WO2013155207A1 - Système et procédé pour un téléprompteur à intégration élevée - Google Patents

Système et procédé pour un téléprompteur à intégration élevée Download PDF

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WO2013155207A1
WO2013155207A1 PCT/US2013/036012 US2013036012W WO2013155207A1 WO 2013155207 A1 WO2013155207 A1 WO 2013155207A1 US 2013036012 W US2013036012 W US 2013036012W WO 2013155207 A1 WO2013155207 A1 WO 2013155207A1
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Richard Bush
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Bdl Autoscript Inc.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04N—PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION
    • H04N5/00—Details of television systems
    • H04N5/222—Studio circuitry; Studio devices; Studio equipment
    • H04N5/2222—Prompting

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  • the present invention relates to a system and method for displaying information on a video monitor. More particularly, but not by way of limitation, the present invention relates to a teleprompter which provides a first display on-axis with the camera lens and a second display off the axis of the camera lens but still highly visible to a subject of the camera.
  • Teleprompters are well known in the art. Generally speaking teleprompters attach to a camera and provide a display on-axis with the camera lens. Such devices are used to provide on-air talent with scrolling text, or a script, so that the talent can read the text while looking into the camera lens.
  • a camera In a typical studio environment a camera is likely mounted to a pedestal-style camera support with a robotic pan/tilt head.
  • the prompter is typically mounted so that the prompter moves with the camera to remain in front of the camera lens.
  • a second monitor sometimes referred to as an "on-air monitor," may be provided, typically below the prompter, to provide additional information to the talent.
  • the second monitor may provide an indication of the image produced by the camera, the video actually being broadcast, notes from a producer, or any other video information which may be helpful to the talent.
  • the cost of a pedestal and robotic control head are directly affected by the amount of weight a user expects to be supported. This would include the weight of the camera, prompter, any camera accessories, and the cabling for: powering the camera, prompter, and accessories; delivering video information from the camera; receiving video for the prompter; and control signals for the robotic systems.
  • factors considered by a consumer of teleprompter include: the weight of the prompter system; the size of the prompter system; power consumption of the prompter; and the complexity of integrating the prompter with other production equipment.
  • the inventive teleprompter includes: a housing; a reflective surface mountable in front of a camera lens such that the lens views an image beyond the reflective surface; a first display enclosed in the housing and directed toward the reflective surface such that the image on display is reflected from the reflective surface along the axis of the lens; a second monitor pivotally attached to the housing such that in a first position the monitor may be nested against the housing and in a second position the monitor may be aimed toward the subject of the camera.
  • the axis of the lens is the imaginary line that defines the center of the field of view of the lens.
  • the first display may be pivotably attached to the housing and the second display supported from and/or enclosed in the housing.
  • the first display would be pivotable between at least a first position where it is nested against the housing and at least a second position where it is capable of directing an image toward the reflective surface such that the image on display is reflected from the reflective surface.
  • This second position will most commonly be along the axis of the camera lens and toward the subject of the camera.
  • the second display would most commonly be positioned so that an image displayed/projected by the second monitor/display is visible to the subject of the camera.
  • the inventive prompter further includes circuitry to drive both monitors. By eliminating circuitry which would be duplicated with separate monitors, the weight, size, power consumption, and complexity of the prompter system may be further improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 shows the inventive highly integrated prompter system in its general environment.
  • FIG. 2 provides a perspective view the inventive prompter in a closed configuration.
  • FIG. 3 provides a perspective view from the back of the inventive prompter showing the prompter in a partially opened configuration.
  • FIG. 4 provides a perspective view, generally from the front, of the inventive prompter in an opened configuration.
  • FIG. 5 provides a perspective view, generally from the back, of the inventive prompter in the opened configuration.
  • FIG. 6 provides a perspective view, generally from the right side, of the inventive prompter in the opened configuration.
  • the inventive teleprompter system 100 is shown in its general environment in FIG. 1.
  • prompter 100 is mounted to, or proximate to, a camera 102, which is in turn mounted to a pan/tilt head 104, which is further mounted to a support 106, in this case a pedestal-style support.
  • a support 106 in this case a pedestal-style support.
  • pan/tilt units and pedestals are robotic in nature, reducing the need for cameramen.
  • camera 102 is typically equipped with a viewfinder or monitor 108.
  • the inventive prompter 100 comprises: a hood 1 10; a reflective surface 1 12 housed in hood 110; a housing 1 14; a display 116 housed in housing 1 14 and directed toward the reflective surface 112 such that images produced by display 1 16 are visible directly in front of the lens of camera 102; and an on-air monitor 1 18 attached to housing 114 such that display 1 18 is directly viewable in front of camera 102.
  • a subject in front of the camera can see the information presented on display 1 16, preferably text, while looking directly into the camera 102.
  • Mounting hardware 150 secures prompter 100 to the camera such that the displays 1 16 and 1 18 provide images in a convenient method.
  • prompter 100 may further include a display 120 which shows a camera number to aid the subject of production staff.
  • display 120 may be capable of selectively changing color, or selective display so that the active camera can be clearly indicated to the talent and production staff.
  • prompter 100 further includes an indicator 122 capable of selective illumination, which can also be used to indicate when a particular camera is active.
  • the inventive teleprompter 100 includes a closed position wherein on-air display 118 can be folded underneath housing 1 14.
  • the closed position allows prompter 100 to take on a very compact profile for shipping, storage, handling, and the like.
  • prompter 100 can be used in the closed position, with images displayed on display 1 18.
  • prompter 100 includes a switch (not shown), or other sensing means, to indicate the prompter is in the closed position so that display 1 18 can be powered-off to reduce the electrical power required to operate the system.
  • Prompter 100 also further comprises switches 124 which may be used to select options, configure prompter 100, select input sources, etc., as well as power-on indicator 130 to indicate prompter 100 is operational.
  • display 1 18 could also be directed at a lower reflective surface from the closed position if so desired. It should also be understood that in an alternate embodiment the on-air display could be fixed in the housing and the prompter display pivotable with respect to the housing. With reference to FIGS. 3 & 4, on-air monitor 1 18 can be folded downward towards the open position when a forward-facing on-air monitor is desired. Hinges 126 and 128 facilitate folding of display 118 between the open position and the closed position. As best seen in FIG. 3, prompter 100 also includes BNC-style connectors 132 for receiving video signals and a 15 -pin D-sub connector 134 likewise for receiving video signals.
  • Prompter 100 may be powered from an AC source through IEC connector 136 or from a DC power source via XLR connector 138.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 provide views from the back of prompter 100 in the open configuration.
  • on-air display 118 comprises an LCD monitor which, by its very nature, is very thin, thus allowing prompter 100 to take on a compact form when in the closed position.
  • hinges 126 and 128, may be of a type that slightly lowers display 1 18 as it is unfolded so that when in the fully open position, the top 140 of on-air display 118 lies immediately adjacent to, and flush with, the front 144 of housing 114.
  • housing 114 encloses circuitry associated with providing power to both displays 1 16 and 1 18 as well as circuitry for displaying images on each monitor.
  • circuitry which would be duplicates if displays 116 and 1 18 were housed separately can be eliminated.
  • a single mount 150 FIG. 1
  • FIG. 1 the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objects and attain the ends and advantages mentioned above as well as those inherent therein.

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La présente invention concerne un téléprompteur devant être utilisé avec une caméra pour capturer une image d'un sujet. Le téléprompteur comprend un boîtier, une surface réfléchissante, un premier écran et un second écran. La surface réfléchissante peut être montée devant l'objectif de la caméra. L'objectif de la caméra peut capturer l'image du sujet au-delà de la surface réfléchissante/à travers celle-ci. Un premier écran est renfermé dans le boîtier et peut orienter une image. Un second écran est fixé pivotant au boîtier et peut orienter une image. Un parmi le premier écran ou le second écran oriente une image vers la surface réfléchissante de sorte que l'image soit réfléchie par la surface réfléchissante le long de l'axe de l'objectif. L'autre parmi le premier écran ou le second écran est fixé pivotant au boîtier et peut être pivoté entre une position où il est niché contre le boîtier et une position dans laquelle l'image est orientée vers le sujet de la caméra.
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