Class 352/70 - Mosaic picture

Subclass of Class 352 - Optics: motion pictures
Definition: Subject matter including means to record or reproduce the
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 01/30/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7171088	Image input device A number of optical fiber cords 11 are bundled together to constitute an image fiber. A first end of the image fiber 12a is incorporated within and covered by a cylindrical member to constitute an imaging section, which in turn forms one of a pl...	01/30/2007
7077529	Masked image projection system and method A display apparatus for displaying projected images to a user comprises an enclosure with an aperture between the interior and exterior of the enclosure. A projector adjacent the aperture projects light through the aperture and against a screen surface to form an im...	07/18/2006
6909543	Foveated display system An improved theater geometry which is capable of providing improved image resolution and improved image contrast over prior systems is achieved with a unique projection geometry and image re-mapping technique. The projected image is provided with a continuously vari...	06/21/2005
6871961	Systems and methods for tiling multiple projectors to form an image An optical projection system includes a first optical image projector that is configured to generate a first array of image pixels having a first pupil associated therewith. A second optical image projector is configured to generate a second array of image pixels ha...	03/29/2005
6814448	Image projection and display device Image projection and display devices include a plurality of projectors, a projection screen forming a focusing plane for the projected images from the plurality of projectors, mutually overlapping regions existing between the images, a test image storing section for...	11/09/2004
6782139	Correcting correlation errors in a compound image A method, apparatus, and system are provided for creating a new compound image by correcting a correlation error in a compound image. According to one embodiment, information identifying a correlation error in a compound image is received, a first constituent image ...	08/24/2004
6712477	Optical projection system including projection dome A visual workstation for use by a viewer includes a dome having an open front end and a truncated spherical inner dome surface. A work surface is disposed in front of and adjacent the dome front end. The work surface defines a viewer area on a side of the work surfa...	03/30/2004
6704460	Remote mosaic imaging system having high-resolution, wide field-of-view and low bandwidth The Remote Mosaic Imaging System having High-Resolution, Wide Field-of-View and Low Bandwidth ("Remote Mosaic System") uses image frame synchronization and multiplexing to reduce the bandwidth needed to transmit the plurality of images to a remote locatio...	03/09/2004
6701030	Deghosting panoramic video A system and process for deghosting mosaiced images created by stitching together images of a scene captured from different viewpoints is presented. When images are mosaiced, which were captured by different cameras at different viewpoints, the possibilit...	03/02/2004
6669346	Large-audience, positionable imaging and display system for exhibiting panoramic imagery, and multimedia content featuring a circularity of action A panoramic imaging and display system for the imaging and displaying of visual-media content, comprising a screen configured for the display of panoramic imagery, having an interior surface-perimeter and an exterior surface-perimeter, wherein each of sai...	12/30/2003
6550921	Three hundred sixty degree viewable tactical display A tactical display unit having a set of abutting viewing screens with each of the viewing screens located at an angle of at least 60 degrees to each other and each having an identical image thereon with the screens positioned either above or below a later...	04/22/2003
6530667	Optical projection system including projection dome A visual workstation for use by a viewer includes a dome having an open front end and a truncated spherical inner dome surface. A work surface is disposed in front of and adjacent the dome front end. The work surface defines a viewer area on a side of the...	03/11/2003
6471355	Image control system An image alignment system for rear projection in which a portion of the normally changing pixel pattern contains a pixel reference mark, which appears in each of the side-by-side pixel images projected onto a screen. A camera having a field of view large ...	10/29/2002
6356296	Method and apparatus for implementing a panoptic camera system A panoptic camera system that can be used to capture all the light from a hemisphere viewing angle is disclosed. The panoptic camera comprises a main reflecting mirror that reflects light from an entire hemisphere onto an image capture mechanism. The main...	03/12/2002
5920376	Method and system for panoramic viewing with curved surface mirrors An omnidirectional or panoramic viewer/projector uses a single camera and a mirror with a curved surface. The curved mirror provides a single virtual optical center or viewpoint....	07/06/1999
5880815	Image pickup apparatus capable of preventing overlap or lack of image In a image pickup apparatus having three cameras for use in picking up a seamless panoramic image for a multi-screen, angles of view of the three cameras are jointed with each other without any overlapping or dead areas by making a side boundary line of o...	03/09/1999
5023725	Method and apparatus for dodecahedral imaging system A dodecahedral environmental photography and projection system based on a pentagonal format is disclosed, designed for a modular compound camera and projector system aligned according to the dodecahedron, for the photography and projection of apparently c...	06/11/1991
4991955	Circular projection and display system using segmented trapezoidal screens A circular projection system using segmented trapezoidal screens arranged in a continuous arcuate array about a central vertical axis. The top of each screen is tilted downward. Each screen is illuminated by a projector which is mounted above and behind t...	02/12/1991
4949108	Image shooting method for recording visual spheres and device for implementing such method The device includes a U-shaped fixing support on which is secured an optical recording device. The support is also fixed by means of two axes aligned with each other and at right angles with the legs of the U-shaped fixing support. The support is pivotall...	08/14/1990
4656506	Spherical projection system A spherical projection system includes a spherical rear projection screen assembly of an extent such that a viewer sees projected images in any viewable direction, a plurality of image projectors which cooperate to project portions of a continuous panoram...	04/07/1987
4214821	Total environment photographic mount and photograph A device for taking a series of photographs, each in reference to one of the faces of a regular polyhedron. The photographs are then printed and the prints are trimmed to the appropriate configuration in relation to the geometry of the faces of the polyhe...	07/29/1980
4131345	Visible light projection device A visible light projection device for producing an image on a screen in a variety of angular orientations and sizes. The device includes two servo controlled prisms rotatable about two transverse axes. The prisms serve to direct an input image to a zoom l...	12/26/1978
4123152	Circumferential stereo spectacular with a mosaic in a scene This invention is an improved apparatus for recording and displaying a scene. A camera comprising a recording means is positioned at a location in a mosaic comprising a stage, to record said scene to be photographed which selectively extends beyond said m...	10/31/1978
4111536	Automatic registration of projector images A system for registering images produced by projectors on a screen or other viewing surface is described herein. Two or more projectors are used with a laser attached to one of the projectors. The laser emits a reference point on the screen and a light-se...	09/05/1978

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Class 352/70 - Mosaic picture