Abstract: A telescoping pole comprised of a plurality of tubular sections, one or more electric motors, and a control module. Linear gear arrangements on the tubular sections are engaged with pinions fixed to the next wider tubular sections. Electric motors rotationally drive the pinions, linearly driving the tubular sections, and, thus, causing the telescoping pole to extend or retract. The length of the telescoping pole can be adjusted during audio/video capture. The telescoping pole is operable hand-held, and adjustments can be made using one hand. The telescoping pole may further comprise clamps, an accessory mount, a base mount, and a counterweight.

Abstract: A vehicle arm assembly includes a carrier base for attaching to a vehicle. A support arm is rotatably mounted relative to the carrier base. A first detent ring includes a plurality of first detent projections circumferentially offset by a plurality of first detent channels. A second detent ring includes a plurality of second detent projections circumferentially offset by a plurality of second detent channels. The first detent ring is fixed relative to one of the carrier base or the support arm. The second detent ring is fixed relative to the other of the carrier base or the support ring. The first detent ring is in an intermeshing arrangement when the second detent ring in a first rotational position and in a non-intermeshing arrangement when in a second rotational position. In the second rotational position a first stop surface fixed relative to the carrier base is in engagement with a stop fixed relative to the support arm.

Abstract: A position detection device includes a first position detector, a second position detector, and a signal generator. The first position detector includes a first magnetic field generation unit, a second magnetic field generation unit, and a first magnetic sensor. The second position detector includes a third magnetic field generation unit, a fourth magnetic field generation unit, and a second magnetic sensor. The positions of the second and fourth magnetic field generation units vary in response to variations in a detection-target position. The signal generator generates a position detection signal, which is the sum of a first detection signal generated by the first magnetic sensor and a second detection signal generated by the second magnetic sensor. Each of the first and second position detectors includes a bias magnetic field generation unit.

Abstract: An aperture unit includes a base plate, a cover, a plurality of aperture blades, a drive ring, and protrusions. The aperture blades are disposed between the base plate and the cover, and adjust the amount of light passing through by varying the size of an opening. The drive ring is disposed between the base plate and the cover, and is rotationally driven when the aperture blades are opened and closed. The protrusions are provided to the drive ring and the cover, respectively, and support the aperture blades in the direction of suppressing upward warpage of the aperture blades in a state in which the aperture blades move in the direction of reducing the size of the opening.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a current sensor unit includes: a rectification module, to convert an AC current to a pulsed DC current; a conversion module containing an energy storage element, to store energy based upon the pulsed DC current during a charging mode and generate a power supply current; a switching module, bypassed by the conversion module during the charging mode, and bypassing the conversion module during an energy release mode; a current sensor module, to detect a pulsed DC current; a control module, to acquire electrical energy from the power supply current, determine operation in the charging mode or energy release mode, and acquire a first detection value provided by the current sensor module; and a self-calibration module, to generate a current flowing through the current sensor module in a self-calibration process, the control module calibrating the first detection value based upon a second detection value of the current generated.

Abstract: An image stabilization control device capable of correcting a parallel blur or the like with high accuracy, the image stabilization control device including: a rotation radius calculation unit configured to calculate a rotation radius of an angle blur based on outputs of an angle blur signal acquired from an angle blur detection unit and a parallel blur signal acquired from a parallel blur detection unit; a rotation radius prediction unit configured to predict a change in the rotation radius based on an output of the rotation radius calculation unit and output a rotation radius prediction signal; and a blur correction control unit configured to control correction of the parallel blur based on the rotation radius prediction signal of the rotation radius prediction unit and the angle blur signal acquired from the angle blur detection unit.

Abstract: A photography stand includes a central pipe and a supporting frame. The top of the central pipe is configured to mount photographic equipment. The supporting frame is connected to the central pipe, and provided adjacent to the bottom of the central pipe. The supporting frame moves relative to the central pipe along the axial direction of the central pipe. The supporting frame is unfolded when moving along the axial direction of the central pipe toward the bottom of the central pipe by a preset distance and then moving continuously toward the bottom of the central pipe. The supporting frame is folded when moving along the axial direction of the central pipe toward the top of the central pipe. According to the photography stand, the supporting frame is unfolded automatically after moving along the axial direction of the central pipe toward the bottom of the central pipe by the preset distance.

Abstract: A support system for a display device includes a first arm configured to extend from a support surface. A second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm. The second arm has a range of movement relative to the first arm. A ring housing is rotatably connected to the second arm. A tilt ring is moveably connected to the ring housing and configured to connect to a display. An adjustment mechanism is configured to move the tilt ring relative to the ring housing to modify the frictional engagement of the tilt ring and the ring housing.

Abstract: A surveillance pendant assembly for discretely recording audio and video includes a personal electronic device and a pendant that is attachable to a necklace for wearing on a user. A video camera is integrated into the pendant to capture video footage of the user's environment. A microphone is integrated into the pendant to record audio of the user's environment. Each of the video camera and the microphone are in remote communication with the personal electronic device for storing video and audio in the personal electronic device.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a dual lens drive device that comprises: a housing; a first bobbin which is disposed to move in a first direction inside the housing; a second bobbin which is disposed to move in the first direction inside housing and is spaced apart from the first bobbin; a first coil which is disposed on the first bobbin; a second coil which is disposed on the second bobbin; a magnet which is disposed in the housing and faces the first coil and the second coil; a base which is disposed below the housing; a substrate which comprises a circuit member having a third coil disposed to face the magnet between the housing and the base; and a support member which movably supports the housing with respect to the substrate, wherein the housing is integrally formed.

Abstract: An electronic device allows the user to notice that no image capturing is being performed and increases the user comfort as well as includes a small open-close device incorporated in a limited space. A camera module is covered by a blade. This allows the user to notice that no image capturing is being performed and increases the user comfort. A base is attached to a first surface of a module board, and a cover has a first end in the longitudinal direction attached to the base and a second end in the longitudinal direction supported by the first surface of the module board. The base may not extend to the second end of the cover in the longitudinal direction and can have a shorter length (miniaturized), further miniaturizing a blade open-close device.

Abstract: A development processing apparatus includes: a substrate holder that holds a substrate horizontally wherein the substrate includes a resist film; a rotator that rotates the substrate holder; first and second developer supplies that supply a developer to the substrate; and a liquid receiver that receives the developer from the substrate. The first developer supply is formed to have a length smaller than a diameter of the substrate. The second developer supply is formed to have a length equal to or larger than the diameter of the substrate. The liquid receiver includes first and second annular walls that are formed in an annular shape having a circular opening having a diameter larger than the diameter of the substrate. The first and second annular walls are movable up and down independently of each other, and a vertical distance between the first annular wall and the second annular wall is variable.

Abstract: A lens control device, comprising a first stepping motor that drives a zoom lens contained in the photographing lens, a second stepping motor that drives a focus lens contained in the photographing lens, and a processor that controls the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor, whereby, within a given section in which the zoom lens and the focus lens are driven, there is a period in which at least one of the first stepping motor and the second stepping motor is driven at a constant rate, and the processor makes a time, required to move the specified section with a specified number of pulses, a specified time.

Abstract: In a method and a device for controlling or regulating motors for movement axes of devices in the film and broadcast sector, at least one motor is controlled via radio or via cable by a control unit of processing unit having at least one control element. An electromechanical element can apply on the control element a force that generates a haptic feedback. This force can be changed dynamically by entered or read-out parameters and can be manually overridden.

Abstract: The invention discloses an anti-shake camera module, an anti-shake photosensitive assembly, and manufacturing method thereof and an electronic device. The anti-shake photosensitive assembly includes a circuit board assembly, at least one driver, and at least one photosensitive element. The circuit board assembly provides at least one attachment surface. Each driver is correspondingly attached to each attachment surface of the circuit board assembly. Each photosensitive element is correspondingly arranged on each driver, and the driver is located between the photosensitive element and an attachment surface of the circuit board assembly, so that the corresponding photosensitive element is moved by the driver, thereby achieving the anti-shake function for the anti-shake photosensitive assembly.

Abstract: A state detection apparatus and method for a folding screen and a folding screen apparatus. The state detection apparatus includes: at least one connection assembly, including a first component and a second component, the first component and the second component being electrically conductively coupled or decoupled correspondingly according to a motion state of the folding screen; and a detection assembly electrically coupled to the connection assembly, and configured to detect a state of electrical conduction connection or disconnection between the first component and the second component and determine a state of the folding screen according to the state of electrical conduction connection or disconnection between the first component and the second component.

Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a movable portion, a fixed portion, a driving assembly, and an assisting assembly. The movable portion is used for connecting to an optical element having a main axis. The movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The driving assembly is disposed on the movable portion or the fixed portion for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion through the assisting assembly.

Abstract: An embodiment comprises: a housing; a bobbin, accommodated inside the housing, for mounting a lens; a first coil arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the bobbin; magnets arranged in the housing; a coil board that comprises second coils arranged below the housing and arranged so as to be spaced from each other, and connection parts connected to the second coils; a circuit board, which is arranged below the coil board and comprises first pad parts arranged at locations corresponding to the connection parts; and a conductive adhesive member for bonding the connection part and the first pad part, which correspond to each other, wherein each of the connection parts comprises a groove part depressed from the outer surface of the coil board, and exposing any one corresponding upper surface among the first pad parts, and a bonding part prepared around the groove part, and the conductive adhesive member is arranged on the upper surface of the bonding part and on the upper surface of the first pad part exposed by

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided, including a movable part for connecting an optical element; a fixed part, wherein the movable part can move relative to the fixed part; a driving assembly for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part; and a supporting assembly, wherein the movable part can move relative to the fixed part in multiple dimensions via the supporting assembly.