Digital Image Projection System
First Claim
1. A digital feedback projector system, comprising:
- an image detection system configured to capture at least 3-dimensional information about the physical location of at least one object within a performance area;
one or more processors configured to receive and process the captured performance area object information, generate substantially real-time, physics-based material effects that adapt to the shape of the at least one object, and generate image projection information incorporating the effects for the at least one object; and
an image projection system configured to receive the image projection information from the processor and project at least one image onto the at least one object within the performance area based on the image projection information.
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Abstract
Methods and systems for projecting an image on an object or objects in a performance area are described. Special visual effects may be created using these methods and systems. Information about the object(s) and performance area is acquired and used to process the visual effects. Using this information, images can be tailored to project various colors of light or specific images onto the objects or performers within a performance area by determining the objects'"'"' exact shape and adjusting the image accordingly. Continuous information acquisition can be employed to create images that change with the movements of performers and appear to interact in substantially real time with performers, audiences, or objects in the performance area. Multiple information acquisition devices can be used, as well as multiple projection devices, to create complex and interesting special effects.
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20 Claims
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1. A digital feedback projector system, comprising:
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an image detection system configured to capture at least 3-dimensional information about the physical location of at least one object within a performance area; one or more processors configured to receive and process the captured performance area object information, generate substantially real-time, physics-based material effects that adapt to the shape of the at least one object, and generate image projection information incorporating the effects for the at least one object; and an image projection system configured to receive the image projection information from the processor and project at least one image onto the at least one object within the performance area based on the image projection information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for projecting images substantially in real-time on at least one object in a performance area, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining information on a performance area and at least one object therein, the object also being in a projection area; processing the information to generate projection image information; and projecting at least one image onto the at least one object within the projection area. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for projecting images onto at least one object within a performance area, comprising:
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means for capturing information about the physical shape of at least one object in a performance area; means for receiving and processing the captured performance area object information; means for generating image projection information for the at least one object; and means for receiving the image projection information from the processor and projecting at least one image onto the at least one object within the performance area based on the image projection information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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