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Method and apparatus for storing and displaying images provided by a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-12-11
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Granted: 1998-11-03
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Expires: 2015-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A process for creating the look of broadcast motion picture film comprising the steps of increasing the scan rate of CCD image sensors to output non-interlaced video images, converting the video images from analog to digital form, writing the video images to memory, adding a selective, adjustable amount of two dimensional, electronic artifacts to simulate film grain, reading the video images from memory banks to a video output data bus at predetermined rates, and converting the video images from digital to analog form for recording or broadcast.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn B. Przyborski
- 👤 Robert F. Gibson
- 👤 John H. Harn
- 👤 Lloyd R. Hucke, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T5/00; G06T5/70; G06T5/20; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/222; H04N5/262; H04N7/00; H04N7/01; H04N7/0112; G06T2200/00; G06T2200/12; G06T2200/28; G06T2207/00; G06T2207/10; G06T2207/10016; G06T2207/20; G06T2207/20172; G06T2207/20204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film comprising the steps of: (a) creating a video signal by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal; (b) storing the video signal in a video storage medium; and (c) retrieving the video signal from the video storage medium for display.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
126 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film comprising the steps of: (a) creating a video signal by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal; (b) storing the video signal in a video storage medium; and (c) retrieving the video signal from the video storage medium for display.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is an analog video tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is a digital video tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is a digital disc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is a magnetic optical disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is a photo compact disc.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the video storage medium is a digital versatile disk.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises recording the video signal onto an analog video tape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises recording the video signal onto a digital video tape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises burning the video signal onto a digital disc.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the storing step comprises burning the video signal onto a digital versatile disk.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a video tape player in conjunction with a television screen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a video tape player in conjunction with a monitor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a video tape player in conjunction with a movie screen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a disc player in conjunction with a television screen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a disc player in conjunction with a monitor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a disc player in conjunction with a movie screen.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a computer in conjunction with a television screen.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a computer in conjunction with a monitor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 1, wherein the retrieving step comprises employing a computer in conjunction with a movie screen.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a video signal created by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal; and (b) transmitting the video signal to a display device.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film comprising the steps of: (a) receiving a video signal created by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal; and (b) transmitting the video signal to a display device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the receiving step comprises the physical receipt of a video storage medium in which the video signal has been stored.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the receiving step comprises electronically transferring the video signal from a first location to a second location.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the transmitting step comprises the physical transfer of a video storage medium in which the video signal has been stored to a display device.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the transmitting step comprises electronically transferring the video signal from a first location to a second location.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a video tape player.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a television.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a monitor.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a disc player.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a computer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method for displaying a video signal that emulates the look of motion picture film according to claim 21, wherein the display device comprises a movie screen.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 25 wherein electronically transferring further comprises using a cable system.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 25 wherein electronically transferring further comprises using a satellite system.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 25 wherein electronically transferring further comprises using a computer-based communication system.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for storing images provided by a video signal that emulate the look of motion picture film comprising: (a) an electronically impressionable material, and (b) a video signal created by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal fixed on said electronically impressionable material.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for storing images provided by a video signal that emulate the look of motion picture film comprising: (a) an electronically impressionable material, and (b) a video signal created by the process of capturing an image and converting the image to a non-interlaced analog signal, converting the non-interlaced analog signal to a digital representation, separating the digital representation into odd and even numbered scan lines and storing the separated digital representation in a plurality of memory banks, retrieving the separated digital representation from the plurality of memory banks in a predetermined manner, adding grain to the digital representations, and converting the digital representations to an interlaced analog signal fixed on said electronically impressionable material.
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