System and method for electronically displaying holographic images
OwnerPeter N. Mooreinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for displaying holographic images to the naked eye. The scattering of light by objects in real space is simulated using a two-dimensional holographic display, giving images depth. The display comprises a plurality of small holographic pixels, each displaying a different perspective of the three dimensional space. In some embodiments, digital micromirror devices (DMDs), which are a well developed technology, are combined with simple optical lenses. Other embodiments include the ability to display holographic images from a distant source in real time, or from a recording.
Claims14
A method for electronically displaying an image representing a three dimensional space, comprising the steps of:
- transmitting a plurality of light rays using a plurality of pixilated light sources;
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- controlling the respective directions of said light rays;
- whereby each pixel in a given one of said pixilated light sources represents a different point in said three dimensional space;
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- whereby said three dimensional space is represented by a plurality of said pixilated light sources, each of said pixilated light sources representing a different perspective of said three dimensional space.
A system for electronically displaying an image representing a three dimensional space, comprising:
- a plurality of pixilated light sources, each transmitting a plurality of light rays in controlled directions;
- whereby each pixel in a given one of said pixilated light sources represents a different point in said three dimensional space;
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- whereby said three dimensional space is represented by a plurality of said pixilated light sources, each of said pixilated light sources representing a different perspective of said three dimensional space.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.