Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for controlling the transmission of a picture data from a picture source to a picture display. SOLUTION: The method includes a step of transmitting a picture data from a picture source to a picture display, a step of receiving the picture data in a buffer present on the picture display, a step of reading at least some of the picture data from the buffer which are for the processing by the picture display, a step of monitoring an untreated picture data quantity which is present in the buffer, a step of transmitting a value representing a quantity of the-untreated-picture-data which is present in the buffer from the picture display to the picture source, and a step of adjusting the transmission of the picture data to the picture display which is performed by the picture source, when the value representing the quantity of the untreated-picture-data satisfies a previously selected condition. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an optical design of a projection device to be cost effective as desired. SOLUTION: The light engine can include a condenser configured to receive unpolarized light from an illumination source and output a focused beam of unpolarized light. A polarizing assembly arranged downstream of the condenser can be configured to receive the focused beam of unpolarized light and output substantially polarized light. The polarized light can be directed to a transmissive liquid crystal display panel that receives the substantially polarized light and transmits a video image. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and methods for managing a plurality of projector devices over a computer network. SOLUTION: The system includes a projector manager linked to the computer network, wherein the projector manager is configured to monitor over the network a status of a selected feature of a selected projector device 12, 16, and to change the status of the selected feature when requested. The system also includes a projector manager controller linked to the computer network, wherein the projector manager controller is configured to request the projector manager to perform at least one of the functions of reporting the status of the selected feature and requesting the selected projector device to change the status of the selected feature. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To hold and adjust a light tunnel of a projection device such as a digital projector for business, educational, government and/or entertainment applications. SOLUTION: A light tunnel retention and adjustment mechanism 600 for holding and aligning a light tunnel 610 in a light tunnel assembly includes one or more first compliant spring fingers 640 that are abutted on the light tunnel along a first surface so as to give a compliant spring force for adjusting alignment of the light tunnel in a first axis and fixedly holding the light tunnel in predetermined position in the first axis. The light tunnel retention and adjustment mechanism further includes one or more second compliant spring fingers 645 that are abutted on the light tunnel along a second surface so as to give a compliant spring force for adjusting alignment of the light tunnel in a second axis and fixedly holding the light tunnel in predetermined position in the second axis. The light tunnel retention and adjustment mechanism may be formed as a single piece. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A system and methods for managing a plurality of projector devices over a computer network are provided. The system includes a projector manager linked to a computer network, wherein the projector manager is configured to monitor over the network a status of a selected feature of a selected projector device, and to change the status of the selected feature when requested. The system also includes a projector manager controller linked to the computer network, wherein the projector manager controller is configured to request the projector manager to perform at least one of the functions of reporting the status of the selected feature and requesting the selected projector device to change the status of the selected feature.
Abstract:
An image projection system for a colour display device, comprising:a light source (32) including, a substrate (74), a first set of LEDs (72) disposed on the substrate for generating first light having first wavelength, a second set of LEDs (72) co-disposed on the substrate for generating second light having a second wavelength, and a second set of LEDs (72) co-disposed on the substrate for generating second light having a second wavelength, the first, second, and third wavelengths being different wavelengths; a light guide (38) including a first set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the first set of LEDs to propagate the first light to a first imaging device (44), a second set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the second set of LEDs to propagate the second light to a second imaging device (44), and a third set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the third set of LEDs to propagate the third light to a third imaging device (44); a display controller (56) adapted to receive colour image data from a data source (58) and convert the colour image to at least first, second and third colour data for driving the respective first, second and third imaging devices to project respective first, second and third images; and a combiner (46) adapted for receiving simultaneously the first, second and third images from the respective first, second and third imaging devices, and combining the first, second and third images to form a composite image.
Abstract:
An image projection system for a colour display device, comprising:a light source (32) including, a substrate (74), a first set of LEDs (72) disposed on the substrate for generating first light having first wavelength, a second set of LEDs (72) co-disposed on the substrate for generating second light having a second wavelength, and a second set of LEDs (72) co-disposed on the substrate for generating second light having a second wavelength, the first, second, and third wavelengths being different wavelengths; a light guide (38) including a first set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the first set of LEDs to propagate the first light to a first imaging device (44), a second set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the second set of LEDs to propagate the second light to a second imaging device (44), and a third set of optical fibres (76) optically coupled to the third set of LEDs to propagate the third light to a third imaging device (44); a display controller (56) adapted to receive colour image data from a data source (58) and convert the colour image to at least first, second and third colour data for driving the respective first, second and third imaging devices to project respective first, second and third images; and a combiner (46) adapted for receiving simultaneously the first, second and third images from the respective first, second and third imaging devices, and combining the first, second and third images to form a composite image.
Abstract:
A system and methods for managing a plurality of projector devices over a computer network are provided. The system includes a projector manager linked to a computer network, wherein the projector manager is configured to monitor over the network a status of a selected feature of a selected projector device, and to change the status of the selected feature when requested. The system also includes a projector manager controller linked to the computer network, wherein the projector manager controller is configured to request the projector manager to perform at least one of the functions of reporting the status of the selected feature and requesting the selected projector device to change the status of the selected feature.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for a lamp housing is provided that blocks light and dissipates heat. The lamp housing encases or is integral to a reflector, and has an inner surface that absorbs radiation emitted by the lamp burner and an outer surface that allows for improved heat dissipation through radiation and convection means. The inner surface absorbs radiation and the outer surface is enlarged with a plurality of formations for improved heat dissipation through radiation and convection means. The housing also blocks stray visible light from escaping, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for light leakage systems.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an image-rendering device for an image projector. The image-rendering device includes a body having an image receiver adapted to alternatively receive a first interchangeable data transfer device and a second interchangeable data transfer device. Each interchangeable data transfer device is adapted to enable transfer of an image to the image-rendering device. The body may further include a projector connector adapted to operably couple the image-rendering device to the image projector and a processor configured to automatically transmit the image from the image receiver to the image projector for display. In some embodiments, the image-rendering device includes a peripheral device connector configured to enable at least one peripheral device to be operably linked to the image-rendering device. The peripheral device connector may be configured to transmit an image from the at least one peripheral device to the image projector, or vice versa.