Matrical imaging method and apparatus

Abstract

A multidimensional image and a method of producing a multidimensional image. A plurality of planar images is layered in a desired sequence. A matrical image file is formed from the layered planar images and then printed. The resolution of the final matrical image is separate in both the X- and Y-directions, which provides for a high level of resolution for both movement and 3-D effects in the image.

1 . A product comprised of a matrical image, said matrical image comprising a plurality of individual images, wherein said individual images are capable of being viewed in tangential fashion. 
   
   
       2 . The product of  claim 1  further comprising a matrical lens. 
   
   
       3 . The product of  claim 2  further comprising a plurality of matrical lenses. 
   
   
       4 . The product of  claim 3  wherein said matrical lenses are arranged in a tessellated pattern. 
   
   
       5 . The product of  claim 4  wherein said matrical lenses are a hexagonal or quadrilateral shape. 
   
   
       6 . The product of  claim 5  wherein said matrical lenses are of a square shape. 
   
   
       7 . The product of  claim 5  wherein said matrical lenses are of a rectangular shape. 
   
   
       8 . A product comprised of a matrical lens. 
   
   
       9 . The product of  claim 8  further comprising a plurality of matrical lenses. 
   
   
       10 . The product of  claim 9  wherein said matrical lenses are arranged in a tessellated pattern. 
   
   
       11 . The product of  claim 1  wherein said matrical lenses are of a hexagonal or quadrilateral shape. 
   
   
       12 . The product of  claim 9  wherein said matrical lenses are of a square shape. 
   
   
       13 . The product of  claim 9  wherein said matrical lenses are of a rectangular shape. 
   
   
       14 . A method of producing a multidimensional image comprising the steps of:
 providing a plurality of individual planar image frames;   layering the planar image frames spatially above one another into a matrical frame set to form a matrical sequence;   selecting a matrical lens; and   forming a composite matrical image file from the matrical frame set.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14  further comprising the step of outputting the composite matrical image file to form a matrical image. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  wherein the step of outputting the composite matrical image file further comprises printing the matrical image. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the step of printing is carried out with a digital printing plate or digital printing press. 
   
   
       18 . The method according to  claim 14  wherein the planar image frames are digital image frames. 
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 14  further comprising the step of saving the composite matrical image file.