P3D The Springsteen Prize

[Bruce Springsteen <bsspringsteen@xxxxxxxxx>]

Fast work, Bob Maxey!  But the ambiguous criterion regarding math
"violation" may be a loophole I can exploit (ala the endearing Mr.
Deering).  If I do decide to allow alternate math that is
"essentially" close to Bercovitz/Spicer, then I may have to award
myself the "prior art" prize.  This morning in my library, I found the
Polaroid Interocular [sic] Calculator, c. 1952, depicted in
"Foundations of Stereoscopic Cinema" by Lenny Lipton.  Designed to
serve the needs of 3D filmmakers, it claims to allow for views in
stereoscopes as well.  No particulars, but a 1953 article by S.
Kitrosser in "PSA Journal" may yield more detail.  The illustration
clearly shows a range of object distances going from infinity to 2
feet - not quite enough to meet the Prize rules.  How low does
far-point on your referenced patents go?  And where did you find them
so quickly?

Actually multiple prizes may be awarded, depending upon the whims of
the judging committee. ;-)

Bruce (Never Photocopy and Assemble Copyrighted Tools from Books)
Springsteen




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