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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360895 | Simplified ocular fundus auto imager An ocular fundus imager automatically aligns fundus illuminating rays to enter the pupil and to prevent corneal reflections from obscuring the fundus image produced. Focusing the produced fundus image is automatically performed using a pair of video sensors and is b... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7221486 | Method and apparatus for picking up 2D image of an object to be sensed A method and apparatus for sensing by a linear image sensor a two-dimensional image of an object to be sensed includes detecting a position of the object by a position sensor having a first resolution, picking up an image of the object being projected in a direction... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7200261 | Parallax image capturing apparatus and parallax image processing apparatus An image capturing apparatus for obtaining information regarding a depth of a subject, includes: a capturing section for performing image capturing for the subject at a plurality of viewpoints; and a controller for controlling the capturing section to successively p... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7187502 | Compact optical assembly for imaging a remote object The optical system of the invention is comprised of a monolithic microlens array assembly that consists of two groups of microlenses sub-assemblies having different pitches between the adjacent lenses. A ratio between the pitches of sub-assemblies is determined by a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7150531 | Autostereoscopic projection viewer An autostereoscopic viewer is employed to produce aberration corrected images to simulate a virtual presence by employing pairs of projector optical components coupled with an image corrector plate and a field lens. Images are designed with magnifications and optica... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7136521 | Optical arrangement for producing stereoscopic images An optical arrangement for stereoscopic viewing of objects which is outfitted with an imaging system and with at least one lens group with a fixed focal length which is arranged between the imaging system and a viewed object for changing the imaging scale. This is a... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114750 | Self-authenticating documents The present invention provides a durable and self-verifying secure document system and a method for its production, wherein counterfeiting is prevented. The secure document system is potentially useful for a wide variety of documents including, but not limited to, l... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7095539 | Method of forming a three-dimensional orthoscopic image from its pseudoscopic image A method of forming a three-dimensional orthoscopic image from a pseudoscopic image comprising preparing an integral photograph representing the pseudoscopic image, and reconstructing a three-dimensional image from that integral photograph. Since the reconstruction ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7068434 | Sheeting with composite image that floats Microlens sheetings with composite images are disclosed, in which the composite image floats above or below the sheeting, or both. The composite image may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Methods for providing such an imaged sheeting, including by the applic... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048381 | Cylindrical lens array for scrolling colors, projection system using same, and scrolling method A cylindrical lens array for achieving color scrolling, a projection system using the cylindrical lens array, and a scrolling method. The cylindrical lens array is formed by arranging lens cells in an endless track. When the cylindrical lens array rotates, light ray... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025459 | Ocular fundus auto imager An ocular fundus imager (8) automatically aligns fundus illuminating rays to enter the pupil (P) and to prevent corneal reflections from obscuring the fundus image produced. Focusing the produced fundus image is automatically performed and is based upon the f... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7002623 | Image processing apparatus for correcting a color and texture of an image and displaying the corrected image An image processing apparatus is provided which includes an image input apparatus for inputting an image including an object. The image is input into a reproducing environment converting unit, which sets a desired illuminating environment on a monitor display screen... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6930794 | Method and device for the generation of printed graphic patterns for exhibiting movie pictures to moving observers by means of a static optical apparatus A method for generating printed images of a graphic pattern of a movie picture to be displayed for moving observers using a long display panel composed of the graphic pattern and a plate made up of a plurality of cylinder converging lenses arranged parallel to each ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6909555 | Three dimensional imaging system Recent advances in surface techniques have lead to the development of extremely small (sub-micron) scale features. These techniques allow the formation of polymer micro-lenses as well as variable focus liquid lenses. The present invention primarily concerns the use ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6614552 | Producing visual images A method for reproducing an integral, panoramogramic or full spatial image for viewing using a decoding screen as a 3-D picture comprising representing the image as an array of image points with a density corresponding to high resolution ink printing.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6251566 | Cylindrical lenticular image and method A cylindrical lenticular image is made possible by the interlacing of multiple views of an object. The interlaced views are then printed on a substrate and the substrate formed into a cylinder. A lenticular lens is then properly aligned with the substrate... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6233035 | Image recording apparatus and image reproducing apparatus An image recording apparatus has an image display device for displaying image information, a lens array having a plurality of element lenses for focusing the image information displayed in the image display device, the element lenses being arrayed at a pr... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6200713 | Method and apparatus for locating arrays with periodic structures relative to composite images The method for positioning an array with periodic structures, for forming an image thereon, comprises the following steps: (a) providing a first beam of light by a first light source; (b) passing this first beam of light through the array; (c) forming a l... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6177217 | Method and apparatus for precise positioning of arrays with periodic structures A method for positioning an array with periodic structures, for forming an image thereon, comprises the following steps: (i) producing a light beam along fast-scan axis; (ii) translating the array in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fast-sca... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6115101 | Method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional graphic images using a lenticular sheet A system for producing lenticular three-dimensional images in which the images are not bonded to the lenticular sheet, whereby a large number of images may be viewed using a single lenticular sheet. Such images may be used to construct a book or scroll of... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6044232 | Method for making three-dimensional photographs An improved method of 3-D photography is described that allows real-time production of 3-D photographs of a subject (10) with correct depth perception. A camera (12) moves along a linear track (20) for a predetermined distance, simultaneously rotating to ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5959718 | Alignment and printing of integral images A method for forming an integral image on an image receiving medium which image is aligned or alignable with an integral lens sheet having a back side and a plurality of separate lens elements on a front side, and apparatus which can perform such a method... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5867322 | Remote approval of lenticular images A method for remote approval of lenticular images and an apparatus which can execute the method. In the method, a centralized hub station receives a series of images. A user then views at a terminal remote from the centralized hub station, a simulated len... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5850580 | Method and apparatus for recording stereoscopic images and lenticular recording material used thereof The improved method and apparatus for recording a stereoscopic image read a plurality of original images photoelectrically, split each original image into linear images of a desired pitch, perform any necessary image processing operations such as arrangin... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5842064 | Three dimensional camera A 3-D camera includes a film carrier which in turn includes a frame, a film holder, and a lenticular lens carrier juxtaposed with a film holder and movable within the frame. Four springs are disposed between the frame and the lens carrier to urge against ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5835194 | Apparatus and method for aligning and printing integral images A method for forming a lenticular image on an image receiving medium on the back side of a lenticular lens sheet, which sheet has a plurality of generally parallel lenticules on a front side: (a) at a sensing station, directly sensing the actual position of a ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5825466 | 3D photo printer with image distortion correction A photographic printer for making 3D pictures or animation pictures from at least two 2D images on lenticular print material. The printer uses a monitor for sequentially displaying 2D images. A projection lens is used to project the displayed 2D images on... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5802410 | Method and apparatus for producing composite images with a masked imaging device A method and apparatus for producing orthostereoscopic composite images in a camera having a large-aperture taking lens to form 2D images of a scene through different aperture sections on a photosensitive medium. An aperture plate having at least one wind... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5797052 | Three dimensional camera A 3-D camera includes a film carrier which in turn includes a frame, a film holder, and a lenticular lens carrier juxtaposed with a film holder and movable within the frame. Four springs are disposed between the frame and the lens carrier to urge against ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5719620 | Autostereoscopic video device The invention relates to a single-camera autostereoscopic picture-taking device implementing an array of cylindrical lenses, characterized in that it comprises in succession: a single inlet objective (L1, L2); said lens array (20), which has a focal length suc... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5704061 | Method and apparatus for creating cylindrical three dimensional picture A cylindrical three dimensional picture capable of being viewed through an angle of 360° or exhibiting animated motion includes a cylinder surrounded by a photograph, in turn surrounded by a lenticular lens or parallax barrier strip. The photograph is ma... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5697006 | Method and apparatus for recording stereoscopic images and lenticular recording material used therefor The improved method and apparatus for recording a stereoscopic image read a plurality of original images photoelectrically, split each original image into linear images of a desired pitch, perform any necessary image processing operations such as arrangin... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5655167 | Three dimensional camera A 3-D camera includes a film carrier which in turn includes a frame, a film holder, and a lenticular lens carrier juxtaposed with a film holder and movable within the frame. Four springs are disposed between the frame and the lens carrier to urge against ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5600402 | Method and apparatus for producing three-dimensional graphic images using a lenticular sheet A system for producing low-cost, 3-D stereoscopic encoded images in which encoded images are produced by capturing multiple parallax angle views of a scene, separating each view into narrow rectangular segments, interleaving these segments and displaying ... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5543873 | Instant printer for volumetric imaging of data from a sonic signal source apparatus An optical system using a lens assembly with the screen of a computer CRT or LCD unit, said computer being coupled to an MRI apparatus for receiving data therefrom. Data from the MRI to be presented to the CRT screen is provided as a two-dimensional image... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5543874 | Instant printer for volumetric imaging of data from electromagnetic radiation output device An optical system using a lens assembly with the screen of a computer CRT or LCD unit, said computer being coupled to an electromagnetic radiation source for receiving data therefrom. Data from the source to be presented to the CRT screen is provided as a... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5539487 | Method and apparatus for recording stereoscopic images and lenticular recording material used therefor The improved method and apparatus for recording a stereoscopic image read a plurality of original images photoelectrically, split each original image into linear images of a desired pitch, perform any necessary image processing operations such as arrangin... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5457515 | Method for forming a graphic image web Disclosed herein is a method of forming a graphic image having the appearance of three-dimensionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a preformed lenticular film having a flat side and having a side with lenticules opposite the flat side; a... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5365294 | Method and apparatus for creating cylindrical three dimensional picture A cylindrical three dimensional picture capable of being viewed through an angle of 360° includes a cylinder surrounded by a 3D photograph, in turn surrounded by a flexible lenticular lens through which a film strip, subsequently developed into the photo... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5337102 | Instant printer for volumetric imaging of data from magnetic resonance imaging apparatus An optical system using a lens assembly with the screen of a computer CRT or LCD unit, said computer being coupled to an MRI apparatus for receiving data therefrom. Data from the MRI to be presented to the CRT screen is provided as a two-dimensional image... | 08/09/1994 |
