Optics: motion pictures – Special effects – Animation
Reexamination Certificate
2002-05-21
2004-09-21
Adams, Russell (Department: 2851)
Optics: motion pictures
Special effects
Animation
C359S463000, C353S007000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06795159
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a mechanism used to aid in the alignment of lenticular material with an image where the image is comprised of combined exposures to create multiple perspectives for three-dimensional and animation effects.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Photographs taken with multiple lenses produce a print on photographic image stock that contains multiple images, often referred to as multi-view or integral images. Such a print can be used with an appropriate viewing device such as lenticular material to create a three-dimensional or animation effect. Additionally, multiple exposures taken from different angles with a single lens can be combined digitally such that normally printed computer output can contain the multiple perspectives needed to produce the autostereoscopic or animation effect. Software to produce the combination of exposures is commercially available. It is necessary, however, to have precise registration of the viewing material with the image stock or with the computer produced print in order that the three-dimensional or animation effect is properly produced. Hereinafter, the words “image stock” are used to include any combination of exposures whether produced on photographic image stock or on computer print material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention provides a mechanism to move viewing material relative to image stock containing an image with combined exposures in order that correct horizontal and vertical alignment of the viewing material with the image can be obtained. Once alignment is complete the invention allows removal of the viewing material so that cement can be placed on the viewing material and/or image material or so that a dry pressure sensitive adhesive material can be exposed. The invention then allows replacement of the viewing material onto the image stock with the same correct alignment that had been previously obtained so that the image stock and viewing material can be bound together thereby producing a finished product with the viewing component and the image component properly aligned for three-dimensional or animation effect.
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Adams Russell
Rohrer Charles E.
Smith Arthur A
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