YEFIM MASSARSKY
Architects in Newton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 6356
Issued Date
Nov 8, 1985
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2017
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Newton, MA 02461
Professional information
Method For Simulating The Creation If An Artists Drawing Or Painting Of A Caricature, And Device For Accomplishing Same
US Patent:
6385628, May 7, 2002
Filed:
Mar 1, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/258922
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Windham NH
International Classification:
G06F 1721
US Classification:
707502, 345441, 396 2
Abstract:
The present invention teaches a method of creating a caricature of an image taken of or provided by a user at a photobooth. The invention provides an image fixing device, fixes the image at the photobooth with the image fixing device, assigns a first set of control points at predetermined locations on the fixed image, establishes a distance between the control points, alters the distance between at least two of the control points, defines a second set of control points which incorporates the altered distances, and renders the caricature in a visible format using the second set of control points. Also disclosed is a device for accomplishing the methods of this invention.
Photobooth/E-Mail Center
US Patent:
6718123, Apr 6, 2004
Filed:
Nov 1, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/430887
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Windham NH
International Classification:
H04N 5225
US Classification:
386117, 386107, 386 46
Abstract:
A photobooth/e-mail center for taking a digitized photographic image of a user at a first station and retrieving and electronically displaying the digitized photographic image at a second station comprising: one or more first stations, comprising, a unit for taking the digitized photograph of the user; a first display for displaying the digitized photograph; a generator for generating a code corresponding to the digitized photographic image; printer for printing and delivering a hardcopy of the photograph to the user at the first station; and a circuit for transmitting the digitized photograph and the code to a first database residing in one or more second stations; the second station, comprising, an input circuit for electronically entering the code; a circuit for retrieving the stored digitized photograph from the first database in response to the input circuit for electronically entering the code; a receiver for receiving and storing the digitized photograph in response to the circuit for retrieving the stored digitized photograph from the first database; and a second circuit for transmitting the digitized photograph to one or more third stations.
Method Of Simulating The Creation Of An Artist's Drawing Or Painting And Device For Accomplishing Same
US Patent:
2004020, Oct 14, 2004
Filed:
Mar 6, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/092368
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA, US
International Classification:
G09G005/12
US Classification:
715/500100
Abstract:
A method of simulating the creation of an artist's drawing or painting, and a device for accomplishing and printing the simulation.
Portable Image Capture, Display And Printing System
US Patent:
2005027, Dec 15, 2005
Filed:
Apr 10, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/411064
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA, US
International Classification:
G03B015/00
US Classification:
396001000
Abstract:
A portable image capture, display and printing system. The system includes an image acquisition device such as a video camera, and a display monitor. A general purpose computer is used to save and process the acquired image, move an icon about the display monitor, and create on the monitor a display of the image. The displayed image is created gradually, along the path on the display of the icon. The system also includes a printer for printing the displayed image. At least the video camera and the monitor are mounted in a first portable, collapsible support structure that preferably looks like an artist's easel.
Free-Standing Photo Strip
US Patent:
2004016, Sep 2, 2004
Filed:
Feb 11, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/778511
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA, US
International Classification:
H04N005/225
US Classification:
348/207200
Abstract:
A self-photograph system that produces a strip having a number of photographs. The system includes a camera for capturing one ore more images of a user, at least one printer for printing one or more captured images, and photographic paper loaded in each of the printers, the paper having one or more weakened fold lines that divide the paper into at least two contiguous print areas, with a captured image printed in at least two such print areas, the printed images arranged on the paper either horizontally or vertically.
Camera Position Adjustment Device
US Patent:
5184160, Feb 2, 1993
Filed:
Mar 20, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/672369
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Newton MA
International Classification:
G03B 1506
US Classification:
354 76
Abstract:
A mechanical camera position adjustment device that allows a user to adjust the relative position of a photography-booth camera to alter the position of the user's image in the camera's field of view, including a camera mount for providing horizontal and/or vertical camera movement, a remote camera adjustment device operable by the user to move the camera, and a mechanical linkage between the adjustment mechanism and the camera mount for directly translating user adjustment device operation into camera movement to allow the user to directly control the camera position.
Self-Photograhy Booth
US Patent:
D342542, Dec 21, 1993
Filed:
Mar 20, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/672620
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Newton MA
US Classification:
D16215
Method Of Creating A Composite Print Including The User's Image
US Patent:
5500700, Mar 19, 1996
Filed:
Nov 16, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/153674
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Newton MA
International Classification:
G03B 2900
US Classification:
354 76
Abstract:
A method of creating a composite print including a preestablished background portion and a live portion comprising the steps of providing a plurality of different preestablished background images, allowing a user to select one background image at a time for display on a display device, obtaining an image of the user, displaying on the display device a composite image of the background image and the user image, and printing the composite image after sensing money input.
Portable Photo Booth
US Patent:
2009006, Mar 12, 2009
Filed:
Aug 21, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/229255
Inventors:
Dale Valvo - Bedford NH, US
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA, US
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA, US
International Classification:
G03B 15/00
US Classification:
396 2
Abstract:
A more fully-portable photo booth that is fully-collapsible into a relatively small, portable package that can be repeatedly moved, set up and taken down by a single person.
Self Photography Booth
US Patent:
D388451, Dec 30, 1997
Filed:
Jun 3, 1996
Appl. No.:
D/055286
Inventors:
Yefim Massarsky - Newton MA
Assignee:
Foto Fantasy, Inc. - Windham NH
International Classification:
1601
US Classification:
D16215