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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2011
Filed:
May. 13, 2008
Mitsuhiko Igarashi, Matsumoto, JP;
Mitsuhiko Igarashi, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A projector to form image light by modulating light emitted from a light source according to image information and enlarges and projects the image light includes a projector main body with a light passing opening regulated by a blocking member, a reproduction device, and a control unit to control operation of projector components. The reproduction device reproduces information recorded on inserted recording medium. The control unit includes a startup information receiving section, a closed condition checking section, a medium judging section, and a light source controlling section. The light source controlling section executes immediate light turn-on control when the light passing opening is in the opened condition and image/video media exists.