Robotic Video Capture Enclosure for Single-Person Booth Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Setting up and operating photo and video booths is challenging due to technical complexities, including lighting and camera settings, and managing large equipment and guest flow, often requiring specialized training and multiple people for setup and takedown.
Innovation Solution
A robotic video capture system with a robotic arm and control interface, allowing for easy setup and operation by a single person, featuring a modular enclosure for transport and storage, wireless and wired connectivity options, and customizable recording paths with pose point illumination for user-friendly video capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional video booth equipment is used, then video capture functionality is achieved, but setup and operation complexity increases requiring specialized training
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-calibration and self-configuration automatically. The robotic arm autonomously navigates to predefined positions and the video capture device automatically adjusts settings based on detected subjects, eliminating the need for operator intervention and specialized training.
Solution Approach 2:
Recording paths and camera positions are pre-programmed and stored in memory before operation. The system loads these predetermined parameters automatically, so operators only need to trigger recording without understanding technical setup details.
2Reliability
If large and heavy equipment is used for video capture, then capture quality is improved, but setup and takedown becomes difficult for single person
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components: a base unit, a robotic arm assembly, and a video capture device. These segments can be independently handled and assembled, reducing the physical burden on operators while maintaining overall system quality.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functions are integrated into single components. The robotic arm both positions the video capture device and provides structural support, while the base unit houses power supply, control electronics, and storage. This consolidation reduces the number of separate heavy equipment pieces.
3Reliability
If advanced lighting and camera settings are implemented, then video quality is enhanced, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses sensors to detect subjects and automatically adjusts lighting intensity and camera exposure settings based on real-time conditions. This closed-loop control maintains video quality without requiring operators to manually configure technical parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The video capture device automatically configures its own settings including focus, exposure, and white balance based on environmental sensors and subject detection, eliminating the need for operators to understand or adjust camera settings.
4Reliability
If multiple people are assigned for setup and management, then operational reliability is improved, but coordination and management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system autonomously manages its own operation including automatic subject detection, recording trigger activation, and file management. This self-sufficiency allows single-person operation while maintaining reliability that previously required multiple coordinated operators.
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AI summary
A robotic video capture system includes a robotic video capture device and an enclosure therefor. The enclosure can include case shells that connect to one another and to a base of the robotic video capture device to form a closed configuration. A case shell can include a support platform that supports an arm of the robotic video capture device when in the closed configuration and when the robotic video capture system is tilted to rest on rollers of the case shell. The robotic video capture device can include a pointer light on a robotic arm thereof, enabling the robotic video capture device to receive user input selecting a pose position and control the robotic arm to position the pointer light to illuminate the pose position on a surface on which a subject will stand during recording or shot acquisition.