Dual-Axis Camera Positioning for Panoramic Tracking Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems lack the ability to efficiently track and capture panoramic images or videos while moving, as they are limited by single-axis rotation and lack seamless integration with electronic devices for real-time control and communication.
Innovation Solution
A camera support device with a positioning apparatus featuring two rotational axes and a driver that allows for precise control over the camera's movement, enabling it to capture images at predetermined positions and transmit them wirelessly, along with a method for physically and electrically connecting electronic devices to the support device for enhanced control and communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-axis rotation mechanism is used for camera tracking, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ability to capture panoramic images and track moving objects is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from single-axis rotation to dual-axis rotation, adding a second dimension of movement. The positioning apparatus now includes a first rotational axis for horizontal tracking and a second rotational axis for vertical tracking, enabling comprehensive panoramic coverage and three-dimensional object tracking capability.
2Productivity
If manual operation of camera positioning is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity and precision of image capture are decreased
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated positioning through programmatic control via the driver. The positioning apparatus can automatically move to predetermined positions and capture images according to pre-programmed sequences, eliminating manual intervention and significantly improving capture efficiency and precision.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication is added for real-time control, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The driver serves multiple functions: it controls the positioning apparatus, manages image capture sequences, and handles wireless communication. This multi-functional design enables remote operation and real-time control without requiring separate dedicated components for each function, thus minimizing the increase in overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A method and device are provided for positioning a mounted camera. The device includes a holding element that secures the mounted camera to the device, a wireless linkage at which remote attitude commands representing attitude changes of a remote driver are received, a local controller that interprets the remote attitude commands and generates local attitude commands that move the camera to mimic an orientation of the remote driver, and an attitude sensing element that senses a local attitude of the device. The attitude sensing element includes a gyro, an accelerometer, or a magnetometer, and jitter present in the remote attitude commands is removed and not passed on to the local attitude commands.