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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7379850 | System and method for remotely monitoring, diagnosing, intervening with and reporting problems with cinematic equipment A method is disclosed for determining equipment status based upon data representative of movie theater equipment state changes. The method includes the step of retrieving and storing data representative of theater equipment status in a central computer storage unit ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7143010 | System and method for remotely monitoring, diagnosing, intervening with and reporting problems with cinematic equipment A system is disclosed for communicating with, and receiving data representative of equipment state and status from, movie theatre equipment in theatres. The system includes a central computer storage unit for receiving and storing data representative of equipment st... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7061476 | Projection display apparatus A technique to adjust each projector of a multi-projector system by simple operations when an identical image is projected on a screen by a plurality of projectors. A communication control unit controls serial communications with an external device through a serial ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7034916 | Scheduling between digital projection and film projection corresponding to a predetermined condition A method is described for scheduling a playlist from digital content supplied to a server in a multi-screen digital cinema theater. The playlist includes digital content stored in the server and that is subsequently projected in the digital cinema theater. The metho... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7006630 | Methods and apparatus for digital content protection A multilayer digital content protection system, particularly for a digital cinema application is provided. Detection of unauthorized activity at the time it is occurring is provided using a first protection layer. Two layers of imperceptible watermarks, one camcorde... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6947966 | System and method for influencing dynamic community shared elements of audio, video, and text programming via a polling system A system and method for interactively affecting the course of a program or programming content. Viewer purchase electronic tokens which can be used to vote on the sequence of content in a broadcast whether it be audio, video or a combination thereof. Users are perio... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932481 | Projection display system, projector and menu image display method for same To provide a technique for facilitating control of a plurality of projectors. A projection display system comprises a plurality of projectors wherein a plurality of images projected by the projectors are displayed on a common projection screen. Each projector compri... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6934002 | System for interactive display of a magic show An interactive system for motion picture display of a magic show has a remote information site, such as a television station or internet web site having one of a series of cameras for recording simultaneously different views of a same motion element of a live magic ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6869191 | Method and apparatus for selectively positioning dual projectors An apparatus for selectively positioning a first projector and a second projector to project an image through a single projection aperture. The apparatus comprises a first rail system, extending longitudinally along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the f... | 03/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6384893 | Cinema networking system A system for automating the control of movie display electronics in a cinema. The system includes a cinema controller which receives as input information regarding start times of movies and the contents of corresponding film reels. The content of the film... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6154251 | System for producing time-independent virtual camera movement in motion pictures and other media A system for producing virtual camera motion in a motion picture medium in which an array of cameras is deployed along a preselected path with each camera focused on a common scene. Each camera is triggered simultaneously to record a still image of the co... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6141079 | Camera system A film camera system, includes a housing with a front end carrying an objective, and a housing wall formed with an opening, a film magazine, and a single connecting member having at least one bore for allowing passage of a film from the film magazine into... | 10/31/2000 |
| 5988817 | Multiprojection system Disclosed is a multiprojection system in which an image can be freely projected by plural projectors so that projected images of the plural projectors are arranged in lines longitudinally and laterally and all of the projected images become one image; an ... | 11/23/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5659323 | System for producing time-independent virtual camera movement in motion pictures and other media A system for producing virtual camera motion in a motion picture medium in which an array of cameras is deployed along a preselected path with each camera focused on a common scene. Each camera is triggered simultaneously to record a still image of the co... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5361106 | Cinematographic optical system A method and apparatus for providing high definition cinema pictures involves the use of a plurality of filters, each capable of transmitting light in a different wavelength band, to form a plurality of superimposed image components on the cinema film dur... | 11/01/1994 |
| 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 |
| 4652100 | Image acquisition system and modular desk utilized therein An image acquisition system including at least two image projectors, a television camera and a modular desk for supporting the projectors and the camera wherein the image projectors are supported at predetermined locations on a tabletop supported for slid... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4591248 | Dynamic audience responsive movie system A movie changeover system (20,200,2004,400) capable of providing a real time decision tree movie presentation having a variable movie display content dependent on the viewing audience response to branching choices which occur during the course of the movi... | 05/27/1986 |
| 4555167 | Multiple sound picture projection cinema An open air multiple screen cinema includes projection screens arranged outdoors in a circle or other arrangement about a centrally located automotive van having projection windows in alignment with the screens and housing angularly adjustable sound movie... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4390270 | Photographic copier A copier has a movable housing which accommodates a support for an original to be copied, a source of illumination for the original, a lens system for forming an image of the original and a support for photosensitive material which is to receive the image... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4218115 | Changeover control arrangement for projection apparatus A changeover control arrangement is provided for projection apparatus to allow two identical projection apparatus with identical changeover control arrangements and interconnected by a multi-conductor changeover interconnection cable to be utilized altern... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4169666 | Foreground stabilization system for use in composite photography In a composite photography system of the type wherein a foreground camera photographs life-size actors and objects while a background camera photographs scenery on a life-size scale or a scale different from life-size so that when the outputs from both ca... | 10/02/1979 |
| 4139283 | Rear projection viewer having automatically erecting auxiliary screen A rear projection viewer apparatus of the type wherein a projected image is projected towards a primary viewing screen which when in its operative viewing position forms the front of the viewer, the front viewing screen being attached to other portions of... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4136935 | Rear projection viewer having auxiliary viewing screen A rear projection viewer apparatus of the type wherein a projected image is projected towards a primary viewing screen forming the front of the viewer, the front viewing screen being removably located with respect to other portions of the viewer housing s... | 01/30/1979 |
| 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 |
| 4121886 | Quiet motion picture camera A motion picture camera employs a mounting plate supported within the camera housing by means of sound-insulating connectors. All of the sounds-generating moving parts are supported solely on the mounting plate and all are out of contact with the camera h... | 10/24/1978 |
| 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 |
| 4108542 | Motion-picture camera for cassette-loaded film A motion-picture camera has a housing provided with a chamber having a film compartment. A plate-shaped carrier is detachably mountable in this chamber and can carry one or two film cassettes, so that one cassette is located within and the other cassette ... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4089597 | Stereoscopic motion picture scanning reproduction method and apparatus My invention relates to photographing scenes with standard motion picture photographic equipment in which there is a relative motion between the scene and camera with the purpose of stereoscopic viewing of the motion picture or stationary reproduction wit... | 05/16/1978 |
| 4086005 | Audio-visual programmer A multimedia motion picture and photographic slide projection control apparatus which permits a plurality of projector devices to be controlled from an operator's console. Manually operable switch means, operating through digital control means, develops a... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4082436 | Motion picture camera A motion picture camera has a plurality of openings where a film cartridge may be selectively mounted, the film passing through the selected opening into engagement with the film drive apparatus of the camera and back to the cartridge. The various opening... | 04/04/1978 |
| 4006977 | Phase control system for polarized synchronous motors A shutter phase lock circuit for a pair of biplane cinecameras having multiframe speeds utilized in a diagnostic X-ray system wherein the cameras are driven by polarized synchronous motors. Each of the cameras have a rotating shutter which is mechanically... | 02/08/1977 |
| 3995946 | Motion picture sound film apparatus A single integrated machine for editing, dubbing, mixing, transferring and resolving on and with a sound motion picture film. The machine contains a first two track audio tape section, a second two track audio tape section and a film transport section inc... | 12/07/1976 |
| 3964826 | Dual sound system A Super-8 mm. movie film with two amplitude modulated optical sound tracks, one in each margin of the film. A method for optically recording and reproducing audio information with high fidelity on a very narrow sound track. A scanning apparatus has lens a... | 06/22/1976 |
