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Apparatus for projecting image and method for operating same

US10429939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2014
Grant dateOct 1, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/3188
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for projecting an image, according to one embodiment of the present invention, projects an image, detects a user gesture operation in an area between an image screen area, where an image screen corresponding to the projected image is displayed, and the apparatus for projecting an image, and carries out a control operation corresponding to the detected gesture operation. The operation of detecting the user gesture operation includes distinguishing, into a plurality of areas, the area between the image screen area and the apparatus for projecting an image, and detecting the user gesture operation with respect to the plurality of distinguished plurality of areas.

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