Camera lens sensor
AssigneeInVue Security Products Inc.
InventorsJeffrey A. Grant, Gary A. Taylor, Christopher J. Fawcett
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Abstract
A sensor for securing a camera and camera lens from theft is provided. For example, the sensor may include a mounting member configured to be secured to a camera having a camera lens engaged therewith. The sensor may also include a movable member operably engaged with the mounting member and configured to move between an engaged position with a camera lens and a disengaged position spaced away from the camera lens. Movement of the movable member away from the lens may be detected and be indicative of a security event.
Claims20
A sensor for securing a camera and camera lens from theft, the sensor comprising:
- a mounting member configured to be secured to a camera having a camera lens engaged therewith;
- and
- a movable member operably engaged with the mounting member and configured to move relative to the lens,
- wherein movement of the movable member with respect to the lens is indicative of removal of the lens in an unauthorized manner.
A security assembly for securing a camera and camera lens from theft, the assembly comprising:
- a sensor comprising:
- a mounting member configured to be secured to a camera having a camera lens engaged therewith;
- and
- a movable member operably engaged with the mounting member and configured to move relative to the camera lens;
- and
- an alarming device in communication with the sensor,
- wherein the alarming device or the sensor is configured to detect movement of the movable member, and wherein the alarming device is configured to generate an alarming signal in response to movement of the movable member that is indicative of removal of the lens in an unauthorized manner.
A method for securing a camera and a camera lens from theft, the method comprising:
- securing a sensor to a camera, wherein the sensor comprises a movable member;
- and
- positioning the movable member relative to a camera lens engaged with the camera such that movement of the movable member with respect to the lens is indicative of removal of the lens in an unauthorized manner.
A method for securing a camera and a camera lens from theft, the method comprising:
- providing a sensor secured to a camera, wherein the sensor comprises a movable member;
- determining a tare value of the movable member;
- and
- generating an alarming signal based on movement of the movable member and the associated tare value.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.