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Theater with multiple screen three dimensional film projection system

US5964064A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateApr 25, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B30/22
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A theater includes an audience seating area, a stage and at least three projection screens. Multiple film projectors simultaneously project a three dimensional film onto the three projection screens. Three dimensional film elements appear to move seamlessly from one projection screen to the next. In a live action show, actors, stage sets and show action equipment appear to interact with the three dimensional film. The filmed set blends with the stage sets to give dimension and a feeling of depth to the viewing audience. The audience cannot easily distinguish between the real elements and filmed elements thereby intensifying the theater experience.

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