Abstract: Method and apparatus for a multi-application, laser-array-based image system utilizes three linear laser arrays. Each linear array generates multiple (N>1) parallel output beamlets at one of the three primary colors (red, green, blue). The corresponding 1 to N output beamlets of the three linear arrays, each individually modulated in luminance according to a specific encoding scheme representing the video image to be produced on the viewing screen, are combined spatially to form a single white light linear array source. Through a projection/scanner optical system, the N output beamlets of the white light source are simultaneously directed to, and swept horizontally across a distant viewing screen, resulting in a swath of N lines of a graphic video image. By producing M contiguous swaths vertically down the viewing screen, a full image of M.times.N lines is produced.

Abstract: A projection type display apparatus incorporating a light receiver or a light transmitter, in which the light signal is received or transmitted through a screen or condensing lens disposed in its vicinity, and hence the luminous flux utility efficiency is high.A projection type display apparatus capable of preventing deterioration of picture quality due to difference in color in the projection units, and the best picture quality is realized even when the projection lenses for different colors are composed of nearly same components.

Abstract: An optical system for a rear projection picture display has reduced size while maintaining screen size. Two plane mirrors are provided along a light path between a picture display unit and a screen. The first plane mirror at a projection lens side is made of a reflecting polarizer and is located along a light path between the second plane mirror and the screen. The two plane mirrors are set in a relative angle so that the incident angle of the light traveling from the projection lens to the first plane mirror is large as compared with the incident angle of the light traveling from the second plane mirror to the first plane mirror. A polarizing plate is attached at the rear side of the screen.

Abstract: Light from a light source 12 is incident to a transmission type liquid crystal display panel 11 and the light transmitted therethrough is incident to two reflecting surfaces 14a and 14b of a polygon mirror 14. A shield plate 16 is interposed between a line dividing the display surface of the liquid crystal display panel 11 into equal right and left surfaces areas and the marginal edge of the polygon mirror 14 along which its reflecting surfaces 14a and 14b adjoin. Light transmitted through the right-hand surface area of the liquid crystal display panel and light transmitted through its left-hand surface area are reflected by the reflecting surfaces 14a and 14b, respectively, and are further reflected forward by reflecting mirrors 21a and 21b for projection onto screens 17a and 17b by projection lenses 22a and 22b.

Abstract: A video display system utilizing a video source and an image intensifier having a first optically transparent body including first and second surfaces. The first surface receives the video image while the second surface includes a layer of photocathode material. A second optically transparent body having first and second surfaces is placed opposite the first optically transparent body and spaced therefrom, A vacuum chamber is formed between the second surface of the first optically transparent body and the first surface of the second optically transparent body. A fluorescing layer is positioned on said first surface of the second optically transparent body. A source of electrical power applies a voltage potential between said photocathode layer and said fluorescing layer. The intensified video image exits the second surface of the second optically transparent body for viewing.

Abstract: Color separation dichroic mirrors (40,42) positioned between a group of reflective liquid crystal light valves (26,28,30) and a polarization analyzer (14) enable a single projection lens (18) to project all colors via a light beam of single linear polarization with a high degree of contrast, efficiency and color separation. The polarization analyzer (14) directs a light beam with a single polarization state to a pair of dichroic color filters (40,42) which separate the beam into three different colors that are sent to three different reflective liquid crystal light valves (26,28,30). The light valves reflect the respective colored light beams with change of polarization state back to the dichroic mirrors (40,42) which combine the three colors into a single combined multi-color beam that is fed through the polarization analyzer (14) to a single system projection lens (18).

Abstract: A color projection video system utilizing only a single light valve. A white light source is separated into red, green and blue bands. Scanning optics in the form of three prisms coaxially mounted for rotation cause the RGB bands to be sequentially scanned across a light valve, such as a transmission LCD panel. Prior to each color passing over a given row of panels on the light valve, that row will be addressed, by the display electronics with the appropriate color content of that portion of the image which is being displayed. The image is projected by a projection lens onto a viewing surface, such as a screen. The sequence of light bands occurs so quickly as to give the viewer an appearance of simultaneous full color.

Abstract: A projection apparatus creates laser generated visible images utilizing the interference of light principle, and includes individual laser projection devices, positioned and disposed in opposite sets, each structured to emit a select color laser beam which is modified and split by optical phase modulators and beam splitters, respectfully, to form an array of beams which intersect with beams from the oppositely disposed laser projectors to produce the desired multi-colored image. The apparatus is supported above or below the desired area of the generated image with the laser devices mounted on computer controlled motorized swivel mounts, providing the capability to selectively locate the produced images at various preprogrammed locations within a defined area.

Abstract: A red image light signal emitting array, a green image light signal emitting array and a blue image light signal emitting array are driven by separate drivers in accordance with one-line image data at a time. The light signals emitted from the arrays are processed by a light signal combining lens and then are incident to a scanning mirror. The scanning mirror vibrates within a specified range of scan angles at a specified frequency, and while the scanning mirror reciprocates once, one frame of two-dimensional image is formed on a projection surface. The scan angle of the scanning mirror is detected by a detector, and the detector sends a detection signal to a timing signal generating circuit. The timing signal generating circuit is stored with values specified for the respective drivers, and when the detector detects that the scan angle becomes one of the values, the timing signal generating circuit sends a timing signal to the corresponding driver.

Abstract: A liquid crystal projector which splits white light projected from a light source and light-intensity-modulates and synthesizes the split light components to project the synthesized light components onto a screen. The projector includes a dichroic mirror having a light transmittance characteristic in which two color light components of the three color light components being adjacent in spectrum are transmitted, and a dichroic mirror having a light transmittance characteristic in which the remaining color light excluding the two color light components is reflected. The location of the light source is appropriately modified inside the projector. Accordingly, the production cost is reduced, the heat produced by the light source is not exhausted toward the viewers and the projector is miniaturized.

Abstract: An image pick-up and projection apparatus comprising a projection unit (14), a pick-up unit (11) and a projection screen (9) switchable between a transmissive state and a diffusing state. By arranging an array (15) of elongated prismatic elements on the front surface of the screen, the contrast of the projected image is enhanced and it is avoided that a user (12) can simultaneously see the front of the projection unit and the front of the pick-up unit.

Abstract: A color projection video system utilizing only a single light valve. A white light source is separated into red, green and blue bands. Scanning optics in the form of three prisms coaxially mounted for rotation cause the RGB bands to be sequentially scanned across a light valve, such as a transmission LCD panel. Prior to each color passing over a given row of panels on the light valve, that row will be addressed, by the display electronics with the appropriate color content of that portion of the image which is being displayed. The image is projected by a projection lens onto a viewing surface, such as a screen. The sequence of light bands occurs so quickly as to give the viewer an appearance of simultaneous full color.

Abstract: A front projection video display system achieves high contrast without darkened ambient room conditions by a specific combination and arrangement of the components of this system. These components include a front-projection video projector which projects an image of particular direction of polarization; polarizing lenses which polarize light radiated from room light fixtures in a direction orthogonal to that of the projected image; a polarizing filter which substantially transmits light polarized parallel to the projected image and substantially blocks light orthogonal to the projected image; and a projection screen which is polarization maintaining and which receives the projected image for viewing by the viewing audience.