Spherical panoramic image camera rig
First Claim
1. A spherical image camera rig consisting of four rectangularly disposed receptacles, wherein each said receptacle is configured to receive a camera having a fisheye lens disposed thereon, two of said four receptacles are configured to receive two cameras in a first 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, the other two of which are configured to receive two cameras in a second 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, said second 180-degree linear alignment is configured to intersect perpendicularly with said first 180-degree linear alignment.
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Abstract
One aspect of the present invention provides a simple, cost-effective, efficient solution directed to the generation of the source material for the generation of still panoramic images. The precision optical alignment among all the mounted lenses, provided by the precision rectangular mounting rig, greatly reduces or eliminates stitching errors. Stitching errors often result in noticeable defects in the final image which will require human technical assistance to remedy (if the defect is of the repairable type). Accurate, error-free, source material enables virtually full automation of the panoramic imaging process; wherein the end product is high quality and quickly achieved.
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1. A spherical image camera rig consisting of four rectangularly disposed receptacles, wherein each said receptacle is configured to receive a camera having a fisheye lens disposed thereon, two of said four receptacles are configured to receive two cameras in a first 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, the other two of which are configured to receive two cameras in a second 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, said second 180-degree linear alignment is configured to intersect perpendicularly with said first 180-degree linear alignment.
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2. A spherical image camera rig comprising four rectangularly disposed receptacles, wherein each said receptacle is configured to receive a camera having a fisheye lens disposed thereon, two of said four receptacles are configured to receive two cameras in a first 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, the other two of which are configured to receive two cameras in a second 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, said second 180-degree linear alignment is configured to intersect perpendicularly with said first 180-degree linear alignment and each said receptacle comprises a planar surface comprising a plurality of first apertures;
- a U-shaped member comprising a first adjustment slot within which a screw mechanism is disposed, wherein said first adjustment slot is configured for adjustment of said screw mechanism in securing a camera; and
a plurality of second adjustment slots configured for receiving screws which thread through said plurality of first apertures for securing said U-shaped member to said planar surface. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- a U-shaped member comprising a first adjustment slot within which a screw mechanism is disposed, wherein said first adjustment slot is configured for adjustment of said screw mechanism in securing a camera; and
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14. A spherical image camera rig comprising:
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(a) four rectangularly disposed receptacles, wherein each said receptacle is configured to receive a camera having a fisheye lens disposed thereon, two of said four receptacles are configured to receive two cameras in a first 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, the other two of which are configured to receive two cameras in a second 180-degree linear alignment with directly opposing lenses, said second 180-degree linear alignment is configured to intersect perpendicularly with said first 180-degree linear alignment; and (b) a plurality of isolated triggers, each trigger is functionally connected to one of the cameras. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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