Abstract: A display system includes a light source, a spatial light homogenizer, and imaging optics. The spatial light modulator has a plurality of modulator pixels. The display system also includes a pixelated plate illuminated by the light source. The pixelated plate has a plurality of individually defined pixels formed thereon. The spatial light modulator is in optical communication with the pixelated color management device by the imaging optics and each of the modulator pixels is associated with at least one of the individually defined pixels of the pixelated plate.

Abstract: A projection screen has first transparent particles tinted a first color and second transparent particles tinted a second color.

Abstract: Tools for directing a collection of light emitting devices toward pixel locations to make an image are disclosed. A pixel location is a light emitting device target at least twice during a given frame, and each light emitting device in the collection is directed toward at least two different pixel locations during the frame. Adjacent light emitting devices may be directed toward adjacent pixel locations or toward nonadjacent pixel locations.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a projection subsystem to project an image-containing beam, and an image adjustment element. The image adjustment element is to cause adjustment of the image-containing beam in response to a detection of relative movement of the apparatus with respect to a reference object. A method includes determining whether substantial relative movement of a projection system has been detected, in an embodiment. When substantial relative movement has been detected, the method further includes producing control inputs, and altering operation of one or more image adjustment elements and/or altering image data in response to the control inputs, in an embodiment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of dynamic generation of a linearized halftone matrix from a high bit resolution halftone matrix, for use in a printer device, for example a domestic or office printer device or a commercial high resolution printer device. A high bit resolution halftone threshold matrix is converted into a vector format (700). A tone correction function is applied by selecting a variable number of index values, each index value representing a threshold level. A tone corrected two-dimensional 8 bit threshold level matrix, is then applied to a corresponding print image plane comprising a plurality of pixels to obtain a two dimensional print data for each of a plurality of colors of an image. The print data is printed as a plurality of dots by a print head to form a printed image using a halftoning method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the stabilization and fastening of two pieces of tissue. A single device may be used to both stabilize and fasten the two pieces of tissue, or a separate stabilizing device may be used in conjunction with a fastening device. The stabilizing device may comprise a probe with vacuum ports and/or mechanical clamps disposed at the distal end to approximate the two pieces of tissue. After the pieces of tissue are stabilized, they are fastened together using sutures or clips. One exemplary embodiment of a suture-based fastener comprises a toggle and suture arrangement deployed by a needle, wherein the needle enters the front side of the tissue and exits the blind side. In a second exemplary embodiment, the suture-based fastener comprises a needle connected to a suture. The needle enters the blind side of the tissue and exits the front side. The suture is then tied in a knot to secure the pieces of tissue.

Abstract: A method of displaying an image with a display device includes receiving image data for the image. A first sub-frame and a second sub-frame corresponding to the image data are generated. The first and the second sub-frames are generated based on minimization of an error between the image data and a simulated image. The method includes alternating between displaying the first sub-frame in a first position and displaying the second sub-frame in a second position spatially offset from the first position.

Abstract: A projection screen is provided that includes a display surface having a plurality of elements. Each element has an optical property that is responsive to an appropriate applied voltage. The display surface may be configured so that the optical properties of each element may be coordinated with the projected image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device that includes an illumination source configured to direct light along an optical path, a first color filter having a first number of color regions, and a second color filter having a second number of color regions, the first and second color filters being configured so as to cooperate in sequentially filtering the directed light to display an image.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to control a digital projector. After receiving a turn-on request, the temperature associated with the light source is sensed and compared to a predetermined threshold. If the temperature is below the threshold, then the digital projector's light source is turned on. Otherwise, if the temperature is not below the threshold, the digital projector's cooling device is turned on and the turning on of the light source is delayed until the temperature falls below the threshold. After receiving a turn-off request, the cooling device is turned off coincident with the light source and without regard to the light-source temperature.

Abstract: A method of displaying an image includes receiving image data for the image, buffering the image data for the image, including creating a frame of the image, defining a first sub-frame and at least a second sub-frame for the frame of the image from the image data, the second sub-frame being spatially offset from the first sub-frame, and alternating between displaying the first sub-frame in a first position and displaying the second sub-frame in a second position spatially offset from the first position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display system that includes plural light sources, and a controller coupled with the light sources and configured to modify sequencing of the light sources to display an image based on display conditions.

Abstract: Signaling a display device to automatically characterize a video signal is disclosed. In a method of an embodiment of the invention, a display device that has a video signal characterization circuit is signaled to automatically characterize a video signal of a video source. A predetermined characterization image is provided on the video signal of the video source for the display device to automatically characterize.

Abstract: A method for predicting the settled appearance of a test patch printed by an imaging system by applying a transfer function to the color of a freshly printed test patch. The transfer function may be formulated to take into account a variety of environmental conditions, such as humidity or temperature, or post-printing processes, such as lamination. The predicted settled test patch color may be exported to an external image processor, or the imaging system processor may internally compare the predicted settled test patch color with the desired test patch color in order to calibrate the color map used by the imaging system.

Abstract: A method of displaying an image includes receiving image data for the image; buffering the image data for the image, including creating a frame of the image; defining a first sub-frame and at least a second sub-frame for the frame of the image; and displaying the first sub-frame and the second sub-frame, including synchronizing shifting a displayed image of the second sub-frame with displaying the second sub-frame.

Abstract: A system for displaying an image includes a first light modulator including a first pixel array oriented at a first angle, and at least a second light modulator including a second pixel array oriented at a second angle different from the first angle. The first pixel array is adapted to produce a first image portion oriented at the first angle, and the second pixel array is adapted to produce a second image portion oriented at the second angle. As such, the first image portion and the second image portion are combined to display the image.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a movable print device. A sensed device with indicia capable of being sensed is positioned adjacent to the movable print device. At least first and second indicia sensors are carried by the movable print device in spaced relation to one another.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes at least one cooperative element sensor. A carriage for use in the image forming apparatus has a main body including at least one printer element and at least first and second cooperative elements carried by the main body in spaced relation to one another.

Abstract: Overall print quality is improved via a method whereby an actual image is printed, a virtual image is defined based on image data, and the actual and virtual images are compared to identify a printhead error pattern which may be used to correct subsequent printing errors. This typically is accomplished via a system which employs an optical device which views an actual image to produce optical data, and a controller which derives a virtual image from image data provided to the printhead. The controller then compares the actual and virtual images to identify an error pattern, and modifies subsequent image data to compensate for perceived errors.

Abstract: A projector that has a narrow-spectrum light source to complement a broad-spectrum light source is disclosed. The broad-spectrum light source has a broad spectrum. The narrow-spectrum light source has a narrow spectrum complementing the broad spectrum of the broad-spectrum light source.