Patent ID: 6882358
Filing Date: 2005-04-19
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a video display means; and means, including a video camera, for generating a video signal corresponding to an image of an object or objects generally located opposite the video display means, wherein the image corresponds to a real image that would be effectively produced if the video camera was located relative to the video display means such that the video camera has a field of view (FOV) directed toward said object or objects and originating at a screen of the video display means or behind the screen of the video display means and passing through a central portion thereof, wherein the means for generating the video signal further comprises a holographic optical element (HOE) disposed in front of a central portion of the video display and configured to receive object light reflected off of the object or object(s) and redirect a portion of the object light having selected wavelengths to form a holographic image in an FOV of the video camera.