Abstract: Various arrangements of wireless tracking systems are presented. A tag device may be presented that include a first plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the first plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tag device may include a wireless transmitter interface that transmits via each antenna of the first plurality of antennas. The wireless tracking system may also include a tracker device that tracks a direction to the tag device. The tracker device may include a second plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the second plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tracker device may include a wireless interface receiver that performs a plurality of signal strength measurements using the second plurality of antennas.

Abstract: Various arrangements of wireless tracking systems are presented. A tag device may be presented that include a first plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the first plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tag device may include a wireless transmitter interface that transmits via each antenna of the first plurality of antennas. The wireless tracking system may also include a tracker device that tracks a direction to the tag device. The tracker device may include a second plurality of antennas. Each antenna of the second plurality of antennas may have an antenna radiation pattern pointed in a different direction. The tracker device may include a wireless interface receiver that performs a plurality of signal strength measurements using the second plurality of antennas.

Abstract: Presented here is a system to record high-resolution infrared images without the need to include additional stand-alone sensors into the mobile device. According to one embodiment, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display is modified to emit IR and near-IR light in a large field. The modified display allows for depth sensing and infrared imaging without a stand-alone emitter. Additionally, an IR shutter filter can be applied to the existing front facing red, green, blue (RGB) camera that would only be in place when the display is in IR emission mode. The combination of these two technologies allows a facial recognition system using existing hardware, and not require additional sensors or emitters to achieve face recognition.

Abstract: A handheld imaging device is described to provide high quality RAW image data to a smartphone, or similar handheld imaging device. The imaging device can have a larger dimension, particularly with regard to the thickness of the device, thus overcoming some of the physical limitations to providing high quality optics and image sensing within the thin form factor of a modern smartphone. As the device is only connected when capturing images the smartphone form factor is not altered. The device does not replicate the high-end image processing functionality of a smartphone, but instead transfers RAW images to the smartphone for high-end image processing & enhancement on the smartphone CPU/GPU. Thus it can be manufactured at lower cost than a dedicated camera with equivalent capabilities by taking advantage of the sophisticated image processing capabilities of today's smartphones.

Abstract: Electromagnetic (EM)/radio frequency (RF) emissions may be detected and corresponding EM personas may be created. One or more EM personas may be associated with a super persona corresponding to a particular entity. EM personas, super personas, and/or supplemental identifying information can be used to enforce security protocols.

Abstract: Electromagnetic (EM)/radio frequency (RF) emissions may be detected and corresponding EM personas may be created. One or more EM personas may be associated with a super persona corresponding to a particular entity. EM personas, super personas, and/or supplemental identifying information can be used to enforce security protocols.

Abstract: An integrated self-photographing (“selfie”) apparatus includes an extendable pole and gripping apparatus for photography equipment; the gripping apparatus includes a support platform and a retractable clamping structure. The described gripping apparatus is connected with the upper end of a stretchable and retractable pole. The support platform has an open slot, the described gripping apparatus is equipped with a curved segment corresponding to the open slot, and the described stretchable and retractable pole can recede into the open slot with the curved segment after being folded. The clamping structure contains snapping sockets which correspond to the snapping posts on a mirror that can be attached. The present design eliminates the need for assembly when used. The extendable pole can be conveniently retracted and stored in the open slot on the support platform and the curved segment of the clamping structure, which allows easy transport.

Abstract: An image capturing system includes a portable image capturing device and a lighting apparatus. The portable image capturing device includes, an image capturing unit, a display unit that displays a photographed image and a control unit. The lighting apparatus includes, a base unit including an image-capturing-device mounting face on which the portable image capturing device is mounted to photograph the medium installation face, a mirror to reflect the image displayed on the display unit, and a mirror detector that detects that the mirror is arranged. The control unit corrects a distortion in the image displayed on the display unit when the mirror is not detected by the mirror detector, and corrects the distortion and performs vertical inversion of the image on the display unit when the mirror is detected by the mirror detector. Corrected image is displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: A drive train apparatus (1) adapted for driving a pan and tilt head, which in use is intended to support a payload (for example a video camera), the apparatus includes respective successive drive elements (2, 3, 4) so coupled as to communicate a rotational movement applied at one end of the apparatus (1) from an output of a rotational input device (8) to a rotational output (16) disposed at the other end of the apparatus (1), in a manner whereby the rotational velocity of the rotational movement is reduced across the drive elements (2, 3, 4) thereby converting the torque applied to the input of each drive element (2, 3, 4) into an increased torque at the output of each drive element (2, 3, 4); a first stage one of the drive elements including a belt drive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic device connected to a camera main body and having an actuator, the electronic device including: a detection terminal adapted to come into contact with a terminal used by the camera main body to detect the connection to the electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the camera main body; a detection section adapted to detect the voltage of the detection terminal; a connection detection section adapted to detect the connection status to the camera main body based on the change in the voltage detected by the detection section; and a control section adapted to control the operation of the actuator based on the connection or disconnection to or from the camera main body detected by the connection detection section.

Abstract: A wireless communication system comprises an antenna system and a control system. The control system receives operator inputs and transfers control signals indicating a direction. The antenna system receives the control signals, and in response, points a camera to the direction, opens a door to expose the camera, operates the camera to collect video, and transfers the video. The antenna system receives additional control signals, and in response, closes the door to protect the camera from external environmental elements.

Abstract: A device operable with a camera is disclosed which includes a display screen, remote from the camera, and a processor for receiving an image signal of the field of view of the camera and for displaying an image of the field of view of the camera on the display screen. The device communicates with and controls certain camera functions to allow a photographic or video image to be framed and taken from a location remote from the camera.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling one or more cameras is provided. The apparatus includes: a mounting sled, a tilt drive motor, a tilt drive train, a pan drive motor, and a pan drive train. The mounting sled includes a camera platform between two sled runners. A lower surface of each sled runner is formed by a circular arc. The tilt drive train includes a tilt drive shaft having an axis perpendicular to the camera platform. The pan drive train includes a pan drive shaft extending along the axis of the tilt drive shaft such that it receives the tilt drive shaft and turns independently and concentrically about the tilt drive shaft. The camera platform receives a camera such that the center of gravity of the camera is aligned with the diameter of the circular arc of the sled runners and the vertical axis of the tilt and pan drive shafts.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling one or more cameras is provided. The apparatus includes: a mounting sled, a tilt drive motor, a tilt drive train, a pan drive motor, and a pan drive train. The mounting sled includes a camera platform between two sled runners. A lower surface of each sled runner is formed by a circular arc. The tilt drive train includes a tilt drive shaft having an axis perpendicular to the camera platform. The pan drive train includes a pan drive shaft extending along the axis of the tilt drive shaft such that it receives the tilt drive shaft and turns independently and concentrically about the tilt drive shaft. The camera platform receives a camera such that the center of gravity of the camera is aligned with the diameter of the circular arc of the sled runners and the vertical axis of the tilt and pan drive shafts.

Abstract: A camera adjusting system includes a control headgear, a gravitational sensor, a storing unit, a processing unit, a network unit, a signal sending and receiving unit, and a drive unit. The gravitational sensor detects motions of the head of a user and sends out an electronic signal. The storing unit stores a first instruction and a second instruction. The processing unit executes the first instruction to convert the electronic signal to displacement information and executes the second instruction to convert the displacement information to a control signal to change a viewing angle and focus of a camera.

Abstract: A camera adjusting system includes a control headgear, a gravitational sensor, a storing unit, a processing unit, a network unit, a signal sending and receiving unit, a drive unit, and a rail. The gravitational sensor detects motions of a head of a user and sends out an electronic signal. The storing unit stores a first instruction and a second instruction. The processing unit executes the first instruction to convert the electronic signal to displacement information and executes the second instruction to convert the displacement information to a control signal to control motions of a camera mounted on the rail.

Abstract: A position detecting device, including: a movable section which has an axial section and moves in a direction of an axial line of the axial section; and a supporting section which supports the movable section and allows the movable section to move through the axial section; wherein the movable section includes a basic position section which is arranged on a virtual surface which includes the axial line of the axial section, and the virtual surface is vertically positioned on the supporting section toward the axial section, wherein the supporting section includes a position detecting section to detect a positional change of the basic position section; and wherein the position detecting device detects the position of the movable section relative to the supporting section, based on the change of position of the basic position section, detected by the position detecting section.

Abstract: An augmented reality apparatus and method in which the direction of a camera is adjusted to be consistent with a direction toward which a user faces and an augmented reality image is realized for a subject image incident from the adjusted camera direction. The augmented reality apparatus includes a viewing angle determination module which determines a viewing angle of a user, an image input module which receives an image of one or more subjects within the viewing angle of the user, an image synthesization module which generates a synthesized image by synthesizing the subject image with a digital image, and a display module which displays the synthesized image.

Abstract: A portable camera actuation system is disclosed that may be used for taking self-portraits. The system includes an extendable handle assembly that may be held by a user at a first end thereof, and a base unit coupled to a second end of said extendable handle assembly. The base unit is for receiving a camera mounted thereon. The system also includes a remote shutter transmitter unit for providing a wireless shutter signal, and a remote wireless signal receiver unit. The remote shutter transmitter unit is provided at a location that is remote from the camera. The wireless shutter signal receiver unit is coupled to the base unit and is for providing actuation of an external shutter button on the camera responsive to the wireless shutter signal.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing and distributing digitized photographic images via an electronics communications network are provided. A subject is provided with a portable identification wireless transmitter. A digital camera coupled with a wireless receiver creates a digital photographic document and includes the identification of the user in a formatted electronic message. The document may also retain information identifying the time and locale of the creation of the image. The document is made accessible to the electronic communications network, in association with a data structure. The data structure and/or the document may be associated within an independent or additional identifier of the subject or of a third party. Information associating the subject and locale related to the origination of the image are inserted into an available data field of a standard digital image format, such as a JPEG, MPEG of GIF format.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing and distributing photographic images are provided. A wireless transmitter is physically coupled with a subject. The wireless transmitter broadcasts an identification code that is received by a wireless transceiver associated with a camera. One or more cameras capture visual images and associate at least one image with at least one wireless transmitter identification code. The image is stored as a record in a database and associated with one or more identification codes and a time/date stamp. The record is retrievable by reference to each associated identification code and optionally in reference to the time/date stamp. Records may be provided via the Internet or other electronic communications network, to include telephony systems. Records may be provided according to price schedules related to image quality, quantity, advertising content options.

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a cradle device which inhibits driving of a pan/tile driving unit in the event of an imaging device being detached from the cradle device, and also receiving a control command of the imaging device from a camera. The cradle device can lock the imaging device in the event that the imaging device is mounted on the cradle device. The cradle device can have a configuration enabling detaching the imaging device, thus facilitating the most appropriate environment for a surveillance system.

Abstract: An infrared communication system is disclosed, that has a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a modulator, a first converter, an infrared transmission section. The modulator modulates a first electric signal and generates a second signal as a modulated signal. The first converter converts the second signal into an infrared signal. The infrared transmission section transmits the infrared signal to the receiver. The receiver includes a filter, a second converter, and a demodulator. The filter restrains rays having a spectrum whose peak is present at a predetermined wavelength emitted by a plasma display panel. The second converter converts the infrared signal passed through the filter into a third electric signal. The demodulator demodulates the third electric signal.

Abstract: A tripod device and system for mounting a camera and tracking movable objects includes a base with a camera mount, a processor, a user interface, actuators for rotating and tilting the camera mount, and a plurality of pendants. Each pendant includes a transmitter for transmitting a unique signal for receipt by a receiver in communication with the processor. The processor includes programming for determining the direction of a signaling pendant and for moving the camera mount to follow a selected pendant. The user interface enables a user to select a mode of operation, such as tracking a selected pendant, alternating between two or more pendants, or facing an area having the most pendants. Each pendant includes a receiver and a visual indicator for indicating when it is the active subject pendant. This invention provides for taping a birthday party having multiple persons to be taped according to selected modes.

Abstract: A device operable with a camera is disclosed which includes a display screen, remote from the camera, and a processor for receiving an image signal of the field of view of the camera and for displaying an image of the field of view of the camera on the display screen. The device communicates with and controls certain camera functions to allow a photographic or video image to be framed and taken from a location remote from the camera.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an imaging system which can enhance its operational performance to allow an operator to easily obtain a good grasp of images collectively displayed on a screen by comprising: a camera (1) to be disposed in a remote place, the camera (1) having an optical axis (1a); driving means (8, 13) for driving the camera (1) to have the optical axis (1a) of the camera (1) moved in each of horizontal and vertical directions; position detecting means (10) for detecting a position of the optical axis (1a) of the camera (1)in each of the horizontal and vertical directions; position information storing means (12) for storing position information indicative of the position of the optical axis (1a) of the camera (1)to have the position information linked to an image taken at the position by the camera (1); and remote controlling apparatus (21) to be electrically connected to the driving means (8) through a communication network (19, 22) to control the driving means (8, 13), the remote controlling apparatus (

Abstract: A process control system utilizes wireless transceivers to divorce the field devices from traditional wired network topologies. By providing field devices with wireless transceivers and shared wireless transceivers for adapting wired field devices, the field device network may be adapted to any number of network topologies without concern for additional wiring costs. Specifically, a power supply can be provided for each field device or for groups of field devices, as needed. Thus, the entire network can receive power from a single power bus, without expensive power filtering. In addition, the network can be a hybrid in which part of the information is transmitted and received over wired lines and part is transmitted and received over wireless communications.

Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control whose location can be detected by the camera. The remote control includes a control for causing the camera to take a photograph. The camera selects a region to photograph from its field of view, based on the location of the remote control. The selected region may include the entire field of view of the camera or a portion thereof. The camera may optionally select a region that places the remote control in the center of the region. The photographer may optionally specify the size of the region to be selected. The camera may optionally adjust the size of the selected region to assist in photographic composition. The camera may optionally be capable of making video recordings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling cameras and performing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of a container code and a chassis code on a containers and a chassis associated with a truck has at least one camera capable of viewing the truck as it passes the camera. When the truck passes the camera, which the camera may determine when it is in a first viewing position, and the truck stops, which may be determined by the camera when it is in a second viewing position, the camera views the truck and determines if it has a chassis and container, and if so, what is the container size. The camera then pans to another viewing position depending on container size, and images a container code. Another camera may determine chassis code.

Abstract: A pan head system for selectively attaching a video camera to a stand that enables the video camera to be operated and panned from a remote location. The pan head system includes a camera mount for engaging a video camera. The pan head system also has a stand mount for engaging a support stand. A motorized orientation mechanism is disposed between the camera mount and the stand mount for selectively varying an orientation of the camera mount relative the stand mount. A user interface is provided for controlling the motorized orientation mechanism. The user interface is remote from the motorized orientation mechanism and communicates with the motorized orientation mechanism via a communications link.

Abstract: The present invention is a system and method which allows a camera to be pre-positioned at a given location and the field of view adjusted on a picture by picture basis such that the subject of the picture is centered within the field of view and such that the focal length of the camera lens is optimal for the particular picture. Using this system and method a movable sensor would be positioned at the image to be captured and the camera would effectively swivel to align itself with that trigger based upon translation of signals received from that trigger. Additionally, information obtained from the movable trigger may be used to adjust its field of view via optical and/or digital zoom.

Abstract: A built-in camera installed in an equipment for taking a photograph of a desired portion of an object to be photographed is positioned by (i) preparing a sensor which transmits a detection signal when it detects the object to be photographed, (ii) defining, when the detection signal varies by a predetermined value or greater, a certain portion of the object situated along the sensor axis as a particular portion of the object, (iii) determining in advance the desired portion of the object to be photographed relative to the particular portion of the object, (iv) fixing an optical axis of the built-in camera relative to the sensor axis in such a manner that the optical axis of the built-in camera is directed toward the desired portion of the object when the sensor axis is directed toward the particular portion of the object, (v) changing an orientation of the sensor axis toward the particular portion of the object, and (vi) causing the built-in camera to take a photograph of the object when the detection signal

Abstract: Remotely operable electronic apparatus are applied to distance measurement and picture/sound recording wherein, for example, a remote unit may be equipped with a microphone and an active range finder coupled to an auto-focussing capability. In one embodiment a camera is adapted to transmit a signal to the remote unit which returns a signal enabling the camera to accurately calculate distance and adjust focus in accordance with time-of-flight. The transponder preferably forms part of a wireless microphone, with the signal transmitted by the camera being preferably acoustical in nature. The acoustical signal transmitted by the camera is preferably modulated onto a return RF signal, enabling at least a portion of the audio circuitry associated with voice modulation to be used for the purpose of modulating the ranging signal, thereby realizing a very efficient and economical approach to remote sound detection and active ranging finding.

Abstract: A camera capable of remote-control operations comprises a receiver for receiving a remote-control signal and a magnification alterer for altering a magnification optical system into a predetermined magnification in response to receipt by the receiver of the remote-control signal. The alterer alters the magnification state of the magnification optical system until the optical system reaches the predetermined magnification state beyond a magnification state accessible by the optical system at the time at which the receiver stops receiving the remote-control signal.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for use with a camera including a camera body and an independent optical viewfinder. The apparatus includes a following device that drives a photographing field of the camera body to follow a viewfinder field of the optical viewfinder.

Abstract: Recording/reproducing apparatus including recording electronics and playback electronics and a radio receiver responsive to a selected television signal for supplying a composite video signal to the recording electronics at selected times are contained within a unitary package designed to rest on a surface. A video camera supplies composite video signal for selective application to the recording electronics at other times, the supplying of those composite video signals to said recording electronics being done by means other than cabling from the video camera to the unitary package. The video camera is included within the same unitary package as the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus in some systems, thus to eliminate cabling from the video camera to the unitary package.