Image projection kit and method and system of distributing image content for use with the same
First Claim
1. A system for distributing imagery content and/or displaying imagery content on an architecture comprising:
- a projector apparatus secured at a location having a line of sight to the architecture, the projector having at least one port for receiving and/or sending data signals;
a computer having software for rendering a composition window wherein a map corresponding to the desired architecture can be created, the map comprising at least one matte whose image is projected onto a surface of the architecture, and wherein the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof of the at least one matte can be adjusted within the composition window until the projected image of the matte corresponds with the surface of the architecture;
an electronic library on the computer for storing imagery content files for insertion into the at least one matte;
a server in operable communication with the computer via a wide area network, the server storing a plurality of imagery content files that can be downloaded to the computer via the wide area network;
means for authenticating a user'"'"'s identity prior to allowing downloading of the plurality of imagery content files from the server; and
means for tracking the imagery content files downloaded by the user; and
means for charging the user a fee for the imagery content files downloaded by the user.
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Abstract
An image projection kit and an imagery content distribution system and method. In one aspect, the invention can be a system for mapping and/or projecting imagery onto non-coplanar surfaces of a three-dimensional architecture comprising: a projection device configured to be secured in a fixed orientation at a location from which a line of sight exists to one or more desired surfaces of the architecture; a computer device having a display module and a video compositing application, the computer device operably coupled to the projector; the video compositing application comprising a composition window; the computer device configured to transmit content of the composition window to the projector device for display on the architecture; and the video compositing application configured to facilitate: (1) insertion of a matte into the composition window; and (2) adjustment of the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof of the matte within the composition window so that edges of a projected image of the matte are aligned with at least one of the desired surfaces of the architecture.
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1. A system for distributing imagery content and/or displaying imagery content on an architecture comprising:
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a projector apparatus secured at a location having a line of sight to the architecture, the projector having at least one port for receiving and/or sending data signals; a computer having software for rendering a composition window wherein a map corresponding to the desired architecture can be created, the map comprising at least one matte whose image is projected onto a surface of the architecture, and wherein the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof of the at least one matte can be adjusted within the composition window until the projected image of the matte corresponds with the surface of the architecture; an electronic library on the computer for storing imagery content files for insertion into the at least one matte; a server in operable communication with the computer via a wide area network, the server storing a plurality of imagery content files that can be downloaded to the computer via the wide area network; means for authenticating a user'"'"'s identity prior to allowing downloading of the plurality of imagery content files from the server; and means for tracking the imagery content files downloaded by the user; and means for charging the user a fee for the imagery content files downloaded by the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for mapping and/or projecting imagery onto non-coplanar surfaces of a three-dimensional architecture comprising:
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a projection device configured to be secured in a fixed orientation at a location from which a line of sight exists to one or more desired surfaces of the architecture; a computer device having a display module and a video compositing application, the computer device operably coupled to the projector; the video compositing application comprising a composition window; the computer device configured to transmit content of the composition window to the projector device for display on the architecture; and the video compositing application configured to facilitate;
(1) insertion of a matte into the composition window; and
(2) adjustment of the size, shape, position, orientation, or any combination thereof of the matte within the composition window so that edges of a projected image of the matte are aligned With at least one of the desired surfaces of the architecture. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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