Optics: image projectors – Pointer
Patent
1997-08-04
1999-08-17
Dowling, William
Optics: image projectors
Pointer
G03B 2100
Patent
active
059383089
ABSTRACT:
An improved optical system is disclosed for projecting light in the form of an image to a remote target. The laser light source and a holographic optical element are mounted together in optical alignment. The optical element is created using iterative discrete computer encoding for optimum efficiency. In alternate embodiments, the diffractive optical element has a collimating lens encoded into the grating levels and it also performs soft aperture circularizing using either amplitude or phase control over the coherent light. An embossed diffractive optical element laminated to an injection-molded refractive element is also disclosed.
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Feldman Michael R.
Kathman Alan D.
Digital Opitcs Corporation
Dowling William
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