Full-color retinal-projection near-eye display using a multiplexing-encoding holographic method

We propose a novel method to construct an optical see-through retinal-projection near-eye display using the Maxwellian view and a holographic method. To provide a dynamic full-color virtual image, a single phase-only spatial light modulator (SLM) was employed in conjunction with a multiplexing-encoding holographic method. Holographic virtual images can be directly projected onto the retina using an optical see-through eyepiece. The virtual image is sufficiently clear when the crystal lens can focus at different depths; the presented method can resolve convergence and accommodation conflict during the use of near-eye displays. To verify the proposed method, a proof-of-concept prototype was developed to provide vivid virtual images alongside real-world ones. (C) 2021 Optical Society of America under the terms of the OSA Open Access Publishing Agreement

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The novel method proposed in this study utilizes Maxwellian view and holographic techniques to construct an optical see-through retinal-projection near-eye display, providing clear dynamic full-color virtual images and resolving convergence and accommodation conflicts during use.