Rear projection display device having multiple mirrors that...

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2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Mahoney, Christopher (Department: 2851)

Optics: image projectors

Distortion compensation

Reexamination Certificate

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07140735

ABSTRACT:
The ultra-thin rear projection display device described herein includes a wide angle lens system and one or more planar mirrors that are parallel to a screen on which an image is to be displayed. In one embodiment, the screen that has multiple groove angles to provide better illumination than screens with a single groove angle.

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