System and method to operate a set remotely

Number: 11201995
Published: 2021-12-14
Filed: 2020-07-10
Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Inventors: Sanchez; Rene A., Anthony; Lawrence, Rodriguez, Jr.; Eddie F., Schefferine; Robert W., Ybarra; Anthony J.
CPC: H04N23/69; H04N23/661; H04N23/64; H04N23/695
Verdict: Low Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Remote operation of camera/production set hardware.

Abstract

The present disclosure describes systems and methods operating a set remotely, and more specifically, for enabling the control of a remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device as well as the communication between the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device and various specialty devices of a cloud control center configured to remotely control features of the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device. In operation, a talent component may receive a user input indicative of turning on the r remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device. Based on receiving the user input, the talent component may automatically connect, via a network, to a cloud control center. Based on connecting to the talent component, the cloud control center may remotely control the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device an enable the remote recording of audio-visual content.

Background

FIELD (1) Examples described herein generally relate to remote media production, and more specifically, to a remotely controlled adjustable audio-visual recording device communicatively coupled to various specialty devices of a cloud control center configured to remotely control features of the adjustable audio-visual recording device. BACKGROUND (2) Media production is the generation of audio and/or visual content, such as a newscast, documentary, Internet video, interview, movie, television show, or other viewable media. Such generated content may be transmitted to viewers through various methods, such as broadcast audio waves, cable, satellite, wireless, or the Internet. Traditionally, a media production company includes specialized crew members, such as electricians, camera operators, the director of photography, grips, gaffers, operators, and the like, that are each responsible for various elements of a production project, from set design and lighting, to camera control and recording. For the best quality content, oftentimes content generation occurs on-set and in-person with the help of specialized media production crew members. As media production migrates from the traditional controlled production set with a large, specialized crew to remote locations with no production crew, the quality of the content generated may be compromised. SUMMARY (3) Embodiments relate to systems and methods for operating a set remotely, and more specifically, for enabling the control of a r

Claims

1. A system comprising: a talent component comprising a remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device comprising a camera, the talent component configured to: receive a user input indicative of turning on the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device; and based on receiving the user input, automatically connect, via a network, to a cloud control center; and the cloud control center comprising a plurality of specialty devices, each of the plurality of specialty devices configured to present information and enable control of features corresponding to a recording of audio-visual content captured by the talent component and relevant to a corresponding specialty device, the cloud control center configured to: based on connecting to the talent component, control the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device. || 13. A method comprising: receiving, at a talent component comprising a remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device comprising a camera, a user input indicative of turning on the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device; based on receiving the user input, automatically connecting, at the talent component and via a network, to a cloud control center; and based on connecting to the talent component, controlling, by the cloud control center, the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device, wherein the cloud control center comprises a plurality of specialty devices, each of the plurality of specialty devices configured to present information and enable control of features corresponding to a recording of audio-visual content captured by the talent component and relevant to a corresponding specialty device. || 17. A non-transitory computer readable medium having computer executable instructions stored thereon that, if executed by one or more processors of a remotely adjustable system, cause the remotely adjustable to perform one or more steps comprising: receiving, at a talent component comprising a remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device comprising a camera, a user input indicative of turning on the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device; based on receiving the user input, automatically connecting, at the talent component and via a network, to a cloud control center; and based on connecting to the talent component, control, by the cloud control center, the remotely adjustable audio-visual recording device, wherein the cloud control center comprises a plurality of specialty devices, each of the plurality of specialty devices configured to present information and enable control of features corresponding to a recording of audio-visual content captured by the talent component and relevant to a corresponding specialty device.