Track-mount wireless camera fixture
First Claim
1. A wireless camera fixture comprising:
- a mechanical base adapted to mount in a track, wherein the track is adapted to provide power and mechanical support for at least one track-mounted lighting fixture;
a mechanical enclosure, attached movably to the base;
a video camera, located in the enclosure, powered via the base; and
a wireless module, electrically connected to the video camera, adapted to transmit video data from the camera via a wireless protocol;
wherein the base is a regulatory agency approved power supply for use with a track and a track-mountable light fixture;
one or more visible light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera;
one or more infrared (IR) light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera; and
wherein the visible light LEDs are adapted to be powered from a first track circuit and the IR LEDs are adapted to be powered from a second track circuit.
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Abstract
A wireless camera fixture adapted to mount on a track, such as a track normally used for overhead lighting fixtures, is described. Embodiments include the use of IEEE 802.11 wireless protocol, the use of a standard track-mount power supply; the use of a two-axis tilt and pan mechanical mount; hardware to permit horizon correction; modifications to a camera enclosure to support an antenna inside the enclosure and access to camera controls; use of multiple antennas; use of a cover plate at the front of the enclosure; use of visible light or infrared light LEDs on the cover plate; configuration to use dual-circuit tracks; use of separate circuits in the track to power the visible light and infrared light LEDs separately. A method of manufacturing the fixture is described.
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4 Claims
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1. A wireless camera fixture comprising:
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a mechanical base adapted to mount in a track, wherein the track is adapted to provide power and mechanical support for at least one track-mounted lighting fixture; a mechanical enclosure, attached movably to the base; a video camera, located in the enclosure, powered via the base; and a wireless module, electrically connected to the video camera, adapted to transmit video data from the camera via a wireless protocol; wherein the base is a regulatory agency approved power supply for use with a track and a track-mountable light fixture; one or more visible light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera; one or more infrared (IR) light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera; and wherein the visible light LEDs are adapted to be powered from a first track circuit and the IR LEDs are adapted to be powered from a second track circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4)
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3. A wireless camera fixture comprising:
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a mechanical base adapted to mount in a track, wherein the track is adapted to provide power and mechanical support for at least one track-mounted lighting fixture; a mechanical enclosure, attached movably to the base; a video camera, located in the enclosure, powered via the base; and a wireless module, electrically connected to the video camera, adapted to transmit video data from the camera via a wireless protocol; a rotatable mechanical joint such that the video camera may be rotated around its optical axis; wherein the rotatable mechanical joint also mounts the video camera in the enclosure; wherein one or more visible light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera; one or more infrared (IR) light LEDs that project light generally along the optical axis of the video camera; and wherein the visible light LEDs are adapted to be powered from a first track circuit and the IR LEDs are adapted to be powered from a second track circuit.
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