Fiber optic image transfer assembly and method of using
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1. A method of displaying images comprising:
- (a) providing a general purpose computer comprising;
(i) a processing unit; and
(ii) a display unit responsive to said processing unit;
(b) providing a mounting panel having at least one opening;
(c) providing a fiber optic image transfer assembly comprising;
(i) a fiber optic guide having two ends;
(ii) two fiber optic tapers, each of said fiber optic tapers having a large diameter end and a small diameter end;
(iii) each of said fiber optic tapers optically coupled at its small diameter end to a different of said fiber optic guide ends;
(d) optically coupling the large diameter end of a first of said fiber optic tapers to said computer display unit;
(e) mounting the second of said fiber optic tapers to said mounting panel in substantial alignment with said opening;
(f) causing said general purpose computer to generate an image on said computer display unit substantially in alignment with said first fiber optic taper;
whereby said generated image is transferred to the large diameter end of said second fiber optic taper for viewing.
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Abstract
An image transfer assembly comprising a preferably flexible fiber optic guide and a pair of fiber optic tapers connected to the ends of the guide. The assembly can compress an image, transmit it via the guide and magnify it for viewing. The tapers may have either the same or different magnification/compression ratios. Alternatively, only single taper may be used. The image transfer assembly can be combined with an image source, such as a computer display to provide remote viewing of the image. When used for prototyping or simulation of control systems, the assembly provides significant flexibility in placement of simulated instruments and gauges, increasing the fidelity of the model.
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9 Claims
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1. A method of displaying images comprising:
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(a) providing a general purpose computer comprising;
(i) a processing unit; and
(ii) a display unit responsive to said processing unit;
(b) providing a mounting panel having at least one opening;
(c) providing a fiber optic image transfer assembly comprising;
(i) a fiber optic guide having two ends;
(ii) two fiber optic tapers, each of said fiber optic tapers having a large diameter end and a small diameter end;
(iii) each of said fiber optic tapers optically coupled at its small diameter end to a different of said fiber optic guide ends;
(d) optically coupling the large diameter end of a first of said fiber optic tapers to said computer display unit;
(e) mounting the second of said fiber optic tapers to said mounting panel in substantial alignment with said opening;
(f) causing said general purpose computer to generate an image on said computer display unit substantially in alignment with said first fiber optic taper;
whereby said generated image is transferred to the large diameter end of said second fiber optic taper for viewing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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