Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program for transferring a system for a recognition area are provided. The range of an application object including a specific style is expanded from an image to a style of a real object or a style of a specific area included in a photo. In addition, the recognition area limited to a confined photo space is expanded to a real object and a background by using a projector beam. In addition, more various styles are mixed and applied to a painting style image, which is output, or an original image.

Abstract: A light-modulated photodiode-based monitor for detecting a control signal of a display is disclosed. The monitor includes an emitter configured to emit a control signal, a polarizer configured to linearly polarize the pulsed signal, one or more fold mirrors configured to reflect the pulsed signal from the emitter onto a test portion and/or reflect the pulsed signal that has reflected off of the test portion. The monitor further includes an analyzer configured to block or transmit the polarized pulse signal reflected from at least one of the fold mirror or the test portion, and a detector configured to receive the pulsed signal transmitted from the analyzer and convert the pulsed signal into an electrical signal. The monitor further includes a controller that includes one or more processors and is configured to receive the electrical signal, filter and rectify the electrical signal, and determine a functional state of the display.

Abstract: To improve general versatility by being capable of using a different kind of light source as well as to improve the maintainability. Included is an optical unit including an optical system including a modulator; a signal unit that sends a signal to the modulator; a light source block including a light source that emits light, a lens that allows the light emitted from the light source to enter the optical unit, and a case including the light source inside; a power source block for light source that supplies electric power to the light source; a power source unit that supplies electric power to the signal unit and the power source block for light source; and an outer casing in which the optical unit, the signal unit, the power source unit, the light source block, and the power source block for light source are arranged, and the light source block is replaceable with a different kind of light source block including a different kind of light source.

Abstract: The invention discloses a display system of a robot. The robot's housing comprises: a main body having an annular curved surface; a top portion, located above and integral with the main body, and having a curved surface protruding upwards; and a base located below and connected to the main body. A display system located inside the housing comprises a receiving unit configured to receive a video signal; a screen embedded at the housing's surface; a projection unit, located opposite to the screen, and configured to project an image onto a back side of the screen; and a cover disposed between the projection unit and the screen and having a conical shape, wherein a narrow end of the cover is connected to the projection unit, a wide end of the cover is connected to the screen, and the wide end's exterior shape matches the screen's peripheral size.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus, a characteristic acquisition unit acquires a characteristic of the projection object. A correction control unit determines a parameter in accordance with the characteristic and corrects an input image based on the parameter. A characteristic specifying unit specifies an attentional characteristic region based on the characteristic. A captured image acquisition unit acquires a captured image of a projection image. A change determination unit determines whether the attentional characteristic region changes by a predetermined amount or more from the input image and the captured image, causes the characteristic acquisition unit to acquire the characteristic if it is determined that the region changes, and redetermines to cause the correction control unit to produce a projection image.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including an emission unit for emitting a projection image onto a subject, which is to be photographed, so as to allow the subject to perform a predetermined operation, a recognizing unit for recognizing operation performed by the subject, and an execution unit for executing a predetermined processing according to the operation of the subject that is recognized by the recognizing unit.

Abstract: A projector includes a main body including a projection unit which projects an image, a movement detecting unit which detects movement of the main body, and an imaging unit which captures an image of a screen. Furthermore, the projector includes a correction control unit which performs trapezoidal distortion correction on the basis of an image-capturing result, and a second processing unit which performs a second process, which is different from the trapezoidal distortion correction, on the basis of the image-capturing result. In a case where it is determined that the main body is moving on the basis of a detection result, an imaging control unit allows the correction control unit to perform the trapezoidal distortion correction, and in a case where it is determined that the main body is stopped, the imaging control unit allows a manipulation detecting unit to perform a manipulation detecting process.

Abstract: A laser beam projection apparatus includes a first light source module including a red color laser light source, a green color laser light source, and a blue color laser light source, and a light source module for combination configured to be capable of emitting a laser beam and be used in combination with the first light source module according to use. The first light source module includes a first casing, and the light source module for combination includes a second casing. The first casing and the second casing have a common casing configuration including at least light source fitting portions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus with an improved structure of its display unit and main body. The display apparatus includes: a display unit which includes a display connector and displays an image; and a main body which includes a power supply unit for supplying power to the display unit, an image processing unit for outputting image signals, and a main body connector which is directly or indirectly connected to the display connector in order to supply the power and the image signals output from the power supply unit and the image processing unit, respectively, to the display unit.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 10 of the present invention includes: LEDs 22; LED substrates 24 to which the LEDs 22 are attached; a liquid crystal panel 11 where display is performed using light from the LEDs 22; a light guide plate 16 that is arranged so as to overlap the side of the liquid crystal panel 11 opposite to the display surface, the edge faces of the light guide plate facing the LEDs 22; a chassis 14 arranged on the side of the light guide plate 16 opposite to the liquid crystal panel 11; a frame 13 arranged on the display surface side of the liquid crystal panel 11 and housing the LEDs 22, LED substrates 24, liquid crystal panel 11, and light guide plate 16 between the chassis 14 and the frame itself; and heat dissipating members 18 with heat dissipating characteristics that are respectively arranged abutting the LED substrates 24 and that are held between the frame 13 and the chassis 14.

Abstract: A display system that includes a projector light bulb. The system includes a light fixture with a conventional light bulb socket. A projector light bulb is provided with a socket adapter for mating electrically with the light bulb socket. A projector such as a pico projector is fit into the socket adapter or to mate with this adapter to be powered by the light bulb socket via the adapter. In lamp-type implementations, the projector is used to project onto a lamp shade-shaped rear projection screen or through a translucent shade and also upon surfaces of the ceiling or objects above the projector light bulb. A light conditioning or directing assembly may be provided that directs a portion of the projected light onto the projection screen (or shade) and another portion up onto the ceiling so as to concurrently focus on two or more surfaces at two or more focal distances.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the display device includes a display panel, a housing which houses the display panel and a frame which is disposed under the housing and comprises a first bottom portion. The first bottom portion includes a first bottom surface which is an upper surface thereof and a first base surface which is a lower surface thereof, and the frame includes a groove recessed from the first bottom surface.

Abstract: The percussion-triggered lighting system is adapted to provide steady and/or percussively triggered illumination within one or more drums. The drums have translucent heads to allow the internal lighting to be viewed. An electromechanical switch is installed within the drum(s), for economy and to allow the system to be installed in existing drums. The system may also operate small peripheral lights around the edge of one or more drums, the peripheral lighting being programmable to produce various moving patterns. The system may also include a video projector within one or more drums to project a visual image on the interior of the translucent drum head that is visible to the audience. A separate control panel may be provided to allow the drummer to actuate any of the percussive lights without striking the drum to avoid creating a sound when a drum beat is inappropriate during the performance.

Abstract: A novel handheld media and communication device with a detachable projector unit is disclosed. A media library for media assets is included in a file storage system of the projector unit while metadata of the assets is stored in a file storage system of the media and communication device. The device is used as a remote control device to control the operation of delivering media assets through the projector unit after the unit is detached from the device. The projector unit may also be used to connect to a media delivery unit such as a desktop projector, a TV terminal or an audio system for delivering media assets.

Abstract: This display device includes a display portion, a first frame including an engaging protrusion portion, and a second frame including an engaging hole, while the engaging protrusion portion of the first frame includes a first engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a second direction separating from the second frame and a second engaging portion engaging with the engaging hole to regulate movement of the first frame in a fourth direction opposite to a first direction with respect to the second frame.

Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a backlight system and a display panel. The backlight system includes a reflector plate and a back frame that carries the reflector plate, wherein the back frame includes at least two primary assembling pieces, which are joined to form a main frame structure of the back frame; and the reflector plate includes a substrate layer and a reflection layer formed on the substrate layer, wherein the substrate layer is of a corrugated configuration, a wavy configuration, or a square wave configuration, so as to increase the stiffness of the reflector plate and thus reduce the potential risk of easy collapse of the reflector plate occurring after the assembling of the backlight system.

Abstract: The Virtual Salesman is the combination of a virtual mannequin, which is a Plexiglass or any transparent material cut-out, that has a special projection foil stuck on the back which turns it into hi-resolution projection screen. A pre-recorded video of an actor/actress or animated character is then projected onto the cut-out, this creates a lifelike video image. There are speakers for sound, either built into the kiosk or in the booth construction. The Virtual Salesman combines this to a touch screen kiosk or touchscreen with an interface having user selectable options, each option having a moving image and or verbal command associated with the option selected on the touchscreen or touchscreen kiosk. The Virtual Salesman reacts to the option selected on the touchscreen or touchscreen kiosk through visual and verbal recordings on the cut-out virtual mannequin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to display technologies. More specifically, various embodiments of the present invention provide projection display systems where one or more laser diodes are used as a light source for illustrating images. In one set of embodiments, the present invention provides projector systems that utilize blue and/or green laser fabricated using gallium nitride containing material. In another set of embodiments, the present invention provides projection systems having digital lighting processing engines illuminated by blue and/or green laser devices. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a 3D display system. There are other embodiments as well.

Abstract: A video playing system includes a support, a screen mask, and a projecting device set on the support. The support includes a pair of rotating fasteners correspondingly set at two opposite sides of the support. The screen mask is rotatably connected to the rotating fasteners and covers a part of the support. The screen mask includes a inner projecting surface. The projecting device projects video onto the inner projecting surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus comprises a housing with a display, a printed wiring board, and a lens. The housing comprises a side surface with an opening. The printed wiring board positioned in the housing along with a light-emitting portion on the printed wiring board. The lens is situated adjacent to the printed wiring board and comprises a light guide configured to guide light from a plurality of light-receiving portions to the opening.

Abstract: A chart generation unit generates an adjustment chart, and a projection unit projects the adjustment chart onto a circular cylinder. A parameter acquiring unit acquires 12 parameters in total, relating to the positions of four corners and middle points of a top side and a bottom side of a chart and lateral expansion of the chart, the chart being input by a user through manipulations of an operation unit. A transform function determination unit calculates, from the total of 12 parameters, an accurate transform function for projecting an image onto the circular cylinder. An image conversion unit applies geometric transformation to the image based on the calculated transform function.

Abstract: A screen device and a projection apparatus having the same are provided. The screen device includes a screen on which an image is projected, and a support panel which includes a pair of plates and a strength reinforcement member arranged between the pair of plates, wherein the screen is attached to any one of the pair of plates.

Abstract: A video projection device includes an optical engine which projects video light, an aspherical mirror which reflects the video light projected by the optical engine with a reflective surface formed in a rotationally symmetrical shape centering on an optical axis, a reflective screen on which the video light reflected by the aspherical mirror is projected, a shielding housing which houses the optical engine, the aspherical mirror, and an electric circuit portion which electrically drives the optical engine, and a strut member which connects a rear surface portion of the shielding housing, and a rear surface portion of the reflective screen in a state where the rear surface portion of the shielding housing and the rear surface portion of the reflective screen are positioned.

Abstract: An electronic device of the present application includes a case, leg that has a hollow stem portion, and leg fixing part. Leg fixing part is a part that is formed in one face of case and that has a hole into which leg is inserted and that includes case thread ridge portion formed on an inside face of the hole. Leg has first screw structure portion and second screw structure portion formed on a circumferential face of the stem portion thereof, first screw structure portion is formed of a plurality of turns of continuous thread ridge that can be screwed into case thread ridge portion, second screw structure portion is formed of one or more turns of thread ridge at the same screw pitch as first screw structure portion and screwed into case thread ridge portion before first screw structure portion is screwed when leg is inserted into the hole.

Abstract: A memo board, including: a front housing including a first opening; a display module disposed behind a front side of the front housing, a front panel of the display module being exposed through the first opening of the front housing; a circuit board disposed behind the front side of the front housing, the circuit board including a memory and a controller; a back housing configured to receive the circuit board, the display module and the front housing through an opening at a front side of the back housing, the back housing including a mounting connector at a back side of the back housing; and a screen disposed at the front side of the front housing, the front panel of the display module being viewable through the screen, the screen being secured to and removed from the front housing by first and second fasteners.

Abstract: Projection-type video display apparatus, for base of transportation/conveyance if a display screen thereof is large-sized, and reducing energy necessary for the transportation and/or carbon dioxide discharging, thereby being friendly to the global environment. In the projection-type video display apparatus, for enlargedly projecting an image light, which is projected from a video projection unit 35, for projecting an image displayed on a video display screen as the image light, on a rear surface of a transmission-type screen, the video projection unit builds up an oblique projection optic system, and further a transmission-type screen 1 and a plane mirror 29 are disposed on a cabinet portion “C” including a side plate 17, being perpendicularly fixed, independently, in parallel with each other, and on the rear surface of the transmission-type screen are attached foldable back covers 30 and 31, detachably, so as to cover a rear surface of the plane mirror.

Abstract: A pico projector includes a transmission connector, a projector body and a transmission wire body. The projector body includes an accommodation portion utilized to accommodate the transmission connector. The transmission wire body is extended from an interior of the projector body to the transmission connector.

Abstract: A projection type image display apparatus in one aspect of the present invention includes an optical engine that projects an image; an image display screen that displays an image of projection light projected from the optical engine; a folding mirror that reflects the projection light projected from the optical engine toward the image display screen; and an optical system support member that holds the optical engine, a rear side part of the folding mirror and the image display screen. The image display screen holds a front side part of the folding mirror by an upper side part of the image display screen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mini-projector applied for a video output device. The video output device includes a microprocessor. A projection optical engine is coupled to the microprocessor for projecting a video data. A charging module is capable of charging to a first battery of the mini-projector and/or a second battery of the video output device. A male connector is couple to a female connector of the video output device. A switching unit is coupled to the charging module for switching the projecting function of the projection optical engine or the charging function of the second battery of the video output device.

Abstract: There is provided an imaging device including an image generator, a translucent mirror configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted from the image generator and to emit the reflected light toward an outside of a housing, and an image sensor configured to receive light transmitted through the translucent mirror among light incident from the outside of the housing.

Abstract: A handheld projecting device that illuminates a visible image comprised of one or more video objects that appear to interact, connect, and/or form paths with physical objects and/or other video objects within a user's environment. In at least one embodiment, a projecting device animates and projects one or more video objects that appear to responsively adapt to the position and orientation of at least one physical object for unique graphic and tactile effects. In some embodiments, a projecting device may connect together physical objects and video objects to form a user-defined object path, such as a racetrack or adventure trail. Video objects may be rendered and illuminated as three-dimensional objects to simulate real world objects.

Abstract: A multi-angle image display device has a display box, two shading panels, two baffle-panels, an imaging space and an image output unit. The display box has a base, a rear panel, a sidewall, a top panel and a chamber. The sidewall is formed perpendicular to the rear panel. The chamber is formed in the display box between the base, the rear panel, the sidewall and the top panel. The shading panels are mounted respectively on the rear panel and the sidewall. The baffle-panels are mounted in the chamber and are connected perpendicular to each other, and each of the baffle-panels has an inner surface and a slant angle. The imaging space is formed in the chamber between the base, the top panel, the baffle-panels and the shading panels. The image output unit is mounted in the top panel and projects an image onto the baffle-panels.

Abstract: A head mounted display system comprising a hollow support structure having an opening for insertion of a user head has a forward faceplate integrated with a front of the hollow support structure and a light projection device connected to the hollow support structure such that the light projection device displays an image on the forward faceplate when activated. There is a circuit device attached to the hollow support structure and in communication with the light projection device. An audio device is also attached and it is also is in with a circuit device. The forward faceplate is a matte screen or a shutter device that responds to electric signals to present a holographic type floating image when the shutter opens and a solid image when closed.

Abstract: A communication apparatus is used to share information via a communication network. The communication apparatus includes: a housing; a moving unit provided to be movable relatively with respect to the housing; a light projecting unit that projects light modulated based on image information, is provided in one of the housing or the moving unit, and includes a projector lens; and an image input unit that is to input an image, is provided in the other of the housing or the moving unit, and includes an image capturing lens. The moving unit is capable of moving relatively with respect to the housing between a covering position at which the projector lens and the image capturing lens are covered and an exposing position at which the projector lens and the image capturing lens are exposed.

Abstract: Screws that fasten a screen unit to a body are inserted from the front side of the body, a front cover that covers and conceals the screws is provided on a front surface of a frame, this front cover is fastened to the body by screws inserted into the body from its rear side, a rear cover that covers and conceals the screws is provided on a rear surface of the body, a front safety switch that detects opening of the front cover and a rear safety switch that detects opening of the rear cover are provided, and emission of a laser light beam of an optical engine is stopped when a detection signal of at least one of the front safety switch and the rear safety switch is output.

Abstract: Multimedia apparatus characterized in that it comprises:—a control unit (100) which comprises an audio/video source and/or is connected to an audio/video source;—a structure (1) for audio/video reproduction connected to said control unit (100) and provided with at least a projector (2), i.e. with means for displaying images (2); said structure (1) being positionable according to different configurations in order to place correspondingly said projector (2), with the possibility of lifting, lowering and/or rotate around a vertical axis the same projector;—a reflecting element (22) adjustable, placed in correspondence of said means for displaying images (2), capable of diverting at least vertically, the projection out from said means for displaying images (2).

Abstract: An apparatus mounted on a vessel used for transportation, the apparatus displaying a visual media on surroundings of the vessel, and transmitting a audio signal, associated with a media being displayed and updated by a server, the apparatus including projectors mounted inside or on the vessel displaying visual media content on outside surroundings of the vessel the projectors displaying in all angles and adjusted to display in the preferred angle that is possible or preferred by users of the vessel, the projectors can be used for a same projection, having a primary function of allowing one projector to switch off, and another projector to turn on projecting, in a same place, so that the projectors are not overheated or start malfunctioning after continuously being used, the projectors can be switched off and on from a lamp, rather than shutting all of the projectors down.

Abstract: A robotic mount is configured to move an entertainment element such as a video display, a video projector or a staircase. The robotic mount is movable in three-dimensions, whereby the associated entertainment element is moveable in three-dimensional space. In one embodiment, a unitary display comprises a plurality of closely spaced individual displays which are mounted to robotic mounts, whereby the configuration of the unitary display may be altered by changing the position of one or more of the displays relative to the others.

Abstract: A projector includes a main body and an optical assembly. The main body forms an image and projects the image to a first screen through a lens of the main body. The optical assembly is detachable from the light path of the lens, and is used for reflecting light beams emitted from the lens to project an image on a second screen when the optical assembly is in the light path of the lens. When the optical assembly is detached from the light path of the lens, the optical assembly projects the image on the first screen. The first screen and the second screen are on two adjacent perpendicular surfaces, such as a wall and a ceiling.

Abstract: An information technology system includes a micro projector display for displaying status, operating, troubleshooting, and location information. An image output from the micro projector display is viewable from outside the enclosure, for example on a cabinet door, an optional retractable projection screen included with the enclosure, or a floor, wall, or ceiling of a room, or other external surface. In some embodiments of the invention, a micro display projector is adapted for removable electrical and mechanical connection to one or more docking ports on the information technology system. In some embodiments of the invention, a projection direction for the micro projector display is selectable.

Abstract: A video projector including a housing which accommodates a component for projecting and displaying a picture. A cable insertion member is fastenable to an antitheft cable. The cable insertion member is retractable into the housing.

Abstract: A computer system includes a host, a bracket and a projector. The host includes a holding portion, and the holding portion defines a first space. The bracket is secured to the host and defines a second space. The projector is electrically connected to the host, and rotatable relative to the first space and the second space.

Abstract: A table type large-size imaging apparatus in which an imaging screen and a reflector are installed in front and rear end positions of a table type case with an inclination angle that extends in directions downwardly away from the upper surface. The reflector and imaging screen are arranged to then reflect an image in a direction parallel to an upper surface of the table type case to allow a viewer to watch an image formed on the screen through a transparent window provided at a top of the table type case. The viewer's watching distance and the image projection distance are overlapped within the table type case, to achieve a maximum screen size with a minimum table size. With this configuration, a viewer who is located close to the imaging apparatus in the form of a table is able to appreciate the vivid large-size image with a downward viewing angle.

Abstract: A projection screen assembly is disclosed including a projection screen and a projection screen frame. The projection screen frame includes a plurality of projection screen frame modules that may be coupled together to provide a projection frame for projection screens of different sizes.

Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a front cabinet, a rear cabinet, and a flat panel display component. The front cabinet includes a front panel, an edge portion, a plurality of contact ribs, a plurality of first bosses, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs. The contact ribs are disposed on the rear face of the front panel along side parts of the edge portion, respectively. The contact ribs have a main rib that extends parallel to a respective one of the side parts of the edge portion, and a sub rib that extends between the main rib and the respective one of the side parts of the edge portion in a direction perpendicular to the main rib. The reinforcing ribs are disposed on the rear face of the front panel. The reinforcing ribs extend between the first bosses and the main ribs of the contact ribs, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal displaying apparatus wherein generation of sounds due to vibration of an LED substrate used in an LED backlight is suppressed. The liquid crystal displaying apparatus drives the LED by means of PWM control using the LED backlight. An LED substrate having the LED disposed thereon has a front surface pattern having the LED provided on the mounting surface, and a rear surface pattern provided on the rear surface side of the front surface pattern. The rear surface pattern is not a circuit pattern for driving the LED, but is provided so as to dissipate heat and to prevent warping of the substrate. Furthermore, the rear surface pattern has a structure which is grounded. In the grounded structure, an electrically conductive tape is attached on the rear surface pattern, and electricity is carried by having the electrically conductive tape in contact with a backlight chassis.

Abstract: An exemplary metallic cover (20) includes a bottom base (21) and a plurality of side walls (22, 23, 24, 25). The side walls extend from bottom base. The bottom base and each of the side walls are connected by an edge structure (26). The metallic cover is made of a metallic material that has a yield strength in the range from about 80 MPa to about 150 MPa, an elongation ratio in the range from about 15% to about 28%, and a hardness in the range from about 45 HV0.2 to about 70 HV0.2. A method for making the metallic cover is also provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television apparatus includes, a printed wiring board provided with a cutout portion, a plurality of first light emitting diodes provided on the printed wiring board and configured to emit light parallel to the printed wiring board, and a lens. The lens includes a plurality of light receiving parts fitted in the cutout portion in such a manner as to correspond to the first light emitting diodes, respectively, and a display part configured to display the light which has entered through the light receiving parts.

Abstract: In a displays system provided with a large-sized display apparatus and a pedestal for supporting the display apparatus, a space of the pedestal is effectively used while preventing a fall of the pedestal effectively. The display system has a display apparatus and a pedestal for supporting the display apparatus. Further, a plurality of electronic equipment (such as scanner apparatus, a printer, not-shown control apparatus) are disposed so as to be drawable frontward with respect to the pedestal. In addition, the display system includes a restriction mechanism for restricting, when at least one of the electronic equipment is drawn out frontward, so that at least one of other electronic equipment can not be drawn out frontward.

Abstract: A control system includes: an input unit through which a signal for a gesture and a background of the gesture is input; a gesture recognition unit which recognizes the gesture on the basis of the input signal; an attribute recognition unit which recognizes an attribute of a background target of the recognized gesture on the basis of the input signal; and a command transmitting unit which generates a control command on the basis of a combination of the recognized gesture and the background target attribute and transmits the control command to a device.