Patent ID: 7364326

Claim:
An image display system comprising: a modulator comprising an array of micro-mirror devices, the modulator operable to receive a plurality of light beams; a light source module operable to generate the plurality of light beams, the light source module comprising: a first light source operable to: generate a first cone of light comprising a plurality of light beams; and project a first portion of the first cone into an illumination path; a second light source operable to: generate a second cone of light comprising a plurality of light beams; and project a first portion of the second cone into the illumination path, wherein the first and second light sources are further operable to simultaneously generate the first and second cones of light; and a spherical reflector having an opening formed through the reflector, the opening defining the illumination path, the illumination path within a cone of acceptance associated with the modulator, the reflector operable to: reflect a second portion of the first cone in cooperation with a lamp reflector to project the second portion of the first cone into the illumination path to increase the intensity of the plurality of light beams received by the modulator; and reflect a second portion of the second cone to project the second portion of the second cone into the illumination path to increase the intensity of the plurality of light beams received by the modulator.