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Efficient spatially modulated illumination system

US9170474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2012
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N9/317
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A projector can include a projection lens that is positioned substantially one focal length away from a spatial light modulator. The projector may also include a non-imaging optic configured to illuminate the spatial light modulator. The non-imaging optic may include a light emitter and an etendue-preserving reflector. The projector can be configured to project an image created by the spatial light modulator at a distance using light from the non-imaging optic.

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