Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
396001000 | STUDIO STRUCTURE | 47 |
20090136221 | PHOTOGRAPHIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PHOTOGRAPHIC MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND DEVICE AND PROGRAM USED FOR THEM - When a photographer takes a picture of a photographed person (object) who holds his or her own terminal device, the photographer generates photographing information including his or her personal information, photographing conditions, or the like, by a photographic information generating unit ( | 05-28-2009 |
20120183284 | Photo motion machine and system - A photo motion system utilizes a camera mounted photo motion machine in conjunction with a rotating turntable. The photo motion machine uses a vertically moveable carriage which supports a tilt table platform on which a digital camera is mounted. The carriage itself is mounted on columns which extend upward from a moveable, wheeled base member. Once the object to be photographed is properly positioned on the turntable, a computer software program is initiated which simultaneously coordinates the rotation of the turntable, the tilting movement of the camera, the vertical up and down movement of the carriage, the fore and aft movement of the base member, and the photographic image taking timing of the camera to take a series of images at predetermined positions during the movement of the camera on a specific arcuate route of travel around and over the object. The images are ultimately downloaded from the camera and arranged in sequential order to create an animated video. | 07-19-2012 |
20130266301 | Inflatable Portable Structure - This disclosure relates to an air inflatable enclosure comprising of non-supported sheets of triple layer polyethylene, having a thickness between 5-10 mils, and heat welded edges being anchored to the base material (such as earth and the like) for stability. The structure has no poles, metal or fiberglass frame, inflatable ribbing or tubes. With a high tensile strength polyethylene shell, with a thickness between 5-10 mils, provided a low cost, highly stable, lighter, more portable, and more affordable air inflatable enclosure. | 10-10-2013 |
396002000 | Photo booth | 16 |
20080310829 | Photobooth - A portable photobooth system includes a frame, fabric, a movable curtain, and a digital camera. The frame includes a plurality of tubular members configured to be connected together and capable of disassembly for storage and transport. The plurality of tubular members of the frame includes a substantially vertically-extending first bar and a U-shaped fitting attached to the first bar. The fabric covers at least portions of the frame to define a rectangular box-like enclosure having a doorway. The movable curtain is configured for covering the doorway. The digital camera is supported by the U-shaped fitting. | 12-18-2008 |
20090067825 | Portable photo booth - A more fully-portable photo booth that is fully-collapsible into a relatively small, portable package that can be repeatedly moved, set up and taken down by a single person. | 03-12-2009 |
20100008657 | PHOTO BOOTH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Photo booth systems and methods of using photo booth systems, such as those that provide photo booths and interaction between the photo booths and one or more user groups. | 01-14-2010 |
20100150536 | Lighting system for audio visual recording booth - A system to make an audiovisual recording in a booth includes in the booth a camera mounted on the front wall, LED lighting mounted on the front wall, and a green screen extending over the back wall of the booth. | 06-17-2010 |
20100296801 | PORTABLE STUDIO - The present disclosure is directed to portable studio comprising a module with an interior and an exterior. The module includes a floor comprised of at least one panel; side walls detachably connectable to the floor, wherein the side walls are comprised of at least one panel; and a top detachably connectable to the side walls, wherein the top is comprised of at least one panel. The module includes side walls and a top that are comprised of a semi-translucent material that allows ambient light into the interior of the module. The module is configured to create studio-quality photos, videos, and sound recordings. | 11-25-2010 |
20100303454 | PHOTOBOOTH - A portable photobooth system includes a frame, fabric, a movable curtain, and a digital camera. The frame includes a plurality of tubular members configured to be connected together and capable of disassembly for storage and transport. The plurality of tubular members of the frame includes a substantially vertically-extending first bar and a U-shaped fitting attached to the first bar. The fabric covers at least portions of the frame to define a rectangular box-like enclosure having a doorway. The movable curtain is configured for covering the doorway. The digital camera is supported by the U-shaped fitting. A case configured to hold some or all of the plurality of tubular members, in a disassembled state, for storage or transport. | 12-02-2010 |
20110069944 | PORTABLE PHOTO BOOTH - A portable photo booth is provided which can be temporarily located at live events and popular places. The photo booth is relatively lightweight and includes wheels and a lift system that raises and lowers the photo booth relative to the wheels. When lowered, the booth is supported on bumper feet to remain stationary at the temporary location. The photo booth includes an on-board computer and wireless communication feature to facilitate payment and uploading of photos by the customer. | 03-24-2011 |
20110081140 | PHOTO BOOTH AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO - The present invention relates to a photo booth. The photo booth comprises a frame defining support members for a plurality of adjacent standing walls. The photo booth further comprises a plurality of flexible panels. Each panel is adapted to be affixed to corresponding support members of one of the plurality of walls. One side of each panel is adapted to reflect light. In an aspect, the photo booth further comprises photographic equipment including at least one light for installing in an aperture defined in one of the panels. In another aspect, at least one of the panels is translucent and comprises a marketing graphic on an opposite side, and upon actuation of the light, the marketing graphic is illuminated. | 04-07-2011 |
20110211819 | LIGHTING MODIFIABLE PHOTO BOOTH WITH EXTERNAL PROCESS CONTROL - A photo booth incorporating LED lighting elements configured for causing a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic outer sheeting of the booth having translucent properties to exhibit a desired color, pattern or sequence. The body and associated polycarbonate sheet are typically constructed in an arcuate (rounded or ellipsoidal) shape to create an internal space sufficient for mounting the LED lighting elements as well as the associated interior architecture for operating the booth. An external processor control interfaces with the internal processor associated with the architecture of the booth and for operating such as a digital camera and printer. Security hardware and software components are also provided and for ensuring against non-authorized use of the booth. | 09-01-2011 |
20120087643 | PORTABLE PHOTO BOOTH - A portable photo booth may be transported to various entertainment events after being disassembled into readily transportable component. The photo booth may comprise a tent-like enclosure into which 1 to 15 people may enter to be photographed. Upon arrival at an event site the enclosure may be erected and a collection of separable equipment boxes may be attached to the enclosure. The equipment boxes may contain pre-connected equipment such as a camera, a laptop computer, a monitor, a light source and a printer. After the event, the photo booth may be disassembled into readily transportable components and carried to another event. | 04-12-2012 |
20130243413 | INTEGRATED PHOTOBOOTH TECHNOLOGY FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES - Methods and structure are provided for integrating photography systems into passenger vehicles. The system includes an imaging device, a billing system, and a controller. The imaging device is able to generate a photograph of a passenger in a vehicle. The billing system is within the vehicle, and accepts payment from the passenger for a fare. The controller is able to access the billing system to accept payment for the generated photograph. | 09-19-2013 |
20140255015 | Portable Photo Booth - A portable photo booth is disclosed which emphasizes reduced size and increased portability by utilizing a two-piece case which can be quickly assembled and disassembled. When assembled, the case will expose a camera and touch screen for taking photos in series, which can then be printed using a photo printer. When disassembled, the case will provide a very secure and robust environment, protecting the internal components from the elements. | 09-11-2014 |
20150104162 | INSTALLATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS - An installation for the acquisition of photographic portraits formed of a booth delimiting an inner space, including: a first wall delimiting a portion of the inner space of the booth, at least a portion of the first wall being transparent; a photographic apparatus or camera arranged behind a transparent or semi-transparent portion of the first wall, said device comprising a field of view directed towards the inside of the booth and having its focal plane located inside of the booth; at least one light-emitting device arranged behind a transparent portion of the first wall, capable of illuminating the inside of the booth. It comprises an additional light-emitting device, comprising at least two light-emitting surfaces, illuminating the inside of the booth and respectively arranged on a second and a third walls facing each other and delimiting the inner space of the booth. | 04-16-2015 |
20150381905 | PHOTO BOOTH KIT - Described is a photo booth kit. The kit includes a frame having a. tablet mount adapted to hold a tablet computer. A cover is included that is formed to cover the frame and, together with the frame, forms a photo booth. At least one panel in the cover includes a chroma-keyed color. Party supplies and props are included. The party supplies and props are formed to depict a coordinated theme. Finally, a photo booth software application is included. The photo booth software application is operable to cause the tablet computer to obtain photos of a user in front of the panel and superimpose the user over a background that is stored in the tablet computer and rendered by the photo booth software application. | 12-31-2015 |
20160004140 | PHOTO BOOTH - A device includes a camera and an upper strobe which irradiates a user with light from an upper front. The upper strobe is provided such that a light-emitting surface is positioned at an upper rear of the camera as viewed from an object. The present technology can be applied to a photo sticker creating device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160195797 | PHOTO BOOTH WITH INDIRECT LIGHTING SYSTEM | 07-07-2016 |
396003000 | Background or foreground | 6 |
20080226273 | Background Replacing Apparatus, Background Replacing Program, and Background Replacing Method - There are provided a background replacing apparatus, a background replacing program, and a background replacing method, which are capable of creating a background replaced image in which a background of a photographic image is naturally replaced with a desired background. The background replacing apparatus has an image obtaining section | 09-18-2008 |
20090269045 | PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A method of photographing an object ( | 10-29-2009 |
20110299841 | Internal Power Driven Automatic Backdrop Apparatus - The invented apparatus is a backdrop system for displaying and storing one or several backdrops to use in a photographic studio, video productions or other instances where a backdrop may be desired and for easy carrying to on-site jobs. The backdrop is attached to a rolling system, which comprises a backdrop core in the shape of a tube or spindle and at least one roller containing an internal bi-directional drive means and a power supply unit. The rolling system is controlled by the control system containing a control unit and a command unit, thus allowing automated scrolling of different backdrop scenes and lowering a desired backdrop from a plurality of rolling systems when the appropriate scene is found. A control mechanism is applied to the backdrop system to ensure the backdrop is properly wound upon the rolling system each time. A remote control of the command unit sends command to the control unit inside the rolling system to activate, deactivate or rotate the bi-directional drive means and a microcontroller is provided for automating each task of the backdrop system as desired. | 12-08-2011 |
20120163782 | Backdrop Support - A backdrop support is presented comprising a stand and a flexible support sheet. The stand comprises a base end having a surface engaging formation for standing on a surface, and an opposed support end. The flexible support sheet is attached or attachable to at least the support end of the stand such that the flexible support sheet can extend from the stand and form a curved surface; wherein the backdrop support further comprises at least one sheet retaining formation configured to retain one or more sheets on the flexible support sheet. | 06-28-2012 |
20120321286 | REVERSIBLY FOLDING PANELS WITH SEAMLESS APPEARANCE - A folding panel assembly includes a first panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a second panel having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first and second panels have respective adjoining first edges that together define a first gap between the panels. An interior image layer is fixed to the interior surfaces of the first panel and of the second panel. An exterior image layer is fixed to the exterior surfaces of the first panel and of the second panel. At least one of the image layers forms a first reversibly foldable hinge spanning the first gap. | 12-20-2012 |
20130129333 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DIETARY OUTCOME AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - An apparatus for measuring dietary outcome and a system using the same are provided. The system for measuring dietary outcome includes an apparatus for measuring dietary outcome, a location identification label formed on a central bottom surface of the apparatus for measuring dietary outcome; and a camera disposed in front of the apparatus for measuring dietary outcome. Here, the apparatus for measuring dietary outcome includes a screen member, a rod member configured to wind the screen member, a housing coupled to both sides of the rod member so as to perform rotation of the rod member, and a drive unit coupled to the rod member and configured to unwind or wind the rod member by allowing a user to rotate the rod member. Here, a plurality of measuring lines are marked on the screen member in a longitudinal direction. | 05-23-2013 |
396004000 | Lighting | 9 |
20080219652 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATION AND PHOTOGRAPHIC CAPTURE OF A SUBJECT - A system and apparatus for illumination and photographic capture of a subject includes a base, a linear drive unit carried on the base, a light bar configured to produce a band of illumination and connected to the drive unit, and system controls operatively connected to the drive unit and light bar to achieve controlled linear movement of the light bar and progressive illumination of the subject with the band of light. A method for illumination and photographic capture of the subject includes establishing a band of light projecting across one direction of the subject, powering the band of light at a controlled speed through a second direction to progressively illuminate the subject; and making a photographic exposure of the subject with a camera while progressively illuminating the subject with said band of light. | 09-11-2008 |
20090003810 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Images - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a dome. The dome can have a truncated four-sided pyramid shape. The system can comprise a crown adapted to be operatively coupled to an apex portion of the dome. The system can comprise a plurality of light sources adapted to illuminate an object. | 01-01-2009 |
20100290767 | APPARATUS, AN OPTICAL UNIT AND DEVICES FOR USE IN DETECTION OF OBJECTS - An apparatus for generating and viewing an image of an item ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110217028 | FORMABLE PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE - A photographic device including a formable portion comprising a reflective surface, wherein said formable portion is for retainably forming the reflective surface into a plurality of shapes, and wherein the reflective surface is for reflecting light from a photographic light source; and a base portion coupled to the formable portion, wherein the base portion is configured for coupling the photographic device to an object. | 09-08-2011 |
20120195578 | IMAGING SYSTEM FOR HOLLOW CONE SPRAY - An imaging system to collect image data relating to a conical liquid film and its hollow conical spray emanating from an injector with a central spray axis includes a light source for emitting light into the film and spray generated by the injector; and a detector array located downstream from the injector along the central spray axis for panoramically detecting instantaneously for the entire film and spray the emitted light which has interacted with the spray to produce the image data. | 08-02-2012 |
20140086567 | IMAGING ENCLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHODS - An imaging apparatus for imaging an object has an enclosure chassis that defines an enclosed imaging volume and that provides an imaging aperture to a camera apparatus that mounts against the chassis and that further provides at least a first lateral access opening for access to the object. A light-obstructing gasket is coupled to the enclosure chassis and has at least a first foldable lateral access leaf that folds to a first position against the first lateral access opening to block ambient light through the first lateral access opening and that folds away from the first lateral access opening to a second position to allow access to the object. | 03-27-2014 |
20140270742 | SOFTBOX - A softbox for being mounted on a light exit of a light source includes support structure extending outwardly and forwardly from the light exit; plural gradually reflective side walls which can be mounted on the support structure; and one or more diffusors arranged between the side walls, wherein the one or more diffusors are, in use, centrally arranged in front of the light exit and inclined in such a manner that a lateral light intensity distribution is more homogeneous at an exit of the softbox, than at an entry of the softbox. | 09-18-2014 |
20150370146 | COLLAPSIBLE LIGHT BOX - Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a collapsible light box. An apparatus includes a substantially cube-shaped structure comprising a top side, a bottom side, a rear side, a left side, and a right side. An inside of the structure is accessible through a front side of the structure, which is open. An apparatus includes one or more lighting elements disposed within the structure that illuminate the inside of the structure. An apparatus includes one or more joints located on each of the right side and the left side of the structure. The one or more joints allow the structure to collapse into a substantially flat shape. | 12-24-2015 |
20160202599 | PORTABLE STUDIO FOR ITEM PHOTOGRAPHY | 07-14-2016 |
396005000 | Object support | 13 |
20080205866 | Image taking apparatus and image taking method - An aspect of the present invention provides an image taking apparatus comprising an imaging device which takes an image of a subject, an imaging instruction device for inputting an imaging instruction to take the image of the subject, a face detection device which detects a face image of the subject from a live view image taken by the imaging device in response to the imaging instruction from the imaging instruction device, an eye direction judgment device which detects an eye direction of the subject from the face image and judges whether the eye direction of the subject is directed to the imaging device, and an imaging control device which, when it is judged that the eye direction of the subject is directed to the imaging device, immediately causes the imaging device to take an image of the subject. | 08-28-2008 |
20090010628 | Camera Apparatus and a Method and Software For Using Such - An improved camera apparatus and diversification of the use of a camera apparatus such that when the trigger for taking a picture is activated, a certain predefined sound clip of the camera apparatus is activated, which sound clip is played with the sound-reproducing equipment of the camera apparatus before taking a picture. The camera apparatus according to the embodiments of the invention comprises a trigger, which can be activated for taking a picture, and a processor and associated software for activating a certain predefined sound clip after trigger activation, and sound-reproducing equipment for playing the sound clip before taking a picture. | 01-08-2009 |
20090238548 | Method and apparatus for elliciting attention for photography - A method for the challenging problem of eliciting the attention of dynamic subjects such as small children for the purposes of photography is disclosed herein. Specifically, we disclose an inexpensive, quickly deployable, and flexible device that can be used with a wide variety of recording devices available on the market. One embodiment of the invention discloses an attachment that can engage with the threaded tripod mount hole that is found as a feature on most current modern cameras, allowing an attention-attracting object, such as a child's toy, to be suspended from a camera, thereby allowing the photographer to elicit the gaze and attention of the subject and operate the camera with both hands, which provides considerable stability. Another embodiment of the invention discloses a re-attachment means for the attention-eliciting device, allowing the photographer to quickly swap the attention-attracting object and customize it to the situation and subject. | 09-24-2009 |
20100027982 | Apparatus and method for photographing marine organism specimen - Apparatus and methods for photographing marine organism specimens are disclosed, capable of easily and motionlessly fixing marine organism specimen even on a sailing ship by epochal improvement to the conventional equipment for photographing marine organism specimens. Diffused reflection does not occur during the photographing, and this facilitates lively and realistic photographing of the marine organism specimens. The apparatus generally comprises a support centrally defined by a round hole, a top-opened cylindrical Petri dish supported at a periphery of the hole of the support by a lower circumference for accommodating therein water and marine organism specimen(s), a top-opened cylindrical cover wherein a lower surface is inserted from an upper surface of the Petri dish and an external lateral surface contacts an inner lateral surface of the Petri dish, whereby surface of water accommodated into the Petri dish is pushed to fix the marine organism specimen, a lighting system irradiating light toward a lateral surface of the Petri dish, and a camera installed upward of the Petri dish. | 02-04-2010 |
20100054721 | Document snapshot device - A document snapshot device is provided. The document snapshot device comprises a baseboard, a camera and a foldable supporting means. The baseboard comprises a central area to place a document and a connecting chamfer. The camera comprises a pivot. The foldable supporting means comprises a first supporting means connecting the connecting chamfers, a second supporting means connecting the pivot of the camera and a third supporting means connecting the first and the second supporting means. The first, second and third supporting means can stretch along a first plane to form a first angle between the first and the third supporting means and a second angle between the second and the third supporting means. The camera can rotate along a second plane with the pivot to form a third angle relative to a stretching direction from the second supporting means to the camera to aim at the document to take a snapshot. | 03-04-2010 |
20100080543 | PORTABLE CAMERA DEVICE - A portable camera device includes a first casing, a second casing and an extendable mechanism. The second casing contains a lens module and has a lower part connected to a first connecting position of the first casing such that the lens module is arranged above the first casing. The extendable mechanism has a rear end with a document holding structure for holding a document and a front end connected to a second connecting position of the first casing via a first pivotal mechanism. The extendable mechanism is selectively folded or unfolded with respect to the first casing when the extendable mechanism is rotated in various directions by adjusting the first pivotal mechanism. A relative spatial correlation between the lens module and the document is adjusted such that the lens module is focused on a selected area of the document for capturing an image of the document. | 04-01-2010 |
20100232773 | IMAGING STATION AND METHOD FOR REPEATABLE ALIGNMENT OF IMAGES - Embodiments of an imaging station and method for repeatable alignment of images are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the imaging station includes a rotatable stage and a monostand. The rotatable stage may include a structure to support sets of handles for positioning of a subject's hands for at least some of the body poses. A camera is positioned on the monostand for capturing images of the subject and is configured to allow the camera to be repeatably positioned with respect to the rotatable stage for each body pose. | 09-16-2010 |
20110142431 | BUSINESS CARD CASE MOUNTABLE ON NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A business card case is mountable on a notebook computer. The business card case has a receptacle for storing plural business cards. The business card case includes a protrusion part, a supporting part and a restriction structure. The protrusion part is inserted in a recess of a base of the notebook computer, so that the business card case is fixed on the notebook computer. The business card to be shot by an image pickup device of the notebook computer is supported on the supporting part. By adjusting the restriction structure of the business card case and rotating said upper cover of the notebook computer, a better shooting angle is defined between the image pickup device and the document. | 06-16-2011 |
20120177350 | PHOTOGRAPHY STAND - An apparatus comprising a platform with a center area and a platform support structure rotatively supporting said platform from outside a safe area adjacent to a plane through said platform's rotational axis whereby an image capture device may be positioned longitudinally throughout a range of angles within the safe area about a subject placed on said platform's center area such that the platform support structure will not substantially interfere visually with the imaging of the subject by appearing in said image capture device's field of view in front of or behind the subject. | 07-12-2012 |
20130272687 | FRAME FOR MOUNTING REFLECTING PLATE AND BACKGROUND SHEET FOR PICTURE AND VIDEO SHOOTING THEREON - A frame for mounting a reflecting plate and a background sheet for picture and video shooting thereon includes: a body having a plurality of edge pipes coupled to each other to form a structure of a plane figure, each edge pipe being coupled at the end portions thereof to the edge pipe adjacent thereto; and a coupling string disposed inside the edge pipes in such a manner as to be connected at both ends thereof to maintain an integral structure even in a state where the edge pipes are separated from each other, the coupling string having given expandability. | 10-17-2013 |
20130279893 | DEVICES FOR POSITIONING SUBJECTS - Devices and methods for reproducibly positioning a subject are described. A device may include a first parallax bar assembly having a first wire and a second wire spaced a first distance and parallel to the first wire, and a second parallax bar assembly having a third wire and a fourth wire spaced a second distance and parallel to the third wire. The first and second wires are substantially perpendicular to the third and fourth wires, and an imaginary straight line intersects the first, second, third, and fourth wires. Some devices may include a chair and a headrest for positioning a subject. | 10-24-2013 |
20140219645 | DOCUMENT HOLDER FOR A PORTABLE IMAGING APPARATUS - A detachable document-holding device for holding a document at a substantially fixated distance from a lens disposed at a back surface of a portable imaging apparatus. The document-holding device includes a document tray, a sliding interface having a hollow passage, and a mounting-structure and a base. The mounting-structure includes a sliding panel pivotally attached to an attachment panel. The tray and the sliding interface are pivotally interconnected. The base is securely attached to the back surface of the portable imaging apparatus, wherein the mounting-structure is operatively mounted onto the base. The hollow passage fittingly accommodates the sliding panel, facilitating a user to set the distance between the document and the lens. When in operational state, the tray is substantially perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, wherein an image of the document, placed onto the tray, is reflected towards the lens. | 08-07-2014 |
20150086187 | Photographic Film Holder for Tablet Device - A photographic film holder is provided, comprising a masking plate having an internal surface, an external surface, and a film viewing aperture. The masking plate includes a light baffle having sidewalls extending from the external surface and surrounding the film viewing aperture. A film slot is formed into the sidewall and is adapted to receive and retain a photographic film, such as a 35 mm slide or film negative. The film holder includes a retention member extending from the masking plate, which is adapted to engage a light emitting device, such as a tablet device or smart phone, and retain the masking plate in a fixed position relative to the tablet. Once the film holder is in position, light from the tablet illuminates the content of the film, and a duplicate image of the film may be captured using a digital camera. | 03-26-2015 |