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Low-profile bounce chamber for Pepper's Ghost Illusion

US9645404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2015
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/28
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods herein are directed to creating a holographic image (e.g., in line with Pepper's Ghost Illusion) using a low-profile bounce chamber. As described herein, a bounce is provided at an angle (e.g., a 45-degree angle) to a holographic screen/foil in a Pepper's Ghost Illusion setup. One the same side of the bounce is an image projector that directs an image onto a mirror, which then reflects and disperses the image onto the bounce. In one embodiment, the bounce is a rear projection bounce, under which the projector and mirror reside. In another embodiment, the projector and mirror are arranged for a front projection bounce.

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