Abstract: A multiple burner cooking assembly for portable cooking includes a table and a plurality of burners that is each of the burners is coupled to the table for having a cooking pot positioned thereon for cooking. A plurality of conduits is each of the conduits is coupled to the table and each of the conduits is fluidly coupled to a respective one of the burners. A plurality of valves is each fluidly coupled to a respective one of the conduits and each of the valves is in fluid communication with a respective one of the burners. A supply hose is fluidly coupled to the plurality of conduits and the supply hose is attachable to a fuel source to deliver the fuel in the fuel source to the conduits.

Abstract: The present invention provides a video surveillance apparatus and method of operation for a system having at least one predefined setting. A first parameter corresponding to an alignment of a video camera assembly with a visual target is stored. A second parameter corresponding to the alignment of a modified video camera assembly with the visual target is obtained. A difference between the first and second parameters is determined. The difference is applied to at least one of the predefined settings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system that improve the low-speed control stability of a video camera assembly, including a video camera, a tilt motor operable to tilt the video camera and a pan motor operable to pan the video camera. A first encoder is coupled to one of the tilt motor and pan motor. The first encoder outputs a plurality of signals having corresponding signal edges, based on a rotation speed of the one of the tilt motor and pan motor. A first controller is in electrical communication with the first encoder. The first controller determines a speed of the one of the tilt motor and pan motor at least in part by correlating a time period between detection of the first edge and detection of the second edge to the speed of the at least one tilt motor and pan motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system that improve the low-speed control stability of a video camera assembly, including a video camera, a tilt motor operable to tilt the video camera and a pan motor operable to pan the video camera. A first encoder is coupled to one of the tilt motor and pan motor. The first encoder outputs a plurality of signals having corresponding signal edges, based on a rotation speed of the one of the tilt motor and pan motor. A first controller is in electrical communication with the first encoder. The first controller determines a speed of the one of the tilt motor and pan motor at least in part by correlating a time period between detection of the first edge and detection of the second edge to the speed of the at least one tilt motor and pan motor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a video surveillance apparatus and method of operation for a system having at least one predefined setting. A first parameter corresponding to an alignment of a video camera assembly with a visual target is stored. A second parameter corresponding to the alignment of a modified video camera assembly with the visual target is obtained. A difference between the first and second parameters is determined. The difference is applied to at least one of the predefined settings.

Abstract: A portable device for exercising front thighs having a non-use position for carrying by a hand of a user and a use position for placement on a horizontal surface and for exercising the front thighs of the user. The device includes a base, foot restraints, a pair of support straps, and a rod. The base is placed on the horizontal surface when the portable device for exercising front thighs is in the use position. The feet restraints are disposed on the base for restraining the feet of the exerciser when the portable device for exercising front thighs is in the use position. The pair of support straps extend from the base for supporting the exerciser when the portable device for exercising front thighs is in the use position. The rod is placed behind the knees of the exerciser when the portable device for exercising front thighs is in the use position and engages the pair of support straps for further supporting the exerciser when the portable device for exercising front thighs is in the use position.