360 degree photobooth kiosk
First Claim
1. A special effects photo kiosk comprising:
- a plurality of wall sections connected to form a generally cylindrical enclosure having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the plurality of wall sections forming a portion of the interior surface and a portion of the exterior surface;
an entrance passing through the cylindrical enclosure to provide access to an interior of the cylindrical enclosure;
a plurality of cameras secured along the plurality of wall sections to form a circular camera array, each of the plurality of cameras including a lens directed toward a common focal point within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, the circular camera array capable of capturing a 360 degree panoramic view of a subject at the common focal point;
a central processor (i) having programmable computing capability and electronic data storage capability, and (ii) electrically connected to each of the plurality of cameras;
a countdown device (i) electrically connected to the central processor, (ii) visible from within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, and (iii) operable to be initiated by an activation switch electrically connected to the central processor;
at least one light source operable to illuminate when the circular camera array is capturing the 360 degree panoramic view of the subject at the common focal point;
a display monitor (i) attached to the interior surface of each of the plurality of wall sections, and (ii) electrically connected to the central processor, the display monitors operable to display a substantially continuous image;
a truss system secured to the cylindrical enclosure;
a plurality of housings mounted to the truss system, each of the plurality of cameras mounted within a respective one of the plurality of housings; and
software code residing on the central processor, the software code operable to (i) cause the at least one light source to illuminate in relation to initiation of the countdown device, (ii) select an image from each of the plurality of cameras representing a same moment in time, and (iii) assemble the images into a 360 degree photograph sequence reflecting a sequential position of each of the plurality of cameras.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a kiosk design for an advanced photographic system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a self-contained, automated photobooth kiosk. In embodiments of the invention, the photobooth kiosk is capable of taking a 360 degree panoramic photograph or sequence of photographs of a subject and surrounding background. For instance, a customer of the photobooth kiosk may stand in the center of the photobooth and have his or her picture taken with a plurality of specialized “machine vision” cameras, with the images sent to a central processor such as a computer for processing into a 360 degree panoramic photograph or video clip. After the photo-taking session, the customer may collect prints of the pictures at the kiosk, similar to presently available photobooths. The photobooth kiosk may be fully automated such that no operator is necessary, and all options and features desired by the customer may be self-selected by the customer prior to, during, and after the photo-taking session.
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28 Claims
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1. A special effects photo kiosk comprising:
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a plurality of wall sections connected to form a generally cylindrical enclosure having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the plurality of wall sections forming a portion of the interior surface and a portion of the exterior surface; an entrance passing through the cylindrical enclosure to provide access to an interior of the cylindrical enclosure; a plurality of cameras secured along the plurality of wall sections to form a circular camera array, each of the plurality of cameras including a lens directed toward a common focal point within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, the circular camera array capable of capturing a 360 degree panoramic view of a subject at the common focal point; a central processor (i) having programmable computing capability and electronic data storage capability, and (ii) electrically connected to each of the plurality of cameras; a countdown device (i) electrically connected to the central processor, (ii) visible from within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, and (iii) operable to be initiated by an activation switch electrically connected to the central processor; at least one light source operable to illuminate when the circular camera array is capturing the 360 degree panoramic view of the subject at the common focal point; a display monitor (i) attached to the interior surface of each of the plurality of wall sections, and (ii) electrically connected to the central processor, the display monitors operable to display a substantially continuous image; a truss system secured to the cylindrical enclosure; a plurality of housings mounted to the truss system, each of the plurality of cameras mounted within a respective one of the plurality of housings; and software code residing on the central processor, the software code operable to (i) cause the at least one light source to illuminate in relation to initiation of the countdown device, (ii) select an image from each of the plurality of cameras representing a same moment in time, and (iii) assemble the images into a 360 degree photograph sequence reflecting a sequential position of each of the plurality of cameras. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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12. A special effects photo kiosk comprising:
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a plurality of wall sections connected to form a generally cylindrical enclosure having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the plurality of wall sections forming a portion of the interior surface and a portion of the exterior surface; an entrance passing through the cylindrical enclosure to provide access to an interior of the cylindrical enclosure; a plurality of cameras secured along the plurality of wall sections to form a circular camera array, each of the plurality of cameras including a lens directed toward a common focal point within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, the circular camera array capable of capturing a 360 degree panoramic view of a subject at the common focal point; a central processor (i) having programmable computing capability and electronic data storage capability, and (ii) electrically connected to each of the plurality of cameras; a countdown device (i) electrically connected to the central processor, (ii) visible from within the interior of the cylindrical enclosure, and (iii) operable to be initiated by an activation switch electrically connected to the central processor; at least one light source operable to illuminate when the circular camera array is capturing the 360 degree panoramic view of the subject at the common focal point; a truss system secured to the cylindrical enclosure; a plurality of housings mounted to the truss system, each of the plurality of cameras mounted within a respective one of the plurality of housings; and software code residing on the central processor, the software code operable to (i) cause the at least one light source to illuminate in relation to initiation of the countdown device, (ii) select an image from each of the plurality of cameras representing a same moment in time, and (iii) assemble the images into a 360 degree photograph sequence reflecting a sequential position of each of the plurality of cameras, wherein, the interior surface of the plurality of wall sections is operable to provide a substantially continuous image. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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