3M Precision Optics Inc., announced today that Delta Electronics (Taipei, Taiwan) has signed a nonexclusive license agreement for a number of 3M Precision Optics patents related to hollow light tunnel technology widely used in image projection systems.
The tunnel provides for homogenization of light from a point source and enhances the ability to create a uniform picture. The tunnels are typically applied within Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology light engines and liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) microdisplay-based projection light engines. The license agreement demonstrates 3M's continuing commitment to providing access to key performance enhancing optics technology used in many front-screen projectors and rear-screen projection televisions.
3M supplies a broad range of products enhancing the performance of CRT and microdisplay-based projection displays and is engaged in the commercialization of next generation components and systems enabling high performance, long life and thin microdisplay projection televisions. Current product offerings include 3M Vikuiti projection components based on DLP technology, as well as high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS), LCD and LCoS projection components.
About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.
3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.
Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
3M, St. PaulDonna Fleming, 651-736-7646
