DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A PROTOTYPE PROJECTION DATA MONITOR WITH HIGH INFORMATION-CONTENT

A prototype 28-in.-diagonal desktop data monitor capable of displaying 2048 x 2048-pixel images has been designed, built, and evaluated. The monitor uses optical projection technology, A reflective, crystalline silicon active-matrix light valve using liquid crystal electro-optics and a digital electronic interface architecture is described. This re ar-projection monitor has four million resolvable pixels, uses three l ight valves to achieve color, has a low-gain surface diffuser screen, and functions as a fully interactive, color personal computer monitor with motion video capability. The monitor is 20 in. deep.