Stephen A Pombo

US Patent:

6421031, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Feb 24, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/028730

Inventors:

Peter A. Ronzani - Los Gatos CA 95030
Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA 95023
Ronald Gale - Sharon MA 02067
Stephen Pombo - Sunnyvale CA 94089

International Classification:

G02B 2714

US Classification:

345 8, 359630

Abstract:

A camera display system displays information via a matrix display element mounted within a housing that is positioned relative to at least eye of a user. The display is connected to a video or image sensor such that the user can view information or images shown on the display. The display can be mounted to a housing so that the user can move the display in and out of the users field of view.

US Patent:

6424321, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Dec 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/579415

Inventors:

Peter A. Ronzani - Los Gatos CA
Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA
Stephen Pombo - Sunnyvale CA
Rodney Bumgardner - Cupertino CA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345 8, 345 7, 345 87, 345102

Abstract:

A compact, light weight head mounted display in which a pair of matrix display elements are mounted within a housing. The display utilizes a pair of arms or stems that are rotatable mounted to the housing such that the user can pivot each arm from a folded position into an open position. The arms can be spring mounted onto the housing to secure the display to the users head and can also incorporate earphones that can be retracted into each arm when not in use.

US Patent:

6448944, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Jul 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/119274

Inventors:

Peter A. Ronzani - Los Gatos CA
Stephen Pombo - Sunnyvale CA
Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345 8, 345 7

Abstract:

A compact, light weight head mounted display in which a pair of matrix display elements are mounted within a housing. The display utilizes a pair of arms or stems that are rotatable mounted to the housing such that the user can pivot each arm from a folded position into an open position. The arms can be spring mounted onto the housing to secure the display to the users head and can also incorporate earphones that can be retracted into each arm when not in use.

US Patent:

D464971, Oct 29, 2002

Filed:

Jul 7, 1998

Appl. No.:

29/090339

Inventors:

Stephen A. Pombo - Campbell CA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14432

US Patent:

6486862, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

May 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/853630

Inventors:

Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA
John C. C. Fan - Chestnut Hill MA
Stephen A. Pombo - Campbell CA
Matthew Zavracky - Plympton MA
Rodney Bumgardner - Cupertino CA
Alan Richard - Wrentham MA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G09G 336

US Classification:

345 88, 345 87

Abstract:

The invention relates to a micro display system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a hand held communication display device. The system can employ an LED illumination system and cellular communication or processor circuits within a compact housing to provide communication devices such as pagers, telephones, televisions, and hand held computer or card reader devices with a compact high resolution data and/or video display.

US Patent:

6559825, May 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/838420

Inventors:

Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA
John C. C. Fan - Chestnut Hill MA
Stephen A. Pombo - Campbell CA
Matthew Zavracky - Plympton MA
Rodney Bumgardner - Cupertino CA
Alan Richard - Wrentham MA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G09G 336

US Classification:

345102, 345 82, 345211, 340 732

Abstract:

The invention relates to a microdisplay system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a hand held communication display device. The system can employ an LED illumination system and cellular communication or processor circuits within a compact housing to provide communication devices such as pagers, telephones, televisions, and hand held computer or card reader devices with a compact high resolution data and/or video display.

US Patent:

6677936, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Sep 30, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/942272

Inventors:

Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA
John C. C. Fan - Chestnut Hill MA
Stephen A. Pombo - Campbell CA
Matthew Zavracky - Plympton MA
Rodney Bumgardner - San Jose CA
Alan Richard - Wrentham MA
Wen-Foo Chern - Wayland MA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345211, 345102, 345 88, 34833301, 34833313, 396374

Abstract:

The invention relates to a microdisplay system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a viewfinder in a electronic image record system such as a digital camera or video camera. The matrix display can be transmissive or reflective using sequential lighting. The system can use an alternating common voltage which allows reduced power consumption. In addition an internal heating system in the display allows the system to be used at low temperatures.

US Patent:

6683584, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Jul 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/195918

Inventors:

Peter A. Ronzani - Los Gatos CA
Jeffrey Jacobsen - Hollister CA
Ronald Gale - Sharon MA
Stephen Pombo - Sunnyvale CA

Assignee:

Kopin Corporation - Taunton MA

International Classification:

G02B 2714

US Classification:

345 8, 359630

Abstract:

A camera display system displays information via a matrix display element mounted within a housing that is positioned relative to at least eye of a user. The display is connected to a video or image sensor such that the user can view information or images shown on the display. The display can be mounted to a housing so that the user can move the display in and out of the users field of view.