Method and apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device
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1. An apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device, comprising:
- an integrating rod;
means for selecting an image aspect ratio or shape; and
means for reshaping light exiting from the integrating rod depending upon the image aspect ratio or shape.
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Abstract
An apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device includes: an illuminating light source such as an integrating rod; a mechanism for selecting an image aspect ratio or shape; and a mechanism for reshaping light exiting from the illuminating light source depending upon the image aspect ratio or shape.
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1. An apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device, comprising:
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an integrating rod;
means for selecting an image aspect ratio or shape; and
means for reshaping light exiting from the integrating rod depending upon the image aspect ratio or shape. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A display device, comprising:
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a light source;
a light modulator;
a projection lens adjacent the light modulator;
an integrating rod adjacent the light source;
anda variable exit aperture operatively positioned between the integrating rod and the light modulator, the variable exit aperture being configured for mapping one of a plurality of different image aspect ratios or shapes onto the light modulator. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A method of mapping images for a display device with an integrating rod, comprising:
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identifying an aspect ratio or shape for an image to be projected by the display device; and
positioning an object with a plurality of differently shaped and/or sized apertures adjacent an exit of the integrating rod depending upon the aspect ratio or shape to selectively obstruct portions of the exit of the integrating rod.
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35. A method of mapping images for a display device with an integrating rod, comprising:
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identifying an aspect ratio or shape for an image to be projected by the display device; and
positioning a plurality of objects adjacent an exit of the integrating rod depending upon the aspect ratio or shape to selectively obstruct portions of the exit of the integrating rod.
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36. A method for using a display device including a light modulator, comprising:
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identifying an active area aspect ratio or shape for an image to be projected by the display device; and
providing to the display device an input signal that initiates automatic mapping by the display device of the active area aspect ratio or shape onto the light modulator.
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37. A method for using a display device including a light modulator, comprising:
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identifying an active area aspect ratio or shape for an image to be projected by the display device; and
repositioning one or more components of the display device to occlude portions of the light modulator depending upon the active area aspect ratio or shape.
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38. An apparatus for mapping image shapes for a display device, comprising:
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an illuminating light source;
means for selecting an image aspect ratio or shape; and
means for reshaping light exiting from the illuminating light source depending upon the image aspect ratio or shape.
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