Method and apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device
US7102833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N9/3152
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device includes: an illuminating light source such as an integrating rod; a mechanism for selecting an image aspect ratio or shape; and a mechanism for reshaping light exiting from the illuminating light source depending upon the image aspect ratio or shape.
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