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Self-masking transparency viewing apparatus

US5890305A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/024
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any display areas not covered by transparencies by generating masks without moving parts, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other display areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

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