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Conversion of cinema theatre to a super cinema theatre

US7106411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2004
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/565
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of and equipment for converting existing standard motion picture theatres to one having highly immersive, large fields of view are addressed. Aspects of the methods including moving motion picture screens closer to the audience and employing different projection equipment to avoid or minimize appearance of unrealistic or non-natural image artefacts. Alternative sound systems too are detailed.

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