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US 2003/0112336 A1Published application
X-Y video camera support and positioning system
OwnerClaude R. Reed, Richard C. Reedinventors
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Abstract
An X-Y video camera support and positioning system for enhancing viewing for persons with poor vision. The system includes a positioning device that receives input from a four button control panel, which allows precise positioning of a video camera above a stage. The images from the video camera are output onto a monitor, where they are displayed. The system is low cost and extremely easy to use.
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A system for enlarging images, comprising:
- a positioning device;
- a control panel coupled to move the positioning device;
- a video camera, coupled to the positioning device, which provides a video output;
- a monitor, connected to the video camera, which displays the video output;
- a stage, on which material of any type may be placed, wherein the video camera films the material, and the monitor displays the material at a high magnification.
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A system for displaying a magnified an image onto a monitor, comprising:
- a video camera;
- translating means for translating the video camera in two perpendicular directions;
- controlling means for controlling the translating of the video camera;
- displaying means for displaying an image captured by the video camera onto a monitor.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.