Metatroy Blog August 16, 2012 (edited with hash tags)
Troyer found the white paper that was requested by Intel in 2004 that she wrote. It is amazing that it holds true today.
Included is a white paper written by Diane Troyer that was provided on request to an Intel R&D technologist in early 2004. Intel was working on developing a LCOS projector and wanted to explore using the Troyer patented laser apparatus process in their design. They discovered the hindrance in this plan: solid state lasers were not mature. Intel canceled their LCOS fabrication plans in late 2004 after a huge investment.
LCOS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_on_silicon LCoS technology can typically produce higher resolution and higher contrast images than standard liquid crystal display and plasma display technologies, which makes it less expensive to implement in such devices as televisions. In 2004, Intel announced plans for large scale production of inexpensive LCoS chips.
Intel CEO Supports Laser Projectors for Smart Internet TV in 2011
Today Intel CEO and team are pursuing laser projection for smart internet TV. Today (2012) Intel has a partnership with Microvision to sell their immersive Pico projector. The Intel CEO states Intel wants to provide more immersive experiences with the infinite focus dimensional attributes for larger screens for gaming and homes, etc.
There has been a discussion with Intel Corporate about the Troyer patented claims for full spectrum color reflective light valve raster scanning lasers with infinite focus. There has been study of whether Microvision is infringing the Troyer’s patents, especially if the Smart Internet TV is pursued. Also there has been discussion about collaborating for a transformed real time 2D to 3D chip, taking into account infinite focus attributes.
Experts state that Troyer’s laser apparatus patented approach with infinite sharp focused images that automatically adjusts to curved space is the answer to immersion: HIVE. Troyer calls the patented laser projector #MetatronZ (large dome) and #ZTV (smaller Z*Tron Vision). The patents cover full color spectrum laser dimensional images (Z depth in spatially modulated images). Instead of using the awkward costly flat screen CAVE, #MetatronZ and #ZTV make possible real time curved #HIVE5D immersion: holographic immersive virtual environments. Gamers, teens, mash up sessions, simulation, scientific, etc. Many want immersive Smart Internet TV (HIVE worlds). KISS—keep it simple streamlined with #MetatronZ and Z*Tron Vision Laser (#ZTV)
Microvision Collaborates with Capcom and Intel to Introduce New Gaming Experience, Infinite Reality http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy2fm-fJcd4
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110728005581/en/MicroVision-Signs-Agreement-Intel-Expand-SHOWWX-Distribution
Intel Microvision Showwx + Channel Access Partner –Scanning laser projector – 15 ANSI lumens/ 848 x 480 / $318.99 . The SHOWWX projects big, bright, and colorful images that are always in focus, yet it is small enough to fit in your pocket. Connect the SHOWWX to a video output-capable device to spontaneously share photos and videos, presentations and more, for a big screen experience.
MetatronZ & Z*Tron Vision Laser Projector: White Paper for INTEL
By Diane Troyer July 2004
The MetatronZ and Z*Tron Vision (Z*TV) patent claims include expanded colored laser beams directed to a reflective light valve. We have found that the best images are created by expanded generated laser beams that are spatially modulated on a liquid crystal light valve. Vivid light efficient images work best when in sync with the writing information. Any form of writing information (imager) can be used to create the picture. Our assembled models for our clients have near infra red CRT imagers, because the CRT is the best high resolution image (early 2000). The image was written by the CRT on the sensor back side or the ILA reflective light valve developed by Hughes. We used the Hughes JVC digital cinema projector CRT and ILA light valves. We designed the optic train. Gas lasers replaced arc lamps. In 2004 the LCOS has become more refined and higher resolution and can be substituted for the CRT and ILA. The JVC LCoS is called the D-ILA which is a simplified method with best image with laser light.
The Troyer claims cover using any reflective light valve that uses 635 nm red or higher nm mixed with blue and green laser light to create good whites and blacks. Best full color spectrum is achieved when cyan (blue green) is added. The spatially modulated laser beams retain the coherence, collimation and polarization in the beam creating an image that is in focus on any surface. We call this attribute IF IT IS: infinite focus; instant transformation; innate sharpness (#IFITIS5D). Any video feed has instant transformation to full color spectrum because of the deep red color mixture. Arc lamps and reflective light valves used in digital cinema are not capable of delivering images with full spectrum color.
The granted continuation patent has claims to use one as well as several light valves (RGB). These claims probably were not needed but were sought to make sure that there would be no challenge on using one light valve. Also one of the options is a claim that covers modulated combined laser colors to a white beam so the optical combining of separate colored images can be eliminated.
The MetatronZ and Z*TV architecture are simple, using few optics and thus provide great light efficiency. Laser light is coherent and collimated (focused) and does not lose energy through space. Arc lamps produce ambient light (like the sun) that is lost as it scatters.
The lasers can be separate or combined with the projector head. Any reflective light valve can be used (DLP; LED; LCoS; ILA; MEMS; or any to be invented). Patented models can be for large dome images or for a small footprint for the consumer, scientific, medical, security, simulation, signage, gaming markets.
Broader claims cover “reflective light valves” instead of liquid crystal light valves, thus the DLP mirror approach can also be used. Cinerama (curved screens) can easily be accomplished in real time with front or rear projection for the home theater and the big cinema market. Because of the infinite sharpness and transformed analogue feed, amplification is possible with filmic smoothness (no pixels or screen door effect); the laser light is evenly distributed across the curved screens. Two front surface mirrors make it possible to have a back space with a very short throw for rear projection, directing the fast moving collimated expanded beam (generated line images) on the mirrors, the merged amplified images automatically adjust to curved screen..
Moving expanded spatially modulated laser beam (generated lines) make possible artifact free images, taking advantage of the inherent laser beam focusing attributes. Flooding the light valve with laser light does not work, creating artifacts hard to control (uneven distribution of light and blurring in fast moving images). The contrast is compromised because light spills into the black.
The worst artifact is blurring in fast moving action, especially with liquid crystal. This “ghosting effect” is one of the main problems that must be eliminated to take laser TV to the theater and home markets. The expanded laser beam that is spatially modulated by the writing information eliminates the blurring effect in the image because the light is not scattered. Focused laser light keeps the collimation and coherence in the expanded beam. The decay/ “judder” in the reflective light valve is eliminated (LCoS, DLP). Most effective is the expanded laser beam process with sync between writing and colored lasers. Flooding the light valve with arc lamp or laser light creates the blurring artifacts and reduces the contrast, compared to the above method covered under the Troyer patent claims.
We have found that expanded laser lines scanning at 60 lines per second handle much information. How much faster are the expanded lines delivered than the 60 frames per second particles. Thus no blurring/ ghosting or latency in fast moving images.
This was proven in our Warner Brother’s technical demonstration in 2002. The Warner experts attended a demonstration in the Warner post house (IVC, Burbank). They wanted to verify the facts that Troyer represented in her document she gave them. Full spectrum color that matched film; black blacks and white whites, high dynamic range, heat mitigation with expanded laser beam scanning; ability for images to be in focus on curved screens in real time (no computer manipulation needed); the ghosting artifacts in fast moving images eliminated. Thus the Warner experts and others have verified that the Troyer patented process eliminates blurring (Contact information on request for validation). Warner’s Chris Cookson was at demonstration. He left Warner to become head of Sony digital cinema.
The Metatron Laser demonstrations (name in 2002) were the first time viewers saw full color spectrum video images, thus realizing that more realistic colored images were possible. DCI was just starting (Digital Cinema Initiative). Howard Lukk was head engineer at IVC. He was also head of DCI technology. After seeing the Metatron demonstration and realizing full color spectrum was possible, Howard Lukk made sure the DCI mandates included full color. Lukk and other experts included in the DCI mandates the need for added cyan for best color, a claim that is part of the published Troyer patent 2001. Claim one state that cyan (blue green nanometer) is included in the deep red (over 635 nm) green and blue laser wave mix. The magic of MetatronZ and Z*Tron Vision (Z*TV) projector is that the full color is provided to any video feed: sports, Opera, camera, or favorite TV show. The added magic is that 2D legacy movies or other video feed appear dimensional in curved space and can be viewed from any angle in the room.
The set top box (Z-Kit) is a computer and contains server, storage, color management, up-conversion chips (scalability), etc. Studio tools are available for edit, cut, paste, etc. The editing program is a simplified version, like Apple’s Final Cut. The goal: provide a new family viewing space for interactive games, watching home movies, creating family slide shows, and original video content with the ultimate in user friendliness in a new immersive experience. See After Hours Live—page 23. Proposal and script.
Since a huge screen can be provided, maybe some families will want to purchase a model that reaches the floor so they can use the curved screen as a back set for the young 10 year old to develop their own content (green screen capability). The big thing now is video Karaoke. The user friendly tool set would be great for a new kind of family movie entertainment. Think about the ability to change the ‘worlds” as the 10 year old performs. Maybe the scenery has been designed by the 10 year old or edited from family pictures. Or a new world can be created from a scanned picture of favorite art or from photographs of a favorite nature vista. The imagination is the limit.
It is suggested that the Z-Kit have scalability with up conversion capability so that the imaging is at least 2K horizontal resolution. The conversion chip takes any feed and translates to high resolution. Consumers have a home screen that shows images as pristine as in a Cinerama film movie theater. Cinerama views, dimensional imaging and full spectrum color are not possible with arc lamp projection.
These attributes can be extended for larger screens in board rooms and as a substitute for power points in the big curved laser projected backset in conference rooms and conventions. The attributes can be extended to vivid realistic or dramatic artistic images for real time staging for opera, Broadway, music performances, etc. Intel’s stock holder meetings can be most dramatic. Steve Jobs will be knocking at your door (or leasing Z*TV for his meetings). A virtual human can be added to introduce the new products. Please see After Hours Live as an example of a formula TV show using this real time changing backset for performances. This set is called a #MetaShell. It is like a holodeck playpen.
Most important is that the laser image looks great when camera captured, whether at home, in a conference room, or in an auditorium (or with telecine). This has been a main concern from the beginning of the research for the best images produced by the patented Metatron Laser Projection. Filming or videotaping the image is the test. There should be no blurring in fast moving images. The images should be full color (like film colors) and more realistic like nature. There should not be pixel squares in the image. The televised Opera does not have black scanning lines or big pixel artifacts. When camera captured Microvision laser projector images are seen, black scanning appears in the image.
It was proven that amplified Metatron images looked great on a dome screen at the demonstration on the Tech Museums IMAX dome in San Jose (arranged by Roy Disney) in 2000. The demonstration was for Famous Players, Canada who wanted to use the Metatron for their 8 big screens they owned and also their smaller screens. They were also shopping for their sister company in Europe owned by Vivendi. Barry Blackburn brought a High definition feed of a satellite boxing match to play. We also showed a DVD of Fifth Element that was line doubled in our box we used at that time (Jackson Family had invested in this break through image enhancement box).
The clients stood up and screamed when they saw the vivid focused images of boxers on the IMAX dome screen. The boxers hovered in space, the red blood flying. Metatron laser projection optic layout spatially modulates depth into each pixel. The images automatically separated forefront from the background in the curved dome space. The images were amplified with no pixels (looked like they were resolution independent). The images automatically adjusted to the dome. The edges of the image on the dome were more even than the film images of Fantasia. The colors were film-like—full spectrum. There was no speckle in moving images.
The DVD of Fifth Element was projected through the Metatron. These images were line doubled with our image enhancement box. There were no pixels, artifacts or scanning lines in the image.
Today the Metatron Laser Projector could easily replace IMAX film projection. High end big frame gas lasers fit exactly into the same infrastructure as the IMAX big arc lamps (3 phase, 60 amps per phase and 6 gallons of water a minute for cooling).
Digital Metatron Dome Theater would be 10X less expensive; 10X less technician support; 10 X better returns from ticket sales. IMAX would also save money on not having to create expensive dome film prints.
(Troyer Note: Technicolor and Warner had just gotten the job of creating IMAX prints so were not happy about losing this business). Dome theaters, museum, science centers, municipalities, institutions, conference rooms, and signage—etc. could use domes. Great new dome theaters could be built (outdoor to replace the Drive In). Great content draws in ticket sales for self sustaining venues; 10X less cost with digital content. Many will purchase tickets to see the champion boxing match, reissues of the favorite horror movies. The National Geographic can share their TV shows or a 2D legacy features like 2001 Space Odyssey can be seen — all on dimensional big screen Cinerama (Z*Rama). The blacks are strong enough to portray star fields (Planetarium Images). Metatron digital domes can help create self sustaining dome theaters. They are closing because they do not receive the promised expensive film features needed to sell tickets.
At our dome demo in San Jose an uninvited corporate IMAX person was there and had the water and power shut off and locked the theater door, not letting the waiting technologists from Lucas, Disney and Technicolor into see the image. Troyer and this breakthrough patented technology has been attacked and smashed by modern luddites ever since. In 2003 we were to deliver laser projectors to our clients, including Raytheon/Air Force (simulation), Griffith Park Planetarium for their refurbish, many big theaters in Canada and Europe (Famous Players), and several themed entertainment venues. In discussion was for a dome theater at Universal City walk. Roy Disney was most interested in becoming a partner. He understood that the patented MetatronZ was the keystone to the next digital ecosystem.
The Zuddites moved in and stole the assembled projectors before they were delivered to the clients. Troyer was pulled out of her bed by police the night before the Roy Disney demonstration and taken to jail. The house was ransacked when she returned the next morning—so she called the police again and made a report, so it would be in record. Evidently they were looking for 3D patent pending information. They did not find it. The information was in engineering notebooks under Troyer’s bed. Hired operatives were expert at disruption and finally the Troyer team dispersed out of fear – one person leaving the country to work to help Peter Jackson set up his lab in New Zealand. Troyer went into hiding and moved back to Iowa to find a safe haven. The Metatron Inc. California Company was dissolved (1992 -2003).
It has been discovered that Iowa is not a safe haven. The warning is loud and clear that Troyer and team lay low– not make public statements. It is blatant that the introduction of the patented Troyer invention is still barred by Zuddite actions (hired operatives). .
Action Taken In Iowa: Rockwell Collins wants to purchase the technology and be assigned the patents. They sign a Promissory Agreement that they will keep the trade secrets. They want to know what next patents Troyer is working on. They defect and infringe after mining Troyer’s knowledge, vendors, having her write white papers, talk to their engineers. Rockwell Collins takes a huge R&D tax write off and pays Troyer nothing. For the Rockwell Collins due diligence, John Shors, attorney was hired to provide documentation that Troyer owns the technology and patents and they are “clean”. –no assignment or licensing or promises. (Documentation on request). Rockwell Collins VP is on the Iowa Development Committee and blocks her getting the demonstration grant. Is Rockwell Collins in cahoots with California Zuddites?
Troyer works with NDA with Dell Computers, Symbol/ Motorola, Telcordia. the Troyer patented process solves the Symbol Pico laser projection problems (more eye safe and better brightness). Motorola purchases Symbol and the
A white paper has been written that is being translated into a SBIR request. This paper suggests that a software program be developed based on the infinite focus laser attributes. This software would be translated into a system on a chip that in real time would enhance the 2D to real time auto dimensional imaging (no glasses). It is assumed that a curved screen is needed for this purpose. If need be a telecine digital intermediate process could be used to translate any video feed into full colored filmic images onto a curved screen. This process is described in the Troyer patent and covered in her claims. The telecine image would then be captured and give the impression of a dimensional images in curved space when shown on flat screens. This aspect of the Troyer patented process covers camera sensors used with the reflective light valve. The patented Metatron method can be used in post houses for transforming film and video images in real time.
Troyer Notes: IMAX is very aware that the Troyer patented Metatron Laser Projector can be placed in their dome theaters, using the IMAX electricity and water infrastructure. IMAX could be allowing these museums and science centers to show interactive video feeds on the dome in real time. Opera, sports, 2D legacy features. The $30,000 plus film print costs would be eliminated. The $35,000 yearly arc lamp costs would be eliminated. the arc lamps start fading in brightness and color after being used 100 hours.
Example: The Cedar Rapids, Iowa IMAX Dome Theater closed down because IMAX was not providing enough content and there were low ticket sales. It was decided that the dome would be used as a demonstration place for the Troyer laser dome theater. IMAX threatened to sue Cedar Rapids and the non-profit science center if they allowed this to happen – even though Cedar Rapids owned the dome theater. (Documentation on request). IMAX allows other dome theaters to show flat screen digital projectors so they can sell more tickets.
It is Troyer’s mission to provide low cost solid state large dome and flat screen canvas for these struggling venues. The laser projectors can also be used in flat screens, in board rooms, gaming, simulation, etc.
The first step for this purpose is to hone the basic architecture. This is best done with the smaller consumer model. The larger gas laser model prototypes and demonstrations have proven certain important criteria. Intel can help by supporting the KISS approach to the consumer market (KISS: Keep it simple—streamline). Intel can help with the steps needed to create best system on chip for real time 2D to 3D imaging in curved space.
HIVE platforms: holographic immersive virtual environments. Dr. Adam Drobot (SAIC and Telcordia: VP of Technology) stated when he attended a Metatron Demonstration in 2003 in Burbank, California after evaluating the patents stated that the Metatron Laser Projector is the long sought solution for the CAVE. Solutions for the CAVE are being sought in many companies R&D facilities (John Deere, Rockwell Collins, etc.). Human factor research is a big CAVE area. Simulation is another area for CAVE research. Many global Universities have areas dedicated to this area. Troyer calls the Metatron platforms the HIVE. The HIVE makes possible a MetaShell (area for immersive interaction) which will be the path way for the constantly evolving holodeck playpen.
The writer of this proposal, Diane Troyer, feels that the best approach to creating the HIVE – holodeck playpen is to provide KISS Metatron projectors and allow the users to create applications that would enhance the HIVE platforms. Intel as a strategic partner can monitor these advancements and work in conjunction with the users to create the best software solutions with interconnectivity and compatibility within the systems. Thus the HIVE has a natural progression.
It is suggested that Intel supports providing a long term lease turnkey for local centers to be set up with a big MetatronZ dome screen for Cinerama, Planetarium, Live Performance, Conferences, Conventions, TV sound stage/ studio, etc. Each local portal venue (MetaSite) has a lab attached with the tool kit needed to create graphics, content, sets, etc. This local facility can provide high end jobs, job training. Sustainability comes from ticket sales for Cinerama, Planetarium. Live Performances (the music groups will love playing in the holodeck playpen), TV stage rentals, etc.
The experts hired in the ZELF lab: zone enhanced location fusion can be hired by private companies to create HIVE platforms for them. Suggested is that small device manufacturing equipment is also included in the ZELF lab for locals to lease.
Central Metatronics: It is important that such a group of ZELF Labs attached to local MetaSites be chartered. The interconnectivity and interoperability between platforms needs to be retained. Also it seems only fair that when there is innovation that takes place in a ZELF lab that the innovators receive compensation. For this purpose alone, there needs to be a specialized virtual interactive network for where the innovation is mapped and codified and shared with the chartered members.
Content is King: Contests can be done between MetaSites to see which has produced the best formula TV show: After Hours Live. Each uses MetaShell immersive real time staging—using the big curved Metatron screen as a changing backset. The local users keep enhancing the special effects so they present the best After Hours Live “holodeck playpen”. The HIVE platforms keep evolving. Gamers will probably be the most active in creating the HIVE worlds. The audiences will probably be as interested in the special effects technology as the famous stars performing. Maybe the local communities can create the next Saturday Night Live – but from local stages. Maybe we should give a proposal to NBC?
Who Benefits? Ultimately the gamers and audiences who long for immersive experiences.The government saves money on grants and R&D. Innovation is encouraged because there is a local lab with tools. Also protection is built in for the local independent inventor from big company sharks. Locale labs are set up to innovate—build on the HIVE platforms. Many DARPA, SBIR, Government grants ask to develop solutions for disaster training, security, medical devices, command & control on the ground, distributing health information, remote viewing for elderly and homebound, natural disaster communication, immersive training, etc. SBIR grants call for more realistic duplication of evolving dimensional sensors that are following Moore’s law. Displays are way behind and seem to be gridlocked.
What High End Local Jobs are Created? Computer software, graphics, camera, edit, sets designs, directing, story writing — the list goes on. Immersion creates better games. Z*pods can be built (pods that have dome translucent covers that act as a screen for the passengers). Visit the middle of the earth, travel to Mayan times, visit Titan and go to Mars or create biofeedback modules for getting rid of phobias and brain reprogramming and healing. .
Inspire Group Work? HIVE platforms make possible STEAM TEAMS: add A (Art) to STEM—Science, technology, engineering, math. Teens will learn a lot as they create the best interactive game/ Cinerama in the competition. What MetaSite ZELF lab will win the award for the best horror mash up? Averting the Zombie Attack?
Why is it important for interactive communication between user groups? Metatron Platforms must have connectivity and interoperability. These are added attributes to create “holodeck playpen” applications. The innovators must have incentive and receive compensation for their development.
Example of Uses For HIVE Platforms: The Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL_ asked Troyer and team to use the Metatron Laser Projector to depict the 3D images from the Mars Rover’s landing for the excited waiting crowd. The Metatron would be able to show the images with great contrast on a huge curved screen—(star field Planetarium style). Because of the Zuddite interference that was not possible. Instead 2 DLP projectors were set up (very costly) to show the 3D images coming from Mars (Planetary Society). This was an example of 10X10X10X—10X the cost; 10X not user friendly- needed many technicians; 10X worse picture. What is wrong with this picture—when the camera sensors keep evolving and the displays cannot depict the images as they are captured?
Laser Flood of Light Valve? The light valve allows simplification for this consumer model. The goal is to develop a laser solution that is efficient, long lived and not costly. The ultimate in light efficiency is also accomplished because the entire laser light is directed to one line that is scanned (painted) like the scan of the CRT. Many expanded beam laser lines can be used. If a LCoS is used, the scan stimulates the information line on the writing side of the LCOS. High contrast is achieved because the laser line is not bleeding into the black. Liquid Crystal does not like heat. The laser scan has a fast sweep and does not create heat on the liquid crystal light valve. Flooding with arc lamps and lasers does not work. It causes ghosting artifacts, low contrast and heat problems.
What R&D still needed? We are now researching a light efficient polarizing beam splitting plate that can substitute for the cube. We are researching a more efficient delivery of the laser scan. Needed is to test the software that has been developed for more enhanced depth separation with 2D image feeds.
What is the estimation of laser wattage for brightness? The home unit can deliver motion picture brightness for a 3 ft. to 20 ft. screen with 3 to 15 watts of white light (combined modulated green, blue and green lasers).
We plan on combining full spectrum color imaging modules that deliver 12 watts of white laser light each to deliver motion picture brightness up to 60 feet wide (at least 3 modules). Since the laser scan is in sync with the imaging, merging more laser modules together becomes a simple task.
What resolution can you provide? Large full colored LCoS modules are now 2K resolution. NHK in Japan is working on 4K resolution. Larger LCOS imagers would be needed for an IMAX type dome. More laser power, the larger the image the more surface needed to reflect laser power.
When Will the INTEL LCoS be ready for testing? The basic architecture is the same for the consumer model as for the larger models. When the INTEL LCoS is available for testing, the best, least expensive, and most user friendly approach will be chosen for each model. JVC found that with their DILA (LCoS) that a better image could be produced with separate LCoS for each color, and then the colored images are combined optically.
Market for INTEL LCoS? Consumer, gaming, industrial, medical, security, scientific, etc. Combining full color image modules creates a bigger market for INTEL LCoS (3 to 6 LCoS are used for big movie screens (80 ft. wide). Testing has to be done to discover the best approach for combining LCOS. Sony has been successful in their attempts to align LCOS of 4K resolution. If Sony were able to use the Troyer patented expanded laser beam slotted approach, they would have a good image without ghosting artifacts from fast moving images. Also better contrast with no bleed into black.
Why Intel LCoS instead of Texas Instrument DLP? There is no doubt that expanded collimated laser beams spatially modulated by a LCoS is the best most streamlined solution for displays and will deliver a much better projector than the DLP. Having the added attribute of infinite focus adds to the formula. Delivering the Z-Kit box/electronics is a key. Customers want streamlined efficiency (push remote, long life, not replacing lamps, etc. snap in software expansion, plug in speakers, other boxes, etc.).
Life of solid state lasers? The solid state lasers are tested for 10,000 – 20,000 hours. Most arc lamps for projectors last for approximately 400 – 600 hours for full colored images. Then the arc lamp starts to fade, the colors less bright. No way has been found to stop the fading colors and brightness in arc lamps. IMAX has especially had problems with the arc lamps in their film projectors. The tests show that the image on an IMAX screen when the lamp is new is twice as bright as seeing the image after 400 hours. Changing the lamps is awkward with both film projectors and digital projectors. With the big IMAX, changing the bulb is dangerous (sometimes explodes), so the technician has to be fully suited for protection.
It is a hassle and costly to change bulbs with the consumer market also. Thus many customers who purchase projectors with arc lamps do not use the projector as their main TV, but for special occasions or for business. Things have been improved immensely, however for the DLP rear screen projector and DILA (JVC) projectors. Still the 10,000 plus hours guarantee for laser light is a main attribute, because the image brightness does not decay, but keeps the same brightness and color through out the life of the laser. .
What Lens Used With Laser Light? The simplest magnifying out put lens is all that is needed with MetatonZ and Z*TV because of infinite sharpness. A simple out put lens also increases light efficiency. The DLP arc lamp projectors (Barco, Christies, DPI) need expensive lens for digital cinema. A magnifying lens for the consumer model also is less expensive than the arc lamp lens for projection.
Auto Dimensional Images? Depth Images without glasses = holy grail of the industry. Gamers want to be more immersed in their worlds. This takes place with dimensional visuals. Reissued movies will be viewed from a new perspective in dimensional Cinerama. Infinite sharpness allows rethinking the Hologram. The ZTV lab will be testing our auto dimensional solutions. Much research has all ready been done.
Can Other Displays Show Infinite Focused Sharp Images? Only displays with laser light retaining the inherent attributes of coherence, collimation and polarization. Thus architecture of flat screens (Plasma, diodes, LED, OED, etc) cannot produce infinite focused dimensional imaging.
Possible Intel R&D and Fabrication? We would like to discuss with Intel designing and fabricating an evolved LCoS for a more pronounced auto dimensional imaging taking into account the infinite depth of focus attribute which creates the natural separation of the foreground and background of any video feed. With infinite sharpness, the LCOS now developed will provide a pseudo dimensional imaging as long as a curved screen is used. This is still far superior to anything on the market and provides real time dimensional simplified optical imaging without computer manipulation of the feed.
What is the Competition?
Sony: They infringe on the Troyer patents using lasers with their new liquid crystal imager (LCoS) and they deliver full color spectrum (red laser light 635 nm or over). Prior in 2001 Sony paid $30M licensing for the Silicon Light Machine (SLM) for entertainment. They have placed millions into R&D based around this grated light valve technology. Evans & Sutherland licensed the SLM for simulation and planetariums ($10 million).
Both companies have not been able to get past the Silicon Light Machine (SLM) grated light valves low light efficiency (not bright). Also the SLM breaks the collimation and polarization in the laser beams, so the laser projector does not have the ability to adjust to curved screens (Infinite focus). The not light efficient SLM architecture needs much more laser light for motion picture brightness on the screen. The Silicon Light Machine (SLM) grating device as a modulator breaks the collimation of the lasers. Thus the SLM image, not having the collimated beams has to be focused on a flat screen.
Sony has been carefully following our progress. They switched to developing infinite sharpness after seeing the MetatronZ demonstration. Joe Morikawa who has been the Sony lead with the SLM saw the MetatronZ projector demonstration at International Video Conversion (IVC) in Burbank in 8/02 He was shocked at the MetatronZ ability to always be in focus. He studied the patents and wrote quite a few emails to Troyer discussing the process.
Chris Cookson was with Warner as digital cinema technologists and viewed the MetatronZ demonstration in early 2001. This demonstration was to verify: the ghosting in the fact moving images was eliminated; the colors were full color film like spectrum and the whites and blacks are strong; heat mitigation handled with hot laser light; the images automatically adjusted to a curved screen in real time. Mainly the Warner group of experts was gathered to verify the Troyer claims. They left the demonstrations stating—”You did it”! Chris Cookson is now head of Sony digital cinema.
It has been reported that Sony attempted to achieve infinite depth of focus with the SLM in the Sony labs in Japan. When the evaluator who was asked to see the image shared with Troyer, he stated that Sony’s approach was to create collimation and coherence of the laser beams after the SLM grated light valve modulator. This demands many more optics and thus a more costly, more bulky optic train to optically adjust for a pseudo infinite sharpness. Also artifacts in the image are much more likely with the enlarged optic train.
The Troyer patented approach is the simplest, streamlined, optically efficient less costly approach for true infinite focus with vivid sharp depth images.
Kodak: The Kodak expert visited our Z*TV lab in 2000 in the Silicon Valley. He was in a state of shock that we were getting infinite sharpness with a reflected expanded laser beam directed to the light valve. He stated that it was against physical law. The last report was that Kodak (Germany lab) is working with developing the Kodak laser projector for digital cinema. The Kodak patented grating device modulator has the same limitations of the Sony and Evans & Sutherland SLM light valve, which breaks the coherence of the laser beam and limits the brightness (not light efficient)). Thus Kodak has the same issues as Sony in delivering a laser projector with infinite depth of focus.
Griffith Park Planetarium: John Mosley of Jet Propulsion Lab, NASA and Griffith Park Planetarium had chosen the MetatronZ laser projector for the expensive refurbish. The attributes of full color spectrum, brightness, vivid imagery and high contrast with star field blacks was much desired. Also the fact that any video can be shown in real time, automatically adjusting to the dome would save a fortune in creating content and content delivery. The MetatronZ laser demonstration projector that was to be moved from IVC (Burbank) was stolen the night before it was to be delivered and installed in the Griffin Park Planetarium. The other 10 assembled projectors were stolen after they were picked up in Carsbad. Lexel lasers had built 30 lasers for the assembled projectors. Lexel Lasers was taken over by the Zuddites (modern luddites) for pennies. Griffith Park/ JPL and NASA were stuck instead with the 10 times more expensive Evans & Sutherland Laser Projector.
Evans & Sutherland: They paid $10M for the rights to the SLM for military and the planetarium market. The Griffith Park Observatory paid over $6 Million for two delivered E&S projectors for their refurbish. Two or more E&S projectors are needed because the projector does not have enough brightness for a planetarium. Also the E&S projector with the grated light valve is not capable of providing infinite focus. Racks of computers are needed to manipulate the images to be in focus in the curved space. There will also be the problem of having image seams down the middle of the dome. The stitching needs to be in sync with the computer manipulation to prepare the images for the curved space so they are in focus. Real time imaging and automatic adjustment to the dome is not possible with the E&S laser projection. .
One MetatronZ laser projector is capable of having the brightness for a Planetarium. With the MetatronZ projector set up so the image is in the center of the dome, no manipulation of the feed will have to be made. Thus real time Telescopic or other space images can be shown on MetatronZ , impossible with flat screen arc projectors and with the SLM E&S projector.
JVC: DILA: Dr. Bleha is one of the unsung heroes for his invention of the light valve at Hughes. The ILA had the best image at the time and was the first reflective light valve. The DILA (LCoS) has 3 chip imaging. JVC is poised to approach the consumer market with their LCoS. They have the support of their mother company for a strong play.
The Home Theater/ Gaming/ Theater Market: It is amazing to watch how the DMD (digital mirror device) which is also called DLP has been milked for the digital cinema market. Christies, BARCO, IMAX licensed the DLP for the digital cinema market in 2001 Each company paid $10 million licensing fee. This still holds true today. IMAX sold their rights to NEC and Digital Projection International.
The next big TV market will be the computer display convergence for the consumer market (In FOCUS, Runco, Samsung, Sony, etc.). Laser images will cause a short lived market for arc lamp DLP projectors, when inexpensive full spectrum color laser projectors with infinite focus are presented.
It is apparent in the fact that Sony and Kodak, after seeing the MetatronZ infinite sharpness, feel that infinite depth (sharpness) is the next break through attribute for displays. Other wise they would not have placed millions in attempting to deliver infinite focus (IF) with their grated device light valves (to no avail). Delivering dimensional images in curved space is as disruptive as when silent film became the talkies and black and white became color. When audiences experience dimensional imagery in curved space, flat screens will become obsolete, except with lap top monitors and small hand held devices.
Is Speckle a Problem? Viewers who observed MetatronZ images never stated that speckle was a problem. If the image was static (slide) there was speckle. The deeper red, adding cyan (blue green), expanded laser beams and displacement process apparently eliminate the speckle problem (see patent explanation).
FDA Approval: The Zulip/ Jenopik German laser projector uses pulsed laser beams delivered directly out of the lens. Thus they are hindered by FDA ruling and need to project the laser beams over the audience or use rear screen projection to keep the laser beams from out of audience’s eyes. MetatronZ has been designed so that laser beams are expanded to slotted lines and reflected off the light valve through the lens. MetatronZ architecture delivers images with no pointed laser beams so the images are much safer for audiences and pass the FDA limitations.
It is not known if Sony and Kodak have taken the need for the FDA laser device clearance into account with their basic laser projector designs.
Conclusion:
Troyer has attempted to offer information that can be helpful in the Intel layout of LCoS and laser projectors. If you have any questions or want to have a discussion, we will be happy to oblige.
Diane Troyer
Added Iowa Information After the White Paper was sent to Intel: It has been discovered that Iowa is not a safe haven. The warning is loud and clear that Troyer and team lay low– not make public statements. It is blatant that the introduction of the patented Troyer invention is still barred by actions of Zuddites (hired operatives). .
Action Taken In Iowa: Rockwell Collins wants to purchase the technology and be assigned the patents. They sign a Promissory Agreement that they will keep the trade secrets. They want to know what next patents Troyer is working on. They want to know all information about vendors and clients. Troyer is working with the AFRL, NASA. JPL, Griffith Park Planetarium and has promised that they will be delivered the MetatronZ laser projector.
Rockwell Collins: After Bill Elkington, head of IP at Rockwell, has mined all the knowledge, vendors, white papers, talking with engineers, algorithms for scalable image enhancement server— Rockwell defects, breaking their Promissory Agreement. Rockwell Collins starts working with the former Metatron Inc. (California Company) OEM -JVC. Rockwell Collins takes a huge R&D tax write off for the 3 years working with Troyer and pays Troyer nothing. Rockwell Collins has stopped the movement of the technology, even though understanding how important infinite focus is for the Air Force, NASA, JPL, etc. For the Rockwell Collins due diligence, Troyer’s attorney John Shors, helped provide for Rockwell Collins documentation that Troyer owns the technology and patents and they are “clean”. –no assignment or licensing or promises. (Documentation on request). Rockwell Collins VP is on the Iowa Development Committee and blocks her getting the demonstration grant. Is Rockwell Collins in cahoots with California Zuddites?
Troyer works with NDA with Dell Computers, Symbol/ Motorola, Telcordia. the Troyer patented process solves the Symbol Pico laser projection problems (more eye safe and better brightness). Motorola purchases Symbol and Motorola corporate is very excited about the Troyer patents. Their attorney works with Troyer to share why Microvision is infringing her patents. This Google purchase stops these interactions. MetatronZ patents are not part of that transaction.
A white paper has been written that is being translated into a SBIR request. This paper suggests that a software program be developed based on the infinite focus laser attributes. This software would be translated into a system on a chip that in real time would enhance the 2D to real time auto dimensional imaging (no glasses). It is assumed that a curved screen is needed for this purpose. The image is a replica of the time of flight light field sensor (camera). The image replicates and amplifies the dimensional depth in real time. If need be a telecine type digital intermediate process could be used to translate any video feed into full colored filmic images onto a curved screen. This process is described in the Troyer patent and covered in her claims. This aspect of the Troyer patented process covers camera sensors used with the reflective light valve. The patented MetatronZ method can be used in post houses for transforming film and video images in real time. The chips are also able through time of flight depth scanning to take an object our of an environment (green screen effect) in real time. This is important for the #HIVE5D performance worlds, story telling, and live real time back staging sets. Having #IFITIS5D (infinite focus and innately sharp images provides perfect replication of the light field depth sensor information. Thus photo realism is possible.
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