Modular motion camera
AssigneeRed.Com, Inc.
InventorJames H. Jannard
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Abstract
Modular digital motion camera systems are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers.
Claims28
A modular motion camera, comprising:
- a sensor module, having a first interface;
- a power module, having a second and third interface;
- and
- a recording module, having a fourth and fifth interface;
- wherein the first interface is functionally engageable with any of the second and fourth interfaces.
A modular motion camera, comprising a sensor module having a first bus segment, a recording module having a second bus segment, and a power module having a third bus segment;
- each of the modules releasably connectable to any other of the modules;
- wherein every assembled configuration of the modules places the bus segments in communication with each other in a manner that permits functional electrical communication among each of the modules.
A modular, convertible motion camera, comprising:
- a sensor module;
- a recording module;
- a power module;
- and
- a user interface module;
- wherein each module is directly or indirectly releasably connectable to the sensor module in a first construct to produce a motion camera having an ENG configuration, and each module may be disconnected and reassembled into a second construct having a DSLR configuration.
A modular, convertible motion camera, comprising:
- a sensor module;
- a recording module;
- a power module;
- and
- a user interface module;
- wherein each module is directly or indirectly releasably connectable to the sensor module in a first construct to produce a motion camera having an ENG configuration, and each module may be disconnected and reassembled into a second construct having a Studio configuration.
A modular, convertible motion camera, comprising:
- a sensor module;
- a recording module;
- a power module;
- and
- a user interface module;
- wherein each module is directly or indirectly releasably connectable to the sensor module in a first construct to produce a motion camera having a Studio configuration, and each module may be disconnected and reassembled into a second construct having a DSLR configuration.
A modular, multicomponent, convertible motion camera, comprising:
- a sensor module;
- a recording module;
- a power module;
- and
- a user interface module;
- wherein each module is directly or indirectly releasably connectable to the sensor module in a first construct to produce a motion camera having an ENG configuration, and each module may be disconnected and reassembled into a second construct having a DSLR configuration, and each module may be disconnected and reassembled into a third construct having a Studio configuration.
A modular motion camera subassembly, comprising:
- a sensor module, having a sensor, DSP electronics, and a back focal distance of no more than about 16 mm;
- the sensor module configured for connection to an external recording module and an external power module.
A modular motion camera system configured for operation with any of a plurality of lenses having different focal lengths, comprising:
- a sensor module, having an interface for removably receiving a lens mount module;
- and
- at least a first and a second lens mount module, removably connectable to the interface, each lens mount module having a different focal length.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.