CA2616436A1 - 3d image display - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to methods for displaying an image. A digital composite image is composed of a plurality of image or text components. The composite image is electronically segmented into a plurality of digitized image segments. Each segment is printed on one of a plurality of transparent panels. The transparent panels are stacked with spacer elements between them. In the stacked arrangement, each segment appears offset from the other segments printed on the other transparent panels. The stacked transparent panels and the spacer elements are framed. In the finished display, the composite image is visible and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of frame (due to the varying depths of the image segments on the transparent panels).
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to methods of displaying images and image displays.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Framing images, such as photographs, behind a glass panel is well-known.
Framing adds to the visual appeal of the image. Shadow-boxes are also well-known.
Shadow-boxes use a relatively deep frame that provides a greater distance between the viewer and the image that is viewed. Both of these methods display an image, but do not modify how it appears to the viewer. Both of these methods of displaying an image typically use an opaque back panel.
It would be desirable to provide an image display that is multi-layered and printed on transparent panels. It would also be desirable to use a spaced arrangement for the transparent panels to give the appearance of depth, not just within the frame, but in the actual image itself. It would also be desirable to print the images with varying degrees of opacity and transparency.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the invention, a method is provided for displaying an image.
A digital composite image is composed of a plurality of image or text components. The composite image is electronically segmented into a plurality of digitized image segments.
Each segment is printed on one of a plurality of transparent panels. The transparent panels are stacked with spacer elements between them. In the stacked arrangement, each segment appears offset from the other segments printed on the other transparent panels. The stacked transparent panels and the spacer elements are framed. In the finished display, the composite image is visible and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of frame (due to the varying depths of the image segments on the transparent panels).
To print the segments, preferably, a white ink undercoat is printed before a color or greyscale ink topcoat is printed. The white ink undercoat may cover the same surface area as the color or greyscale ink topcoat, or the white ink undercoat may cover less than the surface area of the color or greyscale ink topcoat. Portions with the white ink undercoat will have an opaque appearance. Portions of the image segment without the white ink undercoat will have a transparent or translucent appearance. The image segment may also be printed to produce a feathered or blended appearance in parts of the image segment. The white ink undercoat may be completely covered by the topcoat, or part of the white ink undercoat may show through. The color or greyscale ink topcoat is preferably a CMYK (cyan-magenta-yellow-black) or RGB (red-green-blue) topcoat.
Various arrangements of the image segments are possible. The image segments may be printed to appear at least partially overlapping when viewed from the front when the panels are stacked together. The image segments may be printed such that image segments behind are at least partially visible through image segments in front when the panels are stacked together.
The framing step may further comprise installing a light source within the frame for illuminating the composite image.
The framing step may further comprise threading a threadable element through apertures in the transparent panels, such as a ribbon or a string. The ribbon or string may be tied together at the front of the stacked panels.
According to a second aspect of the invention, an image display is provided.
The image display has a frame with walls joined together at their corners. A plurality of transparent panels are held within the walls of the frame by their edges, such that the transparent panels are in a stacked formation. Each transparent panel bears a pre-printed segment of a composite image with a white ink undercoat and a color or greyscale ink topcoat.
Each of the segments is offset with respect to the segments pre-printed on the other transparent panels. Spacer elements are provided between the transparent panels in the frame to maintain a pre-determined spacing between the transparent panels in their stacked formation. The composite image is visible on and through the transparent panels and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of the frame.
Various materials can be used for the transparent panels. For example, these may be glass, plastic or acetate. Likewise, the frame and spacer elements can be made of various materials. In one possible embodiment, the spacer elements comprise rubber spacers.
The invention relates to methods of displaying images and image displays.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Framing images, such as photographs, behind a glass panel is well-known.
Framing adds to the visual appeal of the image. Shadow-boxes are also well-known.
Shadow-boxes use a relatively deep frame that provides a greater distance between the viewer and the image that is viewed. Both of these methods display an image, but do not modify how it appears to the viewer. Both of these methods of displaying an image typically use an opaque back panel.
It would be desirable to provide an image display that is multi-layered and printed on transparent panels. It would also be desirable to use a spaced arrangement for the transparent panels to give the appearance of depth, not just within the frame, but in the actual image itself. It would also be desirable to print the images with varying degrees of opacity and transparency.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the invention, a method is provided for displaying an image.
A digital composite image is composed of a plurality of image or text components. The composite image is electronically segmented into a plurality of digitized image segments.
Each segment is printed on one of a plurality of transparent panels. The transparent panels are stacked with spacer elements between them. In the stacked arrangement, each segment appears offset from the other segments printed on the other transparent panels. The stacked transparent panels and the spacer elements are framed. In the finished display, the composite image is visible and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of frame (due to the varying depths of the image segments on the transparent panels).
To print the segments, preferably, a white ink undercoat is printed before a color or greyscale ink topcoat is printed. The white ink undercoat may cover the same surface area as the color or greyscale ink topcoat, or the white ink undercoat may cover less than the surface area of the color or greyscale ink topcoat. Portions with the white ink undercoat will have an opaque appearance. Portions of the image segment without the white ink undercoat will have a transparent or translucent appearance. The image segment may also be printed to produce a feathered or blended appearance in parts of the image segment. The white ink undercoat may be completely covered by the topcoat, or part of the white ink undercoat may show through. The color or greyscale ink topcoat is preferably a CMYK (cyan-magenta-yellow-black) or RGB (red-green-blue) topcoat.
Various arrangements of the image segments are possible. The image segments may be printed to appear at least partially overlapping when viewed from the front when the panels are stacked together. The image segments may be printed such that image segments behind are at least partially visible through image segments in front when the panels are stacked together.
The framing step may further comprise installing a light source within the frame for illuminating the composite image.
The framing step may further comprise threading a threadable element through apertures in the transparent panels, such as a ribbon or a string. The ribbon or string may be tied together at the front of the stacked panels.
According to a second aspect of the invention, an image display is provided.
The image display has a frame with walls joined together at their corners. A plurality of transparent panels are held within the walls of the frame by their edges, such that the transparent panels are in a stacked formation. Each transparent panel bears a pre-printed segment of a composite image with a white ink undercoat and a color or greyscale ink topcoat.
Each of the segments is offset with respect to the segments pre-printed on the other transparent panels. Spacer elements are provided between the transparent panels in the frame to maintain a pre-determined spacing between the transparent panels in their stacked formation. The composite image is visible on and through the transparent panels and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of the frame.
Various materials can be used for the transparent panels. For example, these may be glass, plastic or acetate. Likewise, the frame and spacer elements can be made of various materials. In one possible embodiment, the spacer elements comprise rubber spacers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of a preferred embodiment of the method.
FIGS. 2-7 are front views of transparent panels according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the transparent panels of FIGS. 2-7 stacked together.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the transparent panels stacked together.
FIG. 10 is an exploded diagram of a possible framing arrangement according to the preferred embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The invention provides a method for displaying an image and a related image display. A
flow diagram of a preferred embodiment of the method is shown in Fig. 1. To begin, an image is composed by selecting text and/or image components 100 (e.g.
photographs, or sections of photographs, clip art, text art, or custom artwork) and assembling these components into a composite 110. Graphic editing tools, such as Photoshop , or other digital publishing tools may be used to stitch together the disparate components into a designed whole. The composite may be stored as one or more electronic files, in a manner similar to how digital photographs are stored.
From the composite, individual areas are electronically segmented 120 and stored separately (again, using graphics editing tools). These may be the same areas as the components that made up the composite, or these may be freshly segmented areas.
Importantly, the assembling/composing and segmenting steps should be done in a format and with due care not to lose the color and transparency/opacity information inherent to the original files. For instance, digital photographs and camera-ready artwork have inherent color separation layers (CMYK/RGB) that must be kept intact for the printing stage to follow. Any format of file can be used that maintains transparent quality (for example, Photoshop files in format (.psd) or (.eps) maintain these transparencies).
For printing, the resolution of the image should preferably be high (e.g.
minimum 300dpi for most applications), as this will increase quality and color saturation.
Each segment is then printed on a transparent panel 130. Screenprinting processes may be used. One type of printer that would work is a Mimaki JF Series or Jv5 Series printing press. The printing process itself may use multiple passes/coats for each segment. For instance, it is preferred to use a white ink undercoat for certain portions of the segments to provide opacity. The printing process prints each segment in a particular zone of the transparent panel where it can be seen, at least in part, when stacked together with the other printed transparent panels.
Once the transparent panels are printed, these are assembled into a stacked (sandwich) arrangement 140. Spacers are inserted between the panels to provide added depth for the finished display.
The entire package (printed transparent panels and spacers) is then encased in a frame 150. The frame may have an optional lighting component and/or a threaded element threaded through apertures in the transparent panels (such as a ribbon or string).
Turning to Figures 2-8, an example is shown of how six separate panels 200-700 can be assembled into a final 3D image display of the composite image 800 (shown in Figure 8). (The diagonal lines in the Figures are used in this case to indicate transparency.) As can be seen in the finished 3D image display, the segments have varying degrees of transparency and overlap.
FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of a preferred embodiment of the method.
FIGS. 2-7 are front views of transparent panels according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of the transparent panels of FIGS. 2-7 stacked together.
FIG. 9 is a side view of the transparent panels stacked together.
FIG. 10 is an exploded diagram of a possible framing arrangement according to the preferred embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The invention provides a method for displaying an image and a related image display. A
flow diagram of a preferred embodiment of the method is shown in Fig. 1. To begin, an image is composed by selecting text and/or image components 100 (e.g.
photographs, or sections of photographs, clip art, text art, or custom artwork) and assembling these components into a composite 110. Graphic editing tools, such as Photoshop , or other digital publishing tools may be used to stitch together the disparate components into a designed whole. The composite may be stored as one or more electronic files, in a manner similar to how digital photographs are stored.
From the composite, individual areas are electronically segmented 120 and stored separately (again, using graphics editing tools). These may be the same areas as the components that made up the composite, or these may be freshly segmented areas.
Importantly, the assembling/composing and segmenting steps should be done in a format and with due care not to lose the color and transparency/opacity information inherent to the original files. For instance, digital photographs and camera-ready artwork have inherent color separation layers (CMYK/RGB) that must be kept intact for the printing stage to follow. Any format of file can be used that maintains transparent quality (for example, Photoshop files in format (.psd) or (.eps) maintain these transparencies).
For printing, the resolution of the image should preferably be high (e.g.
minimum 300dpi for most applications), as this will increase quality and color saturation.
Each segment is then printed on a transparent panel 130. Screenprinting processes may be used. One type of printer that would work is a Mimaki JF Series or Jv5 Series printing press. The printing process itself may use multiple passes/coats for each segment. For instance, it is preferred to use a white ink undercoat for certain portions of the segments to provide opacity. The printing process prints each segment in a particular zone of the transparent panel where it can be seen, at least in part, when stacked together with the other printed transparent panels.
Once the transparent panels are printed, these are assembled into a stacked (sandwich) arrangement 140. Spacers are inserted between the panels to provide added depth for the finished display.
The entire package (printed transparent panels and spacers) is then encased in a frame 150. The frame may have an optional lighting component and/or a threaded element threaded through apertures in the transparent panels (such as a ribbon or string).
Turning to Figures 2-8, an example is shown of how six separate panels 200-700 can be assembled into a final 3D image display of the composite image 800 (shown in Figure 8). (The diagonal lines in the Figures are used in this case to indicate transparency.) As can be seen in the finished 3D image display, the segments have varying degrees of transparency and overlap.
The original composite image (not shown) would have appeared like a 2D version of the view in Figure 8. From this, individual segments would have been segmented and printed onto the transparent panels. In this case, the segments are a combination of text elements (e.g. 210, 220) and photographic elements (e.g. 310, 410, 510, 610, 710).
These are printed on the transparent panels in a deliberately "offset"
arrangement. That is, each segment has a placement that allows it to show through independently of the other segments when all of the transparent panels are stacked together. The actual layout is determined by the designer him/herself, but preferably, the layout is selected to allow areas that are completely unprinted in all of the panels (e.g. gap 830), so that the transparency is maintained over parts of the display.
The segments themselves may be printed opaquely, or with partial or complete transparency. For instance, looking at the segment 610 printed on transparent panel 600 in Figure 6, area 620 is printed to have a feathered appearance with partial transparency near the boundary of the segment. However, the portions of the segment 610 where the faces appear are opaque to enhance their visibility. Likewise, a similar effect is created in the segment 710 in Figure 7, where portions of the dress and the background 720 are blended for partial transparency. Likewise, transparency in the segment allows the entire display to be seen-through in places (e.g. 850 in Figure 8).
The transparent effect is created by feathering of the ink.
In the finished composite image shown in Figure 8, the effect of the offset of the segments can be seen. Each segment appears distinctly (although some will be on the front panel and some will be seen from panels behind). Portions (e.g. 820, 840) appear overlapping. At 820, the eye sees both the text segment 210 and the photographic segment 710 together, although these will be on separate panels arranged at different distances from the viewer. At 840, several photographic segments converge and are partially opaque and partially transparent, so that they eye is drawn into the overall composite image, as it is revealed in layers away from the viewer.
The stacked arrangement 910 of panels is shown in Figure 9. Each panel (200-700) is spaced apart a predetermined distance 900. The distance may be equally spaced (as shown) or different panels may be arranged at different distances away from each other.
Some panels may even be arranged in direct contacting relationship. For instance, if the panel is a very thick transparent panel, the panel's thickness itself may give the illusion of spacing and depth.
In Figure 10, a possible framing arrangement for the display 1000 is shown.
The overall frame is a shadow-box type frame 1010 having relatively deep side walls.
Spacers 1020A-C are interposed between the panels 1030A-B to maintain spacing between the panels, and to create a space from the back and front planes of the shadow-box 1010.
The frame may be of wood, plastic, metal or any other suitable solid material.
The spacers may be of rubber, plastic, wood, metal or any other suitable material (slight compressibility of the spacers may be advantageous to better hold the stacked arrangement in the frame, but is not essential). The transparent panels may be of any transparent material that will permit direct printing (e.g. plastic, glass, acetate).
Preferably, the material is selected to be scratch-resistant and durable. For best display effect, the panels should also preferably be non-reflective, and non-refractive. These may be thin or thick panels (or a combination of thick and thin). If very thin panels are used, it may be desirable to provide slots in the frame or some other additional support (not shown) to provide upright stability. Colored transparent (or translucent) panels may also be used. The word "transparent" used herein should be understood to include translucent, colored, smoked, or other not-completely transparent formats.
The foregoing description illustrates only certain preferred embodiments of the invention.
The invention is not limited to the foregoing examples. That is, persons skilled in the art will appreciate and understand that modifications and variations are, or will be, possible to utilize and carry out the teachings of the invention described herein.
Accordingly, all suitable modifications, variations and equivalents may be resorted to, and such modifications, variations and equivalents are intended to fall within the scope of the invention as described and within the scope of the claims.
These are printed on the transparent panels in a deliberately "offset"
arrangement. That is, each segment has a placement that allows it to show through independently of the other segments when all of the transparent panels are stacked together. The actual layout is determined by the designer him/herself, but preferably, the layout is selected to allow areas that are completely unprinted in all of the panels (e.g. gap 830), so that the transparency is maintained over parts of the display.
The segments themselves may be printed opaquely, or with partial or complete transparency. For instance, looking at the segment 610 printed on transparent panel 600 in Figure 6, area 620 is printed to have a feathered appearance with partial transparency near the boundary of the segment. However, the portions of the segment 610 where the faces appear are opaque to enhance their visibility. Likewise, a similar effect is created in the segment 710 in Figure 7, where portions of the dress and the background 720 are blended for partial transparency. Likewise, transparency in the segment allows the entire display to be seen-through in places (e.g. 850 in Figure 8).
The transparent effect is created by feathering of the ink.
In the finished composite image shown in Figure 8, the effect of the offset of the segments can be seen. Each segment appears distinctly (although some will be on the front panel and some will be seen from panels behind). Portions (e.g. 820, 840) appear overlapping. At 820, the eye sees both the text segment 210 and the photographic segment 710 together, although these will be on separate panels arranged at different distances from the viewer. At 840, several photographic segments converge and are partially opaque and partially transparent, so that they eye is drawn into the overall composite image, as it is revealed in layers away from the viewer.
The stacked arrangement 910 of panels is shown in Figure 9. Each panel (200-700) is spaced apart a predetermined distance 900. The distance may be equally spaced (as shown) or different panels may be arranged at different distances away from each other.
Some panels may even be arranged in direct contacting relationship. For instance, if the panel is a very thick transparent panel, the panel's thickness itself may give the illusion of spacing and depth.
In Figure 10, a possible framing arrangement for the display 1000 is shown.
The overall frame is a shadow-box type frame 1010 having relatively deep side walls.
Spacers 1020A-C are interposed between the panels 1030A-B to maintain spacing between the panels, and to create a space from the back and front planes of the shadow-box 1010.
The frame may be of wood, plastic, metal or any other suitable solid material.
The spacers may be of rubber, plastic, wood, metal or any other suitable material (slight compressibility of the spacers may be advantageous to better hold the stacked arrangement in the frame, but is not essential). The transparent panels may be of any transparent material that will permit direct printing (e.g. plastic, glass, acetate).
Preferably, the material is selected to be scratch-resistant and durable. For best display effect, the panels should also preferably be non-reflective, and non-refractive. These may be thin or thick panels (or a combination of thick and thin). If very thin panels are used, it may be desirable to provide slots in the frame or some other additional support (not shown) to provide upright stability. Colored transparent (or translucent) panels may also be used. The word "transparent" used herein should be understood to include translucent, colored, smoked, or other not-completely transparent formats.
The foregoing description illustrates only certain preferred embodiments of the invention.
The invention is not limited to the foregoing examples. That is, persons skilled in the art will appreciate and understand that modifications and variations are, or will be, possible to utilize and carry out the teachings of the invention described herein.
Accordingly, all suitable modifications, variations and equivalents may be resorted to, and such modifications, variations and equivalents are intended to fall within the scope of the invention as described and within the scope of the claims.
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1. A method of displaying an image, comprising:
composing a digital composite image of a plurality of image or text components;
electronically segmenting the composite image into a plurality of digitized image segments;
printing each segment on one of a plurality of transparent panels such that the segment appears offset from segments printed on the other transparent panels when the transparent panels are stacked together;
stacking the transparent panels with spacer elements interposed therebetween;
and framing the stacked transparent panels and the spacer elements in a frame, such that the composite image is visible and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of frame.
composing a digital composite image of a plurality of image or text components;
electronically segmenting the composite image into a plurality of digitized image segments;
printing each segment on one of a plurality of transparent panels such that the segment appears offset from segments printed on the other transparent panels when the transparent panels are stacked together;
stacking the transparent panels with spacer elements interposed therebetween;
and framing the stacked transparent panels and the spacer elements in a frame, such that the composite image is visible and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of frame.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the printing step comprises, for each segment, printing a white ink undercoat before printing a color or greyscale ink topcoat on top of the white ink undercoat.
3. The method of claim 2, wherein the white ink undercoat covers the same surface area as the color or greyscale ink topcoat, such that the image segment has an opaque appearance.
4. The method of claim 2, wherein the white ink undercoat covers less than the surface area of the color or greyscale ink topcoat, such that portions of the image segment have an opaque appearance, and other portions of the image segment have a transparent or translucent appearance.
5. The method of claim 2, wherein the image segment is printed such that the white ink undercoat and the color or greyscale ink topcoat, in combination, produce a feathered or blended appearance in parts of the image segment.
6. The method of claim 2, wherein the image segment is printed such that the white ink undercoat at least partially shows through the color or greyscale ink topcoat.
7. The method of claim 2, wherein the color or greyscale ink topcoat comprises a CMYK or RGB topcoat.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the image segments are printed to at least partially overlap when viewed from the front when the panels are stacked together.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the image segments are printed such that image segments behind are at least partially visible through image segments in front when the panels are stacked together.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the framing step further comprises installing a light source within the frame for illuminating the composite image.
11. The method of claim 1, wherein the panels have apertures which align when the panels are stacked together, and the framing step further comprises threading a threadable element through the apertures.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the threadable element is a ribbon or string.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the ribbon or string is tied together at the front of the stacked panels.
14. An image display, comprising:
a frame having walls joined together at their corners;
a plurality of transparent panels having edges, the edges being held within the walls of the frame, such that the transparent panels are in a stacked formation; each transparent panel bearing a pre-printed segment of a composite image, each of the segments having a white ink undercoat and a color or greyscale ink topcoat, and each of the segments being offset with respect to the segments pre-printed on the other transparent panels;
a plurality of spacer elements between the transparent panels in the frame to maintain a pre-determined spacing between the transparent panels in stacked formation;
wherein the composite image is visible on and through the transparent panels and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of the frame.
a frame having walls joined together at their corners;
a plurality of transparent panels having edges, the edges being held within the walls of the frame, such that the transparent panels are in a stacked formation; each transparent panel bearing a pre-printed segment of a composite image, each of the segments having a white ink undercoat and a color or greyscale ink topcoat, and each of the segments being offset with respect to the segments pre-printed on the other transparent panels;
a plurality of spacer elements between the transparent panels in the frame to maintain a pre-determined spacing between the transparent panels in stacked formation;
wherein the composite image is visible on and through the transparent panels and has a three-dimensional appearance when viewed from the front of the frame.
15. The image display of claim 14, wherein the transparent panels comprise glass panels.
16. The image display of claim 14, wherein the transparent panels comprise plastic panels.
17. The image display of claim 14, wherein the transparent panels comprise acetate panels.
18. The image display of claim 14, wherein the spacer elements comprise rubber spacers.
19. The image display of claim 14, wherein the frame further comprises a light source embedded or mounted on at least one wall for illuminating the composite image.
20. The image display of claim 14, further comprising a ribbon or string threaded through apertures defined in the transparent panels.
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