FRONT-PIVOT, MOTORIZED PAN-TILT CAMERA

摘要

Various embodiments provide for a front-pivot, pan-tilt-zoom camera designed to fit into an opening formed in a chain-link fence to enable video recording and photography of activities through the narrow opening in the fence. In some embodiments, the camera can be mounted to the chain-link fence and allow remote operation of the motorized pan and tilt control as well as zoom, focus, exposure and other common camera features. The pan and tilt mechanism pivots the imaging device in the camera around an axis of rotation in front of the imaging device which allows the field of view of the imaging device to be changed while remaining inserted into the fence opening.

主权项

1. An front-pivot motorized pan-tilt camera, comprising:
a camera device, surrounded by a bezel, configured to be inserted into an opening formed by a chain-link fence, wherein the bezel is in contact with the chain-link fence; a mounting assembly, affixed to the camera device, configured to attach to the chain-link fence using a plurality of straps, wherein the mounting assembly attaches to a side of the chain-link fence opposite a side of the chain-link fence associated with a field of view of an imaging device in the camera device; and a pointing mechanism configured to pan and tilt the imaging device within the camera device so that the field of view can be adjusted, wherein the camera device remains stationary within the opening of the chain-link fence.