Multi-axis camera surveillance apparatus

摘要

Remote usable surveillance apparatuses are provided with at least a single camera head and preferably with the ability to provide adjustment about one or more axis. The present invention also solves several other problems faced by designs with fixed (non-moveable) axis imaging systems. Those include but are not limited to supplying power to a camera head that tilts and rotates, particularly at a remote location. The ability of the user to interface with camera functions and setting using a tilting head, multiple power supplies and options built into a single housing without the addition of power cables or external jacks. The present invention provides a standalone concept without the aid of one or even more mounting apparatuses or devices which in turn sets it apart and creates a totally different multi-axis concept from prior art.

主权项

1. A remote self-contained surveillance apparatus, comprising:
a mounting device, the mounting device comprising a first battery compartment for containing batteries as a first power source, the mounting device also including engagement structure for mounting the mounting device at a desired remote location; a camera head that is movably connected with the mounting device by a hinge portion that permits adjustability of the camera head relative to the mounting device about at least a single axis, the camera head comprising a camera controller within the camera head for controlling an imaging device of the camera, and a presence sensor for determining the presence of an object within a field of view of the camera imaging device, and for controlling the camera imaging device to record an image based upon an activation by the presence sensor; wherein the camera controller, imaging device and presence sensor within the camera head are operatively electrically connected to battery terminals within the first battery compartment of the mounting device by a wiring harness so as to provide power to operate the camera controller and the imaging device from batteries as a first power source when provided within the first battery compartment and so that the camera head is fully operable from batteries as a first power source when provided within the first battery compartment, and further wherein the camera head can be changed in position relative to the mounting device by way of the hinge portion so that the camera head can be adjusted in position without changing the position of the first battery compartment.