-dimensional image by repeatedly scanning multiple light beams across the surface as the surface sweeps out a display volume. The intensity of the beams is matched to the motion of the display surface and the scanning of the beams to display the three-dimensional image. In one embodiment, a rotating planar translucent material for the display surface and a rotating multifaceted mirror is used to scan the beams. In another embodiment, the three-dimensional image is formed inside a transparent material at the points of intersection of a moving two-dimensional beam and multiple light beams scanning through the material. The motion of the two-dimensional beam and the scanning of the individual light beams is controlled using optical elements whose optical properties respond to control signals.

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