# US 2017/0255083 A1 · Omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0255083 A1 - Document ID: US20170255083A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/603,301 - Filed: 2017-05-23 - Published: 2017-09-07 - Earliest claimed: 2014-06-09 - Assignees: Arecont Vision, LLC. - Applicants: Arecont Vision, LLC - Inventors: Brad J. Donaldson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170255083A1 ## CPC - G03B 17/561: {Support related camera accessories} - G03B 11/00: Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes - G03B 17/02: Bodies - G03B 17/08: Waterproof bodies or housings - G03B 17/55: with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft - G03B 19/023: {Multi-image cameras} - G08B 13/19619: {Details of casing} - H04N 23/45: for generating image signals from two or more image sensors being of different type or operating in different modes, e.g. with a CMOS sensor for moving images in combination with a charge-coupled device [CCD] for still images - H04N 23/51: Housings - H04N 23/90: Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums - G03B 37/04: with cameras or projectors providing touching or overlapping fields of view - G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D) - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION ## Abstract An omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing includes a top plate including one or more electronic circuit boards thereon; a track plate secured to the top plate by a plurality of first fasteners, wherein the track plate is rotationally movable with respect to the top plate via a respective curve-shaped opening that accommodates movement of a respective first fastener within the respective curve-shaped opening; a plurality of camera assemblies secured to the track plate by a plurality of magnetic devices, each of the camera assemblies including a camera and a bracket, movably installed on the track, wherein each of the camera is rotatable on a respective bracket in a plane perpendicular to the track plate, and wherein each of the bracket are rotatable in a plane including the track plate; and a transparent cover for covering the plurality of camera assemblies installed on the track plate. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing comprising: a top plate; a track plate secured to the top plate by a plurality of first fasteners; a plurality of camera assemblies movably installed on the track plate each comprising: a bracket movably secured to the track plate, and a camera movably secured to the bracket; a transparent cover for covering the plurality of camera assemblies installed on the track plate; and a trim plate for securing the transparent cover to the top plate with a plurality of second fasteners, wherein the plurality of camera assemblies are configurably positioned and aligned on the track plate, and wherein the track plate includes: a plurality of openings to accommodate the plurality of first fasteners, and an opening for a wire. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, further comprising a top gasket attached to the top plate for a weatherproof seal between the top plate and a mounting surface for the housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, further comprising a cover gasket attached to the top plate for a weatherproof seal between the top plate and the cover. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of index openings positioned around a center of the track plate. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein one or more of the plurality of camera assemblies include a day/night switch for moving a piece of infrared (IR) coated glass over a camera lens to allow different light spectrums in for a day mode or a night mode. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, further comprising one or more fans for cooling the plurality of camera assemblies. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein the camera is rotatable in a plane perpendicular to the track plate. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein the second fastener for movably securing the bracket to the track plate is a magnet or a screw. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein a footprint of the housing is circular or elliptical. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein the track plate is movable with respect to the top plate. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing of claim 1, wherein the plurality of openings of the track plate allow movement of the plurality of first fasteners within the openings to allow movement of the track plate with respect to the top plate.