Television – Panoramic
Patent
1997-07-14
2000-11-14
Britton, Howard
Television
Panoramic
348143, 348211, 348373, H04N 718
Patent
active
06147701&
ABSTRACT:
An image sensing apparatus includes a spherical supporting unit, a Y-shape supporting unit and a pedestal supporting unit. The spherical supporting unit includes: a lens unit, a photoreceptor and electrical circuits, is supported on X axis by the Y-shape supporting unit, and is rotated about the X axis by driving force of a motor. The Y-shape supporting unit is rotatably supported on Y axis by the pedestal supporting unit. In the spherical supporting unit, a fixed portion which is stably connected with the X axis of the spherical supporting unit, and a rotation portion which rotates along with rotation of the spherical supporting unit, are provided. The image sensing apparatus comprises a conductive bearing in which the rotation portion is electrically connected with the fixed portion. The rotation portion and the electrical circuits are connected with signals; and signal wires from the Y-shape supporting unit are connected with the fixed portion. With respect to the Y-shape supporting unit and the pedestal supporting unit, a conductive bearing is similarly provided at the rotating portion, so that electrical connection is achieved between the Y-shape supporting unit and the pedestal supporting unit. Accordingly, electrical connection between the electrical circuits of the spherical supporting unit and an external unit is achieved without limiting rotation of the spherical supporting unit or the rotation of the Y-shape supporting unit.
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Fujiki Masakazu
Tamura Jun-ichi
Britton Howard
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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