Patent ID: 6652104
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: G03B,H04N

Abstract:
A projector for displaying an image onto a projection surface comprising:a display image data generator for generating display image data representing a display image to be displayed on the projection surface by using source image data; an electro-optical device for emitting light that forms an image in response to the display image data; a projection optical system for projecting light emitted by the electro-optical device; and a housing for containing the display image data generator, the electro-optical device and the prolection optical system, the housing having a cover, wherein the projection optical system comprises a variable angle mirror, formed in an inside face of the cover, for reflecting light emitted by the electro-optical device, and the display image data generator comprises: an angle information sensing section, for sensing angle information for the mirror; and an image data adjusting section for adjusting the source image data in response to the angle information so as to correct distortion of the display image displayed on the projection surface, to generate the display image data.