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Efficient optical system for a high resolution projection display employing reflection light valves

US5621486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 1995
Grant dateApr 15, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/3105
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical system is described consisting of reflection birefringent light valves, polarizing beam splitter, color image combining prisms, illumination system having a light tunnel, projection lens, filters for color and contrast control, and screen placed in a configuration offering advantages for a high resolution color display.

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