Motion Capture Camera Remote Control Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current motion capture systems require frequent and tedious back-and-forth movement between the host computing device and cameras for aiming and calibration, as they lack on-camera controls, leading to inefficiencies and increased complexity, especially with multiple cameras.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a user interface on motion capture cameras that allows remote control of the host computing device, enabling users to initiate control operations from the camera location, reducing the need for multiple trips and streamlining the setup and calibration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the camera is completely host-controlled with no local controls, then the host computing device can centrally manage all camera operations, but the operator must repeatedly shuttle between the host device and camera locations, increasing time and operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into two parts: the host computing device for centralized management and a remote control unit at the camera location for local operations. This segmentation allows the operator to initiate control operations remotely without returning to the host device, reducing travel time while maintaining centralized control architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
A remote control unit acts as an intermediary between the operator and the host computing device. This intermediary enables the operator to send control commands to the host device from the camera location, eliminating the need for the operator to physically return to the host device while maintaining the centralized control system's integrity.
2Ease of operation
If the operator positions themselves at the camera to aim it, then they can directly adjust camera orientation, but they cannot view positioning feedback without returning to the host computing device
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control unit serves as an intermediary that enables the operator to request and view camera positioning feedback from the host device while remaining at the camera location. This eliminates the need to physically move between locations and reduces operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides visual feedback mechanisms that allow the operator to view camera positioning information without returning to the host device. The feedback loop is maintained through the remote control unit, enabling real-time adjustments while the operator remains positioned at the camera.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cameras are used in the motion capture system, then comprehensive coverage of the capture volume is achieved, but the time and complexity of configuring and calibrating each camera increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Each camera is equipped with its own remote control unit, allowing independent configuration and calibration operations. This segmentation enables parallel processing where multiple cameras can be configured simultaneously without requiring sequential access to the host device, significantly reducing total setup time.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote control units enable operators to perform configuration and calibration operations directly at each camera location without returning to the host device. This self-service capability allows operators to efficiently manage multiple cameras by handling each one at its location, reducing overall configuration time.
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AI summary
A motion capture system includes motion capture cameras positioned in various locations and orientations with respect to a motion capture volume. The motion capture system includes a host computing device that is operatively coupled with the motion capture cameras. The host computing device remotely controls operation of the motion capture cameras to record movement within the motion capture volume. At least one of the motion capture cameras includes a user-interface that is operable by a user to remotely initiate a control operation of the host computing device.