Light capture device

Number: 11762481
Published: 2023-09-19
Filed: 2022-04-08
Assignee: LUCASFILM ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY LTD.
Inventors: Jutan; Michael et al.
CPC: G06F3/011; G06F3/0304; G06F3/0308; G06F3/04815; G06F3/0482; G06F3/04845; G06F3/04847; G06F3/0488
Verdict: Low Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Physical light-capture device for virtual production (granted).

Abstract

In some implementations, an apparatus may include a housing enclosing a circuitry may include a processor and a memory, the housing forming a handgrip. In addition, the apparatus may include a plurality of light sensors arranged in a particular configuration, each of the plurality of light sensors coupled to an exterior the housing via a sensor arm. Also, the apparatus may include one or more controls mounted on the exterior of the housing and electrically coupled to the circuitry. The apparatus can include one or more antenna mounted on an exterior of the housing; and a transmitter connected to the circuitry and electrically connected to the one or more antenna to send data from the apparatus via a wireless protocol. The apparatus can include an electronic device for mounting an electronic device to the housing, the electronic device configured to execute an application for an immersive content generation system.

Background

FIELD (1) The present disclosure generally relates to generating content using one or more displays configured for operation in an immersive content production system. In some embodiments, the images shown on the displays may be color corrected in real-time or at interactive frame rates. In addition, virtual lights can be generated using the interactive displays. BACKGROUND (2) One method of creating a virtual reality experience can include surrounding a user with large display screens that present a virtual environment for the user. For example, an immersive content production system that can be used in production of movies and videos can include a stage or performance area that is at least partially enclosed with one or more walls and/or a ceiling each of which can be covered with display screens. One or more cameras can be placed in the performance area and live actors can interact with physical props placed on the stage, as well as with virtual elements displayed on the displays. Such immersive content production systems can present challenges. SUMMARY (3) A system of one or more computers can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of having software, firmware, hardware, or a combination of them installed on the system that in operation causes or cause the system to perform the actions. One or more computer programs can be configured to perform particular operations or actions by virtue of including instructions that, when executed by data pro

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising: a housing enclosing a circuitry comprising a processor and a memory, the housing forming a handgrip; a plurality of light sensors arranged in a first configuration, each of the plurality of light sensors coupled to an exterior of the housing via a flexible sensor arm; an electronic device mount for attaching an electronic device to the housing, the electronic device configured to execute an application for an immersive content generation system; and one or more controls mounted on the exterior of the housing and electrically coupled to the circuitry. || 7. A light capture device comprising: a body enclosing a circuitry comprising a processor and a memory, the body forming a handgrip; a plurality of light sensors arranged in a first configuration, each of the plurality of light sensors coupled to an exterior of the body via a flexible sensor arm; an electronic device mount for attaching an electronic device to the body, the electronic device configured to execute an application for an immersive content generation system; and one or more controls mounted on the exterior of the body and electrically coupled to the circuitry. || 13. A light capture device comprising: a housing molded to form a handgrip enclosing a circuit, the circuit comprising: one or more processors connected to a bus; a memory connected to the bus; a wireless transceiver with at least one antenna connected to the bus; and a battery; a plurality of markers arranged in a predetermined configuration, each of the plurality of markers coupled to an exterior surface of the housing via a flexible sensor arm; a mount for attaching an electronic device to the housing, the electronic device configured to execute an application for an immersive content generation system; and one or more controls mounted on the exterior surface of the housing and electrically coupled to the circuit.