Surveillance System And Associated Methods of Use

• US 20140015981A1
• Filed: 07/11/2013
• Published: 01/16/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cyclops Technology Group, LLC
• Original Assignee: Cyclops Technology Group, LLC
• Inventors: Dietl, Robert Sebastian
• Granted Patent: US 11,228,733 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/159
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19619 Details of casing
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19632 Camera support structures, e.g. attachment means, poles
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/50 Constructional details
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/51 Housings
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/661 Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/90 Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/18 Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/181 for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources

Abstract

A remote observation or surveillance device for simultaneous 360 degree imaging comprising a housing defining an internal chamber wherein each side wall includes a viewing window, a means for mounting having a slot, configuration of slots, track or combination thereof, a plurality of camera mounting brackets slidably and/or adjustably affixed to the mounting means through the slot or track, each bracket being adjustably affixed to a camera, wherein the cameras are configured to provide simultaneous 360 degree live or recorded imaging. The cameras can be configured to provide any combination of viewing angles and degrees of magnification or zoom. The device may also comprise a processor or server in operable communication with the cameras, which is configured to control the cameras and/or store and archive video, imaging, and/or audio data.

Claims

1. A device for surveillance imaging approximately 360 degrees comprising:

a housing defining an internal chamber and including a viewing window on each side wall, wherein the internal chamber of the housing comprises,

(a) a means for mounting an electronic component, wherein the mounting means includes a slot, configuration of slots, track or combination thereof;

(b) a plurality of camera mounting brackets comprising one end having a camera mount configured to adjustably affix a camera, and another end configured to be slidably and/or adjustably affixed to the mounting means through the slot or configuration of slots in the mounting means; and

(c) a camera adjustably affixed to each bracket camera mount, wherein the cameras are configured to allow approximately 360 degree viewing or imaging simultaneously.

2. The device of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a computer processor or server, a microphone, a loud speaker, a projector, a local area network (LAN) connection, a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection, a wi-fi internet transmitter, a digital video recorder, a power panel, a patch panel, a climate control unit or a combination thereof.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the processor or server is configured to capture and/or store imaging data from the cameras.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the mounting means comprises at least one of a mounting platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one slot or configuration of slots extending therethrough;

a rail configured to form a slot, configuration of slots or track;

a plurality of rails configured to form a slot, configuration of slots or track;

or a combination of thereof.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the mounting platform is affixed within the housing in a substantially horizontal plane near the top of the viewing window, near the bottom of the viewing window or both.

6. The device of claim 5, wherein the housing comprises two mounting platforms, each affixed within the housing in a substantially horizontal plane, wherein the mounting platforms define three compartments within the internal chamber of the housing.

7. The device of claim 1, comprising at least one of an analog camera, a digital camera or a combination thereof.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the housing has at least three side walls, each comprising a viewing window

9. The device of claim 7, wherein the viewing window in the side walls is of a sufficient size to allow viewing of approximately 360 degrees.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the housing is cylindrical, and wherein the side wall comprises a viewing window sufficient to provide for 360 degree imaging.

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the camera mounting bracket comprises a shaft which extends through the slot in the mounting platform, and is received by a fastener configured to rest on a surface of the means for mounting a camera mounting bracket, and to movably affix the camera in a position along the slot in the mounting platform.

12. The device of claim 4, wherein the slots in the mounting platform are in an “

I-I-I”

configuration as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13.

13. The device of claim 11, wherein the fastener is configured to be reversibly loosened and tightened, wherein when loosened the camera mounting bracket can be slid along the length of the slot in the mounting platform, and when tightened the camera is secured into position.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the mounting platform is affixed in the internal chamber of the housing near the top of the viewing window, near the bottom of the viewing window or both.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the mounting platform is affixed near the top of the viewing window within the housing.

16. The device of claim 14, wherein the mounting platform is secured within the housing at a height sufficient to align the viewing windows with the viewing angle of the cameras.

17. The device of claim 14, wherein the camera mounting brackets are slidably and/or adjustably affixed to the mounting platform near the top of the viewing window of the housing, near the bottom of the viewing window of the housing or both.

18. The device of claim 1, further comprising a door hingely connected a side wall.

19. An integrated 360 degree surveillance system comprising the device of claim 1, a computer processor or server, a wireless internet transmitter, and a remote display, wherein the cameras capture video or images simultaneously from substantially 360 degrees of viewing, the processor or server comprises a program or application configured to control camera function and store video or image data, and wherein the internet transmitter transmits the video or image data information to a remote display.

20. A device for surveillance imaging approximately 360 degrees comprising:

a housing defining an internal chamber and including a viewing window on each side wall, wherein the internal chamber of the housing comprises,

(a) a mounting platform comprising a slot or configuration of slots extending therethrough, wherein the mounting platform is affixed near the top of the viewing window, near the bottom of the viewing window or both;

(b) a plurality of camera mounting brackets comprising one end having a camera mount configured to adjustably affix a camera, and another end configured to be slidably and/or adjustably affixed to the mounting platform through the slot or configuration of slots in the mounting platform;

(c) a camera adjustably affixed to each bracket camera mount, wherein the cameras are configured to provide for approximately 360 degree viewing or imaging simultaneously; and

(d) a computer processor or server configured to receive, store and archive video and imaging data from the cameras.