Continuous adjustable 3Deeps Filter Spectacles for optimized 3Deeps stereoscopic viewing, control method and means therefor, and system and method of generating and displaying a modified video

What is this patent about?

’874 is related to the field of motion pictures and digital image processing, specifically focusing on techniques for generating specialized visual effects from 2D source video. The technology operates within the context of enhancing the viewing experience by manipulating standard image frames to create a sense of depth or continuous motion, often utilized in conjunction with synchronized viewing spectacles or unique frame-sequencing methods.

The underlying idea behind ’874 is the systematic transformation of standard 2D video frames into modified versions that can be used to trigger specific neurological responses, such as the Pulfrich effect or the illusion of sustained movement. By applying geometric or compositional changes—such as expanding, cropping, or stitching image data—the system creates a series of altered frames that differ from the original source to provide the brain with the necessary visual cues for depth perception and fluid motion.

The claims of ’874 focus on a method for generating and displaying modified video through a multi-step transformation process. This involves acquiring a source video, selecting an image frame, and generating a modified version by either expanding the frame, removing a specific portion, or stitching it together with a portion of a second frame. The process then culminates in the creation of first and second altered image frames that contain non-overlapping portions derived from the modified frame, which are distinct from the original source material.

In practice, the invention works by taking a single perspective and artificially creating the variations required for advanced visual illusions. The system identifies specific regions of interest within a frame and applies a deformation value or compositional change to isolate or combine visual elements. These altered frames are then presented to the viewer, often blended with bridge frames or sequenced in a repeating loop, to ensure that the motion appears continuous and the depth appears three-dimensional without the need for traditional dual-camera stereoscopic filming.

This approach differs from prior solutions by moving away from simple dual-image 3D systems that require two separate camera perspectives. Instead, it utilizes a single-image transformation logic that can be applied to any existing 2D content. By mathematically manipulating the spatial characteristics of the frames and generating non-overlapping altered segments, the invention allows for the creation of complex depth configurations and sustained gestures that would be impossible to capture through standard cinematography alone.