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Backprojection transparency viewer

US6309074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1997
Grant dateOct 30, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/026
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of transparency viewing, including: placing a 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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