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Device using projector for display

US11015830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 19, 2018
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A controller configured to provision on a surface of an environment includes a projector configured to project light for a user interface through an opening in the surface, wherein the projector is located on a first side of the surface. The controller includes a waveguide located within the opening of the surface, wherein the waveguide is configured to transmit the light from the projector through the opening in the surface. The controller further includes a direction element located on a second side of the surface, wherein the direction element is configured to direct the light from the projector to a user.

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