Panoramic camera
US8456513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/698
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera is mounted in a sphere-shaped housing. The housing can be rotated within a base that permits the camera to take multiple images covering a panoramic view. Motion of the housing within the base is detected by motion sensors that provide positional information for allowing the images to be stitched together. The motion sensors are optical mice sensors. Processing circuitry and a power supply may be located within the housing.
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