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System for dubbing fresh sound tracks on motion picture films
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-14
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A motion picture produced in one language is provided with a sound track having dialog in another language. A video tape recording is made of the original motion pictue in synchronization therewith and the tape drives a television display while cue information is recorded on the tape, or marked on the motion picture. The tape is played back, and the cue information is used to prompt the recording of the desired sound information, including the dialog in the other language. The recording of the sound information is done in segments and recorded along different laterally displaced longitudinal areas of the tape and juxtaposed to correspond to related image recording. When all of the dialog and other sounds correspond properly with the photographic material, the laterally displaced sound track segments are mixed and balanced to produce a continuous, properly-synchronized sound record. The synchronized sound track (in a new language) is then composed with the optical negative film of the original motion picture.
Inventors
- 👤 D White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-30 17:29
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B27/19; G11B27/28; G11B27/32; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/024; G11B27/34; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method for accomplishing a fresh sound record from a plurality of sound sources in synchronized with a dynamic visual record, as a motion picture, comprising the steps of: providing said dynamic visual image record as a video signal; recording said video signal in one track of a continuous recording medium; providing a plurality of short segments of composite audio signals representative of said sound sources for said fresh sound record; recording said short segments of audio signals in a plurality of other tracks of said conTinuous medium to obtain such short segments of audio signals in staggered relationship sequentially along said medium and in coordinated relationship to each other and to said video signal in said one track; and transferring said short segments of audio signals from said other tracks for combination as a single record, synchronized with said visual record.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method for accomplishing a fresh sound record from a plurality of sound sources in synchronized with a dynamic visual record, as a motion picture, comprising the steps of: providing said dynamic visual image record as a video signal; recording said video signal in one track of a continuous recording medium; providing a plurality of short segments of composite audio signals representative of said sound sources for said fresh sound record; recording said short segments of audio signals in a plurality of other tracks of said conTinuous medium to obtain such short segments of audio signals in staggered relationship sequentially along said medium and in coordinated relationship to each other and to said video signal in said one track; and transferring said short segments of audio signals from said other tracks for combination as a single record, synchronized with said visual record.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 1 further including the step of recording cue signals in a synchronizing track of said continuous medium and utilizing said cue signals to coordinate said audio signal in recording said audio signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said signals are magnetically recorded on said continuous medium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1 further including the steps of providing sync signals for said dynamic visual record and recording said sync signals in a sync track of said continuous medium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said step of recording said audio signal includes the step of viewing said dynamic visual record for attaining synchronization therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said audio signals is provided as a representation of a language that is foreign to that of the original sound record recorded with said dynamic visual record.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
Apparatus for sequencing and compiling audio information on a single magnetic tape for providing a motion picture sound track in synchronized relationship to a picture sequence, comprising: means for defining a plurality of recording tracks on said magnetic tape; means for recording and reproducing video signals in one of said tracks, representative of said picture sequence; means for recording and reproducing audio signals in a plurality of other of said tracks representative of said audio information; means for indicating cue information from one of said plurality of tracks; means for manifesting video and audio signals from said tracks as sound and picture; means for mixing audio signals from said plurality of other of said tracks to provide a composite audio signal; and means for recording said composite audio signal in another sound-recording track.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
133 words
Apparatus for sequencing and compiling audio information on a single magnetic tape for providing a motion picture sound track in synchronized relationship to a picture sequence, comprising: means for defining a plurality of recording tracks on said magnetic tape; means for recording and reproducing video signals in one of said tracks, representative of said picture sequence; means for recording and reproducing audio signals in a plurality of other of said tracks representative of said audio information; means for indicating cue information from one of said plurality of tracks; means for manifesting video and audio signals from said tracks as sound and picture; means for mixing audio signals from said plurality of other of said tracks to provide a composite audio signal; and means for recording said composite audio signal in another sound-recording track.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |