Visual displays and TelePresence embodiments with perception of depth using a curved surface reflected backdrop

摘要

System and method for a visual display system with a two-way mirror, which is between the observation zone and the image display device, positioned at an angle to reflect a backdrop surface that may be wider than the image display device or a backdrop with mirrored sides to extend the visual perception of the backdrop surface. A camera may be included with the visual display system for telepresence applications. The two-way mirror may extend into wall panels on the sides to form a room that appears to extend in depth by the reflection of the wall panels and a backdrop panel.

主权项

1. An image display system comprising:
an image display device having an image area positioned within a first plane, the first plane positioned for viewing by a user in an observation zone; a two-way mirror positioned laterally between the observation zone and the image display device; and a non-spherical concave backdrop over the two-way mirror and positioned such that a reflection of the non-spherical concave backdrop in the two-way mirror appears within a reflected zone, the reflected zone being further away from the observation zone than the first plane, the two-way mirror being disposed at least partially in an intermediate zone, the intermediate zone being directly under the non-spherical concave backdrop and defined by outer edges of the non-spherical concave backdrop projecting directly downward, the non-spherical concave backdrop further being positioned to focus a reflection of sound from a speaker proximate the image display device to a focal point in the observation zone and outside of the intermediate zone.