Image generation systems and image generation methods

摘要

Image generation systems and image generation methods are described. In one aspect, an image generation system includes an attachment system configured to secure the image generation system to a head of a user in a position to be observed by the user; an illumination system having an exit pupil located at infinity and configured to emit light; a light modulator configured to receive the light from the illumination system and to selectively reflect at least some of the received light which corresponds to an image; a control system coupled with the light modulator and configured to access data content regarding the image, to generate a plurality of control signals according to the accessed data content, and to output the control signals to the light modulator to control the selective reflection of at least some of the received light; and an output optical system configured to direct the selectively reflected light towards an observer's eye to be observed by the observer.

主权项

1. An image generation system comprising:
an attachment system configured to secure the image generation system to a head of an observer in a position to be observed by the observer; an illumination system having an exit pupil located at least substantially at infinity and configured to emit at least substantially collimated light; a light modulator configured to receive the light from the illumination system and to selectively reflect at least some of the received light which corresponds to an image; a control system coupled with the light modulator and configured to access data content regarding the image, to generate a plurality of control signals according to the accessed data content, and to output the control signals to the light modulator to control the selective reflection of at least some of the received light; an output optical system configured to direct the selectively reflected light towards an eye of the observer to be observed by the observer; and wherein the output optical system is configured to direct the selectively reflected light as a plurality of at least substantially collimated light beams in parallel towards the observer's eye.