Virtual mosaic wide field of view display system
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1. A display system for presentation of a multi-display visually continuous simulation to a person located at an eye-position, comprising:
- (A) a direct view display device in a position defining an optical axis whereby a real image can be seen at about the eye-position;
(B) a beamsplitter/coupler comprising a transmissive region intersecting said optical axis and transmitting the real image of said direct view display device to said eye-position, wherein said beamsplitter/coupler further comprises a reflective region;
(C) a virtual display device producing a virtual image, wherein said virtual display device is positioned to reflect on said reflective region of said beamsplitter/coupler to produce a reflected image from said virtual image to said eye-position;
(D) an edge matching device blending said real image to said reflected image in a smooth and continuous scene as seen at said eye-position; and
wherein said beamsplitter/coupler and said edge matching device are configured to present an abutted or an overlapped view of said real image and said virtual image to said eye-position.
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Abstract
A display system, which is useful for simulation, and training system that provides a mosaic wide field of view display by alternating virtual and direct view display images through the use of a new optical beamsplitter/combiner device. Edge blending and the use of flat panel display devices are used to provide a high brightness, high contrast, high reliability, and continuous unobstructed field of view. The new optical beamsplitter/combiner has an optically flat reflective portion and a curved transmissive portion.
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24 Claims
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1. A display system for presentation of a multi-display visually continuous simulation to a person located at an eye-position, comprising:
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(A) a direct view display device in a position defining an optical axis whereby a real image can be seen at about the eye-position; (B) a beamsplitter/coupler comprising a transmissive region intersecting said optical axis and transmitting the real image of said direct view display device to said eye-position, wherein said beamsplitter/coupler further comprises a reflective region; (C) a virtual display device producing a virtual image, wherein said virtual display device is positioned to reflect on said reflective region of said beamsplitter/coupler to produce a reflected image from said virtual image to said eye-position; (D) an edge matching device blending said real image to said reflected image in a smooth and continuous scene as seen at said eye-position; and wherein said beamsplitter/coupler and said edge matching device are configured to present an abutted or an overlapped view of said real image and said virtual image to said eye-position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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18. A display system, as recited in 17, wherein said baffle cooperates with said display devices to provide high contrast levels.
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