Patent ID: 7733416
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: G08B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A compact mobile sensor assembly comprising: a. an image sensor facing towards the exterior of said compact mobile sensor assembly; b. a transmitter, capable of transmitting an image captured by said image sensor; c. an energy pack providing power to said compact mobile sensor assembly and its components; d. a plate defining the bottom of said compact mobile sensor assembly; e. a motor and related components capable of rotating said compact mobile sensor assembly around its vertical axis; f. a housing surrounding said image sensor, said transmitter, said energy pack, and said motor and related components and capable of protecting said components of said compact mobile sensor assembly from shocks resulting from its deployment and preserving the integrity of said compact mobile sensor assembly, thereby guaranteeing its proper functioning; and g. a center of gravity located to assist in positioning and stabilizing said compact mobile sensor assembly with said plate adjacent to the ground, wherein said compact mobile sensor assembly can be deployed by placing it in or throwing or firing it to a location at which it is desired to carry out surveillance; said housing sustains the shocks of the deployment; the shape of said housing, the shape of said plate, and the location of said center of gravity cause said compact mobile sensor assembly to stabilize and orient itself with said plate adjacent to the ground; and said image sensor captures a scene surrounding said image sensor; and wherein, after said compact mobile sensor assembly is deployed and said motor is activated, said plate remains stationary and said housing and the components therein are rotated around the vertical axis.