Abstract: An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light for controlled periods of time. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light during different periods of time. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens while the associated screen is configured to selectively reflect light rather than absorb light.

Abstract: An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light for controlled periods of time. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light during different periods of time. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens while the associated screen is configured to selectively reflect light rather than absorb light.

Abstract: Seamless display screens that are portable and can be installed in a fast manner, as well as a projection unit for use with several projectors as well as methods of making such display screens. The projection unit can be suitable for being used as a rear projection unit. Devices are provided for reducing depth of the projection unit, to compensate for blend zones and to make it easy to transport such as to be suitable for trade shows, e.g. mirrors or Fresnel lenses.

Abstract: An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light in a tailored polarization state. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light in orthogonal polarization states. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens with light in a suitable polarization state. The screens can be further configured to selectively reflect light within a plurality of tailored spectral bands, the spectral bands being different for respective screens.

Abstract: A curved back-projection screen having an angle of curvature greater than 180°, such as a wrap-around cylindrical or dome screen. The screen includes a first layer and a second synthetic resin diffusing layer on the first layer, the second synthetic resin diffusing layer containing a light absorbing material and light diffusing particles embedded in a resin material, with the second synthetic resin diffusing layer having a value of the product of the absorption coefficient and thickness of between 0.1 and 2. The second synthetic resin diffusing layer can be applied by spraying.

Abstract: A curved back-projection screen having an angle of curvature greater than 180° is described such as a wrap-around cylindrical or dome screen. The screen includes a first layer and a second synthetic resin diffusing layer on the first layer, the second synthetic resin diffusing layer containing a light absorbing material and light diffusing particles embedded in a resin material, with the second synthetic resin diffusing layer having a value of the product of the absorption coefficient and thickness of between 0.1 and 2. The second synthetic resin diffusing layer can be applied by spraying.

Abstract: Seamless display screens that are portable and can be installed in a fast manner, as well as a projection unit for use with several projectors as well as methods of making such display screens. The projection unit can be suitable for being used as a rear projection unit. Devices are provided for reducing depth of the projection unit, to compensate for blend zones and to make it easy to transport such as to be suitable for trade shows, e.g. mirrors or Fresnel lenses.

Abstract: An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light in a tailored polarization state. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light in orthogonal polarization states. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens with light in a suitable polarization state. The screens can be further configured to selectively reflect light within a plurality of tailored spectral bands, the spectral bands being different for respective screens.

Abstract: An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light for controlled periods of time. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light during different periods of time. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens while the associated screen is configured to selectively reflect light rather than absorb light.

Abstract: A curved back-projection screen having an angle of curvature greater than 180° is described such as a wrap-around cylindrical or dome screen. The screen includes a first layer and a second synthetic resin diffusing layer on the first layer, the second synthetic resin diffusing layer containing a light absorbing material and light diffusing particles embedded in a resin material, with the second synthetic resin diffusing layer having a value of the product of the absorption coefficient and thickness of between 0.1 and 2. The second synthetic resin diffusing layer can be applied by spraying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna system with a diversity order of 2 comprising on a same substrate comprising a metallization plane first and second radiating elements each constituted by an F-inverted type antenna printed on the metallization plane side, the first and second radiating elements being positioned perpendicularly to each other near the periphery of the substrate and being connected by their extremity forming a ground.

Abstract: A method and a device for soft edge blending of projected display images (16a, 16b) is provided. The method combines optical and electrical soft edge blending in an blending area (26) by using electrical blending in one fraction (146a, 146b) of the blending area (26a, 26b) of two or more overlapping images and using optical blending in another fraction (144a, 144b) of the blending area (26a, 26b). The method according to the present invention overcomes problems with manufacturing, alignment and adjustment of optical masks (148a, 148b) used in optical blending and the difficulties with electrically blending black images. The blending method can also be used in systems providing switching from soft edge blending to hard edge matching.

Abstract: A blending tool is described for blending sub-images of a multi-channel projection system comprising a plurality of projectors. The blending device typically has a number of adjustable optical blending means which each are adapted to be mounted on a projector of said multi-channel projection system. Using a removable controlling means allows automated controlling of at least one of the adjustable optical blending means, or a blending component thereof. The removable controlling means therefore has engaging means for temporary engaging the removable controlling means to the adjustable blending means. In a preferred version, the blending tool allows remote control of the adjustable blending means such that blending can be performed from the viewing side of the projection system, even for rear-projection systems. Furthermore a method for blending and projection systems adapted for being blended using the blending tool are provided.

Abstract: A blending tool is described for blending sub-images of a multi-channel projection system comprising a plurality of projectors. The blending device typically has a number of adjustable optical blending means which each are adapted to be mounted on a projector of said multi-channel projection system. Using a removable controlling means allows automated controlling of at least one of the adjustable optical blending means, or a blending component thereof. The removable controlling means therefore has engaging means for temporary engaging the removable controlling means to the adjustable blending means. In a preferred version, the blending tool allows remote control of the adjustable blending means such that blending can be performed from the viewing side of the projection system, even for rear-projection systems. Furthermore a method for blending and projection systems adapted for being blended using the blending tool are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to projection systems, more particularly to a method for visualising test pattern grids in such a projection system. An array of adjustable, directed light sources is described, which is to be used as a test pattern generator for alignment of at least one projector. Each light source is fixed onto a surface from which it is movable with two degrees of freedom, preferably by putting the surface in plastic deformation. This can preferably be done with help of few tooling aids, and by using one hand only.

Abstract: A securing device for maintaining a first electrical connector in contact with a second electrical connector through at least one window of a panel, the second connector being arranged behind that panel, is disclosed. The securing device includes at least two clips arranged on a front end to be directed towards the panel, at least one hollow starting from the front end and extending towards a rear end of the securing device, and at least one outward opening leading into it.

Abstract: A method and a device for soft edge blending of projected display images (16a, 16b) is provided. The method combines optical and electrical soft edge blending in an blending area (26) by using electrical blending in one fraction (146a, 146b) of the blending area (26a, 26b) of two or more overlapping images and using optical blending in another fraction (144a, 144b) of the blending area (26a, 26b). The method according to the present invention overcomes problems with manufacturing, alignment and adjustment of optical masks (148a, 148b) used in optical blending and the difficulties with electrically blending black images. The blending method can also be used in systems providing switching from soft edge blending to hard edge matching.

Abstract: A securing device for maintaining a first electrical connector in contact with a second electrical connector through at least one window of a panel, the second connector being arranged behind that panel, is disclosed. The securing device includes at least two clips arranged on a front end to be directed towards the panel, at least one hollow starting from the front end and extending towards a rear end of the securing device, and at least one outward opening leading into it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to projection systems, more particularly to a method for visualising test pattern grids in such a projection system. An array of adjustable, directed light sources is described, which is to be used as a test pattern generator for alignment of at least one projector. Each light source is fixed onto a surface from which it is movable with two degrees of freedom, preferably by putting the surface in plastic deformation. This can preferably be done with help of few tooling aids, and by using one hand only.