Structurally Related Projector And Screen Patents (Class 353/79)
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Patent number: 8870392Abstract: Projector (1) adapted to be installed on a household appliance (26), for projecting visible information onto a projection surface (17) lying outside of said household appliance, the projector comprising a focusing unit (4) that is adapted for focusing a light beam that emanates from a light source (5) onto said projection surface, wherein the focusing unit further comprises at least one fixation element (12) that is adapted to arrange the focusing unit in at least two different focusing positions (13, 13?) within said projector (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.Inventors: Oliver Kleinert, Honghua (Terry) Hu, Franz-Josef Wipperfurth, Werner Braun
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Patent number: 8864317Abstract: A projection display satisfies formulas {(4FR?)/(W?TphR)}?0.015 and W??0.5, where: F is an F-number of a projection lens; W? is a diagonal size (inch number) of a light modulation element; ph is a pixel count in one side direction of the light modulation element; T is a throw ratio of the projection display (=a projection distance s/a distance L in the one side direction of a projected image on a projection plane); R is a radius of an exit pupil of the projection lens; I is an integrated light quantity obtained by, in a light quantity distribution in the exit pupil, radially integrating the light quantity up to the radius R; and I?(=I/2) is an integrated light quantity obtained by, in the light quantity distribution in the exit pupil, radially integrating the light quantity up to a predetermined radius R? about barycenter of the light quantity distribution.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Toshifumi Yasui
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Patent number: 8857999Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that are related to projection.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLCInventors: Edward K. Y. Jung, Eric C. Leuthardt, Royce A. Levien, Richard T. Lord, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, John D. Rinaldo, Jr., Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140293131Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a display screen; a pico projector for receiving an image signal of a predetermined format and projecting image light onto the display screen according to the image signal of the predetermined format, so that an image corresponding to the image signal of the predetermined format is displayed on the display screen; and a main body part, for fixing the display screen and the pico projector. The main body part includes a first part and a second part that are hinged by a hinge part. The display screen is fixed on the first part and the pico projector is positioned at the edge of the first part and is fixed on the first part, the second part or the hinge part. The pico projector forms a predetermined angle between the pico projector and the display screen while projecting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: LENOVO (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryohta Nomura, Ke Shang, Fang Xu
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Patent number: 8845107Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Rawles LLCInventors: Christopher Coley, Jonathan Betts-LaCroix, William Spencer Worley, III
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Patent number: 8845110Abstract: An augmented reality system may generate an augmented reality environment by projecting images onto various surfaces within a scene. A projection accessory display device (PADD) provides known characteristics for projection, and may be configured to simplify generation and maintenance of the projected image upon the PADD. The PADD may also provide one or more input devices which accept input from a user within the augmented reality environment. The PADD may comprise non-electronic passive components, electronic active components, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Rawles LLCInventor: William Spencer Worley, III
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Patent number: 8830577Abstract: A rollable display screen for use in electronic display systems includes a rollable screen that is mechanically coupled to a roller mechanism and has a plurality of pixel elements disposed thereon. The roller mechanism is configured as a stowing mechanism for the rollable screen, and may be further configured to deploy the rollable screen as a substantially planar viewing surface. The rollable display screen can be advantageously used for a durable and easily transported electronic display device since the rollable display screen is light-weight, durable, and compact.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Prysm, Inc.Inventor: Roger A. Hajjar
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Patent number: 8820947Abstract: A projection apparatus with locking structure includes an apparatus case including a main casing, a lid and at least one locking structure at the main casing and the lid, a light source, a light valve and a lens. The structure includes a slot having two opposite ends at the casing, at-least one elastic arm in the slot and at-least one positioning pillar at the lid. When the lid covers the main casing and the pillar extends into the first end, by rotating the lid relatively to the main casing, the pillar moves along the slot to the second end; when the pillar is at the second end, the elastic arm limits the pillar at the second end. The light source is for providing an illumination beam. The light valve and lens are for respectively converting the illumination beam into an image beam and the image beam into a projection beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Yun-Sheng Wang, Chia-Tien Chen
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Patent number: 8814367Abstract: A 3D image cinema system having at least one projection room for viewing 3D images or 2D images is divided into forward and rearward viewing directions for the projection of an image on a front screen and a rear screen which are provided in a front end and a rear end of the projection room, respectively. Further, a front direction chair and a rear direction chair having a different viewing direction are provided on a front step and a rear step between the projection room and the front and rear screens where the theater can be easily installed in a general building and the 3D and 2D image has as much as 1.5-2 times wider viewing as a prior image.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Hae-Yong Choi
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Patent number: 8801191Abstract: A projection system for projecting light such as images or content upon a liquid surface such as a lake or pool surface. The system includes an agitation assembly selectively operable to agitate a portion of the upper surface of liquid to form a projection screen. The system includes a projector assembly projecting or focusing light onto the projection screen on the upper surface of the liquid. The liquid is translucent to light, but the projection screen on the upper surface reflects a portion of the projected light due to the agitation. The agitation assembly may include an aeration system with a distribution manifold and is positioned below the liquid surface and has outlets discharging gas into the liquid such that air bubbles for the screen. The manifold outlets may be provided at two or more depths, whereby two or more portions of the projection screen are generated at differing times.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Edward A. Nemeth, David W. Crawford
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Patent number: 8801190Abstract: A mirror is at least partially transparent on a first side and at least partially reflective on a second side. The mirror is positioned at an angle in front of a display such that visible light emitted from the display is reflected from the second side. Further, the a plurality of invisible light emitters are positioned in front of the second side that transmits the invisible light through the mirror from the second side to the first side.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Mark Joseph, David Stanley Wishart, Jr., Jere Mark Kirkley, Peter Stepniewicz, Mark A. Reichow, Christopher Raynard Runco, Thomas E. Brentnall, Thomas Fraiser LaDuke
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Publication number: 20140198949Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicants: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., DISNEY ENTERPRISES, LLCInventors: Joseph O'Brien Garlington, Brent David Strong
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Patent number: 8757807Abstract: A road vehicle which may switch between a driver dependent mode in which the control of the vehicle is dependent on a driver located in the vehicle and a driver independent mode in which the control of the vehicle is independent of a driver. The vehicle includes an image projecting system for projecting a motion picture on an interior surface of the vehicle, and at least one window glass configurable to function as a screen for showing images projected by the image projecting system. When the vehicle is controlled in the driver independent mode, an area of the window glass is changed from readily transparent to the screen for showing images projected by the image projecting system either by a change in a property of the window glass or covering the area of the window glass by an image reflecting surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventor: Jonathan Disley
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Patent number: 8757819Abstract: Interactive systems can include various components that are packaged together and easily assemblable. An interactive system can comprise a mount, a display device, a projector, an input device, and a processing device. The display device, the projector, the input device, and the processing device can together provide an electronic display system, while the mount can carry these other various components and assist in connecting them to one another. The mount and the other components of the interactive system can be conveniently packaged and sold as group for convenient installation by one or two persons.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Douglas MacDonald, John Helton, Dale Miller, Michael Boyle, Peter W. Hildebrandt, Johnny Fuglsang Jessen, Edgar B. Montague, JeanLuc Camarda, Heinrik Soerensen Prang
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Patent number: 8746894Abstract: Methods and systems for displaying three-dimensional (3D) images using motion parallax are described. Images are projected onto a reflector with a rippled or faceted surface. The reflected images are viewed at a plurality of viewing locations and a different image is perceived according to the viewing location.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporationInventor: Robin A. Atkins
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Patent number: 8733939Abstract: In an example, a content projecting system includes a communication module configured to receive an instruction to project content. The content projecting system further includes a projector configured to be affixed to a vehicle. The projector is further configured to project the content onto a projection surface separate from the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Cloudcar, Inc.Inventor: Konstantin Othmer
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Publication number: 20140132935Abstract: A projection apparatus includes an image projection unit configured to form an image and project the formed image, a screen unit configured to display the image projected from the image projection unit, and a mounting unit on which the image projection unit and the screen unit are integrally mounted. The screen unit is formed to have a curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Hak-young KIM, Jun-seok PARK, Sung-tae KIM, Jeong-ho NHO, Jean HUR
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Patent number: 8721089Abstract: The image projection apparatus is disclosed to which plural interchangeable optical units are selectively attachable. The apparatus includes a shift mechanism moving an attached optical unit, which is one of the plural interchangeable optical units that is attached to the apparatus, with respect to a light modulation element in a direction orthogonal to an optical axis, an actuator driving the shift mechanism, and a controller controlling drive of the actuator using a control parameter for moving the attached optical unit by a specific movement amount via the shift mechanism. The controller acquires information on at least one of a weight and an optical characteristic of the attached optical unit from a memory provided in one of the apparatus and the attached optical unit, and to change the control parameter using the acquired information.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Junichi Hatakeyama, Azusa Sugawara
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Patent number: 8708503Abstract: A projector includes: an external case which stores an optical unit; and a foot unit which projects from the external case, the foot unit includes: a first foot main body whose projection length from the external case is variable, a second foot main body whose projection length from the first foot main body in the same direction as the projection direction of the first foot main body is variable, a first adjusting unit configured to adjust the projection length of the first foot main body, and a second adjusting unit configured to adjust the projection length of the second foot main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Yukihiro Horiko
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Patent number: 8690336Abstract: A mobile electronic device includes an image projector configured to project an image, a vibration generating unit configured to generate a vibration and adjust an intensity of the vibration, and a control unit configured to control the vibration generator. The control unit is configured to control the vibration generator to adjust the intensity of the vibration based on an image projecting status of the image projector.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Kyocera CorporationInventors: Jouji Yoshikawa, Tomoko Asano, Hiroki Itou
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Patent number: 8693093Abstract: A portable projection screen system includes a foldable structure defining a viewing area. A projector mounting assembly includes first and second mounting arms spaced a selected distance apart. Each of the first and second mounting arms including a horizontal projector member located above the viewing area and extending forward of the viewing area. A vertical projector member pivotally connects to a backside of the viewing area in a plurality of positions. Each of the plurality of positions locates the horizontal projector member at a different height above the viewing area. A projector crossbar member slidably connects and moves between a plurality of positions that are each a different distance from the viewing area.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: LeRoy Francis Kepley, Jr.
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Patent number: 8690361Abstract: A case structure includes a covering member and a lid member. The covering member includes a main boy, a first coupling part and a first positioning part. The lid member includes a lid plate, a second coupling part and a second positioning part. The second coupling part of the lid member and the first coupling part of the covering member are engaged with each other so that the lid plate is coupled with the main body and pivotal with respect to the main body. When the lid plate is rotated to a first position, the second positioning part is interference-fitted into the first positioning part so that the lid plate is positioned with respect to the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tien-Hsiung Wang, Tsang-Hsing Ku
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Patent number: 8678598Abstract: A system for displaying an anamorphic image on a viewing surface comprises a screen having a viewing surface and an image source configured to display the anamorphic image on the viewing surface such that an image viewed on the viewing surface appears undistorted from a viewing point. In addition, the system may also include a reflective lens having a convex exterior surface and a refractive lens having a plurality of surfaces to redirect light toward an image capture device. Further, the system may include an image conversion module for converting a non-anamorphic image into the anamorphic image suitable for displaying on the viewing surface and a selected portion of the anamorphic image into at least one non-anamorphic image.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Frank William Harris
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Patent number: 8672486Abstract: This document describes various techniques for implementing a wide field-of-view projector. A wide field-of-view projector may include a spatial light modulator configured to inject light rays into an input wedge. The input wedge acts to output the light rays with an increased fan-out angle. In an embodiment, the spatial light modulator is controlled to inject light rays into the input wedge effective to project an image from the surface of an output wedge that is positioned proximate, and receives light rays with an increased fan-out angle from, the input wedge.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Adrian Travis
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Publication number: 20140063469Abstract: A teleprompter suited for use with a camera having a lens with a field of view defined by an axis in a forward direction. The teleprompter includes, generally, a reflector supported proximate the lens; a projection screen supported forward of the reflector; a projector supported forward of the reflector for projecting an image on the projection screen so that the image is capable of reflection by the reflector along the axis. The projection screen being preferably concave and oriented such that the projected image projected by the projector onto the projector screen is reflected by the reflector along the axis of the lens in a forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: BDL AUTOSCRIPT INC.Inventors: Michael A. Folcik, William E. Flynn, JR.
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Patent number: 8651670Abstract: A projection type image display device of the present invention includes: a screen unit with a screen onto which images are projected; a projection unit for projecting images onto the screen from the rear surface of the screen; right and left slide mechanisms as a pair for supporting the screen unit in a manner that allows the screen unit to move in a direction approximately normal to the screen; and a link shaft for linking the right and left slide mechanisms, and for moving the right and left mechanisms in synchronization with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Akihiro Kitaguchi
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Patent number: 8646918Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Old Dominion University Research FoundationInventor: Declan G. De Paor
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Patent number: 8646917Abstract: An apparatus is provided for generating or creating an autostereoscopic or three-dimensional (3D) display. The apparatus has a foreground display assembly including a display element such as a transparent projection screen film and a projector projecting a first set of two-dimensional (2D) content onto a rear surface viewable by a viewer via a front surface. The apparatus includes a background display assembly including a display element displaying a second set of 2D content. The apparatus includes an intermediate display assembly including a display element, such as an optical shutter window, positioned between the foreground display element and the background display element. This assembly includes a projector projecting a third set of 2D content on the front or rear surface of the optical shutter window. The first, second, and third sets of 2D content are concurrently visible and the use of three spaced apart display planes creates a 3D illusion.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Reichow, Daniel M. Joseph
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Patent number: 8628197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Leonardo W. Estevez, William R. Krenik, Steven E. Smith, Yoram Solomon, Jose S. Vasquez, Steven Penn
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Patent number: 8608317Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention a projection facility for projecting image contents onto an inside wall in an open cabin of a transport means, with which any given image contents can be projected onto a curved inside wall in a large-scale manner. The projection facility may comprise, apart from several projectors, several mirrors for deflecting the image contents. This allows image quality to be improved.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Airbus S.A.S.Inventors: Ulrich Babst, Torsten Jaunich, Daniel Dreyer, Hans Lobentanzer, Marc S. Velten, Holger Schmidt
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Patent number: 8608319Abstract: A multi-layer projection display including first and second panels separated by a predetermined distance, wherein at least a portion of the first panel overlaps at least a portion of the second panel, and the first panel is disposed between a viewing location and the second panel. The display also includes a controller configured to cause the first and second panels to alternate between substantially opaque and substantially transparent states at a determined frequency, such that the first panel is substantially opaque when the second panel is substantially transparent, and the second panel is substantially opaque when the first panel is substantially transparent. The display further includes a projector configured to project an image onto the first panel when the first panel is substantially opaque, and further configured to project the image onto the second panel when the second panel is substantially opaque.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: IGTInventors: Chauncey W. Griswold, Robert Maddox
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Patent number: 8591042Abstract: Techniques and display systems that provide display systems suitable for various display applications, including display systems that provide a controlled climate in an enclosure of the system to protect the display components and display systems that produce high-contrast images for outdoor displays, large-format displays and other display applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Prysm, Inc.Inventor: Roger A. Hajjar
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Patent number: 8562145Abstract: A system for projecting changeable electronic content, such as video or digital still images, onto a curved surface. The system includes a housing, a reflector within the housing, and a projector. The housing has an exterior surface and an interior space. At least a portion of the exterior surface is a curved display surface capable of displaying electronic content projected upon it, and at least one portion of the exterior surface has an aperture through the exterior surface to the interior space. The projector is located proximate the aperture for projecting content through the aperture to the reflector. When the projector receives converted content and projects the converted content through the aperture to the reflector, the curved display surface displays the converted content undistorted to a viewer. The system can also provide for display of branded content on a product container having a shape corresponding with the brand.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Ralph R. Roberts, Glenn E. Casner, Brett J. Sitter, Jane K. Wardhana, Brian T. Weber, Kenneth A. Epstein, Martin B. Wolk, Patrick A. Thomas
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Patent number: 8550638Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Wisecube Technology Pte LtdInventor: Mean Tean Shine
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Publication number: 20130250252Abstract: A projector suspension device for a projector comprises a base to be fixed to a surface on which the projector projects an image, a support member extending from the base and configured to support the projector, and an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a tilt of the projector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Hirohisa Nakano, Toshimitsu Watanabe, Nobuyuki Otsuki
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Patent number: 8540378Abstract: A projector includes: a lens position control unit which controls a projection position of an image by shifting a projection lens; a signal receiving unit which receives a position control start signal to start position control and a lens shift signal from a remote controller; a direction conversion memory unit which stores direction conversion information corresponding to the lens shift signal as information for performing a predetermined conversion of the shift direction of the projection lens; a shift direction converting unit which converts the shift direction of the projection lens based on the direction conversion information; a menu display unit which displays a direction conversion menu screen through which the direction conversion information is inputted; and a control unit which allows the menu display unit to display the direction conversion menu screen when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time of reception of the position control start signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Shunji Maruyama
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Patent number: 8540379Abstract: An image display device built into electronic apparatuses, the device including a laser beam source unit emitting laser beams of various colors; a light modulation element modulating the laser beams emitted from the laser beam source unit, based on video signals; a projecting optical system projecting the modulated laser beams formed by the light modulation element on a screen; a control portion controlling the laser beam source unit and the light modulation element; and a movable body provided to be drawn out of and inserted into the case of electronic apparatuses. The movable body includes at least a first unit having the projecting optical system and a second unit rotatably supporting the first unit through a hinge portion. The hinge portion is featured by rotating the first unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Nobuo Jikuya, Hitoshi Fujimoto, Ryousuke Araki
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Patent number: 8540380Abstract: A projector is provided with a radiation source adapted to radiate an electromagnetic wave during an operation and an exterior housing adapted to house the radiation source inside, wherein the exterior housing includes a first housing made of synthetic resin, and a second housing including a shield material adapted to block the electromagnetic wave, and disposed at a position for covering the radiation source in a plan view.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masayuki Okoshi
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Patent number: 8517543Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems and methods for providing image projection and entertainment.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Reichow, Thomas Frasier LaDuke, Steve Kosakura, R. Christopher Biggs
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Patent number: 8511828Abstract: A multimedia presentation system a projector to project images toward an audience. A plurality of nozzles are partially submerged in a body of water at locations between the projector and the audience. The plurality of nozzles are located at different distances from the projector. Each of the plurality of nozzles is arranged to produce a fan like water mist onto which the projector projects images. A controller is coupled to the projector and the plurality of nozzles. The controller causes the projector to project images and at least one of the plurality of nozzles to produce a water mist in a synchronized sequence such that the images appear at different distances from the projector at different times. The controller may further control the orientation of each nozzle to vary the distance by inclining the plane of the water mist relative to the surface of the body of water.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Wet Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Mark Fuller, James Doyle
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Patent number: 8454168Abstract: A stereo display apparatus includes a support member, at least one projector, a screen, first reflectors, and an actuator. The projector is connected to the support member, and includes a battery and an image memory module. The projector is capable of emitting an image beam. The screen is connected to the support member. The first reflectors surround the support member. The actuator is connected to the support member and is capable of driving the support member to rotate. The support member is capable of driving the projector and the screen to rotate. When the projector and the screen rotate, the image beam is projected onto the first reflectors in sequence, and the first reflectors reflect the image beam onto the screen in sequence.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Ming-Hui Cheng, Kun-Rong Chang, Fang-Hsuan Cheng
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Patent number: 8449123Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a screen having a display surface; and a projector that renders an image by scanning light on the display screen, wherein the screen selects, independently in respective regions of the display surface, a light transmission state in which the light is transmitted and a light diffusion state in which the light is diffused, the screen being configured such that the region where address light is irradiated is in the light diffusion state and the region where the address light is not irradiated is in the light transmission state, and the projector scans the address light on the display surface such that an area of the display surface corresponding to an image displayed on the display surface changes to the light diffusion state.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Yasushi Mizoguchi, Hidekazu Kobayashi, Shuichi Wakabayashi, Taisuke Yamauchi, Takashi Takeda
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Publication number: 20130128238Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventor: Texas Instruments Incorporated
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Publication number: 20130114048Abstract: A projector screen support (2) is described comprising a support structure (5) with at least one guide means (6, 7) defining a length axis {8, 9) which is to be arranged essentially vertically and a screen holding support (10) for holding a projector screen (3). The screen holding support (10) is arranged movable along the length axis (8, 9), defined by said at least one guide means (6, 7). The projector screen support (2) also comprises counterbalancing means arranged to apply a force directed upwards on the screen holding support (10) in relation to the support structure (5). The counterbalancing means comprises at least two constant force springs (13) each producing a predetermined force, wherein the springs (13) are attachable/detachable in at least one end without using any tools, so that the total force from the counterbalancing means may be easily varied by attaching or detaching springs (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: SMS SMART MEDIA SOLUTIONS ABInventors: Slobodan Konjhodzic, Jonas Håkansson, Ali Nekzada
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Patent number: 8434871Abstract: Projection screens for projection of binocular stereoscopic images include a metallic projection surface that includes a plurality of depressions configured to produce left and right viewable light fluxes in response to received left and right modulated light fluxes. The metallic projection surface can be formed by beadblasting, and multiple panels can be secured together by welding or other process. Projection surfaces can also be formed by molding or otherwise forming a conductive surface on a dielectric or other substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: The Salk Institute for Biological StudiesInventors: Thomas M. Bartol, Paul O. Dunn, Jr., Terrence J. Sejnowski, Dejan Vucinic
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Publication number: 20130100422Abstract: A reflective screen apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention, which is advantageous in that a reflection surface is readily formed, projection light outputted from a projector is efficiently reflected, and the convenience of a user is improved, includes a reflective screen having a reflection surface (reflection area) that reflects projection light off reflection films as reflectors selectively formed on a screen substrate in accordance with the angle of incidence of the projection light and a pair of winders that support respective ends (upper and lower ends) of the reflective screen and rotate in forward and backward directions to wind and release the reflective screen, and the winders drive each other and operate in opposite ways to move the reflection surface between the winders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Masashi Kitabayashi, Mamoru Kobayashi
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Patent number: 8421991Abstract: Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artifacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: IMAX CorporationInventors: Steven Charles Read, Brian John Bonnick, George Eric Jacques
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Patent number: 8414130Abstract: A method of displaying an image on a screen having upper and lower extremities to a viewer located in front of the screen and at a horizontal distance from the screen, the method comprising the steps of: (a) inclining the screen at an angle of 60° or less to a horizontal plane behind the screen; (b) arranging the viewer and screen such that the upper extremity of the screen is further away than its lower extremity from the point of view of the viewer with said upper extremity above the head height of the viewer; and, (c) displaying the image on the screen.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: University of YorkInventor: Adar Pelah
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Patent number: 8403505Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lung Dai
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Patent number: 8403503Abstract: A freeform optical device is disclosed which has an at least partially curved surface with a surface geometry. Surface normals at multiple locations on the surface geometry can be computed to define the surface geometry with respect to multiple focal points corresponding to the surface normals at the locations in order to correct optical aberrations otherwise occurring at the focal points.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Zheng Jason Geng