Laser Based Projection Display

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High Contrast, High Saturation and Low Cost Laser Based Projection Display System Ref #: 10A0041 Lead Inventor: Nicholas Madamopoulos Background Since the 80’s, it has been suggested that laser projection systems offer many benefits over other projection technologies. Laser light is far more directional, powerful, and coherent than any other light source. However, the major hurdle in the widespread use of laser in video projection systems has been the high cost of the lasers. Moreover, there have been difficulties in implementing new more powerful laser sources as well as developing better, more efficient systems with better contrast ratios. Invention This invention relates a novel laser based projection display system. The invention for the first time uses fiber-optic laser beam combiner to overcome the major current limitations of limited brightness and high cost solutions offered today. Applications Realistic virtual environments for educational and training purpose Effective simulation systems used as a design tool, research vehicle and training medium Military and commercial aviation, ship navigation, truck driving, medical training, digital planetariums, virtual stadiums and theaters. Advantages Long lifetimes, wider color gamut, high contract ratio and high color saturation Low cost Scalability that allows for pay-as-you-grow approaches Modularity Fault tolerant system Potential for retrofit in current systems Market The global front projector market will grow to a total of 8.65 million units in 2010, increasing by 36.65% from 6.33 million units in 2009. IP pending. Licensing available