Slim depth projection television console
A front projection television system includes a screen and a console arranged in front of and below the screen. The console includes an optical projector for projecting light onto the screen.
1 . A front projection television system comprising:
a screen; and
a console arranged in front of and below the screen, the console including an optical projector arranged to project light onto a front side of the screen.
2 . The front projection television system according to claim 1 , wherein the screen is fixedly attached to the console.
3 . The front projection television system according to claim 1 , wherein the console comprises an upper surface having a window therein through which the light from the optical projector is projected onto the screen.
4 . The front projection television system according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of the console is 16 inches or less.
5 . The front projection television system according to claim 1 , wherein the console comprises one or more compartments configured to hold television components.
6 . A front projection television system comprising:
a light engine for outputting light; and
a mirror for reflecting at least a portion of the light output from the light engine onto a front side of a display area positioned above and behind the light engine.
7 . The front projection television system according to claim 6 , further comprising:
a lens system arranged in the light path between the light engine and the mirror.
8 . The front projection television system according to claim 7 , wherein the lens system focuses only a portion of the light output from the light engine onto the mirror.
9 . The front projection television system according to claim 6 , wherein the display area comprises a screen.
10 . The front projection television system according to claim 6 , wherein the display area is a wall.