Patent ID: 6736512
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
A pixel element for a 3D screen for displaying 3D images, said screen comprising multiple pixel elements, wherein an image displayed by the 3D screen is composed by light beams emitted from a plurality of pixel elements, the pixel element comprising, in a single unit:means for generating multiple substantially collimated, controllable light beams emitted in multiple directions, so that each light beam is associated with a predetermined viewing direction, wherein said means for generating comprises: at least one set of substantially point source type, individually addressable light sources arranged in a line, the light sources having individually variable intensity, optical imaging means for imaging the light of each light source in a collimated light beam and for deflecting each collimated light beam in a predetermined individual deflection direction, and means for serially addressing the light sources.