Patent attributes
Projection systems and apparatuses for providing high contrast projected images with an aspect ratio different from the aspect ratio of the imager or micro-display used are provided. Light integrators having an aspect ratio equal to the aspect ratio to the desired projected image or video can be inserted into the optical train of the projection system or apparatus to illuminate only an active area equal to having an aspect ratio equal to the aspect ratio of the desired projected image or be. By reducing the illuminated area of the imager, light scattered or otherwise diverted from pixels held in the “off state” in the non-active area of imager can be greatly reduced to provide darker dark levels in the frame surrounding the project image or video.
