User interface aspects for a motorized monopod jib for cameras

Number: 10547773
Published: 2020-01-28
Filed: 2017-02-10
Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: Niemeyer; Gunter D., Kallas; Sean, Swerdlow; Avner, Scheff-King; Meredith Bailey Antonia
CPC: F16M11/00; H04N23/66; G03B17/561; H04N23/62; G03B17/563; H04N23/50; H04N23/69; H04N23/63; F16M13/04
Verdict: Low Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Camera-jib rig UI/control hardware.

Abstract

An embodiment provides a monopod jib for cameras, including: a pole; a multi-axis gimbal disposed at one end of the pole; and a user interface comprising: a first user interface element having a first plurality of camera controls; and a second user interface element having a second plurality of camera controls. Other embodiments are shown and described.

Background

BACKGROUND(1) Monopod jibs (a monopole or pole or boom having an attachment for a camera) are used to capture certain shots, e.g., when a camera needs to be extended outward from a camera operator. Certain monopod jibs are equipped with a gimbal, i.e., an arrangement that acts to facilitate or control movement of the camera mounted on the monopole. For example, a gimbal may be used to balance or counterbalance a camera, buffering it from motion. Additionally, certain monopod jibs are provided with a multi-axis gimbal, which may be motorized, e.g., one or more motors may be provided to actively control movement of the gimbal components, and thus the camera.BRIEF SUMMARY(2) In summary, an embodiment provides a monopod jib for cameras, comprising: a pole; a multi-axis gimbal disposed at one end of the pole; and a user interface comprising: a first user interface element having a first plurality of camera controls; and a second user interface element having a second plurality of camera controls.(3) Another embodiment provides a system, comprising: a monopod jib for cameras, comprising: a pole; a multi-axis gimbal disposed at one end of the pole; a battery box disposed at the opposite end of the pole; and a user interface comprising: a first user interface element having a first plurality of camera controls; and a second user interface element having a second plurality of camera controls.(4) A further embodiment provides a method, comprising: grasping a monopod jib with a first ha

Claims

1. A monopod jib for cameras, comprising: a pole; a multi-axis gimbal disposed at one end of the pole; and a user interface comprising: a first user interface element disposed at a first location on the pole, wherein the first user interface element comprises a first plurality of camera controls; and a second user interface element disposed at a second location on the pole, wherein the second user interface element comprises a second plurality of camera controls; and a third user interface element comprising a plurality of configuration elements for changing configurations of the first plurality of camera controls and the second plurality of camera controls. 13. A system, comprising: a monopod jib for cameras, comprising: a pole; a multi-axis gimbal disposed at one end of the pole; a battery box disposed at an opposite end of the pole comprising a plurality of configuration elements; and a user interface comprising: a first user interface element having a first plurality of camera controls; and a second user interface element having a second plurality of camera controls, wherein the plurality of configuration elements establish configurations for the first plurality of camera controls and the second plurality of camera controls. 20. A method, comprising: grasping a monopod jib with a first hand and a second hand; providing inputs to a first user interface element disposed on the monopod jib and located proximate to the first hand; and providing inputs to a second user interface element disposed on the monopod jib and located proximate to the second hand; wherein the inputs from the first user interface element and the inputs from the second user interface element are implemented according to configurations set by a plurality of configuration elements associated with the monopod jib and wherein the inputs from the first user interface element and the inputs from the second user interface element collectively control both camera position and image quality of a camera mounted to an end of the monopod jib.