| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 348789000 | Cabinet or chassis | 43 |
| 20080259225 | PROJECTION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A projection apparatus for a vehicle of the present invention includes a projector for projecting an image onto a screen, a support bracket supporting the projector, a frame attached to a ceiling of the vehicle, and a vibration absorber arranged between the support bracket and the frame. The vibration absorber includes a plurality of wire ropes for absorbing multidirectional vibrations transmitted from the vehicle through the frame to the projector. Accordingly, this prevents the projector from shaking so that passengers can comfortably watch video content, and also reduces the incidence of breakage of components of the projector, thereby prolonging the lifetime of the projector. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090033809 | PROJECTOR - A projector having a wheel module on its case is provided. The wheel module includes a wheel, an encoder, and a microswitch. When the wheel is pressed for a first time, the microswitch outputs a starting signal for turning on the projector. Then, the wheel is rotated for a first time, and the encoder outputs a menu signal for displaying the on screen display (OSD) menu on a screen. Then, when the wheel is rotated again, the encoder outputs a selection signal according to a rotation amount of the wheel for selecting a function or setting a parameter of the OSD menu. When the wheel is pressed again, the microswitch outputs a checking signal for executing a selected function, entering a sub-menu corresponding to the selected function, or storing the parameter. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090051829 | Projection display device - A projection display device may include a housing which can be placed on a placing face with a lower face portion thereof distanced from the placing face; a fan, disposed within the housing, to suction from a first air inlet formed in the lower face portion; a filter detachably provided to the housing the as to close off the first air inlet; and a filter replacement access lid detachably provided to the housing so as to cover the filter closing off the first air only from the placing face side, with a second air inlet for suctioning of the fan provided in the filter replacement access lid; wherein the filter replacement access lid may be formed so as to protrude toward the placing face side from the lower face portion; and wherein the second air inlet may be formed in a face of the filter replacement access lid intersecting the lower face portion. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090141196 | Photo microprojector - A photo microprojector for projecting digital photo albums, includes: a.) a main housing having a lens port; b.) a digital photo input means within the housing and including at least one input port; c.) a microprocessor in the main housing includes: i) digital photo storage means for storing inputted digital photos; ii) digital photo organization means for selecting and arranging digital photos stored in the microprocessor; iii) a controller for managing a digital photo album presentation that includes a start function, a stop function, and a pause function the microprocessor being connected to the digital photo input means; d.) a lens located in the lens port; e.) a display screen located in the main housing and behind the lens and connected to the microprocessor, the display screen being adapted to receive photo images from the microprocessor; f.) a light source located behind the display screen to project photo images from the display screen and magnified through the lens for projection, the light source being connected to the microprocessor; g.) a lens port swivel mount is moveably connected to the main housing so as to have a front position; and, h.) a power source connected to the microprocessor. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090190046 | OUTPUT CORRECTION FOR VISUAL PROJECTION DEVICES - Dedicated projectors and devices with projection abilities such as digital cameras or camcorders have projections that are corrected to compensate for irregularities in the surfaces receiving the projection. The image data being projected is compensated to account for the irregularities by observing the irregularities with a camera to produce image data and creating the compensation based on that image data. Irregularities of the projection receiving location including angular relationships to the projector causing keystoning, noisy surfaces with reflectivity or absorption, color patterns, non-planar regions, intervening objects, and the like may be accounted for during the compensation. The projection of the image itself may be utilized to capture the result of projecting onto the irregularities. Projection of target grids, such as using infrared, may be used to capture the result of projecting onto the irregularities. The captured image may be processed to produce a compensated image to be projected. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090251623 | INDICATION DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROJECTION SYSTEM - An indication device includes an indication unit pointing to an indication position which is a position on an indicated surface on which first information is displayed; an information projection unit which projects second information onto the indicated surface; and a process execution unit which executes a process appropriate to an indication position pointed to by the indication unit. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100053479 | LASER TELEVISION CABINET - A laser light source based television cabinet that facilitates housing a television laser light source and chassis comprising logic circuits and other electronic components exteriorly to the interior of the television cabinet to avoid exposing the optics to dust and dirt and the technician to possible direct contact with light from the laser light source. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100073581 | PROJECTION SYSTEM AND EXPANSION MODULE - A projection system and an expansion module adapted to a projector are provided. The projection system includes a projector and an expansion module. The expansion module includes a housing, a logic circuit, and an output port. The logic circuit is disposed in the housing to control an operation of the expansion module. The output port is disposed in the housing and coupled to the logic circuit. The output port is connected to an input port of the projector and outputs a data stream to the input port, such that the projector generates an image and projects the image according to the data stream. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100134703 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND VIDEO PROJECTOR - A mounting structure for a temperature sensor, which detects the temperature of a wall surface. The mounting structure includes a groove formed in the wall surface and having an inlet from which the temperature sensor is inserted. The temperature sensor includes a main body, which has a temperature detection surface that detects the temperature of the wall surface, and a lead wire connected to the main body. A support supports the main body. A wire bender bends the lead wire of the temperature sensor extending out of the inlet to press the temperature detection surface of the temperature sensor against the wall surface with an elastic force of the lead wire that is produced when the lead wire is bent. A stopper restricts movement of the main body of the temperature sensor. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100141853 | VIDEO PROJECTOR - A video projector including a housing which accommodates a component for projecting and displaying a picture. A cable insertion member is fastenable to an antitheft cable. The cable insertion member is retractable into the housing. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100157175 | VIDEO PROJECTOR - A video projector has a housing, with front and side walls, and a projection lens arranged in the front wall. A carrying handle is fastened to the housing to allow the video projector to be hand carried. The housing includes a sloped wall formed between at least one of the side walls and the front wall. The sloped wall extends diagonally relative to the front wall and at least one of the side walls. The carrying handle has a grip extending along a hypothetical intersecting line of an extended plane of the front wall and an extended plane of at least one of the side walls. The carrying handle and the sloped wall define an opening into which the hand of a person gripping the carrying handle is insertable. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100220248 | PROJECTION DISPLAY - A system and method for displaying an image using projection optics is disclosed. In one embodiment, a projector comprises an array of display elements, each display element comprising a first layer which is at least partially reflective and a second layer which is at least partially reflective and spaced a variable distance from the first layer, a controller configured to change the variable distances of the display elements based on image data representing an image, a light source configured to illuminate the array of display elements, and at least one lens configured to refract light reflected by or transmitted through the array so as project the image. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100271563 | FILTER AND VIDEO PROJECTOR INCLUDING FILTER - A slide-type filter for detachably attaching to a housing of an electrical device. The filter includes a filter element. A support frame portion supports the filter element. A finger insert portion extends from the support frame portion and includes an insertion opening into which a finger is insertable. A lid portion is connected to the finger insert portion so as to cover the insertion opening. The lid portion resiliently bends with respect to the finger insert portion to open the insertion opening. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100321592 | SCREEN, PROJECTION SYSTEM, FRONT PROJECTION TELEVISION RECEIVER, AND SCREEN MANUFACTURING METHOD - A screen includes: a reflection surface which reflects projection light, wherein a plurality of convexes are disposed on the reflection surface, and each of the convexes contains a spherical surface having a ¼ spherical shape, a curved surface having curvature larger than curvature of the spherical surface and disposed along an end of the spherical surface, and a cover surface having a flat surface shape and disposed at an end of the curved surface. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110037908 | THIN TYPE PROJECTOR - A thin type projector is disclosed. The thin type projector according to present invention includes a panel part slidingly mounted at the front surface of the housing to open and close the projection lens part selectively. The thin type projector may further include a speaker part installed at the front surface of a housing, the speaker part converting an audio input signal into sound. When the panel part is separated, a lamp as a light source is exposed to the front of the housing. As a result, a user can replace the lamp with a new one conveniently. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110063528 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a main body and a projection mechanism. The main body is used for providing video signals. The projection mechanism includes a built-in mini-projector that can either be stored in the electronic apparatus or extended out of the electronic apparatus for use. The mini-projector is capable of receiving video signals and projecting corresponding images when the projection mechanism is extended, and stops the projection of images when retracted. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110085093 | COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH PROJECTOR - A computer system includes a host, a bracket and a projector. The host includes a holding portion, and the holding portion defines a first space. The bracket is secured to the host and defines a second space. The projector is electrically connected to the host, and rotatable relative to the first space and the second space. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110157488 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PROJECTOR COLOR ENHANCEMENT BY DYNAMIC LAMP WAVEFORM - A projector of enhanced color visual output and the method of enhancing the color vividness of a projector output, wherein the projector has a program of instructions stored within its memory to perform image data analysis. The image data analysis includes RGB level detection and histogram calculation. The projector dynamically compares these data, using a waveform selection algorithm, to dynamically select an appropriate waveform from a waveform data table stored in the memory. As a result, the projector constantly changes to use a driving waveform for the light source that is appropriate for the content of the projected image. By using a dynamic waveform to vary the light source, the brightness of selected color region is enhanced to improve vividness of color on a projected image. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110187943 | Information Technology System With Micro Projector Display - An information technology system includes a micro projector display for displaying status, operating, troubleshooting, and location information. An image output from the micro projector display is viewable from outside the enclosure, for example on a cabinet door, an optional retractable projection screen included with the enclosure, or a floor, wall, or ceiling of a room, or other external surface. In some embodiments of the invention, a micro display projector is adapted for removable electrical and mechanical connection to one or more docking ports on the information technology system. In some embodiments of the invention, a projection direction for the micro projector display is selectable. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187944 | PROJECTION TELEVISION AND FIXING METHOD OF SCREEN UNIT OF PROJECTION TELEVISION - Screws that fasten a screen unit to a body are inserted from the front side of the body, a front cover that covers and conceals the screws is provided on a front surface of a frame, this front cover is fastened to the body by screws inserted into the body from its rear side, a rear cover that covers and conceals the screws is provided on a rear surface of the body, a front safety switch that detects opening of the front cover and a rear safety switch that detects opening of the rear cover are provided, and emission of a laser light beam of an optical engine is stopped when a detection signal of at least one of the front safety switch and the rear safety switch is output. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110234924 | MEDIA PLAYER WITH PROJECTING UNIT - A media player includes a display and a main body. The display includes a cover and a display panel located on the cover. The host includes a housing, a control module received in the housing, with a projecting unit also received in the housing. The housing is rotatably connected to the cover and operable to be covered by the cover. The control module is for generating video signals to display in the display panel. The projecting unit is for converting the video signals into optical signals and projecting the optical signals out of the housing. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110261272 | VIDEO PROJECTOR - A video projector including replaceable light source lamps, a case that accommodates the light source lamps, lamp covers respectively corresponding to the light source lamps, a time measurement unit that measures an accumulated illumination time of each of the light source lamps, a control unit that determines whether or not the measured accumulated illumination time is greater than a replacement determination time, and notification units respectively corresponding to the light sources. Each notification unit is illuminated, when it is determined that the accumulated illumination time of the corresponding light source lamp is greater than the replacement determination time, to indicate where the corresponding lamp cover is located. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110298995 | VIDEO PROJECTOR - A video projector including a housing to which an air filter is coupled in a removable manner. A brush cleans the air filter. A dust box collects dust from the brush and includes an opening that opens toward the brush. A handle is arranged on the housing so that the opening of the dust box is oriented upward when the handle is grasped to lift the housing. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120038836 | Echo light complex - The invention Echo Light Complex relates to broadcasting media content to passengers, of vessels or tools for transport. The term vessel will throughout this document and henceforth, be used as a general term for any tool, machine, vehicle, train, vessel, ship, aircraft, and any utility used for transport, whether it be on ground, on water or in air, whether it be with passengers or without. The invention Echo Light Complex broadcast media content to passengers of vessels by displaying visual media content on the surroundings of the tool for transport or vessel, with the help of projectors so that it can be viewed from inside the transport tool by the passengers. Meanwhile an audio signal is wirelessly transmitted, to enable the passengers to receive the audio content associated with the visual media being displayed. Units and components of the invention which is to be placed outside the vessel, will be protected by a cabinet, which allows the electronic and electrical components to work outside in the open air. The invention has many features which allows the passengers, transport tool operators, and the broadcasters of the media to have most possible usability and functionality regarding the use, update, maintenance and personalization of the invention for the benefit and best use of them all. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120092567 | IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The object of the invention is to resolve the above problems in the conventional technique. A main object of the invention is to provide an image display device and a information processing apparatus which can prevent the problem such as slanting or missing of images displayed on a screen. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120200785 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYING APPARATUS AND TELEVISION RECEIVING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a liquid crystal displaying apparatus wherein generation of sounds due to vibration of an LED substrate used in an LED backlight is suppressed. The liquid crystal displaying apparatus drives the LED by means of PWM control using the LED backlight. An LED substrate having the LED disposed thereon has a front surface pattern having the LED provided on the mounting surface, and a rear surface pattern provided on the rear surface side of the front surface pattern. The rear surface pattern is not a circuit pattern for driving the LED, but is provided so as to dissipate heat and to prevent warping of the substrate. Furthermore, the rear surface pattern has a structure which is grounded. In the grounded structure, an electrically conductive tape is attached on the rear surface pattern, and electricity is carried by having the electrically conductive tape in contact with a backlight chassis. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120206661 | TENSION PROJECTION SCREEN ASSEMBLY - A projection screen assembly is disclosed including a projection screen and a projection screen frame. The projection screen frame includes a plurality of projection screen frame modules that may be coupled together to provide a projection frame for projection screens of different sizes. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130148038 | ROBOTICALLY CONTROLLED ENTERTAINMENT ELEMENTS - A robotic mount is configured to move an entertainment element such as a video display, a video projector or a staircase. The robotic mount is movable in three-dimensions, whereby the associated entertainment element is moveable in three-dimensional space. In one embodiment, a unitary display comprises a plurality of closely spaced individual displays which are mounted to robotic mounts, whereby the configuration of the unitary display may be altered by changing the position of one or more of the displays relative to the others. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130201410 | MULTIMEDIA APPARATUS - Multimedia apparatus characterized in that it comprises:—a control unit ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130242207 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A communication apparatus is used to share information via a communication network. The communication apparatus includes: a housing; a moving unit provided to be movable relatively with respect to the housing; a light projecting unit that projects light modulated based on image information, is provided in one of the housing or the moving unit, and includes a projector lens; and an image input unit that is to input an image, is provided in the other of the housing or the moving unit, and includes an image capturing lens. The moving unit is capable of moving relatively with respect to the housing between a covering position at which the projector lens and the image capturing lens are covered and an exposing position at which the projector lens and the image capturing lens are exposed. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130250185 | Head Mounted Display - A head mounted display system comprising a hollow support structure having an opening for insertion of a user head has a forward faceplate integrated with a front of the hollow support structure and a light projection device connected to the hollow support structure such that the light projection device displays an image on the forward faceplate when activated. There is a circuit device attached to the hollow support structure and in communication with the light projection device. An audio device is also attached and it is also is in with a circuit device. The forward faceplate is a matte screen or a shutter device that responds to electric signals to present a holographic type floating image when the shutter opens and a solid image when closed. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130265502 | CONNECTING VIDEO OBJECTS AND PHYSICAL OBJECTS FOR HANDHELD PROJECTORS - A handheld projecting device that illuminates a visible image comprised of one or more video objects that appear to interact, connect, and/or form paths with physical objects and/or other video objects within a user's environment. In at least one embodiment, a projecting device animates and projects one or more video objects that appear to responsively adapt to the position and orientation of at least one physical object for unique graphic and tactile effects. In some embodiments, a projecting device may connect together physical objects and video objects to form a user-defined object path, such as a racetrack or adventure trail. Video objects may be rendered and illuminated as three-dimensional objects to simulate real world objects. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140132846 | SCREEN DEVICE AND PROJECTION APPARATUS HAVING A SCREEN DEVICE - A screen device and a projection apparatus having the same are provided. The screen device includes a screen on which an image is projected, and a support panel which includes a pair of plates and a strength reinforcement member arranged between the pair of plates, wherein the screen is attached to any one of the pair of plates. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140132847 | VIDEO PROJECTION DEVICE - A video projection device includes an optical engine which projects video light, an aspherical mirror which reflects the video light projected by the optical engine with a reflective surface formed in a rotationally symmetrical shape centering on an optical axis, a reflective screen on which the video light reflected by the aspherical mirror is projected, a shielding housing which houses the optical engine, the aspherical mirror, and an electric circuit portion which electrically drives the optical engine, and a strut member which connects a rear surface portion of the shielding housing, and a rear surface portion of the reflective screen in a state where the rear surface portion of the shielding housing and the rear surface portion of the reflective screen are positioned. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140139751 | PROJECTION APPARATUS, PROJECTION METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CORRECTING A PROJECTION STATE BEING PROJECTED ONTO CURVED SURFACE - A chart generation unit generates an adjustment chart, and a projection unit projects the adjustment chart onto a circular cylinder. A parameter acquiring unit acquires 12 parameters in total, relating to the positions of four corners and middle points of a top side and a bottom side of a chart and lateral expansion of the chart, the chart being input by a user through manipulations of an operation unit. A transform function determination unit calculates, from the total of 12 parameters, an accurate transform function for projecting an image onto the circular cylinder. An image conversion unit applies geometric transformation to the image based on the calculated transform function. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140198262 | VIDEO PLAYING SYSTEM - A video playing system includes a support, a screen mask, and a projecting device set on the support. The support includes a pair of rotating fasteners correspondingly set at two opposite sides of the support. The screen mask is rotatably connected to the rotating fasteners and covers a part of the support. The screen mask includes a inner projecting surface. The projecting device projects video onto the inner projecting surface. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140253819 | VIRTUAL SALESMAN - The Virtual Salesman is the combination of a virtual mannequin, which is a Plexiglass or any transparent material cut-out, that has a special projection foil stuck on the back which turns it into hi-resolution projection screen. A pre-recorded video of an actor/actress or animated character is then projected onto the cut-out, this creates a lifelike video image. There are speakers for sound, either built into the kiosk or in the booth construction. The Virtual Salesman combines this to a touch screen kiosk or touchscreen with an interface having user selectable options, each option having a moving image and or verbal command associated with the option selected on the touchscreen or touchscreen kiosk. The Virtual Salesman reacts to the option selected on the touchscreen or touchscreen kiosk through visual and verbal recordings on the cut-out virtual mannequin. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150009417 | PERCUSSION-TRIGGERED LIGHTING SYSTEM - The percussion-triggered lighting system is adapted to provide steady and/or percussively triggered illumination within one or more drums. The drums have translucent heads to allow the internal lighting to be viewed. An electromechanical switch is installed within the drum(s), for economy and to allow the system to be installed in existing drums. The system may also operate small peripheral lights around the edge of one or more drums, the peripheral lighting being programmable to produce various moving patterns. The system may also include a video projector within one or more drums to project a visual image on the interior of the translucent drum head that is visible to the audience. A separate control panel may be provided to allow the drummer to actuate any of the percussive lights without striking the drum to avoid creating a sound when a drum beat is inappropriate during the performance. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150015797 | IMAGE PROJECTING LIGHT BULB - A display system that includes a projector light bulb. The system includes a light fixture with a conventional light bulb socket. A projector light bulb is provided with a socket adapter for mating electrically with the light bulb socket. A projector such as a pico projector is fit into the socket adapter or to mate with this adapter to be powered by the light bulb socket via the adapter. In lamp-type implementations, the projector is used to project onto a lamp shade-shaped rear projection screen or through a translucent shade and also upon surfaces of the ceiling or objects above the projector light bulb. A light conditioning or directing assembly may be provided that directs a portion of the projected light onto the projection screen (or shade) and another portion up onto the ceiling so as to concurrently focus on two or more surfaces at two or more focal distances. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160006996 | PROJECTION-TYPE IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE - A projection-type image display device includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing houses a light source unit configured to emit light, an image generating unit configured to modulate the light from the light source unit according to a video input signal to generate image light, and a projecting unit configured to project the image light generated by the image generating unit. The second housing includes an output unit configured to output a light signal and/or an input unit configured to input a light signal which are/is exposed and arranged on a surface of the second housing. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160006997 | Video Projector Assembly - A video projector assembly includes a housing that has a length and a width between about 12 cm and 15 cm. The housing may be carried by a user. A processor is coupled to the housing. A projector is coupled to the housing and the processor. The projector projects an image onto a surface. The image is visible to an observer. A data port is coupled to the housing and the processor. The data port is selectively operationally coupled to an external electronic device. The data port transfers data of the image to between the external electronic device and the processor. A display is coupled to the housing and the processor. A user touches the display to actuate the processor and the projector. An actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor. The user actuates the actuator to controls the processor and the projector. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160088270 | DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING TIME MULTIPLEXING OF PROJECTION SCREENS AND PROJECTORS - An immersive display system is disclosed that includes screens configured to mitigate reduction in contrast ratio due at least in part to peripheral light incident on the screens. The immersive display system includes at least two screens and at least two projector systems. The screens have a multi-layered structure configured to selectively reflect light for controlled periods of time. Adjacent screens can be configured to selectively reflect light during different periods of time. The projector systems can be configured to project video onto their respective screens while the associated screen is configured to selectively reflect light rather than absorb light. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20180024367 | WEARABLE HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO VISUAL INTERFACE | 01-25-2018 |
