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Image capturing device including bayonet coupling section in lens barrel and accessory Invention relates to an image capturing device and an accessory which can be mounted on the image capturing device, and more specifically to an image capturing device having a first bayonet coupling section, designed for mounting the accessory, around the a lens barrel. The image capturing device comprises a first bayonet coupling section which is formed around a lens barrel; a first member configured to have a second bayonet coupling section formed thereon, said second bayonet coupling section being capable of being engaged with said first bayonet coupling section; a rotational operation member configured to rotate with respect to said first member, by being rotationally operated by a user; a second member configured to rotate synchronously with said rotational operation member when the user rotates said rotational operation member; a detection unit configured to detect rotation of said second member; a first lock member configured to restrict rotation of said first member with respect to said first bayonet coupling section when said first bayonet coupling section and said second bayonet coupling section are engaged with each other; and a second lock member configured to restrict rotation of said rotational operation member and said second member with respect to said first member in accordance with an operation for releasing rotation restriction of said first member. |
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Image capturing device and control method thereof Invention relates to computer engineering and specifically an image capturing device. The image capturing device has an image capturing means, a photographic preparation means for adjusting the predetermined photographic setting of photographing using the image capturing means, a photographic processing means for improving photographing using the image capturing means based on the photographic setting, a detection processing means, a control means for controlling the photographic preparation means. The method realises control of said device. |
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Image capturing device and removable lens Image capturing device to which a removable lens can be connected has first and second outputs for communication with the removable lens and a communication control means. If communication is carried out with a connected removable lens, in synchronous communication in which the first output outputs a clock signal and a decision is made whether or not the connected removable lens is accessible for asynchronous communication in which the first output does not output a clock signal, to continue synchronous communication in which the first output outputs a clock signal, if a decision is made that asynchronous communication is not accessible, and determine the data transmission rate for asynchronous communication, in which communication is carried out using the first and second outputs without a clock signal, if a decision is made that asynchronous communication is accessible. |
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Display control device, display control method and data storage medium Display control device includes a display unit having a touch screen display and connected with possibility of moving towards a housing, a drawing unit for drawing a display object based on touch coordinates when drawing by hand as a touch action for the display device, and a detection unit for detecting the position of the display unit relative the housing. The device also includes a control unit for control when the detection unit detects that the display unit has been moved, in order to have a mutual arrangement, such that the display surface of the display device moves into position while facilitating touching, and the housing supports the display unit so that it does not move due to the force acting on the display surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the display surface in order to display a display element to obtain a hand drawing on the display device. |
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Imaging device, auxiliary device and method and system therefor Group of inventions includes a system having an imaging device, an auxiliary device which is detachably mounted to the imaging device, as well as a method of driving the auxiliary device and a method of driving the imaging device to which the auxiliary device is detachably mounted. Said imaging device includes a first terminal for sending a clock signal to the auxiliary device and a second terminal for data communication with the auxiliary device based on the clock signal, wherein a control means is configured to control the signal level in the first terminal at a predetermined level when communication for data transmission is completed, and is configured to change the signal level during clocking with output of a vertical clocking signal, and a control means on the side of the auxiliary device is configured to control an optical element drive based on timing, where the signal level in the first terminal on the side of the auxiliary device changes at the expiry of a predetermined time, during which the signal level is maintained at a predetermined level. |
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Triaxial chamber bracket comprises a platform, an outer and an intermediate bracket frames with crossing axes of rotation, which are orthogonal in the middle position, drives of frame rotation and platforms connected with a source of a control signal. The intermediate bracket frame is made in the form of a mechanical parallelogram comprising movably joined parallelogram base, a connecting rod and two cranks, with rotation axes parallel to the axis of rotation of the intermediate frame. On each crank there is a movable mechanical link fixed by one end. Second ends of each movable mechanical link are fixed as capable of rotation around the axis parallel to the axes of cranks rotation. Joined outer frame of the bracket, the parallelogram base, two movable mechanical links and cranks are also two parallelograms. The platform is fixed on the connecting rod as capable of rotation, and the axis of platform rotation is perpendicular to the axes of connecting rod rotation relative to cranks and crosses with them. |
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Method of inputting labelling optical radiation into high-speed photochronographic recorder Invention can be used in investigating nonrecurrent fast physical processes using a high-speed photochronographic recorder with mirror scanning. The device has a source of modulated optical radiation and an optical element with a mirror surface, optical fibre and a worm-and-worm pair. The source of modulated optical radiation is optically connected to the entrance end of the optical fibre, the opposite end of which is fastened to the worm-and-worm pair on an axis which passes through the optical element with a mirror surface. The optical element with a mirror surface is placed tightly to the surface of the output lens of the photochronographic recorder at a distance from the emitting end of the optical fibre which is equal to the distance from the intermediate image of the investigated object in the photochronographic recorder to the surface of the output lens of the photochronographic recorder. |
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Method of inputting time-stamping optical radiation into high-speed photochronographic recorder Invention can be used in investigating nonrecurrent fast physical processes using a high-speed photochronographic recorder with mirror scanning. In the method, optical radiation from a modulated optical radiation source is input into the optical system of a high-speed photochronographic recorder through an output lens using an optical element with a mirror reflecting surface which is placed against the surface of the output lens. The distance from the radiation source to the optical element with a mirror reflecting surface is selected equal to the distance from the intermediate image of the analysed object to the output lens. The image of the modulated optical radiation source is focused on the surface of a photodetector by moving the radiation source along an optical axis which is directed towards the optical element with a mirror reflecting surface. |
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Camera module and image-forming apparatus First end 44 of a lens carrier 22 and its second end 46 intersect. An image sensor is placed such that its back surface is directed towards a flexible substrate. A signal processing module is formed on a solid printed-circuit board 32. The flexible substrate 28 has a protruding area 50 which protrudes from the intersection part where the first end 44 and the second end 46 intersect. The printed-circuit board 32 lies on the second end 46 through a temporary fixing device 54. The protruding area 50 of the flexible substrate 28 is laid in the intersection part 48; a socket 52 on the side of the flexible substrate is connected to a socket 56 on the side of the printed-circuit board, and an adhesive layer 58 is connected to the second end 46. As a result, the flexible substrate 28 and the printed-circuit board 32 are mounted in the lens carrier 22. |
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Device for image filming includes a body, a fan, a box and an element for image filming and an heat scattering element. The heat-scattering element comprises a section that scatters heat and is thermally connected with the element for image filming due to fixation of the element for image filming. The body comprises an element for image filming and an element that scatters heat so that the element for image filming and element that scatters heat have the possibility of displacement. The body has an opening, in which a section that scatters heat is opened independently on the position of the element for image filming and element that scatters heat in the mobility range. The fan develops an air flow. The box forms a through channel of air that sends an air flow developed by the fan to the opening. |
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Optical device has a catoptric element which refracts input light propagating from the object in the direction of a first optical axis, in the direction of a second optical axis, an electric motor which drives the optical element provided on the second optical axis, and a stereo microphone having a left channel microphone and a right channel microphone, which are provided on the side of the optical device which is opposite the electric motor relative the second optical axis when viewing from the side of the object, and lie in a direction which is essential parallel to the second optical axis. |
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Image forming apparatus and control method therefor Image forming apparatus includes a recording control unit configured to record the scaling position, taken before beginning of the function for temporary change of the scaling position, as a first position; a scaling control unit configured to perform control so as to move the scaling position from the first position to a second position when said function begins, and from the second position to the first position when said function is completed, and a control unit configured to perform control, when the scaling position is located in the second position, through said function, not to make changes according to a command for changing a specific capture setting. |
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Image recording apparatus with efficient heat removal Optical unit mounted on a supporting member curves light flux falling from an object using a prism for directing light flux to a capturing section. A front cover closes part of the lens carrier and is arranged such that the lens carrier lies between the supporting member and the front cover. An image recording element is placed near the capturing section. A heat conducting element is connected to the supporting element and the front cover. Side covers close the heat conducting element. Heat conduction of the side covers is lower than that of the front cover. |
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Drone, its video control hardware and catapult launcher (versions) Proposed drone represents a flying wing design. Drone nose is formed by increase in wing chord provided by larger sweep of leading edge compared with the other section of the wing. Front outline of forward and outboard wings feature identical aerofoil. The latter represents S-like centerline with smaller second curvature of said line at transition to vertical empennage. The latter is formed by turn of end outboard wing parts (end plates). Video hardware unit is mounted on the wing and provided with drive to turn in lengthwise and lateral planes. Said unit comprises at least two video cameras with lenses of different magnification. Said unit incorporates inner and outer frames. Inner frame can turn relative to outer frame. Said lenses are interconnected and articulated with inner frame. Axles of camera drive pivot joints are composed of scissor mechanism. Drone catapult launcher comprises composite box, mount carriage, flexible link to joint said carriage with power supply. Said composite box represents open design and includes cover. It is furnished with guides while carriage has wheels to interact with said guides. |
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Image capturing device and method of controlling said device If a touch applied to an operating touch element is detected by a detecting unit, assembled to detect a touch operation applied to the operating touch element, the photographic preparation unit adjusts the photographic setting and after touching, if the detecting unit detects a predetermined touch operation and then detects that the operating touch element is losing the touch applied to it, the photographic processing unit does not perform photographic processing whereas after touch, if the detecting unit detects that the operating touch element is losing the touch applied to it, without detecting a predetermined touch operation, the photographic processing unit performs photographic processing. |
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Thin active camera cover for electronic device Device has a camera electronic circuit for performing operations associated with the camera. The camera electronic circuit comprises a camera lens which is at least partially covered by a visual indicator element. The visual indicator element is essentially nontransparent when the camera electronic circuit is in a first state - off state, and transparent when the camera electronic circuit is in a second state - on state. An audio or visual indication can also be output for the user when the camera electronic circuit is switched on. |
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Method of protecting optical device Method of protecting optical device, characterised by that the external transparent element of the optical device is heated and air is simultaneously fed from the external medium into the zone in front of the transparent element of the optical device from its outside through an air throttle lying on the perimetre of the external transparent element of the optical device. The external transparent element of the optical device is possibly heated on its perimetre or on its outer surface using an electric heater which is in form of a transparent current-conducting coating or current-conducting threads. The external transparent element of the optical device may be in form of an objective lens. |
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Lens device and photographic camera Image stabilisation using the disclosed lens device is achieved owing to use of information on vibration of the lens device and information relating to the control range for moving the image stabilisation unit. Information relating to the control range for moving the image stabilisation unit is defined using information relating to gravitational direction coming from the gravitational direction determination unit and information relating to focal distance coming from the focal distance detection unit. |
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Digital camera consists of an image sensor and an objective lens which has at least two lens elements. At least one of the lens elements of the objective lens is installed in its own holder which can turn about its own axis which is immovable in space during turning, where the said axis is perpendicular to the optical axis of the turning element from the working position, in which all optical elements of the objective lens make up a single optical system and have a common optical axis, into a non-working position which is convenient for transportation. |
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Panoramic tripod head for camera with two-terminal fixing connector Panoramic head for a camera with a two-terminal fixing connector has a sphere fitted with a holder, a housing mounted on the sphere and a handle. The panoramic head has a quick coupler, where there is a fasterner at the top part of the quick coupler for fastening the camera to the panoramic head. The quick coupler has functional elements having a left terminal (18), a right terminal (17), a pendulum arm (16), a strap, a torsion spring (19), a compression spring (08) and a flip lever (07). The rotating mechanism in the bottom part of the sphere holder is linked at the bottom to the tripod through a nut. |
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Present invention relates to tripods for video cameras or photo cameras, especially to small-sized tripods, light and convenient professional tripods intended for operation outside premises. Camera tripod comprises body, tubes, tube bases, central axis, rotary table, lifting rod, hook. Tubes are installed into tube bases and are connected to tripod body. Lifting rod passes vertically through centre of tripod body. Lifting rod nut is installed on tripod body. Between support rod tube base and tripod body there is an opening and closing mechanism, which serves to control angle of support rods opening. Between tubes of support rods there is an internal extending stop mechanism arranged. Opening and closing mechanism, which serves to control angle of support rods opening, comprises body, latch, latch axis, cartridge of latch fixation, spring of latch fixation, handle, yoke, axis of handle, tube base. Latch is placed onto axis, and the axis end there is a cartridge that serves for latch fixation. Axis of latch passes through tripod body as horizontal and parallel to yoke. Yoke is installed at the end of handle axis and is connected to handle. At the other end of handle axis there is a cartridge placed, which serves for fixation of handle axis. At the tube base there is a ratchet engaged to latch. |
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Device for recording information onto film Device has series mounted pulsed laser, modulator, collimator, deflector, focusing system and film moving mechanism with a control system, connected to a computer. The device also contains a unit for controlling laser parametres, connected to the computer, an attenuator, device for measuring power of the laser beam, mounted on its vector, directly behind the deflector at the zero reference point, included in the time instant for moving the film moving mechanism and connected to the computer through the attenuator with a memory unit, which has a data bank for comparison with current values and which generates the beam parametre control signal. The device also has a unit for cleaning the film, which includes a vacuum pump for removing gaseous products and combustion products from the surface of the film and apparatus for wet cleaning off combustion products from the surface of the film. The device is also fitted with a computer-controlled unit for visual quality control of recording information onto the film. The cleaning unit is installed in front of the said visual quality control unit. |
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Container for video-photo shooting Container for video- or photo shooting is made of shaped polyethylene for arranging of the survey instruments in the translucent hollow space with a window having metal ring-cover and a glass. Hollow translucent space is equipped with an arm with a rubber glove and metal ring cover, forming an opening hermetically connected with the container. Opposite to the above set arm there is another arm with an opening for introduction of the survey instruments equipped with water-insulation, with friction-tribotechnical bands arranged on the external opposite sides thereof, working areas of the friction-tribotechnical bands are off set against each other securing sealing of the closed space of the container ensuring internal pressure of 0.1-0.6 MPa on turning and rotating of bands toward each other by compression of the working friction-tribotechnical sticky surfaces. |
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Device to attach video camera inside passenger compartment Invention relates to automotive industry, particularly to attachments of video camera inside car passenger compartment to survey space around the car. Proposed attachment comprises bearing element to be fastened to windshield and/or rear screen with the help of glue or sticky tape. There are two horizontal guides arranged one above another and hinged to aforesaid bearing element. Vertical guide is coupled with horizontal guides to move there along. Video camera is mounted on aforesaid vertical guide to move there along and to turn about its vertical rotational axis. |
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Movable stabilised mounting for panoramic film shooting Movable stabilised mounting for panoramic film shooting comprises a vertical support member, perpendicular to which is mounted a platform with a filming device and an electronic control device. The vertical support member is pneumatic and is in form of a cylindrical corrugated shell filled with compressed gas-air mixture, consisting of two parts with smaller and larger diametre. The said support member is attached to a storage container of the said mixture using an electrically operated valve. On the body of the storage container there are at least four correction engines, each of which is pneumatically linked to the said platform with provision for changing position of the latter about the vertical support member. The mounting is provided with two wheels, each of which has a rim and moving protector. On the inner side of the rim there are two rollers with propulsion motors, and a third roller, linked to a motor for inclination of the support. The said motors are rigidly joined together using an element, which in turn, is joined to the storage container by an axis, which acts as the axis of inclination of the support. The motor for inclination of the support is joined by a crankshaft to a hard ring, which encircles the support where its parts with different diametres are linked. The electronic control device has a processor and a motion control unit and a unit for controlling position of the support, connected to the processor. The motion control unit is electrically connected to propulsion motors and the unit for controlling position of the support is electrically connected to correction motors. On the platform, there are at least two position sensors, connected to the unit for controlling position of the support. The above mentioned storage container is provided with at least two pilot-controlled valves, one of which is linked to the cavity of the support member, and the other can be connected to external devices. |
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Communication terminal with rotary camera Communication terminal comprises system (1") for image reception, which is installed in cylinder divided in two parts, at that the first part (5a) comprises lens (2") and reflection facility (4") for image transfer to facility (3") for image capture, and second part (5b) comprises facility (3") for image capture connected to terminal, at that second part (5b) of cylinder is permanently fixed in terminal, and first part (5a) of cylinder representing system (1") for image reception, is installed with the possibility of rotation relative to second part (5b) of cylinder, at that reflection facility (4") and at least one lens are installed with the possibility of rotation relative to optical axis of facility (3") for image capture, at that reflection facility (4") is installed on optical way between optical lens (2") and facility (3") for image capture. |
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Crane comprises base (1), vertical stand (2) mounted on the base for permitting rotation, and beam made of front member (3) and beam-counterweight (4) and mounted on the stand. The front section of beam (3), beam-counterweight (4), and vertical stand (2) are interconnected through axial pivots (5). The end of the front section of beam (3) is provided with the intermediate link (6) with suspension (7) for securing cameras (8). Intermediate pivoting link (6) is connected with vertical stand (2) via tie (9) through damper (10). Intermediate pivoting link (6) is connected with the front section of beam (3) by means of axial pivot (11). Suspension (7) and intermediate pivoting link (6) are interconnected through axial pivot (12). The axes of pivots (11) and (12) are perpendicular. The front section of beam (3) and beam-counterweight (4) are interconnected via flexible damping device (13). |
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Container for video filming and photographic Invention relates to devices providing overwater and underwater photographing and video filming of objects at depth up to 160 m. Proposed device consists of container for camera with ring-shaped housing and end face made in form of ring platform relative to which cover with eccentrically displaced window is installed, being provided with glass resting on toroidal section ring seals fixed from displacement by semitoroidal grooves. Second cover is provided with dummy holes in which lock and control push-buttons are installed. Threaded holes are made from side of end face relative to which second cover is secured by screws and layer of glue. Spring provides stable flexible position of push-buttons relative to end faces of blind holes. Inner surface of housing is made in form ring surface with bevel and semitoroidal section ring grooves. Housing with third cover is installed from side of end face of second cover, said housing being furnished with sealed-contact reed relays with conductors and intersected by holes. Third cover is intersected by threaded holes and holes. Device for video shooting and/or photographing is installed from inner side of glass. Element for interaction of reed relays with conductors is provided which is installed in control push-buttons with spheroidal surface and recesses for interaction with User to control device at video-filming or photographing with preservation of exact orientation of position of control push-buttons. Blind ring holes for spring with surfaces are made in housing grooves. Seals are installed relative to bevel surfaces of toroidal form in section. Seals interact with second cover provided with threaded holes relative to eccentrically displaced hole in second cover. Semitoroidal grooves are made from side of end face surface for fitting glass relative to toroidal seals installed relative to surfaces. Glass is secured by second cover by means of glue from side of end face. First cover is made with cylindrical profile and is provided with end face changing into rectangular slot. Step of cylindrical surface is furnished with grooves semitoroidal in section. Mounting holes are made from end face for fitting threaded fasteners which provide fastening of L-shaped post with working shelf in which slot is made for fasteners. Fasteners are installed in threaded holes. First cover is provided with window for surveying underwater or overwater shelf. For this purpose it has fin with holes designed for fastening lighting elements and interconnection with support plate having threaded and combination holes providing connection with ring-shaped housing. Opposite plate is provided with combination and threaded holes for its fastening on housing and rigid tie with handle with curvilinear hole made in form of slot with surfaces. Peripheral part of handle has different inner profiles which, with account of surfaces, make it possible to effectively hold the device for video filming and photographing in working position. First cover is secured by self-clamping elements and is held relative to ring-shaped housing is rigid position. Housing of control panel is made in form of shaped shell with surfaces and threaded holes and is arranged inside ring-shaped housing. Moreover, housing is provided with coaxially arranged ring rectangular-section projections of inner profiles of surfaces. Working space serves for accommodating camera and liquid-crystal display transmitting picture from camera through window installed relative to window. Through holes are made in zone of ring surface providing penetration of water under glass of light filter connected with ring toroidal seal which are installed by means of flexible spheroidal vacuum element provided with handle. Hand le of container is provided with curvilinear closed hole. Flange is provided with holes for mounting on intermediate element with steps of coaxially arranged projections with different diametric surfaces providing mounting of flexible seals relative to end faces. End faces from side of sight glass are installed in ring slots from side of end face surface. Simultaneous crumpling of ring seals is reduced owing to provision of bevels inside housing. Size of port light glass is increased proportionally to pressure of water at depth up to 190 m, and thickness of glass of light filter does not depend on pressure of water column at depth of diving of driver. |
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Proposed device contain boom 1 installed by means of harp 2 on truck 3 for vertical and horizontal turning, units to keep boom front and rear parts 32, 33 in alignment, suspension unit 62, pan-and-tilt head 63, camera 64, counterweight unit 54 and control panel 67 with monitor 68. Boom is made in form of articulated lever mechanism 4 with truss 5. Truss consists of two rows of paired parallel external links 6, 7 interconnected by upper rods 8, central rods 9 and lower rods 10 by means of fixing elements 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 to form rigid outer frame structures. Middle links 29 are hinge-installed on rods between every three pairs of series-mounted outer links 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22. |
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