Patents Assigned to Woodman Labs
  • Patent number: 8150248
    Abstract: A camera mount is configured to attach a camera to a sports board. A camera is secured to the mount, which is secured to a sports board. The mount can secure to the sports board via an attachment device such as an embedded plug. The mount can be placed at the front or rear of the sports board. Furthermore, the mount can be configured to face either forwards or backwards to capture images and/or video from different viewpoints while participating in the board activity. Moreover, the mount includes a pivoting joint to allow a user to rotate the camera either upward or downward and then secure the camera at a fixed angle to capture images and/or video from different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Woodman Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Woodman
  • Patent number: 8079501
    Abstract: A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for attaching harness (1a) to operator wrist or arm and a coupling system for attaching, one at a time, cameras of various shapes and sizes to aforementioned harness (1a) in a either a manner that allows camera to be moved pivotably while attached to harness (1a) and operator or in a manner that secures camera in a fixed, non-pivoting position. A clasping system is incorporated to harness (1a) to secure camera in a first secure flat carry position on operator wrist or arm. Clasping system can be released by operator to allow camera to be pivotably moved upright into a second secure position for the purpose of taking a photograph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Woodman Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Woodman
  • Publication number: 20110286514
    Abstract: A method is described to greatly improve the efficiency of and reduce the complexity of image compression when using single-sensor color imagers for video acquisition. The method in addition allows for this new image compression type to be compatible with existing video processing tools, improving the workflow for film and television production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Woodman Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Newman
  • Patent number: 8014597
    Abstract: A method is described to greatly improve the efficiency of and reduce the complexity of image compression when using single-sensor color imagers for video acquisition. The method in addition allows for this new image compression type to be compatible with existing video processing tools, improving the workflow for film and television production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Woodman Labs
    Inventor: David A. Newman
  • Patent number: 8014656
    Abstract: A camera mount is configured to attach a camera to a sports board. A camera is secured to the mount, which is secured to a sports board. The mount can secure to the sports board via an attachment device such as an embedded plug. The mount can be placed at the front or rear of the sports board. Furthermore, the mount can be configured to face either forwards or backwards to capture images and/or video from different viewpoints while participating in the board activity. Moreover, the mount includes a pivoting joint to allow a user to rotate the camera either upward or downward and then secure the camera at a fixed angle to capture images and/or video from different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Woodman Labs
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Woodman
  • Patent number: D644679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Woodman Labs
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Woodman
  • Patent number: D646313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Woodman Labs
    Inventor: Nicholas D. Woodman