Abstract: A method for processing image information has accessing position information associated with images, identifying a position sequence that provides a series of locations along a pathway corresponding to a subject, and displaying the images in an order of the position sequence. The position sequence is adjusted based on movement of the subject.

Abstract: A rotary image projector includes a lamp shade, a power board, a driver, and a projection module. The power board is mounted to the lamp shade. The driver is disposed in the lamp shade and electrically connected to the power board. The projection module is driven to rotate by the driver and has a luminous element, a collective lens, and at least two projection assemblies. The luminous element is electrically connected to the power board. The collective lens is spaced apart from the luminous element. Each one of the at least two projection assemblies is disposed on one of two sides of the collective lens away from the luminous element and has a positioning sleeve, a film, and at least one imaging lens. The film is mounted to the positioning sleeve. The at least one imaging lens is mounted to the positioning sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flying device (701) arranged to fly in a space and to present an image in that space, a system comprising multiple flying devices (701) for presenting an image in a space and a method for presenting an image in a space using a flying device (701), wherein the flying device (701) is arranged to fly in the space under control of a control signal, the flying device (701) comprising one or more light units (731) arranged to emit multiple light beams (711, 712, 713) a communication unit arranged to receive the control signal and a processing unit arranged to control, based on the received control signal a position of the flying device and a light output of each of the multiple beams (711, 712, 713).

Abstract: Techniques for projecting virtual images are described herein. A plane of a surface may be identified, and a virtual image is projected onto the plane of the physical surface. The virtual image is rendered at a graphical user interface of a mobile computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for producing spherical field-of-view images. In some examples, an imaging system includes a front camera having a first field-of-view (FOV) in a first direction and an optical axis that extends through the first FOV, a back camera having an optical axis that extends through the first FOV, a plurality of side cameras disposed between the front camera and the back camera, a back light re-directing reflective mirror component disposed between the back camera and plurality of side cameras, the back light re-directing reflective mirror component further disposed perpendicular to the optical axis of the back camera, and a plurality of side light re-directing reflective mirror components, each of the plurality of side cameras positioned to receive light re-directed reflected from one of the plurality of light redirecting reflective mirror components.

Abstract: Projector-based crowd coordination and messaging embodiments that separately, yet simultaneously, convey information to members of an audience in at least one part of a venue. The information conveyed to each audience member is different from the information conveyed to at least one other audience member based on their locations within the venue. In single-projector embodiments, an optical projector is mounted within the venue and projects an image onto the audience. In multiple-projector embodiments, an array of optical projectors are mounted within the venue, each of which projects an image onto the audience. In either case, for each of a plurality of prescribed locations in the audience, each optical projector projects light of a prescribed color and brightness onto the location, where the light from the projector, or projectors collectively, represents the information conveyed to an audience member or members in the location.

Abstract: A projection apparatus is provided, which includes a projector body, a first ultrasonic sensor and a second ultrasonic sensor. The projection apparatus is configured to project an image onto a screen. The first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor are disposed on the projector body. The first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor are respectively configured to measure a distance between the projector body and the screen. The projector body corrects the image in a horizontal direction through the first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic according to the measured distances. The first ultrasonic sensor and the second ultrasonic sensor are disposed on a first reference line corresponding to the first direction. The projection apparatus of the invention may provide good image quality.

Abstract: An image generating system having at least two fixed projection devices that are provided with still images which are projectable onto a surface where each projection device has a light generating source controlled by an electronic or mechanical sequencing controller to selectively illuminate each projector in a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: An image animation system having a plurality of individual image projectors focused onto a single focal area on a projection surface or medium. Angled optics, or a prism, may be used to direct the projections onto the single focal area. Individual still images are projected in a sequence to created a projected motion animation.

Abstract: A projection assembly is arranged to be added onto or built into at least one LED-unit or other light-unit of an illuminated object that has more than one LED or other light source to cause the object to be illuminated and show the object's design or appearance while also offering illumination to people. The illuminated object may include all kinds of seasonal lighting, regular light fixtures, track lights, desktop lights, and battery operated lights having more than one light-unit or LED-unit.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for and method of frequency prefiltering comprising a camera shutter capable of continuously variable illumination during a single exposure of the sensor. The shutter comprises a continuously variable exposure effector which in disposed in an image path, either in front of a lens or between a lens and a sensor. The system for frequency prefiltering further comprises a synchronization cable that synchronizes a drive system with a sensor or with film. The shutter further comprises a postfilter. The postfilter comprises a digital finite impulse response convolutional filter.

Abstract: A method of communicating with, and receiving data representative of equipment state and status from, presentation components in theatres is disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving and storing data representative of equipment status in a central computer storage unit, transmitting data representative of equipment status from each of a plurality of remote computer storage units coupled to the central computer storage unit, receiving data representative of equipment status, providing a job scheduling report, and providing fault data. The data representative of equipment status is received at each remote computer storage unit from a plurality of presentation components associated with a plurality of theatres. The a job scheduling report includes data regarding complete instances of jobs scheduled to play at shows at a first set of the plurality of theatres, and data regarding incomplete instances of jobs scheduled to play at shows at a second set of the plurality of theatres.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining equipment status based upon data representative of movie theater equipment state changes. The method includes the step of retrieving and storing data representative of theater equipment status in a central computer storage unit that includes known status data representative of a plurality of state change patterns representing known status. The method also includes the steps of receiving status data representative of a status of each of a plurality of items of theater equipment at each of a plurality of remote theater screen assemblies over a plurality of instances during a period of time, comparing a first state change pattern representative of equipment state changes in state of a theater audio processing unit to the known status data in the central computer storage unit, providing comparison data, providing alert condition data responsive to the comparison data, and receiving the comparison data and storing the comparison data.

Abstract: A system that determines a projector's true state in an automatic projection sequence. The system includes a projector in a primary display system, having a lamp for displaying visual information; and a sensor to determine the state of the lamp in the primary display system. Additionally, an interface to a secondary display system is included for sending an operational signal to the secondary display system, wherein the secondary display system operates subject to a predetermined state of the primary display system as determined by the state of the lamp in the primary display system.

Abstract: An interactive system for motion picture display of a magic show has a remote information site, such as a television station or internet web site having one of a series of cameras for recording simultaneously different views of a same motion element of a live magic show from predetermined different camera angles and a (video) recording of different views of a magic show pre-recorded simultaneously by a series of cameras set at predetermined different camera angles and television or computer for accessing at least some of the different views locally by one of line and wireless means and operable by an individual member of an audience to switch channels to switch different views for display, alternatively, on a screen, during the magic show. A view access fee can be collected. The different views may be stored on a DVD/CD or hard drive.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively positioning a first projector and a second projector to project an image through a single projection aperture. The apparatus comprises a first rail system, extending longitudinally along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis; a first platform, translationally slidable in the second axis on at least a portion of the first rail system; a second rail system, disposed on the first platform; a second platform, adapted for mounting the first projector and translationally slidable along the first axis on the second rail system; and a third platform, adapted for mounting the second projector and translationally slidable in the second axis on at least a portion of the first rail system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a substantially invisible watermark or copy-deterrent pattern within a motion picture frame that utilizes spectral image data in order to apply a pattern that is not objectionable to a viewer, but that can be sensed and recorded by a video camera device. A digital watermark or copy deterrent pattern, message, animation, or obscuring effect can be formed to identify a legally distributed copy, degrade the quality of an illegally recorded copy, or expand the storage requirements for an illegally recorded copy using this technique. The pattern is applied using some combination of UV and IR light sources just outside the visible range, displayed on the movie screen. An illegally recorded copy may bear a visible watermark or copy-deterrent pattern which can be detected upon playback. A copy-deterrent pattern can also be used to make video compression techniques less effective, requiring that an illegally recorded copy require excessive amounts of storage media.

Abstract: In a motion picture subtitle system a shutter such as a mechanical dowser, LCLV, or E/O diffuser is inserted in the optical path between the supplemental projector and the motion picture screen and synchronized to the projection of the subtitles to reduce visual artifacts and enhance the cinematic presentation. A controller is arranged to receive the subtitles from a storage medium, to provide the subtitles to the supplemental projector in synchronism with the projection of the motion picture, and to alternately cause the shutter to pass the modulated light beam during an “on” state in synchronism with the motion picture so the subtitles are superimposed at desired times on desired portions of the motion picture and cause the shutter to attenuate the light beam during an “off” state.

Abstract: A system for automating the control of movie display electronics in a cinema. The system includes a cinema controller which receives as input information regarding start times of movies and the contents of corresponding film reels. The content of the film reel contains a plurality of elements of varying durations and formats. Using the input information, the controller determines the times of play of the different elements and sends the appropriate signals to the appropriate digital cinema processor to perform format changes, sound level changes, etc. in the projection room without operator intervention.

Abstract: A system for producing virtual camera motion in a motion picture medium in which an array of cameras is deployed along a preselected path with each camera focused on a common scene. Each camera is triggered simultaneously to record a still image of the common scene, and the images are transferred from the cameras in a preselected order along the path onto a sequence of frames in the motion picture medium such as motion picture film or video tape. Because each frame shows the common scene from a different viewpoint, placing the frames in sequence gives the illusion that one camera has moved around a frozen scene (i.e., virtual camera motion). In another embodiment, a two-dimensional array of video cameras is employed. Each camera synchronously captures a series of images in rapid succession over time. The resulting array of images can be combined in any order to create motion pictures having a combination of virtual camera motion and time-sequence images.

Abstract: A film camera system, includes a housing with a front end carrying an objective, and a housing wall formed with an opening, a film magazine, and a single connecting member having at least one bore for allowing passage of a film from the film magazine into the housing via the housing opening and vice versa. The connecting member is secured to the film magazine and can be so attached to the housing that the film magazine is selectively positionable with respect to the housing in a first position essentially above the housing and in a second position essentially at the rear end of the housing, while providing a light-tight cover for the housing opening in the first and second positions of the film magazine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multiprojection system in which an image can be freely projected by plural projectors so that projected images of the plural projectors are arranged in lines longitudinally and laterally and all of the projected images become one image; an entirely enlarged image or divided images can be projected; or an individual image can be projected, which comprises each of the plural projectors being provided independently with a pan driving device and a tilt driving device so that the direction of projection can be freely changed; and having at least one of functions of changing the direction of projection, the position of a projected image, the synthesis, shape or arrangement of an image and/or the size of an image and displaying each image in a flying state to constitute a screen image system harmonized with lighting in a representation space.

Abstract: 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. Thus, all of the light output of the video projector is focused on a substantially smaller subarea of the screen. Uses of the combination of both a film projector and video projector include theft deterrence and special effects. Another aspect includes a motion picture audience monitoring system including a camera and/or microphone directed at the audience and coupled to an analysis system. The audience monitoring system can be used to obtain demographic information about the attending audience. The system can be used in conjunction with a pattern recognition system to determine such information.

Abstract: A system for producing virtual camera motion in a motion picture medium in which an array of cameras is deployed along a preselected path with each camera focused on a common scene. Each camera is triggered simultaneously to record a still image of the common scene, and the images are transferred from the cameras in a preselected order along the path onto a sequence of frames in the motion picture medium such as motion picture film or video tape. Because each frame shows the common scene from a different viewpoint, placing the frames in sequence gives the illusion that one camera has moved around a frozen scene (i.e., virtual camera motion). In another embodiment, a two-dimensional array of video cameras is employed. Each camera synchronously captures a series of images in rapid succession over time. The resulting array of images can be combined in any order to create motion pictures having a combination of virtual camera motion and time-sequence images.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing high definition cinema pictures involves the use of a plurality of filters, each capable of transmitting light in a different wavelength band, to form a plurality of superimposed image components on the cinema film during a single frame period. A similar filtering operation is carried out when the film is projected to reconstitute the original colour image. Thus, if two filers are used at each stage twice the normal frame rate can be achieved whilst still using a camera and projector operating at the normal rate.

Abstract: Motion-picture camera with a taking optics for projecting frames onto a motion-picture film, moved by means of a film transport mechanism along a film path. In addition, in the vicinity of the film path a frame-projection device (16) is located to project an additional frame (32) onto motion-picture film (3) and/or to superimpose a partial frame (36, 37) on frame (31) exposed or to be exposed by taking optics (15).

Abstract: An image acquisition system including at least two image projectors, a television camera and a modular desk for supporting the projectors and the camera wherein the image projectors are supported at predetermined locations on a tabletop supported for sliding and rotary movement so that the camera can receive projected images from a desired one of the image projectors by merely adjusting the angular position between the tabletop and a lower cabinet of the desk. The desk includes an upper cabinet having an image acquisition aperture formed therethrough and aligned with the desired one of the image projectors. The modular desk also includes a slab supported on the lower cabinet. In one embodiment of the invention a movable table supports the tabletop. In a second embodiment the tabletop is slidably and rotatably supported on a pair of spaced tracks mounted on the top surface of the slab.

Abstract: A movie changeover system (20,200,2004,400) capable of providing a real time decision tree movie presentation having a variable movie display content dependent on the viewing audience response to branching choices which occur during the course of the movie. A pair of movie projection devices (22, 24), each having an associated portion of a substantially continuous overall motion picture presentation therefrom, has stored thereon a projectable portion of the overall motion picture presentation content. A changeover shutter mechanism (26) is operatively associated with the pair of projectors (22, 24) for selectively projecting a movie display choice of one of the projectable portions from one of the pair of projectors (22, 24) in a real time continuous movie display presentation with the previous movie display portion in response to a changeover signal.

Abstract: An open air multiple screen cinema includes projection screens arranged outdoors in a circle or other arrangement about a centrally located automotive van having projection windows in alignment with the screens and housing angularly adjustable sound movie projectors directed through the windows to respective screens. A figure 8 magnetic induction loop is located within the viewing area of each screen and is electrically energized by an audio modulated current controlled by a respective movie sound projector and each of the viewers is provided with a magnetic field responsive receiver and coupled earphones so as to hear only the sound associated with the screen in the proximity of the viewer. The magnetic induction loops may be buried, at ground level, or supported overhead and may be of other configurations.

Abstract: A system for controlling the winding and exposure of film in a camera and the changing of slides in a slide projector to enable the camera to photograph the transparencies in the projector. The system includes two control units, one for responding to audio signals for controlling the operation of the camera, and the other for likewise responding to audio signals for controlling the operation of the projector. The audio signals for controlling the camera are recorded on one track of a stereo cassette tape and the signals for controlling the projector are stored on the other track and interleaved in time. A cassette tape player is coupled to the control units to alternately supply signals to one control unit and then to the other. The control units include speakers so that the audio signals may be broadcast to provide an indication to the user of the status of the photographing procedure.

Abstract: A copier has a movable housing which accommodates a support for an original to be copied, a source of illumination for the original, a lens system for forming an image of the original and a support for photosensitive material which is to receive the image. The housing has an opening in one of its sides and carries a hinged lid for lighttight sealing of the opening. A reflector is pivotally mounted inside the housing in the vicinity of the opening and can be moved between an operative position in which it intercepts the image from the lens system and an inoperative position in which it does not. When an image of normal size is required, the reflector is in its inoperative position and the image is projected onto the photosensitive material located inside the housing. When an image of large size is required, the reflector is brought into its operative position and the opening in the housing is uncovered.

Abstract: A changeover control arrangement is provided for projection apparatus to allow two identical projection apparatus with identical changeover control arrangements and interconnected by a multi-conductor changeover interconnection cable to be utilized alternately and sequentially for multi-reel presentations or other projection formats requiring the operation of more than one projection apparatus.The changeover control arrangement of each projection apparatus includes a momentary actuated changeover control switch that is interconnected over the changeover interconnection cable to activate an illumination generating source; for example, an LED device. The illumination generating source has no electrical connections to the electrical or ground reference system of the projection apparatus in which the illumination generating source is physically disposed.

Abstract: In a composite photography system of the type wherein a foreground camera photographs life-size actors and objects while a background camera photographs scenery on a life-size scale or a scale different from life-size so that when the outputs from both cameras are combined the actor or foreground objects will appear to be located in the scenery filmed by the background camera, it is crucial that the motion of the background camera be slaved to the motion of the foreground camera. The foreground camera is mounted on a yaw and pitch support mechanism which is in turn mounted on a boom that provides movement along the z axis. The boom is carried by a dolly that moves the entire assembly in the x-y plane. Sensors on the dolly detect movement along the five axes of x, y, z, yaw and pitch, and cause the background camera to move its corresponding amount.

Abstract: A rear projection viewer apparatus of the type wherein a projected image is projected towards a primary viewing screen which when in its operative viewing position forms the front of the viewer, the front viewing screen being attached to other portions of the viewer housing so that it may be moved to an inoperative position. A second rear projection screen substantially smaller than the first screen is mounted within the viewer housing in a manner where it may be moved from an inoperative position where it does not interfere with projecting to the primary viewing screen to an operative position wherein the images may be projected upon the rear thereof. Means are provided for automatically moving the small auxiliary screen from its inoperative position to its operative position in response to manual displacement of the primary viewing screen from its operative position to its inoperative position.

Abstract: A rear projection viewer apparatus of the type wherein a projected image is projected towards a primary viewing screen forming the front of the viewer, the front viewing screen being removably located with respect to other portions of the viewer housing so that it may be removed from the path of the projected images. A second rear projection screen substantially smaller than the first screen is provided. The small screen and selected portions of the viewer housing are provided with complementary structure for selectively locating the second screen at an operative position substantially normal to the projection axis and at a location therealong substantially closer to the image projecting means than the first rear projection screen when it is in its operative position.

Abstract: A visible light projection device for producing an image on a screen in a variety of angular orientations and sizes. The device includes two servo controlled prisms rotatable about two transverse axes. The prisms serve to direct an input image to a zoom lens for reprojection of the image on a suitable screen in a variety of angular positions and image sizes.

Abstract: A motion picture camera employs a mounting plate supported within the camera housing by means of sound-insulating connectors. All of the sounds-generating moving parts are supported solely on the mounting plate and all are out of contact with the camera housing. The lens, however, is mounted directly on the camera housing and is out of contact with the support plate and is thus prevented from radiating sound generated within the camera housing. An insulated double door assembly is mounted on the camera housing for access to the interior of the housing. Means accessible exteriorly of the outer door are provided for releasably locking the inner door with respect to the housing.

Abstract: 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-sensitive sensor such as a diode array or TV camera is connected to the other projector to allow a determination of the reference point. One motion system is connected to one of the projectors and the laser and another motion system is connected to the other projector and the sensor. A computer is coupled to both motion systems, the laser and the sensor so that the computer will cause the projectors to move so that the images produced by the projectors are always registered and are believable to an observer.

Abstract: A motion-picture camera has a housing provided with a chamber having a film compartment. A plate-shaped carrier is detachably mountable in this chamber and can carry one or two film cassettes, so that one cassette is located within and the other cassette is located without the film compartment. A movable cover closes an open side of the chamber.

Abstract: My invention relates to photographing scenes with standard motion picture photographic equipment in which there is a relative motion between the scene and camera with the purpose of stereoscopic viewing of the motion picture or stationary reproduction without the need for viewing aids at the eyes. The system is compatible with scenes photographed without this relative motion, where with the reproduction is viewed in conventional two dimensions.The surface of the processed film (or other appropriate media) is arrayed in a vertical plane and constrained to move horizontally around a segment of a circle of radius 2R. At the center of the film circle is a film motion compensator which can be a multi faceted mirror drum of radius R. The film is rapidly scanned about the center of this circle by a light source directed through the film and toward the center of the mirror drum.

Abstract: A multimedia motion picture and photographic slide projection control apparatus which permits a plurality of projector devices to be controlled from an operator's console. Manually operable switch means, operating through digital control means, develops a Program Command Code Word for each change in switch conditions, the control word being decoded to provide an ON/OFF response by selected projectors, as well as lamp dissolve rate response. Simultaneously, the Program Command Code Words are recorded on a magnetic tape such that when a given presentation has been developed to the satisfaction of the operator, the stored command words can be used to control the projection devices to provide repetitive performances of the same audio-visual presentation.

Abstract: A motion picture camera has a plurality of openings where a film cartridge may be selectively mounted, the film passing through the selected opening into engagement with the film drive apparatus of the camera and back to the cartridge. The various openings provide for better balance with various support arrangements for the camera, such as on the shoulder or on a tripod.

Abstract: A shutter phase lock circuit for a pair of biplane cinecameras having multiframe speeds utilized in a diagnostic X-ray system wherein the cameras are driven by polarized synchronous motors. Each of the cameras have a rotating shutter which is mechanically coupled to a commutator which has a 50% duty cycle and produces a square wave output pulse. The pulses are compared provided that the same camera speed has been selected for both cameras and in the event that two pulses are out of phase by a predetermined phase angle taking into account compensation for mechanical errors, causes an error signal pulse to be produced whose pulse width is a function of the camera speed selected.

Abstract: A single integrated machine for editing, dubbing, mixing, transferring and resolving on and with a sound motion picture film. The machine contains a first two track audio tape section, a second two track audio tape section and a film transport section including an audio stripe read head. All three of these sections are mechanically coupled together to provide a frame by frame correspondence between audio tracks and film track. The audio tracks are all electronically coupled together to permit transferring of sound from any one audio track to any other audio track on a frame by frame basis. One of the audio tracks is used as a cue track to provide cue signals for the location of scenes and for the transfer of any portion of a scene from one audio track to another selected audio track.

Abstract: A Super-8 mm. movie film with two amplitude modulated optical sound tracks, one in each margin of the film. A method for optically recording and reproducing audio information with high fidelity on a very narrow sound track. A scanning apparatus has lens and masks which accurately define and direct a light beam on the film sound track for high fidelity reproduction.

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