Video camera interface adapter
First Claim
1. An interface adapter for mounting to a target video camera for transmitting video signals originating in the camera, the camera having a first native connector to output the video signals, and the adapter comprising:
- a substantially rigid housing;
a first connector mounted within the housing and arranged so as to establish electrical connection to the native connector to receive the video signals originating in the camera while the adapter is mounted to the camera;
a second connector mounted in the adapter and exposed outside the housing for connection to a transmission medium; and
means in the adapter for coupling the output connector to the first connector to receive the video signals originating in the camera, wherein the target video camera has a back panel that includes the native connector and the housing is generally shaped so as to cover at least a portion of the back panel that includes the native connector.
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Abstract
An interface adapter (32, 46, 48, 52, 82, 90) is connectable to a video camera (10) for example in security or surveillance applications. The adapter (32, etc.) conveniently provides interfacing for transmission of video signals generated by the camera, employing any one or more interfaces or transmission media, such as fiber-optic, radio frequency (RF), internet protocol (IP), wireless, twisted-pair (UTP), etc. By using the adapter, a single camera model having one native output transmission connector (14) can be deployed for a variety of applications that may require various other transmission media or connections (34, 36, 50, 92). The adapter makes the camera immediately ready for installation and connection to any desired transmission media without time-consuming wiring of external or standalone transmitters or transceivers. And the adapter preferably conforms to the camera enclosure for a clean, unitary appearance of the combined apparatus (FIG. 3, FIG. 11).
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14 Claims
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1. An interface adapter for mounting to a target video camera for transmitting video signals originating in the camera, the camera having a first native connector to output the video signals, and the adapter comprising:
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a substantially rigid housing;
a first connector mounted within the housing and arranged so as to establish electrical connection to the native connector to receive the video signals originating in the camera while the adapter is mounted to the camera;
a second connector mounted in the adapter and exposed outside the housing for connection to a transmission medium; and
means in the adapter for coupling the output connector to the first connector to receive the video signals originating in the camera, wherein the target video camera has a back panel that includes the native connector and the housing is generally shaped so as to cover at least a portion of the back panel that includes the native connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of wiring a target video camera for transmitting video output signals from the target video camera to a remote location, the method comprising:
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providing an adapter mechanically compatible with the target video camera in that the adapter includes an input connector arranged for mating engagement with a native connector on the video camera while the adapter is attached to the video camera;
attaching the adapter to the video camera, including engaging the input connector with the native connector;
providing a desired output connector on the adapter, coupled to receive the video output signals from the native connector;
connecting the output connector to a corresponding transmission medium for transmitting the video output signals from the target video camera to the remote location;
wherein the adapter includes a rigid housing, and the housing has a predetermined shape that extends generally parallel to an external surface or back panel of the camera so that the adapter is substantially contiguous to the camera while attached thereto; and
wherein the housing substantially overlies the back panel of the camera. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A method of wiring a target video camera for transmitting video output signals from the target video camera to a remote location, the method comprising:
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providing an adapter mechanically compatible with the target video camera in that the adapter includes an input connector arranged for mating engagement with a native connector on the video camera while the adapter is attached to the video camera;
wherein the adapter includes a rigid housing that substantially overlies the back panel of the camera, covering the native connector;
attaching the adapter to the video camera, including engaging the input connector with the native connector;
providing a desired output connector on the adapter, coupled to receive the video output signals from the native connector; and
connecting the output connector to a corresponding transmission medium for transmitting the video output signals from the target video camera to the remote location. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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