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Back projection transparency viewer with overlapping pixels

US5963276A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1997
Grant dateOct 5, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S345/903
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of transparency viewing, including, placing the transparency at a viewing surface, forming a light pattern and projecting the light pattern to back-illuminate the transparency. Preferably, the light pattern is formed by spatially modulating a beam of light using a plurality of light-valves.

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