Fiber optic ribbon subminiature display for head/helmet mounted display

摘要

The fibre optic display includes a one-dimensional array of flexible light conductors arranged in a ribbon having an input end and an output end. A lift injecting device is included for injecting a light into the input end of the ribbon to create a first dimension of the two- dimensional display. A device for moving the output end of the ribbon in relation to an observer's eye is also provided. The device includes a clamping device for clamping the ribbon at a location spaced from the output end to create a cantilevered ribbon section. A driver device is used for vibrating the cantilevered ribbon section to deflect the output end of the ribbon.