OBJECTS FABRICATED WITH INTEGRAL AND CONTOURED REAR PROJECTION SUBSTRATES

摘要

A three dimensional (3D) object with a rear projection (RP) surface. The 3D object includes an RP element, which behaves as an RP substrate or surface. A structural portion of the 3D object has a first thickness, and the RP element has a second thickness that is less than about one half of the first thickness. The RP element is formed of a translucent white plastic for example, such that it is translucent to provide an RP element integrally formed with an adjacent structural element which is opaque with or without additional coating or treatment.

主权项

1. A rear projection (RP) assembly, comprising:
a non-planar RP substrate with a front surface and a rear surface; a support element with at least one side abutting at least one side of the RP substrate, wherein the RP substrate and the support element are formed as a unitary part and wherein the RP substrate is at least partially transmissive of light striking the rear surface and the support element is substantially opaque; and a projector projecting content onto the rear surface of the RP substrate.