Edge sealant application for optical devices

    公开(公告)号:US11513372B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-29

    申请号:US16438663

    申请日:2019-06-12

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    摘要: Techniques are described for applying an edge sealant to the edge of a multi-layer optical device. In particular, embodiments provide an apparatus that performs a precision measurement of the perimeter of an eyepiece, applying the edge sealant (e.g., polymer) based on the precision-measured perimeter, and subsequently cures the edge sealant, using ultraviolet (UV) light that is directed at the edge sealant. The curing process may be performed within a short time following the application of the edge sealant, to ensure that any wicking of the edge sealant between the layers of the eyepiece is controlled to be no greater than a particular depth tolerance. In some examples, the edge sealant is applied to the optical device prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device, and also to ensure and maintain the structure of the multi-layer optical device.

    LIGHT LEAKAGE DETECTION IN EDGE SEALANTS OF OPTICAL DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20200225114A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-16

    申请号:US16836579

    申请日:2020-03-31

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01M11/02

    摘要: Techniques are described for inspecting optical devices, such as eyepieces, to determine whether they exhibit light leakage through an edge sealant that has been applied to the device. Embodiments provide an inspection apparatus that can be employed to detect the leakage of light through an edge sealant of an optical device, where the edge sealant is applied to prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device. Light from a light source is projected into the optical device. The light can travel along one or more wave guides within the device, until reaching an edge of the device. Light that is able to leak through an edge sealant can be reflected, using mirror(s) in the apparatus, and detected by a camera. Image(s) captured by the camera can be analyzed to determine the performance of the optical device with respect to edge leakage.

    Edge sealant application for optical devices

    公开(公告)号:US12099258B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-24

    申请号:US17984818

    申请日:2022-11-10

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    摘要: Techniques are described for applying an edge sealant to the edge of a multi-layer optical device. In particular, embodiments provide an apparatus that performs a precision measurement of the perimeter of an eyepiece, applying the edge sealant (e.g., polymer) based on the precision-measured perimeter, and subsequently cures the edge sealant, using ultraviolet (UV) light that is directed at the edge sealant. The curing process may be performed within a short time following the application of the edge sealant, to ensure that any wicking of the edge sealant between the layers of the eyepiece is controlled to be no greater than a particular depth tolerance. In some examples, the edge sealant is applied to the optical device prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device, and also to ensure and maintain the structure of the multi-layer optical device.

    System and method for qualifying a multi-layered optical stack for an optical projection system

    公开(公告)号:US11199719B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-14

    申请号:US17251730

    申请日:2019-06-10

    申请人: MAGIC LEAP, INC.

    摘要: Methods and systems for qualifying a multi-layered optical stack include providing the multi-layered optical stack including a first optical layer and a second optical layer. The first optical layer includes a first pair of fiducial marks and the second optical layer includes a second pair of fiducial marks Each of the first pair are spaced laterally from each of the second pair such that the first pair and the second pair are visible through the optical stack. A first angle defined between a first reference line connecting the first pair and a global reference line is determined. A second angle defined between a second reference line connecting the second pair and the global reference line is determined. The multi-layered optical stack is qualified for use in the optical projection system based on whether a difference between the first angle and the second angle is less than a predetermined threshold.

    EDGE SEALANT APPLICATION FOR OPTICAL DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230083319A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17984818

    申请日:2022-11-10

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G02C13/00 G02B25/00 B29C35/02

    摘要: Techniques are described for applying an edge sealant to the edge of a multi-layer optical device. In particular, embodiments provide an apparatus that performs a precision measurement of the perimeter of an eyepiece, applying the edge sealant (e.g., polymer) based on the precision-measured perimeter, and subsequently cures the edge sealant, using ultraviolet (UV) light that is directed at the edge sealant. The curing process may be performed within a short time following the application of the edge sealant, to ensure that any wicking of the edge sealant between the layers of the eyepiece is controlled to be no greater than a particular depth tolerance. In some examples, the edge sealant is applied to the optical device prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device, and also to ensure and maintain the structure of the multi-layer optical device.

    Light leakage detection in edge sealants of optical devices

    公开(公告)号:US10942086B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-09

    申请号:US16836579

    申请日:2020-03-31

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01M11/02 G02B27/01

    摘要: Techniques are described for inspecting optical devices, such as eyepieces, to determine whether they exhibit light leakage through an edge sealant that has been applied to the device. Embodiments provide an inspection apparatus that can be employed to detect the leakage of light through an edge sealant of an optical device, where the edge sealant is applied to prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device. Light from a light source is projected into the optical device. The light can travel along one or more wave guides within the device, until reaching an edge of the device. Light that is able to leak through an edge sealant can be reflected, using mirror(s) in the apparatus, and detected by a camera. Image(s) captured by the camera can be analyzed to determine the performance of the optical device with respect to edge leakage.

    LIGHT LEAKAGE DETECTION IN EDGE SEALANTS OF OPTICAL DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20190383697A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-19

    申请号:US16438683

    申请日:2019-06-12

    申请人: Magic Leap, Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01M11/02

    摘要: Techniques are described for inspecting optical devices, such as eyepieces, to determine whether they exhibit light leakage through an edge sealant that has been applied to the device. Embodiments provide an inspection apparatus that can be employed to detect the leakage of light through an edge sealant of an optical device, where the edge sealant is applied to prevent, or at least reduce, the leakage of light from the optical device. Light from a light source is projected into the optical device. The light can travel along one or more wave guides within the device, until reaching an edge of the device. Light that is able to leak through an edge sealant can be reflected, using mirror(s) in the apparatus, and detected by a camera. Image(s) captured by the camera can be analyzed to determine the performance of the optical device with respect to edge leakage.