USPatent applicationPatented

Omni-directional camera

Granted 23 Jan 2001

Current assignee: Genex Technologies, Inc. · originally TENEX TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventors: Zheng Jason Geng · Examiner: Adir Aronovich · AU 2912 · TC 2900

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110584
filed 9 Sep 1999
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Patent
US D436612
granted 23 Jan 2001

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Description

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›The camera design disclosed herein includes an imaging…

The camera design disclosed herein includes an imaging unit, a reflector for providing an omni-directional view to the imaging unit and a housing for mounting and supporting the reflector and providing an arm supporting the imaging unit in an appropriate position and orientation over the reflector.

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of an omni-directional camera showing my new design, the undisclosed opposite view being a mirror image;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

The broken line showing of the interior underside of the omni-directional camera shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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