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Holographic display imaging process

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-23
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Granted: 1993-02-02
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Expires: 2007-09-23
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Abstract

Abstract A holographic apparatus for continually sensing, transmitting and reconstructing a three-dimensional image including a device for receiving a holographic interference pattern, a device for creating a holographic interference pattern on the receiving device, a device for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern, a device for converting the transmitted holographic interference pattern to a holographic interference pattern which is representative of the three-dimensional image and a source of coherent light illuminating the holographic interference pattern on the converting means to reconstruct the three-dimensional image.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael Burney

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 00:10
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03H; G03H1/00; G03H1/0005; G03H1/22; G03H1/2294; G03H2001/0088; G03H1/02; G03H2001/0208; G03H2001/0224; G03H2223/00; G03H2223/16; G03H2223/19; G03H2226/00; G03H2226/11

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim 121 words
A holographic apparatus for continually sensing, transmitting and reconstructing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern, said means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern comprising an end of a bundle of fiber optic fibers; a means for continuously creating a changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving means; a means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern; a means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern from said transmitted holographic interference pattern; and a source of light illuminating said recreated changeable holographic interference pattern on said means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern; whereby the sensed three-dimensional image is reconstructed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 121 words
A holographic apparatus for continually sensing, transmitting and reconstructing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern, said means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern comprising an end of a bundle of fiber optic fibers; a means for continuously creating a changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving means; a means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern; a means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern from said transmitted holographic interference pattern; and a source of light illuminating said recreated changeable holographic interference pattern on said means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern; whereby the sensed three-dimensional image is reconstructed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern comprises a cable of fiber optic fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 34 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said means for continuously recreating said changeable holographic interference pattern from said transmitted holographic interference pattern comprises another end of a bundle of fiber optic fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 110 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern further comprises an array of photosensitive devices, the number of said devices corresponding to the number of fibers in said fiber optic bundle, said array of photosensitive devices for converting said changeable holographic interference pattern into a plurality of electrical signals and said means for continuously recreating said changeable holographic interference pattern further comprises an array of photo-emitting elements which receive the plurality of electric signals and for converting the signals to light, the number of said photo-emitting elements in said array corresponding to the number of fibers in said fiber optic bundle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 65 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 4, wherein said means for continuously transmitting the received holographic interference pattern further comprises a electromagnetic frequency transmitter for receiving the electric signals from said photo-sensitive array and for converting the electric signals into electromagnetic signals and a receiving means for receiving the electromagnetic signals and for converting them into electric signals which are applied to said photo-emissive devices.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 66 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern further comprises an analog to digital convertor for converting the electric signals from said photo-sensitive array to digital signals to be transmitted by said transmitting means and a digital to analog convertor for converting digital output signals from said receiver means into said electric signals for said photo-emissive array.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 31 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said array of photo-sensitive sensing devices comprises an array of photo-diodes and said array of photo-emissive elements comprises an array of light-emitting diodes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 22 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising a means for storing said digital signals from said analog to digital convertor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 21 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said analog to digital convertor and said digital to analog convertor comprise computers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 29 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a screen is provided between said another end of said bundle of fiber optic fibers and said source of coherent light.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 14 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 10, wherein said screen is a diffraction screen.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 64 words
A holographic apparatus for continuously sensing and storing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving mean; a means for converting the received holographic interference pattern into storable signals, said means for converting comprising an analog to digital conversion means; and a means for storing said storable signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 64 words
A holographic apparatus for continuously sensing and storing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving mean; a means for converting the received holographic interference pattern into storable signals, said means for converting comprising an analog to digital conversion means; and a means for storing said storable signals.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 28 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern comprises the end of a bundle of fiber optic fibers.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 51 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said means for converting said received holographic interference pattern into storable signals comprises an array of photo-sensitive elements for converting the holographic interference pattern into analog electric signals and an analog to digital convertor for converting the analog electric signals to digital signals.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 18 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said means for storing said storable signals comprises a computer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 18 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 15, wherein said array of photo-sensitive elements comprises an array of photo-diodes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 128 words
A holographic apparatus for continuously sensing, transmitting and reconstructing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern, said means for receiving the continuously changeable holographic interference pattern comprising an electronic receiving means for converting the continuously changeable holographic interference pattern to digital electronic signals; a means for continuously creating a changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving means; a means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern; a means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern from said transmitted holographic interference pattern; and a source of light illuminating said recreated changeable holographic interference pattern on said means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern; whereby the sensed three-dimensional image is reconstructed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 128 words
A holographic apparatus for continuously sensing, transmitting and reconstructing a three-dimensional image comprising: a means for receiving a continuously changeable holographic interference pattern, said means for receiving the continuously changeable holographic interference pattern comprising an electronic receiving means for converting the continuously changeable holographic interference pattern to digital electronic signals; a means for continuously creating a changeable holographic interference pattern which is representative of a three-dimensional image on said receiving means; a means for transmitting the received holographic interference pattern; a means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern from said transmitted holographic interference pattern; and a source of light illuminating said recreated changeable holographic interference pattern on said means for continuously recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern; whereby the sensed three-dimensional image is reconstructed.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 17 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said electronic receiving means comprises a charge coupled device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 36 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said means for recreating said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern is an electronic converting means for converting the digital electronic signals to said continuously changeable holographic interference pattern.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 15 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said electronic converting means comprises a LCD.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 20 words
A holographic apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said electronic converting means comprises a LCD array and a diffraction screen.

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