18625576. PROJECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PROJECTION APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takashi Asaka of Tokyo (JP)

PROJECTION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18625576 titled 'PROJECTION APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes a projection apparatus that can project an input image onto a projection plane and detect the position pointed to by a pointer on the projection plane. The apparatus can also project a graphic at the detected position and move the graphic in accordance with scrolling of the input image.

  • Detects the position pointed to by a pointer on the projection plane
  • Projects a graphic at the detected position
  • Moves the graphic in accordance with scrolling of the input image

Potential Applications: - Interactive presentations - Educational settings - Gaming and entertainment systems

Problems Solved: - Enhances user interaction with projected images - Improves user experience in navigating projected content

Benefits: - Increased engagement in presentations - Enhanced learning experiences - Improved user control in interactive systems

Commercial Applications: Title: Interactive Projection Systems for Enhanced User Experience This technology can be used in interactive displays for commercial purposes such as interactive advertising, interactive museum exhibits, and interactive product showcases.

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on interactive projection systems, interactive displays, and user interface technologies.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in position detection technology, interactive projection systems, and user interface design in relation to this technology.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the position-detecting unit in the projection apparatus work? 2. What are the potential limitations of moving graphics in accordance with scrolling of the input image?


Original Abstract Submitted

A projection apparatus according to the present invention, includes: a projection optical system configured to project an input image onto a projection plane, and at least one memory and at least one processor which function as: a position-detecting unit configured to detect a position pointed to by a pointer on the projection plane; and a control unit configured to perform control so that the projection optical system projects the input image and projects a graphic at the position detected by the position-detecting unit, wherein in a case where an image is scrolled in a specific range of the input image, the control unit performs control so that the graphic corresponding to the specific range moves in a direction in accordance with the scrolling.