Television – Camera – system and detail – Remote control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-21
2006-03-21
Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)
Television
Camera, system and detail
Remote control
C348S014050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07015953
ABSTRACT:
A multi-user camera control system with automatic tracking capability for use in video conferencing and similar applications includes a plurality of personal controllers, one for each person utilizing the system. Each personal controller includes a micro-computer controlled keypad and associated communication circuitry as well as optional audio and tracking capability. The controller is programmed with the capability to send commands to the camera system.The system employs programmed, automatically trackable controllers for issuing commands to control most of the functions of a camera including lens operation. Personal locator devices are electrically connected and can be programmed as a master and as slaves. In addition, a master having override features may be provided, as well as a director's locator device for system wide control.
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Parker Jeffrey L.
Sorrells David F.
Fried Harvey D.
Garber Wendy R.
Levy Robert B.
Thomson Licensing
Tripoli Joseph S.
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