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Projection Apparatus And Method For Pepper's Ghost Illusion

  • US 20070201004A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2004
  • Published: 08/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image projection apparatus comprising a projector, a frame, a light source and an at least partially transparent screen:

  • the frame being arranged to retain the screen under tension at a plurality of positions along at least one edge of said screen, such that the screen is inclined at an angle with respect to a plane of emission of light from the projector;

    the light source arranged to illuminate at least part of the apparatus, the light source being optionally located to the rear of the screen, along a top edge of the frame and/or along either side of a stage;

    the screen having a front surface arranged such that light emitted from the projector is reflected therefrom; and

    the projector being arranged to project an image such that light forming the image impinges upon the screen such that a virtual image is created from light reflected from the screen, the virtual image appearing to be located behind the screen.

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