Detecting and thwarting imaging systems at theatrical performances
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1. A thwarting system for preventing the pirating of a theatrical experience comprising:
- a processor; and
a sensor arranged spatially proximate to the area wherein the theatrical experience is taking place and connected to a thwarting system network, wherein the sensor is adapted to;
detect emissions from the area in which the theatrical experience is taking place; and
send emission data indicative of the emissions to the processor; and
wherein the processor is connected to the network and adapted to;
receive the emission data from the sensor;
determine if the emission data is indicative of the presence of an imaging device; and
if the emission data is indicative of the presence of the imaging device, initiate a remedial action.
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Abstract
A system and method of detecting and thwarting the use of unauthorized imaging systems at theatrical performances. Sensors are deployed at a theatrical event to detect a focusing signal and/or the RF signal of an unauthorized imaging device. De-focusing signals are used to disrupt the auto focus system of imaging devices that do not use IR focusing systems. A thwarting signal comprising invisible light frequencies may be combined to produce a thwarting signal that is received by the CCD of an imaging device as white light thereby rendering the recorded image unusable.
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32 Claims
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1. A thwarting system for preventing the pirating of a theatrical experience comprising:
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a processor; and
a sensor arranged spatially proximate to the area wherein the theatrical experience is taking place and connected to a thwarting system network, wherein the sensor is adapted to;
detect emissions from the area in which the theatrical experience is taking place; and
send emission data indicative of the emissions to the processor; and
wherein the processor is connected to the network and adapted to;
receive the emission data from the sensor;
determine if the emission data is indicative of the presence of an imaging device; and
if the emission data is indicative of the presence of the imaging device, initiate a remedial action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of detecting the pirating of a theatrical experience comprising a sensor located proximate to the area in which the theatrical experience is taking place, the method comprising:
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receiving at the sensor emissions from the area in which the theatrical experience is taking place;
receiving at a processor emission data indicative of the emissions from the sensor;
determining at the processor whether the emission data is indicative of the presence of an imaging device;
initiating a remedial action if emissions from an imaging system are detected. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of thwarting the pirating of a theatrical experience, wherein a thwarting signal generator is located proximate to the area in which a theatrical experience is taking place, the method comprising:
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detecting the pirating of a theatrical experience; and
emitting a thwarting signal that is visible to an imaging system but that is not visible to the human eye. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method for interfering with an imagining system involved in pirating a theatrical experience comprising:
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detecting the pirating of the theatrical experience; and
emitting a thwarting signal of a short duration visible light signal not visible to the human eye, wherein the thwarting signal is varied in intensity.
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