Patents Assigned to Lightcraft Technology, LLC
  • SPECTATOR VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190358547
    Abstract: A system which enables third person observation of an AR or VR player and their interaction with the virtual environment, including a separate live action spectator camera, a system to track that camera, and a system to integrate the live action and virtual images in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: LIGHTCRAFT TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip R. Mass, Winston C. Tao
  • Hybrid precision tracking
    Patent number: 9171379
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are through-the-lens tracking systems and methods which can enable sub-pixel accurate camera tracking suitable for real-time set extensions. That is, the through-the-lens tracking can make an existing lower precision camera tracking and compositing system into a real-time VFX system capable of sub-pixel accurate real-time camera tracking. With this enhanced level of tracking accuracy the virtual cameras can be used to register and render real-time set extensions for both interior and exterior locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Lightcraft Technology LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip R. Mass
  • Automatic tracking matte system
    Patent number: 9014507
    Abstract: A system for generating automatically tracking mattes that rapidly integrates live action and virtual composite images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Lightcraft Technology LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip R. Mass
  • AUTOMATIC TRACKING MATTE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140218358
    Abstract: A system for generating automatically tracking mattes that rapidly integrates live action and virtual composite images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Lightcraft Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Phillip R. Mass
  • Methods and systems for calibrating an adjustable lens
    Patent number: 8310663
    Abstract: A system for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens is disclosed. The system includes a camera and a calibration target. Methods for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Lightcraft Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip R. Mass
  • Method and apparatus for an automated background lighting compensation system
    Patent number: 7999862
    Abstract: A system and method for removing background lighting variations from an image. The method includes capturing at least one first image including a first background and a subject wherein the at least one first image includes at least one background lighting variation, creating a virtual background model of the first background, creating a virtual background image that is substantially similar to the first background, and generating an output comprising at least one first image with at least one background lighting variation removed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Lightcraft Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip Mass
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CALIBRATING AN ADJUSTABLE LENS
    Publication number: 20110026014
    Abstract: A system for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens is disclosed. The system includes a camera and a calibration target. Methods for calculating intrinsic properties and an entry pupil location of an adjustable camera lens are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Lightcraft Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Newton Eliot Mack, Philip R. Mass