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Image projection apparatus

US7182472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2003
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/022
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image projection apparatus is provided which includes a projector, image source and reflective element. The reflective element is capable of being rotated by a mechanism housed within the reflective element. Light projected from the projector and through the image source is directed to the relective element and reflective onto a surface for viewing. The rotation of the reflective element creates reflected images which move in a desired direction across the viewing surface.

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