Adjustable Support Patents (Class 396/428)
  • Patent number: 12137807
    Abstract: A foot care apparatus suitable for imaging a foot of a user may include a support stand. A footrest may be supported by the support stand. The footrest may be configured to support the foot of the user. A tray may extend from the footrest. A camera mount device may be supported by the tray. The camera mount device may be configured to hold an electronic device having a camera with the camera facing the footrest. The footrest, the tray and the camera mount device may be disposed within an imaging plane. The support stand may be adjustable such that the imaging plane coincides with a horizontal plane or slopes with respect to the horizontal plane upwardly from the footrest to the camera mount device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Inventor: Amit Kumar
  • Patent number: 12134357
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a camera pod adapter assembly, comprising a mounting side; at least one first fastener; at least one mounting bracket; and wherein the at least one first fastener is attached to the at least one mounting bracket through an aperture in the adapter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Motherson Innovations Company Limited
    Inventors: Arne Schmierer, Hans-Dieter Pomparew
  • Patent number: 12135109
    Abstract: A support head for video/photographic equipment includes: a body on which a seat is formed, which is provided to receive an attachment plate of the video/photographic equipment, and on which body a first and a second region are defined, the regions are separated by the seat, a retaining device movable between a first position and a second position so that the attachment plate is free to enter or come out of the seat, a locking device for locking and unlocking the attachment plate in the seat, the locking device has a control member positioned on the first region of the body, a safety device to prevent the retaining device from accidentally moving from the first position to the second position, and an unlocking element of the safety device to allow the movement of the retaining device from the first to the second position, on the second region of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS S.P.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Speggiorin, Stelvio Zarpellon, Marco Frasson, Simone Echerle
  • Patent number: 12129956
    Abstract: There is provided an L-bracket for a camera. The L-bracket comprises a base, an upright arm connected to the base and a fastening element arranged in use to provide a releasable connection between the camera and the L-bracket; and a connector attached to one of the base or the arm, the connector being arranged in use to engage a dock mountable on a strap, the connector being shaped to engage the dock in multiple orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: 3 LEGGED THING LIMITED
    Inventor: Danny Lenihan
  • Patent number: 12124156
    Abstract: An apparatus for engaging equipment to a support includes a member defining a first channel having a first side wall capable of lateral movement with respect to a second side wall suitable for engaging the equipment therebetween. The member defines a pair of surfaces suitable for engaging equipment thereon. A movable member is capable of causing the lateral movement. A substantially compressible member is operably interconnected between the movable member and the first side wall. A pin is selectively raisable with respect to one of the surfaces within a peripheral area defined by the one of the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Verent Chan, Joseph M. Johnson, Sr.
  • Patent number: 12120405
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for collecting multispectral images with a mobile device having a camera with an image sensor, such as a mobile phone. The systems and methods of the present disclosure control, support and power one or more light sources to emit single or multiple wavelengths of light onto an object. The system further supports and controls the camera within the mobile device to capture a series of images or video in the different or same light wavelengths and geometries. The resulting series of images may be used individually or collectively to detect and compare features in an object. This system may be used for the capture of multispectral images or video that could individually or collectively reveal features in the object that may not be visible in a single image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Toth, Christopher A. Dykes
  • Patent number: 12111149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an opto-mechanical camera position tracking device which gathers real-time positional data of camera in three dimensional (3D) space and zoom value of the camera lens without using any line of sight or markers and has zero drift. The said camera tracking device attaches to an existing camera crane, detects the necessary positional and optical data, processes it, and sends it to a rendering engine for seamless, real-time visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Venkatakrishnan Alwar
  • Patent number: 12104741
    Abstract: There is provided a mounting assembly comprising: a base against which the photographic device is placeable in use, the base comprising an engagement structure arranged in use to provide engagement of the base with the support; a connector engaged with the base in use and arranged in use to removably connect to the photographic device; and an extension plate securable to the base in a plurality of positions and removably securable to a side element, an amount of overlap of the extension plate and base being determined by the position in which the extension plate is secured to the base, the position of the side element relative to the base thereby being movable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Legged Thing Limited
    Inventor: Danny Lenihan
  • Patent number: 12085839
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a handheld camera mount and reflector system. The reflector system includes a collapsible rod member having a collapsible reflector attached at one end of the rod. A handle is connected at the other end of the rod. A camera mount is attached to the rod between the reflector and the handle. The surface of the reflector can be adapted to adjust reflectivity, diffusion and color spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventor: Paige E. Hahn
  • Patent number: 12085224
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a quick release device, and relates to the technical field of accessories for electronic products. The quick release device includes a device body. A rotary tray is movably disposed at a bottom of the device body, and the rotary tray is used to connect a terminal bracket. A rotary buckle of which one end extends to the bottom of the device body and is fastened to the rotary tray is movably inside the device body, and the device body rotates 360° relative to the rotary buckle and the rotary tray. Through the spring-loaded bead, the device body may rotate 360° for adjustment and positioning, to meet a use requirement of a user. A product housing may be removed by only holding the product housing and toggling the operating rod. Therefore, operations are more simple, and convenience for outdoor sports is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Inventors: Wenhong Ma, Lei Luo, Gang Yang, Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 12078917
    Abstract: A swivel mechanism (200) for orientating a camera includes a base (8) configured to attach to a support structure; a wedge mechanism comprising a first wedge (5) and a second wedge (6) each having an inclined surface (5d, 6b) on one side, wherein the inclined surface of the first wedge (5d) is arranged on the inclined surface of the second wedge (6b), a back cover (1) configured to receive a camera head (100), the back cover (1) arranged at a side of the swivel mechanism (200) opposite to the base (8) in a direction of a pan axis (A1), wherein the back cover (1) comprises a joint member (1a) connected to the wedge mechanism; a housing (40), arranged in the direction of the pan axis (A1) between the base (8) and the back cover (1), wherein the housing (40) encloses the joint member (1a) and the wedge mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Francisco Homem, Patrick Bottcher
  • Patent number: 12044954
    Abstract: A mount comprises: a bracket assembly for holding an image-capture device; a drive shaft rotatably coupled to a stationary wheel for rotation of the drive shaft relative to the stationary wheel about a drive shaft axis; a support member coupled to the drive shaft to rotate about the drive shaft axis therewith, the support member extending radially away from the drive shaft axis; a rotational wheel rotatably coupled to the support member for rotation of the rotational wheel relative to the support member about a rotational wheel axis radially spaced apart from, and parallel to, the drive shaft axis, and coupleable to the bracket assembly such that rotation of the rotational wheel about the rotational wheel axis causes corresponding rotation of the bracket assembly about the rotational wheel axis; and a belt entrained around the stationary wheel and the rotational wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Nantong Schmidt Opto-Electrical Technology Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yufeng Sun, Daming Li, Xuefeng Zhu
  • Patent number: 12005841
    Abstract: The invention relates to an exterior vision unit for a vehicle. The unit includes a base for attachment to the vehicle and a swiveling housing mounted at the base which can be swiveled at least between a park position, a work position, and an extreme overfold position. The housing includes a camera unit with a lens. The exterior viewing unit includes an adjustable cover for temporarily covering the lens. The cover is adjustable between a cover position and a release position. It also includes an adjustment device for adjusting the cover between its cover position and release position or vice versa. The adjustment device is fitted with an adjusting device connected to the cover in such a way that the cover adjusts when the adjusting device is moved. The adjustment device further includes an initial movable gripping device designed for temporary engagement with the adjusting device linked to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: MCI (MIRROR CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL) NETHERLANDS B.V.
    Inventors: Jakub Jan Dzierzak, Meindert Jan Solkesz
  • Patent number: 12005724
    Abstract: In a leveling unit for imprinting and an imprint apparatus having the leveling unit, the leveling unit includes a base plate, a moving plate and a plurality of link parts. The moving plate is spaced apart from the base plate, and has a reference plane heading for an opposite direction of the base plate. The plurality of link parts connects the base plate with the moving plate, is spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance along a circumferential direction with respect to a center of the reference plane, and is elastically and independently transformed by a pressing force applied to the reference plane to adjust an inclination of the moving plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF MACHINERY & MATERIALS
    Inventors: Kee-Bong Choi, Jae-Jong Lee, Geehong Kim, Hyungjun Lim, Soongeun Kwon, Junhyoung Ahn
  • Patent number: 11990235
    Abstract: A clinician station supporting private and secure telemedicine session between an operator and a patient on a remote patient station terminal. The clinician stations comprising a base, an interactive device stand, and a display terminal. The interactive device stand includes an electronic device, a device casing, and an adjustable arm. The display terminal includes a display device, a display casing, and an adjustable arm. The electronic device and the electronic display device are electronically communicable over a network with a cloud based system that is configured to host a medical session between a patient in the patient station terminal and the operator using the clinician station. The clinician station further includes a floating camera that captures and transmits real-time images of the operator to the patient over the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: MD Health RX Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Leonard Solie
  • Patent number: 11988947
    Abstract: An auxiliary support and an external image capturing device. The auxiliary support includes a hooking member, a supporting member and a buffer member. The hooking member is configured to be hooked to a top of a first external structural member. One end of the supporting member is connected to the hooking member. The buffer member is connected to the end of the supporting member away from the hooking member and can deform plastically. The supporting member can be bent or curved such that the buffer member can abut against a second surface when the hooking member is hooked to the first external structural member. The buffer member can increase a supporting area, prevent the auxiliary support from shaking, reduce the pressure of the auxiliary support on the first external structural member, and prevent scratch or deformation of the first external structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventor: Zhuowen Liao
  • Patent number: 11980445
    Abstract: A dental and facial imaging device includes an adjustable arm, an image sensor mounted on a first end of the adjustable arm and an adjustable patient positioning arm mounted on a second end of the adjustable arm. A distance between the adjustable patient positioning arm and the image sensor is adjustable based on an adjustable length of the adjustable arm. A position indicator scale of the adjustable arm includes multiple notches for calibrating the distance between the adjustable patient positioning arm and the image sensor. The adjustable patient positioning arm includes a patient teeth supporting device and a patient chin rest which are positioned at a fixed coordinate reference relative to the image sensor to capture an image of a patient's teeth. The fixed coordinate reference corresponds to co-ordinates of multiple anatomical planes associated with the patient teeth supporting device and a patient chin rest relative to the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
    Inventor: Jamal Al Waked
  • Patent number: 11982398
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a support frame including a first pan-tilt connector and a leg assembly connected thereto and including a primary leg and a secondary leg. A leg adjustment structure is provided between and configured to unlock or lock the primary leg and the secondary leg, so that the primary leg and the secondary leg can move relative to each other or keep relatively stationary; the secondary leg comprises a first sub-leg and a second sub-leg which are configured such that the first sub-leg and the second sub-leg can be unfolded or folded with respect to each other; when the first sub-leg and the second sub-leg are unfolded, the primary leg, the first sub-leg and the second sub-leg are in a three-leg support state. The present disclosure further provides a photographing device, which comprises the support frame and an image acquisition apparatus mounted on the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: PGYTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Wang, Guangshan Wang, Xiuzhi Yu
  • Patent number: 11982301
    Abstract: A connecting assembly is applied to connect a first housing and a second housing. The connecting assembly includes a general connecting member, a connecting base, and a clamping member. The general connecting member connects to the first housing. The general connecting member includes an accommodating portion and at least one opening. The accommodating portion is located inside the general connecting member. The opening is disposed on a side wall of the general connecting member and communicates with the accommodating portion. The connecting base is disposed on the second housing. The connecting base includes a main body disposed in the accommodating portion. The clamping member includes a flat portion and at least one clamping portion. The clamping portion extends from one end of the flat portion toward the connecting base, and the clamping portion passes through the opening and presses against the main body of the connecting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: CHICONY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 11964421
    Abstract: A method of loading a superstrate onto a superstrate chuck includes raising a plurality of pins located radially outward of a substrate chuck from a retracted position to a receiving position, placing the superstrate onto the plurality of pins while the plurality of pins are in the receiving position, and coupling the superstrate with the superstrate chuck while the superstrate is on the plurality of pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Byung-Jin Choi, Masaki Saito
  • Patent number: 11959581
    Abstract: A quick connection mechanism includes a truncated-cone-shaped quick release plate, a base, and a locking structure. A tapered clamping groove is provided in a larger bottom surface of the quick release plate. A sliding groove is provided in the base, and the quick release plate is clamped in the sliding groove. The locking structure is configured to fix the quick release plate that enters the sliding groove. The locking structure includes a rotating shaft, a locking arm rotatably provided on the rotating shaft, and a first elastic member connected to the locking arm and configured to apply, to the locking arm, a force in a direction for locking the quick release plate. One end of the locking arm abuts against an inner side wall of the clamping groove and is configured to enable locking of the quick release plate in the sliding groove by the abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: PGYTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiuzhi Yu, Jian Song
  • Patent number: 11962890
    Abstract: An automatic sharing method for 360-degree photo booth and an automatic sharing system for 360-degree photo booth are provided. The method includes following steps. A mobile terminal accesses a page of collecting user configuration information, and the user configuration information includes a work receiver specified by user. A server obtains data of the user configuration information submitted by the mobile terminal by a first communication module. A second QR code containing the user configuration information is pushed to the mobile terminal by the first communication module. A verification device scans the second QR code, after the user configuration information is determined to include an information of a specified receiver, the control system pushes control instructions to a 360-degree photo booth by a second communication module to activate a using permission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: MARVEL TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO., LIMITED
    Inventor: Sheng Guang Luo
  • Patent number: 11947246
    Abstract: The application provides a shooting device with slide rails, comprising a support component, a tabletop arranged on the support component, a display screen arranged on one side of the tabletop, and a shooting rotational station arranged on the other side of the tabletop; a fill light arranged between the shooting rotational station and the tabletop; a slide rail component used for loading the shooting rotational station and the fill light, and a rotating component installed on the support component; the rotating component is rotatably installed on the support component, the display screen is arranged on one end of the rotating component, the slide rail component is arranged on the other end of the rotating component, the shooting rotational station and the fill light are slidably installed on the slide rail component, and the slide rail component is flippable relative to the rotating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Shenzhen Kemaituo Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Liqiong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11927877
    Abstract: A handheld platform includes an imaging device configured to obtain image data, a gimbal assembly coupled to the imaging device and configured to permit movement of the imaging device with respect to at least a first axis and a second axis that are non-orthogonal to each other, and a handheld support coupled to the gimbal assembly. The handheld support includes an input interface configured to receive a user input to control the imaging device or the gimbal assembly and a controller configured to generate one or more control signals based at least in part on the user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xifeng Zhao, Tao Zhao
  • Patent number: 11924553
    Abstract: An orbital camera system has at least two extensions that extend from a hub to rotate a camera about a hub in a balanced and low vibration manner. In addition, the exemplary orbital camera system is versatile in configuration having extensions with hinges to allow variations in the configuration. The hub may be powered by a motor that provides smooth rotation even at low speeds. The hub is coupled to a down rod and the motor may be detachably attached to the down rod. A counterweight may be a battery or a battery station that enables detachable attachment of a battery thereto. An illumination light is coupled to the hub to provide uniform light over the imaging area. A focal element and/or a centering light emitter may be configured along the rotational axis for aid in placing an object to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua C. Yeo, Jonathan Hyams
  • Patent number: 11913756
    Abstract: A ball head based lever clamping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Johnson, Sr., Brandon Bray
  • Patent number: 11906885
    Abstract: A handle mechanism includes a front grip and a rear grip, wherein the rear grip is hinged with the front grip, and the rear grip is provided with a mounting assembly for mounting the rear grip on a side of an external photographic device. The front grip and the rear grip can be rotated and fitted together so as to be used as a handle of the external photographic device. The handle mechanism serves as a desktop support, and the front grip and the rear grip can b e rotated and unfolded to form a V-shaped support to support the external photographic device. The handle mechanism may be configured as a handle and a support. Compared with a handle and a support that are independent, the handle mechanism is more convenient to carry and use, and has a lower use cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: TILTA INC.
    Inventors: Wenping Zeng, Kefeng Zhou
  • Patent number: 11899502
    Abstract: Laptop computers with a movable accessory housing are described herein. An example laptop computer incudes a base, a lid moveably coupled to the base, a display carried by the lid, an arm pivotably coupled to the lid, and an accessory housing carried by the arm. The arm is pivotable to move the accessory housing between a first position in which the accessory housing is disposed along a bottom edge of the lid and a second position in which the accessory housing is disposed along a top edge of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent Hung, Jeff Ku, Andy B. Wang, Duck Young Kong, Chunlin Bai
  • Patent number: 11895389
    Abstract: A video display two way mirror assembly for taking self pictures without holding a device includes a personal electronic device that has an electronic display to display imagery for a user. A housing is vertically oriented on a support surface to facilitate a user to stand in front of the housing. A camera is integrated into the housing to capture imagery of the user. A two way mirror is integrated into the housing to facilitate the user to view a reflection of themselves in the two way mirror, and a display is positioned behind the two way mirror. The display displays indicia comprising imagery to facilitate the user to view the image captured by the camera superimposed onto the reflection of themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Adrian Richard
  • Patent number: 11886100
    Abstract: A support apparatus for an electronic device includes a support portion that movably supports the electronic device between a first position where an object stored in the electronic device is incapable of being taken out, and a second position where the stored object is capable of being taken out. The electronic device is attachable to the support portion, and the electronic device is moved between the first position and the second position by movement of the support portion. In addition, the support apparatus o includes a base portion to which the support portion is movably attached, and the movement of the support portion causes the electronic device to move between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jumpei Ishibashi
  • Patent number: 11867350
    Abstract: A universal ball joint adjusting mechanism and adjusting method thereof are provided. The universal ball joint adjusting mechanism includes a ball joint, an adjuster, and a brake. The ball joint is arranged inside the adjuster, and the adjuster is movably connected to the ball joint. An end of the brake is arranged in the adjuster, and can move in a first direction to apply pressure to the ball joint or be away from the ball joint. The ball joint has a large volume, and thus the adjuster is more stable during load bearing adjustment. In addition, an outer surface of the ball joint is in surface-to-surface contact with an inner surface of the adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: Xiaohui Ye
  • Patent number: 11845640
    Abstract: A crane assembly is configured to move a camera. The crane assembly has a base support assembly which includes a box support, joined to at least three box leg sleeves extending outward and downward from the box support. A plurality of legs where each leg is joined to one of the box leg sleeves. A plurality of drop in leg forks where each drop in leg fork joined is to at least one of the legs. A plurality of spreader bars where each spreader bar is joined to two of the drop in leg forks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Titus Gadwin Watts
  • Patent number: 11830616
    Abstract: A medical services kiosk supporting private and secure telemedicine sessions between a patient and a remote network terminal utilized by a remote health care professional. The medical services kiosk comprising at least one privacy chamber having at least one door and at least one window. Each privacy chamber may include a user interactive display terminal that includes a display device, an input device, and a centralized processor, wherein the centralized processor is electronically communicable with the remote network terminal and a cloud based system. Each patient station may each include at least one documentation receiving device, at least one biometric device for obtaining biometric health measurements of the patient utilizing the at least one patient station, an arm mechanism, a seating mechanism, a camera, a retractable diagnostic camera device, a lighting mechanism that lights the privacy chamber, and a purification system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: MD Health RX Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Leonard Solie
  • Patent number: 11826120
    Abstract: A medical services kiosk having an integrated weight scale assembly supporting private and secure telemedicine sessions between a patient and a remote network terminal utilized by a remote health care professional. The medical services kiosk comprising at least one privacy chamber having at least one door and a weight scale assembly. Each privacy chamber may include a user interactive display terminal that includes a display device, an input device, and a centralized processor, wherein the centralized processor is electronically communicable with the weight scale assembly. The weight scale assembly may comprise a housing, platform, processor, pressure blocks, and communication cables. In one exemplary form, the weight scale assembly may be able to calculate the patient's body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, muscle mass, body water percentage, bone mass and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: MD Health RX Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Leonard Solie
  • Patent number: 11808402
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a joint assembly for an apparatus comprising an object and a base component. The joint assembly comprises a first joint component coupled to a second joint component and each joint component comprises annular joint sections. A first peripheral section of a first annular joint section of the first joint component abut with a second peripheral section of a second annular joint section of the second joint component is defined to rotate about a first axis. A second peripheral section of a second annular joint section of the first joint component abut with the base component is defined to rotate about a second axis. A first peripheral section of a first annular joint section of the second joint component abut with the object is defined to rotate about the third axis. The first axis, the second axis, and third axis are orthogonal to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Chen Feng, Paul Poloniewicz
  • Patent number: 11794664
    Abstract: An underbody camera located beneath and within a wheel base of a vehicle includes a mounting bracket coupled to the vehicle, a camera housing, and a camera. The camera housing is coupled to the mounting bracket and defines an interior camera compartment. The camera is coupled to the camera housing and is arranged to lie within the interior camera compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Clarion Corporation of America
    Inventors: Richard Kim, Sundara Gopalakrishnan, Peter Burke, Ajinkya Patil
  • Patent number: 11792521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging apparatus (300) for capturing a 360 degree panoramic photograph or sequence of photographs of a subject located at a stage portion (302) of an enclosure (100) thereof. The imaging apparatus (300) comprises a modular enclosure (100), and a motor assembly (200) coupled to a top portion of the enclosure (100). The motor assembly (200) includes an output shaft (202) adapted to rotate a support member (206) around a subject located at the stage portion (302). The support member (206) has a first arm (206-1) coupled with a fixture (210) adapted to mount one or more imaging devices and a second arm (206-2) coupled with a counter-balance member (212) configured to balance weight of the imaging devices while the support member (206) is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Tu Le
  • Patent number: 11785182
    Abstract: A camera mounting system and a system for streaming data. The camera mounting system includes a tripod with at least two mounts for mounting devices. A device, using an application, may acquire image data from at least one camera and send the image data to a recipient device via a wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: APOLLO STREAMS INC.
    Inventor: Brian Adam Oaks
  • Patent number: 11778302
    Abstract: An electrical wall plate may include one or more of the following features. A face plate comprising at least one electrical device opening extending through the face plate. At least one box mounting screw opening configured to receive at least one box mounting screw to fasten the face plate to an electrical device. A power connector extending in a direction away from the face plate and configured to connect with the electrical device. A camera integrated with the face plate and in electrical connection with the power connector and configured to operate by power obtained from the electrical device when the power connector is connected to the electrical device. A camera movement control feature may comprise externally-engageable components coupled to the face plate and configured to movably position the camera or a camera lens by pan or tilt to point in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Titan3 Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11778328
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a process for producing and viewing through the internet high-resolution images of the commonly viewed exterior surfaces of a vehicle, while maintaining the same background view for multiple images of the vehicle. The background and the imaging device are revolved around a vehicle which is maintained in fixed position between the background and the imaging device. There can be two or more opposed imaging devices and two or more opposed displays. The vehicle does not need to be rotated or moved during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen Michael Swinford
  • Patent number: 11748712
    Abstract: A video enhanced time tracking system is provided. The system may include a video capturing device, software applications (such as an application running on the video capturing device), and a backend system. The application may include a time tracking application that tracks time simultaneously as the video capturing device captures video. The captured video and the tracked time information may be uploaded to the backend system where it may be stored and processed. The system may correlate the tracked time information with the captured video and provide it to a client for review. In some embodiments, the system also includes an image recognition system that recognizes the user to authenticate the user's identity, that recognizes the user's workspace to determine when the user is working, and that recognizes the work being performed to determine the client that the user may be working for.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Philip Markowitz
  • Patent number: 11742094
    Abstract: A telemedicine system including a cart that allows for two-way audio/video conferencing between patients or local care providers and remote care providers or family members. The cart employs a modular design that allows its capabilities to be expanded to meet the needs of particular telemedicine applications. In addition, the cart provides thermal imaging and a user interface that allows local care provers to access various capabilities of the device while the device is not in session with a remote party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: TELADOC HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: John Celmins, Gary Douville, Daniel Sanchez, Marco Pinter, Charles S. Jordan, Yulun Wang
  • Patent number: 11733590
    Abstract: An image capturing device includes a casing, a camera assembly, an adjustment element, a first stopping structure and a second stopping structure. The camera assembly is disposed within the casing. A portion of the camera assembly is exposed outside the casing. The adjustment element is connected with the camera assembly, and rotatable relative to the casing. As the adjustment element is rotated, the camera assembly is correspondingly rotated. The adjustment element includes a contacting structure. The first stopping structure and the second stopping structure are arranged between the casing and the adjustment element and located at different positions. When the camera assembly is switched to a horizontal photographing mode, the contacting structure is positioned at the first stopping structure. When the camera assembly is switched to a vertical photographing mode, the contacting structure is positioned at the second stopping structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Yung-Tai Pan, Yi-Ping Hsieh, Chun-Chieh Yeh, Yu-Cheng Ma
  • Patent number: 11729491
    Abstract: A system control unit controls an action regarding imaging by an imaging unit according to an instruction from a user. The system control unit automatically controls the action regarding the imaging by the imaging unit based on a preset condition. The system control unit chronologically records details of the control of the action of the imaging unit according to the instruction from the user as operation information. The system control unit chronologically records details of the automatic control of the action of the imaging unit as change information. The system control unit plays back the chronological details of the control of the action of the imaging unit based on the recorded operation information and change information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Masaki Kamba
  • Patent number: 11714339
    Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a placement board, a camera that captures an image of a subject placed on the placement board, a first holding member to which the camera is fixed, a second holding member that is fixed to the placement board, and a fixing portion that fixes the first holding member to the second holding member, wherein a sliding surface along a spherical surface is formed on one of the first holding member and the second holding member, three contact points disposed at three different positions respectively are formed on the other one of the first holding member and the second holding member, the first holding member is rotatably supported about three axes by the second holding member as a result of the three contact points coming into contact with the sliding surface, and the camera is disposed inside the spherical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: PFU LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuki Maeda, Yasuhiko Kitagawa
  • Patent number: 11703744
    Abstract: An apparatus for engaging equipment to a support includes a member defining a first channel having a first side wall capable of lateral movement with respect to a second side wall suitable for engaging the equipment therebetween. The member defines a pair of surfaces suitable for engaging equipment thereon. A movable member is capable of causing the lateral movement. A substantially compressible member is operably interconnected between the movable member and the first side wall. A pin is selectively raisable with respect to one of the surfaces within a peripheral area defined by the one of the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Really Right Stuff, LLC
    Inventors: Verent Chan, Joseph M. Johnson, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11667359
    Abstract: A monopod for mounting to the boat seat mount of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat, which is capable of providing power for mobile accessories via a second monopod affixed to the navigation light port of the boat. The monopod is extendable to heights up to or exceeding eight feet (8?) above the deck of the boat, providing exceptional views for recording with a mounted camera while users participate in sports or other events within the boat. A release mechanism allows one portion of the monopod to telescope away from a second portion, thereby extending the monopod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Christian L. Corley
  • Patent number: 11650486
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with an electronic communication device having a camera to take a selfie picture or video comprising a hand mirror comprising a housing and a mirror surface engaged with the housing. The apparatus further comprises a fastener adapted to engage directly to the mirror surface and the electronic communication device to position the camera in front of the mirror surface. The apparatus further comprises a light source. The apparatus further comprises a control circuit. The apparatus further comprises an input device connected with the control circuit. The input device comprising a first button to activate the camera and a second button to activate the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 11637959
    Abstract: An orbital camera system has at least two extensions that extend from a hub to rotate a camera about a hub in a balanced and low vibration manner. In addition, the exemplary orbital camera system is versatile in configuration having extensions with hinges to allow variations in the configuration. The hub may be powered by a motor that provides smooth rotation even at low speeds. The hub is coupled to a down rod and the motor may be detachably attached to the down rod. A counterweight may be a battery or a battery station that enables detachable attachment of a battery thereto. An illumination light is coupled to the hub to provide uniform light over the imaging area. A focal element and/or a centering light emitter may be configured along the rotational axis for aid in placing an object to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: MARBL LLC
    Inventors: Joshua C. Yeo, Jonathan Hyams
  • Patent number: 11627774
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for connecting an optical device and a mobile support which cooperates securely with an imprinted element, the interface having a base arranged to be inserted into the imprinted element, the base being a hollow body. The base accommodates mechanical play compensating structures which are movably mounted within the hollow body so as to project and are arranged in order to bear against a wall of the imprinted element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: WILCO INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Dorian Meney, Cédric Jambilloux, Marc Renard, Jean-Marc Wilhelm