Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung schafft eine mikromechanische Projektionsvorrichtung (1), aufweisend: einen Träger (2), welcher einen ersten, zweiten und dritten Abschnitt (30, 31, 32) aufweist, wobei der zweite Abschnitt (31) zwischen dem ersten und dritten Abschnitt (30, 32) liegt und biegsam ausgebildet ist; einen Spiegel (6), welcher auf dem ersten Abschnitt (30) aufgebracht ist; und eine Lichtquelle (15), die auf dem dritten Abschnitt (32) aufgebracht ist; wobei der zweite Abschnitt (31) derart gebogen ist, dass ein Lichtstrahl (16) von der Lichtquelle (15) auf den Spiegel (6) richtbar ist.
Abstract:
System and method for control using face detection or hand gesture detection algorithms in a captured image. Based on the existence of a detected human face or a hand gesture in an image captured by a digital camera, a control signal is generated and provided to a device. The control may provide power or disconnect power supply to the device (or part of the device circuits). The location of the detected face in the image may be used to rotate a display screen to achieve a better line of sight with a viewing person. The difference between the location of the detected face and an optimum is the error to be corrected by rotating the display to the required angular position. A hand gesture detection can be used as a replacement to a remote control for the controlled unit, such as a television set.
Abstract:
A projector, a projection system and a user interface are disclosed. An example projection system may include a projection device adapted to project an image. A user interface may be used in communication with the projection device and may be configured to control a number of projector settings of the projection device. The user interface may be configured to simultaneously display a first level menu item and a list of second level menu items within a second highlighting outline. Display of the list of second level menu items may be invoked by a selection of the first level menu item.
Abstract:
A surface computing device is described which has a surface which can be switched between transparent and diffuse states. When the surface is in its diffuse state, an image can be projected onto the surface and when the surface is in its transparent state, an image can be projected through the surface and onto an object. In an embodiment, the image projected onto the object is redirected onto a different face of the object, so as to provide an additional display surface or to augment the appearance of the object. In another embodiment, the image may be redirected onto another object.
Abstract:
A surface computing device is described which has a surface which can be switched between transparent and diffuse states. When the surface is in its diffuse state, an image can be projected onto the surface and when the surface is in its transparent state, an image can be projected through the surface and onto an object. In an embodiment, the image projected onto the object is redirected onto a different face of the object, so as to provide an additional display surface or to augment the appearance of the object. In another embodiment, the image may be redirected onto another object.
Abstract:
An assembly for use in a projection system includes a plurality of optical elements such as one or more mirrors (130 and 120), a light engine (110), a screen (140), and a monolith (150). The optical elements are coupled to the monolith to provide a central element of reference, thereby enabling alignment based on the central element of reference.
Abstract:
A system for recording video comprising a plurality of cameras aligned in a substantially horizontal plane and adapted to capture images in substantially a three-hundred-sixty degree viewing angle; and a first additional camera adapted to capture images at the same time as the plurality of cameras adapted to capture images in the substantially three-hundred-sixty degree view, wherein the first additional camera is adapted to capture images in a direction above or below the horizontal plane. A system for displaying video comprising a side viewing area that provides substantially a three-hundred-sixty degree viewing area and forms at least part of a viewing pod; and at least one of a top viewing area and a bottom viewing area that forms a least a part of the viewing pod.
Abstract:
A collapsible portable video display (100) is provided, which incorporates a mini-projector (130), a folding mirror (120), and a rear projection foldable screen (125). In one type of implementation the display is incorporated into a mobile consumer appliance, such as a cellphone, mobile DVD player, etc. In other type of implementation the display device is a stand-alone device having inputs for video and audio signals.
Abstract:
A representative embodiment of the invention provides a compact image projector having a light source coupled to a spatial light modulator (SLM). The light source has a substantially planar structure. The overall size of the SLM is dominated by its length and/or width. The projector has an optical arrangement that enables the SLM to be oriented so that the SLM' s dominant dimensions are parallel to the plane of the light source. Due to this relative orientation of the SLM and light source, one of the dimensions of the image projector can be smaller than 12 mm, which advantageously enables incorporation of the projector into a hand-held electronic device, such as a cell phone, PDA, or media player.