Patent ID: 6873355
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: F16M,H04N

Abstract:
1. A three-dimensionally moveable camera system that conveys advertising information to spectators, comprising: at least first, second and third elongated flexible members, each having a first end and a second end; at least three motor driven reels, wherein one motor driven reel corresponds to one elongated flexible member, and wherein the first end of said first elongated flexible member is extendably and retractably connected to said motor driven reel; at least first, second and third equipment support members, wherein said first equipment support member corresponds to said first elongated flexible member, and wherein the second end of said first elongated flexible member is attached to said equipment support member; a three-dimensionally moveable camera assembly comprising: a camera, a camera mount having said camera mounted thereon, said camera mount being connected to said equipment support members; a cover, coupled to the mount, that conveys advertising information to spectators in a field of view of said three-dimensionally moveable camera assembly; and control electronics that control at least one angular orientation of said three-dimensionally moveable camera assembly including said cover, wherein said cover is maintained in a desired angular orientation with respect to a ground surface, irrespective of an angular position of said camera with respect to the ground surface and said cover covers said control electronics.