Adjustable Multi-Camera Mounting for 3D Imaging on External Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-camera systems for volumetric telepresence applications require integrated cameras in a dedicated display device, limiting their versatility and adaptability to different device sizes and configurations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-camera system with adjustable mounting elements and cameras that can be attached to external devices of varying sizes, featuring rotatable and slidable attachments, along with a control unit to determine and adjust camera positions and orientations for optimal 3D imaging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cameras are integrated in a dedicated display device, then 3D imaging capability is provided, but versatility and adaptability to different device sizes are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is divided into separate modular camera units that can be independently positioned and mounted on different display devices. Each camera unit includes mounting elements with adjustable positioning mechanisms, allowing the system to be adapted to various device sizes and configurations without requiring integrated cameras in each display device.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting elements are designed with universal engagement features that can attach to different types of display devices (monitors, laptops, tablets, mobile phones). The adjustable connecting arrangement allows the same camera system to be configured for different device sizes and shapes, providing multi-functionality and broad adaptability across various external devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mounting elements are fixed in position, then structural stability is maintained, but flexibility in positioning cameras for different use cases is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting elements incorporate adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow dynamic reconfiguration of camera positions and orientations. The connecting arrangement includes movable components with locking features, enabling the structure to transition between adjustable and fixed states - providing flexibility during setup and stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows change in geometric parameters (distance between mounting elements, camera angles, positions) through adjustable mechanisms. The connecting arrangement is configured such that distances and angles can be modified to optimize camera positioning for different use cases while maintaining structural integrity through controlled adjustment ranges.
3Adaptability or versatility
If distance between mounting elements is fixed, then manufacturing precision is simplified, but adaptability to different device configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting arrangement incorporates adjustable mechanisms that allow the distance between mounting elements to be dynamically changed. The adjustment mechanism includes movable components with controlled degrees of freedom, enabling reconfiguration for different device sizes while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standardized adjustment ranges and locking positions.
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AI summary
A multi-camera system for mounting to an external device. The multi-camera system comprises a plurality of mounting elements, a plurality of cameras, and a connecting arrangement. Each mounting element is configured to engage with an external device. Each camera is rotatably attached to a respective mounting element. The connecting arrangement is configured to connect the plurality of mounting elements such that a distance between the mounting elements is adjustable.