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Apparatus and method for producing images using digitally stored dynamic background sets

  • US 6,731,825 B1
  • Filed: 07/11/2000
  • Issued: 05/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Method for providing a composite image sequence, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) retrieving a background image sequence along with ancillary data representative of a scene condition when said background image sequence was captured, wherein said ancillary data for said background image sequence is generated when said background image sequence is captured;

    b) retrieving a foreground image sequence along with ancillary data representative of the a scene condition when said foreground image sequence was captured, wherein said ancillary data for said foreground image sequence is generated when said foreground image sequence is captured; and

    c) compositing said background image sequence with said foreground image sequence in accordance with said ancillary data of said background image sequence and said ancillary data of said foreground image sequence to form the composite image sequence.

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