Projection screen apparatus
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1. A screen apparatus, comprising:
- a first layer adapted to substantially collimate light;
a second continuous layer positioned proximate the first layer adapted to receive the substantially collimated light from the first layer and to converge the received substantially collimated light, the second continuous layer comprising an array of projecting members that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart, continuous with the second layer; and
a third layer adjacent the second layer and remote from the array of projecting members that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart, having openings adapted to receive and to pass the converging light as image light, the first layer, the second continuous layer and the third layer being sufficiently large to provide a screen apparatus for a computer monitor or a television.
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Abstract
Screen apparatuses are provided which include a first lens or holographic optical element layer and a second mask layer. The first layer substantially collimates image light rays to impinge on the mask layer. The mask layer provides an array or matrix of projecting members. Each of the projecting members receives and focuses the substantially collimated light rays to corresponding focal points. The mask layer includes a mask that blocks light transmission except where openings are located. The openings allow the light focused through the focal joints to substantially pass through the mask to form an image. The screen apparatuses can be advantageously employed in display apparatuses.
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1. A screen apparatus, comprising:
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a first layer adapted to substantially collimate light;
a second continuous layer positioned proximate the first layer adapted to receive the substantially collimated light from the first layer and to converge the received substantially collimated light, the second continuous layer comprising an array of projecting members that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart, continuous with the second layer; and
a third layer adjacent the second layer and remote from the array of projecting members that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart, having openings adapted to receive and to pass the converging light as image light, the first layer, the second continuous layer and the third layer being sufficiently large to provide a screen apparatus for a computer monitor or a television. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of manufacturing a projection screen, comprising:
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imaging a master that comprises photosensitive material;
providing a first layer for collimating light;
providing a second layer;
forming a matrix of projecting members that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart in a first surface of, and continuous with, the second layer by replicating the master;
providing a mask layer on a second surface of the second layer that is remote from the first surface; and
forming openings in the mask layer at selected positions thereof. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A screen apparatus, comprising:
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a sheet of at least partially transmissive material having a first surface and a second surface, the sheet being sufficiently large to provide a screen apparatus for a computer monitor or a television, wherein the first surface comprises a non-planar surface forming a predetermined distribution of localized positive optical power units, the second surface has a layer of at least partially absorbing material formed thereon, and the predetermined distribution of localized positive optical power units are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62)
a projection apparatus for producing an image on a display surface optically coupled to the sheet, the projection apparatus including;
an image engine;
an optical device; and
an optical system capable of transmitting light from the image engine to the display surface such that the light travels an image path which reaches the optical device twice on its way to the display surface, for reflecting light from the display surface at one instance, and for passing through the display surface at another instance, wherein the optical device is reflective of some light and transmissive of other light.
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52. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material comprises a plurality of openings, wherein each opening is substantially aligned with a respective one of the localized positive optical power units.
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53. The screen apparatus according to claim 52, wherein a ratio of a thickness of the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material to a size of the plurality of openings is configured to allow passage of image light through the openings while absorbing other light in regions of the at least partially absorbing layer between the openings.
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54. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material comprises one of carbon or another black or light absorbing material impregnated in glue or cement.
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55. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material comprises a black adhesive material.
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57. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material comprises a photosensitive material.
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58. A computer monitor comprising the screen apparatus of claim 34.
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59. A television comprising the screen apparatus of claim 34.
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60. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the sheet is rigid.
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61. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the sheet is non-rigid.
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62. The screen apparatus according to claim 34, wherein the second surface comprises an approximately planar surface.
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56. The screen apparatus according to claim wherein the layer formed of at least partially absorbing material is deposited on the second surface using one of co-extrusion, lamination, deposition, or another layering process.
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63. A method of forming a screen apparatus, comprising:
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forming a master by imaging a photosensitive material;
forming a predetermined distribution of localized positive optical power units that are spaced between about 5 and 100 microns apart in a first surface of a sheet of at least partially transmissive material that is sufficiently large to provide a screen apparatus for a computer monitor or a television, by replicating the master;
forming a layer of at least partially absorbing material on a second surface of the sheet that is opposite the first surface; and
forming openings in the at least partially absorbing layer by irradiating the at least partially absorbing layer with light through the first surface of the sheet, wherein the localized positive optical power units focus the light so that the openings are created in the at least partially absorbing layer that are substantially aligned with the localized positive optical power units. - View Dependent Claims (64, 65, 66, 67)
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