Patents Assigned to Lifetouch, Inc.
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Publication number: 20200334803Abstract: Devices and methods for evaluating at least one photograph during a photography session are described. In some instances, a camera may be used to capture images during a photography session and a computing device may be used to identify a portrait order specification for the photography session including a set of required photographs, each having associated required criteria. The computing device may evaluate the images and determine whether the images can be associated with any of the required photographs based on features included in the images being associated with the required criteria of the required photographs. The images associated with required photographs may be displayed, and a determination of whether the images qualify as a required photograph may be made using a graphical user interface, or may be made automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Leo Cyrus, Keith Benson
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Publication number: 20200320673Abstract: A method and device for generating a composite group image from subgroup images is provided. Subgroup images, each having a common background, are accessed. The boundaries of a subgroup area within each of the subgroup images is determined. At least one horizontal and at least one vertical shift factor is determined using the determined boundaries. An arrangement for the subgroup images based on the at least one horizontal and the at least one vertical shift factor is generated. The composite group image is generated by blending the subgroup images arranged in the arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Benson
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Publication number: 20200014882Abstract: A method of tracking digital images includes inputting data identifying a subject of an image into a camera, acquiring an image with the camera, and storing the image and the inputted data, as metadata, in an image file when the image is acquired. The method can be implemented using a scanner, a digital camera, and a data processor. The scanner obtains the identifying data and transmits the data to the camera. The camera obtains digital images and embeds the data into digital image files encoding the digital images. The identifying data has a format different from any of the formats processable by the digital camera. The data processor converts the format of the identifying data to one of the plurality of formats processable by the digital camera loads the converted information into the digital camera as metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Holmes
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Patent number: 10527909Abstract: A photography system includes a lighting system configured to provide a lighting scene that is diffused and is artistically desirable. The system includes an array of light panels configured to simulate a wall of windows that receive natural, diffused, and consistent sunlight, such as a large window facing the north. The light panels can operate in various modes of operation, such as a continuous light mode a strobe light mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Brent Peterson, Michael Surma
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Patent number: 10477184Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a depth and position detection device. The digital camera is configured to capture a digital image of a subject. The depth and position detection device scans the subject and determines three-dimensional locations of the subject and any other objects within the field of view. The depth and position detection device also determines locations of body points of the subject. The depth and position information can then be mapped to the digital image.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Surma, Jolinda K. Conzemius
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Patent number: 10474006Abstract: A photography system provides a photography station which can be conveniently set up and provides consistent quality of photographs regardless of ambient conditions. The system includes a digital camera, a ring flash, and a tent providing a subject space for arranging the subject during photography. The tent is configured to surround the subject to at least partially isolate the subject from the surroundings. The system further includes a background unit arranged within the tent to allow for subsequent background replacement processing.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Haim Ariav, Timothy Lindabury, Peter J. Origlio
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Patent number: 10349029Abstract: A photographic scene replacement system includes a photographic scene with a detectable pattern. The system operates to capture a digital photograph of a subject and the photographic scene having the detectable pattern with a digital camera when the subject is arranged between the digital camera and the photographic scene. The system also operates to process the digital photograph at least in part by automatically detecting the detectable pattern in the digital photograph, to distinguish the subject from the photographic scene in the digital photograph.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Benson
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Patent number: 10341603Abstract: A method of tracking digital images includes inputting data identifying a subject of an image into a camera, acquiring an image with the camera, and storing the image and the inputted data, as metadata, in an image file when the image is acquired. The method can be implemented using a scanner, a digital camera, and a data processor. The scanner obtains the identifying data and transmits the data to the camera. The camera obtains digital images and embeds the data into digital image files encoding the digital images. The identifying data has a format different from any of the formats processable by the digital camera. The data processor converts the format of the identifying data to one of the plurality of formats processable by the digital camera loads the converted information into the digital camera as metadata.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Holmes
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Publication number: 20190196302Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Trygve D. Peterson
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Patent number: 10274811Abstract: An edge light device of the present disclosure creates edge light effects, such as spectral highlight or artistic effect, on a subject. The edge light device emits light to provide an illumination zone which can be generally out of the field of view of the camera. The edge light device includes a housing having features for controlling light to create edge light effects on a subject. In certain examples, the housing provides a light blocker for concentrating light toward the subject and blocking the light from illuminating the other areas, such as the camera, in the photography station. The housing further includes at least one aperture that cooperates with the light blocker and defines a light passage through which the light is directed toward the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Trygve D. Peterson
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Publication number: 20190068844Abstract: A photographic processing system in which subject and other data is stored and such data is automatically linked to photographs taken using either a film or digital camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Holmes
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Publication number: 20180307121Abstract: A photography system provides a photography station which can be conveniently set up and provides consistent quality of photographs regardless of ambient conditions. The system includes a digital camera, a ring flash, and a tent providing a subject space for arranging the subject during photography. The tent is configured to surround the subject to at least partially isolate the subject from the surroundings. The system further includes a background unit arranged within the tent to allow for subsequent background replacement processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Haim Ariav, Timothy Lindabury, Peter J. Origlio
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Patent number: 10110792Abstract: A method of illuminating a subject during photography is disclosed. The method includes illuminating a background lighting system during a first image capture, illuminating a subject lighting system during a second image capture, and illuminating the background lighting system during a third image capture. The time from the first image capture to the third image capture is less than about 100 milliseconds. Also disclosed is a method for generating a composite mask of a subject, including receiving the three images, determining any movements of the subject between the first and third images, estimating an intermediate position of the subject during the second image, and generating a composite mask at the estimated intermediate position.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Benson
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Publication number: 20180234659Abstract: A method of tracking digital images includes inputting data identifying a subject of an image into a camera, acquiring an image with the camera, and storing the image and the inputted data, as metadata, in an image file when the image is acquired. The method can be implemented using a scanner, a digital camera, and a data processor. The scanner obtains the identifying data and transmits the data to the camera. The camera obtains digital images and embeds the data into digital image files encoding the digital images. The identifying data has a format different from any of the formats processable by the digital camera. The data processor converts the format of the identifying data to one of the plurality of formats processable by the digital camera loads the converted information into the digital camera as metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Holmes
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Patent number: 10013784Abstract: An assembled group image is generated from subject images. Each of the subject images is associated with height data for the subject in the image. The height data is used to position the subject images in the assembled group image to provide a natural appearance. Shadows can also be added to the assembled group image.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Breckenridge, Eric J. Runquist, Michael J. Surma, Earl John Adolphi
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Publication number: 20180167595Abstract: A photographic scene replacement system includes a photographic scene with a detectable pattern. The system operates to capture a digital photograph of a subject and the photographic scene having the detectable pattern with a digital camera when the subject is arranged between the digital camera and the photographic scene. The system also operates to process the digital photograph at least in part by automatically detecting the detectable pattern in the digital photograph, to distinguish the subject from the photographic scene in the digital photograph.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Benson
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Patent number: 9924128Abstract: A method of tracking digital images includes inputting data identifying a subject of an image into a camera, acquiring an image with the camera, and storing the image and the inputted data, as metadata, in an image file when the image is acquired. The method can be implemented using a scanner, a digital camera, and a data processor. The scanner obtains the identifying data and transmits the data to the camera. The camera obtains digital images and embeds the data into digital image files encoding the digital images. The identifying data has a format different from any of the formats processable by the digital camera. The data processor converts the format of the identifying data to one of the plurality of formats processable by the digital camera loads the converted information into the digital camera as metadata.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Jon A. Holmes
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Patent number: 9838661Abstract: A photographic scene replacement system includes a photographic scene with a detectable pattern. The system operates to capture a digital photograph of a subject and the photographic scene having the detectable pattern with a digital camera when the subject is arranged between the digital camera and the photographic scene. The system also operates to process the digital photograph at least in part by automatically detecting the detectable pattern in the digital photograph, to distinguish the subject from the photographic scene in the digital photograph.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Keith A. Benson
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Patent number: 9353928Abstract: A reflective lighting system for illuminating a subject includes a diffusion panel and a reflector. The diffusion panel is arranged and configured to be illuminated by a light source. The reflector is arranged and configured to receive light from the diffusion panel and redirect the light toward the subject.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Trygve David Peterson
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Patent number: D852260Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Lifetouch Inc.Inventor: Trygve D. Peterson