Topological panorama camera
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1. Apparatus for recording an image of a subject comprising:
- transport apparatus operable to define a predetermined path which is wholly or partially non-rotational; and
a camera connected to said transport apparatus comprising;
a lens for receiving the image;
a recording medium for recording the image; and
an exposure plate having a slit formed therein for communicating a portion of the image to the recording medium.
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Abstract
A camera (10) comprises a track (14) and a camera unit (12) which is operable to move along the track (14). The camera unit (12) comprises a slit aperture camera for producing a panoramic image. A motor (28) on the camera unit (12) provides power to wheels (20) which are matingly engaged with the upper and lower rails (16, 18) of the track (14). The upper and lower rails (16, 18) are operable to supply electricity to the motor (28). The speed of the camera unit (12) along the track (14) and the speed of the film within the camera unit (12) may be selected by the user.
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1. Apparatus for recording an image of a subject comprising:
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transport apparatus operable to define a predetermined path which is wholly or partially non-rotational; and a camera connected to said transport apparatus comprising; a lens for receiving the image; a recording medium for recording the image; and an exposure plate having a slit formed therein for communicating a portion of the image to the recording medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16)
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14. The apparatus of claim wherein said recording medium comprises a photographic film.
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17. An apparatus for producing a panoramic image comprising:
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a track defining a desired path having a portion which is linear; camera having an optical slit for receiving a portion of the image, said camera further comprising a film transport for exposure; and a camera transport for moving said camera along said track. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for recording an image of a subject comprising the steps of:
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receiving the image through a lens; communicating the image through a slit; exposing a recording medium to the portion of the image received through the slit; and transporting the lens, slit and recording medium along a predetermined path which is wholly or partially non-rotational such that the entire image is communicated through the slit to recording medium. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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