Device to produce a floating image
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a device operable to emit a projection;
a surface to reflect said projection to produce a floating image, wherein said surface is substantially flat along a first direction and curved along a second direction that is orthogonal to said first direction; and
at least one reference cue disposed adjacent to said surface.
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Abstract
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems and methods for providing image projection and entertainment.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a device operable to emit a projection; a surface to reflect said projection to produce a floating image, wherein said surface is substantially flat along a first direction and curved along a second direction that is orthogonal to said first direction; and at least one reference cue disposed adjacent to said surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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a device operable to emit a projection; a surface to reflect said projection to produce a floating image, wherein said surface is substantially flat along a first direction and curved along a second direction that is orthogonal to said first direction; a panel reflector to reflect said projection onto said surface; an opening formed by said panel reflector and said surface to accept said projection; and a viewing aperture formed by said panel reflector and said surface so that said floating image is projected through said viewing aperture. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. An apparatus comprising:
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a device operable to emit a projection; a surface to reflect said projection to produce a floating image, wherein said surface is substantially flat along a first direction and curved along a second direction that is orthogonal to said first direction; and a viewing aperture formed by said device and said surface so that said floating image is projected through said viewing aperture.
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