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Method and apparatus for editing motion picture film and synchronized sound
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-05-07
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Granted: 1996-04-09
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Expires: 2013-05-07
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for applying encoded data on the balance stripe of sound track, the data for providing information for editing an associated film without recording the data on the film. The present invention teaches an apparatus for applying code for synchronizing sound on a single strip of the sound track with an associated film. The apparatus includes a code box for generating the code, which relates the position of the film relative to the sound track. The code box is coupled to an editing flatbed for providing pulses related to the movement of the sound track. A sound module is coupled to the code box for applying the code to the balance stripe.
Inventors
- 👤 Nancy E. Frazen
- 👤 Gary Jacobson
- 👤 Roberto Santucci-Filho
- 👤 Rick Sparr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:57
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B27/34; G03; G03B; G03B31/00; G03B31/04; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/028; G11B2220/00; G11B2220/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of applying encoded data on a balance stripe of a sound track media, said sound track media having at least said balance stripe and a single stripe, the single stripe for sound information, said method comprising the steps of: transmitting said encoded data to a transducer, said encoded data relating to positioning of said sound track media relative to frames of a separate associated film media, said encoded data providing information for editing said associated film media without recording said encoded data on said associated film media; passing at least a portion of said balance stripe in close proximity to said transducer; and applying said encoded data to said balance stripe through use of said transducer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A method of applying encoded data on a balance stripe of a sound track media, said sound track media having at least said balance stripe and a single stripe, the single stripe for sound information, said method comprising the steps of: transmitting said encoded data to a transducer, said encoded data relating to positioning of said sound track media relative to frames of a separate associated film media, said encoded data providing information for editing said associated film media without recording said encoded data on said associated film media; passing at least a portion of said balance stripe in close proximity to said transducer; and applying said encoded data to said balance stripe through use of said transducer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method, as recited in claim 1, wherein said transducer applies said encoded data to said balance stripe electromagnetically.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method, as recited in claim 1, wherein said encoded data is position data based on distance from a synchronization mark.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method, as recited in claim 1, wherein said encoded data is related to synchronization of said sound track media with respect to said associated film media.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method, as recited in claim 1, further comprising the step of reading said encoded data applied from said balance stripe through use of said transducer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a recording device having a first transducer for reading audio data from a single stripe of sound track media, an apparatus for applying code related to said audio data to a balance stripe of said sound track media, said sound track media not including associated picture frames, said apparatus comprising: a second transducer, coupled to said recording device, for applying said code to said balance stripe; said code being encoded data relating to positioning of said sound track media relative to said associated picture frames, said encoded data providing information for editing said associated picture frames without recording said encoded data on said associated film media.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
107 words
In a recording device having a first transducer for reading audio data from a single stripe of sound track media, an apparatus for applying code related to said audio data to a balance stripe of said sound track media, said sound track media not including associated picture frames, said apparatus comprising: a second transducer, coupled to said recording device, for applying said code to said balance stripe; said code being encoded data relating to positioning of said sound track media relative to said associated picture frames, said encoded data providing information for editing said associated picture frames without recording said encoded data on said associated film media.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus, as recited in claim 6, wherein said second transducer is further for reading said code from said balance stripe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus, as recited in claim 7, further comprising a third transducer, coupled to said recording device, for erasing said code from said balance stripe.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus, as recited in claim 8, wherein said second transducer is proximally located near and in vertical parallel with said first transducer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus, as recited in claim 9, wherein said third transducer is proximally located near and in horizontal parallel with said second transducer.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
150 words
A system for applying code onto a balance stripe of a sound track media, the code for synchronizing sound on a single stripe of the sound track media to film media, said sound track media not including associated picture frames of the film, the system comprising: a code box for generating the code, the code being encoded data related to position of the film media to the sound track media, the encoded data providing information for editing the film media without recording the encoded data on the film media; a sound module coupled to the code box for receiving the code and for applying the code to the balance stripe on the sound track media; and a flatbed coupled to the code box for providing pulses to the code box, the pulses related to movement of the sound track media for generating and applying the code to the balance stripe.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
150 words
A system for applying code onto a balance stripe of a sound track media, the code for synchronizing sound on a single stripe of the sound track media to film media, said sound track media not including associated picture frames of the film, the system comprising: a code box for generating the code, the code being encoded data related to position of the film media to the sound track media, the encoded data providing information for editing the film media without recording the encoded data on the film media; a sound module coupled to the code box for receiving the code and for applying the code to the balance stripe on the sound track media; and a flatbed coupled to the code box for providing pulses to the code box, the pulses related to movement of the sound track media for generating and applying the code to the balance stripe.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system, as recited in claim 11, further comprising a video recorder coupled to the code box for receiving the code, the video recorder including a videotape for recording the code received onto the videotape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system, as recited in claim 12, wherein the code is recorded onto a channel of the videotape.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A system, as recited in claim 12, further comprising an inserter coupled to the code box for receiving the code, the inserter further coupled to the video recorder for applying the code in the form of a video signal onto the videotape.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system, as recited in claim 12, further comprising a computer coupled to the code box for receiving the code.
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