Multi-projector intensity blending system

Details Multi-projector intensity blending system Multi-projector intensity blending system

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Sohn, Seung C (Department: 2878)

Optics: image projectors

Methods

C345S001300, C348S745000, C353S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866832

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to projection systems where multiple projectors are utilized to create respective complementary portions of a projected image. The present invention also relates to methods of calibrating and operating individual image projectors. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an attenuation map is generated for the projectors and pixel intensity values are established for the projectors by applying one or more intensity transfer functions to the attenuation maps. The intensity transfer functions are configured to at least partially account for the non-linear response of the output intensity of the projectors, as a function of an input intensity control signal applied to the projectors. Additional embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

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