Abstract: A method for augmenting a target object orphan artifact image within a composite image. First, determining that only a target object orphan artifact image appears in the composite image and that a complete target object can be created. Second, reviewing a plurality of ground truth images and curated images of the target object and incorporating image elements therefrom into the target object orphan artifact image to create a target object child image. Third determining whether the target object child image is adequate based on a rubric score. If the rubric score indicates that the target object child image is adequate the method terminates. If the rubric score indicates that the target object child image is not adequate the method returns to the step of selecting another ground truth image or curated image of the target object.

Abstract: A method for producing an improved or “best shot” image of a subject. In various embodiments the image is improved after the capturing or filming the subject or by controlling the camera prior to shooting to ensure a quality image will be captured. In the former situation, image rubrics are developed and the image is graded against those rubrics. If the grade is below a predetermined threshold, image features (e.g., contrast, framing) are modified to raise the grade. In the latter situation, various parameters regarding the camera, subject, location, and environment are collected before the image is captured and analyzed to determine characteristics of an image captured while those parameters are extant. If the image characteristics are unacceptable, one or more of the parameters, particularly the camera parameters, are changed to improve image characteristics.

Abstract: A method for producing a visual record, referred to as a docu-narrative, of events at a location. The record comprises still and video images that are acquired by appropriately configured hardware. A benchmark focus and resolution are determined for an image acquisition device. Changes to the images are tightly controlled and authenticated, certified, and/or verified such that the docu-narrative includes all versions of the images and provides a chain-of-custody record. Image quality and image accuracy are significant attributes of the visual record, where accuracy is determined based on differences between an image of an object and a ground truth object within the image. Image characteristics can also be altered so that each image appears consistent with a previous and a next image; all such alterations are recorded. A target model detection spec is used to detect specific objects within an image.

Abstract: A method for producing a visual record, referred to as a docu-narrative, of events at a location. The record comprises still and video images that are acquired by appropriately conFig.d hardware. A benchmark focus and resolution are determined for an image acquisition device. Changes to the images are tightly controlled and authenticated, certified, and/or verified such that the docu-narrative includes all versions of the images and provides a chain-of-custody record. Image quality and image accuracy are significant attributes of the visual record, where accuracy is determined based on differences between an image of an object and a ground truth object within the image. Image characteristics can also be altered so that each image appears consistent with a previous and a next image; all such alterations are recorded. A target model detection spec is used to detect specific objects within an image.

Abstract: An unattended camera system for automatically capturing images at a site, especially including a remote construction site. Accurate focusing of the camera system is especially critical to obtain evidentiary-quality images. Four different focusing processes are executed to ensure these quality images, including: a laboratory setup focus process, an initial field setup process when the camera system is delivered to the remote site, a focus change operation when the system mission is changed, and a refocus operation when a maintenance and repair operation is performed in the camera system.

Abstract: A system and method for reviewing and editing a series of time lapse photographs, using a machine learning system to review sequentially the individual photographs in the series, identify features in the photographs which features may have been classified as undesirable and flag an individual photograph as undesirable, remove photographs flagged as undesirable from the series set, review the remaining images from the series set of photographs for lighting and composition characteristics and further selection, process the selected photographs for image stabilization, and assembling the processed photographs into a single video for viewing.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective enclosure for a camera, formed of front and rear housings that are joined together by a weather resistant seal. An internal cavity is formed in which the camera may be located. The front housing includes a window that allows light to pass through, where the lens of the camera preferably is placed to line up with the window. A hood is provided around the window to provide shielding for the window and to divert rainwater away from the window. The housing includes support brackets for mounting the camera within the internal cavity. The front and rear housings are attached to each other by fasteners, with a weather resistant seal at the joining of the two parts. The rear part of the housing includes a weather resistant power port, through which power and/or data can be supplied to the camera.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective enclosure for a camera, formed of front and rear housings that are joined together by a weather resistant seal. An internal cavity is formed in which the camera may be located. The front housing includes a window that allows light to pass through, where the lens of the camera preferably is placed to line up with the window. A hood is provided around the window to provide shielding for the window and to divert rainwater away from the window. The housing includes support brackets for mounting the camera within the internal cavity. The front and rear housings are attached to each other by fasteners, with a weather resistant seal at the joining of the two parts. The rear part of the housing includes a weather resistant power port, through which power and/or data can be supplied to the camera.

Abstract: An all-weather, remote camera system includes a weather-proof camera housing and other components, such as a network connection, that allows the system to be placed in locations for capturing images over periods of time. The camera system includes a megapixel camera linked to a device server and image storage device to capture images under a variety of conditions. The camera system also includes a zoom capability to generate panoramic images. The zoom operations are performed within the camera system at its location, by moving the camera body while the camera lens remains in a fixed position relative to the camera housing.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a lowering assembly having doors so that the camera may deploy when needed. The lowering assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. Actuators and linear slide tracks raise and lower the camera as desired. The lowering assembly may be removed from the frame structure.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a lowering assembly having doors so that the camera may deploy when needed. The lowering assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. Actuators and linear slide tracks raise and lower the camera as desired. The lowering assembly may be removed from the frame structure.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a door assembly or a cover so that the camera may operate when needed. The door assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. An actuator and linear slide track raise and lower the camera as desired.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a door assembly or a cover so that the camera may operate when needed. The door assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. An actuator and linear slide track raise and lower the camera as desired.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a door assembly or a cover so that the camera may operate when needed. The door assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. An actuator and linear slide track raise and lower the camera as desired.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a door assembly or a cover so that the camera may operate when needed. The door assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. An actuator and linear slide track raise and lower the camera as desired.

Abstract: An all-weather, remote camera system includes a camera housing and other components, such as a network connection, that allows the system to be placed in locations for capturing images over periods of time. The camera system includes a megapixel camera linked to a device server and image storage device to capture images under a variety of conditions. The camera system also includes a zoom capability to generate panoramic images. The zoom operations are performed within the camera system at its location.

Abstract: A retractable camera platform system allows a mounted camera to be hidden while not in use. The system retracts a camera platform into a recess in the ceiling, wall and the like of a room, building, hallway or other structure. The system includes the camera platform that opens a door assembly or a cover so that the camera may operate when needed. The door assembly or cover hides the camera and the associated frame structure when not in use. An actuator and linear slide track raise and lower the camera as desired.