Class 352/47 - With projected picture component

Subclass of Class 352 - Optics: motion pictures
Definition: Subject matter including recording a projected image with
No. of patents: 26
Last issue date: 10/21/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7440590	System and technique for retrieving depth information about a surface by projecting a composite image of modulated light patterns A technique, associated system and program code, for retrieving depth information about at least one surface of an object. Core features include: projecting a composite image comprising a plurality of modulated structured light patterns, at the object; capturing an ...	10/21/2008
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
7298965	Interfering with illicit recording activity Often, during an event, such as a movie, play, concert, opera, etc., viewers of the event attempt to illicitly record the event. Such illicit recording attempts may be interfered with by using emitters that emit radiation that interferes with recording and/or operat...	11/20/2007
7164462	Filming using rear-projection screen and image projector A method for controlling a depth of field when filming a scene. A rear-projection screen behind a subject in a foreground is provided. An image is projected onto the rear-projection screen to act as a background for the scene. The scene is filmed including the foreg...	01/16/2007
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
6868229	Interfering with illicit recording activity by emitting non-visible radiation Often, during an event, such as a movie, play, concert, opera, etc., viewers of the event attempt to illicitly record the event. Such illicit recording attempts may be interfered with by using emitters that emit radiation that interferes with recording and/or operat...	03/15/2005
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
6211941	Matte process for composite photography The present invention provides a matte process employing an improved backing screen having particular application for use in composite photography. In particular, the present invention relates to color difference composite photography, whether still, moti...	04/03/2001
5940167	Process and apparatus for displaying an animated image A process for displaying an animated likeness of the face of a character, includes the steps of (a) providing a face screen having a three-dimensional representation of the face of the character; (b) making a projectable image of the face of the character...	08/17/1999
5159362	Dimensional transformation system and related method of creating visual effects A dimensional transformation apparatus and related method for creating visual effects for use in live and prerecorded entertainment. The system engages an elastic projection screen with a three-dimensional object that corresponds to visual effects to be p...	10/27/1992
5061061	Front projection composite photography system combining staged action with two projected images A front projection composite photography system using a pair of perpendicular reflex screens combines two projected background scenes with a staged scene in a single camera shot for a versatile range of special effects. Complementary mattes are used outsi...	10/29/1991
5042941	Process for producing animated films A process of producing animated films which permits greater rapidity in the filming, while at the same time reducing the cost. The process comprises the steps of: a) photographing a single time by a camera a black and white drawing of each of the componen...	08/27/1991
4968132	Traveling matte extraction system A process for producing a traveling matte by first converting a first picture including a foreground and a background image to an electronic form into computer memory. Then, converting a second background picture to electronic form and storing it into com...	11/06/1990
4847693	Composite process video and motion picture photography system and method The present invention comprises a novel composite process photography system and method. A negative lens or a curved mirror is used to produce a miniature virtual image of a scene a short distance from a camera. The camera focusses on the virtual images. ...	07/11/1989
4796990	Method and apparatus for superimposing scenes The device includes a camera having first and second imaging mediums. Polarized illumination is directed toward the camera from a screen mounted behind the foreground object. The foreground object blocks some polarized light from reaching the camera. Unpo...	01/10/1989
4707091	Ultraviolet method for making optical composites The invention provides a method of using the fundamental property of semiconductors to combine two or more photographic images into a single photographic image, the method involving the use of ultraviolet light to cause areas of a transparent semiconducto...	11/17/1987
4634248	Photographic camera for producing a composite picture A photographic camera for producing a composite picture comprises a casing including means for focussing an image of an external object or scene on a first portion of an unexposed photographic medium disposed in an image plane within the casing and a plur...	01/06/1987
4626091	Photographic camera A photographic camera for producing a composite picture comprises a casing including means for producing an image of an external object or scene on a first portion of an unexposed photographic medium disposed in an image plane within the casing and a plur...	12/02/1986
4619507	Methods and apparati for generating optical mattes The invention pertains to the art of photography and provides a method of making the optical mattes that are used in making composite photographs. The method consists of transforming an image of an object photographed against an illuminated background int...	10/28/1986
4548468	Load-bearing rear-projection screen The invention pertains in general to the art of motion-picture photography and in particular to rear-projection "process" photography, providing a rigid rear-projection screen onto which heavy objects, such as props and actors, may be placed while imagery...	10/22/1985
4537481	Process and apparatus for creating traveling mattes A method and apparatus for creating traveling mattes in which a first image is photographed and then sensed. The first image is then electronically processed followed by the steps of photographing on the same film a successive image and simultaneously tra...	08/27/1985
4527872	Composite process cinematography system and method A composite cinematography system and method in which two identical images are projected towards two separate reflective screens, respectively, with a camera being disposed in the reflective path of one of the screens. The reflection from the other screen...	07/09/1985
4319801	Image recording system A method and apparatus for recording visual images, for example on a cinematograph or video film. A first lens system is used to produce a real image of a subject against a neutral background, and a conventional recording camera is then used to record the...	03/16/1982
3969022	System for producing a colored motion picture film from black-and-white medium A system is disclosed for producing a colored-motion picture film from a black-and-white source film. Each frame of the black-and-white film is projected as an image onto a work surface to which colors are applied within selected areas for combination wit...	07/13/1976
3941463	Method of producing a colored film from a black-and-white picture The method of producing a colored film from an exposed black-and-white picture and especially from an exposed black-and-white motion picture film wherein a black-and-white image is projected onto a surface, opaque pastel colors are applied within selected...	03/02/1976

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