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Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations
Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations
Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University
Gabe Moulton, Ohio State UniversitySaurabh Sarker, Ohio State UniversityMegan Troyer, Ohio State University
OHECC April 20, 2006
Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University
Gabe Moulton, Ohio State UniversitySaurabh Sarker, Ohio State UniversityMegan Troyer, Ohio State University
OHECC April 20, 2006
Limitations of Wired CamerasLimitations of Wired Cameras Very limited locations Only one viewpoint Only one operator, with experience
Formal agenda WIRES ! (power, video, audio, network)
Very limited locations Only one viewpoint Only one operator, with experience
Formal agenda WIRES ! (power, video, audio, network)
Advantages of WirelessCameras
Advantages of WirelessCameras Use ANYwhere, indoors or outdoors
Any and all viewpoints Anyone can operate, including students
Impromptu programming NO WIRES !
Use ANYwhere, indoors or outdoors
Any and all viewpoints Anyone can operate, including students
Impromptu programming NO WIRES !
A Few Possible Applications of Wireless Cameras
A Few Possible Applications of Wireless Cameras Narrated tour of a museum or art gallery
Classroom demonstration Students working on a project Laboratory experiment Field Trip Actual - Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Actual - Classic Women’s Clothing, Ohio State University
Narrated tour of a museum or art gallery
Classroom demonstration Students working on a project Laboratory experiment Field Trip Actual - Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Actual - Classic Women’s Clothing, Ohio State University
How the Wireless Cameras WorkHow the Wireless Cameras Work
VideoCamera
VideoTransmitter
Battery
Accessories
VideoReceiver
Video ConferencingEndpoint
VideoStreamer
VCR
VideoProjector
Internet
Roving Station
BaseStation
Four Versions of Wireless Camera
Four Versions of Wireless Camera Handheld - small, simple, inexpensive
Backpack - powerful and versatile Steady Cam – stabilized for motion Microscope – for tiny objects
Features can be mixed and matched
Handheld - small, simple, inexpensive
Backpack - powerful and versatile Steady Cam – stabilized for motion Microscope – for tiny objects
Features can be mixed and matched
The Handheld CameraThe Handheld Camera
Camera Transmitter and receiver Small battery pack Handle Range about 300 feet outdoors
Camera Transmitter and receiver Small battery pack Handle Range about 300 feet outdoors
The Backpack CameraThe Backpack Camera Camera and handle Transmitter and receiver Big battery pack Wall plug and automobile battery chargers Wireless microphone for speaker Hands-free director’s radio for camera person
GPS receiver video overlay for location documentation
Automobile in motion. Magnetic antenna. Range about 2000 feet outdoors. Directional antenna.
Camera and handle Transmitter and receiver Big battery pack Wall plug and automobile battery chargers Wireless microphone for speaker Hands-free director’s radio for camera person
GPS receiver video overlay for location documentation
Automobile in motion. Magnetic antenna. Range about 2000 feet outdoors. Directional antenna.
Superimposed Video Information and Event DocumentationTime and DateExact LocationElevation above sea levelSpeed (if camera is moving)Camera Look DirectionCustomizable Identification Label
Future: Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code ANY other available data as desired.
©2004 Robert S Dixon. All Rights Reserved.
Location Documentation via Video Overlay
Interior of Backpack Interior of Backpack
Long Range Antenna
The Steady CameraThe Steady Camera
Stabilized for walking video Better antennas Range about 500 feet outdoors
Stabilized for walking video Better antennas Range about 500 feet outdoors
The Wireless MicroscopeThe Wireless Microscope Handheld and Tabletop models Various magnifications Some Applications: Nature Field Trips Industrial Inspections Remote Medicine
Handheld and Tabletop models Various magnifications Some Applications: Nature Field Trips Industrial Inspections Remote Medicine
Continuing DevelopmentContinuing Development
Improvements in antennas, batteries, cameras
Integration with tiny Internet-to-Go satellite communications trailer, to provide live video from ANYWHERE
“Mix and Match” camera versions
Improvements in antennas, batteries, cameras
Integration with tiny Internet-to-Go satellite communications trailer, to provide live video from ANYWHERE
“Mix and Match” camera versions