Patents by Inventor Steven J. Robbins
Steven J. Robbins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230194876Abstract: A near eye optical display includes a waveguide comprising a first surface and a second surface, an input coupler, a fold grating, and an output grating. The input coupler is configured to receive collimated light from a display source and to cause the light to travel within the waveguide via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface to the fold grating; the fold grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a first direction and to direct the light to the output grating via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; and the output grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a second direction different than the first direction and to cause the light to exit the waveguide from the first surface or the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: James H. STANLEY, Jonathan David WALDERN, Milan Momcilo POPOVICH, Alastair John GRANT, Steven J. ROBBINS
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Patent number: 11579455Abstract: A near eye optical display includes a waveguide comprising a first surface and a second surface, an input coupler, a fold grating, and an output grating. The input coupler is configured to receive collimated light from a display source and to cause the light to travel within the waveguide via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface to the fold grating; the fold grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a first direction and to direct the light to the output grating via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; and the output grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a second direction different than the first direction and to cause the light to exit the waveguide from the first surface or the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignees: Rockwell Collins, Inc., Digilens Inc.Inventors: James H. Stanley, Jonathan David Waldern, Milan Momcilo Popovich, Alastair John Grant, Steven J. Robbins
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Publication number: 20220308352Abstract: A near eye optical display includes a waveguide comprising a first surface and a second surface, an input coupler, a fold grating, and an output grating. The input coupler is configured to receive collimated light from a display source and to cause the light to travel within the waveguide via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface to the fold grating; the fold grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a first direction and to direct the light to the output grating via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; and the output grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a second direction different than the first direction and to cause the light to exit the waveguide from the first surface or the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: James H. STANLEY, Jonathan David WALDERN, Milan Momcilo POPOVICH, Alastair John GRANT, Steven J. ROBBINS
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Patent number: 11300795Abstract: A near eye optical display includes a waveguide comprising a first surface and a second surface, an input coupler, a fold grating, and an output grating. The input coupler is configured to receive collimated light from a display source and to cause the light to travel within the waveguide via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface to the fold grating; the fold grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a first direction and to direct the light to the output grating via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; and the output grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a second direction different than the first direction and to cause the light to exit the waveguide from the first surface or the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignees: DIGILENS INC., ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.Inventors: James H. Stanley, Jonathan David Waldern, Milan Momcilo Popovich, Alastair John Grant, Steven J. Robbins
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Patent number: 10795160Abstract: A near eye optical display includes a waveguide comprising a first surface and a second surface, an input coupler, a fold grating, and an output grating. The input coupler is configured to receive collimated light from a display source and to cause the light to travel within the waveguide via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface to the fold grating; the fold grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a first direction and to direct the light to the output grating via total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; and the output grating is configured to provide pupil expansion in a second direction different than the first direction and to cause the light to exit the waveguide from the first surface or the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignees: Rockwell Collins, Inc., Digilens Inc.Inventors: James H. Stanley, Jonathan David Waldern, Milan Momcilo Popovich, Alastair John Grant, Steven J. Robbins
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Patent number: 10509241Abstract: An apparatus for providing an optical display includes an optical substrate for propagating light received from a light source, a first set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate, and a second set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate. Each diffractive element in the second set corresponds to a diffractive element in the first set. Each of the diffractive elements in the first and second sets is configured to switch between on and off states. One of the states is for diffracting light and the other state for allowing light to pass through. Each of the first set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light at an angle for propagation in the substrate. Each of the second set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light for display.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignees: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC., DIGILENS INC.Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, James H. Stanley, Francois Raynal, Robert D. Brown, James M. Tedesco, Wyatt L. Hendrick, Milan M. Popovich, Jonathan D. Waldern, Alastair J. Grant
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Patent number: 10488653Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods corresponding to addressing misalignment in display systems are provided. A method includes using a first microelectromechanical system (MEMS) mirror, directing a first signal from a first light source to an alignment tracking waveguide. The method further includes receiving by a first photosensor a first portion of the first signal via the alignment tracking waveguide and determining a first alignment indicator associated with the first portion of the first signal. The method further includes using a second MEMS mirror, directing a second signal from a second light source to the alignment tracking waveguide. The method further includes receiving by a second photosensor a second portion of the second signal via the alignment tracking waveguide and determining a second alignment indicator associated with the second portion of the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Richard A. Wall, Dmitry Reshidko, Joseph Lowney, Richard A. James, Steven J. Robbins
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Publication number: 20190155021Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods corresponding to addressing misalignment in display systems are provided. A method includes using a first microelectromechanical system (MEMS) mirror, directing a first signal from a first light source to an alignment tracking waveguide. The method further includes receiving by a first photosensor a first portion of the first signal via the alignment tracking waveguide and determining a first alignment indicator associated with the first portion of the first signal. The method further includes using a second MEMS mirror, directing a second signal from a second light source to the alignment tracking waveguide. The method further includes receiving by a second photosensor a second portion of the second signal via the alignment tracking waveguide and determining a second alignment indicator associated with the second portion of the second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Richard A. Wall, Dmitry Reshidko, Joseph Lowney, Richard A. James, Steven J. Robbins
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Patent number: 9274339Abstract: A worn display, includes a projector and at least one wearable diffraction grating member. The member includes an input end for receiving an image from a projector and a combiner end for receiving light from a scene and providing the image received at the input end and the light received from the outside scene to the user. The worn display can be used in aircraft applications to provide guidance information to a pilot. The diffraction grating member can have periscopic characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.Inventors: Robert D. Brown, Steven J. Robbins, Francois Raynal
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Patent number: 8902125Abstract: A reconfigurable handheld device includes a housing; a processor disposed within the housing; and a display system coupled to the processor and including a display area. The display system is configured to selectively provide one of a first image viewable via the display system at a normal viewing distance; a second image viewable via the display system proximate at least one eye of a user; and a third image generated by the display system and viewable via a remote surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, Francois Raynal
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Patent number: 8817350Abstract: An apparatus for providing an optical display includes an optical substrate for propagating light received from a light source, a first set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate, and a second set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate. Each diffractive element in the second set corresponds to a diffractive element in the first set. Each of the diffractive elements in the first and second sets is configured to switch between on and off states. One of the states is for diffracting light and the other state for allowing light to pass through. Each of the first set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light at an angle for propagation in the substrate. Each of the second set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light for display.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, James H. Stanley, Francois Raynal, Robert D. Brown, James M. Tedesco, Wyatt L. Hendrick, Milan M. Popovich, Jonathan D. Waldern, Alastair J. Grant
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Patent number: 8681073Abstract: A method of controlling a see-through display includes receiving a sensor signal. The sensor signal provides a representation of an image associated with a view of an outside scene. The method also includes receiving a video frame having pixels. Each of the pixels has a color and intensity. The method further includes changing the color or the intensity of selected pixels of the pixels in response to the sensor signal on a zonal or pixel basis.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, Michael W. Cofer, Kenneth A. Zimmerman, Michael J. Oldham, John G. Wilson
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Patent number: 8659826Abstract: A worn display, such as a head worn display, includes a projector and a periscopic system configured to be wearable. The periscopic system includes at least one diffraction grating member. The member includes an input end for receiving an image from a projector and a combiner end for receiving light from a scene and providing the image received at the input end and the light received from the outside scene to the user. The head worn display can be used in aircraft applications to provide guidance information to a pilot.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Brown, Steven J. Robbins, Francois Raynal
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Patent number: 8233204Abstract: An apparatus for providing an optical display includes an optical substrate for propagating light received from a light source, a first set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate, and a second set of one or more switchable diffractive elements in the substrate. Each diffractive element in the second set corresponds to a diffractive element in the first set. Each of the diffractive elements in the first and second sets is configured to switch between on and off states. One of the states is for diffracting light and the other state for allowing light to pass through. Each of the first set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light at an angle for propagation in the substrate. Each of the second set of diffractive elements is configured to diffract the light for display.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, James H. Stanley, Francois Raynal, Robert D. Brown, James M. Tedesco, Wyatt L. Hendrick