Abstract: There are described herein systems and methods for producing and distributing personalized photographic souvenirs for spectators of an event. Equipment well-known in the art is used to take photographs of performers at the event, and to scan images or take photos of items representative of the event, for example a ticket stub, advertisement, or team names and logos. In addition, at least one pan-and-tilt camera system, also well-known in the art, is used to take an orderly, indexed series of photos of the spectators such that substantially every spectator will appear in at least one spectator photo. The spectator photos are indexed according to a predetermined mapping algorithm which maps a particular location of the venue to a virtual sector. Individual souvenirs are then created at the venue in a centralized processing location, by organizing and combining a spectator photo with the other photos and/or scanned images.

Abstract: There are described herein systems and methods for producing and distributing personalized photographic souvenirs for spectators of an event. Equipment well-known in the art is used to take photographs of performers at the event, and to scan images or take photos of items representative of the event, for example a ticket stub, advertisement, or team names and logos. In addition, at least one pan-and-tilt camera system, also well-known in the art, is used to take an orderly, indexed series of photos of the spectators such that substantially every spectator will appear in at least one spectator photo. The spectator photos are indexed according to a predetermined mapping algorithm which maps a particular location of the venue to a virtual sector. Individual souvenirs are then created at the venue in a centralized processing location, by organizing and combining a spectator photo with the other photos and/or scanned images.

Abstract: There are described herein systems and methods for producing and distributing personalized photographic souvenirs for spectators of an event. Equipment well-known in the art is used to take photographs of performers at the event, and to scan images or take photos of items representative of the event, for example a ticket stub, advertisement, or team names and logos. In addition, at least one pan-and-tilt camera system, also well-known in the art, is used to take an orderly, indexed series of photos of the spectators such that substantially every spectator will appear in at least one spectator photo. The spectator photos are indexed according to a predetermined mapping algorithm which maps a particular location of the venue to a virtual sector. Individual souvenirs are then created at the venue in a centralized processing location, by organizing and combining a spectator photo with the other photos and/or scanned images.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a memorabilia card in the form of a substrate having an image surface and wherein the image surface typically includes an action image of a famous figure. An example is a baseball batter in the act of batting a ball. There further is provided a miniature replica of an item used by the personality at a memorable event and which replica item is made from an item used by the personality at the memorable event. An example is a miniature bat adhered to the image surface in the position where an image of the bat normally would appear, and which is made from the bat used by the personality at a memorable event, such as a particular home run. The card further preferably includes the name of the personality and a certification of the authenticity of the item.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a memorabilia card in the form of a substrate having an image surface and wherein the image surface typically includes an action image of a famous figure. An example is a baseball batter in the act of batting a ball. There further is provided a miniature replica of an item used by the personality at a memorable event and which replica item is made from an item used by the personality at the memorable event. An example is a miniature bat adhered to the image surface in the position where an image of the bat normally would appear, and which is made from the bat used by the personality at a memorable event, such as a particular home run. The card further preferably includes the name of the personality and a certification of the authenticity of the item.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a new form of print media product which provides enhanced realism through a three-dimensional effect. It includes a master sheet or card having a background picture, along with a picture of a person or an object printed or disposed on a substrate and which substrate is directly adhered to the surface of the card to provide a substantially continuous profile edge around the picture and which edge preferably is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the background picture. This arrangement enables a shadow to exist along this profile edge and to give an enhanced three-dimensional effect. In the case of a trading card, the reverse side preferably has detailed biographical information and detailed life sports statistics. In alternative embodiments, the profile item formed by the picture and its substrate can be removable from another object such as a magazine cover.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a new form of card of the trading card type which provides a three-dimensional effect. The card includes a master sheet or card having a background picture, along with an action picture of a person printed or disposed on a substrate and which substrate is directly bonded to the surface of the card to provide a substantially continuous profile edge around the picture and which edge preferably is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the background picture. This arrangement enables a shadow to exist along this profile edge and to give an enhanced three-dimensional effect. The reverse side of the trading card preferably has detailed biographical information, detailed life sports statistics and a family picture or likeness. An alternative embodiment includes providing a profile picture of a person on a substrate and preferably with a pin on-the reverse side to enable the same to be worn on clothing.