Portable camera and wiring harness

• US 20060055786A1
• Filed: 09/30/2005
• Published: 03/16/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: V.I.O., Inc. (Superior Drilling Products, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Viosport
• Inventors: Ollila, David J.
• Application Number:
  US11/239,896
• Publication Number:
  US 20060055786A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/207.990
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/50 Constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 Housings

Abstract

A communication system and device, such as wiring harness for a portable point-of-view camera includes a power cord, a recording cord and a camera cord and other devices to facilitate receipt, transference, or recordation of communication signals and information. The three cords may be mutually interconnected and can be respectively joined with a power source, a recording device, and a camera. A microphone or other devices may be integrated into or associated with the wiring harness or the camera. The technology may be directed to, for example, activities such as law enforcement operations; military operations; and counter-terrorism measures and operations.

Claims

1. A communication system comprising:

a camera for receiving an image and for generating a video signal; and

a wiring harness having;

at least one cable for interconnection with the camera or a preselected device, the at least one cable capable of transmitting the video signal, an audio signal, or power.

2. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the camera further comprises:

a POV camera;

a still camera;

a density neutral filter;

a zoom lens;

a telephoto lens;

or

a wide-angle lens.

3. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the camera further comprises a first device for receiving waves from the electromagnetic spectrum.

4. The communication system of claim 3, wherein the waves are invisible waves.

5. The communication system of claim 3, wherein the waves are infrared waves.

6. The communication system of claim 1, further comprising a display device, the display device in communication with the camera, the display device for receiving the video signal and displaying an image.

7. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the at least one cable of the wiring harness further comprises:

a camera cable for interconnection with the camera, the camera cable capable of transmitting the video signal, the audio signal, or the power;

a recording cable for interconnection with a recording device, the recording cable capable transmitting the video signal, the audio signal, or the power;

or

a power cable for interconnection with a power supply, the power cable capable of transmitting the power from the supply.

8. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the wiring harness further comprises no more than three connectors for forming at least one interconnection associated with the at least one cable.

9. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the wiring harness further comprises:

an extension cable;

a power splitter;

or

an adapter.

10. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the wiring harness further comprises a microphone in communication with the at least one cable, the microphone for capturing the audio signal.

11. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the at least one cable further comprises an audio-visual cable for transferring an audio signal and a visual signal to the preselected device.

12. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the preselected device further comprises:

the recording device;

the power source;

a mounting device;

eyewear;

headgear;

an earpiece;

a remote control;

a heads-up device;

a display device;

a wired transmission device;

or

a wireless transmission device.

13. A communication system comprising:

a camera for receiving an image and for providing a video signal;

a mounting device mechanically associated with the camera; and

a wiring harness having;

at least one cable for interconnection with the camera or a preselected device, the at least one cable capable of transmitting the video signal, an audio signal, or power.

14. The communication system of claim 13 wherein the mounting device further comprises:

a military and law enforcement mounting device;

a universal mount;

a goggle mount;

a double hook and loop mount;

a right angle hook and loop mount;

an adhesive mount;

a dual suction cup;

a stationary mount;

a headstrap mount;

a flex mount;

a clamper pod mount;

an ultra clamp;

a super suction mount;

a personal effect;

a brooch;

a button;

a lapel pin;

clothing;

or

a strap.

15. The communication system of claim 13 further comprising eyewear.

16. The communication system of claim 15, wherein the eyewear further comprises:

glasses;

sunglasses;

military eyewear;

recreational eyewear;

goggles;

protective eyewear;

safety eyewear;

scuba eyewear;

or

underwater eyewear.

17. The communication system of claim 15, wherein the eyewear further comprises:

a wireless transmission device;

or

a wired transmission device.

18. The communication system of claim 13, further comprising a heads-up device.

19. The communication system of claim 13, further comprising:

a panning device associated with the camera;

a smart card associated with the camera;

the wiring harness;

or the preselected device;

a display device for displaying an image;

or

at least one software module associated with the camera;

the wiring harness;

or the preselected device.

20. The communication system of claim 13, further comprising at least one accessory.

21. A communication system comprising:

a camera for receiving an image and generating a video signal;

a mounting device mechanically associated with the camera;

a wiring harness in communication with the camera, the wiring harness having;

at least one cable for receiving and for transferring;

a video signal;

an audio signal;

an audio-video signal; and

a power signal;

a recording device in communication with the wiring harness, the recording device for receiving and recording the video signal, the audio signal, or the audio-video signal; and

a power source in communication with the wiring harness, the power source for generating power.

22. The communication system of claim 21, wherein the power source further comprises:

a battery;

a rechargeable battery pack;

a power supply;

a charging unit;

or

a cigarette lighter power cord.

23. The communication system of claim 21, further comprising a tool kit or a mount kit.

24. The communication system of claim 21, further comprising a display device or a heads-up device for displaying an image associated with the video signal.

25. The communication system of claim 21, wherein the camera further comprises:

a point-of-view camera;

or

a still camera.

26. A wiring harness for interconnection with at least one preselected device, the wiring harness comprising:

a camera cable for transferring a video signal, an audio signal, or an audio-video signal;

a recording cable in communication with the camera cable, the recording cable for transferring the video signal, the audio signal, or the audio-video signal; and

a power cable in communication with the camera cable or the recording cable, the power cable for transferring power.

27. The wiring harness of claim 26, further comprising three or fewer connectors mechanically associated with the camera cable, the recording cable, or the power cable, the three or fewer connectors for interconnectivity between at least one cable and the at least one preselected device.

28. The wiring harness of claim 26, further comprising the at least one preselected device.

29. The wiring harness of claim 26, wherein the at least one preselected device further comprises a predetermined profile.

30. The wiring harness of claim 26 wherein the at least one preselected device further comprises:

a camera associated with the camera cable;

a recording device associated with the recording cable; and

a power source associated with the power cable.

31. The wiring harness of claim 26 further comprising:

a communication signal for providing information;

a wiring harness for transferring the communication signal; and

at least one device for sending the communication signal to the wiring harness or for receiving the communication signal from the wiring harness.

32. The wiring harness of claim 31, wherein the communication signal further comprises:

a video signal;

an audio signal;

a power signal;

or

a modulated data signal.

33. The wiring harness of claim 31, wherein the wiring harness further comprises at least one communication link for transferring the communication signal.

34. The wiring harness of claim 31, wherein the at least one device further comprises:

a camera;

a recording device;

a power source;

a mounting device;

a peripheral device;

or

an accessory.