Patent ID: 6062698
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A viewing apparatus for creating images comprising:display means for producing an electronically generated--primary image on a display surface in response to image signals;means coupled with said display means for providing image signals thereto; andan array of mirrors positioned adjacent said display surface and adjacent one another for reflecting said primary image from said display surface and for reflecting images from one another to produce reflected images in order to create a segmented, kaleidoscopic composite image having image segments including said reflected images,each of said mirrors presenting the shape of a triangle having a base adjacent said display surface and two, equal-length edges, adjacent ones of said mirrors presenting an image axis at the juncture thereof, said image axis presenting an angle of less than 90.degree. relative to said display surface, each of said mirrors presenting an interior base angle of less than 90.degree. relative to said display surface.