Positioning interfaces for projection display devices
AssigneeTranspacific Image, LLC
InventorWilliam J. Plut
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Abstract
Described herein are devices that provide projection-type video output in a portable and flexible design. The design includes a projection chamber, a base, and an interface that permits relative positioning between the projection chamber and base. The base maintains the position of the display device. The projection chamber includes components responsible for the production of images based on received video data and components responsible for the projection of those images. Relative pointing between the projection chamber and base allows the projection chamber to be pointed—and an output projected image to be positioned—with minimal effort.
Claims17
A display device, comprising:
- a base;
- a projection chamber configured to transmit light provided by a light source according to data included in a signal;
- and
- a positional interface coupled to the base and the projection chamber, wherein the positional interface is configured to stabilize the projection chamber in a first position relative to the base and a second position relative to the base, wherein the positional interface is further configured to facilitate moving the projection chamber from the first position to the second position, and wherein the positional interface comprises a valve configured to regulate air flow between the base and the projection chamber.
A method for displaying an image, comprising:
- transmitting light from a base to a projection chamber via a positional interface, wherein the light is transmitted according to data included in a signal;
- mechanically stabilizing the projection chamber in a first position relative to the base and a second position relative to the base using the positional interface, wherein the positional interface facilitates moving the projection chamber from the first position to the second position;
- and
- regulating air flow between the base and the projection chamber by controlling a valve included in the positional interface.
A display device, comprising:
- means for transmitting light from a base to a projection chamber according to data included in a signal;
- and
- means for mounting the projection chamber to the base in a first position relative to the base and a second position relative to the base, wherein the means for mounting facilitates moving the projection chamber from the first position to the second position, and wherein the means for mounting further comprises means for dissipating heat.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.