Recording and entertainment system

• US 9,666,194 B2
• Filed: 06/07/2014
• Issued: 05/30/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Flashbox Media, LLC
• Original Assignee: Flashbox Media, LLC
• Inventors: Ondeck, Raymond R., Cozen, Gary, Miller, Christopher L., Williams, Guy, Mandel, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Colucci, Michael
• Application Number:
  US14/298,915
• Publication Number:
  US 20150142429A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,088 Days
• Field of Search: 704231, 704276, 704275, 84610, 84609, 705 59, 705 261, 705 1449
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 17/48 adapted for combination with other photographic or optical apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 31/00 Associated working of cameras or projectors with sound-recording or sound-reproducing means
• CPC Class Codes: G10H 1/368 displaying animated or moving pictures synchronized with the music or audio part
• CPC Class Codes: G10H 2220/455 Camera input, e.g. analyzing pictures from a video camera and using the analysis results as control data
• CPC Class Codes: G10L 19/00 Speech or audio signals analysis-synthesis techniques for redundancy reduction, e.g. in vocoders; Coding or decoding of speech or audio signals, using source filter models or psychoacoustic analysis in musical instruments G10H
• CPC Class Codes: G10L 21/0208 Noise filtering
• CPC Class Codes: G11B 27/031 Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/2223 being a public access point, e.g. for downloading to or uploading from clients arrangements specially adapted to plural spots in a confined site in broadcast systems H04H20/63
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 21/8113 comprising music, e.g. song in MP3 format

Abstract

A recording and entertainment system is provided. A mobile kiosk is capable or being outfitted with one or more cameras for capturing visual content, an audio recording system, a display device, a computer to control recording, storing, processing, and playing the captured visual and audio content. The captured video and audio are then processed and edited to produce remembrance products in various forms, including videos. Karaoke function is provided by a means for recognizing songs being performed and displaying lyrics on the display. Camera tilt, noise suppression, noise cancelation, voice control of the computer, a battery pack to free kiosk for movement, means for internet communication of the visual and audio content, means for confirming that objects of the visual content capture are within the field of view, robotic control of the kiosk, and interactive gaming means are additional features that can be utilized with the system.

Claims

1. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer, and

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device.

2. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

and audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

means for tilting or panning said camera.

3. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

means for audio noise suppression.

4. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

means for audio noise cancelation.

5. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

means for voice control of said computer.

6. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

a battery powering said mobile kiosk unit.

7. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

a means for internet communication of said visual or audio content or both.

8. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

face tracking software to center a field of view of said camera on one or more individuals to be recorded.

9. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

means for confirming objects of visual content capture are within a field of view of the camera.

10. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer, and

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device.

11. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

one or more sensors for detecting users and objects near said mobile kiosk unit,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together, and for receiving user input from said user interface software, running preprogrammed routing programs or receiving data from any combination of said one or more sensors to generate and communicate Input/Output instructions,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit for receiving said Input/Output instructions from said computer to move said mobile kiosk unit, as an entire unit, according to said user input, along a preprogrammed route or to self-navigate around obstacles in response to said Input/Output instructions,

a display device for displaying output from said computer, and

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device.

12. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit,

a display device for displaying output from said computer,

means for recognizing music emanating from a source other than said mobile kiosk unit and displaying lyrics synchronized to said music on said display device, and

interactive gaming means.

13. A recording and entertainment system comprising:

a collapsible mobile kiosk unit, wherein the entire unit moves relative to a user, the collapsible mobile kiosk unit comprising a wheeled base, a support secured to said wheeled base, and a head secured to said support,

a pneumatic assist device for opening said collapsible mobile kiosk unit to a deployed position,

a camera housed within said head, the camera for capturing visual content while said collapsible mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

an audio recording system on said collapsible mobile kiosk unit, the audio recording system for recording audio content while said collapsible mobile kiosk unit is moving or stationary,

a computer on said collapsible mobile kiosk unit, the computer for running user interface software and controlling the recording, storage, processing and playing of said visual content and said audio content independently or together,

robotic drive means on said collapsible mobile kiosk unit,

a kiosk motion remote controller that communicates with said robotic drive means to move said collapsible mobile kiosk unit as an entire unit, and

a display device for displaying output from said computer.