Motorized Camera Linkage for Obstructed Multi-Angle Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Obtaining adequate camera vantage angles for image capture is challenging, especially in situations where objects are in various locations or orientations, and are obstructed by view-blocking elements, such as in hospital settings where medical treatments are being applied.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable image capture device with a linkage assembly and motor systems that allow the camera to move and adjust its field of view, enabling it to capture images from different angles and orientations, even when obstructed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed camera point with multiple degrees of freedom is used, then the camera can achieve some movement capability, but it cannot obtain adequate vantage angles when objects are in wide range of locations or orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting structure transitions from a fixed position to a dynamic, adjustable position using a motorized linkage assembly. The linkage assembly with multiple linkages and motor assemblies enables the camera to dynamically change its location and orientation, providing adequate vantage angles for objects in wide range of locations or orientations while maintaining manageable device complexity through automated control.
2Reliability
If a fixed camera position is used, then the device structure is simple, but the camera cannot track objects when they are moved to various locations, at various orientation angles and with view blocking obstructions
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting structure transitions from a fixed position to a dynamic, adjustable position using a motorized linkage assembly. The linkage assembly with multiple linkages and motor assemblies enables the camera to dynamically change its location and orientation, providing adequate vantage angles for objects in wide range of locations or orientations while maintaining manageable device complexity through automated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates sensors and control mechanisms that detect object positions and orientations, then automatically adjust the camera's mounting position and angle through the motorized linkage assembly. This feedback loop ensures reliable object tracking across various locations and orientations while reducing the need for manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is positioned to capture objects in various locations, then object visibility improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The camera mounting structure transitions from a fixed position to a dynamic, adjustable position using a motorized linkage assembly. The linkage assembly with multiple linkages and motor assemblies enables the camera to dynamically change its location and orientation, providing adequate vantage angles for objects in wide range of locations or orientations while maintaining manageable device complexity through automated control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective image capture of objects in a wide range of locations and orientations, including those obstructed by view-blocking elements, improving the ability to track objects in dynamic environments like hospitals.
Implementation Method 1
a motor; and wherein the motor is attached to the image capture device, and wherein the motor is configured to impart motion to the image capture device
Implementation Method 2
a motor; and wherein the motor is attached to the image capture device, and wherein the motor is configured to impart motion to the image capture device
Implementation Method 3
each linkage of the plurality of linkages has a gear rack, wherein the adjustable image capture device further comprises: an extension motor assembly, wherein the extension motor assembly comprises: a gear; and a motor; wherein the gear has teeth that mesh with teeth of the gear rack, and wherein the motor is configured to impart motion to the gear
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AI summary
A adjustable image capture device that includes a housing, a linkage assembly having a bore and including a plurality of linkages, and where each linkage has a bore, and the bores of the plurality of linkages define the bore of the linkage assembly, and an image capture device, wherein the image capture device is configured to fit within a bore of the linkage assembly, where the linkage assembly is configured to fit within the housing, where, when the linkage assembly is in a first state, each linkage of the plurality of linkages are positioned inside a channel of the housing, and where, when the linkage assembly is in a second state, one or more of the linkages of the plurality of linkages are positioned outside the channel of the housing.