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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 28, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Norbert Stiepel, Chapel Hill, NC (US);
Terrence Traser, Clovis, CA (US);
Assignee:
Pelco, Clovis, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B 1/700 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B 1/700 ;
Abstract
A viewing angle-dependent retractable surveillance camera mounting mechanism allowing for pivotal movement of the camera (tilt and retraction capability) fully up into the interior of the housing; and correlation of the camera tilt/retraction angle to the lens telephoto angle and zoom in order to provide a consistent view. A protective cover and a fixed or movable dome bubble may be provided with the camera mounting mechanism.