Granted Patent B2

US 7,670,074 · App. 11/267,562 · Granted Mar 2, 2010

Abstract

Claims (69)

1. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book until operating instructions require advancing the slide source; and

advancing the slide source.

2. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector:

projecting an image from the projector; and

reading the book pursuant to operating instructions from the slide source.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of focusing the projector so as to change a focal point of light emerging from the projector.

4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of focusing the projector so as to change a focal point of light emerging from the projector.

5. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book until operating instructions require advancing the slide source;

advancing the slide source; and

adjusting the size of the image.

6. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book pursuant to operating instructions from the slide source; and

adjusting the size of the image.

7. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book until operating instructions require advancing the slide source; and

advancing the slide source;

wherein the slide source is inserted into the projector between a slide light source and a lens of the projector.

8. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector; and

reading the book pursuant to operating instructions from the slide source;

wherein the slide source is inserted into the projector between a slide light source and a lens of the projector.

9. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book until operating instructions require advancing the slide source; and

advancing the slide source;

wherein the slide source is advanced by rotating the slide source in the projector.

10. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

illuminating the book using a book light source in the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book pursuant to operating instructions from the slide source; and

projecting another image by rotating the slide source in the projector.

11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the projector includes a transparent portion separate from the lens, the light source configured to illuminate the book through the transparent portion.

12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the projector includes a transparent portion separate from the lens, the light source configured to illuminate the book through the transparent portion.

13. A method to convey information to a reader comprising:

inserting a slide source into a projector positioned on a book;

actuating the projector;

projecting an image from the projector;

reading the book until operating instructions require advancing the slide source; and

advancing the slide source,

wherein the slide source is circular and is inserted into a slot in the projector, a portion of the slide source remaining outside the projector, and wherein the slide source is advanced by manually engaging the portion so as to rotate the slide source about a central axis if the slide source.

Assignments (9)