Industry Patents
Patent: 5325473
Apparatus and Method for Projection Upon a Three-Dimensional Object
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| Patent Number: |
5325473 |
| Title: |
Apparatus and Method for Projection Upon a Three-Dimensional Object |
| Abstract: |
A projection apparatus and method for vivid and realistic projection is
disclosed, with applications to amusement and optical engineering.
Contemplated applications of the invention also include video shopping
applications and cosmetic applications. Graphics data is entered into a
user interface and is processed to generate an output representing an
image to be projected onto a three-dimensional object. This output
controls a light filter, such as a plurality of optically superposed color
composite liquid crystal panels, to selectively filter projected light so
that an image having a desired appearance is projected upon the object.
The projected image may be interactively modified and it may also be
stored in memory and projected as part of an image sequence so as to
create apparent motion in the object.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Monroe, Redmann |
| Assignee: |
Walt Disney Company |
| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
395/129 |
| US Classification: |
G06F 15/00 |
| Issue Date: |
06-28-1994 |
| Filing Date: |
10-11-1991 |
| Application : |
776075 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
5325473 at Freepatentsonline |
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| Link to Google Patents1: |
5325473 at Google Patents |
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