Systems and methods for displaying simulated images
First Claim
1. A method of generating a visual display, comprising the steps of:
- utilizing as a display surface a region of an architectural structure, said region being visible to a viewer, said viewer being situated on a first side of said architectural structure; and
projecting at least a portion of an image on said display surface, said at least a portion of said image representing a portion of a magnified image relative to an actual size of a subject of said image;
whereby said at least a portion of said image that is projected simulates an object of greater size than said actual size of said subject of said image, said object of greater size appearing to the viewer to be situated on a second side of said architectural structure opposite to said first side where the viewer is situated.
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Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for generating a visual image that is made to appear to be situated behind an architectural structure, such as a wall of a building, and is viewed through windows thereof. The image appears as an oversize object relative to the actual object. The system and method include an image recorder and/or a pre-recorded image, an image display apparatus, and a mask. Upon being projected, the image of interest is masked so that illumination falls on one or more regions of a display surface, and no illumination reaches the architectural structure outside the display region(s). Sound can be provided as required to complete the illusion. The image can be a still image or a moving image. In some embodiments, two viewers can see the image from opposite sides of the structure, each perceiving the image as being on the side opposite to the viewer.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of generating a visual display, comprising the steps of:
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utilizing as a display surface a region of an architectural structure, said region being visible to a viewer, said viewer being situated on a first side of said architectural structure; and
projecting at least a portion of an image on said display surface, said at least a portion of said image representing a portion of a magnified image relative to an actual size of a subject of said image;
whereby said at least a portion of said image that is projected simulates an object of greater size than said actual size of said subject of said image, said object of greater size appearing to the viewer to be situated on a second side of said architectural structure opposite to said first side where the viewer is situated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for generating a visual display visible on a region of an architectural structure utilized as a display surface, comprising:
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a projector for projecting at least a portion of an image on said display surface, said at least a portion of said image representing a portion of a magnified image relative to an actual size of a subject of said image;
whereby said at least a portion of said image that is projected simulates an object of greater size than said actual size of said subject of said image, said object of greater size appearing to a viewer situated on a first side of said architectural to be situated on a second side of said architectural structure opposite to said first side. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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