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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8049960 | Contrast rear projection screen and method for manufacturing the same A three-dimensional rear projection screen that has substantially improved contrast by using a tinted layer disposed between the source of the projected light and the light diffusion layer. This tinted attenuation layer diminishes the back-scattered light more than ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7990613 | Depth enhancing screen The present disclosure relates to a depth-enhancing screen for producing a simulated 3D image. The screen comprises a multi-curved Fresnel lens which when viewed in cross-section along the or each longest line linking two points on the edge of the lens, has a curved... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7583437 | Projection screen with virtual compound curvature A compound curved projection screen having a curvature about at least one region, such as a cylinder cross section curved about an axis or an ellipse about a plurality of axes, is provided. The compound curved screen comprises a plurality of angled planar reflective... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7545563 | Lightweight compactible projection screen for trade show and other uses A screen for a trade show or like environment that is lightweight, flexible and compactible. The screen may be patterned to include a plurality of ridges extending from a top to a bottom thereof that serve to reflect projected light into a larger field of view. The ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7453633 | Perforate projection screen with inconspicuous seams A perforate projection screen for movies, planetariums and the like having inconspicuous seams and uniform reflectivity throughout its visible surface. The screen is made from a plurality of perforate panels and is mounted, when in use, with a dark non-reflective ch... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7341351 | Aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time The subject of the invention relates to an aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time which contains an inflatable information-carrying body (90) that has a hollow internal space (92), a supporting structure (50... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337567 | Retractable banner stand with curvature means A retractable banner stand has a banner, a support base, a mast, a retracting mechanism, and a means for imparting a curvature in the horizontal plane on the banner. Typically a cross member will be provided for supporting the banner in an extended upright position ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334902 | Wide angle scanner for panoramic display A wide angle display system includes a linear array projector, a curved display surface, and an n-sides scanning mirror. The projector is configured to project an image along an optical axis to the scanning mirror. The scanning mirror continuously rotates about a ro... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7317565 | Projection viewing system A projection viewing system of simplified construction and high illumination efficiency, which enables at least two images varying with viewing directions to be simultaneously displayed in a viewable fashion. The system includes at least two display devices 1... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310130 | Lithographic apparatus and position measuring method In a lithographic apparatus, a measurement of the position of an object in an ambient space by an object position measuring system which is influenced by pressure variations in the ambient space, is corrected by an accurate measurement of the pressure in the ambient... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302373 | System and method for visualizing data in a three-dimensional scene A method for displaying a plurality of measurement data along a borehole trajectory includes displaying a borehole model representing the borehole trajectory; and displaying the plurality of measurement data as at least one layer overlaying the borehole model, where... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7242402 | Method of visualization of a part of a three-dimensional image The invention concerns a method of visualization of a part of a three-dimensional image. The part is defined by a finite predetermined volume, a sphere, for example, the center of which is located on an element of interest present in the three-dimensional image. In ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239445 | Projection-receiving surface that functions in ambient light The present invention is a broadband projection-receiving surface that can function as a projection screen. This surface can, even in strong ambient light, provide high gain, prevent glare and speckle, provide high contrast, preserve of gray-scale linearity, provide... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236278 | Projection optical apparatus A projection optical apparatus is provided that is fast and of satisfactory illumination efficiency albeit being of simple construction and compact size including at least three projection optical systems for magnifying and projecting an image appearing on a display... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234817 | Liquid crystal projection system A projection system is provided. The projection system comprises a projector for producing a polarized light for projecting an image and a projection screen on which the image projected by the projector is visualized. The polarization plane of the polarized light an... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7227683 | Spherical reflective screen with focus and method for manufacturing the same Disclosed are a spherical reflective screen for displaying an image and a method for manufacturing the screen. The screen has a spherical surface with a radius of curvature of a circle drawn centering around a point, and a focal length of the screen is the same as a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213357 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7197851 | Accessible telepresence display booth A door for a telepresence display booth having improved acoustics comprises a projection screen frame and a projection screen. The projection screen is coupled to the projection screen frame and comprises a trapezoidal surface. A viewing surface of the projection sc... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7200536 | Simulator A vehicle simulator comprising: (i) a real-world vehicle (1) whose controls and instruments are dual-mode such that they can be switched between normal operation and simulated operation; (ii) a retro-reflect... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7180663 | 3D motion picture theatre When any observer receives an image of a scene having the same relative size, shape and location on the retina of each of his two eyes at any instant and the image of the scene has some component of horizontal motion in any direction, the image viewed is three dimen... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176986 | Projection television A projection television including a CRT assembly projecting image beams and a reflecting mirror reflecting the image beams. The projection television has a support casing having support frames provided on both sides thereof below the reflecting mirror, receiving and... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7177079 | Method and overhead system for performing a plurality of therapeutic functions within a room A system and method for providing biosynchronized therapy to a patient that creates a therapeutic environment and therapeutic stimulations that are sensitive to psychological and sensory human issues, including those particular to the patient, and that reduce psycho... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173649 | Video airship The video airship is a lighter-than-air airship, preferably spherical, including a video display disposed with substantially all of the craft's outer surface, a nearly invisible computerized electric propulsion-control system, speakers, microphones, video cameras, c... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7143553 | Modular multi-configurable display The modular multi-configurable display has a series of box frames and provides variable positioning for appurtenances. The display can include a plurality of vertical columns, and generally horizontal trusses. The columns are capable of receiving the trusses at each... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7139123 | Screen A screen with an improved luminance uniformity is provided. A diffusion film that is disposed at the front surface of the screen is attached to a Fresnel lens with an adhesive. The Fresnel lens is attached to a reflective layer that is deposited on a base film with ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131733 | Method for creating brightness filter and virtual space creation system A method for creating brightness filters. The brightness filters are used in a projection system in which divided images are projected on a curved screen from a plurality of projectors with adjacent divided images overlapped partially, in order to adjust brightness ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114276 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111943 | Wide field display using a scanned linear light modulator array A display apparatus for providing an image on a curved display surface includes a line image generation apparatus for generating a modulated line image, where the line image generation apparatus includes a laser light source for providing an illumination beam, a lin... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7088508 | Double-sided lens sheet and projection screen In order to provide a dual-surface lens sheet in which a color shift is reduced and positions of unit lenses on a front surface and a back surface are easily aligned even if the unit lenses are disposed in fine pitch when used for a rear projection screen which is u... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7075513 | Zooming and panning content on a display screen A method and system for manipulating content displayed on a display screen is disclosed. A data processing device has two attached user input controls, such as touch pads, joysticks, and the like. One of the controls may be used for panning (i.e. scrolling up and do... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7075557 | Method of and apparatus for handling high bandwidth on-screen-display graphics data over a distributed IEEE 1394 network utilizing an isochronous data transmission format On-screen-display graphics data is transmitted from a source device to a display device over an IEEE 1394-1995 serial bus network utilizing an isochronous data format. The on-screen-display graphics data is generated by the source device and transmitted to a display... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7057812 | Reflection-type projection screen A projection screen includes a substrate having at least a first surface, a reflective layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, and diffusion layer having a first surface defined by a matte finish and an opposing second surface. The second surfac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7042640 | Projection screen unit with projection surfaces optimized for different ambient light levels A projection screen unit includes a first projection surface optimized for a predetermined range of ambient conditions and a second projection surface optimized for a second, different range of ambient conditions. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040064 | Modular multi-configurable display system The modular multi-configurable display has a series of box frames and provides variable positioning for appurtenances. The display can include a plurality of vertical columns, and generally horizontal trusses. The columns are capable of receiving the trusses at each... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7035007 | Reflection screen apparatus and projection system using the same A reflection screen apparatus in which a projection apparatus projects an image based on received image data and an observer observes the image comprises a screen reflection surface which visibly diffuses and reflects the image projected by the projection apparatus ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7019898 | Flexible reconfigurable surface A three-dimensional surface shape is produced from input numerical data. The shape of an elastic surface is determined by the positions of a first matrix of memory rods. The position of each of the memory rods is determined by a flexible sheet which is contoured by ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7012669 | Reflection barrier for panoramic display A panoramic display system includes a curved projection screen, a panoramic projector, and a substantially conically shaped barrier. The projector is configured to project an image onto the projection screen from a projection point located substantially above the pr... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6988939 | Hand-guided electric tool comprising a guard In a hand-guided electrical tool 3 with a housing 2 that has a receiving collar 20 embodied on it and with a guard hood 1 that can be attached to the receiving collar 20 and has a clamping strap 16, which can move freely aro... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6972788 | Projection display for a aircraft cockpit environment A projection display is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The projection display includes a hollow case including a window opening, a screen formed on one portion of the case, and at least one mirror internally mounted to the case at a position ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6961176 | Fresnel lens sheet, rear projection screen and rear projection display A Fresnel lens sheet has an entrance surface provided with a plurality of total-reflection Fresnel lens elements. Each of the total-reflection Fresnel lens elements has a light-receiving facet and a total-reflection facet that deflects part of or all the image light... | 11/01/2005 |
