Open AccessHigh-performance reflection-type augmented reality 3D display using a reflective polarizer
Author(s) -
Qiang Li,
Wei He,
Huan Deng,
Fei Zhong,
Yue Chen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.421879
Subject(s) - polarizer , integral imaging , reflection (computer programming) , augmented reality , optics , stereo display , computer science , computer graphics (images) , display device , artificial intelligence , computer vision , image (mathematics) , physics , birefringence , programming language , operating system
We propose a high-performance reflection-type augmented reality (AR) 3D display by using a reflective polarizer (RP). The RP functions as a reflective imaging device as well as an image combiner that combines the real scenes and the 3D images reconstructed by the integral imaging display unit. Benefiting from the flawless imaging of the RP, the proposed reflection-type AR system can achieve high-definition 3D display. A prototype based on the proposed reflection-type AR structure is developed, and it presents good 3D display effects and reflection-type AR performances. The developed prototype is very compact, as thin as 3.4 mm, which makes it be a potential candidate in stomatology and vehicle AR display.