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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2020
Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, MI (US);
Joshua D. Lintz, Allendale, MI (US);
Kurtis L. Geerlings, Zeeland, MI (US);
Xiaoxu Niu, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Matthew W. Remijn, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Adam R. Heintzelman, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Ryan B. Balili, Holland, MI (US);
GENTEX CORPORATION, Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
An imaging system may comprise a first lens and a second lens; at least one light valve; and an image sensor in optical communication with the light valve. The first lens may be in optical communication with the light valve; and the second lens may be in optical communication with the light valve. The light valve may be configured to have a first polarization state and a second polarization state. The first polarization state may allow light to pass through the light valve and the second polarization state may reflect light that strikes the light valve.