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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4244289 | Apparatus for marking strip material This invention relates to apparatus for marking strip material such as cinematographic film, the apparatus comprising means for feeding the film from a film supply station to a film take-up station via a printing station, means for feeding a tape carrying... | 01/13/1981 |
| 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 |
