Computer-assisted camera and control system
AssigneeAdvanced Image Robotics, Inc.
InventorsNick NORDQUIST, Jeff DEBROSSE, Eyal Z. RUBIN
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Abstract
A lightweight portable microprocessor-assisted remote control camera system provides precise repeatable camera movement through the improved stability of a 3-axis gimbal design, which allows a lightweight large sensor camera to be placed almost anywhere and smoothly controlled remotely via a simple touchscreen interface. The computer control module provides a wide range of control options including remote adjustment of all camera, lens and gimbal parameters, which can be programmed, set and recalled, including stabilization and motion smoothing, via the touchscreen interface.
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A remote control camera system comprising:
- at least one camera configured for generating digital images and data corresponding to image-related parameters detected by sensors associated with the at least one camera, the at least one camera having a removable lens attached thereto;
- a 3-axis gimbal associated with the at least one camera and configured for supporting and modifying one or more of pan, tilt and roll of the at least one camera;
- a control module configured for receiving and processing the digital images and image-related parameters to generate image information, and for generating control signals to each of the at least one camera and gimbal;
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- a user interface in communication with the control module, the user interface configured for displaying the digital images and the image, and for entry of user commands for causing the control module to activate control signals to execute operations of one or more of the at least one camera and the associated gimbal.
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