Abstract: The utility model discloses a projecting device for generating a light effect of a galactic starry sky, including: a light-emitting assembly including at least one first incoherent light source and at least one first condensing lens, the first condensing lens being arranged on an illuminating surface of the first incoherent light source; a film assembly including a film sheet provided with a galactic starry sky pattern, the film sheet being arranged on the other side of the first condensing lens relative to the first incoherent light source; and an imaging assembly including at least three lenses, the three lenses being an imaging lens, an adjusting lens, and a wide-angle lens arranged sequentially in a projection direction of the film sheet, respectively. The technical solution of the utility model effectively improves practicality of the projecting device by setting a plurality of functional lenses.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lamp for projecting a nebula and a starry sky comprising a housing, a light source assembly, a laser assembly, a rotating assembly, a control board, a base seat, and a power source port. The light source assembly and the laser assembly are disposed in the housing and penetrate through the housing, and the rotating assembly and the control board are disposed in the housing. The rotating assembly is configured to drive a rotating optical sheet and a diffraction sheet to rotate. The light source assembly comprises a light source board, a light reflecting cup, the rotating optical sheet, and a lens assembly having a frosted surface with an array of protrusions. The light source board, the light reflecting cup, the rotating optical sheet, and the lens assembly are successively disposed along a path in which light rays emitted by the light source board move.

Abstract: A video of a shadow is automatically generated to create an illusion that a region included in a real object floats above a background and an apparent height of the region with respect to a background region changes with time. A video generation device receives input of a dark region image including a dark region that is a spatial region corresponding to a target object and is darker than a background, and control information for specifying a motion to be given to the dark region, and obtains and outputs a video including a shadow region is obtained and output. The shadow region is obtained by performing mask processing on a motion region obtained by giving the motion to the dark region according to the control information. The mask processing replaces pixels of a mask region at a spatial position corresponding to the target object with pixels brighter than the motion region.

Abstract: A urinating guiding accessory (10), including: a projector (24), being disposed on a rear (64) top (66) of a toilet bowl (12), and directed towards a front internal wall (60) of the bowl (12), for projecting a guiding picture (14) onto the front internal wall (60) of the bowl (12); and a sensor (20), being disposed on the rear top of the toilet bowl (12) and directed outwards back (70) the toilet bowl (12) towards the user (50), for sensing the user's position, for controlling the guiding picture (14) accordingly.

Abstract: An interactive luminary device comprising a housing including at least one interactive luminary device. A plurality of sensors are in operable communication with the at least one interactive luminary device. Each sensor is in communication with a programmable logic controller configured to analyze a stimulus provided by a user and generate a response stimulus.

Abstract: This invention relates to a visible image unit identification code structure using a spatial visible image forming device. A spatial visible image forming device is used that includes: a laser source that emits a laser beam in an invisible region; a scanning means that scans the laser beam; a condensing optical system that condenses the laser beam to a drawing scheduled point in a space so as to cause plasma emission of a gas; and a control means that controls oscillation timing of the laser source and scanning timing of the scanning means so as to generate the plasma emission at the drawing scheduled point in a time series and draw a visible image as an afterimage phenomenon of the plasma emission.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an intelligent aurora borealis projection lamp, comprising a shell, a control panel arranged in the shell, an aurora borealis component, and a film component. The aurora borealis component includes a first LED light source component, a third optical lens, and a water ripple sheet; the film component includes a second LED light source component, a projection seat, a first optical lens arranged in the projection seat, and a dial component arranged above the first optical lens and used for fixing a film sheet; the dial component is moved to switch film sheet patterns above the projection seat; and the shell is provided with a lens cover corresponding to the upper part of the aurora borealis component.

Abstract: An improved firearm laser sight comprising a pattern generating element and an enlarging lens for enhanced projection of sight patterns onto an intended target is disclosed. The device is meant to be an accessory for firearms of all types by comprising any standardized methods for attachment, and may serve to decrease the time needed to acquire an intended target before firing. The device may implement a variety of sight patterns that may be projected larger and in a more pronounced way, when compared to standard firearms sights, to provide a clear image that may be quickly acquired even over longer distances. The improved firearm laser sight may be made available with a red or green visible laser, an infrared laser, or an ultraviolet light depending on the intended use of the device.

Abstract: A speaker assembly is provided having a plurality of transducers disposed on a speaker body and configured to produce an audio beam being steerable based on at least one audio beam parameter. A light assembly is arranged on the speaker body and configured to produce a light output that varies based at least one audio beam parameter. The light output varies to provide a visual reference as the audio beam is steered.

Abstract: A speaker assembly is provided having a plurality of transducers disposed on a speaker body and configured to produce an audio beam being steerable based on at least one audio beam parameter. A light assembly is arranged on the speaker body and configured to produce a light output that varies based at least one audio beam parameter. The light output varies to provide a visual reference as the audio beam is steered.

Abstract: Interactive light fixture (1) comprising a plurality of light sources and a projector unit for illuminating a defined surface area and at least one sensor for sensing objects within the surface area, and comprising a controller unit cooperating with the light sources, projector and sensor, wherein the controller unit in a first operational mode is configured to drive the light sources and/or projector unit in dependency of at least one characteristic object feature of at least one sensed object in order to generate an object-specific illumination design pattern or design figure on the surface area.

Abstract: The invention provides a backlight module, comprising: a light source module used for emitting light; a light box module used for reflecting light emitted from the light source module, and the light box module includes two openings and a size of a second opening is bigger than a first opening, and the light source module is disposed at the first opening; a display panel component is disposed at the second opening and applied in displaying images; a film assembly disposed in the light box module, can be moved within a depth direction between the light source module and the display panel component.

Abstract: A method of operating an audio entertainment system in a vehicle includes detecting an operating parameter of the vehicle. A sensor signal corresponding to the detected operating parameter is transmitted. Music that is audibly produced within the vehicle is musically modified dependent upon the sensor signal.

Abstract: A toy image projector includes a housing including a peripheral wall, an accommodation chamber surrounded by the peripheral wall and a transparent view window at the peripheral wall, a rotating body accommodated in the accommodation chamber and including a peripheral wall, multiple sets of patterned holes formed in the peripheral wall and a space surrounded by the peripheral wall, a driving mechanism operable to rotate the rotating body relative to the housing, and a light-emitting device accommodated in the space within the rotating body and adapted to emit light through one set of patterned holes and the transparent view window to the outside. Thus, by means of rotating the rotating body, different image patterns can be projected to the outside of the toy image projector, increasing consumer interest in playing the toy image projector.

Abstract: A projection system having a set of projectors that cast images: (i) onto the concave surface of a hemispherical dome, as is usual in planetariums and (ii) onto the surface of a centrally located sphere. The images thus cast may be coordinated by a controlling computer program, so that changes in the content or orientation of the images on the sphere result in corresponding changes in the images on the dome and vice versa.

Abstract: Numerous embodiments of interactive control systems, methods of making the same, and devices incorporating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a light-resistant material; light-transmissive holes penetrating in a light-transmissive pattern through the light resistant material; and a lens disposed adjacent to the light-transmissive pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing bird collisions with a window including a UV light source, a mask, and a first lens configured to direct UV light from the UV light source through the mask. The mask is at least partially transparent to UV light and includes a pattern that is at least partially opaque to UV light. The UV light passing through the mask contains the pattern. The pattern-containing UV light is projected onto a pane of glass to form a UV image visible to birds corresponding to the pattern on the pane. The image is configured to deter birds from flying into the pane of glass.

Abstract: A light pattern generator that can be used to form a gobo for use in a projection optical system. A transparent plate is coated with a stack that is absorptive and reflective. The stack is formed to be ablatable in the form of a pattern. The stack can have multiple different layers with multiple different characteristics, all of which are ablated by the laser.

Abstract: A pattern projecting apparatus usable with a three-dimensional imaging apparatus includes a light generator which emits a light beam, and a pattern adjusting unit disposed in front of the light generator. The pattern adjusting unit forms a projection pattern on an object, and adjusts a focus of the light beam emitted from the light generator.

Abstract: A light pattern generator that can be used to form a gobo for use in a projection optical system. A transparent plate is coated with a stack that is absorptive and reflective. The stack is formed to be ablatable in the form of a pattern. The stack can have multiple different layers with multiple different characteristics, all of which are ablated by the laser.

Abstract: A projection system having a set of projectors that cast images: (i) outwards onto the concave surface of a hemispherical dome, as is usual in planetariums and (ii) inward onto the convex surface of a centrally located sphere. The images thus cast may be coordinated by a controlling computer program, so that changes in the content or orientation of the images on the sphere result in corresponding changes in the images on the dome and vice versa.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for Reveal. Reveal includes a lens and a light source mounted within a housing. The light source projects light through the lens onto a projection surface. A first slide, a second slide and a motion slide are mounted in the housing between the light source and the lens. The first slide causes light from the light source to project a first defined image upon the projection surface. The second slide, which is less focused than the first defined image, causes light from the light source to project a second defined image upon the projection surface. The motion slide includes motion elements movable in response to a stimulus, such as airflow. Movement by the motion elements introduce an interference in light cast by the light source onto the projection surface. The interference provides an appearance of movement of an image projected by the second slide.

Abstract: A gobo holder with two gobos that are rotatable one relative to the other. The gobos are located with their patterned surfaces facing one another and very close to one another so that both can be in focus at the same time.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing bird collisions with a window including a UV light source, a mask, and a first lens configured to direct UV light from the UV light source through the mask. The mask is at least partially transparent to UV light and includes a pattern that is at least partially opaque to UV light. The UV light passing through the mask contains the pattern. The pattern-containing UV light is projected onto a pane of glass to form a UV image visible to birds corresponding to the pattern on the pane. The image is configured to deter birds from flying into the pane of glass.

Abstract: Light emitted from a light source passes through a stellar base plate, a fixed aperture, and a wide-angled projection lens via a condenser lens and projects a starry sky on a screen. The stellar base plate is a light-shielding disk having a number of through holes which correspond to positions and brightness of actual stars, is supported by an inner ring of a ball bearing having the center at a position corresponding to the axis of rotation so as to be capable of rotating about the axis of rotation, and is driven by a motor via a belt. The centers of the projection lens, a window of the fixed aperture, the condenser lens, and the light source are all arranged on the optical axis, and the centers of the stellar base plate, the pulley and the ball bearing correspond to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A blind (10) for a projector includes a bracket (20) mounted to the projector, and a folded fin (30) fixed on the bracket and covering a hot air vent of the projector. The folded fin includes a plurality of parallel fins (32) and a plurality of upper and lower tabs (34, 36) interconnecting the fins. Each of the fins defines an angle of 135 degrees with a plane defined by the lower tabs. Furthermore, a projection of each of the fins on the plane defined by the lower tabs overlaps a part of a corresponding adjacent fin. Thus, the blind can prevent a light leakage from the projector, while allow a heated airflow to be expelled out of the projector simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for forming a visible image which can draw a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional visible image without having a scanning locus of a laser beam recognized. The device for forming a visible image of the present invention is comprised of a laser source irradiating a laser beam in an invisible region, a scanning means for scanning said laser beam two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally, a condensing optical system for condensing said laser beam to a drawing scheduled point in the air for plasma emission of a gas, and a controlling means for controlling oscillation timing of said laser source and scanning timing of said scanning means so as to generate said plasma emission at said drawing scheduled point in a time series and for drawing a visible image as a residual image phenomenon of the plasma emission.

Abstract: An image projection system that communicates an image into the air includes screen material particles, a screen generation device, a delivery device and a light projecting system. The screen generation device disperses the screen material particles from the screen generation device at a targeted screen location, thereby forming a projection screen. The delivery device launches the screen generation device from a launch location to the targeted screen location in the air. The light projecting device projects light from a projection location onto the screen to form the image on the screen so as to be visible from an observation location of a viewer.

Abstract: A candlelight image projecting apparatus and method preferably includes structure and/or function whereby a panel has a shadow-producing image disposed thereon, and a base is coupled to the panel. Preferably, the base is configured to hold a candle spaced from the panel such that a top of the candle flame is always below a top of the shadow image to cause a top of the shadow image to always be projected above the top of the panel. The base may be configured to hold an outer surface of a candle from 1-3 inches from the panel and so that the top of the candle flame is below a top of the shadow-producing image to cause an enlarged shadow to be projected upward from the panel.

Abstract: A projection apparatus for generating a moving star field and a cloud-like effect comprises a means for generating a cloud-like effect using at least one non-coherent light source, a means for generating a moving star field using at least one coherent light source and a means for regulating and supplying electric power. The means for generating cloud-like effect using at least one non-coherent light source comprises at least one pair of condenser lenses and an interferential filter wheel rotated by a motor, disposed between at least one pair of condenser lenses. The means for generating the moving star field using a coherent light source comprises a grating wheel rotated by a motor and a diffractive optical element disposed between the at least one coherent light source and the grating wheel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an illuminating apparatus for rendering lighted images of different shapes in different directions. The illuminating apparatus comprises a lamp fixture, a perforated dish affixed to the lamp pipe, a lamp shade affixed over the perforated dish, and a dome cover affixed on top of the lamp shade. The lamp fixture comprises a light bulb socket, a lamp pipe, and a lamp base. A light bulb is affixed to the light bulb socket and enclosed within the lamp shade. The dome cover comprises multiple inscriptions. The lamp shade comprises a layered mesh. The layered mesh may comprise wires crossing at right angles. On lighting the light bulb, the light passes through the perforations of the perforated dish, the inscriptions of the dome cover, and between the wires of the layered mesh, thereby rendering the lighted images of the different shapes in different directions.

Abstract: Light emitted from a light source passes through a stellar base plate, a fixed aperture, and a wide-angled projection lens via a condenser lens and projects a starry sky on a screen. The stellar base plate is a light-shielding disk having a number of through holes which correspond to positions and brightness of actual stars, is supported by an inner ring of a ball bearing having the center at a position corresponding to the axis of rotation so as to be capable of rotating about the axis of rotation, and is driven by a motor via a belt. The centers of the projection lens, a window of the fixed aperture, the condenser lens, and the light source are all arranged on the optical axis, and the centers of the stellar base plate, the pulley and the ball bearing correspond to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for forming a visible image which can draw a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional visible image without having a scanning locus of a laser beam recognized. The device for forming a visible image of the present invention is comprised of a laser-source irradiating a laser beam in an invisible region, a scanning means for scanning said laser beam two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally, a condensing optical system for condensing said laser beam to a drawing scheduled point in the air for plasma emission of a gas, and a controlling means for controlling oscillation timing of said laser source and scanning timing of said scanning means so as to generate said plasma emission at said drawing scheduled point in a time series and for drawing a visible image as a residual image phenomenon of the plasma emission.

Abstract: A pattern projection light source is disclosed in which a light source (2a); a plurality of mask regions (5) in each of which a light-transmitting portion that transmits light from the light source therethrough is formed in a predetermined pattern; and a plurality of lenses (7) that each form an image of the predetermined pattern of the light-transmitting portion at a predetermined distance are arranged in this order. Since the pattern projection light source includes a plurality of projection optical systems each including a mask region and a lens, a compact and thin pattern projection light source can be realized. Moreover, provision of a plurality of lenses makes it possible to increase the imaging range of a pattern image. Furthermore, an image of the pattern of the light-transmitting portion can be formed clearly on the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for forming a visible image which can draw a two-dimensional or a three-dimensional visible image without having a scanning locus of a laser beam recognized. The device for forming a visible image of the present invention is comprised of a laser source irradiating a laser beam in an invisible region, a scanning means for scanning said laser beam two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally, a condensing optical system for condensing said laser beam to a drawing scheduled point in the air for plasma emission of a gas, and a controlling means for controlling oscillation timing of said laser source and scanning timing of said scanning means so as to generate said plasma emission at said drawing scheduled point in a time series and for drawing a visible image as a residual image phenomenon of the plasma emission.

Abstract: A projector includes a light source, a light modulator for modulating light emitted from the light source, a lens module projecting the modulated light to form an image on a surface, and a lens cover. The lens cover includes a base portion positioned to the lens module, and a pattern defined in the base portion. When the projector is in operation and the lens cover is mounted on the lens module, an image is projected on the surface corresponding to the pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring operation of a dishwasher device is provided. Such an apparatus comprises a light projection device operably engaged with the dishwasher device and configured to project light therefrom. The projected light is configured to form at least one of an alphanumeric character and a graphical character, corresponding to a status of the dishwasher device. The projected light is adapted to be directed onto a surface adjacent to the dishwasher device such that the status is readable by a user. Associated systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is related to methods and devices for generating spatial images. The method comprises forming at least two directional radiation beams in a selected viewer's plane, each of the at least two directional radiation beams having a power from 0.05 to 10 of a human eye differential threshold for a current viewing condition, and directing at least two directional radiation beams to intersect and form a light spot at a crossover point, the light spot having an angular dimension corresponding to an angular resolution of a human eye and making the light spot visible from any point within the viewer's plane. Imaging is provided by means of a spatial displacement of a crossover point with an appropriate variation of brightness and/or color of said point, if required.

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

Abstract: A portable, lightweight easel for assisting in the tracing of figures is provided. The base has an interior volume with a projector and ancillary art supplies disposed therein. The projector has a light source and a receptacle for receiving a light-transmissible medium having at least one image formed thereon. A writing plane is attached to the main base and angled above the interior volume. It was an upper surface and a lower surface. The writing plane includes a translucent window-like portion between its upper and lower surfaces. The projector shines light through the medium and projects the image through the window and onto the lower surface of the writing plane so that the image is visible on the upper surface of the writing plane. Multiple images may be provided on a single medium, and the easel may be provided with multiple media each bearing different images.

Abstract: A gobo is described wherein the superimposed layers are integrally bonded with a continuous and uniform layer of polymerized gluing material. Preferred bonding glues, their required characteristics, and a method for fabricating the integrally bonded gobo are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention comprises a method and system for displaying free-space, full color, high-resolution video or still images while simultaneously enabling the user to have real-time direct interaction with the visual images. The system comprises a self-generating means for creating a dynamic, non-solid particle cloud by ejecting atomized condensate present in the surrounding air, in a controlled fashion, into an invisible particle cloud. A projection system consisting of an image generating means and projection optics, projects an image onto the particle cloud. Any physical intrusion, occurring spatially within the image region, is captured by a detection system and the intrusion information is used to enable real-time user interaction in updating the image. This input/output (I/O) interface provides a display and computer link, permitting the user to select, translate and manipulate free-space floating visual information beyond the physical constraints of the device creating the image.

Abstract: This invention provides a sign image by projecting light through a replaceable pivotable image forming apparatus onto an adjacent surface. The apparatus is contained within a telescoping tube of three locking sections with overlap indicators. The tube is pivotably mounted within a wall or ceiling. The pivotable tube and stencil permits projecting the sign image onto an adjacent inclined surface. The first section has a light source at its outer end and image forming apparatus which provides the sign message. The other two sections each contain a lens for respective image size and focus adjustment by changing the sections overlaps.

Abstract: An image projector includes a film assembly, motor, light source and lens. The film assembly includes a periscope having a first aperture, the film assembly being configured so as to mount a film to scroll in front of the first aperture of the periscope. The motor scrolls the film in front of the first aperture. The light source projects light through the periscope and portions of the film positioned in front of the first aperture of the periscope. The lens focuses the light projected through the film and the periscope.

Abstract: Provision of a projector used for a planetarium which is capable of reducing electrical power consumption and size. The projector comprises a light source 1 constituted by an array of a plurality of light emitting diodes L for emitting illumination light. The emitted illumination light passes through a condenser lens 2 to impinge onto a original projection plate 3 provided with a light-permeable pattern P, and then a transmitted image is projected through a projection lens onto a dome screen.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the realism of a displayed image may include an image display subsystem and a shadow projector. When an image is displayed, a shadow is projected near the image so that the shadow appears to be cast by the image. Shadows and lighting effects may also be reflected within a displayed image by rendering shadows and lighting corresponding to the viewer's environment within the image before or during display.

Abstract: A projection apparatus for the enlargement of photos and sketches constructed integrally within a small tent so that it may be used without requiring a darkened room for projecting. The tent is placed upon a suitable table and has an opening on one side for accessing its interior. The projection system requires that the photo or sketch be traced onto a clear plastic sheet which is then placed onto a transparent platform located somewhere between a miniature lamp and the projection surface. When the lamp is turned on, an enlarged shadow of the traced image is seen on the projection surface and is then traced onto it. Varying the projected enlargement is achieved buy sliding the lamp holder up and down a linear slide.

Abstract: A projecting lamp for projecting images to create visual and decorative effect is provided. The projecting lamp mainly includes a lamp cylinder mounted on a supporting structure. A projecting structure is mounted in a front opening of the lamp cylinder and includes a focus control bar. By rotating a threaded body of the focus control bar, a distance between a projecting lens located at a front of the projecting structure and a projecting picture located at a rear of the projecting structure is finely adjusted to enable projection of a magnified and clear image. The lamp cylinder is adjustable in its elevation angle and its angular position in a plane. The whole projecting lamp may be quickly disassembled for easy storage and conveyance.

Abstract: The invention provides an efficient and versatile system for generating and displaying a portrait or other graphic image from an array of variously sized points of light, including the following embodiments: a basic pinhole portrait; a modified array with variable apertures; a secondary display of pinhole portrait images utilizing fiber optics; and a secondary display of pinhole portrait images utilizing reflected sunlight.

Abstract: A light pattern generator includes a reflective layer absorptive to infra-red radiation from which a desired pattern has been removed to allow passage of a light beam in the shape of the pattern. A method for making a light pattern generator includes forming a layer of reflective material on a transparent substrate and ablating a portion of the layer with a laser to create a desired pattern.