Project implementation is supported by the Central Financing and Contracting Agency project No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151
March 31, 2023
Lightspace Technologies together with EUROLCDS have successfully finished Q1 of 2023 in the project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
During Q1 of 2023 the focus of Lightspace team was devoted to integration actions of high-resolution spatial light modulator, yielding at least 30% increase in image resolution. Optical, mechanical and electronics designs were steered accordingly. Team has engaged in conversation with the manufacturer of spatial light modulators to discuss hardware and firmware design aspects to reach required stability and frame rate. Alongside design actions on low-current constant current drivers for chosen laser diodes are continuing.
Research of a hybrid optics design solution to accommodate several spatial light modulators – thus minimizing risk of prototype demonstrator, is carried out alongside other actions.
Different prismatic beam uniformizer element prototyping approaches were considered – different glass processing machine manufacturers have been engaged to jointly evaluate viability of proposed solutions.
Work on perfecting lamination procedures to yield stock for prismatic element prototyping has been continuing.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe 3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of 204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies, and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR
December 31, 2022
Lightspace Technologies in partnership with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q4 of 2022 in the project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
During Q4of 2022there was finished previously prepared sample testing and problem detection. Basing on results design has been summarized and work on design update, new material selection and new testing batch preparation have been carried out.
Participation in scientific conference Digital holography and 3D imaging 2022 has resulted in scientific article “Compact solid-state multi-focal display engine for near-eye applications” publishing in Optica Publishing group journal.
During Q4 of 2022 there has been mid-term report deadline arrived as well. Mid-term report have been submitted to Central Financing and Contracting Agency according set deadline.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies,and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
September 30, 2022
Lightspace Technologies in partnership with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q3 of 2022 in the project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
During Q3of 2022 EUROLCDShave worked with first samples durability testing. According to detected defects there have been prepared samples with different thin filmtreatment. New sample testing is in progress.
At the same time work on mechanical design iterations have been carried out in close co-operation with optical team of the project.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies,and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
June 30, 2022
Lightspace Technologies in partnership with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q2 of 2022 in the project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
Utilization of full color solid state microLED displays for theintended scope of the project isn’t feasible as anticipated before due to overall maturity and availability of technology.Nevertheless, technical project goals are still being met by development of alternative optical architecture reliant on small form-factor laser diode illumination. A report detailing occurred circumstances and motivation on this action has been prepared and submitted to Central Financing and Contracting agency.
During Q2 of 2022 EUROLCDShave worked on prototyping of the first sample micro-optical elements and have beguncharacterization activities. Additionally, durability testing of prepared samples has been carried out.
A scientific paper for attendance at the conference Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging in August 1-4 of 2022 has been prepared –and received and acceptance for publication, presentation is under preparation The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies,and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
March 31, 2022
Lightspace Technologies in cooperation with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q1 of 2022 in the project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
As full color solid state microLED displays with necessary characteristics still remain unavailable on the market, alternative solution for a projector architecture has been initiated and currently is in a development phase. During this period an alternative optical architecture reliant on small form-factor laser diode illumination has been evaluated using digital modeling tools. The modelling data have revealed several possible optical configurations of a projection system that fully achieve an initial set of technological project’s goals. Considering stagnation of micro-LED microdisplay market and the newfound route towards achieving project’s goals,the work on feasibility study is considered finished, a corresponding report on this action is in progress.
During Q1 of 2022 EUROLCDS has started micro optical element qualification production series preparation and characterization.
Preparation of scientific content for attendance of conference Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging in August 1-4 of 2022 has been started during Q1 of 2022.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe 3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of 204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies, and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
Project implementation is supported by the Central Financing and Contracting Agency project No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151
December 31, 2021
Project implementation is supported by the Central Financing and Contracting Agency project No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 Q4 2021 update
Lightspace Technologies in cooperation with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q4 of 2021 in project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
Unfortunately,Q4 hasn’t brought any changes in availability of full-color solid state microLED displays and they still remain creatures of research and development divisions, rather than available commercial products or at least evaluation samples. Nevertheless, to fulfill the initial project’s goal, LightSpace Technologies during this period has dedicated efforts on research and development of alternative projector architecture. We are confident that even if corresponding microLED displays won’t reach our research laboratory in the nearest future, an equivalent and in some respects – superior technology will be developed and demonstrated to meet all criteria set in the objectives of the project. A portion of R&D materials for further development of concept projector architecture has been ordered and the corresponding prototyping and validation of physical samples will begin in 2022
During Q4 of 2021 EUROLCDS continued work on diffuser technology improvements at a miniature scale.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies, and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
September 30, 2021
Project implementation is supported by the Central Financing and Contracting Agency project No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 Q3 2021 update
Lightspace Technologies in cooperation with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q3 of 2021 in project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next-generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
During Q3 the effort of LightSpace Technologies has concerned research of the high-brightness micro-display market and available product lines. Most promising samples of OLED and monochrome micro-LED displays have been obtained and tested within a laboratory setup. While verified solutions do not comply with the needs of the project’s targets, obtained data sets a foundation for further experimental and theoretical research indicative of what will be realistically achievable once full-color solid-state microLED displays become available. Alongside market research and sample verification, work on alternative projector architecture which would meet the project’s targets in terms of image brightness, resolution and footprint are ongoing. Considering uncertainty regarding reduced manufacturing capacities, disrupted supply chains and hindered development, a competitive alternative would serve as a powerful risk mitigation approach to reach the set project’s goals.
During this time the partner EUROLCDS has also been actively involved in project implementation. In the Q3 of 2021 EUROLCDS have been researching diffuser technology improvements at miniature scale – specifically work was done on spacer density optimization. Results are still in the evaluation phase.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe 3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine that can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of 204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies, and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR
June 30, 2021
Project implementation is supported by the Central Financing and Contracting Agency project No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 Q2 2021 update
Lightspace Technologies in cooperation with EUROLCDS has successfully finished Q2 of 2021 in project No 1.1.1.1/20/A/151 “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices”.
In the first months of project implementation LightSpace Technologies has focused attention on research of micro-display market and available product lines. This activity requires extension, as released micro-displays don’t have full defined feature set and direct negotiations on prototype samples for future research are ongoing with manufacturers. For core research OLED-based microdisplays have been considered. We have started work on integration of available solutions and acquired first samples of OLED to carry on with theoretical and experimental research in obtaining results indicative of what will be achieved when full-color solid-state micro LED microdisplays will be released.
In the second half of the year project partner EUROLCDS will get involved with actions foreseen in the project.
The main direct objective of the project is to develop safe3D image recreation technology for head-mounted stereoscopic displays in virtual and augmented reality. In particular developments concern miniature multi-focal display architecture – a tiny multi-focal image engine which can be coupled to arbitrary secondary optics/optical image combiners. Project implementation is planned to be finished by the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR, private funding of204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by internal resources of the involved companies, and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR
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February 22, 2021
Lightspace Technologies has signed the agreement with Central Financing and Contracting Agency on new project starting in 2021
LightSpace Technologies Ltd on 22nd February of 2021 signed contract No. 1.1.1.1/20/A/151with Central Financing and Contracting Agency of the Republic of Latvia (further as CFCA) for support in framework of “Support for applied research” 4th round which is co-financed by European Regional Development Fund on project “Development of miniature next generation multi-focal image engine for application in near-eye display devices” implementation. The main direct objective of the proposed project is to develop technology and corresponding architecture for a miniature multi-focal image engine with intended applications in Augmented and Virtual Reality head-mounted displays. Project implementation is planned to be finished till the end of November 2023.
Total planned project costs are 713 721.66 EUR, including ineligible costs 33 537.47 EUR and private funding 204 055.26 EUR, which will be covered by companies own resources and European Union Regional Development Fund funding 476 128.93 EUR.
