Advanced Helmet Display Electronics Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2005.1 Topic No.: N05-020 Topic Title: Advanced Helmet Display Electronics Proposal No.: N051-020-1029 Firm: Kopin Corporation 200 John Hancock Rd Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Contact: Frederick Herrmann Phone: (508) 824-6696 Web Site: www.kopin.com Abstract: Kopin proposes to design and build an ultra-high resolution all-digital display suitable for head-mounted display applications in simulators and in aircraft. The display will have a resolution of 2K by 2K pixels (goal) to ensure the highest possible image quality in these applications. In addition, the display would be useful in solid-state night-vision goggles employing high-resolution sensors currently in development. The display will be monochrome, and will support use in an X-prism with R,G,B illumination sources and optics to generate an ultra-high resolution full-color image for real-time simulation of real world scenes. Specific display specifications will be established in Phase 1 with the Navy and with one or more US companies currently manufacturing simulators for DoD. Specific attention will be given to imaging system requirements for real-time simulation in monochrome and full color cockpit simulators. Benefits: The Department of Defense will develop the necessary technology base and establish a source of supply for an advanced display which will set a new standard in display systems for simulation and training. The display has potential use in other DoD applications including solid-state image intensifiers and HMDs for avionics. The technology and manufacturing infrastructure will be established in the US with a proven supplier of ruggedized display hardware for DoD programs. Kopin's display manufacturing process has significant commonality with its commercial display business, benefiting the Government with Dual-Use technology improvements and economies of scale from the commercial sector. Return