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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7420649 | Theater identification system utilizing identifiers projected through a screen A method and a system for identifying a copy of an image sequence which is presented on a screen. At least one identifier distinct from the image sequence can be projected through the screen such that the identifier is displayed using visible light along with the im... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7414698 | Captioning system and method A system for providing closed-caption text in a movie theater wherein the caption information is only visible to those patrons wishing to view the text, comprising a projector projecting a plurality of light applications onto a predetermined strip of light in a view... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7370800 | Information processing method Analyzing copyright information written in a predetermined position of an optically read two-dimensional code symbol (step S41). After that, performing analysis in accordance with the data type, e.g., URL non-display data (UND), text data (TXD), binary data (... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347560 | Method and/or apparatus for projecting an image Methods, apparatuses and systems for projecting an image, such as a diffused image, are disclosed herein. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7324196 | Spectral encoder A spectral encoder for producing spectrally selected images of a radiation field containing multiple spectral components. An imaging spectrograph defines a first optical path that produces from the input radiation field a spectrally dispersed image comprising multip... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7304714 | Use of optical sensor in motion picture film projector lamphouse to detect state of projector to prevent interruption of feature film presentation by kodak digital cinema system designed for cinema advertising A system that determines a projector's true state in an automatic projection sequence. The system includes a projector in a primary display system, having a lamp for displaying visual information; and a sensor to determine the state of the lamp in the primary displa... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302162 | Modulation of a video signal with an impairment signal to increase the video signal masked threshold An impairment signal is introduced into an original visual signal, either electronically or optically, that is not noticeable in a display of the original visual signal but is noticeable in a copy made of the display by a camcorder or other camera, thereby discourag... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7272240 | Method and apparatus for generating, sensing, and adjusting watermarks A method and apparatus for generating and adjusting a watermark in a watermarking system comprising a watermark generator and a watermark detector includes the watermark generator emitting the watermark. The watermark detector detects the watermark. The watermark de... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7218754 | Visual copyright protection A visual copyright protection system is disclosed, including input content, a disruption processor, and output content. The disruption processor inserts disruptive content to the input content creating output content that impedes the ability of optical recording dev... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7200320 | Time code slate system and method A system and method for providing generated, synchronized, and displayed video time code for recording on film or videotape during the recording of the film or videotape in production. The system, in an embodiment thereof, comprises a slate wherein the generated, sy... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199857 | Digital control unit for projector automation systems A projector automation system for controlling one or more controlled systems having functionality that is responsive at least in part to automation control signals. The automation system interacts with a digital projector having a control port and a film projector h... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7190808 | Method for watermarking recordings based on atmospheric conditions Signals encoded with watermark information are generated and broadcast into a protected area for capture by illicit recording devices along with their intended targets. An illicit recording in which at least a portion of the broadcast watermark signals are recorded ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7167194 | Printing a code on a product A method for printing is described. The method includes providing a printing system for printing a code on a product moving in a direction. The code is constructed from a plurality of pixels in a first data set indicating the positions of the pixels and generates a ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7121466 | Bar encoding scheme for a scrolling display A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing an encoding scheme for a scrolling display comprising a plurality of sequences of bar codes, each sequence of bar codes identifying a corresponding display on a moving scroll, each sequence of bar codes comprising a ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7050076 | Optical state modulation apparatus, display system and optical state modulation method An optical state modulation unit is provided to apply an optical intensity modulation in temporal domain on a display image generated from an inputted image signal for different gray scale values such that the optical intensity modulation performed at least one of t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6950532 | Visual copyright protection A visual copyright protection system is disclosed, including input content, a disruption processor, and output content. The disruption processor inserts disruptive content to the input content creating output content that impedes the ability of optical recording dev... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6883917 | Illumination field blending for use in subtitle projection systems A projection system that projects a text or subtitle box onto an image minimizes the contrast between the text box and the image. A transition region surrounding the text box minimizes visual disruption to the image onto which the text box is projected. The position... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6831729 | Apparatus and method of using same for synchronizing film with sound The present invention concerns a clapper device and method for synchronizing the auditory and visual elements in motion picture film production. The device has a standard clapper, a means of receiving timecode from an audio recorder (by wireless transmission or by c... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6809792 | Spectral watermarking for motion picture image data An apparatus and method for forming a substantially invisible watermark or copy-deterrent pattern within a motion picture frame that utilizes spectral image data in order to apply a pattern that is not objectionable to a viewer, but that can be sensed and recorded b... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6741323 | Motion picture subtitle system and method In a motion picture subtitle system a shutter such as a mechanical dowser, LCLV, or E/O diffuser is inserted in the optical path between the supplemental projector and the motion picture screen and synchronized to the projection of the subtitles to reduce visual art... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6624874 | Apparatus and method for inserting an updateable hidden image into an optical path An apparatus for optically embedding hidden data in a source image, wherein the hidden data is updateable in real-time, the apparatus includes (a) optical masks bearing a data image and an encoding carrier image either or both of which may be updated in r... | 09/23/2003 |
| 5959717 | Motion picture copy prevention, monitoring, and interactivity system A combination film projector and video projector for showing a single composite motion picture, and a motion picture audience monitoring system. The video projector is used to provide image content for a video display subarea on the projected film image. ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5638151 | Self-contained electroluminescent back-lit clap board/slate having an LCD clock display A back-lighted clap board or slate used with the identification of rolls, takes and scenes and like information in the making of films that is back-lit with an electroluminescent panel. In addition, a liquid crystal display is formed on the clap board in ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5457507 | Self-contained electroluminescent back-lit clap board/slate The present invention relates to a back lighted clap board or slate used for the identification of rolls, takes, and scenes and like information in the making of films that is back-lit with an electroluminescent panel. The electroluminescent panel is acti... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5367348 | Method of subtitling motion picture films A method of subtitling motion picture films in which graphics elements, characters, or texts are added to a motion picture film by means of a laser beam travelling over the zone to be marked of the film, comprises the following two steps: a first step, in... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5285225 | Motion picture camera with complete or partial frame superimposition Motion-picture camera with a taking optics for projecting frames onto a motion-picture film, moved by means of a film transport mechanism along a film path. In addition, in the vicinity of the film path a frame-projection device (16) is located to project... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5218403 | Photo video copier apparatus An apparatus including a support bar linearly aligned with a platform mounted at a forward distal end of the support bar, with the support bar including a forward support plate arranged parallel to and spaced from a rear support plate extending downwardly... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5031122 | Process and apparatus for adding titles, subtitles, and computer-generated images to pre-existing photographic images A method and apparatus for adding titles, subtitles, and computer-generated images to pre-existing film images as part of the process of rephotography or photographic printing, in which a light valve is used first to create a high-contrast mask to prevent... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4938585 | Method and apparatus for high speed recording of images and of information associated with the images A method of high speed recording of images and of information associated with the images by means of a motion picture camera (10) for high speed shooting, the camera being equipped with an image pulse generator, and the method comprising the following ste... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4859994 | Closed-captioned movie subtitle system An apparatus for displaying movie subtitles has a liquid crystal display capable of forming alphanumeric images in polarized light on a cross-polarized light background. A decoder, a microprocessor and a driver are used to transfer coded information on st... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4854696 | Method and apparatus for placing indicia on cinematic film Disclosed is an apparatus for applying indicia to processed cinematic film, where film includes a cellulosic substrate layer and at least one emulsion layer. The apparatus comprises: a UV pulse laser for generating a laser beam capable of vaporizing the e... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4769678 | Photograph printing apparatus A photograph printing apparatus arranged to print a main picture and an illustration picture in a single frame on printing paper. The apparatus has a main picture negative film mount for carrying a negative film having the main picture and an illustration... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4746207 | Automatic printing machine for printing text on cinematographic film An automatic printing machine for printing text on film has a main shaft (40) which is provided with an eccentric operative in driving a pressure-plate supporting slide via a knee joint which can be straightened out by a rotary magnet (41). Arranged on th... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4730918 | Automatic printing machine for printing text on cinematographic film An automatic printing machine for printing text on film has a main shaft (40) which is provided with an eccentric operative in driving a pressure-plate supporting slide via a knee joint which can be straightened/out by a rotary magnet (41). Arranged on th... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4673266 | Display of subtitles during the screening of a motion picture Method and apparatus for display of subtitles in connection with a motion picture are disclosed. A film strip includes coded signals adjacent a frame to be projected. These signals are detected by a detector and a microprocessor is controlled by the detec... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4666271 | Process and apparatus for the subtitling and/or the trick photography of cinematographic films using particularly a screen copier and a computer The present invention consists of registering, selecting and counting the N images of a cinematographic film (C1) to be subtitled; the composition of the said subtitles is composed by computer, then copied on a black and white film (NB1) of N images by me... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4283766 | Automatic camera control for creating special effects in motion picture photography An automated camera control drives a video or motion picture camera along multiple independent axes of movement to position the camera for recording an image of a field of view, typically focused upon a model or artwork in special effects motion picture p... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4245906 | System and method for combining film images A system for optically combining two images that may be photographed with a camera as a single image. The system is specifically adapted to generate slides in which lettering or graphic designs may be superimposed over various background patterns.... | 01/20/1981 |
| 4160585 | Special effects device A special effects device for use in motion pictures, television, and the like having an outer, middle and inner frame. The middle frame is mounted in the outer frame for translational movement relative thereto and the inner frame is mounted in the middle ... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4056312 | Film title machine for amateur filmmakers A machine for preparing titles for motion picture films, and having a continuous belt driven by two parallel shaft rollers and transparent plates for the mounting of objects to be photographed.... | 11/01/1977 |
