Multi-user camera control system and method

Details Multi-user camera control system and method Multi-user camera control system and method

1996-01-06

2000-08-22

Boudreau, Leo

Television

Object tracking

348 20, 382103, H04N 5225, H04N 714

Patent

active

061080357

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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