Hybrid omnidirectional camera systems
US12335635B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20409
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera system includes a housing and camera modules (e.g., digital cameras) that are aligned with fields of view that extend below the housing. The camera modules are provided about a perimeter of the housing and mounted to a bench within the housing. Two camera modules have axes of orientation extending below and away from a centroid of the camera system. Two camera modules have axes of orientation extending below and toward the centroid of the camera system. The housing includes inlets and outlets that enable air to flow past the camera modules and other components within the housing. Images captured by the camera modules of the camera system may be utilized for any purpose.
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