Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a receiving unit, a detecting unit, and an associating unit. The receiving unit receives a captured moving image of a target person. The detecting unit detects a cue given by the target person. The associating unit associates the cue, given by the target person and detected by the detecting unit, with the moving image so that the cue will be used to designate the moving image used for evaluating the target person.

Abstract: There is provided a variable directional microphone including dynamic microphone units that is small in size and has good directional frequency response. In a variable directional microphone 1A in which a unidirectional first dynamic microphone unit (front-side unit) 1F and a second dynamic microphone unit (rear-side unit) 1R, which has substantially the same configuration as that of the front-side unit 1F and is provided with an output adjusting means of sound signal, are provided as a pair; the front-side unit 1F and the rear-side unit 1R are arranged coaxially so that the directivity axes thereof are directed to the directions 180° opposite to each other; and the output signals of the front-side unit 1F and the rear-side unit 1R are generated via a signal synthesis circuit, one rear air chamber 1b is used in common by the front-side unit 1F and the rear-side unit 1R.

Abstract: A method for modifying an audio visual recording originally produced with an original audio track of an original speaker, using a second audio dub track of a second speaker, comprising analyzing the original audio track to convert it into a continuous time coded facial and acoustic symbol stream to identify corresponding visual facial motions of the original speaker to create continuous data sets of facial motion corresponding to speech utterance states and transformations, storing these continuous data sets in a database, analyzing the second audio dub track to convert it to a continuous tune coded facial and acoustic symbol stream, using the second audio dub track's continuous time coded facial and acoustic symbol stream to animate the original speaker's face, synchronized to the second audio dub track to create natural continuous facial speech expression by the original speaker of the second dub audio track.

Abstract: A synchronous control device having a memory 101 for storing block data blocked in terms of a pre-set data amount, a clock generating circuit 102 for generating input side clocks which are based on a data rate to be synchronized, and a memory control unit 103 for generating output side clocks C.sub.out responsive to input side clocks C.sub.in from the clock generating circuit 102. The memory 101 stores the block data on the block basis, based on the input side clocks C.sub.in from the clock generating circuit 103, and outputs the stored block data based on the output side clocks C.sub.out from the memory control circuit 103. The memory control circuit 103 detects a difference between the input data volume and the output side data volume in the memory 101 for varying the speed of the output side clocks responsive to the amount of the detected difference so that the output side clocks will be synchronized with the input side clocks C.sub.in from the clock generating circuit 103.

Abstract: A microprocessor-based system for controlling the presentation of a motion picture film in a theater having sound, lens, masks, and light systems with controllers for switching between the various modes or settings of the systems. The microprocessor-based system receives, stores and outputs information relating to desired operational settings along with the various times at which these settings are to be adjusted as a function of time relative to the start of the film.

Abstract: To obtain a sound-broadened image and a clear sound-image discrimination image when producing plural kinds of sounds, the electronic musical instrument and the like provides a sound-image position control apparatus. This apparatus at least provides a signal mixing portion (e.g., matrix controller) and a virtual-speaker position control portion. The signal mixing portion mixes plural audio signals supplied from a sound source and the like in accordance with a predetermined signal mixing procedure to output plural mixed signals. To control positions of virtual speakers which are emerged as sound-producing points as if each kind of sounds is produced from each of these points, the virtual-speaker position control portion applies different delay times to each of plural mixed signals to output delayed signals as right-side and left-side audio signals to be respectively supplied to right-side and left-side speakers.

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus for apparatus for conducting a comparison of a plurality of versions of a movie which differ at least in their audio channels and for generating an editing list for an output movie on the basis of the comparison, the apparatus comprising a movie version synchronizer operative to compare a plurality of movie versions which differ at least in their audio channels and generating a signal representing the mutual synchronization of the plurality of movie versions and an output movie generator receiving the synchronization signal and operative to generate a signal representing an output movie editing list for an output movie.

Abstract: An optical sound head (L), comprising a red laser diode (11) and a inspection window (90), allowing easy functional inspection, but also simple adjustment during manufacture. The laser diode (11) and all optical (10) and electronic (20) assemblies to be adjusted to a specimen, are accommodated in a replaceable assembly (1), for easy and repeatable (A) replacement. A minimum signal-to-noise ratio for analogue sound scanning is achieved by an additional aperture (15), reducing the light intensity applied to the center of an aperture slot (8). Both apertures (8, 15) are preferably designed as unsupported, laser-cut metal sheets.

Abstract: An apparatus for optically reproducing digital speech data recorded on a motion picture film is disclosed. The digital speech data recorded on an emulsifier surface of the motion picture film is illuminated with an illuminating light from the side of a base surface of the motion picture film, and the light transmitted through the emulsifier surface is collected as an incident light by a reproducing lens. With the present apparatus, it is possible to reduce the variations in the volume of the light of the reproduced digital signals otherwise caused by the scratch of dust present on the film base surface.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for recording digital audio information using light modulation of a laser beam on cinefilm. In the invention, a laser beam of low coherence and high output is radiated from a semiconductor laser having a wide radiating area, modulated within the depth of focus of the laser beam, and then illuminated on a sound track of a cinefilm. In one embodiment the laser beam is bifurcated into first and second beams using a diffraction lattice. The invention shortens the recording time for voice data, reduces speckle noise, and eliminates the need for polarizing plates, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing the production costs of the recording apparatus.

Abstract: A data demultiplexer for separating multiplex data including at least coded video data, coded audio data, timing data indicative of a video decoding start time, timing data indicative of an audio decoding start time, and timing data indicative of a system clock reference time. The demultiplexer comprises a circuit for separating the multiplex data into the component data, and comparators for comparing input data with the reference timing data. When the timing data indicative of a video decoding start time is inputted and detected, the video data is written in a video code buffer at the maximum transfer rate. During such time period, the reference timing data indicative of the current time is monitored, and the operation of decoding the video data is started when the reference timing data has become equal to the video timing data.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for applying encoded data on the balance stripe of sound track, the data for providing information for editing an associated film without recording the data on the film. The present invention teaches an apparatus for applying code for synchronizing sound on a single strip of the sound track with an associated film. The apparatus includes a code box for generating the code, which relates the position of the film relative to the sound track. The code box is coupled to an editing flatbed for providing pulses related to the movement of the sound track. A sound module is coupled to the code box for applying the code to the balance stripe.

Abstract: Dynamic range and passband problems in cinema sound transmission are solved by using a laser disk (9) read by a laser disk player (10, 11, 12) synchronized (14) with the original sound track of the film. Problems relating to splices in the film are solved by reading the sound in advance, in storing it in a memory (13), in reading it back subsequently from the memory, and, where necessary, in causing the memory read back system to jump (24) in order to avoid reproducing sound that corresponds to images that have been removed from the film.

Abstract: A digital sound system for motion picture films employs a digital time code on the film to trigger the transfer of sound data from a digital audio store to a FIFO memory. The digital audio data is read out from the FIFO memory and played back in the theater at a constant rate, with any jumps in the digital time code handled by making a corresponding jump within the digital audio store but not in the FIFO memory. Readout from the FIFO memory and clocking of the digital-to-analog converters (DACs) used for theater playback is synchronized to the AC mains that powers the theater projector, and thus allows for an uninterrupted audio playback even if time code entries on the film are obliterated. The FIFO memory need only have enough capacity to accommodate the maximum audio store access time, and can be quite small.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring in synchronism, onto a common recording support, the images of an cinematographic film and the sound recorded during shooting on a separate support, comprises a telecine apparatus ensuring reading of the cine film. A microcomputer has an input connected to a reader of time codes borne by the cine film. A first output of the microcomputer is connected to a stage controlling the supply of an electric motor ensuring advance of the cine film in the telecine apparatus. A second output of the microcomputer is connected to a coder and a third output is connected to a first input of a comparator with two inputs of which the second input is connected to the head for reading the time codes on the magnetic tape, the output of the comparator is connected to a stage controlling supply of an electric motor of the servo-controlled magnetic tape recorder and the third output of the microcomputer is also connected to a device for recording time codes on the third track of the video tape.

Abstract: Sound is recorded on a motion picture filmstrip (20) by taking periodic samples (15) of an analog signal (13), digitizing each sample in the form of a sixteen-bit binary word (40), (41), (43), and representing each binary word on the filmstrip in the form of a group of bits (8) composed of black dots (26) and transparent spaces (28). Each dot represents a binary ZERO and each space a binary ONE. The groups of binary bits are disposed in a digitized soundtrack (8) on the filmstrip, between the visual frames (50) and the sprocket holes (54), either in lieu of or in addition to the regular analog "variable area" soundtrack (48). On the digitized soundtrack, the groups of bits are arranged in parallel rows (42) which are oriented orthogonally to the direction of elongation of the filmstrip. Each row consists of a group of starting bits (44), followed by three groups of binary bits, for the left (40), right (41) and center ( 43) audio tracks, respectively.

Abstract: Three microphone units of first order sound pressure gradient unidirectional type are disposed in a casing having front and rear portions at both sides in such a manner that the center axes of the microphone units are aligned on the same axis. Two among the three microphone units are arranged to face the front portion of the casing, and remaining one microphone unit is arranged to face the rear portion of the casing. The output signals of the three microphone units are combined at a variable ratio so that the directivity of the microphone system can widely vary from nondirectivity via first order sound pressure gradient unidirectivity to second order sound pressure gradient unidirectivity. The output signals of two microphone units used for obtaining second order sound pressure gradient unidirectivity may be respectively applied to high pass filters before being combined, and the combined signal is fed to an equalizer.

Abstract: A motion picture camera is equipped with a shutter opening angle adjusting device capable of changing the opening angle of a shutter including a plurality of concentrically disposed shutter blades form 0.degree. to a predetermined opening angle by changing on relative position of the shutter blades. The opening angle adjusting device includes a mechanism for varying the relative position of the shutter blades, a cam mechanism for actuating said varying mechanism, and a motor for exclusively actuating the cam mechanism. The adjusting device is further provided with a control device for detecting the speed of the motor and controlling the rotational speed of the motor to a substantially constant speed, whereby the camera can perform fading photography which is assured of fading time and overlap photography having a fading effect.

Abstract: Flutter in an audio signal recorded on a magnetic tape is reduced by sampling the audio at a rate determined by the frequency of a reference signal also recorded on the tape, reading the samples into respective cells of a memory, and reading out respective cells of the memory at a substantially constant rate that is independent of rapidly changing short duration variations in tape speed. The read-out rate is isolated from tape speed by introducing a time delay between the read-in and read-out of the same sample, the amount of the delay changing in accordance with differences in speed between the tape and a fixed reference. Changes in the delay between read-in and read-out of the same sample generate an error signal that is used to control the speed of the capstan motor that drives the tape past a transducer.

Abstract: A modular camera system includes a basic camera having an image forming optical system, image focal plane arrangement, and predetermined imaging and camera functions. The modular camera system further includes modules that are selectively attachable and connectable to the basic camera for providing additional camera and imaging functions and controls. The module includes appropriate module control circuitry for controlling the operation of the basic camera concerning predetermined camera and imaging functions when the module is attached to the basic camera to form the modular camera system.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for generating a low-frequency sound program for play during the performance of a motion picture film to produce a physical effect on the theater audience. Rather than to use random low-frequency noise or some other low-frequency source which is unrelated to the audible sound program, the low-frequency program is derived by shifting down in frequency a selected portion of the audible sound program. The final low-frequency program contains frequency components below 40 Hz, at least 50% of the total energy of which is derived from the shifted-down audible program. By so harmonically relating the audible and low-frequency programs, the audio/visual and vibrational sensations are perceived in a less disjointed fashion.

Abstract: The camera includes a drive arrangement for effecting transport of sound motion-picture film through the camera along a predetermined path. A recording unit is operative for recording audio information onto the sound track of the motion-picture film. A suppressing device is automatically operative for preventing the recording of sound by the recording unit when the drive arrangement is being started up at the start of the filming of a scene and when the drive arrangement is being stopped at the end of the filming of a scene, to prevent the recording on the sound track of noise and interference signals generated by the drive arrangement.

Abstract: To eliminate the recording of undesirable sounds which can occur upon stang a sound motion picture camera in which sound is recorded simultaneously as the picture is recorded, a circuit shorting switch is installed in parallel with the sound recording head, and a film transport motor control switch is arranged to function opposite to the circuit shorting switch but in cooperation with that switch to stabilize the amplifier before film movement begins.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the resynchronization of the transport of movie film (image carrier) with the movement of another information-carrying medium such as sound tape film. Speed control and synchronization signals are produced by means of sensing the sound tape movement which provides control synchronization signal, monitoring the image frames for each sequence on the movie film by means of a counter, and comparing in a coincidence circuit the image frame count signal with the signal from the sound tape. Desynchronization of the movie film and tape is indicated by the absence of a predetermined relationship between the number of image frames in a given sequence and the signal from the sound tape, whereupon the coincidence circuit energizes an appropriate control means via a switching mechanism, such as a gate circuit, which produces a resynchronization of the film and the sound tape.

Abstract: A movie sound camera wherein the motor for the sound shaft of the sound recording unit is started by a self-arresting rotary programming device prior to completion of the circuit of a sound amplifier, and the circuit of the amplifier is completed prior to starting of the motor for the pull down in response to movement of camera release from the idle position. When the release is returned to the idle position, the programming device automatically arrests the motor for the pull-down prior and the motor for the sound shaft subsequent to opening of the amplifier circuit. The programming device further controls the sequence in which the film is pressed against the sound shaft and biased against the second recording head of the recording unit in response to movement of release from the idle position. The programming device forms part of a control unit and is rotated by a motor which is started in response to movement of release to or from the idle position.

Abstract: A special effects system for simulating physical sensations in an audience during the presentation of a motion picture. Relatively high intensity, very low frequency random noise is acoustically coupled to a theater space to produce psychological and physiological sensations, much as earthquake movements, in the audience. The special effects are controlled by a control sub-channel which is either frequency multiplexed onto a conventional optical audio track or, in a magnetic stripe film format, the control sub-channel is placed on an accompanying optical track. The presence and amplitude of two control frequencies in the sub-channel are detected and logically combined, providing four separate digital function control signals and two analog control signals which are variable in amplitude.

Abstract: An audio visual reproduction apparatus utilizing an improved tape and film cartridge which is completely enclosed to be tamper-proof and to be used by inexperienced personnel. The cartridge includes transparent apertures therein for projecting light therethrough to view slide films on an endless disc within the cartridge. A dual track magnetic tape on an endless spool provides audio messages corresponding to the slides to be viewed and control signals for switching the slides to correspond with messages. The reproduction apparatus includes a single drive unit which drives the endless tape and film disc through a slip friction type drive. A cooperating brake insures that the film will be held stationary as the message is being played and allows for change in film through the tape drive upon the presence of a control signal to indicate requirement for switching. The tape, drive and brake are accessable through an aperture in the case covered by a removable shutter.

Abstract: A motion picture camera capable of recording sound simultaneously with film exposure and capable of carrying out fade-out as well as fade-in operations. A control is provided for automatically reducing the audio level during a fade-out operation and for automatically increasing the audio level during a fade-in operation.

Abstract: A switch adapted to cooperate with the pull-down claw of a silent movie camera for transmitting an electrical signal each time a frame of movie film is advanced past the shutter of the camera includes an insulating base adapted to be positioned within the film receiving compartment of a movie camera so as to fit around the film gate, the base having a grounding contact arm engaging the gate so as to be grounded through the camera and a contact finger insulated from the gate and disposed for intermittent engagement with the reciprocating pull-down claw which serves to close the switch each time a frame of film is advanced past the shutter.

Abstract: A special effects system for simulating physical sensations in an audience during the presentation of a motion picture. Relatively high intensity, very low frequency random noise is acoustically coupled to a theater space to produce psychological and physiological sensations, much as earthquake movements, in the audience. The special effects are controlled by a control sub-channel which is either frequency multiplexed onto a conventional optical audio track or, in a magnetic stripe film format, the control sub-channel is placed on an accompanying optical track. The presence and amplitude of two control frequencies in the sub-channel are detected and logically combined, providing four separate digital function control signals and two analog control signals which are variable in amplitude.