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Dynamic projection screen

US7130118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2004
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/163
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An enhanced-contrast projection screen and method of controlling such screens are disclosed. An embodiment of a dynamic projection screen includes a passive layer and at least one active layer. The active layer is superimposed on at least a portion of the passive layer and is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and being opaque. A method of controlling such a screen includes determining desired dimensions of a reflective region, and activating at least a portion of an active layer superimposed on at least a portion of a passive layer. The active layer is adapted to selectively toggle between being transparent and opaque.

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