Detecting and thwarting content signals originating from theatrical performances
First Claim
1. A thwarting system for preventing pirating of a theatrical experience comprising:
- a network;
a processor connected to the network;
a content thwarting signal generator;
a sensor installed within a theatrical performance venue and connected to the network, wherein the sensor is adapted for;
detecting RF noise emissions within the theatrical performance venue; and
sending RF noise emission data to the processor; and
wherein the processor is adapted for;
receiving the RF noise emission data from the sensor;
determining if the RF noise emission data is indicative of a presence of an imaging device;
determining whether a content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device if the RF noise emission data are indicative of the presence of the imaging device; and
commanding the content thwarting signal generator to transmit a content thwarting signal to thwart the content signal if the content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device.
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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. Emission signatures of imaging devices are stored in a datastore and distributed to users of thwarting systems via a network. Emission signatures are associated with thwarting signals to allow detection and thwarting systems to respond quickly to the use of an unauthorized imaging device.
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23 Claims
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1. A thwarting system for preventing pirating of a theatrical experience comprising:
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a network; a processor connected to the network; a content thwarting signal generator; a sensor installed within a theatrical performance venue and connected to the network, wherein the sensor is adapted for; detecting RF noise emissions within the theatrical performance venue; and sending RF noise emission data to the processor; and wherein the processor is adapted for; receiving the RF noise emission data from the sensor; determining if the RF noise emission data is indicative of a presence of an imaging device; determining whether a content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device if the RF noise emission data are indicative of the presence of the imaging device; and commanding the content thwarting signal generator to transmit a content thwarting signal to thwart the content signal if the content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of preventing pirating of a theatrical experience comprising:
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receiving at a sensor RF noise emissions from a theatrical performance venue; receiving at a processor RF noise emission data from the sensor; determining at the processor whether the RF noise emission data are indicative of a presence of an imaging device; determining whether a content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device if the emission data are indicative of the presence of the imaging device; and commanding a content thwarting signal generator to transmit a content thwarting signal to thwart the content signal if the content signal has been transmitted by the imaging device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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