Portable phone having electro optic image projection system and orientation sensing device

• US 9,584,638 B2
• Filed: 08/14/2015
• Issued: 02/28/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lagoon Point Enterprises, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Lagoon Point Enterprises, Inc.
• Inventors: Cathey, David A., Howell, Steven, Cathey, James
• Primary Examiner(s): Ferguson, Keith
• Application Number:
  US14/826,356
• Publication Number:
  US 20150358442A1
• Time in Patent Office: 564 Days
• Field of Search: 455/566, 455/550.1, 455/557, 455/556.2, 455/90.2, 455/90.1, 4555751-5759, 455/422.1, 455/500, 455/51, 455/7, 455/90.3, 455418-420, 379/433.01, 379/428.01, 345/2, 345/205, 353/28, 353/29, 353/122
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 21/00 Projectors or projection-type viewers; Accessories therefor devices for changing pictures G03B23/00
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 21/005 Projectors using an electronic spatial light modulator but not peculiar thereto
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 29/00 Combinations of cameras, projectors or photographic printing apparatus with non-photographic non-optical apparatus, e.g. clocks or weapons; Cameras having the shape of other objects combinations with flash apparatus G03B15/03
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/02 Constructional features of telephone sets
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0202 Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0272 for a projector or beamer module assembly constructional features of projectors per se G03B21/00; constructional details of projectors using electronic spatial light modulators per se H04N9/31
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0279 Improving the user comfort or ergonomics
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/03 Constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. telephone hand-sets
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/57 Arrangements for indicating or recording the number of the calling subscriber at the called subscriber's set at the operator set in a manual exchange H04M5/20
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/74 Projection arrangements for image reproduction, e.g. using eidophor

Abstract

An apparatus may include a device and an image projection system configured to form an image on a surface viewable by a user. The image projection circuit may be configured to receive signals from the device, generate a pattern representative of data, process the pattern into a mirror image of the image, and project the mirror image from the device. The image projection system may include an electro optic system for generating the pattern, and an optics system for projecting the mirror image onto the surface. A method for projecting data may include providing the device with the image, and providing the image to the surface with the image projection system. The method may also include manipulating the device and/or a body part to locate and focus the image, sensing an orientation of the device, and orienting the image based, at least in part, on the sensing step.

Claims

1. A portable phone comprising:

a speaker;

a microphone;

a direct view display;

plastic;

a plurality of threaded screws;

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key;

a sensor responsive at least in part to brightness;

the portable phone configured for transmitting data;

wherein the portable phone is a handheld cellular phone comprising a power source;

the portable phone configured to be employed by a user;

the portable phone configured to conduct a two-way voice conversation by sending and receiving airborne electrical signals and by employing the speaker and the microphone;

the portable phone configured to display images on the direct view display;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the portable phone;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive at least in part to a first change of position of the portable phone;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a second change of position of the portable phone;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a third change of position of the portable phone;

whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, and the third change of position are different changes of position;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user;

the portable phone configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key;

the portable phone configured to sense ambient brightness;

the portable phone configured for downloading software;

the portable phone configured to display video images on the direct view display;

the portable phone configured to send and receive signals at a first frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

the portable phone configured to enlarge an image; and

the portable phone configured to compress an image.

2. A method of transmitting data:

transmitting data from the portable phone of claim 1.

3. The portable phone of claim 1, wherein the portable phone is configured to transmit or receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz.

4. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is configured to transmit or receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

5. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a fourth change of position of the portable phone;

whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, the third change of position, and the fourth change of position are different changes of position.

6. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a second movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the portable phone.

7. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is configured as a hinged assembly.

8. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is configured as a unitary assembly.

9. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the direct view display is configured to display call waiting ID data.

10. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery, the portable phone further comprising:

a linear regulator;

a microcontroller, wherein the linear regulator is configured to communicate with the microcontroller; and

a circuit board including an oscillator, a plurality of resistors, and a plurality of capacitors,

wherein the portable phone is further configured to;

directly transmit signals to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, at a frequency of greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

receive signals transmitted directly from the communications satellite orbiting the earth, at a frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

visually display call waiting ID data;

provide the user with viewable data, wherein the viewable data includes a visual image on the direct view display; and

scroll the viewable data.

11. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the power source comprises a fuel cell.

12. The portable phone of claim 3, wherein the portable phone is further configured to transmit or receive signals through at least one of a code division multiple-access platform, a time division multiple access platform, and a global system for mobile platform.

13. The portable phone of claim 1, wherein the portable phone is configured such that the direct view display cannot be seen by the user when the user is holding the portable phone against a head of the user with the speaker proximate to an ear of the user.

14. The portable phone of claim 1, wherein the portable phone is configured for direct transmission to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, and configured to receive transmission directly from a communications satellite orbiting the earth.

15. The portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a linear regulator;

and a microcontroller, the microcontroller configured to talk to the linear regulator.

16. The portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a circuit board including an oscillator, a plurality of resistors, and a plurality of capacitors.

17. The portable phone of claim 1, further comprising a circuit board including a microcontroller, a plurality of resistors, and a plurality of capacitors.

18. The portable phone of claim 1, wherein the direct view display is further configured to provide the user with viewable data, wherein the direct view display is configured to scroll the viewable data.

19. The portable phone of claim 1, wherein the portable phone further comprises a projector, the projector configured to project a projected image viewable with two eyes of a user away from the portable phone onto a surface.

20. An apparatus comprising:

a direct view display;

a speaker

a microphone

plastic;

a plurality of threaded screws;

a power source;

a sensor responsive at least in part to brightness;

at least one of a manual switch or a soft key;

the apparatus being portable;

the apparatus configured to be employed by a user;

the apparatus configured for transmitting data;

the apparatus configured for receiving data;

the apparatus configured to display video images;

the apparatus configured to send and receive airborne electrical signals;

the apparatus configured to display images on the direct view display;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to movement of a body part of the user which is not in direct physical contact with the apparatus;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a first change of position of the apparatus;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a second change of position of the apparatus;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a third change of position of the apparatus;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a fourth change of position;

whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, the third change of position, and the fourth change of position are different changes of position;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to a voice of the user;

the apparatus configured to modify an image on the direct view display responsive, at least in part, to operation of the at least one of the manual switch or the soft key;

the apparatus configured to sense ambient brightness;

the apparatus configured for downloading software;

the apparatus configured to send and receive signals at a first frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

the apparatus configured to transmit or receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

the apparatus further configured to provide the user with viewable data on the direct view display, wherein the direct view display is configured to scroll the viewable data;

the apparatus configured to enlarge an image; and

the apparatus configured to reduce an image.

21. A method of transmitting data:

transmitting data with the apparatus of claim 20.

22. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the power source comprises a rechargeable battery, and the apparatus further comprises:

a linear regulator;

a microcontroller, wherein the linear regulator is configured to communicate with the microcontroller; and

a circuit board including an oscillator, a plurality of resistors, and a plurality of capacitors,

wherein the apparatus is further configured to;

directly transmit signals to a communications satellite orbiting the earth, at a frequency of greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

receive signals transmitted directly from the communications satellite orbiting the earth, at a frequency having a magnitude greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

visually display call waiting ID data;

provide the user with viewable data, wherein the viewable data includes a visual image on the direct view display; and

scroll the viewable data.

23. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the power source comprises a fuel cell.

24. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the apparatus comprises a projector, the projector configured to project a projected image viewable with two eyes of a user away from the portable phone onto a surface.

25. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the apparatus is configured to transmit or receive signals at a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is greater than or equal to 900 MHz and less than 2.4 GHz.

26. The apparatus of claim 25 wherein the portable phone is configured as a hinged assembly.

27. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the portable phone is configured as a unitary assembly.

28. A projector comprising:

a light source, wherein the light source is configured to produce light comprising at least one wavelength between 400 and 800 nanometers;

a mechanism for driving the light source;

plastic;

a plurality of threaded screws;

the projector configured to project an image viewable by a user;

the image comprising light from the light source;

a fuel cell;

a speaker;

a microphone;

a sensor configured to sense brightness;

a direct view display;

a circuit board including an oscillator;

a plurality of resistors;

a plurality of capacitors;

a linear regulator; and

a microcontroller,

wherein the linear regulator is configured to communicate with the microcontroller;

the projector is configured to send and receive signals at a first frequency, wherein the frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

the projector is configured to transmit or receive signals at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than or equal to 2.4 GHz and less than or equal to 5.8 GHz;

the projector is configured to project an image viewable with two eyes of the user;

the projector is configured to modify an image responsive at least in part to a first change of position of the projector;

the projector configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part, to a second change of position of the projector;

the projector configured to modify an image responsive, at least n part to a third change of position of the projector;

the projector configured to modify an image responsive, at least in part to a fourth change of position;

whereby the first change of position, the second change of position, the third change of position, and the fourth change of position are different changes of position;

wherein the light source comprises an LED chip and the LED chip is configured to produce a density of light of at least 18 lumens per square millimeter of the front surface area of the LED chip; and

the LED chip further configured to produce light at an efficiency of greater than 24 lumens per watt.