Beistar Introduction

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THE TECHNOLOGY OF 

NATIVE 3D IMAGE FORMAT 

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Introduction 

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INTRODUCTION - CURRENT STATE OF OUR PROJECT 

• In 2012, the company BEISTAR LTD was established in Hong Kong. The company owns 

the technology described in the patent application filed on August 29, 2012 at the 

Intellectual Property Office in Prague, Czech Republic under the registration number 

E160244. 

• This application provides the intellectual property protection to our technology which is 

based on the way of imaging and storing of obtained data into new 3D format. 

• On May 13, 2013 we subsequently confirmed our intention to protect this technology 

worldwide as our intellectual property by means of PCT application submitted to 

International Bureau of WIPO in Geneva (reg. No. PCT/IB2013/000913). 

• In addition, work is underway on the implementation of a 3D camera prototype as well as 

the work on relevant software means. 

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INTRODUCTION - CURRENT STATE OF OUR PROJECT 

• At present, during the ongoing patent proceedings, the official search report was issued 

on October 15, 2013 confirming the novelty and industrialization of our technology. 

• There were another 3 patent applications of other applicants mentioned within the 

search report because they fell their applications under the 3D technology area but as 

compared to our solution all the applicants proved completely different approach with 

different focus. 

• One of the main differences of our approach is definition of the main image capture 

device and the definition of the “eclipsing points”. 

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PATENT APPLICATION - SEARCH REPORT 

• patent No. USXXXXXXXXX 

Patent which solves the insertion of additional text, position and similarly structured data to the display in three layers 

so that it makes the impression of space. Is it a completely different principle, it uses a completely different way of 

data processing and it doesn't work with individual image points and their position towards the image capture device. 

• patent No. CN XXXXXXX 

Comparative shift of coloured areas and their calculation within progressing images which defines the distance 

characteristic of individual image segments which are same or similar as regards the colouring. The whole 

interpretation of the depth data is addressed only by means of approximate defining of possible distance and even 

more in segments of point clusters at once. 

• patent No. WO XXXXXXXXX 

Creating a totally artificial 3D graphical definition above the 2D image. Within the 3D graphical interface this patent 

counts with defined depth for individual points and is based on a depth map but still only within 3D graphical 

interface. It is a form of computer graphics. This patent is not able to capture or process real space; the image is dealt 

within this patent as with the 2D data behind 3D graphical interface. It is an artificially generated unit with no links to 

real photo or film footage. 

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CHARACTERISTICS OF IMAGES 

• All points of reality are arranged in a pixel grid which has 

only one layer = it is 2D. 

• No information about the exact position of the point of the 

object space is matched to its pixels. Therefore, very 

important information is being lost during the process of 

image capturing and regarded data processing. 

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CURRENT APPROACHES TO CREATING 3D IMAGES BY USING 2 X 2D IMAGES 

image of the left device 

image of the right device 

• Two image capture devices 

are used to capture the points 

of the space. 

• All points of the space are 

arranged in two-dimensional 

pixel grids of two images = 

they are only linked to a value 

of their position within two 

coordinates, parameters of the 

picture depth are missing 

within the data record of the 

reality. That’s why it is not a 

real 3D. 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - INTRODUCTION 

area of the image 

(top view) 

point visible by 

the image cap. device 

A 

objects 

in the 

space 

image 

pixel grid 

image capture 

device 

unknown 

distance 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - INTRODUCTION 

• The reality is captured by at least two devices, one of which is the main one. 

• The more reality points are captured, the more complete the 3D imaging is; however, for 

this purpose it is possible to choose different number, type and arrangement of image 

capture devices according to the complexity of the scene being photographed. 

• Some reality points cannot be captured via the main image capture device because they 

are eclipsed by other points. These points are called “eclipsing points”. Appropriate 

arrangement of auxiliary image capture devices allows them to be photographed. Working 

with eclipsing points (their processing by Beistar3D codec) is one of the pillars of our 3D 

technology. 

• Beistar codec processes information so that the reality points from the area of the main 

image capture device, which are photographed by at least one of the image capture 

devices, are linked to the value of their location in three coordinates, i.e. each pixel has its 

exact location within the three-dimensional pixel grid = it contains the depth parameter. 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - VISIBLE POINTS 

area of main 

image (top view) 

point visible by 

the capture device 

A 

objects 

in the 

space 

image 

pixel grid 

image 

capture dev. 

depth 

parameter 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - ECLIPSING POINTS 

area of main 


eclipsing point 


objects 

in the 

space 



point photographed by 

main capture dev. 

main 

capture dev. 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - ECLIPSING POINTS 

area of main 


point photographed by 

auxiliary capture dev. 

auxiliary 

capture dev. 

image of auxiliary device 

B 

objects 

in the 

space 

image of main device 

main 

capture dev. 

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BEISTAR - SUMMARY OF INTRODUCTION 

• We have the indisputable ownership of this technology for a full-value image in 3D 

space including eclipsing points which consist the definition of space as for the 

human brain. 

• In the first part of the presentation, you have seen the first component of our patent, 

which continues into a complete technological chain. This allows very fast developing 

of an entire product line for image capturing, processing, distribution and coding of 

natural 3D space as it feels like to a man. 

• We are ready for any reasonable form of cooperation, transparent to both sides. You 

will see from other parts of the presentation, how great opportunities this technology 

provides to end customers and our partners. 

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Examples of use 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - EXAMPLES OF USE 

• In the following text we will focus on the arrangement of the shooting system in one 

line using three shooting devices (one main image capture device and two auxiliary 

image capture devices). 

• This HW configuration is most appropriate in terms of commercial use in conjunction 

with various kinds of amateur and professional user equipment (mobile, tablet, 

camera, etc.) 

• Our technology can be an integral part of such devices or just as a part of additional 

plug-in peripherals designed for shooting and processing of 3D. 

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BASIC THREE-CAMERA SYSTEM 

area of the image 

(top view) 

main 

capture dev. 

auxiliary 

capture dev. 

objects 

in the 

space 

auxiliary 

capture dev. 

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• Linking the distance (depth information) to the points of photographed reality of the 

area of the main image that are visible by at least two image capture devices (are 

identifiable on at least two images) is based on a calculation using parallax. 

image of the left capture device 

image of the main capture device 

image of the right capture device 

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• Linking the distance (depth information) to the points of reality of the area of the main 

image that are visible by only one image capture device is realized by the use of edge 

logic and by the use of placement of previously processed points. 

image of the left capture device 


image of the right capture device 

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area of the main 


reality point visible by 

only one capture dev. 

auxiliary 

capture dev. 

image of the auxiliary capture device 

B 

objects 

in the 

space 


depth 

parameter 

main 

capture dev. 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - CODEC 

• Beistar codec is able to use the 

current studio equipment without 

the need of variation of the 

components of TV broadcasters. 

• Such proposed codec allows quick 

and seamless expansion of our 

technology without massive 

investments from the users. 

• It is a codec described in our patent 

application and it should therefore 

be protected as intellectual 

property. 

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Beistar technology is applicable in practice, mainly in the following areas: 

• Easy three-dimensional shooting practicable via built-in HW components or using 

simple HW peripherals connectable to the current devices (mobile, tablet, camera, 

etc.) 

• Editing and image processing, e.g. a new way of image keying, editing, and image 

blending. 

• Display – Beistar codec will enable fully holographic output, output on multi-layer 

displays and simulation of the 3D also on all kinds of 2D displays. 

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New way of editing and image blending: 

• Image data recorded using our codec enable a new way of editing and image blending 

where the possibilities of various image editing are multiplied on the bases of the fact 

that different images are not combined only in two-dimensional pixel grids but they are 

combined in the space with endless pixel areas and formations. 

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New method of image keying: 

• Image data recorded using our codec enable a new way of image keying where the 

user can easily replace part of the image with another part (e.g. replace everything that 

is 2 meters behind the subject which has to be kept on the image). 

original part 

of the image 

original part 

of the image 

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New method of image keying: 

• Image data recorded using our codec enable a new way of image keying where the 

user can easily replace part of the image with another part (e.g. replace everything that 

is 2 meters behind the subject which has to be kept on the image). 

replaced part 

of the image 

replaced part 

of the image 

original part 

of the image 

original part 

of the image 

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New way of 3D imaging on 2D display: 

• Image data recorded using our codec enable a new way of 3D imaging on 2D display which can 

be achieved by the way that 2D display imitates the movement of a large number of pixel layers. 

The movement is initiated either automatically from a pre-programmed software (suitable to 

create the 3D effect e.g. on static photos) or by an external stimulus – in case a change of a 

viewer’s eyes or head position is detected (detected by GPS, gyroscope, accelerometer etc.) 

Note: 

This figure illustrates only imitation of one layer 

movement, in practice, however, it is possible to 

imitate the movement of the "n" of pixel layers. 

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Autonomous navigation: 

• Image data recorded using our codec enable a new way of automatic detection of the 

space around the vehicle which can be used as a tool for autonomous vehicle 

navigation. 

Note: 

• Detection in the quality of 4k or 8k around 

the vehicle with automatic ISO setting 

according to lighting conditions in the range 

of 50 - 6000 ISO 

• Image frequency: 50 - 250/s 

• Passive scanning of the space around the 

vehicle does not affect other vehicles or 

technologies. 

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Scanning beyond the visible spectrum (beyond photo and video): 

• radar 

• ultrasound 

• laser 

• alpha, beta and gamma rays 

• infrared and ultraviolet radiation 

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Radar: 

• possibility to work in complete darkness 

using our patent 

• possibility to work at such distances 

a n d l i g h t i n g c o n d i t i o n s w h e re 

conventional scanning would be 

absolutely useless 

• optimum is a very high refresh rate 

which is capable of providing full image 

frequency 

• the speed is sufficient even for 

overlapping of three or more channels 

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Ultrasound: 

• is very accurate at shorter distances, but is 

slow in case of fast actions 

• on the contrary for slow-collecting imaging 

is a very suitable option 

• due to the slowness of response with 

respect to the image frequency, this is the 

optimal solution as a single channel, for 

example in medicine 

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Laser: 

• optimal for conventional light and 

scanning conditions 

• description of laser usage is 

discussed in detail within our patent 

application 

• when using a series of lasers at 

different wavelengths we can 

achieve accurate scanning and 

recording of the eclipsing points 

which is not technologically 

possible with any other type of 

scanning and detection 

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Alpha, beta, gamma, x-rays, neutrone: 

: 

• these wavelengths can be suitably used for 

special types of scanning due to the possibilities 

of penetration through material layers and other 

unique features in real time by the speed of light 

it can be possible to achieve the unique 3D 

scanning techniques 

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Infrared and ultraviolet radiation: 

• this radiation is just above and below the 

spectrum of visible light 

• using simple tools and procedures it is 

extremely easy to scan things at full speed in 

the invisible part of the spectrum 

• it is possible to either scan and optimize the 

spectrum or, conversely, to light up things 

with that radiation and/or to take 

measurements in order to use 3D scanning 

in real time with no disturbing and without 

disturbing the scanned objects 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - EXAMPLES OF USE - SUMMARY 

• As evident from the previous examples, our solution is a complex and globally usable 

way in any use where it is necessary to work with the dimensional coordinates. 

• Because there can easily be billions of eclipsing points in reality, our solution can 

be used in extremely fine recording of dimensional coordinates. 

• At all times we work with real dimensional data. 

• At all times we work with existing studio technology range with no need for any 

change. 

• At all times we work with the coding method which is immediately applicable 

anywhere in the world within any common product. 

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Licences 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - LICENCES 

• On the following pages individual licences can be seen as a result of our patent application. 

• This description and schemes clearly define the possibilities to implement the entire product 

range based on Beistar technology. 

• At the same time it also defines a new standard of dimensional photographing, recording, 

processing and imaging. 

• Furthermore this description defines a new way of data processing using the 3D codec fully 

compatible with existing technology. 

• All data is possible to be processed by means of current studio technology, there is no need 

for broadcasting chains exchange. 

• View of this way processed image is as natural for man as the view out of the window. 

• There is no need for additional opto-electronic tools, there are no health risks. 

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1. Licence to image capturing system for mobile phones and tablets with related method of 

calculating the space and data storage within the codec according to the Beistar3D patent 

application: 

• Image capturing system for small devices such as mobile phones, tablets and other similar devices. This 

solution allows the installation of the capturing system without engaging larger space. The spatial 

requirements of this solution are evident from image example below this text. In the photo we can see a CCD 

(charge coupled device) element with the addition of radiation emitter and detector defining the depth 

coordinate for each relevant pixel. 

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1. Licence to image capturing system for mobile phones and tablets with related method of 

calculating the space and data storage within the codec according to the Beistar patent 

application: 

• In case of solutions for mobile phones and tablets a simplified system for scanning and recording in-depth data is used. This 

method is able to define accurately the distance to each image point captured by the main camera of the mobile phone. This 

technological solution covers the entire visible image of the structure of in-depth information about each point. In practice this 

means that the output of this sensor is image information supplemented in the entire point structure by the depth information. 

Design and software solution allows both installations in thin bodies of such equipment and calculation directly in these devices, 

since this solution does not need high computing power. 

• On the drawing there is one image point in the space which is being scanned by a specific part of the image capturing system. A 

radiation from the emitter is sent to this point and after the reflection the radiation is scanned via the radiation detector. The exact 

distance of the point from the mobile device is calculated by the time between the emission of radiation and its adoption. 

• The outcome of this technological solution is complete image information from the main camera completed with information about 

the distances of each point of this image. The disadvantage of this solution is the non-existance of eclipsing points. For the 

definition of eclipsing points it is necessary to have more than just one camera (more than one CCD). 

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2. Licence to image capturing system of consumer cameras of all sizes (up to 

the miniature palm cameras) based on at least two-point image capturing 

system according to the description stated in our patent application: 

• Additional set of CCD sensors allows 

a description of eclipsing points. 

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3. Licence to image capturing system for the broadcasting cameras and 

camera systems based on three or more image capturing units: 

• More robust solutions can be used for more complex work in editing rooms in the category of 

broadcasting and films. At the first camera you can see the extension by a couple of CCD sensors 

which enables the basic work with eclipsing points . Additional sets of CCD sensors allow a very 

complex description of eclipsing points. It can be used e.g. as an extension of reality during live 

sports events, concerts, etc. 

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4. Licence to image capturing system for the camera solutions when by 

means of arranging the cameras into a special structure the full dimensional 

record up to 360 degrees (similar to holography) is achieved: 

• Three or more cameras are arranged so 

that they can capture one scene from 

different locations. The condition for 

correct functionality is just the accurate 

information about the position of the 

cameras towards each other and the 

angle of the scene. The next step is the 

calculation process of all these inputs to 

the main camera and on the output we 

get a record that has all the real 

parameters of a 360-degree recording 

options including rotation and other 

kinds of processing. 

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5. Licence to image capturing system when an extended spatial record can be 

achieved by combining multiple cameras; this record can even exceed 180 

degrees view in the direction to outside from the camera and also up to 360 

degrees around the cameras: 

• If we arrange the camera system in a 

circle oriented towards outside we can 

get an image with a depth information 

of up to 360 degrees of a space around 

in a real dynamic 3D administration and 

in the recording of our depth 

information. From the area of special 

effects to the continuous surveillance 

cameras and a variety of other uses 

this presents a completely new 

technology that is in this way covered 

by our patent application. 

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6. Licence for the way of recording the image data into the structure of depth 

information with respect to compatibility in the context of broadcasting and 

signal paths of the video: 

4:4:4:4 + depth parameters 

4:4:4 + depth parameters 



4:1:1+ depth parameters 

4:4:4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters 

4:4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters 



4:4:4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters 

4:4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters + 4:4 + depth parameters 



Types of Metadata 

Data container 

User data 

Copyright information 

Media data 

Media index 

Types of data tracks 

Compression format 

Editing information 

Video 

Audio 

Metadata 

3D 

MIDI 

Graphics 

Text 

And many more ... 

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• The advantage is that this way 

arranged format of 3D image 

will be primarily an output of a 

variety of different kinds of 

devices, from professional 

cameras to simple mobile 

phones, computers and 

tablets of the consumer 

market. 

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• Then the same format can be used as input for further video processing in specialized editing 

programs or the corresponding graphical software to work with photos and can be also at the same 

time the output format of those SW. 

• The format of Beistar will be as well used as an input format for 3D imaging devices or units 

adapted to it. 

• it is also suitable for archiving of image data as it allows complex recording of three-dimensional 

scene from which if necessary the simplified forms can be easily and effectively generated (e.g. 2x2D 

image format for the current "3D" systems or imaging devices for stereograms or 2D image for 

normal imaging units or print). 

• The format of Beistar image is also effective in terms of data flow. 

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7. Licence on how to write depth information into the commercial codecs 

according to our patent application: 

• This format is designed so universally that it can be 

written to any image photo or video codec. Image 

codec which is illustrated on the scheme means 

creation and a way of positioning of additional 

information so-called “depth information” to standard 

codecs. 

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7. Licence on how to write depth information into the commercial codecs 

according to our patent application: 

• In existing codecs the structure of the signal path and image 

recording (see chart) is designed as a sequence point 

recording with no other additional definition of these points. 

• In our case we can take any codec which is commonly used 

and requested by the client and on the basis of its structure 

we decide which of the three options of recording by means of 

additional data we will use. As regards the new up-to-date 

codecs our data can be entered as metadata in the container, 

with older codecs these data has to be a part of the codec in 

an enclosed container, and codecs not supporting the 

metadata at all will have to have this data included as a 

container synchronized via time base. Within all these three 

options the depth information will be linked with the codec. 

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8. Licence for distribution of Beistar codec to the displays: 

• Our codec contains the depth information. 

• In order to correctly convert the image data using this codec 

into the image corresponding to the human perception we need 

to re-lay the image into the depth layer structure. Using a multilayer 

screen is the optimal solution. In order to convert image 

data into this type of screen it is necessary to recalculate the 

image according to the number of layers of such screen. A 

mathematical algorithm which takes into account the 

psychology of human visual perception complies with that. 

Depth information after the passage of this algorithm will be 

divided into an adequate number of image layers so that the 

perception of this image is as close to the real perspective of the 

primary image as possible. 

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8. Licence for distribution of Beistar codec to the displays: 

• The second immediately realizable possibility of how to distribute 

the relevant signal is to transfer the 3D space into dynamical 

record which is possible to view on 2D display. In this case we 

are able to get our image to any mobile phone, tablet, computer 

or TV set. Depth information together with the codec is 

calculated by means of mathematical algorithm which enables 

the converting of the image into a 2D display. In practice this 

means that we are able to play the newly created record to 

anyone at anytime and anywhere in the world on any existing 

device which is equipped by a display. There is no limitation as 

regards image definition. It is possible to work with HDTV as well 

as with 4k or 8k record and convert it adequately. 

• The third possibility is to use a new type of dimensional display 

we are developing. 

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9. Licence to image capturing device which uses any invisible spectrum of 

radiation: 

• Our patent application is designed so as to enable the use 

of the area of visible radiation as well as any other radiation. 

Each type of radiation can be used to describe and define 

the dimensional coordinates adequately to the shape or size 

of the scanned area. Therefore it does not matter whether 

the scanning structure is being addressed at the 

microscopic level or for example in monitoring the surface 

of the Moon. It is actually possible to combine information 

from the visible and invisible spectrum. 

• Our patent application also covers the usage of our 

technology in night vision devices, surgery scanners and 

other devices. 

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10.Licence to linking the depth information to image data of 2D image. This licence 

enables the transfer of 2D image (any image or movie recording of the relevant space 

except for the 3D animation): 

• Any “normal” photo or “normal” film footage carries information 

about the distance of individual points. Therefore it is possible to 

describe it by means of our codec and redistribute it as a real 3D 

space shot. Given the fact that primarily there are no eclipsing points 

on 2D images or films the first step would present a realistic solution 

using the deep imprint which would be provided by our patent 

application. In case of films there is an advantage of sequenced 

images so that it is possible to add those so called eclipsing points 

to reach the full depth information. In practice this means that using 

our patent application and via the depth information it is possible to 

fully convert all recorded films and videos in the world throughout the 

entire time when the actual footage of films and videos have been 

taken into 3D. In combination with our codec and the following 

technology it is possible to distribute any film or video anywhere in 

the world and on any type of a display as a 3D image. 

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BEISTAR TECHNOLOGY - INCOME GENERATOR 

The Beistar technology has the ambition to generate the following types of income: 

• Income from sub-licences – the owner of the licence can sell under agreed conditions the licence for Beistar3D 

technology to their partners. 

• Incomes from the sale of additional HW/SW peripherals – the owner of the licence can produce and sell own 

products for the purpose of 3D image capturing only (e.g. single compact HW image capturing set of minicameras 

connectable to the tablet) and/or for the purpose of imaging (separate layered 3D display connectable as an output 

device to various other devices, e.g. mobile phone) together with the application or SW which processes the image 

data using the Beistar3D codec. 

• Income from the sale of HW/SW devices/systems – the owner of the licence can produce and sell own products (e.g. 

new type of mobile phone, tablet, PC, TV set etc.) which include an integral part of HW/SW tools for 3D image 

capturing and/or imaging using the Beistar3D technology. 

• Income from the sale of SW and applications or provision of services – a certain group of consumers does not need 

to require the possibility of creating and viewing photos and videos in 3D (by means of special HW/SW additional 

components in case of complex integral products) and they will be satisfied with viewing the 3D photo (which was 

actually taken by using the Beistar3D codec and these consumers have the possibility to share it – by means of 

social networks, i.e. they download it from the internet or it will be sent to them etc.) on a usual 2D display. Such 

users can be offered SW, application or on-line service that will enable the 3D photos to be viewed on 2D display. 

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