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Direction active projection

US9218755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2013
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F13/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A directionally active projection device is described that includes a planar display providing a pattern of information. The planar display includes regions of light transparency and regions for blocking light transmittance. The directionally active projection device also includes a lens arranged adjacent to the planar display, and a collection of light sources arranged as an array in a focal plane of the lens. Also described are methods of controlling directionally active projection devices.

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