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Self-masking transparency viewing apparatus

US6279253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 1999
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2019

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

Abstract

A viewing apparatus (11) for transparencies or the like masks any display areas (20) not covered by transparencies (505-508) 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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