Laser projection system suitable for commercial motion picture theaters
and other large screen venues, including home theater, uses optical
fibers to project modulated laser beams for simultaneously raster
scanning multiple lines on screen. Emitting ends of optical fibers are
arranged in an array such that red, green and blue spots are
simultaneously scanned onto the screen in multiple lines spaced one or
more scan lines apart. Use of optical fibers enables scanning of small,
high resolution spots on screen, and permits convenient packaging and
replacement, upgrading or modification of system components. Simultaneous
raster scanning of multiple lines enables higher resolution, brightness,
and frame rates with available economical components. Fiber-based beam
coupling may be used to greatly enhance the flexibility of the system.
Alternate embodiments illustrate the flexibility of the system for
different optical fiber output head configurations and for different
types, sizes, and arrangements of laser, modulation, and scanning
components.