A stereoscopic image display device includes a substrate; a plurality of black matrices formed parallel to one another on a first surface of the substrate; a plurality of black stripes formed on a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface, each of the plurality of black stripes corresponding to one of the plurality of black matrices, each of the plurality of black stripes having a width equal to or greater than a width of the corresponding one of the plurality of black matrices; and a patterned retarder film formed on the plurality of black stripes, the patterned retarder film including a plurality of first retarder patterns and a plurality of second retarder patterns, wherein a first retarder pattern is disposed over a region between a first pair of black stripes, and a second retarder pattern is disposed over a region between a second pair of black stripes that is adjacent to the first pair of black stripes, and wherein the width of each of the plurality of black stripes is less than or equal to twice an adhesion margin of the patterned retarder film.

Stereoscopic image display device

S. Benton published a definitive taxonomy of the first one hundred and seventy years of 3D displays covering the field up to the year 2000. In this article we review how display technologies have advanced in the last ten years and update Benton's taxonomy to include the latest additions. Our aim is to produce a display taxonomy suitable for content producers highlighting which displays have common requirements for image delivery. We also analyze key technical characteristics of 3D displays and use these characteristics to suggest the future applications for each category of display.

Three-Dimensional Displays: A Review and Applications Analysis

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A multiple path stereoscopic projection system is disclosed. The system comprises a polarizing splitting element configured to receive image light energy and split the image light energy received into a primary path and a secondary path, a reflector in the secondary path, and a polarization modulator or polarization modulator arrangement positioned in the primary path and configured to modulate the primary path of light energy. A polarization modulator may be included within the secondary path, a retarder may be used, and optional devices that may be successfully employed in the system include elements to substantially optically superimpose light energy transmission between paths and cleanup polarizers. The projection system can enhance the brightness of stereoscopic images perceived by a viewer. Static polarizer dual projection implementations free of polarization modulators are also provided.

Combining p and s rays for bright stereoscopic projection

An image display system and associated method for image displaying The system includes an image source configured to generate image light, projection optics configured to project the image light, and a polarizing beam splitter optically coupled to the projection optics and configured to propagate into a first optical path first polarized light having a first polarization and to propagate into a second optical path second polarized light having a second polarization The system includes a quarter wave converter disposed in the first optical path and configured to rotate the first polarization by a quarter phase as the first polarized light first passes through the quarter wave converter, and includes a reflective screen disposed in the first optical path and configured to reflect rotated first polarized light from the quarter wave converter back through the quarter wave converter for further quarter phase rotation.

Polarized head-mounted projection display

A polarization conversion system (PCS) is located in the output light path of a projector. The PCS may include a polarizing beam splitter, a polarization rotating element, a reflecting element, and a polarization switch. Typically, a projector outputs randomly-polarized light. This light is input to the PCS, in which the PCS separates p-polarized light and s-polarized light at the polarizing beam splitter. P-polarized light is directed toward the polarization switch on a first path. The s-polarized light is passed on a second path through the polarization rotating element (e.g., a half-wave plate), thereby transforming it to p-polarized light. A reflecting element directs the transformed polarized light (now p-polarized) along the second path toward the polarization switch. The first and second light paths are ultimately directed toward a projection screen to collectively form a brighter screen image in cinematic applications utilizing polarized light for three-dimensional viewing.

Polarization conversion systems for stereoscopic projection

A polarization conversion system separates light from an unpolarized image source into a first state of polarization (SOP) and an orthogonal second SOP, and directs the polarized light on first and second light paths. The SOP of light on only one of the light paths is transformed to an orthogonal state such that both light paths have the same SOP. A polarization modulator temporally modulates the light on the first and second light paths to first and second output states of polarization. First and second projection lenses direct light on the first and second light paths toward a projection screen to form substantially overlapping polarization encoded images. The polarization modulator may be located before or after the projection lenses. The polarization-encoded images may be viewed using eyewear with appropriate polarization filters.

Polarization conversion system and method for stereoscopic projection

Described are illumination systems for providing visible images. The systems include a first image projection sub-system operable to provide a first stereo-image output formed by light having a first polarization; a second image projection sub-system operable to provide a second stereo-image output formed by light having a second polarization; a projection means wherein the projection means projects the first and second stereo-image outputs onto a display through a common lens; wherein the system is operable to provide orthogonal first polarization and second polarization. Typically, the first and second image outputs are formed from light having orthogonal polarizations and the system is preferably switchable between providing orthogonal and non-orthogonal first and second images. In preferred embodiments the system is operable to provide nonstereo images while providing increased resolution. Preferred systems include a common light source and a common projection lens. Some systems include digital micromirror devices and liquid crystal on silicon technologies. Related methods of providing visible images are also disclosed.

Three dimensional stereoscopic projection architectures

An apparatus that includes a first panel that receives image information for a first color, a second panel that receives image information for a second color and a third color, a temporal modulator and polarizing unit that receives light that includes a first color light, a second color light, and a third color light, and passes either said first color light and said second color light or said first color light and said third color light, and a single beamsplitting and combining device for directing said first color light to said first panel and said second or third color light to said second panel.

Two panel projection systems

A general three-step methodology is presented to optimize contrast when compensating LCoS panels. The first step acts to compensate the in-plane residual retardation, while the second one improves the field of view (FOV) using either MacNeille-type or wire-grid polarizing beamsplitters (PBS). The orientation of the LCoS panel and compensator, relative to the MacNeille PBS, are very critical to achieve good system contrast. The final step is to account for reflections from anisotropic material, which appear as on-state light, limiting contrast.

Michael G. Robinson

Papers

Polarization conversion systems for stereoscopic projection

Polarization conversion system and method for stereoscopic projection

Three dimensional stereoscopic projection architectures

Two panel projection systems

General methodology for LCoS panel compensation