US Patent:
20090268164, Oct 29, 2009
Inventors:
Upton Beall Bowden - Canton MI, US
Theodore Charles Wingrove - Canton MI, US
Royce Duchante' Channey - Ann Arbor MI, US
International Classification:
G03B 21/14
G03B 21/58
Abstract:
A projector system for a vehicle that provides an integrated docking system throughout the vehicle, thereby providing a passenger with a multimedia display in a variety of locations, wherein a temperature range over which the projector system performs is maximized, is disclosed. The projection system includes, a docking device integrated with a surface of the vehicle, wherein the docking device is in electrical communication with at least one secondary device. A projector is adapted to be coupled to the docking device, wherein the docking device provides electrical communication between the projector and the secondary device. A retracting device having a viewing screen adapted to display a projected video output of the projector is integrated with a surface of the vehicle. The retracting device is adapted to extend the viewing screen to display the projected video output of the projector and retract the viewing screen for storage.