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Method and apparatus for producing animated motion pictures
Assignee: INSTRUCTIONAL DYNAMICS
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Filing: 1970-10-29
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1990-10-29
Abstract
Abstract An electrical-optical system for displaying background images, superimposing manually generated animated drawings electronically on such background images, and recording the composite double images on a movie film. The background images initially are reproduced optically or electronically in order to superimpose the animated drawings thereon in exact registration. The background images recorded on the movie film are made by direct optical projection to avoid distortion produced within the electronic system.
Inventors
- 👤 L Reiffel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:07
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; G03B15/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A system for producing animated motion pictures comprising: a. means for providing a series of background images; b. display means for viewing said background images; c. means for generating a series of electrical signals representative of a drawing; d. means to convert said electrical signals to a visual display on said display means For viewing said background image which visual display is viewable by the operator in registration with the background image; e. means for forming composite images of said electrical signal generated visual display and said background images; and f. means to record in optical form said composite images.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A system for producing animated motion pictures comprising: a. means for providing a series of background images; b. display means for viewing said background images; c. means for generating a series of electrical signals representative of a drawing; d. means to convert said electrical signals to a visual display on said display means For viewing said background image which visual display is viewable by the operator in registration with the background image; e. means for forming composite images of said electrical signal generated visual display and said background images; and f. means to record in optical form said composite images.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said means for generating said series of electrical signals comprises a visually transparent potentiometric plate and a probe member coacting therewith for drawing thereon whereby electrical signals representative of the coordinates of the position of plate-probe interaction are generated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 2 and including electrical image reproduction means positioned directly underneath said potentiometric plate said reproduction means being operable for reproducing a visual image from said electrical signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 2 and including tape recording/playback means adapted to record/playback said series of electrical signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 3 including a second display means being operable for reproducing a visual image from said electrical signals and being positioned whereby said visual images presented thereon are photographable by a motion picture camera.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said optical means to record said composite image is a motion picture camera.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 6 including a motion picture projector and an electrical run-time indicator interconnecting said projector and said motion picture camera to control the double exposure of the background images in correct registration with the drawings photographed by said motion picture camera.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said means for forming composite images of said visual display and said background images includes a partially reflecting mirror for reflecting said background images onto said potentiometric plate whereby the operator is able to view composite images through said mirror.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
96 words
A system for producing animated motion pictures comprising: a. means for providing a series of background images; b. display means for viewing said background images; c. means for generating a series of electrical signals representative of a drawing; d. means to convert said electrical signals to a visual display on said display means for viewing said background image which visual display is viewable by the operator in registration with the background image; e. means to optically record the visual display resulting from said electrical signals and to photographically combine said visual display with said background images.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
96 words
A system for producing animated motion pictures comprising: a. means for providing a series of background images; b. display means for viewing said background images; c. means for generating a series of electrical signals representative of a drawing; d. means to convert said electrical signals to a visual display on said display means for viewing said background image which visual display is viewable by the operator in registration with the background image; e. means to optically record the visual display resulting from said electrical signals and to photographically combine said visual display with said background images.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |