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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2012
Michael Andrew Swatko, Wilton, NH (US);
Carl D. Sundheim, Hampstead, NH (US);
Jason M. Riley, Windham, NH (US);
Peter J. Boyle, Bedford, NH (US);
P. Stephen Vail, Georgetown, MA (US);
Michael Andrew Swatko, Wilton, NH (US);
Carl D. Sundheim, Hampstead, NH (US);
Jason M. Riley, Windham, NH (US);
Peter J. Boyle, Bedford, NH (US);
P. Stephen Vail, Georgetown, MA (US);
Foto Fantasy, Inc., Salem, NH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method are disclosed for photographing an image in a photo booth employing a light-emitting backdrop. For example, the apparatus comprises a photo booth including a housing having an entrance on one side with movable closure member to minimize encroachment of exterior light, a seat, a first white light source facing the subject(s) for emitting a first selected light intensity upon the subjects, a second white light emitting source facing generally the rear of the subject(s) so as to provide a light-emitting photographic backdrop, and a device for receiving a selected form of payment, or alternatively, for activating the apparatus without payment. In addition, the apparatus includes a photography unit comprising a selected camera, a program-controlled apparatus, a printer, and the first light source, for taking a digital photograph of objects within a selected frame of reference.