Patent · US Expired

Three-dimensional moving camera assembly with an informational cover housing

US6873355B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 7, 1998
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/185
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensionally moveable camera system, including at least three elongated flexible members, at least three motor driven reels for expanding and retracting the flexible members, at least three equipment support members attached to the flexible members, and a three-dimensionally moveable camera assembly including a movable camera mount connected to the equipment support members, a camera, a cover that conveys advertising information to spectators, and control electronics which control an angular orientation of the moveable assembly including the cover. The cover may be in the form of a polygon or a mold.

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