System, method and apparatus for automatically tracking and recording objects
First Claim
1. A method of capturing moving images of an object comprising:
- transmitting a plurality of data signals from a transmitter associated with the object to a receiver;
decoding the plurality of data signals;
processing data from the plurality of data signals;
approximating a location for the transmitter; and
aiming a camera, thereby capturing moving images of the object.
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Abstract
In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a method, system and apparatus for automatically tracking and recording an object are disclosed. The moving image capture method, system and apparatus can have a video camera coupled with one or more electronically-controlled aiming mechanisms. A wireless signal transmitter can be associated with an object. A wireless signal receiver can be connected to the aiming mechanism. The wireless signal receiver can decode a data signal transmitted from the transmitter and can process data to approximate a location for a wireless signal transmitter. The wireless signal receiver can electronically control the aiming mechanism so as to capture moving images of the object in frame. Also, the video camera can be supported by a mounting structure such as a tripod mounting structure.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of capturing moving images of an object comprising:
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transmitting a plurality of data signals from a transmitter associated with the object to a receiver; decoding the plurality of data signals; processing data from the plurality of data signals; approximating a location for the transmitter; and aiming a camera, thereby capturing moving images of the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for electronically-controlled image capture of an object comprising:
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one or more aiming mechanisms; a video camera operatively coupled to the one or more aiming mechanisms; a computing device operatively connected to the one or more aiming mechanisms; a wireless signal reader operatively connected to the computing device; and a wireless signal transmitter configured to transmit a plurality of signals encoding, at least in part, identifying data to the wireless signal reader. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system for moving image capture comprising:
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a means for wirelessly transmitting a data signal from an object; a means for receiving the data signal; and a means for electronically aiming a video camera at the object.
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