COLOR’s laser video projection systems utilize proprietary diode pumped solid state (DPSS) red, green and blue lasers (RGB) developed and manufactured at COLOR. Lasers are coupled to liquid crystal on silicon microdisplay (LCoS) type projection systems to produce video images with high resolution, contrast ratio, uniformity, color saturation and virtually no speckle. The result is a remarkable presentation that truly needs to be seen to appreciate.

COLOR has implemented a unique design approach to laser video projection that makes our laser systems compatible with virtually any two-dimensional microdisplay imaging system. Only minor modifications to the projector are typically required to efficiently couple our lasers. The result is a flexible system that can readily take advantage of improvements to microdisplay
	Latest RGB development
technology including; increased resolution, pixel fill factor, device contrast ratio, device efficiency, video processing electronics and so on. Strong working relationships with professional and consumer grade electronics manufacturers ensure support for the hardware as well as R&D efforts to advance the state of laser video projection technology.

Digital Cinema
Click to enlarge	One of the most demanding video projection applications is digital cinema. Debate over a uniform specification for digital cinema has continued for years and is still not resolved. In March 2002, Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) was created as a joint venture of Disney, Fox, MGM, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal and Warner Bros. Studios. DCI's primary purpose is to establish and document voluntary specifications for an open architecture for digital cinema that ensures a uniform and high level of technical performance, reliability and quality control. DCI will also facilitate the development of business plans
and strategies to help spur deployment of digital cinema systems in movie theaters. COLOR is uniquely positioned to adopt the established specifications and produce systems that meet or exceed these standards. Industry leaders are taking strong positions that 4x2k projection systems will prevail in the digital cinema marketplace. Whether it’s 2x1k or 4x2k, COLOR is prepared to build the lasers for such a system.

Installations
COLOR has designed, built and installed some of the most unique laser video projection systems in the world. Distinguished customers include:
The United States Army The Manchester, NH Airport The Providence, RI Civic Center The Crown Arena, Cincinnati, OH The Boston Museum of Science Sony Corporation

Applications

Digital cinema projection systems, including DCDM. Control and simulation display systems. Planetarium projection systems. Multiple projection head configurations distributed from one or multiple light sources. Large venue projection systems for the entertainment industry.

Patents
Please visit www.uspto.gov for detailed patent disclosures
6,774,881	Monochromatic R,G,B laser display system and method
6,671,305	Solid state laser
6,483,556	Laser video display system and method
6,414,727	Video projection holographic screen, system and method
6,304,237	Monochromatic R,G,B laser light source display system and method

Specifications
Typical laser projector specifications:
Brightness:  500 lumens and greater.1 Resolution:  1920 x 10802 Contrast ratio:  >3500:1 sequential Color coordinates:  Primary colors (see chromaticity diagram below): Red laser – 628nm Green laser – 532nm Blue laser – 447nm Uniformity:  >90% edge to edge
1 Light output is determined only by the number of RGB lasers employed in the system. COLOR has built and delivered systems capable of greater than 4000 lumens output.
2 4x2k resolution has recently been demonstrated by JVC and Sony and will be commercially available this year. These systems are fully compatible with COLOR’s lasers.

Color Gamut

The dashed line in the following chart represents the color reproduction capabilities of COLOR’s RGB laser video projection systems. The monochromatic wavelengths of the red, green and blue lasers define a boundary on the CIE chart vastly larger than the capability of any other display system.