Abstract

A control system for controlling a display screen forming a background to a video set wherein multiple cameras are available to capture video of a subject against the screen and an output selector is configured to receive captured video streams from the cameras and select the stream from a determined one of those cameras as its output, the control system comprising a display controller configured to compute an image of a background scene from the point of view of a camera other than the determined one of the cameras.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/268 - Signal distribution or switching

Abstract

A method for post processing video includes receiving an input video stream Luma keyed regions are detected in a portion of the video stream. Chroma keyed regions are detected in a portion of the video stream. The detected regions are replaced with regions from replacement imagery to form an output video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 9/75 - Chroma key
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06T 11/00 - 2D [Two Dimensional] image generation
• H04N 9/64 - Circuits for processing colour signals

Abstract

A method for configuring a filming environment, the method comprising: providing in the filming environment an item of filming equipment mounted on a poseable support; in a modelling system having one or more processors configured to execute code for forming a three-dimensional model, modelling the appearance of the filming environment and the performance of the item of filming equipment, and simulating the performance of the filming environment with the item of filming equipment in a determined location and/or orientation relative to the filming environment; repeatedly receiving at the modelling system a sensed position and/or orientation of the item of filming equipment; and transmitting from the modelling system, in dependence on the sensed position, a command for causing the item of filming equipment to be moved on the poseable support to the determined location and/or orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• G03B 15/07 - Arrangements of lamps in studios
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering
• H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules

Abstract

A method for forming a processed video stream, comprising: capturing a first part of an input video stream using a camera and transmitting the first part of the video stream to a processing facility remote from the camera. At the processing facility, designating a first sub-region of the first part of the video stream for further processing. In dependence on the designation of a first sub-region. A first cropped video stream is formed by cropping the first part of the video stream to that sub-region. A processed video stream is formed incorporating the first cropped video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 23/611 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects where the recognised objects include parts of the human body
• H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet

Abstract

A camera controller for providing a camera control signal for commanding movement of a camera, the camera controller comprising: an input device, the input device being capable of sensing input position over a range of motion; and an electronic circuit for receiving sensed input position from the input device and forming the camera control signal, the circuit being arranged to form the camera control signal according to one of a plurality of control laws and to select independence on the sensed input position the control law to be used.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

A back-lit screen comprising: a rigid frame extending around the periphery of the screen and having a front face, the front face having an interior face which defines an opening, and an outer face which defines the exterior contour of the frame transversely to the opening; and a translucent sheet extending across the opening; the frame being configured so that over at least a part of the periphery of the screen the forward-most part of the interior face is coincident with the exterior contour of the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A display controller configured to cause a display to show successive frames of a main presentation and to intermittently display a predetermined map of indicia between the frames of the main presentation, whereby a device can determine its location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
• G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G09G 3/32 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
• G09G 5/12 - Synchronisation between the display unit and other units, e.g. other display units, video-disc players

Abstract

A display controller (8) for a video capture system, the display controller (8) comprising one or more processors (13) configured to: receive an indication of a first location of an active camera (3, 4, 5) and a second location of a non-active camera (3, 4, 5); receive a definition of a three-dimensional scene; form first and second representations of the scene from the first and second locations respectively; and transmit the first representation to a display wall (2) and the second representation to a production controller (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• H04N 5/265 - Mixing

Abstract

A method for post processing video comprising: receiving an input video stream; detecting in a portion of the video stream both luma keyed regions and chroma keyed regions; and replacing the detected regions with regions from replacement imagery to form an output video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
• H04N 9/75 - Chroma key

Abstract

A controller for a video camera, the controller comprising: an input for receiving a focus command indicative of a focus distance; and one or more outputs for transmitting a first signal for controlling the focus of a lens of the camera and a second signal indicative of the focus distance indicated by the focus command; the controller being configured to determine a focus limit and to transmit the first signal so as to command the camera to adjust its focus to the distance indicated by the focus command only if that distance does not exceed the focus limit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/67 - Focus control based on electronic image sensor signals
• H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
• H04N 23/66 - Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices
• H04N 23/81 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for suppressing or minimising disturbance in the image signal generation

Abstract

A system for capturing a video stream, the system comprising: a camera; and an encoding device configured to store video captured by the camera together with metadata indicating a location in the video at which a predesignated substitution object appears.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 21/234 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs
• H04N 21/235 - Processing of additional data, e.g. scrambling of additional data or processing content descriptors

Abstract

A method for forming a processed video stream, comprising: capturing a first part of an input video stream using a camera (10); transmitting the first part of the video stream to a processing facility remote from the camera (10); at the processing facility, designating a first sub-region of the first part of the video stream for further processing; in dependence on the designation of a first sub-region, forming a first cropped video stream by cropping the first part of the video stream to that sub-region; forming the processed video stream incorporating the first cropped video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects

Abstract

A display controller for a backdrop display, the controller being configured to: receive an input image representing a scene as viewed from a first location; receive a second location offset from the first location; transform the input image in response to an offset between the first location and the second location to form a transformed image; and transmit the transformed image to a display device for display.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 9/31 - Projection devices for colour picture display
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment

Abstract

A vision system for guiding an aerial transporter, the vision system comprising: a sensor (102) for visually sensing the positions of a plurality of irregularly positioned markers (106), and a processor (103) for receiving the output of the sensor indicating the positions of the markers and thereby determine the location of the aerial transporter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A control system for controlling a display screen forming a background to a video set wherein multiple cameras are available to capture video of a subject against the screen and an output selector is configured to receive captured video streams from the cameras and select the stream from a determined one of those cameras as its output, the control system comprising a display controller configured to compute an image of a background scene from the point of view of a camera other than the determined one of the cameras.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
• H04N 5/268 - Signal distribution or switching
• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• G06T 15/20 - Perspective computation
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects

Abstract

A camera controller for providing a camera control signal for commanding movement of a camera, the camera controller comprising: an input device, the input device being capable of sensing input position over a range of motion; and an electronic circuit for receiving sensed input position from the input device and forming the camera control signal, the circuit being arranged to form the camera control signal according to one of a plurality of control laws and to select in dependence on the sensed input position the control law to be used.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers

Abstract

A method of compositing a video stream comprising the steps of: obtaining first and second video streams, wherein there is overlap between the background of the first and second video streams; identifying a common feature in the background of the first and second video streams; and stitching the first and second video streams together along the identified feature within the background of the first and second video streams.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• G11B 27/034 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals on discs
• G11B 27/036 - Insert-editing
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 5/265 - Mixing

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment; photographic equipment; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments; video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications; downloadable applications; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film; cameras; microphones; image processors; post-processors for video and image data; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; display monitors and interfaces for computers; electronic display units and computer interfaces; televisions; display walls and screens for use in relation to films and filming; green screens; location estimating devices for cameras; computer software; downloadable software applications [apps]; downloadable applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, focus pulling, virtual production filming and rendering products, equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering, focus pulling; computer games; downloadable computer graphics; computer graphics software; computer graphics cards; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Photographic and cinematographic film developments services. Cinematography and filming services; photography, video and photographic services namely, photographic, film and video capture; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-production editing services in the field of videos and films; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services all relating to the creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; rendering services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services; compositing services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; VFX compositing services, all relating to the creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; focus pulling services in the nature of recording, editing and production of movies; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services. Software as a service; software as a service relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; design and provision of non-downloadable computer graphics software.

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment; photographic equipment; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments; video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications; downloadable applications; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film; cameras; microphones; image processors; post-processors for video and image data; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; display monitors and interfaces for computers; electronic display units and computer interfaces; televisions; display walls and screens for use in relation to films and filming; green screens; location estimating devices for cameras; computer software; downloadable software applications [apps]; downloadable applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, focus pulling, virtual production filming and rendering products, equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering, focus pulling; computer games; downloadable computer graphics; computer graphics software; computer graphics cards; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Photographic and cinematographic film developments services. Cinematography and filming services; photography, video and photographic services namely, photographic, film and video capture; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-production editing services in the field of videos and films; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services all relating to creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; rendering services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services; compositing services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; VFX compositing services, all relating to the creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; focus pulling services in the nature of recording, editing and production of movies; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services. Software as a service; software as a service relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; design and provision of non-downloadable computer graphics software.

Abstract

According to the present invention there is provided a display controller configured to cause a display to show successive frames of a main presentation and to intermittently display a predetermined map of indicia between the frames of the main presentation, whereby a device can determine its location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels
• G09G 5/22 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual characters or indicia using display control signals derived from coded signals representing the characters or indicia with a character-code memory
• G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
• G09G 5/10 - Intensity circuits
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment

Abstract

A back-lit screen comprising: a rigid frame extending around the periphery of the screen and having a front face, the front face having an interior face which defines an opening, and an outer face which defines the exterior contour of the frame transversely to the opening; and a translucent sheet extending across the opening; the frame being configured so that over at least a part of the periphery of the screen the forward-most part of the interior face is coincident with the exterior contour of the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/275 - Generation of keying signals
• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• H04N 9/75 - Chroma key
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
• H04N 5/72 - Modifying the appearance of television pictures by optical filters or diffusing screens
• G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment; photographic equipment; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film; cameras; microphones; image processors; post-processors for video and image data; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; electronic numeric displays and interfaces; televisions; display screens for use as walls; green screens [chromakey]; location estimating devices for cameras; computer software; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming, focus pulling; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming, focus pulling; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Cinematography and filming services; photography, video and photographic services; photographic and cinematographic film developments services; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-processing services relating to video and graphics; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; filming services relating to virtual productions; focus pulling services [lighting technician services]; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services.

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment; photographic equipment; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film; cameras; microphones; image processors; post-processors for video and image data; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; display equipment and interfaces; televisions; display walls; green screens; location estimating devices for cameras; computer software; video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications; applications; applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering products, equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services; computer games; computer graphics; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Cinematography and filming services; photography, video and photographic services; photographic and cinematographic film developments services; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-processing services relating to video and graphics; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services; compositing services; VFX compositing services; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services. Software as a service; software as a service relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; design and provision of computer graphics; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services.

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment; photographic equipment; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film; cameras; microphones; image processors; post-processors for video and image data; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; display equipment and interfaces; televisions; display walls; green screens; location estimating devices for cameras; computer software; video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications; applications; applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering; computer applications, downloadable; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering products, equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services; computer games; computer graphics; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Cinematography and filming services; photography, video and photographic services; photographic and cinematographic film developments services; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-processing services relating to video and graphics; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services; compositing services; VFX compositing services; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services. Software as a service; software as a service relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; design and provision of computer graphics; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services.

Abstract

An optical marker comprising a substrate having a reflective surface (61) and a series of regularly positioned through-holes (60) extending through the reflective surface for location around display elements of a display panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 19/16 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects involving the use of mirrors
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• G09F 19/00 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
• G09F 27/00 - Combined visual and audible advertising or displaying, e.g. for public address
• G09F 19/18 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects involving the use of optical projection means, e.g. projection of images on clouds

Abstract

A lens calibration system for calibrating a lens of an image capture device, the lens calibration system comprising: a processor configured to receive from the image capture device a series of image frames of a scene at different rotational positions of the image capture device; The processor being configured to: Identify in the series of image frames elements representing a first marker located at a first known distance from the image capture device and a second marker located at a second known distance from the image capture device, the first and the second known distances being different to one another; track the identified elements representing each marker across the series of image frames; process the tracked elements to determine a characteristic parameter of the lens of the image capture device; and build a lens model for the image capture device in dependence on the determined characteristic parameter of the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion

Abstract

A method for forming a processed video stream, comprising: capturing a first part of an input video stream using a camera; transmitting the first part of the video stream to a processing facility remote from the camera; at the processing facility, designating a first sub-region of the first part of the video stream for further processing; in dependence on the designation of a first sub-region, forming a first cropped video stream by cropping the first part of the video stream to that sub-region; forming the processed video stream incorporating the first cropped video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 23/61 - Control of cameras or camera modules based on recognised objects
• H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming
• H04N 23/695 - Control of camera direction for changing a field of view, e.g. pan, tilt or based on tracking of objects
• H04N 23/80 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof

Goods & Services

(1) Cinematographic equipment, namely cinematographic cameras, camera robotics, broadcast robotics, robotic camera heads, camera heads, film remote heads, camera tracking systems and remote production systems, camera pan bars, video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications, cinematographic projectors, photography projectors; photographic cameras; wireless video cameras; digital video cameras; editing machines for cinematographic films; editing machines for movie films; editing appliances for cinematographic film; movie editing projectors; editing machines for movie films and cinematographic films; cameras; microphones; raster image processors; video processors; post-processors for audio and sound; render engines; camera controllers; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms; display monitors and interfaces for computers; 3D holographic displays; active-matrix liquid-crystal displays; computer display monitors and screens; digital signage display panels; display monitor; electroluminescent display panels; electronic paper displays; electronic touch screen displays; flat panel display screens; flat screen electroluminescent display screens; flexible flat panel displays for computers; head-mounted audio-visual display units containing integrated cameras and sensors; head mounted displays and head mounted augmented reality displays; LED displays and display panels; light-emitting diode displays and display panels; liquid crystal displays, display screens and display screens; liquid crystal display projectors and monitors; near eye display optics, namely, video display screens for mounting near a user's; eyes and lenses for displaying images to a user; near eye display systems comprising eyewear and software for the generation and display of standard reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality content; organic light emitting diode displays and display panels; personal video display devices in the nature of wearable displays for viewing digital content including augmented reality and mixed reality content; plasma display panels; QLED displays; radar displays; touch sensitive display and control screens; video display units and terminals; wearable video display monitors; computer interface boards and cards; interface circuits for video cameras; network interface cards; interfaces for computers, namely electroencephalography (EEG) helmets allowing users to interface with computer hardware via brain activity; televisions; display walls and screens for use in relation to films and filming; green screens; location estimating devices for cameras; augmented reality software for cinematography; virtual reality software for cinematography; virtual reality training simulation software in the field of cinematography; virtual reality software for movie special effects; computer software for image processing; computer software for video editing; downloadable computer game software; computer software for scanning, digitising, altering and retouching of photograph; downloadable computer software for editing cinematographic film; downloadable applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, focus pulling, virtual production filming and rendering products, equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services; equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services, namely broadcast robotics and optical camera tracking technology, computer hardware and recorded software for virtual production sold as a unit; computer applications relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering, focus pulling; computer games; downloadable computer graphics; computer graphics cards; parts and fittings for cinematographic equipment. (1) Photographic and cinematographic film developments services. (2) Cinematography services; development, creation, production, and post-production of films; cinematographic adaptation and editing; cinematic film development services; film and video production; film editing; video editing; 3D rendering; development, creation, production, distribution and post-production of movies; film mastering services; photography services; video recording services; photographic computer imaging; photographic composition; photographic and cinematographic film developments services; alteration and retouching of photographic images; photographic computer imaging; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-production editing services in the field of videos and films and music; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services all relating to the creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; rendering services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services; compositing services in relation to the creation and editing of films, videos and photos; VFX compositing services, all relating to the creation and editing of films, videos and photographs; focus pulling services in the nature of recording, editing and production of movies; providing information on film editing, video editing, film mastering services, 3D rendering; providing information on cinematographic equipment. (3) Software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for use in cinematography, film and video production, photography, video recording, photographic computer imaging, film editing, video editing; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for virtual production relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; design and provision of non-downloadable computer graphics software.

Abstract

A controller for a video camera, the controller comprising: an input for receiving a focus command indicative of a focus distance; and one or more outputs for transmitting (i) a first signal for controlling the focus of a lens of the camera and (ii) a second signal indicative of the focus distance indicated by the focus command; the controller being configured to determine a focus limit and to transmit the first signal so as to command the camera to adjust its focus to the distance indicated by the focus command only if that distance does not exceed the focus limit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay

Goods & Services

Cinematographic equipment in the nature of cinematographic cameras, camera robotics in the nature of robotic camera mounts, broadcast robotics in the nature of robotic camera mounts, robotic tilting or panning heads for cameras, tilting or panning heads for cameras, film remote tilting or panning heads for cameras, camera tracking systems comprised of apparatus for tracking the position or direction of a camera, and remote production systems comprised of computers and computer terminals for performing video production and remotely controlling cameras, camera pan-bars; photographic equipment in the nature of photographic cameras; cinematographic and photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras; apparatus, equipment and instruments for editing film and cinematographic film, namely, editing machines for movie films; cameras; microphones; raster image processors; postprocessors for video and image data in the nature of video processors; camera controllers in the nature of remote controls for cameras, motorized rails in the nature of support rails for mobile cinematographic equipment; user interface devices for controlling cameras, camera focus controllers and camera booms, namely, computer interface boards; display equipment and interfaces, namely, computers; televisions; display walls in the nature of flat panel display screens; green screens in the nature of projection screens; location estimating devices for cameras in the nature of proximity sensors and camera tracking systems comprised of optical positioning systems, radio positioning systems or satellite positioning systems in the nature of global positioning systems; downloadable computer software for cinematography and photography; video rendering apparatus, equipment, software and applications, namely, cameras and video projectors and downloadable computer applications for cinematography and photography; downloadable computer applications for virtual production relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering; computer applications, downloadable, for virtual production; downloadable computer applications for virtual production relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering products; equipment and computer applications relating to rendering services which relate to cinematographic, filming, photographic and video products and services, namely, broadcast robotics in the nature of remotely controllable cameras, remotely controllable camera mounts, telepresence robots and optical camera tracking technology in the nature of monitoring devices for monitoring camera movements, computer hardware and recorded software for virtual production sold as a unit; downloadable computer game software; downloadable computer graphics; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Cinematography and filming services; photography, video recording and photographic imaging services; photographic and cinematographic film developments services, namely, multimedia entertainment services in the nature of development services in the fields of video and films, virtual production services in the nature of video production at locations remote from video capture locations and video capture at locations remote from video production locations; videos and movies making, editing and production services; post-processing services relating to video and graphics, namely, post-production editing services in the field of videos and film; mixed reality filming services; LED volume filming services; virtual production filming services; video rendering services in the nature of video editing; rendering services, all relating to cinematography, filming, photography, video and photographic services, namely, video and photo editing; compositing services in the nature of photographic composition for others; VFX compositing services in the nature of production of movie special effects; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for virtual production; software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for virtual production relating to mixed reality filming, LED volume filming, virtual production filming and rendering services; computer graphics design services; information and advice relating to all the aforesaid services

Abstract

A system for capturing a video stream, the system comprising: a camera; and an encoding device configured to store video captured by the camera together with metadata indicating a location in the video at which a predesignated substitution object appears.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 21/234 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs
• H04N 21/431 - Generation of visual interfacesContent or additional data rendering
• H04N 21/81 - Monomedia components thereof

Abstract

A method for forming augmented image data, the method comprising: forming a primary image feed showing a subject illuminated by a lighting unit; estimating the location of the lighting unit; receiving overlay data defining an overlay of three-dimensional appearance; rendering the overlay data in dependence on the estimated location to form an augmentation image feed; and overlaying the augmentation image feed on the primary image feed to form a secondary image feed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 15/50 - Lighting effects
• H04N 5/272 - Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay

Abstract

A method for monitoring a work process in which a workpiece is worked on by a tool, the method comprising: providing an irregular pattern of indicia remote from the workpiece and the tool; imaging the indicia by an imaging device carried by the workpiece and thereby estimating the location of the workpiece with respect to the indicia; imaging the indicia by an imaging device carried by the tool and thereby estimating the location of the tool with respect to the indicia; and correlating the location of the workpiece and the tool to estimate an operation performed by the tool on the workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A lens calibration system for calibrating a lens of an image capture device, the lens calibration system comprising: a processor configured to receive from the image capture device a series of image frames of a scene at different rotational positions of the image capture device;The processor being configured to:Identify in the series of image frames elements representing a first marker located at a first known distance from the image capture device and a second marker located at a second known distance from the image capture device, the first and the second known distances being different to one another;track the identified elements representing each marker across the series of image frames;process the tracked elements to determine a characteristic parameter of the lens of the image capture device; and build a lens model for the image capture device in dependence on the determined characteristic parameter of the lens.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration

Abstract

A method for forming a processed video stream, comprising: capturing a first part of an input video stream using a camera; transmitting the first part of the video stream to a processing facility remote from the camera; at the processing facility, designating a first sub-region of the first part of the video stream for further processing; in dependence on the designation of a first sub-region, forming a first cropped video stream by cropping the first part of the video stream to that sub-region; forming the processed video stream incorporating the first cropped video stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/262 - Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelengthActuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
• H04N 21/2187 - Live feed
• H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
• H04N 21/4402 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing a video clip retrieved from local storage with an incoming video stream or rendering scenes according to encoded video stream scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for household redistribution, storage or real-time display
• H04N 21/4728 - End-user interface for requesting content, additional data or servicesEnd-user interface for interacting with content, e.g. for content reservation or setting reminders, for requesting event notification or for manipulating displayed content for selecting a ROI [Region Of Interest], e.g. for requesting a higher resolution version of a selected region
• H04N 21/854 - Content authoring

Abstract

A motion tracking system configured to determine a rendering of a simulation object representing a real object (1) in a real environment (5, 6, 7, 8, 9), the positioning system comprising: an imaging device (24) mounted to the real object and configured to capture a series of images of a plurality of irregularly positioned markers (30) located in the real environment; an image processing unit communicatively coupled to the imaging device for receiving the series of images; the image processing unit being configured to determine the real location of the real object by: creating a three-dimensional model of a constellation formed by the markers visible in the series of images; and mapping the patterns of markers visible in successive images captured by the imaging device to the model and thereby determining the motion of the imaging device relative to the markers; and to determine the rendering of the simulation object so that the rendering mimics the determined motion of the imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
• G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

A motion tracking system for tracking the motion of a subject in an environment, the system comprising: an imaging device adapted to be worn by the subject; an accelerometer adapted to be worn by the subject; and a processor configured to receive a series of images of the environment captured by the imaging device and to form, in dependence on the images an estimate of the subject's position in the environment, and to receive acceleration data from the accelerometer and to, form an estimate of the motion of a part of the subject's body carrying the accelerometer in dependence on the acceleration data and the estimated position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

A method for automatically moving a vessel along a desired path, the method comprising: providing an irregular pattern of indicia remote from the vessel; imaging the indicia by an imaging device carried by the vessel and thereby estimating the location and orientation of the vessel with respect to the indicia; driving the vessel in dependence on the estimated location and orientation in order to cause the vessel to move along the path.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

An optical navigation system comprising a camera oriented to face towards a plurality of markers located at spaced apart locations from the camera, calculating means adapted to calculate an angle subtended between pairs of markers, the subtended angles being calculated by monitoring the pixel locations of the markers in a series of images captured by the camera, the optical navigation system additionally comprising means for creating a three-dimensional model whereby the location of the camera relative to the markers is determined by triangulating the subtended angles in the three-dimensional model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/579 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from motion
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A method for monitoring a work process in which a workpiece is worked on by a tool, the method comprising: providing an irregular pattern of indicia remote from the workpiece and the tool; imaging the indicia by an imaging device carried by the workpiece and thereby estimating the location of the workpiece with respect to the indicia; imaging the indicia by an imaging device carried by the tool and thereby estimating the location of the tool with respect to the indicia; and correlating the location of the workpiece and the tool to estimate an operation performed by the tool on the workpiece.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25F 5/00 - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A method for forming augmented image data, the method comprising: forming a primary image feed showing a subject illuminated by a lighting unit; estimating the location of the lighting unit; receiving overlay data defining an overlay of three- dimensional appearance; rendering the overlay data in dependence on the estimated location to form an augmentation image feed; and overlaying the augmentation image feed on the primary image feed to form a secondary image feed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 15/50 - Lighting effects
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

A motion tracking system for tracking the motion of a subject in an environment, the system comprising: an imaging device adapted to be worn by the subject; an accelerometer adapted to be worn by the subject; and a processor configured to receive a series of images of the environment captured by the imaging device and to form, in dependence on the images an estimate of the subject's position in the environment, and to receive acceleration data from the accelerometer and to, form an estimate of the motion of a part of the subject's body carrying the accelerometer in dependence on the acceleration data and the estimated position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors

Abstract

A motion tracking system configured to determine a rendering of a simulation object representing a real object (1) in a real environment (5, 6, 7, 8, 9), the positioning system comprising: an imaging device (24) mounted to the real object and configured to capture a series of images of a plurality of irregularly positioned markers (30) located in the real environment; an image processing unit communicatively coupled to the imaging device for receiving the series of images; the image processing unit being configured to determine the real location of the real object by: creating a three-dimensional model of a constellation formed by the markers visible in the series of images; and mapping the patterns of markers visible in successive images captured by the imaging device to the model and thereby determining the motion of the imaging device relative to the markers; and to determine the rendering of the simulation object so that the rendering mimics the determined motion of the imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• G06T 7/579 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from motion
• G06T 15/00 - 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering

Goods & Services

Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting, orientation and positioning devices; portable navigation devices; electronic and optical navigational trackers, guidance orientation and positioning apparatus and instruments; robotic control apparatus; artificial intelligence apparatus; virtual reality software; virtual reality game software; virtual reality headsets; virtual reality hardware; virtual reality glasses; video and movie camera positioning and navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and orientation apparatus; virtual reality game services. Entertainment; education; training; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid. Design and development of virtual reality, robotic control and artificial intelligence software; engineering services relating to robotics; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

(1) Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting, orientation and positioning devices, namely an opto-electronic navigational, positioning, and orientational apparatus that calculates and measures its own 3d positioning utilizing retro-reflective markers with related software applications for tracking, navigating and guiding objects, robots, cameras for adding virtual overlays and virtual reality, virtual sets and other objects for purposes of positional awareness aided functions; portable navigation devices, namely handheld video and movie cameras; electronic and optical navigational trackers, guidance orientation and positioning apparatus and instruments for video, film and movie cameras; robotic control apparatus for video, film and movie cameras; artificial intelligence video, film and movie cameras; virtual reality software used for filming; computer game software for virtual reality games; virtual reality headsets; virtual reality hardware; virtual reality glasses; video and movie camera positioning and navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and orientation systems for use in filming. (1) Entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual reality game services for enabling physical exercise and interactions in a virtual environment via a computer network; education, namely providing seminars, lectures and classes in virtual reality spatial tracking; training in the field of virtual reality spatial tracking and its applications; providing amusement virtual reality games; information, consultancy and advisory services in the field of virtual reality spatial tracking and its applications. (2) Design and development of virtual reality, robotic control and artificial intelligence software; engineering services in the field of robotics; information, consultancy and advisory services in the field of virtual reality, robotic control, and artificial intelligence software.

Goods & Services

Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting, orientation and positioning devices and electronic and optical navigational trackers, guidance orientation and positioning apparatus and instruments, in the nature of an opto-electronic navigational, positioning, and orientational apparatus that calculates and measures its own 3D positioning utilizing retro-reflective markers with related software applications for tracking, navigating and guiding objects, robots, AGVs, cameras for adding virtual overlays and virtual reality, virtual sets and other objects for purposes of positional awareness aided functions; electronic robotic control apparatus; artificial intelligence humanoid robotic apparatus; virtual reality software; virtual reality game software; virtual reality headsets; virtual reality hardware; virtual reality glasses Entertainment services, namely, providing online virtual reality game services for enabling physical exercise and interactions in a virtual environment via a computer network; education, namely, providing seminars, lectures and classes in virtual reality spatial tracking; training in the field of virtual reality spatial tracking and its applications; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid Design and development of virtual reality, robotic control and artificial intelligence software; engineering services relating to robotics; information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid

Goods & Services

Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting, orientation and positioning devices; portable navigation devices; electronic and optical navigational trackers, guidance orientation and positioning apparatus and instruments; robotic control apparatus; artificial intelligence apparatus; virtual reality software; virtual reality game software; virtual reality headsets; virtual reality hardware; virtual reality glasses; video and movie camera positioning and navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and orientation apparatus. Entertainment; education; training; virtual reality game services;  information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid. Design and development of virtual reality, robotic control and artificial intelligence software; engineering services relating to robotics;  information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.

Abstract

A geared drive assembly (10) comprising the driven gear (12) arranged to mesh with the driving gear (14) and a rotary actuator operatively connected to the driving gear (14) by the pulley belt (22) engaging with an first pulley wheel (18) of the rotary actuator and a second pulley wheel (24) rigidly and coaxially connected to the driving gear (14), wherein the pulley belt (22) comprises first (26) and second (28) pulley belt portions extending between the first (18) and second (24) pulley wheels, wherein the first pulley belt portion (26) is maintained, in use, under tension, and wherein the second pulley belt portion (28) is slack, in use. Advantages of the invention, compared with known anti-backlash gearboxes, include: significant weight reductions, reduced complexity, reduced drag, smaller motor sizes, reduced part count, reduced play and backlash. Embodiments of the invention may advantageously provide a lightweight, simple anti-backlash gearing assembly that are particularly suited for use in motorized camera mounts, e.g. pan/tilt heads.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16H 57/12 - Arrangements for adjusting or for taking-up backlash not provided for elsewhere
• F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories

Abstract

An optical navigation system comprising a camera oriented to face towards a plurality of markers located at spaced apart locations from the camera, calculating means adapted to calculate an angle subtended between pairs of markers, the subtended angles being calculated by monitoring the pixel locations of the markers in a series of images captured by the camera, the optical navigation system additionally comprising means for creating a three-dimensional model whereby the location of the camera relative to the markers is determined by triangulating the subtended angles in the three-dimensional model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G01S 5/16 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using electromagnetic waves other than radio waves
• H04N 5/222 - Studio circuitryStudio devicesStudio equipment
• G06T 7/579 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from motion
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras