Compact projection system and associated device

A portable device having a compact real-image projector comprising:

• a portable device with a housing;
• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device and an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen has an expanded surface area larger than a single surface of the portable device;
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• a retractable connecting member disposed on the housing of die portable device between at least one of the screen and the optical projector and having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.

A compact real-image projection apparatus for a portable device, comprising:

• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device and an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen comprises at least two unfolding sections;
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• a retractable connecting member coupled to the screen and the optical projector having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.

A compact real-image projection apparatus for a portable device, comprising:

• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device and an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen is rolling;
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• a retractable connecting member coupled to the screen and the optical projector having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.

A compact real-image projection apparatus for a portable device, comprising:

• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device arid an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen is reflective;
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• a retractable connecting member coupled to the screen and the optical projector having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.

A portable device having a compact real-image projector, comprising:

• a portable device with a housing;
• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device and an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen comprises at least two unfolding sections;
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• a retractable connecting member disposed on the housing of the portable device between at least one of the screen and the optical projector and having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.

A portable device having a compact real-image projector, comprising:

• a portable device with a housing;
• an optical projector for emitting light capable of forming an image;
• a collapsible screen having a collapsed surface area no larger than substantially the surface area of a side of the portable device and an expanded surface area capable of receiving the light emitted from the optical projector, the collapsible screen is rolling;
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• a retractable connecting member disposed on the housing of the portable device between at least one of the screen and the optical projector and having at least a stowed position and an extended position, the extended position configured to hold the screen and the optical projector relative to one another such that the light emitted from the optical projector forms a real image on the screen.