SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTION OF EYEPIECE DISPLAYS
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1. An electronic eyepiece comprising:
- a digital microdisplay; and
an electrically switchable light blocking mechanism configured to selectively transmit or block light transmitted along an optical path toward the digital microdisplay.
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Abstract
An electronic eyepiece includes a digital microdisplay and an electrically switchable light blocking mechanism configured to selectively transmit or block light transmitted along an optical path toward the digital microdisplay.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic eyepiece comprising:
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a digital microdisplay; and an electrically switchable light blocking mechanism configured to selectively transmit or block light transmitted along an optical path toward the digital microdisplay. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of protecting a digital microdisplay of an electronic eyepiece from light focus damage, the method comprising:
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determining a risk of light focus damage; and selectively opening or closing an optical path to the digital microdisplay responsive to the risk of light focus damage exceeding a predetermined risk threshold. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of protecting a digital device from light focus damage, the method comprising:
electronically controlling a mirror to selectively transmit or block light transmitted along an optical path toward the digital device.
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