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7488079 System and method for projecting images onto a moving screen  
A shaped screen rotates through one or more projected images of two or more projectors operating simultaneously, resulting in a dynamic, kinetic image surface which may be viewed equally well from...
7411604 Synchronization of a stereoscopic camera  
A method for synchronizing the recordings of two video cameras which are operated in parallel for the three-dimensional representation of an image sequence includes fading a light signal into the...
7321374 Method and device for the generation of 3-D images  
A method for generating three-dimensional images based on a sequence of two-dimensional images is characterized by the steps of: analyzing a two-dimensional image with respect to its scene type,...
7242422 Circuit and method for decoding color code of a 3D display  
A circuit and a method for decoding a color code of a 3D display. The color code decoding circuit is built into an on-screen display of a circuit in a display. The color code decoding circuit has...
7131728 Method and apparatus for displaying information in automotive application using a laser projection display  
An image projector is supported by a vehicle to project a two-dimensional image on a projection surface, such as a portion of a windshield, an instrument panel, or a seat back, within the vehicle,...
7116323 Method of hidden surface reconstruction for creating accurate three-dimensional images converted from two-dimensional images  
An exemplary method of reconstructing a hidden surface area in an image includes the steps of: identifying a separation pixel gap in an image resulting from a repositioning of image pixels to...
6907139 Three-dimensional image capturing device  
A three-dimensional image-capturing device comprises a first and second CCD and a first and second photographing lens. The texture or still image of a subject is captured by the first CCD through...
6819459 Film scanning and filing  
A scanning device optically scans picture information and further information provided on an original film and makes the information available as digitized data, the scanned information not being...
6784885 Method and apparatus for three-dimensional parallax drawing  
A three dimensional parallax drawing system for use in three dimensional graphics or virtual reality is disclosed. The parallax drawing system includes a three dimensional address generator which...
6714173 Three dimensional screen display  
A screen display apparatus is capable of visually presenting to a viewer E a secondary image 30 (virtual image and/or a real image) as an “inclined” a primary image (subject) 10, and is...
6510244 Method and system for acquiring a three-dimensional shape description  
Method for acquiring a three-dimensional shape or image of a scene, wherein a predetermined pattern of lines is projected onto the scene and the shape is acquired on the basis of relative distances...
6449004 Electronic camera with oblique view correction  
An electronic camera is provided with an image pickup device for photoelectrically picking up a light image of an object to generate image data, an oblique angle information provider for providing...
6445366 Stereoscopic display  
A thin stereoscopic display which enables plural persons to simultaneously observe stereoscopic images includes a color liquid crystal plate for displaying stereo-pairs composed of left and right...
6392689 System for displaying moving images pseudostereoscopically  
A system for displaying moving images from image information, e.g. on videotape or disk, in the form of a series of image frames to be displayed sequentially over a period of time. The image...
6353508 Polarizing fresnel enhanced apparent depth viewing screens and systems  
A novel system and method for viewing optical images with enhanced apparent depth is disclosed. The present invention utilizes the combined effects of a polarizing layer and a magnifying layer to...
6178043 Multiview three-dimensional image display system  
A multiview three-dimensional image display system comprises an image projection screen, two image generation components, a bifold mirror, an spatial light modulator, and projection optics. Each of...
6091419 3-D parallax drawing system and related method  
A three dimensional parallax drawing system for use in three dimensional graphics or virtual reality is disclosed. The parallax drawing system includes a three dimensional address generator which...
6078352 Stereoscopic viewing device and stereoscopic viewing method  
This invention concerns a stereoscopic viewing device and a stereoscopic viewing method, and makes it possible to provide a satisfactory stereoscopic image without increasing of the quantity of...
5883695 Method and apparatus for producing stereoscopic images with single sensor  
Method and apparatus for producing stereoscopic images for motion picture or TV using a single sensor or camera and a single lens. In carrying out the method of the invention, the camera lens is...
5864360 Multi-eye image pick-up apparatus with immediate image pick-up  
In a multi-eye image pick-up apparatus, an optical axis angle controller sets the optical axes of first and second video camera portions at predetermined optical axis angles when a power supply...
5808664 Method of converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images  
A method of converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images by producing from a two-dimensional image signal a first image signal which forms a basis and a second image signal...
5777666 Method of converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images  
In the present invention, two-dimensional images are converted into three-dimensional images by producing from a two-dimensional image signal a main image signal and a sub-image signal delayed from...
5751927 Method and apparatus for producing three dimensional displays on a two dimensional surface  
A process is used to produce the visual perception of spatial structure through manipulations of images displayed on an essentially flat screen. The same images are presented simultaneously to both...
5727078 Process for estimating disparity between the monoscopic images making up a sterescopic image  
A process for estimating disparity between images of a stereoscopic image by carrying out a hierarchical decomposition of each monoscopic image (Ir(t), Il(t)), by levels of resolution in order to...
5699443 Method of judging background/foreground position relationship between moving subjects and method of converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images  
The present invention relates to a method of judging the back-and-forth positional relationship between subjects. Amounts of horizontal movement of the subjects which are detected for detecting...
5682437 Method of converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images  
The present invention relates to a method of converting 2D images into 3D images by producing from a 2D image signal a main image signal and a sub-image signal delayed from the main image signal....
5650815 Method and apparatus for generating a three-dimensional effect for two dimensional images  
A method and apparatus for creating an illusion of depth when viewing moving pictures projected on a plane surface. Glasses to worn by a viewer when viewing the moving pictures have the property of...
5596421 Optical disk recorder for video signals and an optical disk for use therein  
A video recorder for recording a video signal having one frame period and having a high resolution such as a high definition television signal. The video signal in a frame period is divided into...
5526039 Relativity stereo scan  
An observation technique for observing relativistic phenomena by time-like eparated viewing, so as to achieve the enhanced perception as a relativistic phenomena, and its simulation technique. The...
5488510 Enhanced depth perception viewing device for television  
The optical viewing device for enhanced depth perception of images on a television screen comprises a hollow body of generally rectangular shape having a rectangular opening at the front, opaque...
5420626 Enhanced optimization of simulated 3-D effect through camera technique  
An apparatus for optimization of a simulated three-dimensional effect for film or video when constancy of the effect is desired. The apparatus comprises at least one arcuate support rail. A trolley...
5361100 Apparatus and method for transforming a video image into a three dimensional video image with shadows  
There is described a video special effects apparatus 1 comprising: transforming means 2, 10, 12, 14 for mapping an input video image (FIG. 3A) onto a three-dimensional surface (FIG. 3B) to form a...
5349378 Context independent fusion of range and intensity imagery  
A method and apparatus for fusion of three dimensional data due to an active optical triangulation based vision sensor, and two-dimensional data obtained from an independent TV camera. The two...
5341168 Method and system for receiving and transferring images in three dimensions  
An optical system provides for receiving and transferring an image in three dimensions. The system includes at least two non-reflecting first receiving mirrors being disposed in a V-shaped...
5291297 Illustion creating apparatus comprising a housing and a CRT  
An apparatus for creating an illusion in which a setting is superimposed around a real image rather a reflected image being superimposed into the middle of the setting as is traditionally the case....
5283640 Three dimensional television camera system based on a spatial depth signal and receiver system therefor  
A three-dimensional television camera system based on a spatial depth signal and receiver system therefor is disclosed wherein a video depth signal is generated in spatial synchronization with the...
5282029 Optimization of simulated 3-D effect through camera technique  
Apparatus for optimization of a simulated three-dimensional effect for film or video includes at least one arcuate support rail and a trolley carrying a remotely controlled variable speed motor for...
5151821 System and devices for time delay 3D  
This invention relates to the production of 3-D TV or motion pictures using novel electro-opto-mechanical devices. The system utilizes a continuous panning camera. The images are viewed through...
4994898 Color television system for processing signals from a television camera to produce a stereoscopic effect  
A color television or video system for processing signals from a television camera, in which a number of different signals corresponding to images of different colors give rise to different color...
4966436 Apparatus for obtaining images for use in displaying a three-dimensional  
A method is provided for obtaining images for use in displaying a three-dimensional illusion which includes the step of obtaining first and second images of a subject volume having foreground and...
4941041 Pulfrich illusion turntable  
A method is disclosed that simplifies and makes practical the utilization of the Pulfrich illusion for converting 2-D live television and videotapes into 3-D with or without using shaded lenses, by...
4809065 Interactive system and related method for displaying data to produce a three-dimensional image of an object  
A system for displaying data to produce a three-dimensional image, and interactively modifying and transforming the data and the resultant image in response to user commands comprises control...
4791478 Position indicating apparatus  
An apparatus for indicating the position of an object in a three dimensional space is described. The apparatus includes a video arrangement for producing a stereoscopic image of a scene including...
4757626 Display apparatus  
A display apparatus includes a mechanism for storing images on a plurality of partially transparent sheets. Each sheet includes several rows of graphic material separated by rows of transparent...
4751446 Lookup table initialization  
In a display system for a data processing system color words for display at sequential pixels are obtained by addressing a lookup table memory with addresses obtained from a bit map display memory....
4714319 Apparatus for relief illusion  
A means and method of generating disparate information for imparting depth perception to an image. An image is formed with a shadow from a plurality of energy sources. The energy sources each...
4709263 Stereoscopic imaging apparatus and methods  
A stereoscopic process for providing three dimensional viewing through a conventional television comprising the steps of receiving video signals having chromatic aberration, modifying said video...
4672435 Observation and reconnaissance system for armored vehicles  
An observation and reconnaissance system to improve the all-around automatic vision in an armored vehicle. The system is equipped with an image device mounted on a telescope mast or the like...
4641177 Process and device for producing a screen image with a three-dimensional effect in a television receiver  
A process for producing a television receiver screen image which appears three-dimensional when viewed through anaglyphic eye glasses, the image being produced from monoscopic image signals...
4607255 Three dimensional display using a varifocal mirror  
A three dimensional display utilizes a varifocal vibrating mirror which reflects the screen on a CRT. The varifocal mirror is vibrated at a rate synchronous with creation of frames on the point...
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