METHOD OF TRANSPORTING AND RECORDING IMAGERY OF A PLURALITY OF SIMILAR OBJECTS TO NEAR SPACE

• US 20150271419A1
• Filed: 03/18/2014
• Published: 09/24/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Dennis Jason Stelmack
• Original Assignee: Dennis Jason Stelmack
• Inventors: Stelmack, Dennis Jason
• Granted Patent: US 9,497,392 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/00 Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensors; Control thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/28 Mobile studios

Abstract

A method of transporting a plurality of similar objects is disclosed herein. The method includes the step of positioning a first one of a plurality of similar objects in the field of view of a camera. The method also includes the step of disposing the remainder of the plurality of similar objects in a container outside of the field of view of the camera. The method also includes the step of transporting all of the plurality of similar objects and the camera and the container to the upper atmosphere. The method also includes the step of generating a video recording and capturing still images of the first one of the plurality of similar objects during at least a portion of the transporting step. The method also includes the steps of selling the objects, videos and the images after the retrieval of container.

Claims

1. A method of transporting a plurality of similar objects comprising the steps of:

positioning a first one of a plurality of similar objects in the field of view of a camera;

disposing the remainder of the plurality of similar objects in a container outside of the field of view of the camera;

transporting all of the plurality of similar objects and the camera and the container to the upper atmosphere; and

generating a video recording and capturing still images of the first one of the plurality of similar objects during at least a portion of said transporting step.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

mounting the camera in the container with the remainder of the plurality of similar objects.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein said fixing step further comprises:

positioning the camera in the container; and

aligning a lens of the camera with an axis projecting through an aperture of the container.

4. The method of claim 3 further comprising the steps of:

projecting a support arm from the container; and

disposing a distal end of the support arm proximate to the axis whereby the distal end is in a field of view of the camera;

5. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of:

releasibly positioning the first one of a plurality of similar objects at the distal end.

6. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of:

releasibly positioning the first one of a plurality of similar objects on a statuette at the distal end.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein said transporting step further comprises:

attaching the container to a balloon;

filling the balloon with sufficient helium, hydrogen or any other carrier gas or combination of gases to elevate the container and the camera and the plurality of similar objects; and

releasing the balloon after said filling step.

8. The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of:

retrieving the plurality of similar objects after said releasing step.

11. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of:

offering the video or any of the images for sale after the said retrieving step.

9. A method comprising the steps of:

positioning a first one of a plurality of similar objects in the field of view of a camera;

disposing the remainder of the plurality of similar objects in a container outside of the field of view of the camera;

transporting all of the plurality of similar objects and the camera and the container to the upper atmosphere by attaching the container to a balloon and filling the balloon with sufficient helium, hydrogen or any other carrier gas or combination of gases to elevate the container and the camera and the plurality of similar objects and releasing the balloon after said filling step;

generating a video recording and capturing still images of the first one of the plurality of similar objects during at least a portion of said transporting step; and

retrieving the plurality of similar objects after said generating step.

10. The method of claim 9 further comprising the step of:

offering the plurality of similar objects for sale after said retrieving step.