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Projection unit having speckle suppression device based on piezoelectric actuating

US8500287B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A projection unit comprising a coherent light source such as a laser diode and a beam shaping element forming a light beam which is directed towards a display, characterized in that it comprises a laser speckle suppression device which is positioned between the laser source and the display and wherein the laser speckle suppression device is a diffusing element actuated randomly by a piezoelectric vibrating structure.

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