Surveillance Type Patents (Class 396/427)
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Patent number: 7963707Abstract: A dome type security camera structure with a reinforced waterproofing function is disclosed. The camera structure includes a housing (100) having an outside wire insert hole (110), and a pair of opposite guide grooves (120). Each guide groove communicates with an outside via a discharge hole (130). A mounting bracket (200) has a coupling protrusion (210) guided by each guide groove, and is gradually inclined outwards from a center thereof so that an edge thereof presses a lower surface of the housing and thus the mounting bracket is coupled to the housing. A holder (300) is provided on a lower surface of the mounting bracket in such a way as to perform rotation on 2 or 3 axes, with a camera module mounted to the holder. A dome screen (400) is mounted to the mounting bracket, and surrounds the holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Powertech ElectronicsInventors: Kyung Jung, Na Young Kang
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Patent number: 7955006Abstract: A lightweight camera mount allowing tilt and pan of a camera turret through a significant portion of a spherical range is disclosed. The camera turret comprised of two hemispheres has a full 360 degree freedom of pan rotation and up to 140 degree of tilt rotation. The mount includes a tilt assembly embedded within the turret and a pan assembly external to the turret. The tilt assembly in communication with a tilt feedback device provides a tilt movement to the turret. The pan portion in communication with a pan feedback device provides a pan movement to the turret. The mount is configured to be mounted on a land based vehicle, a water based vehicle, or an aerial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Brandebury Tool Company, Inc.Inventor: William B. Harvey
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Patent number: 7952641Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a machine for detection of visible signs of failure, the system including: a machine enclosure housing a plurality of machine parts; a visual conduit for providing a view of an interior of the machine; an interface to the machine configured to receive images from the visual conduit; and a repair network for linking the interface to a monitoring center that provides for the repair of problems with the machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Chandrasekhar Narayanaswami, Mandayam Thonadur Raghunath, Ramon Caceres, Stefan Berger
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Patent number: 7946772Abstract: Provided is a monitoring camera including a base which is fixable and installable on a structure; a housing which is attachable to and detachable from the base; a hooking member which is disposed on the base so as to fix the housing with the base; a button member of which one end is exposed outside the housing and the other end is hinge-combinable with the housing in the housing; and a mounting unit which is fixedly attached to the hooking member so as to attach the housing to the base. The housing may be detached from the base by manipulating the button member which may detach the hooking member from the mounting unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.Inventor: Byung-uook Yu
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Publication number: 20110115972Abstract: At least one heating element is applied to a glass surface as a material layer to provide a heating device for heating the glass surface. Due to such direct heating of the glass surface, such as a protective glass, in that the material layer applied in a positive, bonded and non-positive manner, the energy input necessary for heating is low, and the heating is carried out in a uniform manner free of interferences.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Axel Voges
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Publication number: 20110103786Abstract: A privacy ensuring camera enclosure with a camera enclosing configuration and a surveillance configuration wherein the camera enclosing configuration entirely surrounds a surveillance camera such that it is visibly removed from a privacy sensitive area, thereby preserving the expected level of privacy in the privacy sensitive area; the enclosure is configured to dynamically change from the camera enclosing configuration to the surveillance configuration in response to a heightened threat level.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Seth Cirker
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Patent number: 7929049Abstract: In the imaging apparatus of the invention, a camera assembly 200 including a camera 202 is mounted on and supported by a base 110 in a pivotally rotatable manner in a vertical direction to allow tilting motions of the camera 202. First through fourth rollers 141 through 144 provided in an assembly fixation structure 114 of the base 110 support the camera assembly 200 to allow pivotal rotation of the camera assembly 200. The driving force of a tilting motor 160 built in a pedestal plate unit 130 of the assembly fixation structure 114 is transmitted to frame side faces of the camera assembly 200 via a tilting worm gear shaft 170 and a tilting rotation gear 172 to allow the tilting motions of the camera frame 200. This arrangement of the invention enables further downsizing of the whole imaging apparatus applied to, for example, a security camera.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Elmo Company, LimitedInventors: Akira Yamane, Eiji Sugiyama
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Publication number: 20110052179Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mounting device for a security camera. In the mounting device, a mounting plate means is fastened and then a cover means is fitted into the mounting plate means when the security camera is mounted to a building, thus enabling easy and convenient installation. The mounting device includes a mounting plate means and a cover means. The mounting plate means includes a mounting plate having a plurality of mounting holes at regular intervals to mount the mounting plate means to a wall, and a pocket part integrally provided on a predetermined portion of the mounting plate and having an insert space. The cover means includes a body having on a central portion thereof a coupling sleeve, with a camera coupling means being coupled to the coupling sleeve. An insert part is integrally provided on the body and fitted into the insert space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: POWERTECH ELECTRONICSInventors: Kyung Jung, Na Young Kang
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Patent number: 7891886Abstract: The invention relates to a device for a motor vehicle, comprising a rotatably mounted camera unit (10) which can be brought into an inactive position and into an active position by means of a motor, and a protective element (20) that can be rotatably guided about a first axis (21) into a closed position and into an open position, the camera unit (10), in the closed position, being in its inactive position behind the protective element (20) and inaccessible from the exterior, and, in the open position of the protective element (20), the camera unit (10) assuming the active position for recording images.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: HUF Hulsbeck & Furst GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Heiko Schuetz
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Publication number: 20110033179Abstract: An imaging apparatus allows an interior structure including a camera unit to make a retreating movement in response to a shock applied to a cover from various directions. The imaging apparatus includes a camera unit including a lens and an image sensor, a dome cover covering the camera unit, a tilt support stand tilt-rotatably supporting the camera unit, a pan rotary support member pan-rotating together with the tilt support stand, and an elastic member arranged on the pan rotary support member and imparting an urging force to the tilt support stand. When a force is applied from the dome cover, the camera unit can make a retreating movement in a vertical direction and a slanting direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Daisuke Sasaki
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Patent number: 7874743Abstract: A pressure equalizing housing may be used to house equipment (e.g., one or more mechanical and/or electronic devices). The pressure equalizing housing may include a pressure equalization device to provide pressure equalization between an internal pressure inside of the housing and an ambient pressure outside of the housing. The pressure equalization prevents relatively humid air outside of the housing from passing into the housing and thus prevents or substantially minimizes condensation inside of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics, LLCInventors: Thomas F. Berkey, Michael Camelia
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Patent number: 7874744Abstract: A privacy ensuring camera enclosure with a camera enclosing configuration and a surveillance configuration wherein the camera enclosing configuration entirely surrounds a surveillance camera such that it is visibly removed from a privacy sensitive area, thereby preserving the expected level of privacy in the privacy sensitive area; the enclosure is configured to dynamically change from the camera enclosing configuration to the surveillance configuration in response to a heightened threat level.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventor: Seth Cirker
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Publication number: 20110013900Abstract: A camera apparatus includes an adjusting member configured to adjust a pan of an optical member included therein; a cover member configured to cover the optical member; and a fixing member fixed to an installation surface and configured to include a first engaging mechanism and a second engaging mechanism for respectively engaging the adjusting member and the cover member thereto. The pan of the optical member is adjusted by respectively engaging a groove or a protrusion of the first engaging mechanism and protrusion or a groove of the adjusting member, and rotating the adjusting member along the groove. The cover member is locked to the fixing member by respectively engaging a groove or a protrusion of the second engaging mechanism and a protrusion or groove of the cover member, and rotating the cover member a given angle along the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Yasuhide TAKAHASHI
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Patent number: 7873266Abstract: A motion detector camera includes a camera mechanism mounted inside a housing, a motion detector exposed on a surface of the housing, and a controller for controlling the camera mechanism in response to signals received from the motion detector. The camera can include an activity counter mounted to the housing. The controller activates the camera mechanism when the controller receives a triggering signal from the motion detector, or the controller activates the activity counter and does not activate the camera mechanism when a triggering activity occurs. The camera can include digital camera electronics. A camera support can be used to removably mount the camera to an object such as a tree.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Tim Schnell
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Patent number: 7841782Abstract: A dome type camera (1) comprises a camera (2), a lower case (3) having a first serration (9), an upper case (4), a dome cover (6), and an inner cover (7) having a second serration (20), where the upper case (4) can be attached to the lower case (3) at two steps of attachment positions which are an adjustment position and a locking position. When the attachment position of the upper case (4) is set at the adjustment position, the first serration (9) and the second serration (20) are incompletely engaged with each other, allowing the inner cover (7) to be rotatable with respect to the lower case (3), and when the attachment position of the upper case (4) is set at the locking position, the first serration (9) and the second serration (20) are completely engaged with each other, allowing the inner cover (7) to be fixed to the lower case (3). The orientation of the cover can be easily adjusted after the cover has been attached, and the work efficiency is improved in installation and adjustment works.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Toshikazu Tatewaki
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Patent number: 7840124Abstract: An optical bench for mounting in an interior compartment of a flight pod has a substantially flat top surface. A bottom surface is attached to the top surface. The bottom surface is shaped to conform to a shape of the interior compartment of the flight pod. A core material is placed between the top surface and the bottom surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Steve R. Olwin
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Patent number: 7832946Abstract: A system transports a device into a piece of industrial equipment for the purpose of collecting data inside of the industrial equipment. In an embodiment, the industrial equipment is a furnace and the device is an IR camera. The system opens a door covering an opening on the furnace, moves the IR camera inside of the furnace for a short time, the IR camera captures images, and the system removes the camera from the furnace and closes the door.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Kocanda, Roger N. Schmidt, Justin M. Sheard, William M. Volna, Manuel S. Alvarez, Charles E. Lane, III, Larry A. Hain
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Publication number: 20100284682Abstract: An elevation device is provided for a monitoring camera, including a top retaining barrel fixed to the top end of a high suspending post and downward fit onto a retained member. The retained member has a bottom forming the wire box. A retained cylinder has an outer circumference forming spaced locking blocks. The top retaining barrel comprises a locking tube receiving therein a toothed crown locking collar that comprises oppositely set first and second toothed crowns between when the locking blocks are movable to alternately carry out locking and unlocking operation. The locking tube forms a guide block corresponding to an inclined circumferential surface of a cam, whereby when the retained cylinder is driven upward in any orientation to fit into the locking tube, the inclined circumferential surface is guided by the guide block to correct orientation of the retained cylinder with respect to retained cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: JUN-CHING CHEN
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Patent number: 7828486Abstract: Surveillance apparatus including an elongated base anchor structure, elongated core structure carrying surveillance equipment and having a lower end fixed against movement relative to the ground, and an elongated enclosure attached to the base anchor structure and surrounding the elongated core structure and the surveillance equipment, the elongated core structure and the surveillance equipment structurally isolated from the elongated enclosure and protected from vibration caused by wind impacting the elongated enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: Thomas K. Wong
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Publication number: 20100272427Abstract: A dome type security camera structure with a reinforced waterproofing function is disclosed. The camera structure includes a housing (100) having an outside wire insert hole (110), and a pair of opposite guide grooves (120). Each guide groove communicates with an outside via a discharge hole (130). A mounting bracket (200) has a coupling protrusion (210) guided by each guide groove, and is gradually inclined outwards from a center thereof so that an edge thereof presses a lower surface of the housing and thus the mounting bracket is coupled to the housing. A holder (300) is provided on a lower surface of the mounting bracket in such a way as to perform rotation on 2 or 3 axes, with a camera module mounted to the holder. A dome screen (400) is mounted to the mounting bracket, and surrounds the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: POWERTECH ELECTRONICSInventors: Kyung Jung, Na Young Kang
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Patent number: 7815379Abstract: The focus adjustment support device is mounted on a lens apparatus included in an image pickup system for supporting the focus adjustment of the lens apparatus. The image pickup system comprises: an image pickup apparatus having a lens apparatus including focus adjusting section requiring a manual adjustment; and, a case member disposed at a given position for covering at least the image pickup range of the lens apparatus and focus adjusting section, while a portion of the case member corresponding to the image pickup range of the lens apparatus is made of a first light transmissible member having a given optical characteristic. The focus adjustment support device includes a second light transmissible member formed to have an optical characteristic which can provide the same image forming position as in a state where the case member is disposed at a given position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Fujinon CorporationInventor: Masumi David Sato
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Patent number: 7811010Abstract: A small-diameter positioning tube is formed in an external wall surface of a housing (upper case and lower case) that is a constructional element of a camera body via a stepped part. When the camera body is attached to a mounting base using screws, a positioning tube is fitted into an opening, and the stepped part is caused to abut on an outer peripheral edge of an upper surface of the opening. In this state, the screws are fastened so that the fastening force of the screws can be received by an abutting part between the stepped part and the opening. If the invention is constructed in this way, the fastening force of the screws does not directly act on the lens holding member that is received and fixed inside the housing, even if the camera body is firmly attached to the mounting base by the fastening force of the screws, any distortion caused in the lens holding member or a lens can be relieved.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tatsumaro Yamashita
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Patent number: 7811011Abstract: A camera arrangement includes a camera having a lens pointed at a pane and being separated from the pane. A light-guiding element is between the camera lens and the pane. The light-guiding element guides at least light which is incident on the pane in a grazing manner from a direction of incidence to the camera.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Frank Blaesing, Gregor Boehne, Carsten Neumann
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Patent number: 7806604Abstract: Facial detection and tracking systems and methods within a wide field of view are disclosed. A facial detection and tracking system in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include a wide field of view camera for detecting and tracking one or more objects within a wider field of view, and at least one narrower field of view camera for obtaining a higher-resolution image of each object located within a subset space of the wider field of view. The wide field of view camera can be operatively coupled to a computer or other such device that determines the subset space location of the individual within the wider field of view, and then tasks one or more of the narrower field of view cameras covering the subset space location to obtain a high-resolution image of the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Bazakos, Vassilios Morellas
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Publication number: 20100245569Abstract: An image-capturing device mounting mechanism, which includes: an anchoring unit fixed to a building; a body unit with a capturing lens, the body unit mounted to and demounted from the anchoring unit; a first engaging portion provided in the body unit for an engagement between the body unit and the anchoring unit when the body unit is mounted to the anchoring unit; and a second engaging portion provided in the body unit for an engagement between the body unit and the anchoring unit when the first engaging portion engages the anchoring unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Takahisa HAKOISHI
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Publication number: 20100239241Abstract: A surveillance camera mounting structure includes a casing for accommodating a circuit board, a cover hinged to one side of the casing for closing the casing and having a front shield for accommodating an image sensor, a safety cord member connected between the casing and the cover to prohibit falling of the cover from the casing when the cover is opened from the casing, a mounting plate affixed to the back side of the casing, and binding straps inserted through insertion slots on the mounting plate for fastening the mounting plate to a post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: CHAINS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Zu-Jyun Chou
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Patent number: 7794161Abstract: A camera control system in which operations intended by clients can be carried out by a camera server by appropriately managing and controlling every client that wishes to control a camera. Operation commands are issued to the camera server from only one client at any given time. The camera control system includes a camera server that controls a camera whose angle can be freely controlled; and a plurality of clients that control the camera and display images transmitted from the camera server on a display screen. The camera server includes a notifying unit operable when the camera server has received a control authorization acquisition request for camera control that has been issued by one client to notify the client of time information including a waiting time before the camera control is possible and a permitted control time during which the camera control is permitted for a fixed period after the waiting time has elapsed.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Minoru Nakamura
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Patent number: 7762731Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and apparatus for providing reliable sealed enclosures for surveillance cameras that are capable of protecting an internal surveillance camera and related electronics from harsh external environmental conditions without using adhesives using a unique a sealing gasket that is sandwiched between upper and lower housing parts of a camera enclosure. The unique sealing gasket includes a flexible portion corresponding to the surfaces of the housing parts to be engaged that is generally perpendicularly attached to a front panel. The front panel has a central viewing pane, and a peripheral flexible sealing surface. A unique aspect of the sealing member of embodiments of the present invention is the inclusion of the front panel, viewing pane and upper/lower housing seal in a single member.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Pelco, Inc.Inventors: James F. Arbuckle, Brook H. Cavalla, William L. Forman
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Publication number: 20100166412Abstract: A portable surveillance system for rapid deployment, comprising a hardware case containing a battery, a processor, a hard disk drive, and a means for communications; at least one surveillance camera; and a tripod. The tripod is used to support both the camera and the hardware case. The hardware case is weatherproof, having intake and exhaust fans and optional electric heating and/or cooling units. The present invention is capable of being transported and positioned quickly by a single operator in a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: John Fred Rix, Benjamin Green
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Patent number: 7747153Abstract: A camera is provided with an image blur reducing function and rotation means. The image blur reducing function is turned off during rotation in a constant-speed drive pattern in which the rotation means rotates the camera at a constant speed from a start to an end of the rotation operation. The image blur reducing function is turned on during rotation in an intermittent drive pattern in which the rotation means intermittently executes drive operation from the start to the end of the rotation operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Shouichi Ibaraki
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Patent number: 7725020Abstract: There is provided a monitoring camera apparatus which, while ensuring waterproofness, can perform focus adjustment when a dome cover is mounted. A lens (3) is covered by the dome cover (5) which is removable. A focus adjustment mechanism (9) moves an imaging device (7) in an optical axis direction and thereby performs focus adjustment. A setting button (13) being a focus setting operation unit is arranged in the inner side of the dome cover (5), and operated when the dome cover (5) is mounted. A controller (11) controls the focus adjustment mechanism (9). The controller (11) allows the focus adjustment mechanism (9) to start focus adjustment when a predetermined focus start wait time has elapsed after operation of the setting button (13). The focus start wait time is set according to a standard mounting operation time required to mount the dome cover (5).Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Tamotsu Uchida, Kazutaka Higuchi, Yasuji Nakamura, Koji Wakiyama, Joji Wada
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Publication number: 20100119221Abstract: A camera assembly includes a camera arranged to be panable and tiltable, and a transparent view port cover. The transparent view port cover includes a first part and a second part arranged together to present different angles of view to the camera, the second part having a lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: AXIS ABInventor: Stefan Lundberg
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Publication number: 20100111516Abstract: An imaging apparatus with a rotatable lens barrel includes the following elements. An optical block includes a lens. An imaging block includes an imaging device. The lens barrel receives the respective blocks and includes a rotating truncated ball larger than a hemisphere of a virtual sphere formed by extending the curved surface of the truncated ball. A mount rotatably holds the lens barrel. The mount includes a support and a retainer. The support has a circular hole with a diameter smaller than that of the truncated ball and holds the ball such that the ball is fitted in the hole. The retainer has a circular opening with a diameter smaller than that of the truncated ball and holds the ball in the opening so as to prevent the lens barrel from coming out. At least part of the optical block is located within the virtual sphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Yutaka BASHO
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Patent number: 7703996Abstract: A surveillance system and method of use thereof is disclosed. The surveillance system provides a continuous presence and may be operated by remote control. The system may automatically record video and audio when certain audio, such as a gun shot, is detected. The system may automatically contact the authorities, or other remotely located devices upon the occurrence of an undesirable event.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: STI, Inc.Inventors: Frederick D. Sexton, Jr., John F. Osteen, Kenneth Alan Shackleford, Lester W. Mikles, Warner E. Speakman
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Patent number: 7690851Abstract: An imaging apparatus, for example, a security camera, having a camera assembly including a camera mounted on and supported by a base and pivotally rotatable both in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction to allow tilting and panning motions of the camera. The camera assembly is supported on an assembly fixation structure of the base to allow the tilting motion of the camera assembly. The assembly fixation structure is panned relative to a base foot of the base. A panning rotation gear for the panning motions of the camera is fixed on a ground plate, which has a positional change relative to a pedestal plate unit in the assembly fixation structure. A tilting motor, a panning motor, and vertical and horizontal rotation transmission mechanisms for the tilting motions and the panning motions of the camera are arranged on the pedestal plate unit of the assembly fixation structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Elmo Company, LimitedInventors: Akira Yamane, Eiji Sugiyama
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Patent number: 7692719Abstract: Disclosed is a closed circuit television that allows a focus and a focal distance of a lens located inside a camera body to be adjusted in the outside, without disassembling the camera body.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Xtron I&T Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gyu-suk Kim
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Publication number: 20100080548Abstract: A covert camera for surveillance in an aircraft comprises a front panel that can have an appearance other than a conventional camera. The front panel can include at least one aperture therethrough. A lens can be in or near the aperture, the lens having a field of view. A camera mount can be positioned on the front panel. The camera mount can include a sensor capable of receiving an image of at least a portion of the field of view. The camera mount can be capable of adjustment without movement of the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Ericka A. Peterson, Richard A. Schwartz
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Patent number: 7689117Abstract: A photography system includes: camera modules, which output, for individual pixels, picture data in synchronization with pixel clocks and which are arranged so that the light receiving directions of light receiving devices match; a camera control apparatus, which supplies an operating clock to the camera modules with a phase difference of half a cycle, and which generates a phase difference of half a cycle in picture data output by the camera modules; an output synthesizing apparatus, which synthesizes, in a time division manner, picture data output by the camera modules; and an image processing apparatus, which employs information about a distance between the camera modules for the reconstruction of a single picture, using the picture data synthesized by the output synthesizing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Tai Yanazume
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Patent number: 7677816Abstract: A camera terminal including an imaging zone adjusting apparatus that adjusts an imaging zone using multiple camera terminals, a camera that images a hypothetical imaging zone obtained by changing the position of an imaging zone within a specific zone in a specific period of time, an adjusting unit that adjusts the position of a hypothetical imaging zone, and a communications unit that sends/receives hypothetical imaging zone information indicating the hypothetical imaging zone. The adjusting unit adjusts the position of the hypothetical imaging zone of one's own camera terminal based on the hypothetical imaging zone of one's own camera terminal and the hypothetical imaging zones of the other camera terminals indicated by the hypothetical imaging zone information received by the communications unit so that a combined zone of the hypothetical imaging zones of the multiple camera terminals completely covers a specific imaging target zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Katsuji Aoki, Atsushi Yoshida, Shoichi Araki
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Patent number: 7675570Abstract: A device mounting apparatus that allows the orientation of a device to be easily adjusted alone. The device mounting apparatus is mounted with a device. A mount includes a seat fixed to a base, and a rotation mechanism portion that is supported by the seat and can change the orientation of the device relative to the seat. An adjustment jig is attachable to and detachable from the mount and includes a driving unit driven by operation. The rotation mechanism includes a supporting unit that supports the device, a changing unit that changes the orientation of the rotation mechanism according to driving of the adjustment jig when the adjustment jig is mounted to the mount, and brakes that fix the orientation of the rotation mechanism when the adjustment jig is detached from the mount.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tsutomu Shimada
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Patent number: 7674052Abstract: An improved object detection apparatus using an interface with which user can set an object detection area intuitively with simple operation. Apparatus includes imaging module imaging and outputting an imaged picture, three-dimensional position detection module detecting a three-dimensional position and outputting detected position information, input module allowing user to input data for setting a detection area and processing module conversion-processing and outputting the picture. Using detection area setting data inputted by user, detection area in the three-dimensional space is decided and whether the three-dimensional position detected by the position detection module exists inside or outside the detection area is judged. Picture outputted by the imaging module is subjected to conversion processing based on judgment result and detection area is clearly indicated in the picture.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Shinichiro Hirooka, Norihiko Nakano
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Publication number: 20100054725Abstract: Provided is a monitoring camera including a base which is fixable and installable on a structure; a housing which is attachable to and detachable from the base; a hooking member which is disposed on the base so as to fix the housing with the base; a button member of which one end is exposed outside the housing and the other end is hinge-combinable with the housing in the housing; and a mounting unit which is fixedly attached to the hooking member so as to attach the housing to the base. The housing may be detached from the base by manipulating the button member which may detach the hooking member from the mounting unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.Inventor: Byung-uook Yu
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Publication number: 20100046937Abstract: An assembly for easy installation of a surveillance or other camera on a surface, for example, a vertical surface. Some embodiments include, for example, a camera including an imager having a preset angle relative to a wall, or to a line perpendicular to the floor or ground. In some embodiments, the angle may be a preset or otherwise fixed angle, for example, by bracket for affixing the camera body to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: MTEYE SECURITY LTD.Inventor: Yakov Bentkovski
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Patent number: 7667769Abstract: A rotatable wireless electrical coupler is disclosed that presents a wireless alternative to mechanical slip rings, such as are used in rotatable mechanical assemblies such as dome cameras. The rotatable wireless electrical coupler is designed to provide for the wireless transfer therethrough of electrical power, video and data signals. A rotatable multi-function transformer of the electrical coupler is designed primarily for the transfer of electrical power therethrough, and can also be used for the transfer of data signals. A rotatable electrical capacitor of the electrical coupler is designed primarily for the transfer of video data signals therethrough, and can also be used for the transfer of control and feedback data signals. In a dome camera, the rotatable wireless electrical coupler transfers power and data signals to and from a rotatable platform/section on which is mounted a video camera, pan and tilt motors and other associated electrical components.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Gao, Edward J. Freeman, Kenneth L. Addy, Robert E. Lee
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Patent number: 7663692Abstract: The present invention provides an improved infrared closed-circuit television camera (CCTV) camera installed with rechargeable batteries on a rotary stand. When power supply is normal, electrical power is stored into the rechargeable batteries, which supply power to the CCTV camera, in case of power failure or damages to the power system due to fire outbreak. In this way, the CCTV camera can transmit monitored images to the monitoring center. Moreover, in case of fire or power failure, the rechargeable batteries supply power to the LED lighting sets, which automatically glitter for emergency escape illumination. Furthermore, when night illumination is less than 5 Lux during normal power supply, the LED lighting sets automatically glitter for night illumination.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Hai-Chin Chang
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Patent number: 7661890Abstract: An imaging apparatus with a rotatable lens barrel includes the following elements. An optical block includes a lens. An imaging block includes an imaging device. The lens barrel receives the respective blocks and includes a rotating truncated ball larger than a hemisphere of a virtual sphere formed by extending the curved surface of the truncated ball. A mount rotatably holds the lens barrel. The mount includes a support and a retainer. The support has a circular hole with a diameter smaller than that of the truncated ball and holds the ball such that the ball is fitted in the hole. The retainer has a circular opening with a diameter smaller than that of the truncated ball and holds the ball in the opening so as to prevent the lens barrel from coming out. At least part of the optical block is located within the virtual sphere.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Yutaka Basho
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Publication number: 20100034530Abstract: A monitoring camera includes a camera portion that senses image of an object, a base and a shooting angle change device that connects the camera portion and the base with magnetic force. The shooting angle change device can change the shooting direction of the camera portion along X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The shooting angle change device includes a curved rotation guide surface that is formed on the base, a rotation surface that is formed on the camera portion, a magnet that is provided inside one of the camera portion and the rotation guide surface and an attaching member that is provided inside the other of the camera portion and the rotation guide surface. The rotation surface contacts the rotation guide surface. The rotation surface can be rotated relative to the base. The attaching member is made of magnetic substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Kyong-Sik Son
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Patent number: 7658555Abstract: A stabilizing and vibration-isolating mount to facilitate the manual operation of a camera from mobile platforms such as aircraft, motor vehicles, and watercraft. The camera mount comprises a carriage assembly that allows the roll axis of rotation to pass through the optical axis of the camera lens, thus eliminating the pendulum or over-the-center phenomenon that characterizes moving images filmed while the camera is moving about the roll axis. Movement around all three axes of rotation can be stabilized by gyrostabilizers that can be adjustably positioned through the centerlines of the pan, roll, and tilt axes.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Joe A. Moilanen
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Patent number: 7658554Abstract: A camera installation device has a camera installation base (12) and a camera support section (14). A coupling direction (X) between the camera support section (14) and the camera installation base (12) is inclined relative to the direction vertical to a camera installation surface (16). Further, in the camera installation device, the angle of the camera support section (14) relative to the camera installation base (12) on a coupling reference surface (Y) crossing a coupling direction (X) is variable depending on the angle of the installation surface (16). Preferably, an inclination angle in the coupling direction (X) is 45°, and the camera support section (14) is reversible on the coupling reference surface (Y). Further, the camera support section (14) can be installed on an upper side and a lower side of a camera (18). The camera installation device can be used in different installation places such as a wall surface and a ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventor: Masami Takahashi
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Publication number: 20100021154Abstract: A system transports a device into a piece of industrial equipment for the purpose of collecting data inside of the industrial equipment. In an embodiment, the industrial equipment is a furnace and the device is an IR camera. The system opens a door covering an opening on the furnace, moves the IR camera inside of the furnace for a short time, the IR camera captures images, and the system removes the camera from the furnace and closes the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Robert F. Kocanda, Roger N. Schmidt, Justin M. Sheard, William M. Volna, Manuel S. Alvarez, Charles E. Lane, III, Larry A. Hain