Title:
TILED FIBER OPTIC DISPLAY APPARATUS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001051968
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A fiber optic display apparatus (1) and method of construction consisting of a plurality of optical fibers (6) which convey a projected image from a first input surface to a display second surface, whose area is greater than or equal to that of the first surface such that any image projected onto the first surface appears enlarged on the second surface. The second surface is comprised of small, lightweight, modular tiles (2) which attach to adjoining tiles by means of flexible tabs and pliable locator rods (16) in such a fashion as to allow the second surface to follow general contours (e.g., concave or convex), while the optical fiber bundles (6) from each tile are collected into a fixture to form the first planar surface. Moreover, the small, lightweight tiles (2) are comprised entirely of rugged materials and plastic optic fiber, making the display ideal for "harsh" environments.
Inventors:
LOWRY BRIAN C
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/001536
Publication Date:
October 04, 2001
Filing Date:
January 11, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TRANSVISION INC (US)
International Classes:
G02B6/06; G02B6/42; G09F9/305; G02B6/32; (IPC1-7): G02B6/04
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