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Scanning laser projector with safety system

US8511838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2011
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B33/06
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A scanning projector includes a MEMS device with a scanning mirror that sweeps a light beam in two dimensions. A laser limit comparison circuit determines a metric from measured peak scan angles and measured light output. The metric is compared to a threshold and a light source is shut down when the metric exceeds the threshold.

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