Michael Scott Kaye

US Patent:

6515659, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/029625

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA
Charles J. L. Best - Los Angeles CA
Robby R. Haynes - Newbury Park CA

Assignee:

In-Three, Inc. - Agoura Hills CA

International Classification:

G06T 1500

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

An image processing method and system for converting two-dimensional images into realistic reproductions, or recreations of three-dimensional images are embodied in a variety of interactive image processing tools that allow a user to apply any number or combination of image pixel repositioning depth contouring effects, algorithms or the like to create three-dimensional images with smooth realistic appearing surface contours.

US Patent:

6686926, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Mar 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/819420

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA

Assignee:

In-Three, Inc. - Agoura Hills CA

International Classification:

G06T 1500

US Classification:

345680

Abstract:

An image processing system and method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images is embodied in a workstation with multiple interactive user interfaces configured to facilitate implementation of a variety of image processing techniques. By employing these tools and methodologies, an operator can rapidly render great numbers of objects in digitized images and observe the results in real time as algorithms pertaining to the object are adjusted.

US Patent:

7102633, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

May 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/147380

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA, US
Charles J. L. Best - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

In-Three, Inc. - Westlake Village CA

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419

Abstract:

Methods for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images employing various interactive image processing tools that allow a user to apply any number or combination of image pixel repositioning depth contouring effects, algorithms or the like to create three-dimensional images.

US Patent:

7116323, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Dec 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/316672

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA, US
Charles J. L. Best - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

In-Three, Inc. - Westlake Village CA

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419, 345420, 345422, 348 42, 348 43, 348 44

Abstract:

An exemplary method of reconstructing a hidden surface area in an image includes the steps of: identifying a separation pixel gap in an image resulting from a repositioning of image pixels to create a three-dimensional image; identifying pixels from one or more images; and filling the separation pixel gap with the pixels. Replacement pixels can be retrieved from a single image in a search sequence of images, or from a plurality of images in the sequence. One or more pixel fill techniques can be employed to determine replacement pixels for the separation pixel gap which best match adjacent background pixels.

US Patent:

7116324, Oct 3, 2006

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/674688

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA, US
Charles J. L. Best - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

In-Three, Inc. - Agoura Hills CA

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345419, 345606, 382 60

Abstract:

A method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images includes: tracking an object in an image, the object having an object edge and an object outline thereabout, from frame to frame over a sequence of images; and creating object outlines in subsequent frames for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images maintaining an object outline to object edge distance spacing relationship as the object moves or changes from frame to frame.

US Patent:

20050146521, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Mar 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/792368

Inventors:

Michael Kaye - Agoura Hills CA, US
Charles Best - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

G06T015/00

US Classification:

345419000

Abstract:

A method for providing a three-dimensional image includes selecting a screen size or range of screen sizes for a three-dimensional image and scaling depth information associated with objects in a three-dimensional image to preserve perceived depths of the objects when the three-dimensional image is presented at the screen size or within the range of screen sizes selected.

US Patent:

20050231505, Oct 20, 2005

Filed:

Jun 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/882524

Inventors:

Michael Kaye - Agoura Hills CA, US
Charles Best - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

G06T015/40
G06T015/00

US Classification:

345421000, 345419000

Abstract:

A method for converting two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images includes tracking an image reconstruction of hidden surface areas to be consistent with image areas adjacent to the hidden surface areas over a sequence of frames making up a three-dimensional motion picture.

US Patent:

54304784, Jul 4, 1995

Filed:

Jun 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/265049

Inventors:

Michael C. Kaye - Agoura Hills CA
Majid Bemanian - Glendale CA

Assignee:

MSCL, Inc. - CA

International Classification:

H04N 5253

US Classification:

348 99

Abstract:

A film correction system adjusts a relative position of film containing an area for information and a scanner of the film area. The system includes a scanner for scanning the film area at a film plane, A film drive moves the film along the film plane. A focused beam separate from the film area scanner scans a film edge in the film for determining a location of the film edge. A circuit is coupled to the focused beam scanner for changing a relative position of the film area scanner and the film area. The film edge scanner is a flying spot scanner, and the apparatus includes signal processors for processing the sprocket information. The system may be retrofit to an existing telecine apparatus. A separate coil may be used to provide deflection of a flying spot scanner used to scan the picture information on the film.