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8 February 2018 Display technologies for augmented reality
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Abstract
With the virtue of rapid progress in optics, sensors, and computer science, we are witnessing that commercial products or prototypes for augmented reality (AR) are penetrating into the consumer markets. AR is spotlighted as expected to provide much more immersive and realistic experience than ordinary displays. However, there are several barriers to be overcome for successful commercialization of AR. Here, we explore challenging and important topics for AR such as image combiners, enhancement of display performance, and focus cue reproduction. Image combiners are essential to integrate virtual images with real-world. Display performance (e.g. field of view and resolution) is important for more immersive experience and focus cue reproduction may mitigate visual fatigue caused by vergence-accommodation conflict. We also demonstrate emerging technologies to overcome these issues: index-matched anisotropic crystal lens (IMACL), retinal projection displays, and 3D display with focus cues. For image combiners, a novel optical element called IMACL provides relatively wide field of view. Retinal projection displays may enhance field of view and resolution of AR displays. Focus cues could be reconstructed via multi-layer displays and holographic displays. Experimental results of our prototypes are explained.
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Byoungho Lee, Seungjae Lee, Changwon Jang, Jong-Young Hong, and Gang Li "Display technologies for augmented reality", Proc. SPIE 10555, Emerging Liquid Crystal Technologies XIII, 1055511 (8 February 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2289890
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KEYWORDS
Holographic optical elements

Digital holography

Optical components

Holography

3D displays

Wavefronts

Augmented reality

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