Video / 3D 360 degree digitization system

Abstract

The product video 360 degree digitization system is characterized by the fact that the system consists of a front and a rear part. The front section includes upper and lower retaining elements for the semicircular diffusion film, which evenly surrounds the turntable. The front and side lights are located behind the diffusion film. The front section is adjustable. Pulling it forward provides easy access to the turntable. Products can then be conveniently placed on the turntable from the right, left, or top. A vertical camera opening is provided for camera viewing. The rear part is permanently installed and includes an upper and a lower retaining element for the semi-circular reflective foil, which surrounds the turntable evenly and at a small distance in the rear area. Furthermore, the overhead lighting, the rear lighting and the control technology are installed in the rear section.

Description

1. Product Video 360 Degree Digitization System. 1.2. The invention belongs to the field of 360 degree product digitization. 2.2. Known prior art:

[0001] If the intention is to create a 360-degree view of a product with a uniform white background, one has to rely on so-called product photography.

[0002] In a photo box, the product is positioned on a turntable.

[0003] A stepper motor moves the turntable a few degrees at a time, taking 16, 32, or 64 photos of the product. Software then creates a 360° view of the product from these individual images.

[0004] The disadvantages of product photography are numerous: The 360° view is created from up to 64 images, which limits the quality.

[0005] The technology used is complicated; it always requires special software that creates a 360° view.

[0006] The software is complicated to use, and software updates are expensive.

[0007] The stepper motor must be controlled via software and coordinated with the camera.

[0008] Discontinuous running and playback of the 360-degree animation.

[0009] In many cases, the product is not fully illuminated. Either top, bottom, front, side, or back lighting is missing.

[0010] Good dimmable lighting is often not possible.

[0011] There is no anti-reflective coating. All objects in front of the product can be reflected on its surface.

[0012] Reflective protection is often very limited, which causes light reflections on the product.

[0013] Shadow-free illumination, especially in the contact area, is often lacking, resulting in disturbing shadows on the product.

[0014] A camera mount, and therefore a mounting and adjustment option, is often not available.

[0015] If a camera recording option is available, only one specific camera type can be used. Other cameras cannot be used.

[0016] The camera cannot be zoomed. The camera's distance from the object cannot be changed.

[0017] Color animation is not possible. No color effects can be applied to the object.

[0018] The photo booths offered are completely overpriced and far from offering good value for money.

[0019] 3. The intention of the invention specified in claims 1-6 is to create a 360-degree digitization system that eliminates all the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0020] This problem is solved with the features listed in claim 1-6.

[0021] 4. The invention makes it possible to easily and reliably create a high-quality 360-degree video of a product against a uniform white background using the 360-degree digitization system.

[0022] The created video clips are loaded into standard video editing software. There, the clips can be easily cut and edited. The objects are digitized without shadows, reflections, or glare.

[0023] 5. The system has diverse commercial applications. 360-degree views are particularly effective because they allow the product to be viewed from all sides. The future lies in digitalization worldwide.

[0024] Beneficial effects include: 1. Uniform white background 2. High video image quality, 4K, 8K and 3D possible 3rd Shadow-Free Edition 4. Virtually glare-free thanks to anti-glare coating 5. Virtually reflection-free thanks to strong diffusers 6. Very good dimmable and flicker-free object illumination 7. Easy mounting and alignment of the camera position. 8. The choice of camera is optional. 9. The built-in camera zoom allows the distance between the camera and the object to be adjusted as desired. 10. Excellent editing capabilities in the video software 11. Continuous playback of the video clip 12. Object lighting with different light temperatures and colors is possible. 13. Optimal space utilization, maximum recording width and height 14. Unique inner cylinder design of the system.

[0025] The base of the cylinder is formed by the turntable.

[0026] The lateral surface of the cylinder is formed in the background by the reflective foil and in the foreground by the diffusion foil.

[0027] The cylinder's top surface is formed by the upper sliding cover.

[0028] 15. In its basic version, the system's body is square, with a turntable measuring 40cm and a backdrop of approximately 40cm. The system is scalable. Systems with larger turntables and corresponding heights are available.

[0029] Furthermore, specific adaptation to particular product groups is also possible, e.g., a turntable with a diameter of 40 cm and a height of 80 cm. This allows for the inclusion of many product groups.

[0030] 16. With the front open, the products can be placed on the turntable from all sides, i.e. from the left, from the right or from above.

[0031] 17. Affordable overall system. No additional costs such as software updates.

[0032] 7. An advantageous embodiment of the invention is described in claims 1-5. An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the Fig. Sections 1 to 6 are explained. They show: Fig. 1: The overall construction of the system with the front, sliding mount for the diffusion film; 1. the rear fixed mount for the reflective screen; 2. the camera opening; 3. Fig. 2: The horizontal section with the front diffusion film 1. the rear reflective layer 2. the turntable 3. Fig. 3: The retaining elements for the films with the front retaining element 1. the rear retaining element 2. Fig. 4: The turntable with the upper diffuser 1. the lower diffuser 2. the spacers 3. the LED lighting 4. the spacer ring 5. the transparent mounting screw 6. Fig. 5: The top view with the sliding top cover 1. Fig. 6: The height-adjustable bulkhead with camera view 1. the guide rails 2. Fig. 7: The height-adjustable camera mount 1. the camera zoom with camera attachment 2. Fig.8: The inner cylinder assembly with the cover surface 1. consisting of the upper sliding cover from the outer surface 2. consisting of the rear reflective foil and the front diffusion foil from the lower base surface 3. consisting of the turntable

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