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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980770 | Camera manipulation device A camera manipulation device comprising a plate having a top surface, a mounting element for securing a camera to the top surface of the plate, a handle for a user to hold the camera manipulation device and two or more connector elements for connecting the handle to... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7922401 | Camera rig with center-of-gravity correction system A camera rig with a center-of-gravity correction system, which includes an adjustable shoulder platform, a camera platform connected to the shoulder platform, and an abdominal support system connected to the camera platform. The camera platform is vertically, horizo... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7909520 | Telescopic viewing device A viewing device comprising: a handheld telescopic rod; a camera attached at a first end of the rod; and an output device mounted on a bottom half of the rod when fully extended, at an end opposite to the first end, the output device displaying images transmitted by... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7637674 | Image pickup apparatus An image pickup apparatus, comprising: a lens unit, a grip unit which can be attached and detached to/from the lens unit and forms all or a part of a grip when photographing, a guiding member which... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7621681 | Handlebar support apparatus A fully adjustable, handlebar support apparatus is readily attachable to a hand held video or still camera or to another support device, such as a monopod or tripod and includes a flexible, articulating handle which may be grasped by the camera operator and selectiv... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7549807 | Camera bracket A camera bracket is disclosed which facilitates movement of a camera and its field from the horizontal to the vertical position and maintains the center of the camera lens in exactly the same in relationship to all objects, such as the sun, as long as the photograph... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7513700 | Image element identifier A method for providing positioning information related to image information presentation for a portable communication device, includes providing first image information to be presented (202), obtaining the first image information by the portable communication... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7494291 | Portable camera support A portable camera support that includes a handle and a first support member attached to the handle. The first support member is attached to the handle such that the first support member rotates relative to the handle in a first plane. The portable camera support fur... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7458736 | Harness system for attaching camera to user A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for att... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7434776 | Mounting method and system A method and system are disclosed, may include a mounting device for a piece of equipment having an accessory receptacle. The mounting device may include at least two arms connected together providing at least two rotation axes, a mounting stud for mating with the a... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7372502 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base for supporting a camera; a first support member for placement on a user's shoulder which has an adjustable rod attachable to the rear of the base; and a second support member for placement at or near a user's waist which has a first... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7362888 | Living-body detecting apparatus and method, and authenticating apparatus having living-body detecting function The present invention provides an authenticating apparatus for employing a living-body such as, for example, a fingerprint and a palm print, thereby to make personal authentication, and for purpose of allowing a detection as to whether or not a subject is a living-b... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7336980 | Outer decorative cover for attachment to a wireless communication device including a printed circuit board and an associated light source mounted in an interior of the wireless device An illuminated decorative cover for a device, and a cellular telephone having such a cover. The illuminated decorative cover includes a cover member having an inner surface and an outer surface, an optical fiber member having an input end and having a side surface a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7318678 | Self locking ergonomic support assembly for optical devices A support assembly for supporting an optical recording device about an operator includes a shaft having a first distal end for mounting the optical recording device, and a second distal end for bearing against the back of the operator. A friction plate arm is slidab... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314320 | Extendable pivot shaft mechanism, and an extendable pivot shaft mechanism of a camera for pivoting a rotatable grip to a camera body An extendable pivot shaft mechanism of a camera includes two concentric cylindrical members fixed to a camera body and a rotatable grip, respectively; an advancing/retreating lock control member supported by one of the concentric cylindrical members and linearly mov... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293924 | Shoulder mounted support assembly to hold camera or camcorder A lightweight collapsible, shoulder mounted camera support assembly for carrying a camcorder or camera and holding the same steady during operation has a front and rear portion for mounting a battery to counterbalance the weight of the camera or camcorder mounted on... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7286753 | Image capturing apparatus An image capturing apparatus includes an image capturing device for generating image data, a line-of-sight-direction/angular velocity detecting portion for detecting biological information, such as the direction of a line of sight of a photographer or the angular ve... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7274949 | Image communication system Transmission and receiving of image data recorded on a digital still camera to and from a server are controlled by a portable telephone set. At the time of transmission, communication between the portable telephone set and the digital still camera and communication ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7273321 | Harness system for attaching camera to user A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for att... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7257322 | Photographic strobe diffuser A strobe diffuser attachment for a camera, includes a diffuser body adapted for attachment to a camera, a pair of spaced diffuser lenses mounted in the diffuser body and adapted to be located in front of a range of different integral strobe locations for a camera at... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244070 | Camera holder and methods A portable device for stabilizing an arm or hand of a person. The device includes a stabilizer shaft having a peripheral section and a mating section, a stabilizer coupled with the peripheral section of the stabilizer shaft and configured to engage the arm or hand o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7217044 | Camera system A camera system having a pole, camera mount assembly and an actuator. The camera mount assembly mounts to the pole and includes a pole base, camera base, link, tendon and spring. The pole base connects to the pole and the camera base connects to the camera. The link... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204650 | Accessory assembly for photographic equipment An embodiment of the invention is an accessory to hold a photographic equipment. The accessory includes an attachment assembly and an object. The attachment assembly attaches to the photographic equipment. The object is coupled to the attachment assembly to allow a ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7191923 | Portable equipment support An articulated equipment support includes a pair of elongated support bars, arranged in fixed, spaced-apart relationship, and having their opposite ends joined respectively by a top cross rod and a bottom cross rod. Pivot pins join the opposite ends of the rods to t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7194204 | Photographic firearm apparatus and method A telescopic firearm scope/sight which is fully integrated with a compact digital camera, and which has size, shape and weight characteristics that are substantially the same as those of a conventional, camera-less telescopic scope, is used to photograph a target pr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7137220 | Scope and trigger system for a rifle A collimating scope for attachment to a rifle such that the scope has an objective lens that is positioned above the barrel of the rifle and an ocular lens that is below the barrel of the rifle and that is proximate the opening of the barrel. A grip extends downward... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128354 | Apparatus for supporting a video camera An apparatus for supporting a video camera includes a camera mounting bracket, a front handle assembly and a rear handle assembly. The camera mounting bracket has an L-shaped profile and includes a handle mounting shelf and a camera mounting shelf. The camera mounti... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128419 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with improved handle module A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach. The system can include a handle module that incorporates, for example, an axially and rotationally moveable grip and a proximal h... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7097368 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base with an aperture in front and in back, and in alignment with one other. A shoulder support, removably attachable to the base, has an adjustable rod extending forward of it with a detent at its distal end. The adjustable rod inserts ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7048453 | Camera actuator A camera actuator having a main body, camera support, camera link, push arm and actuator cable. The main body rotatably mounts to a pole. The camera support extends from the front of the main body. The camera support is adapted to rotatably receive a camera. The cam... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033088 | Camera rig According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a camera rig suitable for handheld use comprising a frame and means to attach a camera inside of said frame. The present invention therefore provides a mobile support for a camera, such as a digi... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7027097 | Support for hand held camera A hand held stabilizer support for hand held cameras comprises a first frame having a hand grip and a pivot mount spaced from the hand grip; a second frame pivotally mounted to the first frame at the pivot mount, and a camera mount on the second frame disposed below... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017873 | Portable stand Portable stand, in particular a portable stand for holding and supporting video cameras, photo-cameras and other optical recording devices, consisting of an oblong basic body; a lower handle mounted to the lower end of the basic body by a first holding element, wher... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000879 | Camera stabilizer A camera stabilizer having a base onto which a camera is mountable. Two support members attach to the base by adjustable rods on each support member. A leveling device on the stabilizer permits a user to obtain a horizontally true picture. A mirror on the stabilizer... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6999797 | Handle grip for a mobile terminal The present invention relates generally to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal such as a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal that can be easily secured to and removed from a... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6994436 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with improved front end assemblies A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more bea... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6988802 | Operator supported remote camera positioning and control system with variable cross-sectional flexural rigidity A remote camera positioning and control system is disclosed that permits a sole operator to use and support a camera out of arm's reach. Various features of such a remote camera positioning and control system are disclosed. The positioner can include one or more bea... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6955484 | Harness system for attaching camera to user A configurable wrist or arm worn camera harness (1a) that facilitates convenient carry, access, and secure use of a camera during participation in a physical activity. Camera harness (1a) is comprised of an adjustable strap system for att... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6942400 | Image pickup apparatus with mechanism for stably holding image pickup apparatus This invention relates to an image pickup apparatus having a stable holding mechanism which can pivot through a predetermined amount to switch between two predetermined positions in using and repositing states, and enables stable phototaking operation. The image pic... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6937819 | Optical viewing system and adaptor therefor An optical viewing system includes first, second and third image modifying devices together with an adaptor assembly for connecting the image modifying devices together. The adaptor assembly has first and second clamping portions. The first clamping portion is conne... | 08/30/2005 |
