Automated 3D photo booth
AssigneeIpc Hk Lmited
InventorSimon Rizkallah Gemayel
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Abstract
This fully-automated 3D photo booth uses a single-or dual-lens camera or other depth sensors. Depth algorithms process the pictures taken, which can be inserted into themed templates. A novel method of coarse segmentation separates the foreground and background. The photo booth dispenses an interlaced print and snap-in photo frame, or gives the option of viewing on a mobile device or sending via email or social media. On a mobile device, the 3D viewing is with a snap-on or adhesive optical overlay if available, using novel lenticules that solve Moiré artifacts. In the absence of an optical overlay, tilt sensors are used to move the viewpoint of the 3D scene model, to look around objects in the foreground, the same as if real objects were being tilted back and forth.
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A fully-automated 3D photo booth comprising:
- a) a machine that takes pictures or video with single- or dual-lens cameras;
- b) software for running on a computer processor to cause the processor to convert the digital imaging to a 3D model, and provide the option to integrate it into themed foregrounds and backgrounds;
- c) a lenticular display monitor that previews the 3D results with or without a preselected template;
- d) a dispenser for storing and releasing an interlaced photo and 3D photo frame;
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- e) an option to receive digital content instead of a lenticular print, with the resulting 3D content transmitted to the user's mobile device, or sent online via email or social network, wherein a snap-in 3D photo frame can be dispensed from the machine, providing the advantage of simply setting the interlaced photo into the frame and snapping a lenticular overlay in on top to hold the photo paper tightly to a plastic across the image, with no need for adhesive, a laminating machine or additional production time.
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