IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

Image capturing systems and methods of capturing images, especially in contact prone environments are provided. The image capturing systems includes an optical sensor and output device adapted to receive the electrical signals from optical sensor and transmit a corresponding signal, and a housing retaining the optical sensor and the output device. The housing is adapted to mount to a surface, for example, inside or on top of a helmet, and includes a low profile above the surface and a footprint in contact with the surface. The size of the footprint is selected whereby and impact loads on the housing are minimized or attenuated before being transmitted to the surface to which the housing is mounted. The invention is uniquely applicable to head gear mounting, but may be used on a broad range of article and a broad range of fields.

主权项

1. An image capturing system comprising:
at least one optical sensor adapted to receive optical images and convert the optical images to electrical signals corresponding to the optical images; an output device adapted to receive the electrical signals from the at least one optical sensor and transmit a signal corresponding to the optical images to a receiver; and a housing adapted to retain the least one optical sensor and the output device, the housing adapted to mount to a surface; wherein the housing comprises a footprint at least partially in contact with the surface; and Wherein at least one of a size of the footprint and a surface interface material is selected to distribute a force on the housing through the footprint to attenuate a force transmitted to the surface through the housing.