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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8059948 | Photographic apparatus A method of photographing an object (50,52) and associated photographic apparatus are disclosed. A camera (60), a light source (40) and a collapsible background unit (10,90) are provided, wherein the collapsible background unit (10,90 | 11/15/2011 |
| 7894713 | Backlit photography background system and method A system and method for producing realistic backgrounds in studio photography is provided. The system comprises a background screen lit from behind by a light source. The background screen comprises a graphic screen upon which a high resolution image is printed. A f... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7480448 | Rapidly changeable photographic and stage backdrop lifting device This invention relates to the use of suspended materials as a backdrop for photography or stage productions. The suspended materials may be stored on a spool device. Such spool devices may include tubes or spindles constructed of metal, of cardboard, of plastic or o... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7418197 | Back light screen for chroma-key photography A chromo-key screen method and device having a screen component with a front surface and a back surface and capable of transfusing light or other electromagnetic energy from the back surface to the front surface and one or more lights or other electromagnetic energy... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7272255 | Three-dimensional body photography apparatus, three-dimensional geometricmodel generation apparatus, three-dimensional geometric model generation method, and record medium in which three-dimensional geometric model generation program was stored Three-dimensional geometric model generation method, apparatus and record medium for generating a three-dimensional geometric model indicating visual information of a three-dimensional body, comprising: simultaneously radiating light against a predetermined plane of... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7260445 | System and method for customized industrial textile coloration A method and system for customized industrial textile goods manufacturing in which, under control of a client system, information is retrieved relating to the design of a customized textile good to be manufactured; desired design data is selected from one or more da... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7242999 | Method and apparatus for identifying virtual body profiles 3D morphological data representative of reference size models of garment brands and respective categorizing data are introduced into an information processing system. These 3D morphological data are indexed by brand names, categorizing data, and volumetric, dimensio... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7236695 | Photographic backdrop with stand A photographic backdrop with stand includes a photographic backdrop and a support structure. The photographic backdrop includes a backdrop screen and four pockets attached to the four corners of the backdrop screen. The support structure includes a photographic ligh... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7209586 | Method and arrangement for detecting the spatial form of an object The invention relates to a method of detecting the 3D shape of objects, in which the object is pressed into a plastically deformable mass provided with markers adapted to be evaluated photogrammetrically. After removal of the object from the marked mass, a plurality... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7177537 | Automated portrait studio An automated studio and control system for taking photographs is disclosed that alleviates many exposure problems and simplifies variables with which the photographer must deal in order to achieve consistent high quality photographs. The studio includes a multi-ligh... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7058471 | System and method for custom-made clothing A garment facility produces custom-made garments according to the body contour and the fit preferences of a customer. Try-on garments for various styles of garments are presented to customers for selection. The tailor will retrieve the one or more base patterns asso... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7054549 | Variable background for photographic pictures The invention refers to a variable background for photographic pictures which comprises a flexible basic body, which supports the object which has to be photographed, and at least one adjustment device for modifying the shape of the basic body. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7042640 | Projection screen unit with projection surfaces optimized for different ambient light levels A projection screen unit includes a first projection surface optimized for a predetermined range of ambient conditions and a second projection surface optimized for a second, different range of ambient conditions. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6969033 | Camera mount An omni-positional camera mount for the photographing of small objects (24). The mount has a support (4) to hold an object to be photographed. A first frame (9) is pivotally mounted to the support such that the first frame can pivot on a first p... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6925350 | System and method for inspecting custom-made clothing A garment facility produces custom-made garments according to the body contour and the fit preferences of a customer. Marked pieces designed by a tailor are recorded, along with inspection marks, and sent to a cutting machine as digital design data. The inspection m... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6885767 | Silhouetting apparatus and method Apparatus and method for producing an image containing only an object of interest, without any background. They are directed at making the background appear so much brighter than the object that the brightness differential can be used to discriminate between the two... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6842583 | Methods for simulating action photographs and films A method of photographing a simulated activity includes a stable photographic platform that enables an individual to safely mount an item of equipment or a safety surface adjacent the item of equipment so that a photograph may be taken. The item of equipment may be ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6643455 | Object imaging system An object imaging system, particularly for slaughtered animal carcases or meat pieces, includes an imaging station to which the object (10) is introduced, a camera (20) at the imaging station, and lighting means (30). The imaging station includes a backin... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6411778 | Portable backlit studio A portable photographic studio that is relatively lightweight, easily assembled and disassembled, easily carried and is easily transported in even a compact automobile is provided by the present invention.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6366316 | Electronic imaging system for generating a composite image using the difference of two images An electronic imaging system includes a portable electronic camera operable in a compositing mode and a separate processor for compositing images using the difference of two images.... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6343184 | Controlled environment photo studio An apparatus comprising a support element, a frame or enclosure rotatably attached to the support element and a camera rotatably attached to the frame or enclosure. The frame or enclosure can rotate about a subject placed on the support element in the hor... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6317560 | Photographing system containing synchronizing control data for controlling lighting, photography, printing and guidance based upon the user's choice of photographing mode A photographing system comprises a photographing box (16) capable of accommodates a user (17) and of allowing the user (17) to change a pose, a lighting means (2) installed in the photographing box (16), and a photographing means (3) installed in the phot... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6229904 | Automatic morphing photography booth The present invention teaches a computerized automatic morphing photography booth for generating a synthesized composite or altered image from two or more initial images and a method therefor. The initial images to be converted may be real-time images tak... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6226455 | Shooting apparatus A device for producing printed images of a subject is described. The device includes a housing containing an imaging apparatus, and a frame carrying a hood configured to exclude outside light from illuminating a subject. The frame is rotationally spring l... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6047130 | Apparatus and method for portrait photography The present invention is an apparatus and method that includes a photographic camera synchronized to a video camera with a computer and viewing monitors in a unique combination that allows professional photography customers to visually determine the appro... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5971544 | Color key surface and stage A surface for use in color key composite imaging comprises a substrate including a plurality of ridges running parallel to an axis. The ridges each include a color key face disposed at an angle to the plane of the substrate. The angle is preferably greate... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5956525 | Method of measuring body measurements for custom apparel manufacturing A tailoring system and apparatus for tailoring clothing wherein body measurements are photographically recorded for computer data entry from special form fitting articles of clothing to which disposable strips of tape measures are temporarily adhesively a... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5953542 | Photographer's backdrops and methods for making same A photographer's backdrop includes a spunbonded olefin material which is prepared according to several methods. According to one method of preparing the material, the material is softened by crushing it to break down the fibers in the material and render ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5946500 | Apparatus and method for chroma replacement The present invention is a method and apparatus for background generation and chroma replacement for use with video and digital imaging that includes motion pictures, television, commercial and portrait photography. The present invention comprises a proje... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5828908 | Photo cabin The photo cabin of the invention provides a background for an image, subject lighting and possibly support for an external camera; furthermore, the photo cabin is foldable, thereby facilitating transport, handling and storage. Electrical power and signal ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5799213 | Background unfurling apparatus and method A background support system for use in a photographic studio includes a single-roller assembly upon which a number of backgrounds are mounted and from which any specific background is rapidly selected for display.... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5619299 | Photographer's backdrops and methods for making same A photographer's backdrop includes a spunbonded olefin which is prepared according to several methods. According to one method of preparing the material, the material is softened by crushing it to break down the fibers in the material and render it more s... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5589902 | Integrated automatic installation for taking photographs or sequences of photographs A photo installation having an acquisition element intended to receive the optical image of a subject desired to be photographed. The acquisition element is connected to a central processing unit for storing the optical information thus received. The inst... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5587740 | Digital photo kiosk A kiosk providing postcards at scenic attractions that includes a digital camera fixed to the housing in predetermined orientation with respect to the scenic attraction to provide an artistically composed image of that attraction that may be printed on a ... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5581401 | Portable screen assembly for use with a projector A portable screen assembly for use with a projector has a housing made up of a lower casing and an upper casing pivotally mounted on the lower casing to open or close the lower casing. The housing accommodates a roll rotatably mounted on the lower casing,... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5475460 | Photographic play set having improved lighting A play set for children that allows a child to take correctly framed, focused and illuminated photographs of dolls, action figures or the like, in a life-like play setting. A camera support frame receives a removable, standard camera and aims its lens, th... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5446515 | Automatic picture taking machine An automatic picture taking machine of the photo-booth kind has a camera within a housing and an automatic mechanism for taking the picture of a subject within a picture taking zone. For height adjustment purposes, the camera is moved bodily up and down s... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5389993 | Automated photographic backdrop apparatus Apparatus for displaying one of several backdrops for use in a photographic studio. The backdrop scenes are attached end to end to form a long web, one end of which is wound upon one shaft and the other end of which is attached to a second shaft. A roller... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5373422 | Light panels A light panel as used by photographers comprises a framework and a fabric sheet attached releasably to the framework. The framework is produced by interconnecting a plurality of elongated frame members provided at their ends with jointing elements of annu... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5235368 | Photographic studio systems A photographic studio apparatus for retaining a background sheet in a desired curvilinear configuration in relation to light sources for illumination control devices is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support stand having an elevated mount to which an... | 08/10/1993 |
