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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2013
Jigabot, Llc, Highland, UT (US);
Richard F. Stout, Highland, UT (US);
Kyle K. Johnson, Eagle Mountain, UT (US);
Cameron Engh, South Jordan, UT (US);
Kevin J. Shelley, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Jigabot, LLC., Highland, UT (US);
Abstract
In a video recording environment, a compact, rugged, intelligent tracking apparatus and method enables the automation of labor-intensive operating of cameras, lights, microphones and other devices. Auto-framing of a tracked object within the viewfinder of a supported camera is possible. The device can sense more than one object at once, and includes multiple ways to easy way to switch from one object to another. The methods show how the auto-framing device can be 'predictive' of movements, intelligently smooth the tilt and swivel motions so that the end effect is a professional looking picture or video. It is designed to be uniquely small yet rugged and waterproof. And it can accept configuration input from users via a smartphone or extreme-sports camera over wi-fi or bluetooth, including user-programmable scripts that automate the device functionality in easy to use ways.