The present application is related to: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/892,057, filed on May 10, 2013, by Stratton et al., and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/864,991, filed on Apr. 17, 2013 by Tiana et al., incorporated herein by reference herein in their entireties and assigned to the assignee of the present application.
The present specification relates to displays. More particularly, the present specification relates to head up displays (HUDs).
Conventional HUDs utilize an image source and a combiner to provide an image (e.g., symbology, enhanced vision, etc.) to a user. The user (e.g., a pilot) can view the image on the combiner as well as an environmental scene through the combiner. Substrate guided HUDs have been proposed which use waveguide combiners to preserve eye box size while reducing lens size. U.S. Pat. No. 4,309,070 issued to St. Leger Searle and U.S. Pat. No. 4,711,512 issued to Upatnieks disclose waveguide HUDs.
HUDs can be susceptible to a loss of contrast ratio in certain environmental conditions. The loss of contrast ratio can be due to bright light in the environment often associated with direct lunar light, direct solar light, lunar reflection or solar reflection. The bright light can strike the combiner or other optical components and dominate the background and/or image or portions thereof. In substrate guided HUDs, the loss of contrast ratio can also be due to interference when the diffractive gratings in substrate waveguides are exposed to bright light.
The susceptibility to loss of contrast ratio is increased in glass cockpit environments, such as, those associated with tactical aircraft. For example, the bright light (e.g., from the sun, bright clouds, the moon and reflections) can directly strike the combiner or other optical components through the windshield, glass canopy, windows, etc. and overcome or saturate the background and/or image or portions thereof. The saturation can occur at specific points or areas on the combiner and does not necessarily affect the entire display. Conventional uses of tinted lens and visors can reduce background saturation, but do not adequately solve lower contrast ratio issues.
Accordingly, there is a need for a HUD that is less susceptible to lower contrast ratios caused by non-uniform bright light from the environment. Further still, there is a need for a HUD having a waveguide combiner that is less susceptible to solar and lunar specular reflection. There is also a need for a system and method of eliminating or mitigating image quality degradation due to bright light in the environment. Further still, there is a need for a combiner which can mitigate the effects of refractive saturation on image quality of a waveguide display. Further still, there is a need for an inexpensive, lightweight solution for preventing or reducing solar or lunar light saturation of the background scene.
An exemplary embodiment relates to a head up display (HUD) for use in an environment and for providing light from an image source. The head up display includes a sensor array, a combiner, and a dynamic gradient. The combiner can be configured to allow viewing of an outside scene and information from the image source. The dynamic gradient is disposed to selectably reduce or prevent transmission through the combiner of bright light from the environment observed by the sensor array.
Another exemplary embodiment relates to a method of providing information to a pilot in an environment. The method includes providing light associated with the information to a combiner, sensing a location of a bright light from the environment on the combiner, and attenuating the bright light reaching the combiner at the location.
Still another exemplary embodiment relates to a head up display. The head up display includes a saturation mitigator and a waveguide combiner including an input grating and an output grating. The saturation mitigator is disposed to prevent bright light from outside the waveguide combiner from being provided through the output grating and reaching an eye box. The saturation mitigator is selectably opaque of at least one area associated with a location of the bright light.
A further embodiment relates to a HUD. The HUD can include an image source, a sensor array, a combiner, and a dynamic gradient. The combiner is configured to allow viewing of an outside scene and information from the image source. The dynamic gradient is disposed to selectably reduce or prevent transmission of one or more bright lights sensed by the sensor array.
Exemplary embodiments are hereafter described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals denote like elements; and:
Before describing in detail the particular improved system and method, it should be observed that the invention includes, but is not limited to, a novel structural combination of optical components and not in the particular detailed configurations thereof. Accordingly, the structure, methods, functions, control and arrangement of components have been illustrated in the drawings by readily understandable block representations and schematic drawings, in order not to obscure the disclosure with structural details which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the description herein. Further, the invention is not limited to the particular embodiments depicted in the exemplary diagrams, but should be construed in accordance with the language in the claims.
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In operation, system 10 provides images from image source 20 to a pilot or other operator so that the pilot can simultaneously view the images and a real world scene. The images can include graphic and/or text information (e.g., flight path vector, target icons, etc.) related to avionic information in one embodiment. In addition, the images can include synthetic or enhanced vision images. In one embodiment, collimated light representing the image from image source 20 is projected onto combiner 40 by optics 30 so that the pilot can view the image conformally on the real world scene through combiner 40. In one embodiment, combiner 40 is preferably transparent for viewing the real world scene through main surfaces or sides 84 and 88.
System 10 advantageously reduces low contrast ratio issues related to bright light in the environment by sensing the location of the bright light in the environment with respect to eye position and attenuating the bright light using gradient 92 to reduce its effect on the image provided on combiner 40 in one embodiment. In one embodiment, processing circuit 47 dynamically controls areas on gradient 92 so that the areas associated with the location of the sensed bright light are more opaque (e.g., less transmissive in one embodiment) than the remainder of gradient 92. The processing circuit 47 can use gaze information or pupil location data from sensor 45 to determine the appropriate areas to make more opaque.
Combiner 40 can be a flat or curved, semi-reflective or holographic combiner. Combiner 40 can be disposed in a fixed location in the cockpit or can be a worn component. Image source 20 can be any device for providing an image including but not limited to a CRT display, an LED display, an active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD), etc. Image source 20 can be located in front of or behind combiner 40 with respect to the windshield in one embodiment.
Collimating optics 30 can be a projector disposed between combiner 40 and image source 20 in one embodiment. Collimating optics 30 can be a single optical component, such as a lens, or include multiple optical components. In one embodiment, collimating optics 30 are configured as a catadioptric collimator. In one embodiment, optics 30 together with an optically powered combiner 40 cooperate to provide the collimated light to the user. Collimating optics 30 can be any optical component or configuration of optical components that provide light (preferably collimated light) from image source 20 to combiner 40. Collimating optics 30 can be integrated with or spaced apart from image source 20 and/or combiner 40. Optics 30 can be an overhead projector.
Sensor 45 can be any device for determining head position or eye position. In one embodiment, sensor 45 can utilize infrared or other light to detect the area where the pupil of an eye of the user is looking. Sensor 45 can be part of a head tracking system in one embodiment. Sensor 45 can be an inward facing eye tracker in one embodiment. Sensor 45 can be a pupil sensor that provides accurate eye box position information in one embodiment. Sensor 45 can provide a gaze information signal or data to processing circuit 45.
Sensor 96 can be any device for determining a location of bright light in the environment. In one embodiment, sensor 96 can be a two or three axis photovoltaic sensor. In one embodiment, sensor 96 can be a visible light camera. The location of the bright light can be determined in two dimensions by sensor 96. Sensor 96 can provide a bright light location signal or data to processing circuit 47. The signal or data can provide an indication of the location of one or more bright lights in the environment in one embodiment. Sensor 96 can include an integrated circuit array of photovoltaic sensors to sense a relative position of the brightest points of light in the field-of-view of system 10 in one embodiment. Sensor 96 can include a processing circuit to filter, condition and/or process the data for processing circuit 47.
INS 99 can be any device for providing navigation information. In one embodiment, INS 99 can provide velocity and acceleration information associated with system 10 (e.g., associated with the aircraft to processing circuit 47). INS 99 can also provide positional information (e.g., heading, attitude, altitude, longitude, latitude, pitch, roll, etc.) to processing circuit 47 in one embodiment. Alternatively, other sensors or computers can provide navigation information to processing circuit 47.
Processing circuit 47 can be a computer (e.g., part of a HUD computer, flight computer, display computer, navigation computer, display computer, etc.) in one embodiment. Circuit 47 can be a standalone circuit or be integrated with other line replaceable units or computers. Processing circuit 47 can control gradient 92 in response to signals or data from one or more of sensor 45, sensor 96, and INS 99. In one embodiment, processing circuit 47 executes software to control gradient 92 to attenuate bright light virtually displayed on combiner 40.
The software executed on processing circuit 47 can utilize the data from sensor 45 and sensor array 96 to perform a process (e.g., process 700 described in
Software executed by processing circuit 47 can triangulate known positions of the sun or moon, the eye, and combiner 40 to provide map data. The map data can indicate bright light position relative to combiner 40. The bright light position can be a solar, lunar, or bright light position or related specular position as perceived by the pilot in one embodiment. Processing circuit 47 can provide a control signal or control data to dynamic gradient 92 so that dynamic gradient 92 will block or attenuate the area associated with the bright light striking combiner 40. In one embodiment, an angular area is blocked (e.g., an angular area of 0.5 degrees).
Gradient 92 can be any device for selectably blocking or attenuating bright light in response to a control signal or control data from circuit 47 in one embodiment. According to one embodiment, gradient 92 is a dynamic gradient for attenuating bright light from the environment and preventing such light from affecting the view of information on combiner 40. In one embodiment, gradient 92 can be a layer or layers that can attenuate bright light from the environment provided through combiner 40. Gradient 92 can be provided between combiner 40 and a windshield or other entry area for environmental bright light.
In one embodiment, gradient 92 is a liquid crystal or OLED film having pixels that can be set to levels of opaqueness. In one embodiment, gradient 92 can be an active matrix LCD or film. In another embodiment, the dynamic gradient is a dynamic neutral density (ND) filter. A neutral density filter can selectably have areas with a rating of 0 (no reduction of intensity) and 1 (a reduction of intensity by a factor of 10), with a rating of 0 and 2, 0 and 3, etc. Alternatively, a neutral filter can have areas of 1 or 2, 1 or 3, etc. In one embodiment, gradient 92 is a layer or medium that includes dynamically controlled polarized layers. Gradient 92 can be disposed directly on combiner 40 or spaced apart from combiner 40.
Gradient 92 (e.g. dynamic filter) filter can have areas which are selectable for providing attenuation so that only an exclusion area associated with the area where bright light would strike combiner 40 is opaque. The area is preferably in a shape corresponding to the shape of the light and is approximately a percentage level larger to prevent corona effects (e.g., 10% larger). Accordingly, bright outside light is not allowed to pass and yet projected symbology/images are unaffected on combiner 40.
The term bright light refers to a light having sufficient intensity to adversely affect the image quality (e.g., contrast ratio) provided by system 10. For example, the reduction of solar intensity will greatly increase contrast ratio and allow the pilot to continue to use the entire field-of-view of the HUD without loss of capability in daylight and moonlight operating conditions in one embodiment.
Given the high velocities in flight, a target on combiner 40 will not likely hide in a particular location due to specular point or solar blockage for a very long time. Targets will most likely pass through the areas allowing the pilot to see the target as it passes through in one embodiment. Accordingly, matching the area of the exclusion (e.g., opaque) area to the size of the bright light provides advantages.
With reference to
HUD system 100 includes INS 199 (similar to INS 99), gradient 192 (similar to gradient 92), collimating optics 130, eye sensor 145 (similar to sensor 45), a sensor 196 (similar to sensor 96), a processing circuit 147 (similar to circuit 47), an image source 120 and a substrate waveguide combiner 140 in one embodiment. Image source 120 can be any device for providing an image including but not limited to a CRT display, an LED display, an active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode, laser illuminator, etc. In one embodiment, image source 120 is a micro LCD assembly or liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) display and can provide linearly polarized light. Image source 120 can include a laser or LED backlight.
In operation, HUD system 110 provides images from image source 120 to a pilot or other operator so that the pilot can simultaneously view the images and a real world scene. The images can include graphic and/or text information (e.g., flight path vector, target icons, etc.) related to avionic information in one embodiment. In addition, the images can include synthetic or enhanced vision images. In one embodiment, collimated light representing the image from image source 120 is provided on substrate waveguide combiner 140 so that the pilot can view the image conformally on the real world scene through substrate waveguide combiner 140. Similar to system 10 discussed with reference to
Collimating optics 130 can be disposed between substrate waveguide combiner 140 and image source 120. Collimating optics 130 can be a single optical component, such as a lens, or include multiple optical components. In one embodiment, collimating optics 130 are configured as a catadioptric collimator. Collimating optics 130 can be any optical component or configuration of optical components that provide light (preferably collimated light) from image source 120 to substrate waveguide combiner 140. Collimating optics 130 can be integrated with or spaced apart from image source 120 and/or substrate waveguide combiner 140.
Substrate waveguide combiner 140 can be a single glass plate or can be made from two or more fixed glass plates. Substrate waveguide combiner 140 can have a variety of shapes including generally rectangular, oval, circular, tear drop-shaped, hexagonal, rectangular with rounded corners, square-shaped, etc. Combiner 140 can include a coupler 142 and a coupler 144.
Couplers 142 and 144 can be input and output coupling gratings that provide excellent image quality and acceptable brightness in one embodiment. Couplers 142 and 144 are implemented as any type of diffractive element (e.g., dichromated gratings, holographic, Bragg gratings, or blazed surface relief gratings) in one embodiment. Couplers 142 and 144 can be implemented according to a number of techniques including but not limited to mechanical reproduction, holographic formation, embossing, casting (e.g., into a polymer resin), or lithography.
In operation, substrate waveguide combiner 140 advantageously receives light from image source 120 provided through collimating optics 130 at an input 172 and provides light to a user at its output 174. Image source 120 provides information using a single color of light (e.g., green light approximately between 500 and 550 nanometers (nm)) in one embodiment. Light provided to substrate waveguide 40 is preferably linearly S-polarized or P-polarized and collimated in one embodiment. Alternatively, other polarization, multiple colors, or other colors at different wavelengths can be utilized without departing from the scope of the invention. Optics 130 can have an output disposed directly adjacent or attached to coupler 142 in one embodiment.
Substrate waveguide combiner 140 performs two operations in one preferred embodiment. First, substrate waveguide combiner 140 is disposed to provide a medium for transporting light by total internal reflection from input 172 to output 174. Light is reflected multiple times off of opposing main sides 184 and 188 of combiner 140 as it travels from input 172 to output 174. Second, substrate waveguide combiner 140 operates as a combiner allowing the user to view the light from image source 120 at output 174 and light from the real world scene through sides 184 and 188.
Light from collimating optics 130 first strikes coupler 142 at input 172 on side 184 of substrate waveguide combiner 140. Coupler 142 diffracts light toward the length of combiner 140 so that it travels by total internal reflection to output 174 on side 184. At output 174, coupler 144 diffracts the light toward the user and out of the substrate waveguide combiner 140.
Couplers 142 and 144 are disposed on respective opposing sides 184 and 188 of substrate waveguide 140 in one embodiment. Couplers 142 and 144 can also be formed on the same side 184 of or within waveguide combiner 140 in one alternative embodiment. Couplers 142 and 144 can be disposed respectively on sides 188 and 184 of waveguide combiner 140, within waveguide combiner 140 or both on the same side 188 of waveguide combiner 140 in other alternative embodiments.
Couplers 142 and 144 are preferably disposed in respective areas that are rectangular in shape and have the same width as each other in one embodiment. Alternatively, couplers 142 and 44 can have different widths. Coupler 144 has a greater height than coupler 142 in one embodiment. Without the operation of processing circuit 47 and gradient 192, combiner 140 may be susceptible to refractive saturation through gradients due to coupler 144 diffracting light from the environment into the eye box.
Gradient 192 can be provided as a layer over a side 184 of combiner 140 in one embodiment. Gradient 92 can be provided over an area associated with coupler 144 in one embodiment. System parameters and design criteria can affect the placement of gradient 192.
Systems 10 and 100 can utilize partial and dynamic exclusion of saturated areas according to processes similar to machine vision systems (e.g., earth observing satellites, helio dynamic observing satellites, etc.) Advantageously, systems 10 and 100 can also take into account the placement of the human vision to provide more precise placement of saturation areas.
With reference to
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At an operation 702, processing circuit 147 receives sensor data from sensor 196. The data from sensor 196 indicates the position of the sun 102 (or other bright light) with respect to the position of combiner 140 (or the aircraft on which system 100 is employed).
Processing circuit 147 can sense the brightest portions in the field of view of sensor 196 and send telemetry data to tracking software associated with circuit 147. The brightest portions can be determined by comparing to a threshold. The threshold can be a fixed value or related to an average value (e.g., more than 20%, 40%, or 60% higher than the average).
At an operation 704, processing circuit 147 receives eye tracking data associated with eye sensor 145. Eye sensor 147 senses the position of the pupil and provides data to software 147 so that tracking can occur.
At an operation 706, processing circuit 147 uses the sensor telemetry data from sensor 196 to determine where the bright light source (e.g., the sun, moon, bright cloud, etc.) is with respect to the aircraft. Processing circuit 147 can utilize data from INS 199 or other sensors to receive velocity and acceleration data (velocity and acceleration deltas). Triangulations with known positions of the sun, the eye and combiner 140 are utilized to provide a map relative to combiner 140 with the sun position (and other specular positions as necessary) as perceived by the pilot.
Processing circuit 147 can use a Kalman filter to translate into pixel space on the combiner 140 in one embodiment. In one embodiment, gradient 192 has a 1000×1000 pixels or more. Alternatively, a lower number of pixels can be utilized. Processing circuit 147 provides signals or data to gradient 192 to block or otherwise attenuate the area associated with the sun 102 at an operation 708.
With reference to
HUD system 600 is comprised of a projector 602. Projector 602 is provided beneath a top surface glare shield 610 in one embodiment. Substrate waveguide combiner 640 can be disposed through a glare shield 610 such that the input end of substrate waveguide 640 is beneath glare shield.
Projector 602 can include image source 620 and collimating optics 630. Image source 620 can include a backlight 612 which can be an LED backlight in one embodiment. Image source 620 can also include display 614 which can be an active matrix LCD, although other types of image sources 620 are available according to alternative embodiments.
In one embodiment, projector 602 is an LCOS based system including a beam splitter 652, an LED or laser illuminator 650, and an LCOS display in the position of display 614. An image shaping lens 654 is provided between illuminator 650 and beam splitter 652. Beam splitter 652 reflects polarized (e.g., s-polarized) light and provides the light to display 614 which selectively rotates the polarization to p-polarized light in one embodiment. The p-polarized light is provided through beam splitter 652 and collimating optics 630.
Collimating optics 630 includes a lens 615, a mirror 616 and a lens 618 in one embodiment. Lens 615, mirror 616 and lens 618 are configured to provide collimated light to couplers 642 and 644. Optics 630 can be embodied in various forms including more or fewer components. HUD system 600 can have a bent waveguide combiner configuration in one embodiment.
It is understood that while the detailed drawings, specific examples, material types, thicknesses, dimensions, and particular values given provide a preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the preferred exemplary embodiment is for the purpose of illustration only. The method and apparatus of the invention is not limited to the precise details and conditions disclosed. For example, although specific types of optical component, dimensions and angles are mentioned, other components, dimensions and angles can be utilized. Various changes may be made to the details disclosed without departing from the spirit of the invention which is defined by the following claims.
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