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Display with gaps for capturing images

US8390671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2007
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2370/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A combined video display and camera system is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the system comprises a video display with gaps in between the pixels. Light goes through these gaps and enters a camera, which captures an image. The system is arranged such that the display and the gaps are optically out of focus with respect to the camera.

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