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Projection displays

US8684533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2013
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/064
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A locally dimmed display has a spatial light modulator illuminated by a light source. The spatial light modulator is illuminated with a low resolution version of a desired image. The illumination may comprise a series of lighting elements that vary smoothly from one element to another at the spatial light modulator.

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