Virtual reality 3D headset based on DMD light modulators

Conference · Fri Jun 13 00:00:00 EDT 2014

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053789· OSTI ID:1140101

Bernacki, Bruce E.; Evans, Allan; Tang, Edward

We present the design of an immersion-type 3D headset suitable for virtual reality applications based upon digital micro-mirror devices (DMD). Our approach leverages silicon micro mirrors offering 720p resolution displays in a small form-factor. Supporting chip sets allow rapid integration of these devices into wearable displays with high resolution and low power consumption. Applications include night driving, piloting of UAVs, fusion of multiple sensors for pilots, training, vision diagnostics and consumer gaming. Our design is described in which light from the DMD is imaged to infinity and the user’s own eye lens forms a real image on the user’s retina.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1140101
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-102295; NN2001000
• Resource Relation: Conference: Proceedings of the SPIE: Display Technologies and Applications for Defense, Security, and Avionics VIII; and Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XIX, May 5, 2014, Baltimore, Maryland, 9086:Article No. 90860R
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

head mounted display
virtual reality device
digital micromirror device