Projection apparatus and method for Pepper's ghost illusion
US8177368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B21/28
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image projection apparatus includes a projector, a frame, and a partially transparent screen. The frame retains the screen under tension, such that the screen is inclined at an angle with respect to a plane of emission of light from the projector. The screen has a front surface arranged such that light emitted from the projector is reflected therefrom. The projector projects an image such that light forming the image impinges upon the screen such that a virtual image is created from light reflected from the screen, the virtual image appearing to be located behind the screen.
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