Ana V Benitez

US Patent:

8228366, Jul 24, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/312994

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

H04N 7/01

US Classification:

348 43, 348453, 348581, 348571, 382284, 345419, 345473, 345621, 345502

Abstract:

A system () useful in compositing images () comprises a pre-visualization application () for producing an initial graphics output (). A visual effects (VFX) compositor () receives the initial graphics output (), input data (), and a captured image (). The VFX compositor and produces a composite image () based on the initial graphics output (), the input data () and the captured image ().

US Patent:

8466917, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Nov 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/515340

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Dong-Qing Zhang - Burbank CA, US
James Arthur Fancher - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345426, 345419, 345427, 345582, 345589, 382190, 382255, 382274

Abstract:

A method and system for modeling light in time and space are provided. The method and system of the present disclosure collect light readings, e. g. , on a motion picture set, at different positions and times to build a light model to be used for visual effects (VFX) compositing. The light model represents the light distribution across space and/or time for a predetermined physical space. Using the light model, the lighting can then be predicted or interpolated at intermediate or other positions and/or times for which no specific light readings were obtained. The light models can be used for rendering objects (e. g. , natural or CG elements) in a scene as if they were in that space.

US Patent:

8527555, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/224202

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Kurt Clawson - Burbank CA, US
Christopher Carey - Santa Clarita CA, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707805, 707695, 707825, 707913, 717104

Abstract:

A device and method direct towards the packaging, transporting and extracting of essence files, metadata files and service data files are provided. The device and method include receiving content files (e. g. , essence and metadata files) and service files, the service files identifying an application to be applied to the content files, combining the content files and the service files into a media package, and transmitting the media package. The device and method also include receiving the media package containing content files and service files and extracting the content files and the service files from the media package. The media package may further include command data that describes how to process the content files and the service files as well as identification data that identifies the content files and service files. The command data, and content and service files may be encrypted.

US Patent:

8538144, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Nov 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/311839

Inventors:

Ana B. Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Dong-Qing Zhang - Burbank CA, US
James A. Fancher - Marina Del Rey CA, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382167, 382154, 382274, 382282

Abstract:

A system and method for color correction of 3D images including at least two separate image streams captured for a same scene include determining three-dimensional properties of at least a portion of a selected image stream, the three-dimensional properties including light and surface reflectance properties, surface color, reflectance properties, scene geometry and the like. A look of the portion of the selected image stream is then modified by altering the value of at least one of the determined three-dimensional properties and, in one embodiment, applying image formation theory. The modifications are then rendered in an output 3D picture either automatically and/or according to user inputs. In various embodiments, corrections made to the selected one of the at least two image streams can be automatically applied to the other of the image streams.

US Patent:

8644632, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Jun 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/451939

Inventors:

Rajan Laxman Joshi - Glendale CA, US
James Arthur Fancher - Marina Del Rey CA, US
Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Thomson Licensing - Boulogne-Billancourt

International Classification:

G06K 9/36

US Classification:

382240, 382232, 382233, 382248, 382250

Abstract:

At least one particular method and apparatus provide an enhanced quality low resolution image extracted from a scalable high resolution bit stream in a DCP bit stream. In various implementations, an enhancement layer is used to produce the enhanced low resolution image. The enhancement layer may include, for example, spatial-domain or frequency-domain information to be used to enhance the typical low resolution image extracted from a DCP bit stream. One specific process includes encoding a digital image into an encoded image. The encoded image is capable of being processed to provide a higher resolution decoding of the digital image and to provide a lower resolution decoding of the digital image. The process further includes encoding additional information for enhancing the lower resolution decoding to provide an enhanced lower resolution image. A complimentary signal and decoding process are also provided, as well as structures for performing the processes.

US Patent:

20090083282, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Jun 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/085983

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Marco Vasquez - Los Angeles CA, US
James Arthur Fancher - Marina Del Rey CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707 10, 7071041, 707E17009, 707E17032

Abstract:

A system for collecting metadata in association with recorded content includes equipment configured to record and process content in the workflow. Metadata collection devices include devices incorporated in the equipment and/or devices configured to externally access the system. The metadata collection devices are configured to collect metadata and associate the metadata with the content at any point and any time in the workflow. The collected metadata can then be used to automate, facilitate and improve content processing in any part of the workflow.

US Patent:

20090172028, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/988744

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Thomas Chandler Box - Agoura Hills CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

7071041, 707E17009, 707E1701

Abstract:

The embodiments of the present invention are directed towards creating, packaging, distributing, and reproducing auxiliary media tracks, such as a second language audio track, within a digital mastering and distribution system for motion pictures, such as that used in Digital Cinema. The invention appends data structures and elements to the current existing management structure for representing digital cinema presentations maintaining complete interoperability and causing minimal impact to the existing structure while providing an enhanced service and experience to movie audience.

US Patent:

20110181591, Jul 28, 2011

Filed:

Nov 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/514855

Inventors:

Ana Belen Benitez - Los Angeles CA, US
Dong-Qing Zhang - Burbank CA, US
Jim Arthur Fancher - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

G06T 15/50
G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345426, 345419

Abstract:

A system and method for compositing 3D images that combines parts of or at least a portion of two or more images having 3D properties to create a 3D image. The system and method of the present disclosure provides for acquiring at least two three-dimensional (3D) images, obtaining metadata (e.g., lighting, geometry, and object information) relating to the at least two 3D images, mapping the metadata of the at least two 3D images into a single 3D coordinate system, and compositing a portion of each of the at least two 3D images into a single 3D image. The single 3D image can be rendered into a desired format (e.g., stereo image pair). The system and method can associate the rendered output with relevant metadata (e.g., interocular distance for stereo image pairs).