Apparatus, system and method for tracking subject with still or video camera
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1. A system for a user to record by video action at an event at an event location while being able to watch substantially continuously the event comprising:
- a. a camera with mechanized zoom, pan and tilt to allow two-degree freedom of movement adjustment of aiming direction, and field of view and zoom adjustment;
b. a manually operated control operatively connected to the camera to control zoom, pan, tilt, and field of view adjustment;
c. a correlation between the manually operated control and the camera to allow;
i. correlative touch and feel control of the camera to track the action during recording of the event without material disruption or obstruction of the user'"'"'s view of the event; and
ii. provide audible or tactile feedback to the user under one or more conditions where said one or more conditions comprises one or more of;
1. control of the camera outside a predefined area associated with the event or the event location;
2. loss of tracking the action at the event at the event location.
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Abstract
An apparatus, method, and system for controlling camera aiming and operation through a convenient and intuitive interface using correlative touch and feel, which allows a camera operator to primarily pay attention to a game or event, while simultaneously controlling a still or video camera in three control dimensions, with a high degree of accuracy or quality.
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1. A system for a user to record by video action at an event at an event location while being able to watch substantially continuously the event comprising:
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a. a camera with mechanized zoom, pan and tilt to allow two-degree freedom of movement adjustment of aiming direction, and field of view and zoom adjustment; b. a manually operated control operatively connected to the camera to control zoom, pan, tilt, and field of view adjustment; c. a correlation between the manually operated control and the camera to allow; i. correlative touch and feel control of the camera to track the action during recording of the event without material disruption or obstruction of the user'"'"'s view of the event; and ii. provide audible or tactile feedback to the user under one or more conditions where said one or more conditions comprises one or more of; 1. control of the camera outside a predefined area associated with the event or the event location; 2. loss of tracking the action at the event at the event location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A kit for a user to record by photograph or video an event at an event location while being able to watch substantially continuously the event comprising:
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a. a camera with mechanized zoom, pan and tilt to allow two-degree freedom of movement adjustment of aiming direction and field of view and zoom adjustment; b. a touch screen comprising a manually operated control operatively connected to the camera to control at least zoom, pan and tilt; c. software providing a correlation between the manually operated control and pan, tilt, and zoom of the camera to allow correlative touch and feel control of the camera to allow the user to adjust the camera during recording of the event without material disruption or obstruction of the user'"'"'s view of the event; and d. one or more overlays for the touch screen, said overlays having custom sizes or shapes based at least in part on the event or the event location and which restrict touch and feel control to predefined locations when said one or more overlays are placed on the touch screen.
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