Patent ID: 9243741
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: F16C,F16M,G02B,G03B,G06F,G06K,H04N

Claim Text:
1. A telescoping monopod apparatus configured to hold a photographic instrument comprising: a body housing a control component and an electronic component, the body having a first end and a second end; a plurality of shafts disposed in an interior of the body from the second end of the body, the second end being opposite of the first end; a connector disposed on an uppermost shaft of the plurality of shafts and configured to contact a holder; a first support protruding from the holder and holding a first mirror; and a second support protruding from the holder and holding a second mirror, wherein the electronic component and the control component are configured to cause movement of the plurality of shafts, and wherein the electronic component and the control component are configured to actuate at least one of the first mirror and the second mirror upon the photographic instrument detecting a feature of interest, upon receiving an instruction from the photographic instrument, or upon receiving an instruction from the telescoping monopod apparatus.