Patent ID: 7985016
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: G02B,G09F

Abstract:
1. A fiber optic display system comprising: a plurality of fiber optics each comprising a core having a first index of refraction, a cladding having a second index of refraction that is less than the first index of refraction, an input end, and an output end, the output ends of the fiber optics being spaced from one another and being arranged in predetermined positions such that at least a portion of the output ends are positioned in a first plane and another portion of the output ends are positioned in a second plane; a light-transmissive material within which are contained the output ends and at least a portion of the cladding of the fiber optics, the light-transmissive material having a third index of refraction that substantially matches the second index of refraction, the output ends of the fiber optics terminating within the light-transmissive material and being angled with respect to the light-transmissive material such that light transmitted within the fiber optics emits into the light-transmissive material; and a light source operable to generate a plurality of light beams and operable to selectively control input of the light beams into the input ends for transmission of light in the fiber optics such that an image is formed by the light being emitted from the output ends of the fiber optics.