Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
353028000 | PROJECTED IMAGE COMBINED WITH REAL OBJECT | 41 |
20080204664 | Method and Apparatus for Projecting an Optical Projection onto a Projection Surface - In a method for projecting at least one optical projection onto at least one projection surface a monitoring zone that contains and/or surrounds a first projection surface is scanned with the aid of a working laser beam, which is not hazardous for the human eye, by the positioning the working laser beam on various scanning positions located in the monitoring zone, and a measured signal for light from the working laser beam that is reflected from the scanning positions is acquired. The measured signal is compared with the reference signal. Depending on the result of this comparison, the optical projection is projected onto the first projection surface by means of a projection laser beam, which has a greater radiant power than the working laser beam. With the aid of the working laser beam, a second optical projection is projected onto a second projection surface that is located outside of the monitoring zone. | 08-28-2008 |
20080273175 | Method for Optical Projection of Profiles on a Work Surface of a Machine for Automatic Cutting of Flat Articles - A method for the optical projection of profiles on the work surface ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080316432 | Digital Image Projection System - Methods and systems for projecting an image on an object or objects in a performance area are described. Special visual effects may be created using these methods and systems. Information about the object(s) and performance area is acquired and used to process the visual effects. Using this information, images can be tailored to project various colors of light or specific images onto the objects or performers within a performance area by determining the objects' exact shape and adjusting the image accordingly. Continuous information acquisition can be employed to create images that change with the movements of performers and appear to interact in substantially real time with performers, audiences, or objects in the performance area. Multiple information acquisition devices can be used, as well as multiple projection devices, to create complex and interesting special effects. | 12-25-2008 |
20090027622 | Three-Dimensional Internal Projection System - A projection system that projects coherent light rays from a coherent light (e.g., laser) source onto an inner reflective surface of a three-dimensional viewing space is disclosed. A relatively compact and low-power laser light image can thereby be formed and seen by an observer from inside the viewing space. Raster scanning or simultaneous projection onto large solid angles of said viewing space are possible. Useful and entertaining information can also be displayed, optionally as dynamic and moving images, onto the projection screen as well. | 01-29-2009 |
20090051879 | Viewing System for Augmented Reality Head Mounted Display with Rotationally Symmetric Aspheric Lenses - The method and system focuses a projected image with a multiple rotationally symmetric aspheric surfaces and an ellipsoidal reflector-relay onto or in a user's eye. The image is projected from the first elliptical foci and is focused on the eye at the second foci. A peripherally mounted outboard projector unit uses three lenses and a substantially flat projector surface. Alternatively, an inboard mounted projector unit uses two lenses with non-rotationally symmetric aspheric surfaces and a biconic projector surface (organic light emitting diode (OLED) or curved silicon). The image projector-lens system and the ellipsoid pupil relay are correctly positioned on the head of the user by a head mount system which may be goggles, eye glasses worn by the user, or screens or shields depending from a head piece or helmet worn by the user. | 02-26-2009 |
20090059175 | DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT - A display arrangement having a user-facing side, the display arrangement comprising a display device and a data reader device for reading data from a data carrier associated with an item, including item identification data. The display arrangement has a database interface for accessing a database, which stores content data in correspondence with item identification data. The display device is responsive to item identification data being read by the data reader device from a data carrier to display content data on the user-facing side. The user-facing side includes a mirror, and a user sees both a reflection from the mirror and the displayed image when the user is in front of the user-facing side. | 03-05-2009 |
20090073390 | PROJECTOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A projector comprising a light engine, a detector, and a control unit is disclosed. The light engine comprises a light source and generates a projection beam based on the light from the light source. The space which the projection beam passes through is defined as a projection area, and a security area is defined by the projector to include or overlap the projection area. The detector detects whether a living organism is in the security area or not. When the detector detects a living organism in the security area, the detector generates a warning signal and transmits the warning signal to the control unit. After receiving the warning signal, the control unit directs the projector to enter a security mode to protect the living organism from being hurt. | 03-19-2009 |
20090073391 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - An image display apparatus which displays an image as a transmitted projection image includes: a tread-board of a step which has a first projection surface and transmits a projection image projected on the first projection surface; and a cross-board of the step which has a second projection surface and transmits a projection image projected on the second projection surface. | 03-19-2009 |
20090079942 | Automatic Vision Display Apparatus Using Pursuit of Flying Path of Flying Screen Unit - An automatic vision display apparatus has a flight object having a floating gas filled therein to fly, flying along a vertical wall surface and including a screen mounted at an opposite side to the vertical wall surface; a propulsion unit mounted at a predetermined position of the flight object and moving the flight object; a control unit mounted to the flight object and controlling the propulsion unit; a projector projecting an image on the screen of the flight object at a distance from the flight object; an adjusting unit adjusting an image projecting direction of the projector; and a main control unit controlling the projector to project the image and controlling the adjusting unit so that the projector tracks a movement of the flight object to project an image. According to the invention, it is possible to project an image while automatically tracking the screen of the flight object being flying. In addition, it is possible to correct a distortion of the projected when the screen of the flight object consists of the three dimensional curved surface. | 03-26-2009 |
20090091710 | INTERACTIVE PROJECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An interactive image projecting device that projects an image onto a display surface and controls the projected image based upon movement of the image projecting device or the detection of another image. The image projecting device includes a projector that generates an image from a control unit. The device includes a position indicating emitter that generates a position indicator and an image sensor that is operable to detect the position indicator from either the device including the image sensor or a position indicator from another device. Based upon the sensed position indicator from another device, the control unit operates to modify the image projected from the device such that the image from a first device can interact with an image from a second device. The first and second devices each have a wireless transceiver such that the devices can communicate with each other during operation. | 04-09-2009 |
20090091711 | Image Projection Kit and Method and System of Distributing Image Content For Use With The Same - An image projection kit and a imagery content distribution system and method. In one aspect, the invention is a kit for projecting imagery content onto architecture comprising: a projector apparatus comprising a housing containing an image sensor sub-system and an image projector subsystem, a single-reflex lens assembly in operable cooperation with the image sensor sub-system and the image projector sub-system, at least one port for receiving and/or sending data signals, and a processor operably connected to the image sensor sub-system, the image projector sub-system and the at least one port of the projector apparatus; a mechanism for mounting the projector apparatus in a fixed orientation having a line a sight to the architecture; a control unit comprising a housing, at least one port for receiving and/or sending data signals and a processor operably connected to the at least one port of the control unit; and a software package for installation on a computer, the software package containing computer code for rendering a composition window on the computer wherein a map corresponding to the architecture can be created, the map comprising at least one matte whose image is projected onto a surface of the architecture, and wherein the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof of the at least one matte can be adjusted within the composition window so that the projected image of the matte corresponds with the surface of the architecture. | 04-09-2009 |
20090115969 | SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYED IN PROJECTOR FOR PROTECTING EYES - A system employed in a projector for protecting eyes when the projector is in use, includes an initialization module, a light emitting-receiving device, a time-measuring module, a comparison module, and an image-outputting device. The initialization module is configured for initializing a standard time value. The light emitting-receiving device is configured for emitting a light and receiving a reflection of the light. The time-measuring module is configured for measuring time elapsed between emitting the light and receiving the reflection to generate a time-cost value. The comparison module is configured for comparing the standard time value with the time-cost value to generate a signal. The image-outputting device is configured for outputting an eye-protective image or a general image corresponding to the signal. | 05-07-2009 |
20090128783 | Ocular-protection projector device - The present invention discloses an ocular-protection projector device, wherein the projector is additionally equipped with an image-capture unit. When the projector projects information onto a screen, the image-capture unit captures the human-shape image of a user. An image-processing unit, which is arranged inside the projector or an external electronic device, receives the human-shape image, creates a human-shape black mask, and outputs the human-shape black mask via the projector onto an area of the screen corresponding to the user's position. Thereby, the present invention can effectively protect the user's eyes from the harm of intense light. | 05-21-2009 |
20090153804 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR THE DESKTOP-BASED CREATION, MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLICATION OF ENHANCED AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS - A software apparatus for the user-friendly, desktop-based authoring, creation, management, and publication of a personal, enhanced audiovisual presentation comprising a software program which automatically captures and encodes the audiovisual presentation recorded by the user using the webcam, allows the user to edit an application-imported textual resume and synchronize parts of the textual resume with segments of the recorded audiovisual presentation, assigns a URL to the completed enhanced audiovisual presentation, and. A computer teleprompter especially adapted for use with the disclosed apparatus for desktop-based recording of an enhanced audiovisual presentation comprising a front enclosure with an opening, a webcam mount, a webcam position adjustment knob attached to the webcam mount, a lower mirror, and a beam splitter mirror with a transmission-to-reflection ratio that is adapted for use with a webcam. | 06-18-2009 |
20090168027 | PROJECTOR SYSTEM EMPLOYING DEPTH PERCEPTION TO DETECT SPEAKER POSITION AND GESTURES - A projection system that prevents projection light on a presenter and provides a gesture based interface for visual enhancements is disclosed. The system may include a projector camera system comprising a computer communicating an image to a projector, the projector projecting the image on a screen, a stereo camera unit mounted approximately in the plane of the screen or at the projector and directed toward the presenter and communicating with the computer, and software that interprets the stereo camera data to distinguish and manipulate foreground and background features. The foreground feature may be the presenter relative to the screen or to the audience and room, or the presenter's hand relative to the presenter. The invention employs imaging stereo camera algorithms and techniques developed for foreground/background segmentation, image manipulation, and gesture recognition. | 07-02-2009 |
20090195753 | LASER PROJECTION MARKING SYSTEM - The system contains a plurality of laser projectors. An image of a marking is projected in a synchronized form by the plurality of laser projectors. A computer network provides communication with the laser projectors. A central workstation communicates with the laser projectors through the computer network. The central workstation coordinates the image projected by the laser projectors. | 08-06-2009 |
20090237617 | PROJECTION APPARATUS, PROJECTION METHOD, AND MEDIUM - A projection apparatus comprises a projection unit which forms a picture corresponding to an input image signal and projects the formed picture onto an object, a specifying unit which specifies a region in the picture projected by the projection unit, and a projection control unit which causes the region of the picture projected by the projection unit to be limited according to the region specified by the specifying unit. | 09-24-2009 |
20100026960 | Scanned Beam Overlay Projection - A scanning beam overlay projection system displays an image on a projection surface by scanning a light beam in a raster pattern. Reflective spots on the projection surface reflect light back to the projection system when illuminated by the light beam. A photodetector in the projection system detects the reflected light, and timing circuits determine where in the raster pattern the reflective spots are located. The image can be scaled and warped to correlate tagged points within the image with the locations of the reflective spots on the projection surface. | 02-04-2010 |
20100033682 | High dynamic range scenographic image projection - A high dynamic range scenographic image and video projection system and method involving the projection of an image of an object or collection of objects onto the object, 2D or 3D, in such a manner than projected image elements are positioned substantially on the actual image of the object. The projection enhances or otherwise alters the hue, contrast, brightness, saturation, luminance, and/or other visible features of the object. Visual and not-visual features may be projected onto the object or the area around the object to enhance or disguise the object as well as the surroundings of the object. | 02-11-2010 |
20100195057 | PROJECTION SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVITY BASED USERS - A projection system for displaying information which may include an electronic device and a projector connected to the electronic device. The electronic device and projector can be positioned on an article of clothing and/or an outdoor recreational product to project information therefrom. The article of clothing and/or outdoor recreational device may include a screen to enhance the projected information. The projector may be in connection with a power source. | 08-05-2010 |
20100328615 | DISPLAY SHELF AND DISPLAY SHELF SYSTEM - Transmission-type screens are placed corresponding to a display board at a front area of the display board, on which an article is placed. Each of the screens transmits and projects a projector image luminous flux projected from a backside of the screens to a front side of the screens. When the projector image luminous flux is projected from the backside of the screens, each of inner circumferences which defines a space including an image projecting space for leading the projector image luminous flux to the backside of the screens without obstruction. A display shelf might have a projector and a computer. The projector projects the projector image luminous flux. The display shelf might have a reflecting mirror which lead the projector image flux to the screens. | 12-30-2010 |
20110001935 | DIGITAL IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for projecting an image on an object or objects in a performance area are described. Special visual effects may be created using these methods and systems. Information about the object(s) and performance area is acquired and used to process the visual effects. Using this information, images can be tailored to project various colors of light or specific images onto the objects or performers within a performance area by determining the objects' exact shape and adjusting the image accordingly. Continuous information acquisition can be employed to create images that change with the movements of performers and appear to interact in substantially real time with performers, audiences, or objects in the performance area. Multiple information acquisition devices can be used, as well as multiple projection devices, to create complex and interesting special effects. | 01-06-2011 |
20110013147 | INTERACTIVE PROJECTED SANDBOX - A method for creating an interactive display in which users/players can form the projection screen. The method includes providing granular display material, such as a layer of sand in a container, and storing a guide image and a display image in memory of a control system. Then, a projector is first operated to project the guide image on an upper surface of the display material. After a sculpting period or in response to a user or operator provided trigger, the method includes second operating the projector to project the display image on the upper surface which has been sculpted by the user into a 3D projection surface or screen during the first operating step. The projected guide image may include an outline of an object, and the display image may include an image element that is mapped to the location of the outlined object. | 01-20-2011 |
20110019155 | Method and Apparatus for Real-Time Projection onto an Object of Data Obtained from 3-D Measurement - Methods and apparatus for projecting a tangible image of data characterizing an object onto a surface of the object itself. Three-dimensional measurements of the object are obtained, the measurements are processed for projection, and a tangible image is projected onto the object, the image conveying information based on the three-dimensional measurements. The image may be projected concurrently with performance of measurements. In an exemplary dental context, information derived in part from three-dimensional measurements of a tooth or replica may be projected onto the actual tooth or replica. In interactive application, a work piece is be measured during the course of fabrication, and three-dimensional information, derived from contemporaneous non-contact measurement, is projected onto the work piece in order to direct the user with the formation of the work piece. | 01-27-2011 |
20110037952 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ANAMORPHIC PEPPER'S GHOST ILLUSION - An assembly and method of generating a Pepper's ghost illusion involving an image generation platform, such as a computer providing an anamorphically-distorted image coupled with some form of display projects an image, directly or indirectly on a spherical medium. The spherical medium reconstitutes the anamorphically-distorted image and generates a Pepper's ghost illusion of the reconstituted anamorphically-distorted image. | 02-17-2011 |
20110205497 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes: a projector configured to be capable of projecting light to thereby display an image on a rendering region formed on a display surface set around a guiding point to which a person should be guided and changing a position of the rendering region; a detecting unit that detects whether a person is present in a detection region set near the display surface and detects, when a person is present in the detection region, a moving state of the person; and a control unit that controls, on the basis of a detection result of the detecting unit, driving of the projector to guide the person present in the detection region to the guiding point. | 08-25-2011 |
20110292347 | 3D Interaction for Mobile Device - Techniques for utilizing an infrared illuminator, an infrared camera, and a projector to create a virtual 3D model of a real 3D object in real time for users' interaction with the real 3D object. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292348 | BALLOON AND BALLOON CONTROL METHOD - Provided is a balloon including an envelope and a projecting unit that projects an image, which switches display mode between first display mode that displays the image projected by the projecting unit on the envelope and second display mode that displays the image projected by the projecting unit on an external object through the envelope. | 12-01-2011 |
20120019784 | IMAGE PROJECTION ON DYNAMIC WATER MIST SCREEN - A multimedia presentation system a projector to project images toward an audience. A plurality of nozzles are partially submerged in a body of water at locations between the projector and the audience. The plurality of nozzles are located at different distances from the projector. Each of the plurality of nozzles is arranged to produce a fan like water mist onto which the projector projects images. A controller is coupled to the projector and the plurality of nozzles. The controller causes the projector to project images and at least one of the plurality of nozzles to produce a water mist in a synchronized sequence such that the images appear at different distances from the projector at different times. The controller may further control the orientation of each nozzle to vary the distance by inclining the plane of the water mist relative to the surface of the body of water. | 01-26-2012 |
20120038891 | Projection of Images onto Tangible User Interfaces - The techniques described herein provide a surface computing device that includes a surface layer configured to be in a transparent state and a diffuse state. In the diffuse state, an image can be projected onto the surface. In the transparent state, an image can be projected through the surface. | 02-16-2012 |
20130038840 | COOKTOP-INTERFACE, COOKTOP-PANEL, COOKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A COOK-TOP-INTERFACE - The present application in particular is directed to a cooktop-interface | 02-14-2013 |
20130063702 | PROJECTING ONTO AN UPPER SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER - A projection system for projecting light such as images or content upon a liquid surface such as a lake or pool surface. The system includes an agitation assembly selectively operable to agitate a portion of the upper surface of liquid to form a projection screen. The system includes a projector assembly projecting or focusing light onto the projection screen on the upper surface of the liquid. The liquid is translucent to light, but the projection screen on the upper surface reflects a portion of the projected light due to the agitation. The agitation assembly may include an aeration system with a distribution manifold and is positioned below the liquid surface and has outlets discharging gas into the liquid such that air bubbles for the screen. The manifold outlets may be provided at two or more depths, whereby two or more portions of the projection screen are generated at differing times. | 03-14-2013 |
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20140104579 | GRADE ANNUNCIATOR - Embodiments provide grade annunciator systems that allow a lumber workpiece traveling in a workflow path to be to be labeled with a projected image that conveys information about the grade, a cut line, and/or the location of a defect in the workpiece. In some embodiments, the system includes a conveyor configured to convey lumber workpieces in a workflow path, and a projector or series of projectors configured to project an image or symbol onto a surface of the workpiece, wherein the image or symbol indicates grade, a cut line, and/or the location of a defect in the workpiece. Other embodiments are methods of labeling a lumber workpiece in a workflow path, the methods includes conveying the lumber workpiece along the workflow path, and projecting an image or symbol onto a surface of the workpiece as it is conveyed along the workflow path. | 04-17-2014 |
20140146289 | ON-PRODUCT PROJECTION FOR DIGITAL MERCHANDIZING - A system for on-product projection and display of electronic content. The system includes a projector for projecting electronic content, a mirror film stack having a reflective surface facing the projector, and a product having an exterior surface facing the reflective surface of the mirror film stack. A graphic is located on a surface of the mirror film stack opposite the reflective surface. The electronic content from the projector is projected onto the exterior surface of the product via the reflective surface of the mirror film stack. The graphic can be located on a display window and hide the mirror from a viewer without completely blocking a view of the projected electronic content. The product can include a removable projection screen for displaying the electronic content, and the projection screen can include a removable label on its non-viewer side to advertise or promote the product. | 05-29-2014 |
20140268064 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROJECTION OF BIM INFORMATION - A system for projecting an image, including layout information, on a surface in a building under construction has a projector mounted on a moveable support for supporting a worker at a work position in the building. The projector projects an image on a surface above the moveable support in response to an image signal defining the image to be projected. The image indicates the location of connectors, anchors, and holes to be affixed to, or cut through, the surface. A system determines the two dimensional position of the projector in the building, and a distance measuring system for determines the distance from the projector to said surface. A processor, responsive to a memory having stored building plan images, provides an image signal to the projector adjusted for the two dimensional location of the projector and for the distance from the projector to the surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140362348 | PHYSICAL TEXTURE DIGITAL DISPLAY SYSTEM - A display system for displaying images on a textured surface. The system includes a display device with a monitor having a screen operable to output light associated with still or animated images. The system further includes an optical block comprising a plurality of optical fibers bonded together to define parallel guide paths. First ends of the optical fibers define a first block surface and second ends of the optical fibers define a second block surface. The first block surface is positioned adjacent the screen to receive and transmit the output light along the guide paths to the second block surface. The system includes a textured display element covering the second block surface for receiving light exiting the second block surface and having a non-planar exterior surface emitting or projecting the received light. The textured display element has a body with an optical index matching that of the optical fibers. | 12-11-2014 |
20140375957 | DISCRETE AREA CIRCUIT BOARD IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A discrete area circuit board projection system is provided. The system comprises a controller that executes a circuit board discrete area program based on a circuit layout and generates video signals associated with images of components and/or pins to be displayed in a discrete area location of a circuit board assembly, and a display system that receives the video signal and displays the images of components and/or pins in the discrete area location of the circuit board assembly to facilitate at least one of assembly, test and diagnostic repair of the circuit board assembly. | 12-25-2014 |
20150294606 | Advertising Apparatus - Disclosed is an advertising apparatus capable of motion sensitive projection of a graphic on a surface, such as a floor, comprising: a top; a bottom; a back; two sides; and a front, wherein the top, the bottom, the back, the sides and the front are mechanically coupled together to form the assembled advertising apparatus; a graphics projector for projection of a graphic on a surface; a motion sensor, for detecting motion of a potential customer; a power source to power the advertising apparatus, wherein the graphics projector and the motion sensor are coupled to the power source; and a universal mounting system base plate reversibly coupled to the back. | 10-15-2015 |
20160070161 | Illuminated 3D Model - An illuminated three-dimensional model is fabricated by importing or generating a digital dataset representing the surface of a three-dimensional source surface; producing a three-dimensional model of the three-dimensional source surface from the digital dataset, wherein the three-dimensional model has a translucent or diffusive surface and a base surface; and mounting a projection device in a configuration such that distinctive patterns of light are directed from the projection device through the base surface of the three-dimensional model to selectively illuminate at least a portion of the translucent or diffusive surface of the three-dimensional model. | 03-10-2016 |
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