Patent ID: 6563102
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: B60R,G01J,H04N

Abstract:
A mounting and control system for mounting an optical imaging device to an enclosed structure, comprising:a support member having an optical imaging device including an optical system and an electronic detection system fixed to an end of the support member; a bearing configured to support said support member and to provide for rotational movement of said support member about a horizontal axis; a mounting member configured to support said bearing and to provide for rotational movement of said bearing about a vertical axis; a control handle mechanically connected to said support member at an opposing end opposite to the end having the electronic detection system fixed thereto; and a display electrically connected to said imaging device and located remote to said imaging device, wherein said mounting member is configured to mount said optical imaging device to said enclosed structure such that said electronic detection system is external to the enclosed structure and said control handle is internal to the enclosed structure.