Optics: motion pictures – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Adams, Russell (Department: 2851)
Optics: motion pictures
With support
C396S420000, C396S421000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923542
ABSTRACT:
A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach without external structural or personnel support. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more beam modules having cross-sectional flexural rigidity that varies along the length of the beam module(s) by use, for example, of stiffening longerons, anchoring braces and relatively low density stabilizing webs. The camera can be mounted to the beam module by a front end assembly that is constructed to place the center of mass of the camera and the front end assembly along the neutral axis of the beam module over as great a range of motion as possible. The system can also include a handle module that incorporates, for example, an axially and rotationally moveable grip and a proximal handle grip ring and control cage for surrounding a camera control, such as a joystick. Auxiliary subsystems, such as a monitor, video recorder and battery packs can optionally be worn by the operator using a support garment, such has a vest.
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Adams Russell
Akerman & Senterfitt
Smith Arthur A
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