Front-pivot, motorized pan-tilt camera
US9661207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/661
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments provide for a front-pivot, pan-tilt-zoom camera designed to fit into an opening formed in a chain-link fence to enable video recording and photography of activities through the narrow opening in the fence. In some embodiments, the camera can be mounted to the chain-link fence and allow remote operation of the motorized pan and tilt control as well as zoom, focus, exposure and other common camera features. The pan and tilt mechanism pivots the imaging device in the camera around an axis of rotation in front of the imaging device which allows the field of view of the imaging device to be changed while remaining inserted into the fence opening.
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