GB2316765A - Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses - Google Patents

Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses

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GB2316765A
GB2316765A GB9723366A GB9723366A GB2316765A GB 2316765 A GB2316765 A GB 2316765A GB 9723366 A GB9723366 A GB 9723366A GB 9723366 A GB9723366 A GB 9723366A GB 2316765 A GB2316765 A GB 2316765A
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Peter Mcduffie White
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B30/00—Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images
    • G02B30/50—Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images the image being built up from image elements distributed over a 3D volume, e.g. voxels
    • G02B30/56—Optical systems or apparatus for producing three-dimensional [3D] effects, e.g. stereoscopic images the image being built up from image elements distributed over a 3D volume, e.g. voxels by projecting aerial or floating images
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03H—HOLOGRAPHIC PROCESSES OR APPARATUS
    • G03H1/00—Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from them; Details peculiar thereto
    • G03H1/22—Processes or apparatus for obtaining an optical image from holograms
    • G03H1/2249—Holobject properties
    • G03H2001/2284—Superimposing the holobject with other visual information

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  • Stereoscopic And Panoramic Photography (AREA)

Abstract

There is disclosed an arrangement producing superimposed images on a three-dimensional background incorporating a transparent surface which is partially mirrored to allow an undistorted view of one or more objects, holographic images or real images while also reflecting a background which will mask the view of the surroundings or reflectors and provide a three-dimensional setting for the images and real images. The two-way mirror can be laminated to make a protective layer to prevent vandalism of the reflectors or theft of the object. The angle of the two-way mirror is set to reflect a background so that any light from the area of the observer does not create any distractions or undesirable reflections. With the use of mechanical systems it is possible to select different real images and to control and manipulate the actual objects while viewing the real images. The position of the real image can be moved by moving the position of the display object or by changing the curvature of the reflectors in the optical system. With the use of position sensors the real images can act as control mechanisms to operate an interactive display which does not require physical contact with the control mechanisms.
GB9723366A 1995-05-12 1996-01-22 Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses Expired - Fee Related GB2316765B (en)

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GB9723366A GB2316765B (en) 1995-05-12 1996-01-22 Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses

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GBGB9509696.2A GB9509696D0 (en) 1995-05-12 1995-05-12 Device and method for displaying an aerial image within a three dimensional setting
GB9723366A GB2316765B (en) 1995-05-12 1996-01-22 Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses
PCT/GB1996/000123 WO1996035975A1 (en) 1995-05-12 1996-01-22 Device and method for superimposing images in a three-dimensional setting without using lenses

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GB9723366D0 GB9723366D0 (en) 1998-01-07
GB2316765A true GB2316765A (en) 1998-03-04
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Citations (5)

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US4671625A (en) * 1983-08-22 1987-06-09 Noble Lowell A Optical apparatus for producing a natural, viewable and optically interactive image in free space
EP0310077A2 (en) * 1987-09-29 1989-04-05 Wolfgang Lettner Device for generating aerial images by means of reflection
WO1989009423A1 (en) * 1988-03-31 1989-10-05 Laser 681 S.R.L. Three-dimensional image projector
WO1993015430A1 (en) * 1992-01-30 1993-08-05 The Walt Disney Company Apparatus and method for creating a real image illusion
US5255028A (en) * 1992-05-15 1993-10-19 Kevin Biles Apparatus and method for producing 3-dimensional images

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4671625A (en) * 1983-08-22 1987-06-09 Noble Lowell A Optical apparatus for producing a natural, viewable and optically interactive image in free space
EP0310077A2 (en) * 1987-09-29 1989-04-05 Wolfgang Lettner Device for generating aerial images by means of reflection
WO1989009423A1 (en) * 1988-03-31 1989-10-05 Laser 681 S.R.L. Three-dimensional image projector
WO1993015430A1 (en) * 1992-01-30 1993-08-05 The Walt Disney Company Apparatus and method for creating a real image illusion
US5255028A (en) * 1992-05-15 1993-10-19 Kevin Biles Apparatus and method for producing 3-dimensional images

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