Method and apparatus for creating the illusion of moving images

Details Method and apparatus for creating the illusion of moving images Method and apparatus for creating the illusion of moving images

1980-10-27

1983-05-17

Mathews, Alan

Optics: motion pictures

Individual picture plate type

Traveling observer

40463, 40541, 40902, G03B 2500

Patent

active

043837425

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for generating an animated image when viewed from a location in motion. The apparatus comprises a series of images; and at least one illumination device for emitting light flashes adapted to illuminate the images. Ignition devices are provided for causing a light flash to be emitted each time the location has moved a distance substantially equal to the spacing between two successive images. The illumination device is fixed relative to the images and is adapted to simultaneously illuminate an entire section including the series of images.
A method of providing an animated image for viewing by a viewer at a location in motion relative to a series of stationary images. The method includes sensing the velocity of motion of the location relative to the series of images. A series of the images is illuminated for viewing from the location as the location moves past the images. The illumination device for flash illuminating the images is fixed relative to the images. The illumination device is ignited as a function of the relative velocity of the location whereby the illumination device is ignited each time the location is moved a distance equal to the spacing between the images.

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