GB2254930A

GB2254930A - Continuous motion picture system and successive screen boxes for display of a motion picture

Info

Publication number: GB2254930A
Application number: GB9108344A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Masaomi Yamamoto; Yoshihide Okumura
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1991-04-18
Filing date: 1991-04-18
Publication date: 1992-10-21
Anticipated expiration: 2011-04-18
Also published as: FR2676138B1; FR2676138A1; DE4113943A1; GB9108344D0; GB2254930B

Description

CONTINUOUS MOTION PICTURE SYSTEM AND SUCCESSIVE SCREEN BOXES FOR DISPLAY

OF A MOTION PICTURE

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a continuous motion picture system and successive screen boxes for display of a motion picture, in which a multiplicity of still pictures are aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of or on the inner wall of a tunnel for a moving object, e.g. a train on a rail track, an automotive vehicle on a road, an escalator, or an elevator, so that they can produce a motion picture effect.

There has been introduced a stroboscope type motion picture display system for use with a passenger vehicle illuminated inside and having a window(s).

Such a stroboscope type motion picture display system is disclosed in Canadian Patent 47335 filed on March 31, 1969, which comprises a series of pictures arranged in a line along the passage of the window of a vehicle for dis- play the effect of motion, a multiplicity of intensive light sources arranged for illumination of their respective pictures at intervals of a short time in response to synchronizing lightup signals, and a plurality of optical sensors provided adjacent to the pictures respectively for corre- sponding photo-sensitive action. In operation, each optical sensor upon receiving a light from the window of the vehicle produces a lightup signal for activating its corresponding 1 light source. More particularly, the light source for illumination of the relevant picture is activated when the picture becomes visible from the vehicle window through which a triggering light falls.

The stroboscope type motion picture display system of the prior art allows each of the optical sensors to produce a signal for energizing the corresponding light source or illumination separately in synchronism with a running speed of the vehicle or at the timing of passing of the vehicle window or upon reception of the interior light of the vehicle falling through the window during passing. Accordingly, the operation is controlled by the movement of the vehicle passing in the front of the successive pictures. As the result, the system will have physical drawbacks or difficul- ties in the operability, function, and installation and also, becomes intricate in the arrangement and high in the cost of production.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention, in view of the foregoing disadvantages, to provide a continuous motion picture system and successive screen boxes for display of a which are simple in the construction low in motion picture the cost, and capable of being installed with no subjection to a moving object and producing the effect of motion in more visible respect.

The foregoing object, other objects, and more novel 2 features of the present invention will be apparent from reading of the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

The drawings are provided for the purpose of ease of the description and will not limit the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig.1 is an explanatory view showing a first embodiment of the present invention; Fig.2 is an enlarged cross sectional view taken along the line 2-2 of Fig.1; Fig.3 is an explanatory view showing the alignment of successive picture screen boxes; Fig.5 is a cross sectional view taken along the line 5-5 of Fig.4; Fig.6 is an explanatory view showing the lighting-on state of a flasher device; Fig.7 is an explanatory view showing the lighting-off state of the flasher device; Figs.8 and 9 are explanatory views showing a second embodiment of the present invention; Figs.10 and 11 are explanatory views showing a third embodiment of the present invention; Fig.12 is an explanatory view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Fig.13 is an explanatory view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.14 and 15 are explanatory views showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.16 and 17 are explanatory views showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention; Figs.18 and 19 are explanatory views showing an eighth embodiment of the present invention; 3 Figs.20 and 21 are explanatory views showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.22 and 23 are explanatory views showing a tenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.24 and 25 are explanatory views showing an eleventh embodiment of the present invention; Figs.26 to 28 are explanatory views showing a twelfth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.29 to 31 are explanatory views showing a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.32 to 35 are explanatory views showing a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.36 to 38 are explanatory views showing a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.39 to 41 are explanatory views showing a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.42 to 44 are explanatory views showing a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.45 and 46 are explanatory views showing an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.47 to 49 are explanatory views showing a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention; Figs.50 to 52 are explanatory views showing a twentieth embodiment of the present invention; and Figs.53 to 55 are explanatory views showing a twenty-first embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention will be described in more detail referring to preferred embodiments illustrated in the accom panying drawings.

4 One embodiment is shown in Figs.1 to 7 in which denoted by the numeral 1 is a moving object or electric train having a row of windows 3 and running on two rails 2, 2.

There is a theater tunnel 4-provided in place along the running of the moving object 1.

The theater tunnel 4 has a multiplicity of successive picture screen boxes 5 arranged at intervals of a given distance on the inner wall 4a thereof so that they can be seen from the windows 3 of the running train 1. As best shown in Figs.4 and 5, each of the successive picture screen boxes 5 comprises a base plate 6 mounted onto the inner wall 4a of the theater tunnel 4, a screen box body 10 consisted mainly of a glass window 8 arranged in the front and a cover housing 9 mounted by a number of screws 7 to the outer circumference of the base plate 6, a still picture 11 attached by screws or adhesive tapes to the surface of the base plate 6 for display of a serial motion to be seen through the glass window 8 of the screen box body 10, and at least one or more-a number of in this embodiment-flashlights 12, e.g. flash lamps or strobe lamps, which emit a series of flash lights for illumination of the still picture 11 on the screen box body 10 and serve as primary components of a flasher device 13 for control of flash action.

The flasher device 13 comprises a switch 13a, a connec- tor circuit 13b coupled across the switch 13a to a commercial power supply for energizing the flashlights 12 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 coupled in series to one another, and a flasher relay 13c for activating the flashlights 12 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 to flash at the same time.

For the purpose of energy saving, the relay 13c of the flasher device 13 may be provided with a sensor which triggers flash lighting action when the moving object 1 arrives at the upstream of an alignment of the successive picture screen boxes 5.

As illustrates in Fig.3, the multiplicity of the suc- cessive picture screen boxes 5 arranged at intervals of a given distance on the wall 4a display a series of the still pictures 11 which exhibit a motion as the moving object 1 travels along.

The still pictures 11 for display of a motion effect may be attached directly to the base plate 6 or sandwiched between a nonflammable transparent sheet and the base plate 6.

A continuous motion picture system 14 having the foregoing arrangement is associated with the moving object 1 running on the two rails 2, 2.

A person who travels with the moving object 1 along the rails 2, 2 can perceive a series of the still pictures 11 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 through the window 3 of the moving object 1 and across the glass windows 8 of the screen boxes 5. As the still pictures 11 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 are simultaneously illuminated by flashing light of the flashlights 12, a succession of visi- 6 ble and invisible states develop the effect of afterimage. Accordingly, the still pictures 11 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 will produce a motion picture due to the afterimage effect.

Any two adjacent still pictures 11 are illuminated at the same time and will be free from interference between two different lightings, thus ensuring clear display of a motion.

The still pictures 11 of the successive picture screen boxes 5 may be a series of pictures of a cinema film and more particularly, a succession reprinted from the film frame by frame.

Also, the resultant motion picture of photograph or cinema may be accompanied with sounds emitted in synchronization with the alignment of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and a running speed of the moving object 1.

Although the alignment of the successive picture screen boxes 5 in the embodiment extends at the side of the moving object 1, it may be arranged at the top or floor.

Other Embodiments of the Invention Other embodiments of the present invention will now be described in comparison with the first embodiment, referring to Figs.8 to 55. Throughout the embodiments, like components are denoted by like numerals as expressed in the first embodiment and will be no mote explained.

A second embodiment of the present invention portrayed in Figs.8 and 9 is distinguished from the first embodiment 7 by the fact that a theater tunnel 4A with a rail track 2A is arranged in a loop. Accordingly, a relevant continuous motion picture system 14A associated with the moving object 1 running on the rail track 2A of the loop theater tunnel 4A can produce the same effect as of the first embodiment.

Figs.10 and 11 illustrate a third embodiment of the present invention in which the moving object 1A, unlike the first embodiment, is an elevator lifting up and down along a vertical tunnel 16 provided in a building structure 15 or 10 the like. A continuous motion picture system 14B associated with the moving object 1A of an elevator can also produce the same effect.

The elevator in the third embodiment is preferably of a conventional elevator system provided in a common building structure.

It is a good idea that a series of the successive picture screen boxes 5 are arranged in a sequence from lower to upper on one side wall 16a of the tunnel 16 and another series of the successive picture screen boxes 5 are aligned 20 from upper to lower on the other side wall 16b of the tunnel 16. The successive picture screen boxes 5 will exhibit a motion picture as the moving object 1A travels upward and downward with its two openable windows provided in a cage 17 thereof; one being opened during the upward movement and the other being opened during the downward movement.

Fig.12 shows a fourth embodiment of the present inven- tion in which the moving object 1B is a moving sidewalk, 8 unlike the f irst embodiment. Also, provided along the moving sidewalk 1B is a side wall 18 having a multiplicity of windows 3 which is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that the successive picture screen boxes 5 are installed respectively. A continuous motion picture system 14C having the foregoing arrangement can produce the same effect.

Fig-13 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention in which the moving object 1C is an escalator, unlike the first embodiment. A continuous motion picture system 14D having the foregoing arrangement can produce the same effect of the present invention.

Figs.14 and 15 illustrate a sixth embodiment of the present invention in which each of the successive picture screen boxes 5 is mounted, unlike the first embodiment, onto a support 19 arranged at the side of the two rails 2, 2. A continuous motion picture system 14E having such an alignment of the successive picture screen boxes 5 can also display a clear motion picture when viewed from the moving object 1.

Figs.16 and 17 illustrate a seventh embodiment of the present invention in which the successive picture screen boxes 5 are aligned, unlike the first embodiment, along a road 21 where cars 20 run. A continuous motion picture system 14F having such an alignment of the successive picture screen boxes 5 can exhibit the effect of motion of the still pictures 11 when viewed from the cars 20 running on 9 the road 21.

The successive picture screen boxes 5 of the seventh embodiment may be arranged on the inner wall of a tunnel extending along the road 21 for providing the same effect.

Figs.18 and 19 illustrate an eighth embodiment of the present invention in which each of the screen box bodies 10, unlike the first embodiment, contains at least one or more illuminating lamps 22 mounted on the cover housing 9 and a momentary dimmer glass 23 mounted in the window of the screen box body 10 for acting as a shutter plate for instant shift from transparent state to opaque state, both forming a flasher device 13A. A series of modified successive picture screen boxes SA provided with the flasher device 13A can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus, constitute a continuous motion picture system of the present invention.

Figs.20 and 21 illustrate a ninth embodiment of the present invention in which the base plate 6A is formed, unlike the first embodiment, in a box shape having the flashlights 12 of the flasher device 13 installed therein and a transparent plate 24 mounted for carrying each still picture 11 illuminated from the rear.

A series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5B provided with their respective base plates 6A can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus, constitute a continuous motion picture system similar to that of the first embodiment.

Figs.22 and 23 illustrate a tenth embodiment of the present invention in which the box-shaped base plate 6A contains, unlike the ninth embodiment, at least one or more of illuminating lamps 22 installed therein and a momentary dimmer glass 23 mounted in the window of the cover housing 9 for acting as a shutter plate, both forming a flasher device 13A. A series of modified successive picture screen boxes SC provided with the flasher device 13A can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus, constitute a continuous motion picture system similar to that of the first embodiment.

Figs.24 and 25 illustrate an eleventh embodiment of the present invention in which the cover housing 9 is mounted, unlike the first embodiment, by hinges 25 and a lock member 32 to the base plate 6 for pivotal movement. This arrangement allows each modified successive picture screen box 5D to provide ease of the replacement of the still picture 11 with new one.

A series of the modified successive picture screen boxes 5D having the foregoing arrangement can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus, constitute a continuous motion picture system similar to that of the first embodiment.

Figs.26 to 28 illustrate a twelfth embodiment of the present invention in which the screen box body 10 is provided, unlike the first embodiment, with a flasher device 13B having a shutter mechanism 13d mounted in the front of the 11 screen box body 10 for rotating movement. A series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5E using the flasher device 13B with the shutter mechanism 13d can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus. constitute a continuous motion picture system similar to that of the first embodiment.

Each shutter mechanism 13d comprises a couple of rotating shafts 26 and 27 mounted on both ends of the cover housing 9 of the screen box body 10, a shutter belt 29 mounted between the two rotating shafts 26 and 27 for rendering the still picture 11 visible and invisible at short intervals through an opening 28 therein as best shown in Fig.28, and a motor 30 for actuating the rotating shaft 26 to rotate.

Figs.29 to 31 illustrate a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention in which the screen box body 10A is arranged, unlike the twelfth embodiment, into a cylindrical form and also, the flasher device 13C contains a shutter drum 31 of tubular shape which has an opening 28 therein and is driven for rotation by a motor 30. A series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5F provided with the flasher device 13C can produce the same effect as of the successive picture screen boxes 5 and thus, constitute a continuous motion picture system similar to that of the first embodiment.

Figs.32 and 35 illustrate a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention in which the screen box body 10B 12 comprises, unlike the first embodiment, a square base plate 6B, a sideframe 33 mounted for enclosing the circumference of the square base plate 6B except at the top, a cover housing 9A of e.g. glass material mounted to cover the front of the sideframe 33 so that its inside can be seen, a Picture mounting recess 35 arranged in the front region of the sideframe 33 for accepting the still picture 11 which is detachably loaded from a top opening 34 of the sideframe 33 and illuminated from the rear, and an openable cover 36 for closing the top opening 34 of the sideframe 33. A series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5G having their respective screen box bodies 10B may be employed with equal success.

The still picture 11 detachably accepted in the mount- ing recess 35 is, in more particular, mounted into a mounting frame 37 loaded in the mounting recess 35 for ease of the replacement of the still picture 11.

Figs.36 to 38 illustrate a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention in which the cover housing 9A of the screen box body 10B is covered, unlike the fourteenth embodiment shown in Figs.32 to 35, with a black net 38 which serves as a shutter for enhancement of the afterimage effect. Accordingly, a series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5H having the foregoing arrangement can display a clear motion picture during daytime when installed for outdoor use.

Figs-39 to 41 illustrate a sixteenth embodiment of the 13 present invention in which the cover housing 9A of the screen box body 10B is covered, unlike the fifteenth embodiment shown in Figs.36 to 38, with a black perforated plate 39 which serves as a shutter for enhancement of the afterimage ef f ect. Accordingly, a series of modified successive picture screen boxes 51 having the foregoing arrangement can produce the same effect as that of the fifteenth embodiment.

The black perforated plate 39 of the sixteenth embodiment may successfully be replaced with a shading filter for enhancement of the afterimage effect.

Figs.42 to 44 illustrate a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention in which the cover housing 9B of the screen box body 10C is openably mounted, unlike the fourteenth embodiment shown in Figs.32 to 35, by hinges 40 onto the base plate 6C so that it can cover the front of the base plate 6C when being closed. Also, the base plate 6C has a picture retainer 35 provided on the surface thereof for detachably holding the still picture 11. The cover housing 9B contains a number of flashlights 12, e.g. strobe lamps, mounted on the inside of the circumferentially extending wall thereof.

A series of modified successive picture screen boxes 5J having the foregoing arrangement can produce the same effect. In addition, a shutter plate of e.g. black net 38 or perforated material 39 may be provided on the front of the cover housing 9B for outdoor use.

Figs-45 and 46 illustrate an eighteenth embodiment of 14 the present invention in which a continuous motion picture system 14G comprises, unlike the first embodiment, a multiplicity of equally spaced base plates 6D, each having a still picture 11 detachably mounted thereto for display of a segment of successive movements, and a flasher device 13D for illuminating at the same time the alignment of the still pictures 11 on their respective base plates 6D so that it can be fabricated at minimum cost.

Preferably, the still pictures 11 of this embodiment are made of waterproof material or coated with water-resistant films.

Figs.47 to 49 illustrate a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention in which the moving object 1 is provided, unlike the first embodiment, with a flavor sprayer(s) 41 for spraying a mist of flavor in relation to the motion effect of the still pictures 11. Accordingly, a continuous motion picture system 14H having the flavor sprayer(s) 41 arranged on the moving object 1 can produce a motion picture accompa nied with corresponding flavor.

The flavor sprayer 41 comprises a flavor sprayer unit 42 disposed in the moving object 1, a control unit 43 for activating the flavor sprayer unit 42, and a sensor 44 disposed at the upstream of a row of the still pictures 11 for triggering by means of wireless signal the action of the control unit 43 for spray of a flavor.

It is also a good idea that the plurality of the flavor sprayers 41 are provided with the moving object 1 for spray of different flavors in synchronization with the motion effect of the still pictures 11.

Figs.50 to 52 illustrate a twentieth embodiment of the present invention in which each of the still pictures 11 is provided at front, unlike the eighteenth embodiment, with a fan 45 which will spontaneously rotate as the moving object 1 runs. As the result, a continuous motion picture system 141 having the foregoing arrangement can be operated with equal success.

Although the fan 45 rotates about a rotary axis located at the center of the still picture 11 in this embodiment, the rotary axis is not limited to the center and may be at a close-to-end region of the still picture 11 so that the still picture 11 can be visible and invisible alternately as the fan 45 rotates.

Figs.53 to 55 illustrate a twenty-first embodiment of the present invention in which the fan 34 is systematically driven, unlike the twentieth embodiment, by an actuator such as a motor 46. As the result, a continuous motion picture system 14J having the foregoing arrangement can be operated with equal success.

The fan arrangement of the previous embodiments may be replaced with a shutter mechanism which consists mainly of a momentary dimmer glass 23 and a flashing lamp(s) 12.

More particularly, any like device will be employed with equal success which allows the still picture 11 to become visible at short intervals.

16 It is also a good idea that the still pictures 11 are a series of three- dimension images for producing a motion of the 3-D effect.

Furthermore, the successive picture screen boxes of the present invention can be aligned along a run way of an air port or with tight waterproof arrangement, placed in a row at the bottom of the water beneath a water way of a tourists boat, e.g. a glass-bottomed boat.

It would be understood that the arrangement of the successive picture screen boxes of the present invention are not limited to the foregoing embodiments and various modifications will be possible. For example, a number of continuously illuminating lamps are provided together with the flashlights 12 inside or outside of each successive picture screen box so that they can be turned on by an automatic switching device to illuminate the still picture continuously when the moving object stops just in the front of the successive picture screen boxes.

This prevents viewers in the moving object from being annoyed with undesired flashing lights while the stopping of the moving object causes no motion effect of the still pictures. on the other hand, the still pictures of their respective successive picture screen boxes are illuminated by non-flashing lights and will thus be appreciated as favorably-spot lighted for light-box display.

In particular, when the still pictures exhibit breathtaking landscapes or smiling beauties, passengers or commut- 17 is ers in a rush-hour train will feel a sense of relief and joy. Consequently, the display of the successive picture screen boxes will serve as a desirable advertising medium ensuring advantages in the public announcement.

Effect of the Invention As set forth above, the present invention provides the following advantages.

(1) The system of the present invention comprises a multiplicity of still pictures aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction for display of a motion picture effect and a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures at the same time with a series of flash lights, so that interference in illumination between any two adjacent still pictures can be prevented. Accordingly, the afterimage effect will be ensured producing a motion picture of clearness. The system can thus be employed for commercial use as an advertising or sign medium. 20 (2) According to the arrangement depicted in the preceding paragraph (1), no device for synchronization of the system with the moving object is needed unlike the prior art. The system becomes simple in the construction and will thus be installed with ease and fabricated at low cost. 25 (3) According to the arrangement depicted in the paragraph (1), the system can be installed in association with an existing transportation means, e.g. along the side walls

18 of a subway tunnel or the rail track of a railroad, and also, used as an amusement facility at a park or fair.

(4) When a black net or perforated plate or a shading filter is employed as a shutter plate on each still picture for enhancement of the afterimage, the resultant motion picture of the system installed in the outdoor will be perceived more clearly during the day time.

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Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A continuous motion picture system comprising: a multiplicity of still pictures aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction for display of a motion picture effect; and a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures at the same time with a series of flash lights.

2. A continuous motion picture system comprising: a multiplicity of screen boxes aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction and having openings thereof arranged respectively at the running path side; a multiplicity of successive still pictures installed in their respective screen boxes for display of a motion picture effect; a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures of the screen boxes at the same time with a series of flash lights; and a plurality of shutter plates mounted to cover the opening of each screen box and formed of a shading filter, black net plate, black perforated plate, or momentary dimmer glass.

3. A continuous motion picture system according to Claim 2, wherein the opening of each screen box is provided with a cover housing for enclosure arrangement so that the still picture inside can be seen through the cover housing.

4. A continuous motion picture system comprising: a multiplicity of screen boxes aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction and having openings thereof arranged respectively at the running path side; a multiplicity of successive still pictures installed in their respective screen boxes for display of a motion picture effect; a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures of the screen boxes simultaneously; and a shutter mechanism provided for opening and closing the openings of their respective screen boxes at the same time.

5. A continuous motion picture system comprising: a multiplicity of still pictures aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction for display of a motion picture effect; a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures at the same time with a series of flash lights; and a flavor sprayer device mounted to the moving object for spraying a mist of flavor in syn chronization with the successive still pictures for provid ing a corresponding smell.

6. A continuous motion picture system comprising: a multiplicity of still pictures translated from a succession of frames of a cinema film and aligned at intervals of a given distance along the running path of a moving object, which carries passengers, in the running direction for display of a motion picture effect; and a flasher device for illumination of the still pictures at the same time with a series of flash lights.

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7. A screen box for display of a motion picture com- prising: a base plate, a sideframe mounted integrally or fixedly to the base plate so that it can cover the outer circumference of the base plate except the top; a cover housing provided for covering the front of the sideframe and arranged through which the inside of the screen box can be seen; an openable cover for opening and closing the top opening arranged in the sideframe; a mounting member to which a still picture for producing the effect of motion is detachably loaded from the top opening of the sideframe; and at least one or more flashlights, e.g. strobe lamps, mounted in the sideframe for illuminating with a series of flash lights the still picture detachably mounted to the mounting member.

8. A screen box for display of a motion picture com- prising: a base plate, a sideframe mounted integrally or fixedly to the base plate so that it can cover the outer circumference of the base plate except the top; a shutter plate arranged in the form of a black net plate, black perforated plate, or momentary dimmer glass for covering the front of the sideframe; an openable cover for opening and closing the top opening arranged in the sideframe; a mounting member to which a still picture for producing the effect of motion is detachably loaded from the top opening of the sideframe; and at least one or more flashlights, e.g. strobe lamps, mounted in the sideframe for illuminating with a series of flash lights the still picture detachably mounted 22 to the mounting member.

9. A screen box for display of a motion picture com- prising: a base plate, a cover housing openably mounted to cover the base plate and provided at front with a shutter plate formed of a shading filter, black net plate, black perforated plate, or momentary dimmer glass; a mounting member mounted to the base plate for detachably holding a still picture for producing the effect of motion; and at least one or more flashlights, e.g. strobe lamps, mounted in the cover housing for illuminating the still picture with a series of flash lights.

10. A screen box for display of a motion picture com- prising: a base plate, a sideframe mounted integrally or fixedly to the base plate so that it can cover the outer circumference of the base plate except the top; a shutter mechanism mounted to cover the front of the sideframe for open and close operation; an openable cover for opening and closing the top opening arranged in the sideframe; a mounting member to which a still picture for producing the effect of motion is detachably loaded from the top opening of the sideframe; and an illuminating device mounted in the sideframe for illuminating the still picture detachably mounted to the mounting member.

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11. A continuous motion picture system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

12. A screen box for display of a motion picture, the screen box being substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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