Photography – Camera support – Adjustable support
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-30
2009-11-03
Koval, Melissa J (Department: 2862)
Photography
Camera support
Adjustable support
C348S036000, C280S047110, C352S057000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07611293
ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and apparatus related to a motorized platform for use in creating three dimensional images. The motorized platform includes a symmetrical steering system such that a digital camera remains focused upon a desired image target as the motorized platform is advanced. The symmetrical steering system includes a three-wheel arrangement providing a constant radius path around the image target. A pair of steerable wheels located on an inside edge of the motorized platform are operably connected with a steering linkage assembly such that the steerable wheels are angularly adjusted to define the constant radius path. A drive wheel is operably connected to a motor assembly for propelling the motorized platform along the constant radius path. A digital camera can be mounted to a tripod attached to the motorized platform and the digital camera can be operably controlled either manually or automatically as the motorized platform is advanced.
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Koehler Bruce H.
Lee Charles C.
Image Ensemble, Inc.
Koval Melissa J
Patterson Thuente Skaar & Christensen P.A.
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