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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7170577 | Targeted anti-piracy system and methodology A movie anti-piracy system with sensing and reporting is provided. A movie projector projects a light image to reflect off of a screen, while an infrared energy projection source generates an infrared energy pattern which is reflected off the screen (or otherwise pr... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7164441 | Video image producing method and apparatus Projectors display a movie of a tourist resort, which is a background image, on screens, and video cameras take video by overlapping a subject walking on a treadmill with the background image. Therefore, the subject can be naturally combined in the background image,... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144114 | Systems and methods for displaying simulated images The invention provides systems and methods for generating a visual image that is made to appear to be situated behind an architectural structure, such as a wall of a building, and is viewed through windows thereof. The image appears as an oversize object relative to... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7097307 | Systems and methods for displaying simulated images The invention provides systems and methods for generating a visual image that is made to appear to be situated behind an architectural structure, such as a wall of a building, and is viewed through windows thereof. The image appears as an oversize object relative to... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6916436 | Method for producing quasi-three dimensional images A method to transform any portion of a two-dimensional visual image into a three-dimensional formed visual image device within the overall two-dimensional visual areas on a single image piece is provided. The resultant image has both two-dimensional and three-dimens... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6220730 | Illumination obscurement device An illumination obscurement device for controlling the obscurement of illumination from a light source which is optimized for use with a rectangular, arrayed, selective reflection device. In a preferred embodiment, a rotatable shutter with three positions... | 04/24/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5972440 | Floating segmented conglomerate traveling matte backing A floating segmented conglomerate backing screen for use in underwater composite photography. A plurality of buoyant pads of an essentially hexagonal shape have surfaces exhibiting specific chrominance and luminance properties as required for a traveling ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5964064 | Theater with multiple screen three dimensional film projection system A theater includes an audience seating area, a stage and at least three projection screens. Multiple film projectors simultaneously project a three dimensional film onto the three projection screens. Three dimensional film elements appear to move seamless... | 10/12/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5790124 | System and method for allowing a performer to control and interact with an on-stage display device A performance or show production system and method allows a performer to control and interact with an on-stage display or screen. The on-stage screen is used to create a virtual extension of the stage. Images displayed on the screen may include video play... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5563668 | Motion picture film composition method A motion picture film composition method can be provided in which when a first motion picture film on which a first picture is imaged and a second motion picture on which a second picture is imaged are combined, the first motion picture film is converted ... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5418579 | Multiplanar image display system with plural display units A multiplanar image display system having a plurality of display units disposed to expose, by transmission through and reflection by transparent panels, displayed images to a viewing end of an image chamber. The images overlap along a common viewing axis ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5331359 | Method for creating and storing a theatrical design and apparatus for implementing same The method comprises taking a negative picture of a stage and any objects, scenery, characters or other props thereon, recording and storing said negative, creating, recording and storing complementary and/or additional theatrical effects to be superimpos... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5321396 | Indexing of audio/video data This invention relates to a system for monitoring the movements of people in an office or other environment. Each room to be monitored has within it a sensor responsive to signals transmitted by identifiers worn by the people whose movements are being tra... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5271106 | Emulative swimming pool A swimming pool producing surrounding visual effects utilizes large picture generating surfaces adjacent to water-containing surfaces for displaying large images emulative of remote swimming environments. The pool has controllable water currents for in-pl... | 12/21/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5024522 | Reticle masking apparatus for a camera and method A sliding mirror mechanism is positionable in a first position to operatively engage a registration device to permit reticle masking for multi image photographs and in a second position to operatively cooperate with a rotary shutter to expose a strip of f... | 06/18/1991 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4498744 | Method of and apparatus for producing a photograph of a mobile subject There is disclosed a method of producing a photograph of a mobile subject such as a vehicle, in which method a camera is mounted for linear translational movement along a support in a direction parallel with the path of movement of the subject. A motion t... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4457599 | Composite photography apparatus and method Apparatus and method is disclosed herein for producing a pair of identical images on the same piece of film except for the appearance of the background which becomes black behind one of the images and clear behind the other. The apparatus includes a backg... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4417791 | Process for composite photography A reverse blue screen process for travelling matte cinematography, which comprises the formation of travelling mattes by pre-coating models or other foreground subjects utilized in composite cinematography with one or more phosphor materials which are inv... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4406529 | Travelling-matte processes This invention relates to an optical method of inserting a subject image into a background image to create a composite image by projecting the background image onto a light-reflecting countermatte of the subject image and causing the subject image to appe... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4331396 | Camera providing aperture masking and ground glass reticle masking A camera for taking a plurality of exposures upon a continuous length of film includes a film transport/registration sprocket mounted directly to the shaft of a first stepper motor for incremental rotation thereby. The film transport/registration sprocket... | 05/25/1982 |
| 4318605 | Stand for photographic apparatus A stand for photographic apparatus for use in filming has a main frame rotatable about a first verticle axis, and a circular support mounted on the frame for rotation about a second horizontal, diametric axis. The circular support includes an inner and an... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4264168 | Projection device, especially for photography, motion pictures and television A housing which is adjustable for height and within which is placed an object to be projected onto a screen also contains a light source and a reflecting system, the light emitted by the source being reflected onto the object. The top face of the housing ... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4150883 | Cineconversion machine To record a composite picture on a film, a projection objective inserted between a movable transparency support and a pair of large-diameter planoconvex field lenses produces an aerial image of a slide, mounted on the support, in the region of the field l... | 04/24/1979 |
| 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 |
| 4093371 | Composing machine A composing machine in which successive original documents have selected portions thereof masked. The unmasked portions of each original document are displayed and reproduced, in registration with one another, forming a composite copy from the unmasked po... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4067026 | Front projection system embodying a single lens A front projecting system comprising a single lens which is used for photographing an object and also for projecting at the same time a transparency or image on a screen background located behind the object. With such a novel front projecting apparatus, m... | 01/03/1978 |
| 4035067 | Cineconversion machine To record a composite picture on a film, a projection objective inserted between a movable transparency support and a pair of large-diameter planoconvex field lenses produces an aerial image of a slide, mounted on the support, in the region of the field l... | 07/12/1977 |
| 4018519 | Composite photography apparatus and method utilizing a polarizing beam splitting unit A special polarizing beam splitting unit is employed in a composite photography system which utilizes an autocollimating screen having the capability of reflecting light with virtually no scatter or dispersion. A projector projects a background subject im... | 04/19/1977 |
| 3945132 | Display system A combination physical and projected display system for merchandising furniture and the like, includes an article support platform at least partly surrounded by panels serving as projecting screens. Furniture articles or the like positioned on this platfo... | 03/23/1976 |
