Movable half mirror having a movable prompter for TV camera
US5721586A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/144
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a prompter for TV camera allowing it to easily mount a half mirror on a manuscript display with an image memory. The apparatus comprises a support plate swingably supporting the half mirror, operating knobs for securing the half mirror at its operating position and retracted position, and a light shield for shielding the half mirror therearound when the half mirror is positioned in front of the lens assembly, and being foldable. The support plate is mounted on the display unit by mating the half hinges, or by coupling with magnets. When the half mirror is inclined by 45.degree. to its operating position, the image of manuscript is displayed on the half mirror. In retracting, the half mirror is moved to the retracted position and the light shield can be folded.
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