Microprojector Patents (Class 353/39)
  • Patent number: 11092312
    Abstract: A light source device incudes a first light source module configured to emit first light having a wavelength in a first spectral range, a second light source module configured to emit polychromatic light comprising second light having a wavelength in a second spectral range and third light having a wavelength in a third spectral range, a third light source module configured to emit fourth light in the second spectral range, a first filter configured to transmit the first light and the third light, reflect the second light, and reflect the fourth light to a light exit to be outputted, and a second filter configured to transmit the third light and the fourth light, and reflect the first light to the light exit to be outputted. The first light source module is provided with a first isolation device for preventing the second light from entering the first light source module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: YLX Incorporated
    Inventors: Siyuan Zou, Quan Zhang, Yi Li
  • Patent number: 10585275
    Abstract: Disclosed is a microscope device that includes: a sample placement unit on which a sample is set; an imaging unit configured to take an image of the sample that is set on the sample placement unit; a case in which the sample placement unit is provided and the imaging unit is disposed; a display unit configured to display the image taken by the imaging unit; and a moving unit, provided integrally with the display unit, configured to be movable relative to the sample placement unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sysmex Corporation
    Inventors: Masaya Okada, Shigeki Iwanaga
  • Patent number: 10379291
    Abstract: A double mirror (Mi) is made of a first mirror (Mi1) that is mounted on a top surface of a base plate (B) and a second mirror (Mi2) that is mounted on a top surface of the first mirror (Mi1). The first mirror (Mi1) has a reflective surface (S1) for reflecting an input beam. The second mirror (Mi2) has a reflective surface (S2) for reflecting the input beam which has been reflected by the reflective surface (S1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: FUJIKURA LTD.
    Inventors: Shinichi Sakamoto, Shohei Kumeta
  • Patent number: 10108000
    Abstract: An adjusting device for an illumination component of a microscope, an illumination device and a microscope containing the adjusting device are disclosed. The adjusting device for an illumination component of a microscope includes a first barrel component having an axis; a second barrel component received in the first barrel component, the second barrel component having an axis coincident with or parallel to the axis of the first barrel component, wherein the second barrel component houses and supports the illumination component; and a plurality of set screws each having a first end coupled to a side wall of the first barrel component at a corresponding coupling point and a second end pressed against a side wall of the second barrel component. With embodiments of the present invention, the structure is simpler and the cost is lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Leica Microsystems Ltd. Shanghai
    Inventors: Chris Qian, Gloria Dong
  • Patent number: 9075451
    Abstract: Displaying information related to a message on a display screen of a handheld electronic device. In response to a movement of the handheld electronic device from an initial position to a first orientation, displaying on the display screen a first notice related to the message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Dan Zacharias Gärdenfors, Leif Fredrik Ademar, Jason Tyler Griffin, Alistair Robert Hamilton, Karl-Anders Reinhold Johansson, Mihal Lazaridis
  • Patent number: 8902125
    Abstract: A reconfigurable handheld device includes a housing; a processor disposed within the housing; and a display system coupled to the processor and including a display area. The display system is configured to selectively provide one of a first image viewable via the display system at a normal viewing distance; a second image viewable via the display system proximate at least one eye of a user; and a third image generated by the display system and viewable via a remote surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Robbins, Francois Raynal
  • Patent number: 8876296
    Abstract: To carry out display control with a projector unit and a display unit in further consideration of user needs, a portable electronic apparatus of the invention includes the display unit that displays given display data, the projector unit that projects at least a part of the display data, a storage unit that stores therein the display data including at least self-state information indicative of a state of the own apparatus, and a control unit that makes the display unit display the display data stored in the storage unit including the self-state information and makes the projector unit project the display data stored in the storage unit without including the self-state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventors: Kenichi Matsui, Jouji Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 8845107
    Abstract: Objects and their placement within a particular scene may be characterized using structured light with no or minimal manual intervention or calibration to the scene. The structured light pattern may be rendered with visible light, yet imperceptible to users, by generating a set of opposing excursions in one or more image properties for durations which are shorter than the integration time of the human eye. A set of assumptions and ongoing testing of those assumptions against physical objects identified within the environment allows characterization of the scene and the objects therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Rawles LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Coley, Jonathan Betts-LaCroix, William Spencer Worley, III
  • Publication number: 20140240678
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first layer that generates light by injection current and forms a waveguide for the light, and an electrode that injects the current into the first layer, wherein the waveguide has a first region, a second region, and a third region, the first region and the second region connect at a first reflection part, the first region and the third region connect at a second reflection part, the second region and the third region extend to an output surface, a longitudinal direction of the first region is parallel to the output surface, and a first light output from the second region at the output surface and a second light output from the third region at the output surface are output in parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Masamitsu MOCHIZUKI
  • Patent number: 8814363
    Abstract: Techniques for presenting display frames projected using a handheld projector. Embodiments detect a marker embedded in a display surface. A first display frame is projected onto the display surface from the handheld projector, where the first display frame projects, on the display surface, one or more animated objects positioned relative to the detected marker embedded in the display surface. Embodiments generate one or more subsequent display frames projected from the handheld projector, where at least a first one of the animated objects in the one or more subsequent display frames is positioned relative to the detected marker embedded in the display surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl D. D. Willis, Takaaki Shiratori
  • Patent number: 8794766
    Abstract: A system for assisting individuals (e.g., those having physical or other disabilities) to read or otherwise experience electronic publications includes a projector having an optical projection assembly located at an end of an articulating arm assembly and configured to project images of an electronic publication and a controller that is sized and contoured to fit comfortably within or be held by a human hand. The controller may include a processor and a storage device communicatively coupled to the processor, which storage device stores processor-executable instructions for providing, via a wireless communication channel and responsive to one or more user inputs, one or more instructions in connection with projection of the images of the electronic publication via the projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Robert E. Listou
  • Publication number: 20140211172
    Abstract: An image projection apparatus includes: an illumination optical system; a projection optical system assembled integrally with the illumination optical system; and a frame fixed to only one system, that has a larger weight, of the illumination optical system and the projection optical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Ichiro MORI
  • Patent number: 8789954
    Abstract: A front projection display system for a vehicle including a pico projector including keystone correction; and, a retractable pico front projector screen operatively connected to the pico projector. In one embodiment, a common housing contains the pico projector and the retractable pico front projector screen. In another embodiment the pico projector is mounted within the protective covering. In some embodiments the front projector screen is motor driven and in other embodiments it operated by hand. The present invention is particularly advantageous in an aircraft environment where size and weight considerations are imperative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Atkins, Chris A. Jameson, Timothy J. Bohr, James R. Dan, David F. Little, Alfred S. Alvarado
  • Patent number: 8740395
    Abstract: A projection unit comprises a first light source outputting light that is used to project an image during normal projection unit use, and a second light source outputting light of a different intensity that is used to project an image outside of normal projection unit use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SMART Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Douglas Blair Hill, Jackson Chan
  • Patent number: 8744521
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal comprises a projection module for projecting images on a projection surface external to the mobile communication terminal; a display screen on which a first image and a second image are rendered; a user interface to allow a user interact with the mobile communication terminal; and a controller to process information, in response to user interaction with the user interface to generate an output via the projection module; wherein the user interacts with the user interface to cause at least the first image to be projected on the projection surface by the projection module, while both the first image and the second image are displayed on the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Duck Moon Shin, Jeong Hyuk Yoon
  • Publication number: 20140124373
    Abstract: A particle manipulation system and a projection device are provided. The projection device includes an image source and a projection lens. The image source provides an image beam. The projection lens is disposed on a light path of the image beam and includes a zoom lens set and a focusing lens set. The zoom lens set is disposed on the light path of the image beam from the image source and includes at least two lens groups disposed in sequence on the light path of the image beam. The focusing lens set is disposed on the light path of the image beam. The zoom lens set is disposed between the image source and the focusing lens set. A photoconductor chip is disposed on the light path of the image beam from the projection lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Hsiu-Hsiang Chen, Hsin-Hsiang Lo, Chun-Chuan Lin, Kuo-Yao Weng, Chi-Shen Chang, Jyh-Chern Chen
  • Patent number: 8700097
    Abstract: A method of controlling a screen of a mobile terminal having a projector function and an apparatus permits outputs of common screen data and dual-processed data output by a display screen and an external screen. A method of outputting screen data in a mobile terminal having a projector function includes: activating a projector module; generating screen data for a display unit displayed on a display unit and screen data for a projector based on the projector module; and performing dual-processing of the generated screen data and outputting the dual-processed screen data to the display unit and the projector module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Phil Jun Kim, Sung Bae Kim, Bo Sung Kim, Tae Young Kim, Young Ho Cho, Young Il Choi
  • Patent number: 8666446
    Abstract: A mobile communication terminal and power saving method thereof are disclosed, by which display information can be outputted to an external projection plane using a projector module. Accordingly, if an event by a system or user occurs, power saving can be performed by controlling an operation of the projector module. A mobile terminal may include a terminal body, a motion sensor configured to detect a motion of the terminal body, a projector module configured to project an image onto an external surface, a power supply configured to supply power to the projector module, and a controller configured to control an operation of the projector module and to discontinue the supply of power to the projector module in response to detecting the motion by the motion sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jong Hwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8628197
    Abstract: Display systems and methods for mobile devices and mobile devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a display system for a mobile device is provided. The mobile device is handheld and includes a primary display screen. The display system includes an auxiliary screen and a connecting device coupled to the auxiliary screen and attachable to the mobile device. An image from the mobile device is producible on the auxiliary screen. The display system is removable from the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Leonardo W. Estevez, William R. Krenik, Steven E. Smith, Yoram Solomon, Jose S. Vasquez, Steven Penn
  • Patent number: 8622552
    Abstract: A media player includes a display and a main body. The display includes a cover and a display panel located on the cover. The host includes a housing, a control module received in the housing, with a projecting unit also received in the housing. The housing is rotatably connected to the cover and operable to be covered by the cover. The control module is for generating video signals to display in the display panel. The projecting unit is for converting the video signals into optical signals and projecting the optical signals out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Sung Yang, He-Li Wang
  • Patent number: 8579442
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods that enable advertisement on mobile computing applications are provided. More specifically, described herein are devices and methods that are capable of delivering relatively more friendly advertising information to a user while causing less interference on graphics-based user interfaces of such devices. Integral projector modules which may be embedded in mobile computing devices are also provided. These modules may be capable of externally projecting advertising content upon most any surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Transpacific Image, LLC
    Inventor: William J. Plut
  • Patent number: 8562142
    Abstract: A multicolour LED, in which layers for generating light of different colors are arranged one above the other, is used as the light source in a projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Groetsch, Ewald Karl Michael Guenther, Alexander Wilm, Siegfried Herrmann
  • Patent number: 8459800
    Abstract: A projection subsystem includes a light engine that provides a collection lens, a collimator and at least one solid state light emitter. A projection lens assembly receives the image and provides a projection beam having a luminous flux level. The projection subsystem has a portability efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Destain, Jennifer L. Grace, John E. Duncan, Tomasz A. Pol, William E. Phillips, III, Michael W. O'Keefe, Alexander A. Glinski, Stephen J. Willett
  • Patent number: 8403496
    Abstract: A high efficiency micro projection optical engine includes a light source module, a lens assembly, a micro display panel and a projection lens. An image of the luminous surface of light emitting elements of the light source module is formed in the vicinity of the micro display panel. The micro display panel is arranged on the path of emission light of the lens assembly to modulate incident light and obtain image light with image information. The projection lens is used to project the image information on the micro display panel and form an image onto a screen. The optical engine enhances efficiency by means of critical illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Butterfly Technology (Shenzhen) Limited
    Inventors: Lujie Qu, Guoxin Gao, Jing Lin, Jianhang He, Xin Wang
  • Patent number: 8388150
    Abstract: An image forming system is described that includes a light source that provides a light beam and an anamorphic refractive optical element. A first outer surface of the anamorphic element faces the light source and includes a toric surface. The light beam is incident upon the first outer face and then an incident surface of the anamorphic element. The anamorphic element directs the light beam to an image forming device. An illumination system is also described where an anamorphic element includes a toric surface and a facet surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: William E. Phillips, III
  • Patent number: 8388151
    Abstract: An interactive image projecting device that projects an image onto a display surface and controls the projected image based upon the detection or identification of the device housing or the remote object. The device has a touch-sensitive, flexible housing that may be transformed into different shapes. The image projecting device includes a projector that generates an image from a control unit. The device includes an illuminating emitter, which illuminates the device body and remote objects, and a light sensor that is operable to detect the position of its housing or remote object. Based upon the sensed housing or remote object, the control unit operates to modify the image projected from the device such that the image from the device can interact with its housing or remote object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Huebner
  • Patent number: 8382294
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying an image on a communication device are provided. The communication device is formed of a housing (305) having a plurality of surfaces and includes an electronically controlled display (310) coupled to one of the surfaces. The housing further includes a reflecting device (345) for reflecting an image from the display (310) onto another, non-electronic, display (320) located on another surface of the housing. The image is thus viewable on both surfaces of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Shijie Hua, Khai Jin Choo, Seng Huan Chuah, Wey Chien Heng, Boon Hoong Ooi, Shook Gunn Tan
  • Patent number: 8353598
    Abstract: Display systems and methods for mobile devices and mobile devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a display system for a mobile device is provided. The mobile device is handheld and includes a primary display screen. The display system includes an auxiliary screen and a connecting device coupled to the auxiliary screen and attachable to the mobile device. An image from the mobile device is producible on the auxiliary screen. The display system is removable from the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Leonardo William Estevez, William Robert Krenik, Steven Edward Smith, Yoram Solomon, Jose Vasquez, Steven Monroe Penn
  • Patent number: 8351983
    Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a projector module projecting an image onto an external surface; a display having a touchscreen; and a controller configured to receive a control signal corresponding to a touch input received via the display, wherein the control signal is for adjusting at least a size or a position of an external display area formed on the external surface such that the external display area is adjusted based on a touch pattern of the touch input, to adjust the external display area in response to the control signal, and to control the projector module to project the image on the adjusted external display area, wherein a screen area set and positioned according to the touch input is displayed via the touchscreen and the external display area is adjusted according to a size and a position of the screen area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Bong Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 8342691
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron R. Cox, Michael A. Curnalia, Christina M. Kokini, Leslie A. Velasco
  • Patent number: 8297755
    Abstract: A projector with a laser light source projects an image. In order to reduce the risk for a person to be exposed to harmful levels of laser light, the projector also projects a time-variant alerting image into an alerting region. Alerting region is arranged outside of the projection region. The alerting image is of a wave length visible to the human eye, and of an intensity of eye-safe level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Arnd Ritz
  • Patent number: 8297758
    Abstract: A multimedia player for providing two projection images is provided. The multimedia player for displaying two projection images includes: a first projection unit displaying a first projection image; and a second projection unit displaying a second projection image. The first projection unit includes: a first driving unit controlling an operation of the first projection unit and providing an image signal on the first projection image to be displayed; a first light source unit; a first light modulation device outputting the first projection image by modulating light provided from the light source in response to the image signal of the first projection image; and a first projection lens unit magnifying and projecting an image that is output from the first light modulation device. The structure of the first projection unit is the same as that of the second projection unit. The multimedia player further includes a screen sensing unit sensing a color of an area in which an image is to be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Byeong-Dae Choi, Dae-Hwan Kim
  • Patent number: 8218216
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an image projector capable of projecting a high-quality image while realizing small size. In the image projector, a light flux is deflected two-dimensionally by turning a reflector for reflecting a light flux emitted from a light source around a second axis almost orthogonal to a first axis as a center by resonant drive while turning the reflector around the first axis as a center by non-resonant drive. Shape of one or more optical surfaces of a projection optical system for projecting an image onto a projection plane by guiding light onto the projection plane includes a shape for performing a correction for maintaining scanning speed of the light flux along one scan direction on the projection plane almost constant and a shape for performing a correction for suppressing a distortion in an image along the other scan direction almost orthogonal to the one scan direction on the projection plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Konica Minolta Opto, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenji Konno, Kenji Mizumoto
  • Patent number: 8217329
    Abstract: A microminiaturized projection module for projecting an image onto an object is disclosed in the present invention. The module includes a number of light units each for providing red, green, and blue beams; an image processing unit for receiving the image, dividing the image into nĂ—m image signals, and transforming each of the image signals into a modulating signal and a direction signal, where n and in are integrals not less than 2, respectively; a number of modulation units for modulating the beams from one light unit according to the modulating signal received from the image processing unit and sending out the modulated beams simultaneously; and an array of nĂ—m mirrors for projecting the modulated beams to form the image onto the object according to the direction signal received from the image processing unit. The invention has advantages that can reduce modulation speed, undergo slight shock and be free from raster pinch effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Walsin Lihwa Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-I Chiang, Hung-Yi Lin, Hsien-Lung Ho
  • Patent number: 8192034
    Abstract: The invention relates to an image viewing system for aircraft passengers, characterized in that it is embodied in the form of a module (10) which comprises a unit (20) for displaying images originating from at least one image source (12, 14, 16), the display unit being tied to an internal wall of the aircraft, in a position parallel to a floor of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Airbus Operations SAS
    Inventor: Christophe Cossart
  • Publication number: 20120133905
    Abstract: A microprojector is described, in which the microprojector includes a light source, at least one optical imaging arrangement for creating an image with the aid of the light source, at least one electrical arrangement for activating the light source, and a damping element for damping mechanical shocks of the microprojector. Also described is a method for manufacturing a microprojector as well as a corresponding utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Frank FISCHER, Michael KRUEGER
  • Patent number: 8152308
    Abstract: A mobile terminal having a projector and a method for controlling a display unit in of the mobile terminal are provided. The method includes outputting, if a presentation application is selected, a screen image for performing the selected presentation application through the display unit and the projector, turning off power supplied to an entire area of the display unit, and performing, if a touch is detected through the touch screen, a function according to the detected touch in the selected presentation application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jin Sook Ahn, Soo Hyung Kim, Min Yong Aum
  • Patent number: 8147071
    Abstract: Described herein is processor for providing image data signalling to a projector. The provided image data signalling represents an image to be projected by the projector. The processor comprises both an input to receive movement signalling associated with movement of the projector, and an output configured to provide image data signalling to the projector. The processor is also configured to provide image data signalling to the projector based on received movement signalling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Petri Ahonen
  • Patent number: 8136947
    Abstract: An image forming system is described that includes a light source that provides a light beam and an anamorphic refractive optical element. A first outer surface of the anamorphic element faces the light source and includes a toric surface. The light beam is incident upon the first outer face and then an incident surface of the anamorphic element. The anamorphic element directs the light beam to an image forming device. An illumination system is also described where an anamorphic element includes a toric surface and a facet surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: William E. Phillips, III
  • Patent number: 8104903
    Abstract: Herein featured is a nightlight which can be worn by a user and displays projected images in two viewing modes. Mode one consists of projected images. Mode two; a silent interactive play video feature. For enhanced viewing there is a button spring release lens attachment enabling user to view the projected images and interactive adventure mode in another aspect. The interactive mode allows the user manipulation of the projected vehicle in real time within the display. The nightlight is also equipped with a pair of 3-D glasses. The panic mode feature allows the user to illuminate the body of the nightlight in the event that a user needs all the lights illuminated quickly, adding comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Marcos T. Feliciano
  • Patent number: 8092027
    Abstract: A portable electronic device with micro-projecting module includes a shell body, a micro-projecting module, a heat-conducting plate and a supporting stand. The shell body has a front lateral plate and a bottom lateral plate adjoining the front lateral plate. The front lateral plate has a front through hole, while the bottom lateral plate has a bottom through hole. The micro-projecting module is arranged in the shell body and has a lens exposing to an outside of the shell body from the front through hole. The heat-conducting plate is arranged in the shell body and is positioned between the micro-projecting module and the bottom through hole. In the meantime, the heat-conducting plate has a heat-absorbing face contacting the micro-projecting module and a heat-dissipating face abutted against the bottom through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Yi-Fang Chuang
  • Patent number: 8070295
    Abstract: A projection subsystem includes a light engine that provides a collection lens, a collimator and at least one solid state light emitter. A projection lens assembly receives the image and provides a projection beam having a luminous flux level. The projection subsystem has a portability efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Destain, Jennifer L. Grace, John E. Duncan, Tomasz A. Pol, William E. Phillips, III, Michael W. O'Keefe, Alexander Glinski, Stephen J. Willett
  • Patent number: 8073531
    Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: AccuVein, LLC
    Inventors: Ron Goldman, David Hunt, Mark Mock, Graham Marshal, Stephen P. Conlon, Bob Roth
  • Patent number: 8002413
    Abstract: There is provided a light source unit which includes a luminescent light source which receives excitation light so as to emit light of a predetermined wavelength band, excitation light sources which shine excitation light on to the luminescent light source, a reflection space having the luminescent light source in an interior thereof and an emission space which emits luminescent light source light emitted from the reflection space from an emission port whose area is made smaller than the area of the luminescent light source and a projector which employs the light source unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuro Narikawa
  • Patent number: 7954955
    Abstract: A light engine for image display projectors has a plurality of monochromatic light sources, typically red, blue and green, combined into one light generation device powered by microwaves pulsed at 3-5 KHz rates. The light engine has a microwave power supply, microwave coupling cavity, a microwave coupler coupling a microwave signal from the microwave power supply to the microwave coupling cavity, and the plurality of monochromatic light sources disposed in the microwave coupling cavity and powered by the microwave signal. The microwave coupling cavity includes a plurality of resonance points, each of the monochromatic light sources being located respectively at one of the resonance points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: Bernard John Eastlund, Sherrie R. Eastlund, legal representative
  • Patent number: 7901083
    Abstract: A projection subsystem includes a light engine that provides a collection lens, a collimator and at least one solid state light emitter. A projection lens assembly receives the image and provides a projection beam having a luminous flux level. The projection subsystem has a portability efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick R. Destain, Jennifer L. Grace, John E. Duncan, Tomasz A. Pol, William E. Phillips, III, Michael W. O'Keefe, Alexander Glinski, Stephen J. Willett
  • Patent number: 7904138
    Abstract: The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventors: Ron Goldman, David Hunt, Mark Mock, Graham Marshal, Stephen P. Conlon, Bob Roth
  • Patent number: 7883221
    Abstract: A portable telephone device with incorporated projector 10 displays the contents of a received email upon a main liquid crystal display device 204 This portable telephone device with incorporated projector 10 projects the contents of the received email after having changed its vertical-horizontal ratio (its row-column ratio) so that the number of characters in the horizontal direction becomes greater, as compared to the display screen of the main liquid crystal display device 204, upon which the numbers of characters being displayed vertically and horizontally are equal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Nikon Corporation
    Inventors: Hirotake Nozaki, Nobuhiro Fujinawa, Akira Ohmura
  • Patent number: 7874683
    Abstract: A mobile phone includes an information display device and an image projection device. The information display device has a transmissive liquid crystal panel (13) for information display that has a specific region (13a) in a part thereof. The information display device further has a backlight unit (17) that illuminates the transmissive liquid crystal panel. The image projection device has a light source (14) that illuminates the specific region (13a), and a projection lens (18) that directs light from the light source (14) received through the specific region toward a screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koya Noba
  • Patent number: 7862185
    Abstract: A casing 20 of a mobile phone body is provided with a sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23, a projector lens 26, a light source 35 including an LED. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the projector lens 26 are movable between a normal position contained within the casing 20 and a raised position raised from the normal position. The sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 is fixed at the raised position roughly perpendicularly to the light axis Q between the-sub-liquid-crystal display panel 23 and the light source 35 so that the light axis of the projector lens 26 is substantially aligned with the light axis Q. The illumination light from the light source is set to be parallel rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koya Noba