Patent ID: 8462192
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: G02B,G03B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A telepresence system, comprising: a projector for generating an image, a projection screen for receiving the image generated by the projector and generating a reflected image; a foil for receiving the reflected image generated by the projection screen and generating and directing a partially reflected image toward an audience, the partially reflected image being perceived by the audience as a virtual image or hologram located on a viewing stage; and a camera for filming an individual through the foil, the camera being located on a camera side of the foil and positioned adjacent to the viewing stage, the individual being located on an individual side of the foil and positioned on a filming stage, and using images captured by the camera to provide a heads up display, the heads up display adapted to generate an image to be received by the foil for generating a pepper's ghost virtual image invisible to the audience.