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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8170413 | Single seat-kill camera system There is disclosed a single seat-kill camera system and method. The single seat-kill camera may include a camera head and an elevator configured to position the camera head in one of a down position and an up position. An obstruction detector may determine whether o... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7409153 | Stereoscopic universal digital camera adapter A stereoscopic universal digital camera adapter in the form of a quick-snap, center sliding plate and guide track adapter with built-in leveling jacks, a horizontal level vial and dead-end stops between 0 and 55 mm, which is similar to the average distance between t... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7248794 | Remote platform multiple capture image formation method and apparatus A method of controlling a remote imaging platform for image acquisition of an imaging target, the method comprises: controlling said platform to aim a camera at said target, and controlling said platform to take at least a first, a second and a third images of said ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7154529 | System and method for enabling a person to view images of the person wearing an accessory before purchasing the accessory A personal optical viewer enables a person to view images of how the person looks wearing an accessory and compare images of how the customer looks wearing different accessories. A seller provides an accessory to a person. A capturing device captures a photograph or... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7116871 | Manipulators for fiber optic cable assemblies A manipulator for a fiber optic cable assembly (FOCA) provides microradian accuracy in control of the direction of a beam emanating from the FOCA. Such manipulators can control FOCAs to control the incidence angles of beams at a beam combiner in a beam-combining uni... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7077582 | Quick-release clamp for photographic equipment A clamp for securely mounting photographic equipment to a support, such as a tripod. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7004649 | Device interposed between tripods and cameras for series of panoramic photographs The invention concerns a light metallic device interposed between tripods and cameras, placing the camera lens focus just above the axis of rotation of the stand, thereby enabling capture of successive images, for a perfect panoramic view. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6701081 | Dual camera mount for stereo imaging An apparatus and method for holding two cameras on a single mount for stereo graphic imaging with controls for: (a) the synchronous convergence of the optical line of focus of both cameras at a single point at a desired distance; (b) the adjustment of the... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6301447 | Method and system for creation and interactive viewing of totally immersive stereoscopic images A method and system for the creation and viewing of stereoscopic immersive images. By creating two immersive images from an offset camera platform, the illusion of depth can be provided by a left and right view in the form of an interactive panoramic imag... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6144809 | Stereoscopic camera A stereoscopic camera for stereoscopic photography, which reduces losses in the screen when taking a picture in a close range and provides optimum stereoscopic effect without the need of adjusting the distance between the slides that are being mounted. A ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5809355 | Apparatus and method for recording on separate film frames right and left picture-taking positions of single-lens camera for stereoscopic photography Respective image representations of a scene in front of a camera are recorded on a recording medium, such as a filmstrip, when the camera is at two separated viewpoints with respect to the scene, in order to obtain a matched pair of right-eye and left-eye... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5778268 | Stereo camera A stereo camera allows a rapid photographing and stereo effect correcting function to be compatible by providing a mechanism for automatically adjusting a distance between optical axes of photographing lenses and a manual adjusting mechanism. Lens shiftin... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5655167 | Three dimensional camera A 3-D camera includes a film carrier which in turn includes a frame, a film holder, and a lenticular lens carrier juxtaposed with a film holder and movable within the frame. Four springs are disposed between the frame and the lens carrier to urge against ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5366194 | Universal mounting bracket for engineering surveying instruments A universal support and mounting bracket for surveying instruments that provides a portable self-contained secure and stable mounting platform on structural support columns and other non-uniform surfaces. The mounting bracket device has multiple mounting ... | 11/22/1994 |
| 4996547 | Radial arm strike rail The radial arm strike rail assembly is a system for measurement of bearings, directions, and stereophotography for geologic mapping, particularly where magnetic compasses are not appropriate. The radial arm, pivoting around a shaft axis, provides a refere... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4966436 | Apparatus for obtaining images for use in displaying a three-dimensional A method is provided for obtaining images for use in displaying a three-dimensional illusion which includes the step of obtaining first and second images of a subject volume having foreground and background portions with the points of origin of those imag... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4823156 | Auto-focus travelling lens camera for three-dimensional photography An improved camera apparatus for three-dimensional photography conventionally includes a stationary frame, a camera body with a film holder for holding photographic film in a film plane and a controllable shutter for exposing film held in the film holder,... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4768049 | Stereoscopic camera slide bar The present invention relates to a stereoscopic/35 mm camera slide bar which allows for the precise positioning of just one SLR camera at each of two pre-set locations. Individual slides are then taken in successive order using standard ASA slide film. Co... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4650305 | Camera mounting apparatus Disclosed herein is camera mounting apparatus which is particularly useful for independently adjusting the interocular spacing and convergence distance between the respective optical axes of a pair of cameras used in three-dimensional (3-D) photography. S... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4475798 | Camera for stereoscopic photography A photographic camera for providing a plurality of film images in order to produce a stereogram. The camera has a plurality of objectives which are independently adjustable so that the optical axes of the lenses can be made substantially parallel in a fir... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4431290 | Portable photogrammetry system A short-range hand-held photogrammetry system consists of two cameras placed in rigidly fixed photographic positions at the remote ends of a hollow bar. The hollow bar mounting the cameras encloses a wiring harness between the cameras, has attached conven... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4191461 | Camera jig for underwater stereoscopic photography A portable camera jig for use by divers in making close-up, stereoscopic tographs of underwater surfaces with a single lens camera includes, in combination with a sheet metal frame, a clear water box for operation in turbid water and that will permit ill... | 03/04/1980 |
| 4063265 | Apparatus for taking stereoscopic pictures Methods and apparatus for aiding a photographer in determining, coordinating and adjusting numerous variables which bear on the quality of a stereoscopic picture employing a lenticular screen. The variables may include, depending upon the photographic met... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4040071 | Method and apparatus for making stereoscopic pictures The invention relates generally to stereo photography and particularly to a simple method and apparatus which enables an unskilled individual to produce three-dimensional stereoscopic pictures through the use of inexpensive, readily available cameras and ... | 08/02/1977 |
| 3960563 | Methods and apparatus for taking and composing stereoscopic pictures Methods and apparatus for aiding a photographer in determining, coordinating and adjusting numerous variables which bear on the quality of a stereoscopic picture employing a lenticular screen. The variables may include, depending upon the photographic met... | 06/01/1976 |
