In-ground camera with prism
AssigneeFox Sports Productions, Inc.
InventorJeff Silverman
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Abstract
An apparatus and method is provided for a unique camera experience, wherein the camera is placed in an in-ground position permitting recording or broadcast of a camera perspective that is along the surface of or above the surface of the ground. In an exemplary embodiment, the in-ground camera comprises high definition camera components utilizing a prism along the optical path. In another exemplary embodiment, the camera package is rotatable within its enclosure to effect adjustment of the image horizon. In another exemplary embodiment, the camera package includes an adjustable iris to effect adjustment of the exposure of the image.
Claims30
An in-ground camera, comprising:
- an in-ground, secure, recessed mounting interface;
- and
- a camera package, the camera package including a camera iris in optical communication with a camera window via a prism;
- wherein the camera package is configured to rotate within the mounting interface to adjust the image horizon as perceived by the camera, the camera package including an upper surface, wherein the outer periphery of the upper surface is fixedly recessed with regard to the surface of the ground.
An in-ground camera, comprising:
- an in-ground, secure, recessed mounting interface;
- and
- a camera package, the camera package including high definition camera components having a camera iris in optical communication with a camera window via a prism, the camera package including an upper surface, wherein the outer periphery of the upper surface is fixedly recessed with regard to the surface of the ground.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.