Closed circuit video magnification system
First Claim
1. A closed circuit video magnification system for use by a viewer being vision impaired, including, a platform base, said platform base provided for resting upon a stable surface during usage of the system, a platen mounted upon the base and provided for shifting relative to the base in both the lateral and depth dimensions, structural arms connecting approximate the back edge of the base and normally extending upwardly therefrom during usage, a video screen mounted approximate the upper end of said structural arms, and capable of being manipulated into an upright position, to allow for its ease of observance by the vision impaired user, linkage also extending upwardly from the approximate back edge of the base, said linkage capable of mounting a video camera normally for use in video recording any materials rested upon the shiftable platen and for projecting onto the television screen to facilitate its viewing by the user, circuitry provided for video recording any of said materials resting upon the shiftable platen, and for processing the detected signals for projection onto the video screen, said circuitry provided for magnification of the displayed materials to facilitate viewing of the televised materials by the vision impaired user, and said video screen and television camera capable of being collapsed into a contiguous location relative to the shiftable platen to allow for the system to be condensed, as during non-usage and storage.
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Abstract
A closed circuit video magnification system, incorporates a base, upon which the operating components of this system mount, a platform mounted upon the base for shiftable movement both laterally and depth-wise, in the X-Y directions, pivotal mount a LCD screen for projection and viewing of any matter scanned upon the shiftable platform, or of any other images that are detected and picked up by the miniature camera, also incorporated into the structure of this system. The miniature camera is also mounted upon shiftable arms, for scanning downwardly towards the platform, or which can be pivoted vertically, or circularly, in order to view any scene provided in the surrounding area, and which is capable of being picked up by the lens of the camera, for processing and projecting onto the screen, for viewing by the handicapped person. Controls are provided for regulating the amplification, reduction of size, brightness, and contrast, in addition to its on/off control.
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- 1. A closed circuit video magnification system for use by a viewer being vision impaired, including, a platform base, said platform base provided for resting upon a stable surface during usage of the system, a platen mounted upon the base and provided for shifting relative to the base in both the lateral and depth dimensions, structural arms connecting approximate the back edge of the base and normally extending upwardly therefrom during usage, a video screen mounted approximate the upper end of said structural arms, and capable of being manipulated into an upright position, to allow for its ease of observance by the vision impaired user, linkage also extending upwardly from the approximate back edge of the base, said linkage capable of mounting a video camera normally for use in video recording any materials rested upon the shiftable platen and for projecting onto the television screen to facilitate its viewing by the user, circuitry provided for video recording any of said materials resting upon the shiftable platen, and for processing the detected signals for projection onto the video screen, said circuitry provided for magnification of the displayed materials to facilitate viewing of the televised materials by the vision impaired user, and said video screen and television camera capable of being collapsed into a contiguous location relative to the shiftable platen to allow for the system to be condensed, as during non-usage and storage.
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