59 results about "One-way mirror" patented technology

In a self-operated karaoke recording booth a user is provided with a selection of background scenes from which to choose and also with the option of having the lyrics of the karaoke selection displayed or suppressed. A video camera positioned at the user's eye level is located on the nonreflective side of a one-way mirror and is directed at a specified performer location through the one-way mirror, which is inclined at a forty-five degree angle relative thereto. Messages and video displays are provided to the user by a video display monitor connected to a computer that faces the reflective side of the one-way mirror and is also located at a forty-five degree angle relative thereto. The system is designed to maintain the visual focus of the performer directly into the lens of the video camera throughout the performance and to combine the video camera images with the background scene in such a way as to avoid a double exposure or phantom image of the performer against the background. The performer can choose to have the lyrics of the selected karaoke composition displayed or suppressed. If the election is for a display, the lyrics are displayed at the center of the viewing screen, directly in line with the video camera.

A rear view mirror / video display includes a one-way mirror and a selectively activated video display that is mounted immediately behind the one-way mirror so that the driver is presented with a typical semi-obstructed rearward view when the video display is deactivated, and an unobstructed rearward view of substantially the same size and aspect ratio when the video display is activated. The video image is obtained from an imaging device mounted to capture a rearward field-of-view that is unobstructed by vehicle body panels but otherwise corresponds in content with that of the image reflected by the one-way mirror. Activation and deactivation of the video display may be manual, but is preferably automatic based on vehicle operating conditions.

An audiovisual-capturing system for a lighted mirror is used to illuminate a user's face and aid in capturing images or video of the user through a one-way mirror. The system includes a support structure, a one-way mirror, and a plurality of lights. The support structure includes a bordering frame which attached around the one-way mirror. The plurality of lights is connected to the bordering frame and is distributed about the bordering frame. The plurality of lights is used to illuminate the user's face. The support structure also includes a device stand which is used to support an audiovisual-capturing device. The one-way mirror is positioned in between the device stand and the plurality of lights. This allows the audiovisual-capturing device to capture images or record video through the one-way mirror, while the user is able to see their reflection through the one-way mirror.

A cover frame assembly for use in conjunction with an existing flat panel display of a display device such as a high definition television. The cover frame assembly comprises an outer frame, and a one-way mirror attached within the outer frame. After mounting the flat panel display to a wall, the outer frame is selectively extended over the flat panel display and is supported by the flat panel display. The images projected by the flat panel display upon activation of the display device are easily seen through the one-way mirror. When the display device is deactivated, the reflective surface of the one-way mirror obscures the flat panel display, and the combined frame assembly and flat panel display appear to be a decorative, wall mounted mirror

A security checkpoint for verifying whether a user is an authorized user includes: (a) a one-way mirror for concealingly permitting the automated recordation of data concerning a person at the security checkpoint; and (b) recording equipment for recording the data, the recording equipment being concealed by the one-way mirror; wherein the recorded data is sent to an analysis device for analysis and depending on the result of the analysis of the recorded data, an exit gate moves from a closed to an open position; the security checkpoint also comprising a document scanner to scan a document carried by the person and further comprising a printer to print a stamp on an identity document.

A collapsible and portable enclosure, for providing covering concealment to a user, includes one or more flexible plastic window panels which function as one-way mirrors during daylight hours. The enclosure includes a fabric cover having at least one side wall, and a support structure for supporting the fabric cover. The support structure may include a plurality of collapsible hub-and-strut assemblies. The fabric cover has at least one window opening formed through the side wall, and a flexible panel extending across the window opening. The flexible panel has a partially reflective exterior surface which partially reflects light and partially transmits light, allowing the flexible panel to effectively function as a one-way mirror. Optionally, the flexible panel may be removable and replaceable, allowing a hunter to shoot through the panel and to replace it later.

A side rearview mirror with one-way mirror, video display monitor and camera for the driver to easily and safely view the traffic that is going straight from the other direction at an intersection while trying to make a left turn, while at the same time not losing the function of a regular rearview mirror. The camera is facing the front and the video monitor is immediate placed behind the one way mirror to achieve said functions.

An automobile theft deterrent system for providing still video images and continuously recorded video images of activities within the automobile and scenes external to the automobile. The system has a front video camera mounted in the front portion of the automobile, preferably against the rear surface of the rearview mirror, and an overhead video camera mounted on the automobile interior top surface, preferably adjacent to the overhead light. The front video camera points in the forward direction to outside of the automobile. The overhead video camera points downwardly from behind the one way mirror surface of the rear view mirror to view activities within the automobile. The images from both cameras are transmitted to a hand-held receiver device held by the automobile owner. The receiver has a viewing screen which enables the owner to view the images from the camera.

A multi-direction image capture apparatus is useful for capturing images through either a primary aperture (125) or a secondary aperture (300) using only a single image sensor (205). The apparatus includes a housing (105) that includes the primary aperture (125) and the secondary aperture (300). An image sensor (205) is positioned in the housing (105) and has a light sensitive data capture surface (315) facing the primary aperture (125). A one-way mirror (130) faces the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205). Thus light passing through the primary aperture (125) passes through the one-way mirror (130) and impacts the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205), and light passing through the secondary aperture (300) is reflected off the one-way mirror (130) and impacts the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205).

An on-vehicle multiple-beam optical phased array laser three-dimensional imaging radar system relates to the technical field of radar engineering and settles problems of short-distance object detection and low imaging frame frequency in an existing laser three-dimensional imaging system. The on-vehicle multiple-beam optical phased array laser three-dimensional imaging radar system comprises a multi-beam laser module, a transmitting module, a receiving module, a central processor and a distance measuring unit. The multi-beam laser module comprises a beam splitter, a phase modulator array, a fiber amplifier array and a collimating beam spreading array. The transmitting module comprises a unidirectional glass array and an optical phased array. The receiving module comprises an optical filterarray, a double-bonding-lens array, a surface array APD array, a quenching circuit and a distance measuring unit. A ground objective area is scanned through multiple laser beams, thereby obtaining corresponding point cloud data. The obtained data are processed, thereby realizing objective three-dimensional image reconstruction with advantages of high frame frequency, high resolution and large visual field. A detecting task to a ground object is finished in real time in high speed. The on-vehicle multiple-beam optical phased array laser three-dimensional imaging radar system has advantages of high measurement speed and high measurement precision.

A reflective decoy device for hunting wild turkey employs a glass mirror and strutted gobbler feathers. The turkey decoy device is attached to a hunting weapon, such as a shotgun or compound bow, with its mirror element substantially vertical to the line of fire. A partially transparent, partially reflective one-way mirror, half-silvered sight is incorporated in the mirror decoy for aiming the mirror perpendicular to the line of sight. This device create an illusion of a 3D decoy which may be used as a big game decoy for various animals such as antelope, mule deer, white tail, and elk.

A sports helmet optimizes the full peripheral field of vision of its wearer. The optical properties of the entire protective shell will allow the transmission of light, while reflecting a colored appearance externally, and remaining antireflective from the eye of the wearer. Internal padding and face guard also enhance the transmission of light compared to existing designs. Helmets constructed in accordance with the invention are made with a transparent shell material, with one or more optical layers to achieve an anti-reflective view from the eye side of the helmet and an acceptable appearance on the external surface of the shell. Single or multiple metalized thin films may be used to create a one-way mirror effect. In other embodiments see-through graphics may be used with microdot patterns. In certain embodiments, multiple optical coatings may be used to achieve a desired combination of transparency and light-absorbing properties.

A display screen of a display apparatus in an image display system includes a one-way mirror on a front side of the display screen. Moreover, an image obtaining part of a display control apparatus obtains a captured image captured by a camera that captures an image of surroundings of a vehicle. The image display system includes, as operation modes, an image display mode that displays the captured image on the display apparatus and a mirror mode that causes the display apparatus to be in a non-display state to cause the display screen of the display apparatus to function as a mirror. A determination part determines a state of the vehicle based on a signal relating to the vehicle and a mode setter sets the operation mode based on the state of the vehicle.

An audiovisual-capturing system for a lighted mirror is used to illuminate a user's face and aid in capturing images or video of the user through a one-way mirror. The system includes a support structure, a one-way mirror, and a plurality of lights. The support structure includes a bordering frame which attached around the one-way mirror. The plurality of lights is connected to the bordering frame and is distributed about the bordering frame. The plurality of lights is used to illuminate the user's face. The support structure also includes a device stand which is used to support an audiovisual-capturing device. The one-way mirror is positioned in between the device stand and the plurality of lights. This allows the audiovisual-capturing device to capture images or record video through the one-way mirror, while the user is able to see their reflection through the one-way mirror.

A display screen of a display apparatus of an image display system includes a one-way mirror on a front side of the display screen. In an image processing apparatus, an image signal input obtains a captured image signal representing a captured image captured by a camera that captures an image of surroundings of the vehicle; an image generator that generates the display image from the captured image signal; an image output that outputs the display image to the display apparatus to cause the display image to be displayed on the display screen of the display apparatus; and a processor that controls the image generator to cause a partial region of the display image to be a black image so that a portion of the display screen at which the black image is displayed functions as a mirror.

The invention belongs to the field of computer communication, relating to an eye-to-eye communication system for a video conference. The system comprises a display screen, a camera and a software / hardware system; a polaroid (1) and a semi-transparent one-way mirror are covered in the front of the display screen; a Polaroid (2) capable of being adjusted rotatably is covered in the front of the camera; and the software / hardware system is used for controlling and adjusting the eye-to-eye communication. After the screen is lighted, audiences can see the screen picture through the semi-transparent one-way mirror; the light rays emitted from the screen cannot enter the camera through the function of the polaroids; and the camera can film the audiences through the mirror plane of the one-way mirror. The eye-to-eye communication can be realized through artificial control adjustment or automatic control adjustment.

The invention discloses a high-brightness LED linear light source, which comprises an LED linear light source body. The outer side of the LED linear light source body comprises an outer shell. A lightsource equipment room is arranged in the outer shell. A light source circuit board is arranged in the light source equipment room. An LED light source assembly is fixedly arranged at the top of the light source circuit board. According to the invention, the refractive index of the light source is improved by matching a light-reflecting and refraction layer on the inner side of the light source with a reflector arranged inside the light source, so that the refraction frequency of the light is increased. Therefore, the light source inside a high-illumination chamber is brighter. The light of the light source is reflected through a reflective film, so that the light source is refracted out of a light-transmitting plate. The illumination intensity is improved. The light-transmitting plate iscomposed of the one-way reflecting glass and a reflecting and connecting inner layer. The one-way reflecting glass is extremely strong in light reflection effect, so that the brightness of the light source is improved. The advantage of high brightness is achieved. The problems that the illumination brightness of an existing LED linear lamp is low and cannot be increased so as to influence the usage of the existing LED linear lamp can be effectively solved.

A multi-direction image capture apparatus is useful for capturing images through either a primary aperture (125) or a secondary aperture (300) using only a single image sensor (205). The apparatus includes a housing (105) that includes the primary aperture (125) and the secondary aperture (300). An image sensor (205) is positioned in the housing (105) and has a light sensitive data capture surface (315) facing the primary aperture (125). A one-way mirror (130) faces the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205). Thus light passing through the primary aperture (125) passes through the one-way mirror (130) and impacts the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205), and light passing through the secondary aperture (300) is reflected off the one-way mirror (130) and impacts the light sensitive data capture surface (315) of the image sensor (205).

The invention discloses a table lamp with a photo frame. The table lamp comprises a base. The photo frame is arranged on the base. A cavity containing a picture is formed in the photo frame. An LED lamp is arranged on the inner wall of the cavity. One-way glass is arranged on the face, opposite to the cavity containing the picture, of the front face of a photo frame box. A supporting rod is arranged at the upper end of the photo frame. A table lamp body and a lampshade are arranged on the supporting rod. The table lamp body is arranged in the lampshade. A power supply module is arranged in the base. The power supply module is connected with the LED lamp and the table lamp body. A switch is arranged between the power supply module and the LED lamp, and a switch is arranged between the power supply module and the table lamp body. By means of the above manner, the table lamp with the photo frame is simple in structure, fashionable and attractive, the table lamp can be used as a table lamp and can also be used as a mirror or used as a photo frame, multiple purposes are achieved in the table lamp, and the table lamp is convenient to use and practical.

Disclosed are a high-shielding reflection film and manufacturing process thereof. The high-shielding reflection film comprises an optical reflection film, a polaroid and a combining layer, the optical reflection film consists of multiple layers of stacked dielectric optical films made of different materials, the polaroid can absorb parts of light emitted to the polaroid and can generate a polarization state, and the optical reflection film and the polaroid are fixedly combined in a specific mode by the combining layer. The optical reflection film consists of the multiple layers of stacked dielectric optical films made of the different materials, by the aid of an optical interference principle, most of light emitted into the optical reflecting film can be reflected, and parts of the light penetrates through the optical reflecting film. About a half of the incident light can be absorbed by the polaroid while the other half of the incident light penetrates through the polaroid. By the aid of different reflection characteristics of the materials of the optical reflection film and the polaroid, difference of reflectivity is increased. Accordingly, by the aid of the high-shielding reflection film, difference of reflectivity of incident light in different directions can be greatly increased, and the high-shielding reflection film achieves a privacy effect of a one-way mirror.

The invention relates to a treatment method for performing metal electroplating on oxidation film to form a similar glaze light surface as well as a structure thereof. An anodic oxidation film is generated on the surface of a metal base material after a mirror surface is formed through waxing and polishing; a plurality of closed holes are formed in the anodic oxidation film; bottom color dye is formed in the holes; the deeper, the color of the bottom color dye is closer to the bottom color of the holes of the anodic oxidation film; a mirror plane of a one-way mirror is formed; dye ink is subjected to cross dyeing with the bottom color dye close to the top end; the glossy effect similar with ceramic glazing is formed; the dye ink is dropped in the holes of the anodic oxidation film and alsois permeated into the top surface of the anodic oxidation film; and one dye color is formed on the top surface, so that the aim of multi-color configuration can be fulfilled.

An improvement to an otherwise conventional cellular telephone is provided in which a one-way mirror, sometimes referred to as a ‘half-silvered’ mirror, is place directly over the outer LCD screen surface. This one-way mirror reflects only some of the incident light back as reflected, and when the LCD is powered the light transmitted overtakes the intensity of the reflected image, and the screen appears as a conventional LCD screen. However, with the screen off and no light transmitted, the reflected light prevails and the incident image can be clearly seen with enough utility for purposes of checking or maintaining one's appearance while on the run.

A security checkpoint for verifying whether a user is an authorized user includes: (a) a one-way mirror for concealingly permitting the automated recordation of data concerning a person at the security checkpoint; and (b) recording equipment for recording the data, the recording equipment being concealed by the one-way mirror; wherein the recorded data is sent to an analysis device for analysis and depending on the result of the analysis of the recorded data, an exit gate moves from a closed to an open position; the security checkpoint also comprising a document scanner to scan a document carried by the person and further comprising a printer to print a stamp on an identity document.

An electronic device includes a housing including a recess portion and an ornamental lamp unit fit into the recess portion, wherein the ornamental lamp unit further includes a printed wiring board provided at a bottom of the recess portion, a light source mounted on the printed wiring board, and a first panel fixed to the housing such as to partition an outer environment and an inner side of the recess portion from each other and having translucency, and the first panel further includes a first surface set to face the light source and including a plurality of projection portions which diffuse light from the light source, and a second surface provided on an opposite side to the first surface, the second surface provided with a one-way mirror which transmits light from the light source and reflects light from the external environment.

The invention provides an advertising board with a hidden type velocity measurement capturing function for two sides of an urban road. The advertising board comprises a manual adjusting rotating plateand capturing cameras. A bottom supporting column is welded and fixed to the middle of the upper side of a fixed base. An adjusting supporting column is embedded in the inner side of the bottom supporting column. A display board is welded and fixed to the top side of the adjusting supporting column. A warning lamp is fixedly installed on the upper side of the display board. A solar cell panel isfixedly installed on the upper side of the warning lamp. The capturing cameras of the advertising board are arranged in four places and all hidden in grooves of the bottom of the display board, and unidirectional glass is embedded in the outer side of the advertising board; due to the design of the capturing cameras in four places, velocity measurement capturing is better facilitated; moreover, the capturing cameras are hidden on the rear side of the unidirectional glass, the hiding performance is effectively improved, the capturing cameras can be effectively protected, and the service life ofthe capturing cameras is prolonged.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing including a recess portion and an ornamental lamp unit fit into the recess portion, wherein the ornamental lamp unit further includes a printed wiring board provided at a bottom of the recess portion, a light source mounted on the printed wiring board, and a first panel fixed to the housing such as to partition an outer environment and an inner side of the recess portion from each other and having translucency, and the first panel further includes a first surface set to face the light source and including a plurality of projection portions which diffuse light from the light source, and a second surface provided on an opposite side to the first surface, the second surface provided with a one-way mirror which transmits light from the light source and reflects light from the external environment.