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;
projecting at least a portion of an image on said display surface;
simulating with at least a portion of said image that is projected an object of greater size than an actual size of said subject of said image, said simulated 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;
capturing an image of said image that is projected; and
displaying said captured image of said image that is projected to said subject of said image;
whereby said subject of said image can observe the appearance of said image as viewed by said viewer.
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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. 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. The system includes a video capture device and a display and an optional audio system for showing the person whose image is being projected the giant image as seen and heard by a viewer.
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24 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; projecting at least a portion of an image on said display surface; simulating with at least a portion of said image that is projected an object of greater size than an actual size of said subject of said image, said simulated 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; capturing an image of said image that is projected; and displaying said captured image of said image that is projected to said subject of said image; whereby said subject of said image can observe the appearance of said image as viewed by said viewer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. 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 that is projected simulates an object of greater size than an actual size of said subject of said image; said simulated object of greater size appears to a viewer situated on a first side of said architectural structure to be situated on a second side of said architectural structure opposite to said first side; a video capture device that is aimed at one of said first side and said second side of said architectural structure where said image is to be displayed, and that generates a video signal representative of said image that is projected; and a display device that receives an image signal from said video capture device; whereby said video capture device and said display device cooperate to provide to said subject of said image a view of said image that is projected as seen by a viewer of said image that is projected. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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