Key Information
Associated IP rights
PPatent
Additional Details
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Industry segment:
Electronic and Electrical
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Funding Received:
Yes
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Development stage TRL:
TRL 2 - Technology concept formulated
A system and method for distorting image capture with a camera
PPatent
Available for: License
Overview
The invention is an innovative device designed to intentionally distort images captured by a camera, creating unique visual effects. It operates through a series of components that manipulate light before it reaches the camera sensor.
- Light Sensor: The device includes a high-precision sensor that receives incoming light from the scene being photographed. This sensor can capture fine details and variations in the light.
- Energy Source: Once the light is received, an integrated energy source adds energy to the light. This process involves altering the light's properties, such as its intensity or wavelength, which is crucial for the subsequent distortion effects.
- Amplifier: The altered light is then passed through an amplifier. This component significantly boosts the light's intensity, creating a distorted signal with enhanced brightness or altered spectral characteristics. The amplification process introduces specific distortions that modify the image in a unique way.
- Weakener: Parallel to the amplification process, the device also features a weakener. This component reduces the light's intensity, producing another distorted signal that is characterized by reduced brightness or altered contrast. The weakening process imparts different distortions, contributing to the overall effect.
- Distortion Mechanism: The camera then captures these manipulated light signals. The combined effects of amplification and weakening result in a captured image that exhibits intentional distortions. These distortions can manifest as variations in brightness, contrast, color shifts, or other visual anomalies, depending on the specific settings and nature of the energy manipulation.
- Creative Applications: This device offers significant potential for creative applications in photography, videography, and digital art. By distorting images in controlled and predictable ways, photographers and artists can explore new visual styles and effects, pushing the boundaries of conventional image capture.
In essence, this invention provides a novel tool for image distortion by manipulating light at multiple stages before it reaches the camera sensor. The combination of amplification and weakening processes allows for a diverse range of distortion effects, making it an asset for creative professionals seeking to innovate and experiment with visual media.