Data Communication on Auxiliary Power Ports on a Smart Battery Pack for Video Camcorders and DSLR Cameras

Abstract

In connection with video production equipment, data communication is made available through battery pack ports other than the main power output. This availability enables, regardless of the device being utilized, knowledge as to the attributes and status of the power source of the battery pack and also access to information that may be stored in the battery pack. Auxiliary ports, such as a power tap port and a universal serial bus port, are equipped for establishing data communication between the battery pack and accessory devices.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 15 / 808,849 filed Nov. 9, 2017.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A “SEQUENCE LISTING,” A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC AND AN INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE[0004]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Battery packs, including smart battery packs, are used to provide power for professional camcorders or other video recording, lighting and larger monitoring devices “primary devices” used in video production. Professional or commercial video production utilize battery packs with v-mount and 3-stud attachment plates battery packs that may have auxiliary power ports “auxiliary ports” such as a powertap or “ptap” port to provide power for accessory devices which may include on-camera lighting, high de...

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Benefits of technology

Enables data communication between battery packs and primary or accessory devices, providing real-time battery status and information, enhancing video production efficiency by allowing data exchange through auxiliary ports, even with devices that cannot connect directly to the main power output.

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, not all primary devices such as cameras, video recorders and camcorders used in the professional, commercial or personal video market are able to receive the battery data.

Likewise, many smaller cameras, video recorders, and professional video accessories do not allow mounting of the v-mount or 3-stud attachment plates necessary to enable connection to the main power output.

Since data communication is only available on the main power output, such smaller cameras, video recorders, and professional video accessories do not provide for data communication with the smart battery regardless of its actual capability.

The mechanical and / or design limitations preventing mounting the mating attachment plate of the battery pack directly to the primary device prevents data communication between the battery pack and the primary device i.e., the recorder.

Likewise, there is no data communication between the battery pack and any accessory devices that may be connected to the auxiliary ports of the battery pack because data communication is only available through connection to the main power output of the battery pack.

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