US20070019949A1 - Stand apparatus for photographic uses - Google Patents
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- Stands and tripods are generally and often used in the photographic industries.
- the art discloses variations of stands and tripods.
- a tripod base is supported by a central column and three legs.
- each leg is adjustable and is connected to the center column by a connecting arm.
- tripods are used for supporting optical or photographic equipment, such as cameras, in a stable manner at a predetermined distance and height with respect to the subject viewed or photographed.
- the tripods known in the art have adjustable vertical lengths and can only support the photographic equipment that rests directly on top of the tripod.
- a telescopic stand having at least two legs, wherein each leg is slidable relative to one another, and has a locking mechanism so that each leg can be individually positioned, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,913,231.
- the art fails to disclose any apparatus that enables a photographic or optical device to be supported at a horizontal distance from the stand, more specifically, on an extension at an angle of ninety degrees from the stand.
- the art also fails to disclose any apparatus that provides a full axis of mobility for the optical device being supported by the stand.
- the lack of known art prevents a user from photographing a full circular range of an image.
- the present invention provides a stand which supports an optical or photographic device.
- the stand according to the invention is configured to support a camera suspended at a vertical and horizontal distance, generally perpendicular to the stand, to allow a user to photograph a full circular range of an image.
- the stand provides an adjustable vertical extension and an adjustable horizontal extension.
- the horizontal extension which may be telescopic is positioned at an angle of ninety degrees from the stand.
- a camera mount which is attached to the horizontal extension, is capable of attaching to several different devices, including any of various known cameras.
- a counter-weight may be disposed on the horizontal extension at an end distal to the camera mount end.
- a camera is attached to the camera mount and the stand permits a user to photograph 360 ⁇ 180 imagery according to a method such as described in U.S.
- the stand is comprised of a plurality of legs, like a tripod.
- a substantially vertical extension with a specified length that extends upward from the stand.
- a substantially horizontal extension that is attached at one end to the vertical extension.
- the horizontal extension extends at a substantially ninety degree angle from the vertical extension.
- a camera mount is attached to the far end of the horizontal extension, which attaches to any optical or photographic device, including a camera.
- the horizontal extension is attached to the vertical extension that permits the horizontal extension to be rotated 180° in either of two directions (i.e. the horizontal extension can be rotated in one direction or 180° in the opposite direction).
- a remote actuator permits a user to control the movements and mechanics of a photographic device via remote access.
- the photographic device is attached to the camera mount.
- a photographic device can be mounted at a horizontal and vertical distance from the stand.
- the photographic device can be positioned on the stand in different circular or angular orientations, allowing a user to photograph a first scene (e.g. upward) and rotated in the opposite direction to photograph a second scene (e.g. downward) so that a full 360 ⁇ 180 degree image can be obtained.
- FIG. 1 is a frontal view of an embodiment of the present invention
- a tripod stand configured in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated 100 .
- the number of legs with which the stand is equipped is irrelevant per se. Similar stands with two or more legs can be produced along with the use of the teaching given below.
- the illustrative embodiment of the stand apparatus 100 includes a tripod like structure 102 with three substantially similar legs, 101 a , 101 b and 101 c .
- the three legs 101 a , 101 b and 101 c are attached to a first joining structure 109 .
- a central column 111 is located in the center of the legs 101 a , 101 b , 101 c and is joined with the legs 101 a , 101 b , 101 c at the first joining structure 109 .
- An adjustable vertical rod 103 extends outward and upward from the joining structure 109 .
- the rod 103 can be adjusted in a variable range, ranging from 0 to 24 inches, for example, in order to raise or lower the vertical rod.
- the second joining structure 113 is used to secure a horizontal member 105 to the rod 103 .
- the horizontal member 105 extends at angle that is substantially ninety degrees from the vertical rod 103 .
- the second joining structure 113 can be in the form of a manually actuated clamp that permits the horizontal member to be moved (Arrow A), and fixed in different lateral positions. It should be appreciated that any of various actuators including manual or automated actuators (such as a linear actuator) could be used at the second joining structure for lateral movement and fixing of the horizontal member 105 . It should also be appreciated that lateral movement or extension of the horizontal member 105 may be effected by implementing the horizontal member 105 as a telescoping member.
- a camera mounting device 107 which is used to connect a camera or any of various other photographic devices to the horizontal rod 105 .
- a counter-weight disposed to help balance the stand apparatus.
- the second joining structure 113 may also configured to permit rotation of the horizontal member 105 .
- the horizontal member 105 can be rotated in a first direction (arrow B) and fixed so that the camera 108 is positioned to take a picture in a first position (e.g. an upward image).
- the horizontal member 105 can also be further rotated, for example in the opposite direction so that the camera 108 is fixed in position to take a picture in a second position (e.g. a downward image). This can be accomplished such as with a 90° rotational mount.
- an attachment or 90° rotational mount can be provided at the camera mount end of the member to facilitate positioning of the camera by rotation of the mount about an axis parallel to the horizontal member.
- mechanical features such as stops or detents or the like may be used to limit the rotation to permit accurately fixing the horizontal member in the appropriate radial orientation (i.e. upward or downward). It should also be appreciated that the lateral position of the horizontal member 105 may be selected so that a downward image does not capture aspects of the stand legs 101 a - 101 c.
- the camera or photographic device that is attached to the camera mount is controlled by a remote actuator (not shown).
- the remote actuator permits a user to control the camera's movements and mechanics via remote access.
- a user may remain a distance away from the stand and photographic device while taking photographs in a full circular range.
- the invention achieves many advantages, including the ability of the camera to be extended at a horizontal distance from the tripod and therefore has the ability to take photographs at any of various angles along the axis of the horizontal member 105 .
Abstract
An apparatus for photographic and/or optical equipment configured for use to obtain a full spherical photographic image. The apparatus includes a stand which has a plurality of legs, at least one substantially vertical extension extending upward from the stand, a substantially horizontal extension having a length, and a camera mount. The camera mount is attached to a second end of the substantially horizontal extension. The substantially horizontal extension is attached on a first end to the substantially vertical extension and extends at an angle of ninety degrees from the substantially vertical extension and can be laterally positioned and rotated in a manner relative to the vertical extension.
Description
- This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/700,701, filed on Jul. 19, 2005 and entitled System and Method of Creating Spherical Imagery from a Non-Rotating Camera, incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
- Stands and tripods are generally and often used in the photographic industries. The art discloses variations of stands and tripods. Generally, a tripod base is supported by a central column and three legs. In U.S. Pat. No. 6,092,770 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,824,319, each leg is adjustable and is connected to the center column by a connecting arm.
- It is also known in the art that tripods are used for supporting optical or photographic equipment, such as cameras, in a stable manner at a predetermined distance and height with respect to the subject viewed or photographed. The tripods known in the art have adjustable vertical lengths and can only support the photographic equipment that rests directly on top of the tripod.
- Additionally, the art discloses a telescopic stand having at least two legs, wherein each leg is slidable relative to one another, and has a locking mechanism so that each leg can be individually positioned, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,913,231.
- There are several limitations to the tripods and stands that are known in the art. For example, the art fails to disclose any apparatus that enables a photographic or optical device to be supported at a horizontal distance from the stand, more specifically, on an extension at an angle of ninety degrees from the stand. The art also fails to disclose any apparatus that provides a full axis of mobility for the optical device being supported by the stand. The lack of known art prevents a user from photographing a full circular range of an image.
- The present invention provides a stand which supports an optical or photographic device. The stand according to the invention is configured to support a camera suspended at a vertical and horizontal distance, generally perpendicular to the stand, to allow a user to photograph a full circular range of an image. The stand provides an adjustable vertical extension and an adjustable horizontal extension. The horizontal extension, which may be telescopic is positioned at an angle of ninety degrees from the stand. A camera mount, which is attached to the horizontal extension, is capable of attaching to several different devices, including any of various known cameras. A counter-weight may be disposed on the horizontal extension at an end distal to the camera mount end. In operation, a camera is attached to the camera mount and the stand permits a user to photograph 360×180 imagery according to a method such as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. ________, entitled Methods for Creating Spherical Imagery, filed Apr. 19, 2006, incorporated herein in its entirety.
- The stand is comprised of a plurality of legs, like a tripod. There is a substantially vertical extension with a specified length that extends upward from the stand. In addition, there is a substantially horizontal extension that is attached at one end to the vertical extension. The horizontal extension extends at a substantially ninety degree angle from the vertical extension. A camera mount is attached to the far end of the horizontal extension, which attaches to any optical or photographic device, including a camera. The horizontal extension is attached to the vertical extension that permits the horizontal extension to be rotated 180° in either of two directions (i.e. the horizontal extension can be rotated in one direction or 180° in the opposite direction).
- In another embodiment, a remote actuator permits a user to control the movements and mechanics of a photographic device via remote access. The photographic device is attached to the camera mount.
- Advantages of the present invention include that a photographic device can be mounted at a horizontal and vertical distance from the stand. The photographic device can be positioned on the stand in different circular or angular orientations, allowing a user to photograph a first scene (e.g. upward) and rotated in the opposite direction to photograph a second scene (e.g. downward) so that a full 360×180 degree image can be obtained.
- The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:
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FIG. 1 is a frontal view of an embodiment of the present invention - In the drawing of
FIG. 1 , a tripod stand, configured in accordance with the invention, is generally indicated 100. The number of legs with which the stand is equipped is irrelevant per se. Similar stands with two or more legs can be produced along with the use of the teaching given below. - The illustrative embodiment of the
stand apparatus 100 includes a tripod likestructure 102 with three substantially similar legs, 101 a, 101 b and 101 c. The threelegs 101 a, 101 b and 101 c are attached to afirst joining structure 109. A central column 111 is located in the center of thelegs 101 a, 101 b, 101 c and is joined with thelegs 101 a, 101 b, 101 c at thefirst joining structure 109. An adjustablevertical rod 103 extends outward and upward from thejoining structure 109. Therod 103 can be adjusted in a variable range, ranging from 0 to 24 inches, for example, in order to raise or lower the vertical rod. - At the top of the
rod 103, there is asecond joining structure 113, which is used to secure ahorizontal member 105 to therod 103. Thehorizontal member 105 extends at angle that is substantially ninety degrees from thevertical rod 103. Thesecond joining structure 113 can be in the form of a manually actuated clamp that permits the horizontal member to be moved (Arrow A), and fixed in different lateral positions. It should be appreciated that any of various actuators including manual or automated actuators (such as a linear actuator) could be used at the second joining structure for lateral movement and fixing of thehorizontal member 105. It should also be appreciated that lateral movement or extension of thehorizontal member 105 may be effected by implementing thehorizontal member 105 as a telescoping member. At the end of thehorizontal rod 105 distal to the second joining structure 18 is acamera mounting device 107 which is used to connect a camera or any of various other photographic devices to thehorizontal rod 105. At an end of thehorizontal member 105 distal to thecamera mounting device 107 there may be a counter-weight disposed to help balance the stand apparatus. - The
second joining structure 113 may also configured to permit rotation of thehorizontal member 105. Thehorizontal member 105 can be rotated in a first direction (arrow B) and fixed so that thecamera 108 is positioned to take a picture in a first position (e.g. an upward image). Thehorizontal member 105 can also be further rotated, for example in the opposite direction so that thecamera 108 is fixed in position to take a picture in a second position (e.g. a downward image). This can be accomplished such as with a 90° rotational mount. It should be appreciated that rather than rotation of the entire horizontal member, an attachment or 90° rotational mount can be provided at the camera mount end of the member to facilitate positioning of the camera by rotation of the mount about an axis parallel to the horizontal member. - In a preferred implementation, mechanical features such as stops or detents or the like may be used to limit the rotation to permit accurately fixing the horizontal member in the appropriate radial orientation (i.e. upward or downward). It should also be appreciated that the lateral position of the
horizontal member 105 may be selected so that a downward image does not capture aspects of the stand legs 101 a-101 c. - In another embodiment of the invention, the camera or photographic device that is attached to the camera mount is controlled by a remote actuator (not shown). The remote actuator permits a user to control the camera's movements and mechanics via remote access. In this embodiment, a user may remain a distance away from the stand and photographic device while taking photographs in a full circular range.
- The invention achieves many advantages, including the ability of the camera to be extended at a horizontal distance from the tripod and therefore has the ability to take photographs at any of various angles along the axis of the
horizontal member 105. - The illustrative embodiments, implementations and examples herein are meant to be illustrative and not limiting. The present invention has been described by way of example, and modifications and variations of the exemplary embodiments will suggest themselves to skilled artisans in this field without departing from the spirit of the invention. Features and characteristics of the above-described embodiments may be used in combination. The preferred embodiments are merely illustrative and should not be considered restrictive in any way.
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1. A stand comprising:
a plurality of legs;
at least one substantially vertical extension extending upward from said stand;
a joining structure disposed at one end of the at least one vertical extension;
a substantially horizontal extension having a length, said substantially horizontal extension being attached on a first end to said substantially vertical extension by said joining structure, said horizontal extension extending at an angle of substantially ninety degrees from said substantially vertical extension; and
a camera mount disposal at a second end of said substantially horizontal extension distal to said joining structure and said at least one vertical extension.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the joining structure is configured to permit lateral movement of said horizontal extension.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of legs is a tripod comprising three substantially similar legs.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said substantially vertical extension extends upward and is adjustable in a range.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said range of adjustment is 0 to 24 inches.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said joining structure permits rotation of said horizontal extension from a first position to a second position.
7. An apparatus for obtaining upward and downward photographic images comprising:
a first attaching means between a stand and a substantially vertical extension, said first attaching means configured for movement of said vertical extension relative to said stand;
a second attaching means between said substantially vertical extension and a substantially horizontal extension, said second attaching means configured for at least one of lateral movement of said horizontal extension relative to said vertical extension and rotary movement of said horizontal extension; and
a third attaching means disposal between said substantially horizontal extension and a camera mount disposal on said substantially horizontal extension.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said third attaching means is disposed at an end of the horizontal extension and permits rotation of the camera mount about an axis substantially parallel to the horizontal member.
9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said substantially vertical extension further comprises an adjusting means adjustable in a range.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said adjusting means comprises a range of adjustment of 0 to 24 inches.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said camera further comprises an actuating means.
12. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said second attaching means includes an automated mechanism for moving the horizontal member relative to the vertical member.
13. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said substantially horizontal extension is a telescoping member that is of variable length.
14. The apparatus of claim 7 , further including a counter-weight disposed on said substantially horizontal extension at an end distal to the camera mount.
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