BACKGROUND

[0001] Electronic devices are often utilized to run various applications. In some cases, an application can call for display of multiple images at once.

Unfortunately, the electronic device may be limited by type and/or size of display, therefore limiting usefulness of the application to a user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0002] FIG. 1 illustrates a system comprising an electronic device comprising a display and a projector comprising a first side for operatively coupling to the electronic device, according to an example.

[0003] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the projector, according to an example.

[0004] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the system comprising an electronic device and a projector, according to an example.

[0005] FIG. 4. illustrates an alternate view of the system, wherein the electronic device is docked on the projector, according to an example.

[0006] FIG. 5-6 illustrates alternate views of the projector, according to an example.

[0007] FIG. 7-8 illustrate the system in operation, according to an example.

[0008] FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of the projector mounted to a horizontal surface, according to an example.

[0009] FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of the system, wherein the electronic device is docked to the projector.

[0010] FIG. 11 illustrates an alternative side view of the projector, according to an example.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The following detailed description is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit examples or applications/uses of examples. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied information presented in the preceding Background section or in the Detailed Description section.

[0012] Examples disclosed herein provide a system enabling use of a display screen (e.g., an electronic device and/or tablet computer) and a projector. As an example, the system can comprise an electronic device comprising a display, and a projector comprising a dock comprising a first side for operatively coupling to the electronic device, and a second side comprising one or more projector lenses that project content.

[0013] In various embodiments, a backside of the projector can comprise a mount configured to secure the projector to a wall and the one or more projector lenses can project content to a surface perpendicular to the wall. For example, the electronic device can be docked onto the projector and can display a first image on the display screen, and the one or more projector lenses can display a second image onto a surface, such as a floor.

[0014] In various embodiments, an angle of the electronic device in the dock is adjustable. For example, adjusting the angle of the electronic device in the dock can improve a viewing angle of the display screen.

[0015] In various embodiments, an angle of the one or more projector lenses is adjustable. For example, adjusting the angle of on the one or more projector lenses can improve a view angle of the projected content.

[0016] In various embodiments, the first side of the dock can comprise a cavity between a first raised edge and a second raised edge. For example, the cavity can accommodate the electronic device, helping to secure the electronic device in the dock.

[0017] In various embodiments, the electronic device can comprise a first edge comprising a first connector port that operatively couples to the electrical connector and a second edge comprising a second connector port that operatively couples to the electrical connector, wherein the first edge is perpendicular to the second edge. For example, by having two electrical connectors on perpendicular edges, the electronic device can be docked in a vertical mode or a horizontal mode. [0018] In various embodiments, the system can further comprise a wall mounting comprising a mounting point receiver, wherein the mounting point receiver is configured to removably attach to the back side of the projector. For example, by removably attaching the projector to the wall mount, the projector can be easily moved to different mounts, locations and/or orientations.

[0019] With reference to the figures, FIG. 1 illustrates a system comprising an electronic device 120 and a projector 110, according to an example. Projector 110 can comprise a first side 112 for operatively coupling to electronic device 120. Electronic device 120 comprises a display screen 122, a first connector port 126 and a second connector port 124. Electronic device 120 can dock onto projector 110 in a vertical display mode (e.g., using first connector port 126) or in a horizontal display mode (e.g., using second connector port 124) according to user preference and/or a type on content displayed on display screen 122

[0020] In various embodiments, electronic device 120 can be a tablet computing device, a tablet phone, a smart phone device, a personal digital assistant, a laptop computing device, or any other suitable portable computing device.

[0021 ] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of projector 110, according to an example. As illustrated, projector 110 can comprise a first raised edge 224, a second raised edge 222 and a cavity 220. Electrical connector port 212 can be located within cavity 220. In an embodiment, electrical connector 212 can operatively couple projector 110 to electronic device 120. For example, first connector port 126 or second connector port 124 can dock onto electrical connector 212 to enable docking of electronic device 120 onto projector 110. In an example, an angle of electrical connector 212 can be adjustable, enabling the angle of electronic device 120 to be adjusted when docked. For example, electrical connector 212 can be mounted to a joint 250 that enables adjustment of the angle of electrical connector 212. In some examples, joint 250 can comprise a pivot joint that allows for adjustment of the angle of electrical connector 212 towards first raised edge 224 or second raised edge 222. In other examples, joint 250 can comprise a ball joint that enables planar rotation of electrical connector 212. In further examples, pivot joint 250 can comprise one or more servo motors to control the angle or electrical connector.

[0022] In an example, electrical connector 212 can comprise a universal serial bus (USB) Type-C connection, and/or another form of connector. A USC- C connection includes power pins and data pins configured to provide electrical power and data communications between projector 110 and electronic device 120. Accordingly, projector 110 can provide power to or receive power from electronic device 120, as well as transmit data to and receive data from electronic device 120.

[0023] In further examples, the electrical connector 212 can be any type of suitable connector that enables the transmission of data and/or provides I/O (input/output) capabilities between projector 110 and electronic device 120. For example, the electrical connector 212 can comprise USB connectors, serial port connectors, parallel port connectors, IEEE 1394 (i.e., FireWire) connectors, IEEE 802.3 (i.e., Ethernet), musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) connectors, PCI Express connectors, DisplayPort connectors, Thunderbolt connectors, optical fiber connectors, high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connectors, RJ45 connectors and/or other forms of communication connectors. [0024] In some examples, projector 1 10 and electronic device 120 can further comprise wireless connectors. For example, projector 110 and electronic device 120 can comprise wireless transceivers and receivers to enable wireless operative coupling and data transfer between projector 1 10 and electronic device 120. For example, wireless technologies such as WI-FI, BLUETOOTH®, and/or another suitable wireless technology/protocol can be utilized.

[0025] As illustrated, projector 1 10 can comprise a mount 226 configured to secure a backside 218 of projector 110 to wall 230. Furthermore, as shown, mount 226 can comprise one or more holes to accommodate physical connectors (e.g., screw 228) that secure mount 226 to wall 230. Additionally, projector 1 10 can comprise second side 214, wherein second side 214 comprises one or more projector lenses 216. For example, projector lenses 216 can project content onto a surface perpendicular to wall 230 (e.g., a floor or ceiling depending on vertical orientation of projector 110). In a further example, an angle of projector lenses 216 can be adjustable to change the display angle and/or location of the displayed content.

[0026] In an example, projector lenses 216 can comprise digital light processing (DLP) projector lenses, liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) projector lenses, liquid crystal display (LCD) projector lenses, light emitting diode (LED) projector lenses, laser projectors and/or any other suitable projection technology. Furthermore, in some examples, projector lenses 216 can comprise multiple types of projection lenses. For example, a first projector lens of projector lenses 216 can comprise a DLP lens and a second projector lens of projector lenses 216 can comprise a LCOS lens. In further examples, projector lenses 216 can comprise lenses of different sizes or diameters. For example, projector lenses 216 can comprise a first lens of a first size and a second lens of a second size, wherein the first size is distinct from the second size. In additional examples, projector lenses 216 can comprise lenses that produce images of different resolutions. For example, a first lens of projector lenses 216 can project images of a first resolution and a second lens of projector lenses 216 can project images of a second resolution, wherein the first resolution and the second resolution are distinct. In a further embodiment, a resolution, intensity and/or size of the projected images can be adjusted. For example, projector 1 10 can comprise one or more magnifiers, servo motors or the like that can adjust the sized, resolution and/or intensity of the projected images. [0027] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the system comprising a partial bottom view of electronic device 120 and projector 110, according to an example.

[0028] As illustrated, cavity 220 can accommodate electronic device 120, to allow electronic device 120 to dock onto projector 110. For example, electronic device 120 can dock onto projector 1 10 by attaching first connector port 126 to electrical connector 212, thereby securing electronic device 120 onto projector 1 10 and operatively coupling electronic device 120 to projector 110. [0029] FIG. 4. illustrates an alternate view of the system, wherein the electronic device 120 is docked on the projector 110, according to an example. [0030] As illustrated, electronic device 120 is docked in vertical orientation (e.g., via first connector 126). As a result, content can still be displayed on display screen 122 when docked, enabling a user to view both display screen 122 and content displayed by projector 1 10, as more fully shown in FIGS. 7-8.

[0031 ] FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative view of the first side 112 and the backside 218 of projector 110, according to an example.

[0032] As illustrated, first edge 224 and second edge 222 form cavity 220, which comprises electrical connector 212 for operatively coupling projector 110 to electronic device 120. Furthermore, as shown mount 226 can comprise one or more holes 502 that accommodate screw 228 to secure projector 110 to a surface, such as a wall. Furthermore, backside 218 and or second edge 222 can removably disconnect from mount 226 to enable removal of projector 110 from mount 226. For example, backside 218 can comprise a mounting point that removably attaches to a mounting point receiver located on wall mount 226. As a result, projector 110 can be removed from wall 230 without removing mount 226 from wall 230.

[0033] FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative view of the second side 214 of projector 1 10, according to an example.

[0034] As illustrated, second side 214 can comprise one or more projector lenses 216. It should be appreciated that one or more projector lenses 216 can comprise projector lenses of different types and/or sizes to facilitate projecting different image types and/or onto different surface types. In an example, one or more projector lenses 216 can be mounted in housing 602. In a further example, an angle of housing 602 can be adjusted (e.g., rotated forward or backwards) to enable adjustment of an angle of one or more projector lenses 216. For example, housing 602 can comprise one or more servo motors to rotate housing 602 towards first raised edge 224 or towards second raised edge 222. In another example, one or more projector lenses 216 can be mounted on one or more ball joints to enable adjustment of the angle of one or more projector lenses 216. The adjustment of the angle of one or more projector lenses 216 can enable an adjustment of the location of content projected by the projector according to user preference.

[0035] FIG. 7 illustrates the system in operation, according to an example.

[0036] As illustrated, projector 1 10 is mounted to wall 230, and electronic device 120 is docked onto projector 110 in vertical display mode. As illustrated, display 122 can display a first image 702. Further, projector 110 can project a second image 704 on to a surface perpendicular to wall 230 (e.g., floor 730). In an example, second image 704 can comprise one or more types of content. For example, as shown first image 702 can show an example exercise for a user to perform and second image 704 can comprise a textual instruction 714, and a visual instruction 724 to assist the user in performing the example exercise. It should be appreciated that while the first image 702 and the second image 704 as shown illustrate content related to a user performing physical exercises, display and projection of any type or format of content is envisioned.

[0037] FIG. 8 illustrates the system in operation, according to an example.

[0038] As illustrated, projector 1 10 is mounted to wall 230 and electronic device is not docked onto projector 110. Accordingly, electronic device 120 and projector 1 10 can be wirelessly operatively coupled, as described above. As illustrated, display 122 can display a first image 802. Further, projector 110 can project a second image 804 on to a surface perpendicular to wall 230 (e.g., floor 730). In an example, second image 804 can comprise one or more types of content. For example, as shown first image 802 can show an example exercise for a user to perform and second image 804 can comprise a visual instruction 824 to assist the user in performing the example exercise. It should be appreciated that while the first image 802 and the second image 804 as shown illustrate content related to a user performing physical exercises, display and projection of any type or format of content is envisioned.

[0039] FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of the projector mounted to a horizontal surface, according to an example. [0040] As illustrated, backside 218 of projector 110 can be placed onto and/or mounted on a horizontal surface (e.g., table 910) based on a user preference. Accordingly, projector lenses 216 can project content onto a surface perpendicular to table 910. As illustrated, electronic device 120 is not docked into projector 110. Accordingly, electronic device 120 and projector 110 can be wirelessly operatively coupled, as described above.

[0041 ] FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of the projector mounted to a horizontal surface, according to an example.

[0042] As illustrated, backside 218 of projector 110 can be placed onto and/or mounted on a horizontal surface (e.g., table 910) based on a user preference. Accordingly, projector lenses 216 can project content onto a surface perpendicular to table 910. As illustrated, electronic device 120 is docked into projector 110. Accordingly, it should be appreciated that electronic device 120 and projector 110 can operate in docked or undocked mode accordingly to user preference.

[0043] FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of the electronic device, according to an example.

[0044] As illustrated, first raised edge 224 and second raised edge 222 can be placed onto a horizontal surface (e.g., table 910) according to user preference. For example, by place first raised edge 224 and second raised edge 222 onto a horizontal surface, projector 110 can project content onto a ceiling, enabling greater flexibility in where projector 110 projects content.

[0045] To the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “possesses,” and the like are used in the detailed description, claims, appendices, or drawings, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. The descriptions of the various examples have been presented for purposes of illustration, and such descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the examples disclosed. Many modifications or variations can be implemented without departing from the scope and spirit of the described examples. [0046] As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, “X employs A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then “X employs A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. As used herein, the term “and/or” is intended to have the same meaning as “or.” Moreover, articles “a” and “an” as used herein and annexed drawings should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. As used herein, the term “example” is utilized to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples.