GB2270573A - Photographic self-portrait installations - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
- H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
- H04N1/00281—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a telecommunication apparatus, e.g. a switched network of teleprinters for the distribution of text-based information, a selective call terminal
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03B—APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
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- G03B17/48—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor adapted for combination with other photographic or optical apparatus
- G03B17/50—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor adapted for combination with other photographic or optical apparatus with both developing and finishing apparatus
- G03B17/53—Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor adapted for combination with other photographic or optical apparatus with both developing and finishing apparatus for automatically delivering a finished picture after a signal causing exposure has been given, e.g. by pushing a button, by inserting a coin
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- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
- H04N1/00127—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
- H04N1/00281—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a telecommunication apparatus, e.g. a switched network of teleprinters for the distribution of text-based information, a selective call terminal
- H04N1/00283—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a telecommunication apparatus, e.g. a switched network of teleprinters for the distribution of text-based information, a selective call terminal with a television apparatus
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
- H04N1/00—Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission; Details thereof
- H04N1/04—Scanning arrangements, i.e. arrangements for the displacement of active reading or reproducing elements relative to the original or reproducing medium, or vice versa
- H04N1/10—Scanning arrangements, i.e. arrangements for the displacement of active reading or reproducing elements relative to the original or reproducing medium, or vice versa using flat picture-bearing surfaces
- H04N1/1004—Scanning arrangements, i.e. arrangements for the displacement of active reading or reproducing elements relative to the original or reproducing medium, or vice versa using flat picture-bearing surfaces using two-dimensional electrical scanning, e.g. cathode-ray tubes
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Abstract
A photo-graphic self-portrait installation including a video camera 8 for capturing an image of a user operating the installation and a monitor 10 for displaying an inverse of the image so captured. An image reversal element such as a mirror (16, Figure 3) is provided and the inversed and reversed image is projected onto a light sensitive photographic medium to produce a positive image.
Description
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO PHOTOGRAPHIC SELF-PORTRAIT INSTALLATIONS This invention concerns improvements in or relating to a photographic self-portrait installation.
In particular, although not exclusively, the invention has reference to such an installation including a booth incorporating photographic equipment the operation of which is performed by a user who poses for a photograph, usually in a seated position. Conventionally, such an installation has operated on the wet photographic principle using a simple camera from which the exposed film is transported through a developing stage for delivery, within a short time span, in the form of prints to the waiting user. The advantage of the wet system is the long picture life and the relatively cheap film material which gives a good quality image.
In more recent installations, video cameras have been employed to capture the image of the user and to fix the same in a digitised manner on an appropriate carrying medium. The advantage of using a video camera is the versatility of the resultant image which is digitised and can thus be modified by addition or subtraction.
Furthermore, the image can be electronically enhanced to improve its quality. The disadvantage of such a system is that the end product enjoys a relatively short life expectancy with advancing picture deterioration, notwithstanding a high cost carrying medium.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved self-portrait installation having the advantages of both conventional systems without their disadvantages.
According to a first aspect of the invention a photographic self-portrait installation includes a video camera for capturing an image of a user operating the installation, a monitor for displaying an inverse of the image so captured, an image reversal element for reversing said inversed image, projection means for projecting the inversed and reversed image onto a light sensitive photographic medium, and developing means for developing a positive photographic image.
According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a method of generating a photographic self portrait including the steps of targetting a video camera on a user of a self portrait installation to capture an image of the user, inversing the image and displaying the image on a monitor, reversing the displayed inversed image, projecting the inversed and reversed image onto a light sensitive photographic medium, and developing a positive photographic image therefrom.
Conveniently, the means for reversing the image is a plain mirror suitably orientated to reflect the captured image as seen by the monitor for projection onto the light sensitive photographic medium.
Preferably a viewing monitor is provided for the user to see himself/herself in a pose, and advantageously the user will see a mirror image in said monitor to facilitate proper posture.
The projecting means may include a simple lens and shutter mechanism.
The light sensitive photographic medium may be in substantially continuous strip form and means, for example a guillotine, are provided for cutting the medium before or after each exposure prior to passage through the developing means. The medium may be transported through the developing means by a series of rollers.
The developing means may be in the form of a series of baths containing suitable chemicals for developing and fixing the image.
A conveyor belt is so arranged as to deliver the developed photograph to a discharge point for drying and subsequent collection by the user.
The installation is currency or card operated and is conveniently housed within a booth provided with an adjustable support, for example a stool, for the user.
By way of example only, one embodiment of a photographic self portrait installation according to the invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a sectional front elevation;
Figure 2 is a plan view corresponding to Figure 1; and
Figure 3 is a side elevation corresponding to Figure 1
with a part removed for clarity.
Referring to the drawings there is shown a photographic self portrait installation 1 including a booth 2 incorporating a posing area 4 provided with a height adjustable stool 6 for the supporting a user in front of a video camera 8 superposed above a viewing monitor 10, both held in position behind a door 12 having suitable apertures therefor.
The camera 8 is connected to the viewing monitor 10 and to a monitor 14 the screen of which is downward facing towards a mirror 16 angularly orientated to reflect any image thereon through 90 for projection through a lens arrangement 18 and thence onto a photographic medium (not shown). The medium is supported by rollers 21 for passing sequentially through a number of chemical and washing baths depicted generally at 22. A conveyor belt 20 conveys the print to a delivery position 24 from which latter developed photographs are discharged into a well 26 swept by heated air provided by a dryer 28.
In operation of the installation of the invention, a user (not shown) wishing to create a photographic self portrait enters the booth 1 and positions himself/herself on the stool 6 which can be adjusted to an appropriate height for the taking of the photograph. In order to initiate operation of the installation, the user must insert appropriate currency or a card after which instructions as to the manner of operation are given to the user either audibly, or visually on the viewing monitor, or both visually and audibly. Assuming that operation of the installation has been initiated, the camera 8 will frame the user who will be able to see his image on the viewing monitor 10. Conveniently the image viewed on the monitor 10 will be a mirror image of the user to facilitate posing prior to the photograph being taken.Once the user has assumed the pose required the image will be frozen on the monitor 10 and on the monitor 14.
The image on monitor 14 is an inverse of the captured image of the user.
The inversed image on the monitor 14 is light transmitted to the mirror 16 which accordingly reverses the image for projection via the lens arrangement 18 onto the light sensitive photographic medium which may be held within the installation in strip form. Once the medium is exposed to the image, the medium travels a predetermined distance prior to the relevant image bearing portion being separated by guillotine from the strip supply. The image bearing portion is fed to the rollers 21 and travels through the baths 22 and is carried by the belt 20 to the delivery position 24 whence they gravitate into the well 26 for drying by the dryer 28.
The photographic medium is conventional light sensitive wet photographic paper and as such is considerably cheaper than the 'dry carrying medium used for digitised images from a video camera. In addition, the picture resolution achievable from such paper is superior to the 'dry' medium and has a far greater life expectancy, and is less expensive.
The present invention thus provides an installation for self-portrait photography and a method for its use which combine the advantages of a pure wet photographic system with those of a video system.
Claims (10)
1. a photographic self-portrait installation includes a video camera for capturing an image of a user operating the installation, a monitor for displaying an inverse of the image so captured, an image reversal element for reversing said inversed image, projection means for projecting the inversed and reversed image onto a light sensitive photographic medium, and developing means for developing a positive photographic image.
2. An installation according to claim 1 in which the image reversal element is a plain mirror suitably orientated to reflect the captured image as seen by the,monitor for projection onto the light sensitive photographic medium.
3. An installation according to claim 1 or 2 in which the projection means includes a simple lens and shutter mechanism.
4. An installation according to any one of the preceding claims in which a viewing monitor is provided for the user to see himself/herself in a pose, the user seeing a mirror image in said monitor to facilitate proper posture.
5. An installation according to any one of the preceding claims in which the light sensitive photographic medium may be in substantially continuous strip form.
6. An installation according to claim 5 in which the medium is transported through the developing means by a series of rollers.
7. An installation according to any one of the preceding claims in which the developing means is in the form of a series of baths containing suitable chemicals for developing and fixing the image.
8. An installation according to any one of the preceding claims in which a conveyor belt is so arranged as to deliver the developed photograph to a discharge point for drying and subsequent collection by the user.
9. An installation according to any one of the preceding claims in which the installation is currency or card operated.
10. A photographic self-portrait installation substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9219366A GB2270573A (en) | 1992-09-12 | 1992-09-12 | Photographic self-portrait installations |
| PCT/GB1993/001921 WO1994007325A1 (en) | 1992-09-12 | 1993-09-10 | Improvements in or relating to photographic self-portrait installations |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9219366A GB2270573A (en) | 1992-09-12 | 1992-09-12 | Photographic self-portrait installations |
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| GB9219366D0 GB9219366D0 (en) | 1992-10-28 |
| GB2270573A true GB2270573A (en) | 1994-03-16 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB9219366A Withdrawn GB2270573A (en) | 1992-09-12 | 1992-09-12 | Photographic self-portrait installations |
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| WO (1) | WO1994007325A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2289135A (en) * | 1994-04-12 | 1995-11-08 | Prontophot Uk Ltd | Photographic booths |
| EP1059799A2 (en) * | 1999-06-09 | 2000-12-13 | Gipco S.R.L. | Digital photo-booth |
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| EP0176092A2 (en) * | 1984-09-26 | 1986-04-02 | Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. | Apparatus for recording cathode-ray tube image |
| GB2253490A (en) * | 1989-02-28 | 1992-09-09 | Photostar Ltd | Automatic picture taking machine |
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| EP0176092A2 (en) * | 1984-09-26 | 1986-04-02 | Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. | Apparatus for recording cathode-ray tube image |
| GB2253490A (en) * | 1989-02-28 | 1992-09-09 | Photostar Ltd | Automatic picture taking machine |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2289135A (en) * | 1994-04-12 | 1995-11-08 | Prontophot Uk Ltd | Photographic booths |
| EP1059799A2 (en) * | 1999-06-09 | 2000-12-13 | Gipco S.R.L. | Digital photo-booth |
| EP1059799A3 (en) * | 1999-06-09 | 2002-04-17 | Gipco S.R.L. | Digital photo-booth |
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| WO1994007325A1 (en) | 1994-03-31 |
| GB9219366D0 (en) | 1992-10-28 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |