U.S. patent application number 13/540991 was filed with the patent office on 2012-11-01 for system, method, and device for producing, transmitting and displaying images in holographic form of up to three dimensions.
This patent application is currently assigned to VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING, INC.. Invention is credited to Henry McKelvey, Jimmie D. PETERMAN, Rosa M. Underwood, Emory L. YOUNG.
Application Number | 20120274999 13/540991 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43730289 |
Filed Date | 2012-11-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120274999 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
McKelvey; Henry ; et
al. |
November 1, 2012 |
SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING, TRANSMITTING AND
DISPLAYING IMAGES IN HOLOGRAPHIC FORM OF UP TO THREE DIMENSIONS
Abstract
A system, method, and device for producing, transmitting and
displaying images in holographic form of up to three dimensions.
Information representative of a three dimensional image can be
converted into three-dimensional positional data. The
three-dimensional position data can be converted into an
electromagnetic field which can be received by nanomachines
configured to adjust position in accordance with the
electromagnetic field and including mirrored endpoints for
reflecting light. The nanomachines can adjust position in three
dimensions so that the mirrored endpoints reflect light in a manner
that reproduces the three dimensional image in holographic
form.
Inventors: |
McKelvey; Henry; (Capitol
Heights, MD) ; Underwood; Rosa M.; (Washington,
DC) ; PETERMAN; Jimmie D.; (Glenndale, MD) ;
YOUNG; Emory L.; (Reisterstown, MD) |
Assignee: |
VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING,
INC.
Basking Ridge
NJ
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Family ID: |
43730289 |
Appl. No.: |
13/540991 |
Filed: |
July 3, 2012 |
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12561815 |
Sep 17, 2009 |
8228575 |
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13540991 |
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Current U.S.
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359/9 ;
977/742 |
Current CPC
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H04N 13/365 20180501;
Y10S 977/742 20130101 |
Class at
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359/9 ;
977/742 |
International
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G03H 1/08 20060101
G03H001/08 |
Claims
1. A device, comprising: a mirrored endpoint; a sheet base, wherein
the sheet base is doped; at least one carbon nanotube connecting
the mirrored endpoint and the sheet base; wherein the doped sheet
base allows an induced magnetism to encode a positional flux value
to it.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the encoded positional
flux value allows the nanomachine the ability to track its polar
opposite and be drawn to that location.
3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the encoded positional
flux value is defined in terms of three dimensions.
5. The device according to claim 1, further comprising nine carbon
nanotubes connecting the mirrored endpoint and the sheet base.
6. The device according to claim 5, wherein one of the nine carbon
nanotubes serves as a pivot point for the mirrored endpoint.
7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the carbon nanotube
that serves as a pivot point is configured to expand but not
contract.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This present patent application is a divisional of U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 12/561,815, filed Sep. 17, 2009,
entitled "A System, Method, and Device for Producing, Transmitting
and Displaying Images in Holographic Form of Up to Three
Dimensions." The disclosure of this priority application is hereby
incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[0002] Conventionally, real-time video communications is performed
using a flat screen image display device or some other device
configured to display two-dimensional video. Conventional video
communications systems and devices are not able to transmit,
receive, or display three-dimensional videos using holographic
images.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0003] The present invention, together with further objects and
advantages, may best be understood by reference to the following
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in
the several figures of which like reference numerals identify like
elements, and in which:
[0004] FIG. 1(a) is a depiction of a plurality of nanomachines
distributed on an electromagnetic field;
[0005] FIG. 1(b) is a flowchart illustrating steps for producing,
transmitting, and displaying images in holographic form of up to
three dimensions in accordance with exemplary embodiment;
[0006] FIG. 2(a) illustrates the formation of a nanomachine using
nanotube technology utilizing doped carbon tubes with iron based
nano powder;
[0007] FIG. 2(b) is a depiction of a DC magnetic field inducer
magnetizing a doped nanotube;
[0008] FIG. 2(c) is a depiction of a DC magnetic field inducer
magnetizing a heavily doped base;
[0009] FIG. 3(a) is a block diagram illustrating a system and
method for communicating instructions from a transmitting device,
via RF transmission, to a nanomachine;
[0010] FIG. 3(b) is a block diagram illustrating a system and
method for communicating instructions from a transmitting device,
via optical transmission, to a nanomachine;
[0011] FIG. 4(a) is a block diagram illustrating a receiving device
for receiving vector data information data transmitted via an RF
signal;
[0012] FIG. 4(b) is a block diagram illustrating a receiving device
for receiving vector data information transmitted optically;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a block diagram depicting the creation of light
reflecting form for use in a communications device;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a graphic depiction of a device configured to
deliver the 3-D holographic form signal.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0015] Preferred embodiments provide for the use of nano-machines
to produce, transmit, and receive images in holographic form of up
to three dimensions to provide the consumer with an `in person`
experience.
[0016] The nanomachines may receive instructions in the form of
Quantum Bit ("Q-bit") words, which may be a quantum superposition
of the normal binary bit. This usage allows for the delivery of
vector information. The nanomachines are RF or optically responsive
to allow them to take form with the use of radio waves or optical
energy. The communication is essentially a simple positional
reference that follows the course of the formation wave (i.e.
signal that the nanomachines line up on) derived from the use of
the vector information.
[0017] The command structure allows for the positioning of the
nano-machine and its mirrored back to reflect light at a particular
angle. The commands that the nano-machine may have to interpret are
up, down, left, and right. Using the vector information supplied by
the Q-bit, it is possible to add depth to the simple commands by
issuing longitude, latitude, and magnitude information thus making
the nano-machine capable of moving along the X axis, Y axis, and Z
axis.
[0018] Hence the command structure may be represented by a series
of relational coordinates along the needed axes and structured in
the following fashion: (direction:degree) (1:0.0), (0:0), (00:0),
(11:0). By varying the directional coordinates a nanomachine may be
directed to a defined spot on the form generated by the vector data
in conjunction with the device creating the form.
[0019] An image that is to be represented may be scanned, and
vector data may be determined. The vector data may then be
transmitted to a receiving device. Once transmitted, the receiving
device may interpret the vector information so that the image can
be reconstructed in a three-dimensional, holographic form.
[0020] Holographic images may be formed using nano machines as the
mirrored surface which is needed to form the holographic image.
Mirror adjustment is achieved by using vector data resulting in
light shown on a reflective surface producing a three dimensional
holographic effect.
[0021] FIG. 1(a) depicts multiple nanomachines 120 distributed on
an electromagnetic field 110.
[0022] FIG. 1(b) is a flowchart illustrating steps for producing,
transmitting, and displaying images in holographic form of up to
three dimensions in accordance with exemplary embodiments. As
illustrated in blocks 130, 132, and 134, when a transmitting device
first scans an image it may assign vector data to the image points
and it may then calculate how many nanomachines may be needed to
form the reflective form needed to create a holographic form. As
illustrated in block 136, an algorithm may use this
already-calculated information to create axis information that may
become the basis for vector data, which may then be transmitted to
a receiving device as illustrated in block 138. As shown in block
140, the receiving device may use an internal algorithm engine to
interpret the transmitted vector information by reconstructing the
original data and applying it to the formation of the intended 3-D
image. Thus, the vector data may be interpreted via the use of
algorithms at the transmitter and at the receiver.
[0023] At block 142, nanomachines may receive instructions from the
receiver indicating a three-dimensional positional reference. The
positional reference may also include an angle of tilt for the
mirror portion of the nanomachine. The angle of tilt may allow the
nanomachine to reflect light at a given angle. These instructions
may be in the form of Q-bit words. The instructions received by the
nanomachines may impart a particular flux index on the nanomachine
which may determine the three-dimensional position data of the
nanomachine. In other words, the three-dimensional positional data
of the nanomachines and the angle of the mirror may be tracked
using a flux index value. The one or more nanomachines, as
illustrated in block 144, may adjust accordingly to produce a
reflective holographic form.
[0024] FIG. 2(a) illustrates the formation of a nanomachine using
nanotube technology utilizing doped carbon tubes with iron based
nano powder.
[0025] The nanomachine may include a mirrored surface 205. Mirrored
surface 205 may reflect a degree of light.
[0026] The nanomachine may include a nanotube sheet base 215. The
mirrored surface 205 and the nanotube sheet base 215 may be
connected by nanotubes 210. By way of non-limiting example,
mirrored surface 205 and sheet base 215 may be connected by nine
nanotubes. The center nanotube may serve as a pivot point, and, as
such, it may only expand and not contract. The remaining nanotubes
may be configured to expand and contract.
[0027] Nanotubes 210 may be lightly doped carbon nanotubes.
Nanotubes 210 may be controlled and aligned using a magnetic field
through the use of a metallic powder (nano powder). The nanotubes
210 may be single-walled graphite. Such carbon nanotubes may have a
diameter of about one nanometer, with a tube length that may be
substantially greater than the diameter. In some embodiments,
multiple-walled carbon nanotubes may be utilized. A multi-walled
nanotube includes a graphite layer rolled to form a tube that has
multiple layers. Carbon nanotubes are described by way of
non-limiting example. Nanotubes useful for the disclosed apparatus,
system, and methods may be prepared using any material known to be
useful for conducting electricity.
[0028] Nanopowder may be used to dope the intrinsic carbon
nanotubes and make the tubes susceptible to control via a magnetic
field. The alignment may be done in 3-D by using a Q-bit. A Q-bit
is a unit of quantum information. A Q-bit is similar to a classical
bit in that both can have two possible values, namely, 0 or 1. The
difference is that a classical bit must be 0 or 1, but a Q-bit can
be 0, 1, or a quantum superposition of both.
[0029] As a result, a Q-bit may be used in the realization of a 3-D
representation of a 2-D concept. In other words, the nano tubes can
be structured to respond to not only 1's and 0's but the
superposition of the two digits. This may allow the nanotubes to be
aligned such that they are attracted to their exact polar opposite
as it may exist in a 3-D structure. Thus, rather than controlling
the nanotubes only on an X-axis and a Y-axis, the nanotubes are
allowed to have their own magnetic field. The nanotube in question
would thus have a field added or subtracted from it that allows for
a direct correlation to its polar opposite, which may cause an
automatic attraction to that point.
[0030] FIG. 2(b) is a depiction of a DC magnetic field inducer
magnetizing a doped nanotube. DC magnetic field inducer 220 may
magnetize the doped nanotubes and allow the tube to contract or
expand to position the mirror 205 according to the flux value
needed to provide proper positioning of the mirror surface. As
stated above, a center nanotube may be configured as a pivot and
may only expand and not contract.
[0031] FIG. 2(c) is a depiction of a DC magnetic field inducer
magnetizing a heavily doped base. The nanotube sheet base 215 may
be a woven base and may be heavily doped. A heavily doped sheet
base may allow induced magnetism to encode a positional flux value
to it. This may provide the nano machine with the ability to track
its polar opposite and be drawn to that location.
[0032] DC magnetic field inducer 225 may magnetize the heavily
doped base 215 with flux value that will allow for the nano machine
to track its position, which may be the polar opposite to the flux
value. The nanocomposite materials useful for the apparatus and
methods of the disclosure may be anisotropic due to the alignment
of the nanotubes. Nanotubes may be dispersed or aligned by any
method known for preparing such materials. For example, the
nanotubes may be fixed with a magnetic element and then dispersed
within a liquid or highly plastic base material. The base material
may then be subjected to a magnetic field to align the nanotubes
and then curing the base material to maintain the alignment of the
nanotubes.
[0033] FIGS. 3(a), 3(b), 4(a), and 4(b) are block diagrams
illustrating the components and procedures for transmitting and
receiving nanomachine instructions.
[0034] To realize the communication process, it must be understood
that nano-technology is on the order of an atom or small grouping
of atoms. Communications with nano-technology may utilize simple
commands either delivered in the infrared or RF energy spectrum.
Additionally, the individual nano-machine may have to have a simple
instruction set (i.e. up, down, left, and right). The use of
distributed processing may allow for a well-defined control of
movement within designated parameters.
[0035] FIG. 3(a) is a block diagram illustrating a system and
method for communicating instructions from a transmitting device,
via RF transmission, to a nanomachine. An imaging device configured
to create 3-D images may scan an object or scene that is to be
represented as a hologram. The imaging device may create X, Y, and
Z vector data. The X, Y, and Z vector data--which are illustrated
in blocks 305, 310, and 315, respectively--may represent the
positional coordinate data needed to reproduce the scanned image.
Vector data multiplexer 320 may multiplex the X vector data 305, Y
vector data 310, and Z vector data 315 to create multiplexed X, Y,
and Z vector data. Vector data modulator 325 may modulate the
vector data onto a carrier wave, which may be generated by carrier
wave generator 330. RF transmitter 335 may then transmit the
carrier wave containing the modulated vector data to a RF
receiver
[0036] FIG. 3(b) is a diagram illustrating a system and method for
communicating instructions from a transmitting device, via optical
transmission, to a nanomachine. FIG. 3(b) differs from FIG. 3(a)
only in that the vector data is being transmitted optically rather
than by RF transmission. To facilitate the optical transmission, RF
junction point 340 may remove harmonics from an RF signal.
Electrical to optical converter 345 may then convert the RF signal
into an optical signal. The optical signal may then be sent via an
individual LED or Laser, or via an LED array.
[0037] FIG. 4(a) is a block diagram illustrating a receiving device
for receiving vector data information data transmitted via an RF
signal. RF receiver 405 may receive a transmitted RF signal
containing vector data representations of nanomachine instructions.
RF receiver 405, by way of non-limiting example, be an antenna
device. Vector phase detector 410 may receive the RF signal along
with a signal produced by local oscillator 415 and may detect the
phase of the received RF signal. The phase detection step allows
for the algebraic expression of the X, Y, and Z signals to be
extracted from the RF signal. The algebraic expression is useful in
that it represents the multiplexed signal, which can then be
demultiplexed. Vector data multiplexer 420 may demultiplex the
phase-detected signal into X, Y, and Z vector data. Blocks 425,
430, and 435 may be signal amplifiers for the X, Y, and Z vector
data, which may correspond to X, Y, and Z vector data 305, 310, and
315 created by an imaging device and discussed above with respect
to FIG. 3(a) and FIG. 3(b)
[0038] Nanomachine subprocessor 440 may include a nanomachine
control algorithm engine. This nanomachine control algorithm engine
may be a software device that may assign a nanomachine to a
particular vector point using the responsive architecture of the
nanomachine. The nanomachine subprocessor 440 may then convert the
X, Y, and Z vector data into an electromagnetic field and deliver
the vector positional data to the at least one nanomachine.
[0039] Once the nanomachines receive their location vectors they
can then form on the pattern that is generated by the receiver
device and thus would create a form. The vector may be checked for
correctness and then instructions may be sent to the nanomachines
to carry out the assigned positioning.
[0040] FIG. 4(b) is a block diagram illustrating a receiving device
for receiving vector data information transmitted optically. FIG.
4(b) differs from FIG. 4(a) in that the modulated carrier wave is
transmitted, and received optically, rather than by RF
transmission. Optical to electrical converter 406 may convert the
optical signal into an RF signal. RF amplifier 408 may remove any
errors which may have occurred in the transition from the optical
signal to electrical signal at Optical to electrical converter
406.
[0041] The nanomachine may be responsive to a Q-bit format. As
previously described, Q-bits are units of quantum information that
can be expressed as bits (0 or 1) or as a linear superposition of
these states. For example, if a particle can be in position A and
position B, it can also be in a state where it is an amount "4i/10"
(Where i is a variable) in position A and an amount "9/10" in
position B. Therefore, from this we can determine that. A (0) and B
(1) can have amplitude components (4i/10) and (9/10) (Where i is a
variable).
[0042] If RF is used the nano-machine could be configured as a
simple radio device which takes and moves the information according
to the data sent to the nano-machine. With this method, the
nanomachine should understand the RF information and be able to
detect and demodulate the RF to interpret the command. Another
embodiment which may be implemented with less complicated systems
is to have the nano-machine developed with an RF responsive system.
Meaning that when exposed to RF, the nanomachines take positions
relative to the algebraic expression of the RF signal or an
approximation of that signal. This being the case, it may be
possible to generate an X, Y, and Z axis signal that the
nanomachines form.
[0043] FIG. 5 is a block diagram depicting the creation of light
reflecting form for use in a communications device. After receiving
the data from the transmitter, and the application of the data to
the algorithm, the receiving device may then instruct the
nanomachines where to go on the form created by the X, Y, and Z
vectors. The form is electromagnetic in nature and will provide the
needed platform from which the nanomachines can react and follow
the preset positional data. The nanomachines will be able to know
their proper destination position based on the data received from
the transmitter. By using the vector data the nanomachines can
configure themselves to the electromagnetic form.
[0044] An incoming signal from transmitter shown at block 505 is
sent to X, Y, Z axis separator 510. The incoming signal from the
transmitter may refer to energy from the display equipment itself
(i.e. the equipment generating the electromagnetic platform). The
X, Y, Z axis separator 510 may receive the incoming signal and may
serve the purpose of only allowing the individual axis to exist in
that generator. X, Y, and Z axis generator 515, 520, and 525 may
perform a process called summing and filtering which may sum the
various signals together and then filter the summed result so that
only the desired signal remains.
[0045] X, Y, and Z axis matrices 530, 535, and 540 may create a
smoother electromagnetic field and reduce the probability of
attracted elements becoming grouped together in bunches. This
phenomenon is sometimes referred to as "clustering" or "clumping."
Axis combiner and preprocessor 545 may refer to an electromagnetic
generator in the image array for the X and Y images. The axis
combiner and preprocessor 545 may conver the X, Y, and Z data from
the matrix into higher powered electrical signals that are then
converted into electromagnetic waves by X, Y, and Z arrays. Axis
combiner and preprocessor 545 may also serve as the point at which
the X, Y, and Z signals are processed back to their algebraic
equivalent for amplification and delivery to the array, which will
create the 3-D magnetic field.
[0046] Electromagnetic field image 570 is the combination of an X
and a Y axis image and two Z axes, one Z axis positioned opposite
the X axis and another Z axis positioned opposite the Y axis. This
configuration may allow for an additional degree of freedom a
nanomachine may be positionally shifted.
[0047] FIG. 6 is a graphic depiction of a device configured to
deliver the 3-D holographic signal. Control pad area 610,
nanomachine storage area 615, and angled 3-D image projector 620
may work in conjunction with one another to produce a holographic
image.
[0048] The control pad area 610 may be a control area for users to
adjust various characteristics of the holographic image.
Nanomachine storage area 615 may store inductors that may
pre-position the mirrored endpoints of the nanomachines and create
the field on the individual nanomachine platforms which is the
polar opposite of the of the field corresponding to the appropriate
position for the nanomachine. Angled 3-D image projector 620 may
create an electromagnetic field that the nanomachines from the
nanomachine storage area 615 may position themselves on when the
electromagnetic image platform is activated.
[0049] The electromagnetic image generation platform may be a
series of electromagnets or magnets controlled with an electrical
field. Once turned on, it may create the actual electromagnetic
form. Then after activation of the nanomachines, the nanomachines
may then be released into the field. The nanomachines may be drawn
to their polar opposite charge, which is the proper position to
reflect light and allow for the display of a three dimensional
image. The actual image may then be projected on to the nanomachine
and then this may create the optical image being viewed.
[0050] In the preceding specification, various preferred
embodiments have been described with references to the accompanying
drawings. It will, however, be evident that various modifications
and changes may be made thereto, and additional embodiments may be
implemented, without departing from the broader scope of invention
as set forth in the claims that follow. The specification and
drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative rather
than restrictive sense.
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