Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
348722000 | STUDIO EQUIPMENT | 15 |
20080198271 | Self Operated Computerized Karaoke Recording Booth - An automated recording booth allowing a user to record a user multimedia file comprising an audio performance of the user in combination with a multimedia recording from a database, and to receive a computer-usable media with the user multimedia file. The recording booth comprises a door, ventilation means, a computer, screen, video camera and microphone. The recording booth comprises means for lighting and an automatic money box. The recording booth further comprises a database of multimedia files, earphones, a recording means for recording audio and multimedia on a computer usable media, and a processing unit, and labeling and packing means for labeling and packing the computer usable media. The processing unit comprises a graphical user interface (GUI), an audio processing application, a multimedia processing application, a control application. | 08-21-2008 |
20080225179 | Television Production Technique - A television production system | 09-18-2008 |
20080231758 | Television Production Technique - A television production system ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080316368 | Method and Device For Moving a Camera Disposed on a Pan/Tilt Head Long a Given Trajectory - The invention relates to a method for moving a camera that is disposed on a pan/tilt head along a given trajectory especially in a set or studio as well as an associated camera robot. In order to be able to move a camera with repeated accuracy along a given trajectory, an associated trajectory is determined for the spatial positions and orientations of a basic reference system of the pan/tilt head from the given trajectory for the camera, and associated control variables for shafts of a robot that can be moved in Cartesian coordinates are generated from the determined trajectory for the basic reference system of the pan/tilt head and are transmitted to the shafts, thus allowing camera movements to be made that are not possible with previously known systems. | 12-25-2008 |
20090066846 | EVENT PRODUCTION KIT - According to various embodiments, an event production kit is provided that includes storage cases for storing production equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and microphones, and an electronic production equipment case for storing an audio mixer, a video switcher, and computers for encoding and distributing the production. In addition, in one embodiment, the electronic production equipment case includes a vertical panel that includes a plurality of ports that are pre-wired to the audio mixer, video switcher, and the computers for coupling the production equipment together. The storage cases and the pre-wired panel facilitate transporting the kit to the event location and reduce the amount of time and resources required for setting up the equipment prior to the event, according to various embodiments. In addition, the selection of the type of equipment included in the kit, according to one embodiment, provides for a high quality, lower cost production than is currently available. | 03-12-2009 |
20090135305 | Video System for a Splicing Device and Method for Operating a Video System for a Splicing Device - A video system for a splicing device comprises a processor with a camera interface integrated on chip, a first and a second camera and also a selection device. The selection device has an interface output, which is coupled to the camera interface, and also a first interface input, which is coupled to the first camera, a second interface input, which is coupled to the second camera, and a control input for feeding in a selection signal. The first or the second interface input can be coupled to the interface output depending on the selection signal. Via the on-chip camera interface, it is possible both to receive image data and to output control signals for controlling functions of a camera respectively connected via the selection device. | 05-28-2009 |
20090231492 | SMART SLATE - Techniques used for movie, video, or television production, including: generating production information about recorded data of one of: (1) audio sequence; (2) video sequence; and (3) audio and video sequences; tagging the generated production information with timing information; displaying the generated production information on a display; recording the tagged production information, wherein a clapstick of a slate is used to initiate the recording automatically; and associating the tagged production information with corresponding recorded data. | 09-17-2009 |
20090256970 | Teleprompter - The teleprompter described herein allows for rapid adjustment of the camera position and height, beam splitter mirror assembly height and angle, tripod mounting, as well as additional accessories including counter weights, shoulder pads, batteries and feedback monitors. Further, these adjustments do not require the use of tools. Additionally, the invention described herein provides a second, lower plane of contact for camera mounting which allows for the use of heavier cameras. | 10-15-2009 |
20090290070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE VIDEO PRODUCTION - The present invention describes systems and methods for remote video production. In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a remote video production system including a first portal. The first portal includes a number of ports, the ports configured to receive taking place at a studio. Furthermore, the first portal includes a multiplexer configured to communication signals from equipment designed to capture a performance combine the communication signals into a transport stream. Additionally, the first portal includes at least one transmitter configured to transmit the transport stream to a location remote from the first portal. | 11-26-2009 |
20100134695 | Mobile Studio - A mobile studio for producing video and audio content includes a vehicle having a body mounted on a chassis. The body includes a studio chamber enclosure formed by a floor, a ceiling, spaced opposite outer side walls and spaced outer front and rear walls, and the floor includes a stage area. The mobile studio further includes at least one LED lighting assembly located in the studio chamber enclosure that is suitable for providing sufficient illumination for image capture such that a captured image is suitable for projection as a Pepper's Ghost image, at least one camera to capture an image of a subject on the stage area and generate the captured image, and a communications device to transmit the captured image. | 06-03-2010 |
20100182513 | PROMPTING DEVICE - The prompting device has a frame, a plurality of reflective panes, and support members and may be used on a desktop by a home or small business user to read a script in a natural manner while speaking to a camera or other video capturing device. In the preferred embodiment, the frame has a user side and a camera side, and is lightweight and readily collapsible such that it may be easily stored when not in use. A collecting pane reflects an image onto a viewing pane, so as to create a displayed image which may be viewed by a user. The viewing pane is generally transparent allowing a user to be recorded or photographed through the viewing pane. In another embodiment the prompting device has an opaque cover. The support assemblies are adjustable in height and the panes have an adjustable angle. In another embodiment the support assemblies are hangers. In another embodiment the image is an image reflected from a computer monitor and may be scrolling text. | 07-22-2010 |
20110122321 | AUTO CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT FOR LIVE PRODUCTIONS - A method for auto channel assignment in a live television production system allows the user to assign physical play out channels to an auto pool of channels. The user need only create a single transition macro event (TME) template, which at the time of playout, causes the production system to assign an available channel from the auto pool of channels, without requiring any further user intervention. | 05-26-2011 |
20120200780 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND OPERATION FOR NETWORKED VIDEO CONTROL ROOM - A system comprising a network control room accessible by at least one control room operator via input-output equipment, for generating at least one audiovisual data stream for reception by at least one internet enabled viewing device over a network. | 08-09-2012 |
20140132841 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITALLY ORGANIZING THE PHYSICAL PRODUCTION FOR MEDIA PRODUCTIONS - The disclosed apparatus, systems, and methods are for digitally organizing the physical production for media productions. An electronic script for a media production is received that includes a plurality of scenes with at least one or more characters and one or more sets. The electronic script is processed to automatically generate a script data object that comprises data indicative of the plurality of scenes, data indicative of the at least one or more characters for the scene, data indicative of the one or more sets for the scene, and data indicative of at least one or more items for a character from the one or more characters, a set from the one or more sets, or both. The script data object is electronically distributed to one or more departments involved in producing the media production to electronically organize the physical production of the media production. | 05-15-2014 |
20140218615 | Portable Video Production System - A portable video production system includes a stand, a prompter portion, a mirror, a piece of glass, and a measuring device. The stand includes a table and a plurality of legs, and is configured to adjust a height of the legs based on a height of a user. The prompter portion includes a plurality of legs and a plurality of supports, and the supports extend between the legs of the prompter portion. The mirror is connected between first and second supports of the plurality of supports, and is configured to reflect a display of a laptop. The piece of glass is connected between third and fourth supports of the plurality of supports, and reflects the reflection of the display from the mirror to provide a reflected image to the user and to enable a video to be filmed through the glass without the reflected image appearing in the video. The measuring component is connected to the table, and extends from the table and being of a first specific length to indicate a first distance for the user to stand from the table. | 08-07-2014 |