Abstract: Disclosed herein are laser scanning systems and methods of their use. In some embodiments, laser scanning systems can be used to ablatively or non-ablatively scan a surface of a material. Some embodiments include methods of scanning a multi-layer structure. Some embodiments include translating a focus-adjust optical system so as to vary laser beam diameter. Some embodiments make use of a 20-bit laser scanning system.

Abstract: A method for simultaneously projecting two images onto a projection surface may include generating a first and second illumination beam based on first and second image data, which are representative of a first and second image, wherein the first illumination beam has electromagnetic radiation having a first property, wherein the second illumination beam has electromagnetic radiation having a second property, which differs from the first property, and deflecting the first and second illumination beams toward the projection surface so that the first illumination and second beam generates a first and second beam spot on the projection surface, respectively, wherein the first and second beam spot is moved over the projection surface so that with the aid of the first and second beam spot, the first and second image are displayed for a first and second observer on the surface, respectively, and the second image is superimposed on the first image.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a light output unit that outputs light and a light scanning unit that includes at least one light reflection part reflecting the light output from the light output unit, and scans a display surface in a first direction at a first speed and scans the surface in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction at a second speed lower than the first speed with the light reflected by the light reflection part, wherein a drawable region in which an image can be formed on the display surface by scanning with the light has at least two parts of a part in which a length of the drawable region in the first direction increases, a part in which the length decreases, and a part in which the length is maintained constant from a first side toward a second side in the second direction.

Abstract: An optical scanning projector includes: a raster scanning unit that draws an image in a drawing area on a display surface by scanning beams in a first direction on the display surface while scanning beams in a second direction on the display surface that is orthogonal to the first direction; and a vector scanning unit that draws an image by irradiating beams so as to sequentially form segments each connecting two different points positioned on the display surface.

Abstract: A video projector includes a reduced size spatial light modulator (400) that spatially modulates light from a light source (502) according to only a portion (e.g., ½) of a video frame at a time. A beam steerer (508, 600, 1600) steers spatially modulated light from the spatial light modulator to a correspond region (e.g., upper half, lower half) of a projection screen/surface (512) and one or more lenses (506, 510, 702, 802, 1002, 1008, 1100, 1300, 1502) insure that the spatially light modulator (400) is imaged onto the projection screen/surface (512).

Abstract: A method includes generating a plurality of beams that each illuminate a separate portion of a spatial light modulator. The spatial light modulator has a first dimension of a first length and a second dimension of a second length. Each of the beams spans a portion of the first length of the first dimension and a portion of the second length of the second dimension. The method also includes scrolling the plurality of beams along the second dimension of the spatial light modulator while maintaining at least a first gap between each of the plurality of beams.

Abstract: A projection device comprises an input section for inputting an image signal, a storage section for storing the image signal input by the input section after adding identification information thereto, a projection section for forming and projecting an optical image corresponding to the image signal, and a projection control section for using an image signal currently input by the input section and the image signal already stored in the storage section to cause the projection section to project, as one image, a plurality of screens together with indications based on the identification information for the respective screens.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method of producing a Pepper's Ghost. The method may comprise projecting an image of a subject onto a reflective and transparent screen (7) to create a virtual image (15) of the subject alongside an object (21). The subject of the virtual image may have a colour temperature and the method may comprise illuminating the object (21) with light having a colour and intensity that results in a colour temperature of the object (21) at least approximately matching the colour temperature of the subject of the virtual image. The method may comprise altering the intensity of light that falls on the object (21) by moving the lighting arrangement towards or away from the object (21) whilst maintaining an intensity of light omitted by the lighting arrangement constant.

Abstract: An optical scanning projector includes: a raster scanning unit that draws an image in a drawing area on a display surface by scanning beams in a first direction on the display surface while scanning beams in a second direction on the display surface that is orthogonal to the first direction; and a vector scanning unit that draws an image by irradiating beams so as to sequentially form segments each connecting two different points positioned on the display surface.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including: a main body having a wireless communication module; and a projector mounted at the main body and projecting beams to display an image on an image display region separated from the main body, wherein when an operation mode is being executed while the image is being displayed, the projector displays a notification message indicating the executed operation mode on the image display region. If the operation mode is executed while an image is being displayed by means of the projector, the corresponding information is displayed on the image display region, to thus effectively transfer the information about the execution of the operation mode to the user.

Abstract: A method includes generating a plurality of beams that each illuminate a separate portion of a spatial light modulator. The spatial light modulator has a first dimension of a first length and a second dimension of a second length. Each of the beams spans a portion of the first length of the first dimension and a portion of the second length of the second dimension. The method also includes scrolling the plurality of beams along the second dimension of the spatial light modulator while maintaining at least a first gap between each of the plurality of beams.

Abstract: A light guiding device is operable to receive incident light emitted by a light source through a capture surface. The received light exits the light guiding device through an exit surface provided adjacent to and aligned with an aperture of light receiver. In this manner, light from the light source can be inserted into the receiver where it may be combined with additional incident light captured by the receiver. The light source might be a projector and the light projected may correspond to operational data relating to the operation of the receiver or images corresponding to data captured by a further receiver device operating with a different form of sensor or in a different region of the spectrum. In order to improve the composite image observed by a user of the light receiving device, the operation of the light source can be controlled to vary the intensity of the light emitted. In one example, this variation can be in response to the ambient light level, as sensed by a suitable sensor.

Abstract: An optical bypass device comprises a pair of prisms. The capture apertures of the prisms are provided on either side of a projector block. The exit apertures are substantially adjacent to one another. In this manner the prisms can act to direct incident light around the projector block and into the image intensifier aperture. In the projector block is provided an OLED screen operable to display an image including text overlay information corresponding to that captured by the thermal imaging camera. The image is projected through a small opening provided where the prisms are connected.

Abstract: The present invention describes content reflection systems for displaying a select portion of content to a viewer. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a reflecting apparatus comprising a base and a reflective member in communication with the base. The reflective member includes a reflective layer enabled to receive at least a first frequency band of light and a second frequency band of light. Additionally, the reflective layer is enabled to reflect the first frequency band of light and transmit the second frequency band of light. Furthermore, the first frequency band of light includes a first content regarding an audiovisual presentation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an advertising apparatus using a screen, comprising at least one product expressing unit connected to a frame of the screen so as to exhibit the screen as an ad product; and a light emitting unit that makes the product expressing unit recognizable. According to the present invention, although an image to be output through a screen is changed, an advertisement once made can be constantly used without requiring a dedicated reworking. Therefore, expenses for the reworking or replacement can be saved.

Abstract: An exemplary digital display device includes a light source, a converging member, a micro-electrical-mechanical system (MEMS) chip, and a projection member. The converging member is for converging the light emitted from the light source onto the MEMS chip. The MEMS chip is for selectively reflecting light transmitted from the converging member to form an alphanumeric character to the projection member. The projection member is for projecting the alphanumeric character onto a projection screen.

Abstract: There has been a problem of necessitating a complicated work for establishing a connection capable of intercommunication between a computer as server and a projector as client. When a connection is established between a server 20 and projectors 301 through 30n, a communication command is issued according to UDP-based broadcasting to retrieve connectable projectors 301 through 303. Thereafter, the projector 301 to be connected is selected and is assigned an IP address to establish the connection. In this manner, a user can easily obtain a connection environment capable of intercommunication between the server 20 and the projector 301. A TCP/IP communication command is used to input or output image data, ensuring reliable transmission. Since the authentication can be provided using a keyword projected during the connection establishment, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized access to the projector 301 by an outsider.

Abstract: A mobile terminal including: a main body having a wireless communication module; and a projector mounted at the main body and projecting beams to display an image on an image display region separated from the main body, wherein when an operation mode is being executed while the image is being displayed, the projector displays a notification message indicating the executed operation mode on the image display region. If the operation mode is executed while an image is being displayed by means of the projector, the corresponding information is displayed on the image display region, to thus effectively transfer the information about the execution of the operation mode to the user.

Abstract: A projection system that projects a text or subtitle box onto an image minimizes the contrast between the text box and the image. A transition region surrounding the text box minimizes visual disruption to the image onto which the text box is projected. The positions of optical elements of a text projector enable the text box to gradually fade out. The text projector has a lamp that defines an object plane and a light path modifier. The light path modifier is offset from the object plane, toward the lamp to blend the borders of the text box into the image projected by an image projector.

Abstract: A method includes generating a first plurality of meshes configured to map a first domain associated with a display surface having a plurality of fiducial marks to a second domain associated with a image capture device configured to capture a first image of the display surface, generating a second plurality of meshes configured to map the second domain to a third domain associated with a first projector configured to display a second image onto the display surface, and generating a first mesh configured to map the first domain to the third domain in conjunction with a second mesh using the first plurality of meshes and the second plurality of meshes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a projector assembly including a projection device adapted to project an image, and a user-interface in communication with the projection device. The user-interface may be adapted to privately present user-readable information to a user.

Abstract: After scanning is started in an exposure apparatus, a wafer stage (5) is moved to a position (Ma) at which focus measurement is possible. When an initial focus measurement point (M0) has arrived at the spots (A) to (C) or (a) to (c), a storage cycle of a CCD sensor is initialized at a timing that is asynchronous with respect to a reference signal that is for controlling the wafer stage. As a result, the focus measurement point (M0) and an offset measurement point can be made to agree in a highly precise manner.

Abstract: An apparatus positions a rotary drum having an axis of rotation in an image scanner having a frame to position an image source mounted on the rotary drum. A way is mounted to the frame. A headstock and a tailstock are disposed and arranged to receive and support the rotary drum and are independently mounted on the way for lineal movement along the axis of the drum. A drum drive device rotates the drum about the axis and a headstock drive device linearly moves the headstock along the axis in first and second opposite directions. A stop block is supported by the frame and impedes a linear movement of the tailstock in the second direction at a selected stop position.

Abstract: A lens construction for a character projection unit and with the character projection unit including a plurality of light sources mounted in side-by-side relation, a plurality of corresponding condensor lenses, a plurality of corresponding projection lenses, and a plurality of corresponding characters disposed between the light sources and projection lenses to form a number of separate and individually complete projection systems within a confined volume, including at least one condensing lens plate in which is formed the plurality of individual condensing lenses, at least one projection lens plate in which is formed the plurality of individual projection lenses, and each of the complete projection systems including one of the individual condensing lenses formed in the condensor lens plate and the corresponding one of the individual projection lenses formed in the projection lens plate and with at least one of the lens surfaces of each of the complete projection systems formed as an aspheric surface whereby t

Abstract: An integrated electronic dynamic alpha/numeric message and picture display system for simultaneously displaying photographic or poster-type pictures with alpha/numeric message texts. The programmed coded electrical information generating the text is also mixed with coded information to simultaneously control the visibility and presentation time of selected pictures from a series or array of accompanying pictures. In this manner it is possible to selectively generate text of any practical length while at the same time presenting to the viewer accompanying related pictures.

Abstract: A bi-color, single-image plane character display technique wherein the chcters of two distinct colors are written by a scanned ultraviolet beam onto respective photochromic layers disposed on opposite sides of a film situated in the path of a projected light beam, which film is transparent to the light beam but opaque to the ultraviolet beam.