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`Brad J. Donaldson, Valencia, CA;
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`ARECONT VISION, LLC., Glendale, CA
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`Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camera Housing
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`Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi—Camera Housing
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`In some embodiments, the present invention is an omnidirectional user configurable
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`multi-camera housing. The invention provides the user with capabilities of placing multiple
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`cameras movably attached to an indexed track plate, which is then placed in a housing with a
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`"bubble" plastic or glass cover, which has a low profile.
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`Typical security or monitoring cameras contain a single image sensor inside of a camera
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`housing or have multiple image sensors in a fixed location inside a housing. These
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`configurations offer a fixed field of view (e. g., 1800 or 3600). However, if a user needs to have
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`multiple or very specific fields of views then more camera housing must be acquired, requiring
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`multiple installation of housings that leads to more installation effort and cost, and potentially
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`additional licensing fees for any software that the camera housings may require. The ability to
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`use different lens options is another feature that makes the device more flexible. Typical multi-
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`sensor cameras would have a fixed lens with no ability to use different lenses to get different
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`fields of views.
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`In some embodiments, a multi-sensor multi-megapixel camera housing, according to the
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`present invention, provides ample resolution to zoom-in for details in live and recorded video. In
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`some embodiments, the present invention integrates several imagers, each with a choice of IR
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`corrected lens, into an impact resistant dome-shaped housing. A unique track design allows
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`several individual sensor gimbals to be independently placed in a variety of user-configurable
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`configurations, such as, four cameras, each places at 90 degrees angle to each other, three or five
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`cameras placed in an ad hoc user configuration, or six or more cameras in equally or ad hoc
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`angle with respect to each other.
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`In some embodiments, each camera includes data compression
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`capabilities to reduce bandwidth and storage requirements, while delivering filll frame rates and
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`full resolution without sacrificing image quality. The present invention uniquely integrates and
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`combined multiple cameras in a single housing with the ability to uniquely position each
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`individual camera inside the housing to create desired field of views.
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`FIG. 1 is an exemplary omnidirectional user configurable multi-camera housing,
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`according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown in the side view, a top plate
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`102, typically made of plastic or metal, houses one or more circuit board containing electronics
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`and related connections for the multiple camera. The top plate 102 also includes the track plate,
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`and the camera assemblies (not shown). A trim ring 104, which also may be made of plastic or
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`metal, attaches the bubble and, in conjunction with a gasket using fasteners to create a
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`weatherproof seal. A "bubble" 108, or a plastic dome cover is used to enclose the cameras
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`within the housing with the top plate 102. In some embodiments, the bubble 108 is truncated to
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`be shaped as a half-sphere. The unique form/design of the bubble allows the multi-camera
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`housing to be low-profile and have the optimal optical characteristics by positioning the plastic
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`bubble at an optimal distance from the lens. The truncated portion allows for optimal optical
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`characteristics when camera assemblies are positioned directly above the truncated section.
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`For example, if the bubble were a complete half-sphere then, when the camera is placed
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`in one of the center positions on the track plate, the distance from the image sensor or the lens to
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`the bubble material would be too large which would cause image distortion. The truncated
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`section creates a plane that is an optimal distance from the image sensor or lens. The rounded or
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`spherical sides allow for an optimal distance from the image sensor or lens when the camera is
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`places around the diameter of the track plate. The camera can be rotated or “tilted” 90 degrees
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`and still maintain the optimal distance due to the shape of the spherical portion. As shown in the
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`top view, fasteners 110 are used to secure the trim ring to the top plate and also secure the bubble
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`and bubble gasket.
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`In some embodiments, the fasteners are security torx type fasteners (also
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`called pin-in-torx), although other fasteners such as different types of screws, clips, brackets or
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`the like may be used.
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`In some embodiments, the footprint of the housing is circular, as shown in the side view
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`of FIG. 1, although other footprints, such as elliptical square, rectangular or others are possible
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`and within the scope of the present invention. The size of the housing is relatively small to be
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`able to accommodate more versatile placement of the housing with the multiple cameras. In
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`some embodiments, the height of the entire assembly is less than about 3.5 inches, while the
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`length and width (e. g., the diameter of the circular footprint) is less than 8 inches.
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`FIGs. 2A—2C show main components of an exemplary omnidirectional user configurable
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`multi-camera housing, according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown in
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`the example of FIG. 2A, four camera (lens) assemblies 204a, 204b, 204C and 204d are placed
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`within the top plate 202 and installed on a track plate (FIG. 2C). Camera assembly 204d is
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`placed at the center of the track plate, while camera assemblies 204a, 204b and 2040 are
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`positioned around one half of the track plate, where camera assembly 204a is within about 60
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`degrees of each of the camera assemblies 204b and 2040. Although four cameras positioned at
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`certain locations are depicted and described in FIGS. 2A-2C, the omnidirectional user
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`configurable multi-camera housing of the present invention is not limited to four camera
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`assemblies and any particular positioning of any of the camera assemblies. Some other examples
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`of multiple camera assembly placement and configuration are shown in FIG. 9. These user
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`selectable configurations of FIG. 9, may equally be applied to more or less than four camera
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`assemblies.
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`As shown in FIGs. 2A and 2C, each camera assembly may include a camera sensor
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`circuit board that includes the electronics and connections for each camera, a lens, a plastic or
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`metal bracket to hold the parts together. Each camera assembly may also include a day/night
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`switch capable of moving a piece of IR coated glass over the sensor to allow different light
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`spectrums in for day mode or night mode.
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`In some embodiments, the camera assemblies are
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`secured to the track plate using a fastening device, such as a screw, bracket, latch or the like, or
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`some magnetic devices.
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`In addition, the track plate or top plate supports one or more fans for
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`cooling the camera assemblies, one or more heating elements for heating the camera assemblies,
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`one or more main circuit boards that includes the electronics common to all of the camera
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`assemblies and one or more connectors for input/output signals to/from the multi-camera
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`housing. This configuration allows for adjustability to pan or tilt and to position each of the
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`cameras individually, on the track plate.
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`FIGS. 3A—3B show an exploded view of an exemplary omnidirectional user configurable
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`multi-camera housing, according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown in
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`FIG. 3A, a top gasket (e.g., a rubber gasket) is used for creating a weatherproof seal between
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`multi-camera housing and mounting surface, for example a ceiling, wall or roof. In some
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`embodiments, an NPT (national pipe thread) port is used to connect conduit and to allow cabling
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`from the side of the camera rather than through the back of the camera.
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`Each individual camera can be positioned in a variety of different locations on the track
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`plate. The track plate includes a plurality of index holes 308 at its perimeter for indexing
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`positions for specific camera assembly positioning and alignment.
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`In some embodiments, the
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`index holes 308 are 5 degrees apart and are aligned in such a way (in conjunction with the track
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`plate diameter) to allow for positioning the camera to give 180, 270, and 360 degree fields of
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`views. The index holes are optional to provide pre-defined positions and indexing locations.
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`One or more magnets (magnetic devices) may be used in alternative or in addition to the index
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`holes. A plurality of larger holes 306 are positioned close to the perimeter of the track plate for
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`mounting the camera. These hole 306 allow mounting screws (or fasteners) to pass through the
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`track plate and reach the mount holes in the top plate and the opening (slit) 310 positioned close
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`to the center of the track plate. The slit 310 allows the wires connecting the camera sensor board
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`to the main board to pass through the track plate.
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`The track plate also includes a plurality of smaller holes 312 close to its center and
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`arrange in a straight line also used to install the camera assemblies in the center position(s)
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`shown in FIG. 4. The holes 312 are similar in function to index holes 318. A plurality of
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`fasteners 304 secure the track plate to the top plate. The 304a slots are thru hole slots that allow
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`the user to adjust (rotate) the track plate when the fasteners 304 are loosened giving the user
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`flexibility to rotate the track plate independently of the top plate after the top plate has been
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`affixed to it mounting surface. This way, individual camera assemblies are secured using a
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`fastening device or magnetic device. In some embodiments, magnets are attached to the brackets
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`204a that affix to the track plate allowing the user to affix a camera assembly to the track plate,
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`without the constraints of the indexing holes. Camera assemblies when secured are allowed to
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`move or rotate to accommodate adjustments to field of view.
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`As show in FIG. 3B, a bubble gasket, for example, a rubber gasket, is used for creating a
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`weatherproof seal between the top plate and the bubble. Atrim ring is used to secure the bubble
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`and a bubble gasket to the top plate. The bubble is used to protect and/or hide the inside of the
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`camera. In some embodiments, the bubble is made of clear plastic, which can be tinted or
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`mirrored finish. Each lens assembly includes a lens, a day/night switcher, a sensor circuit board,
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`and a bracket system that holds the parts together and mounts the assembly to the track plate
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`using a fastening device or magnets. The bracket system allows the camera to tilt and pan while
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`attached to the track plate.
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`FIG. 4 depicts an exploded view of an exemplary lens bracket assembly, according to
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`some embodiments of the present invention. Each individual camera can be positioned in a
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`variety of different locations on the track plate. A fastener, such as a permanently attached
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`captive panel screw, is attached to the lens bracket and used to hold the fastener in place while
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`the bracket is being attached to the track plate. The captive fastener make installation easier as in
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`many instances where gravity is working against the installer to prevent the fastener (e.g., screw)
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`from falling.
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`FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary lens bracket assembly, according to
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`some embodiments of the present invention. The components in the exploded view interact with
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`the plastic bracket (base bracket with the captive fastener and magnets). These components
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`mount to the base bracket in such a way to allow for the camera assembly to tilt or rotate around
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`the axis where the two brackets mate.
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`FIG. 6 shows several examples of the placement configuration of the camera assemblies
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`11 the housing, according to some embodiments of the present invention.
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`In some embodiments,
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`the lens bracket assembly which houses the camera assembly has the ability to move around the
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`track plate, for example, in an elliptical or circular pattern in, for example, 50 increments plus
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`additional locations around the center of the camera; tilt, for example, up to 900 or more; and
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`rotate around the captive fastener position. Each of these movements is depicted in FIG. 9. The
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`lens bracket also has magnets attached to the bottom surface of the lens bracket which provides
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`more camera positioning options at the expense of a secure attachment using the captive fastener.
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`As shown, the camera assemblies may be positioned on the track plate in a variety of
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`user-selectable positions, for example, in a 2700 viewing angle (FIG. 6a). Each of the 3 lenses
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`has a horizontal field of view of 90 degrees in a straight nine (6b); 3600 or hallway (6c); 1800 or
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`panoramic (6d); randomly (user configured) (6e and 6d). Although four camera assemblies are
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`shown in FIG. 6, as readily understood by one skilled in the art, the present invention is not
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`limited to four camera assemblies, rather, any number of camera assemblies can be used, as long
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`as they fit within the housing.
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`FIGs. 7A-7C depict an exemplary track plate without the camera assemblies, according to
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`some embodiments of the present invention. The unique design of the track plate allows each
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`individual camera assembly to be positioned in a desired location on the track plate to achieve a
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`desired field of view. As shown, the track plate has a plurality of indexing features 702 and 704
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`(holes) to secure the camera assemblies to create customizable camera configurations and allows
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`for camera assemblies to be secured using magnetics for more flexibility. The indexing features
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`702 are formed around the perimeter of the track plate.
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`In this example there are about 72
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`indexing features 702 that are placed apart from the previous feature by about 5 degrees,
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`however, other numbers of the indexing feature are possible and within the scope of the present
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`invention. Additionally the track plate includes an additional plurality of indexing features 704
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`that are placed diagonally going through the center of the track plate. These second batch of the
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`indexing features 704 are used to position one or more camera assemblies in the middle or center
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`of the track plate.
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`Openings (holes) 706 are used to mount the camera to a ceiling or mounting bracket. A
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`slit-shaped opening 708 in the middle of the track plate allows for cables to pass thru the track
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`plate from the main circuit board to the sensor circuit boards. Several oblique-shaped openings
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`710 are arranged around the perimeter of the track plate and inward of the indexing features 702.
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`These oblique-shaped openings 710 are used for mounting the track plate to the top plate and
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`allow for rotational adjustment of the track plate relative to the top plate. A larger opening 712
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`is configured, shaped and placed within the track plate to accommodate access to the network
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`port, auxiliary power connectors and to allow cables to pass thru the track plate from the main
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`circuit board to the sensor circuit boards.
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`In some embodiments, the circuit board is secured to
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`the top plate using fasteners.
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`The slots 714 mounting the track plate to the top plate and allows for rotational
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`adjustment of the track plate relative to the top plate, the screws are loose. Once positioned the
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`screws are tightened down and the track plate is secure. This feature is useful when the top plate
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`is securely installed and the installed needs to adjust the track plate position. One or more access
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`ports 716 are used for running cable through the top plate and provide access to the cameras and
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`Ethernet jack 718, which is used to communicate with the cameras. The access port is typically
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`covered by a gasket, in these exemplary embodiments, it is covered by the top gasket. The
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`access port is positioned in a location that allows for the cable to have sufficient bend radius (i.e.
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`not directly under the track plate). The Ethernet jack 718 allows the camera assemblies to
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`connect to a network and allows for power over Ethernet to power the cameras. Screws 720
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`attach the trim ring to the top plate. When assembled, the screws 720 capture and hold the
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`bubble and bubble gasket in place by sandwiching them between the trim ring and top plate.
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`The side view of the track plate is shown in FIG. 7C. As shown, in these embodiments,
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`the track plate is a relatively thin planar plate that is made of sturdy material such as metal, or
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`hard plastic.
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`FIG. 8 shows an exemplary detail view of a camera (lens) assembly, according to some
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`embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the day/night switch is an electro-
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`mechanical device that slides an IR coated glass between the sensor and the lens for daytime and
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`nighttime operation. The metal bracket holds the dayfnight switch and sensor circuit board
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`together. It also attaches to the lens assembly bracket and allows day/night switcher and sensor
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`circuit board to rotate. The sensor circuit board is a printed circuit board with megapixel CMOS
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`image sensor. The lens assembly bracket is a plastic or metal bracket used to hold the lens,
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`day/night switcher/sensor circuit board combination and to secure the entire assembly to the
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`track plate. It also holds the captive fastener and magnets.
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`The captive fastener attaches the lens assembly bracket to the track plate. The screw may
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`be a captive screw so as that it won't fall down during camera setup. Magnets may be attached to
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`the lens assembly bracket that provide a secondary and more flexible way to mount the lens
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`assembly bracket.
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`FIG. 9 illustrates an example of how camera assemblies are installed and adjusted on a
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`track plate, according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown, camera
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`assemblies have the ability to tilt the image, rotate on the camera assembly, and rotate on the
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`track plate. The arrow 901 illustrates how the camera assembly is able to rotate around the axis
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`created by the captive fastener 903. This rotation can be accomplished when the camera is
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`affixed to the track plate in any position using the captive fastener. Further positioning of the
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`camera assembly can be accomplished by using magnets to secure the camera assemblies,
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`instead of the fasteners. The arrow 902 illustrates how each individual camera assembly can be
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`mounted in any position around the track plate using the pre-defined positioning holes. using the
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`(captive) fastener 903 or magnets. The arrow 904 illustrates how the camera assembly can tilt or
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`rotate on the axis connecting the two camera brackets.
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`It will be recognized by those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made to
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`the illustrated and other embodiments of the invention described above, without departing from
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`the broad inventive scope thereof. It will be understood therefore that the invention is not
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`limited to the particular embodiments or arrangements disclosed, but is rather intended to cover
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`any changes, adaptations or modifications which are within the scope of the invention as defined
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`by the appended drawings.
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`June 9,2014
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`75144I’A832
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`INVENTOR(S )IAPPLICANT(S) (LAST NAME. FIRST NAME. MIDDLE INITIAL. RESIDENCE (CITY AND EITHER STATE OR FOREIGN COUNTRY)
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`DONALDSON, Brad J.;
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`Valencia, California
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`Additional inventors are being named on separately numbered sheets attached hereto.
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`TITLE OF THE INVENTION (500 characters max)
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`Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi—Camera Housing
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`APPLICANT(S) STATUS UNDER 37 CFR § 1.27
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`Applicant(s) and any others associated with itithem under § 1.27(a) are a SMALL ENTITY
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`ENCLOSED APPLICATION PARTS
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`Specification (number of pages)
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`Assignment
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`FEE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
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`Submitted herewith is the filing fee of $130.00. No application size fee payment.
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`The Commissioner is hereby authorized to charge any fees under 37 CFR 1.16 and 1.17
`which may be required during the entire pendency of the application to Deposit Account
`No. 03-1728. Please show our docket number with any charge or credit to our Deposit
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`The invention was made by an agency of the United States Government or under a contract with an
`agency of the United States Government.
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`No
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`Yes, the name of the US. Government agency and the Government contract number are:
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`PROVISIONAL APPLICATION COVER SHEET [37 CFR 1.53{c)]
`This is a request for filing a PROVISIONAL APPLICATION under 35 U.S.C. §111(b) and 37 CFR1.51(a)(2)
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`Docket No. 75144IA832
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`CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
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`Please address all correspondence to the address corresponding to CUSTOMER NUMBER 23363. the
`practitioners associated with the law firm of Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP, who are authorized to
`transact all business in the US. Patent and Trademark Office connected with this application.
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`CHRISTIE, PARKER & HALE, LLP
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`Byfwé
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`Raymond R. 'Tabandeh
`Reg. No. 43,945
`6261795-9900
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`PROVISIONAL APPLICATION FILING ONLY
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`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camera Housing
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`Attorney: Raymond R. Tabandeh
`Docket No.: 75144/A832
`Inventor(s): Brad J. Donaldscm
`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Mum-Camera Housing
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`Attorney: Raymond R. Tabandeh
`Docket N0.: 75144/A832
`Inventor(s): Brad 1. Donaldson
`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camcra Housing
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`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camera Housing
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`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Muiti-Camera Housing
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`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camcra Housing
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`Title: Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camera Housing
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`U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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`Attorney Docket Number 75144/A832
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`Application Data Sheet 37 CFR 1.76
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`Application Number
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`Title of Invention
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`Omnidirectional User Configurable Multi-Camera Housing
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`The application data sheet is part ofthe provisional or nonprovisional application for which