G03B21/2046

Apparatus and method for positioning a cooking instrument
11506394 · 2022-11-22 ·

The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for flagging a location on an object with a light image so that when a line of sight of the object is later obstructed, the light flagged location is known available to be utilized. A light is projected onto a cooktop to flag a burner location in order to use that location for centering of a pot over on burner when the pot being placed on the burner obstructs the line of sight of the cook to the burner.

Projection system and projection method for performing projection positioning function
11496717 · 2022-11-08 · ·

A projection system and a projection method are provided. The projection system includes a processing module, a projection module and a photographing module. The projection module projects a first projection image based on a projection scope. The photographing module captures a part of the first projection image based on a photographing scope, so as to obtain a first photographic image. The part of the first projection image includes a plurality of first positioning grid points. The processing module analyzes the first photographic image, so as to obtain a plurality of first grid point coordinates. The processing module calculates a plurality of preset grid point coordinates corresponding to a plurality of preset positioning grid points in the whole projection scope one by one according to the first grid point coordinates. The processing module determines a projection result in the projection scope according to the preset grid point coordinates.

PROJECTION PROCESSING DEVICE, PROJECTION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM WITH PROGRAM RECORDED THEREIN

A projection processing device comprises a processor control unit that acquires, in response to acceptance of input information, projection position information associated with the input information, and instructs a projector to emit light or project an image enabling a user to identify a position based on the acquired projection position information.

Projector with scanning array light engine
11599013 · 2023-03-07 · ·

A projector assembly includes a light emitting diode (LED) array, wherein the LED array has an array axis, wherein the LED array includes a plurality of LEDs arranged along the array axis, and wherein the plurality of LEDs are individually addressable. The projector assembly includes a rotatable actuator supporting the LED array, wherein the rotatable actuator has a rotation axis, and wherein the rotation axis and the array axis are parallel. The projector assembly includes a collimator positioned in optical communication with the LED array for collimating light emitted from the plurality of LEDs and a set of imaging optics positioned in optical communication with the collimator for focusing collimated light and forming a first image of the LED array at a distance, wherein the first image includes a first axis corresponding to the array axis and a second axis orthogonal to the rotation axis.

Light source unit, projection display device, and method for manufacturing light source unit
11635674 · 2023-04-25 · ·

The light source unit includes a base provided with an opening, a support member fixed to the base at the opening, and a light source assembly fixed to the support member at the opening. The light source assembly includes a light source emitting laser light, a lens disposed on an optical axis of the laser light, and a holding member holding the light source and the lens. The support member has a convex receiving surface extending along the spherical surface so as to surround the optical axis when viewed from a direction parallel to the optical axis. The light source assembly is fixed to the support member by coupling the holding member to the receiving surface at a contact portion with the receiving surface. The receiving surface has a portion located on a side away from the optical axis with respect to a coupling part with the holding member.

LED light has built-in air related part(s)
11473741 · 2022-10-18 · ·

A LED light with built-in Air flow device has AC-to-DC circuit to get DC current to supply power to LED or LEDs and-to charge inside rechargeable batteries and to the inside air flow related device or other product(s). The LED light connect IC and control circuit to make setting, changing, adjust of the said at least one of (A) LED(s) colors, brightness, on-off, duration, cycles, frequency, sequential, flashing, color changing, color selection, auto changing, or other LED light effects, (B) Air flow related parts to get desired speed of rotating fan or blade, on-off, duration, timer, countdown timer, or other desired air flow related function(s); by at least one of (1) trigger system, (2) switch, (3) sensor, (4) motion or moving or radar sensor, (5) IR or RF remote control system, (6) power fail sensor, (7) built-in Auto-Off-On or multiple selection positions switch, (8) other related LED or air flow or air-freshener or fragrance or essential oil diffusor parts or accessories; wherein the LED light connect with (i) AC power source by prongs with or without folding features, (ii) DC power from at least one outside transformer, power bank, DC power from cigarette-plug, USB related DC power source, DC power storage device, solar module, or DC generator.

ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND PROJECTION DEVICE
20230062120 · 2023-03-02 · ·

An illumination device including a laser light source, a first wavelength selective element, and a wavelength conversion element is provided. The laser light source provides a laser beam. The first wavelength selective element has different transmittances for the laser beam incident at different angles. In a first mode of the illumination device, the laser beam is incident on the first wavelength selective element at a first angle, and the laser beam is reflected by the first wavelength selective element. In a second mode of the illumination device, the laser beam is incident on the first wavelength selective element at a second angle greater than the first angle, and the laser beam penetrates the first wavelength selective element. The wavelength conversion element converts the laser beam into a first converted light beam. A projection device using the illumination device is also provided.

MODELING PROJECTION LAMP
20230111641 · 2023-04-13 ·

A modeling projection lamp has a stand, a driving assembly, a first pattern frame, and a second pattern frame. The stand has a first swing bracket and a first gear. The first gear is mounted on the first swing bracket. The driving assembly has a rotating mechanism and a second swing bracket. The rotating mechanism can drive the second swing bracket so that the first swing bracket is swung about a first axis and the second swing bracket is swung about a second axis at the same time. The second pattern frame is movably connected to the second swing bracket. With the second swing bracket swinging with respect to the first swing bracket, the second pattern frame can moves or rotates with respect to the first pattern frame. Therefore, the image formed via the first pattern and the second pattern can be a dynamic image.

Integrated illumination-aimer imaging apparatuses

Various embodiments described herein provide multi-projector (i.e., two or more) imaging apparatuses utilizing integrated illumination-aimer optics. Embodiments of the present disclosure minimize irreparable component offset to improve overall accuracy associated with the functioning of the apparatuses. Additionally, the integrated illumination-aimer optics enables embodiments disclosed herein to be provided in a significantly smaller form factor than conventional multi-projector imaging apparatuses. An example apparatus includes a near-field imaging lens and a far-field imaging lens, an integrated illumination-aimer optics positioned between the near-field imaging lens and the far-field imaging lens, a near-field illuminator source and a far-field illuminator source positioned for projecting via the integrated illumination-aimer optics, a near-field imaging sensor associated with the near-field imaging lens, a far-field imaging sensor associated with the far-field imaging lens, and an apparatus chassis to align the various components for operation.

Smoothed faceted screen systems and method
11467480 · 2022-10-11 · ·

A faceted screen system includes a curved backing surface, a first planar panel coupled to the curved backing surface, and a second planar panel coupled to the curved backing surface. The first planar panel and the second planar panel are angled towards a hypothetical focal point of the curved backing surface. The faceted screen system also includes a first plurality of light sources disposed on the first planar panel and a second plurality of light sources disposed on the second planar panel. Individual light sources of the first plurality of light sources are oriented at respective different angles relative to the first planar panel to emit light towards the hypothetical focal point. Individual light sources of the second plurality of light sources are oriented at respective different angles relative to the second planar panel to emit light towards the hypothetical focal point.