Patents by Inventor Robert A. Faber

Robert A. Faber has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for video camera image film simulation
    Patent number: 5335013
    Abstract: Video images are received by the present invention and processed to directly provide a video output having the appearance of a motion-picture-film-recorded image. The output of the invention may be provided directly for a television broadcast or recording on video tape. Simulation of film frames is provided by progressively scanning an imager at a rate similar to the frame rate of a motion picture film camera. Addition of filtered noise to provide the appearance of grain in photographic film and alteration of the apparent contrast provide variable artistic attributes which are adjustable for the desired film appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Robert A. Faber
  • Method and apparatus for video image film simulation
    Patent number: 4935816
    Abstract: Video signals from pre-recorded video tape or a video camera are received by the present invention and processed to provide the appearance of a motion picture film recorded image. The output of the invention may be provided directly for television broadcast or recording on video tape. Simulation of film frames is provided by summing a real time signal and delayed signals to create an interpolation of preceding and succeeding video fields. Addition of mixed, clipped and filtered noise to provide the appearance of grain in photographic film and alteration of the apparent contrast provide variable artistic attributes which are adjustable for the desired film appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Robert A. Faber
    Inventor: Robert A. Faber