Hands-Free POV Video Camera with Horizon and Laser Alignment

The patent merges the camera and digital video recorder into a single integrated unit. The camera housing contains both the image sensor and the digital video recorder, eliminating the need for separate tethered devices. This integration directly resolves the contradiction by providing hands-free operation without requiring additional tethering equipment, as the combined device functions as a self-contained system.

The patent extracts the camera functionality from the tethered lens approach and integrates it directly into the recorder housing. By taking out the camera from the separate tethered configuration and embedding it within the recorder, the system eliminates complex mounting techniques while achieving hands-free operation. The camera is positioned within the recorder housing with direct optical access, removing the need for external mounting arrangements.

The patent introduces a manually adjustable mechanism that allows dynamic repositioning of the image sensor relative to the housing plane. This adjustment mechanism enables the image orientation to be deliberately aligned with the desired capture direction, resolving the contradiction between hands-free operation and manufacturing precision. The adjustable design allows post-manufacturing calibration to achieve proper orientation alignment.

The patent incorporates a manually adjustable mounting system that allows the camera housing to be repositioned relative to the mounting surface. This dynamic adjustment capability enables adaptation to different capture orientations and applications while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The adjustment mechanism provides versatility without requiring complex automated positioning systems.