Abstract:
A case for an electronic communications device having a lens for capturing images comprises an external casing assembly comprising: (a) an external sleeve defining an interior space, the sleeve comprising an opening at one longitudinal end; (b) a door movably mounted at the opposite end; (c) a releasable latch for securing the door in a closed position; and (d) an interchangeable lens assembly comprising a lens and a lens holder removably attached to a front side of the casing assembly. The case further comprises a sled component for receiving the electronic communication device thereon, the sled component being configured for removable receipt in an inserted position in the external sleeve by longitudinal insertion. The sled component reduces vibrations experienced by the electronic communications device. The sled component has a lens exposing area positioned for alignment with the lens of the electronics communications device to permit image capture therethrough.

Description:
[0001]    The present application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/350,785, filed Jan. 15, 2012, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. 
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    This invention relates generally to a Point of View (POV) video mounting system, and more specifically to a system and method of mounting a video and data recording and display device to record one&#39;s performance. 
       BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
       [0003]    Mountable POV video camera systems have been in existence for a few years and have been used for film and television production. Currently, POV video camera systems are used to record one&#39;s action sports performance. For example, sports accessory manufacturer Go Pro sells POV video camera systems which give sports professionals and enthusiasts the ability to record their performance in real time. 
         [0004]    Prior art POV video camera systems, however, currently consist of camera and related hardware components with limited size and functionality. In particular, prior art POV video camera systems fail to perform sophisticated tasks that require hardware components present in many smart-phones and other high-end telecommunication consumer devices. 
         [0005]    Prior art Point of View camera systems lack computer software applications that measure and display metrics of one&#39;s performance. For example, computer software applications can be designed to measure and display speed, acceleration, and g-forces. Prior art video camera systems also lack the capacity to accommodate various electronic devices and only support a single proprietary camera hardware component. These video camera systems also lack the ability to provide feedback to a user in real time. 
         [0006]    Moreover, prior art video camera systems exhibit poor locking capabilities. For example, these video camera systems often move due to vibration when sports equipment operate at high speeds. To prevent the camera from moving, users are required to purchase specialized tools to fasten the device to a desired surface. To this end, there is a need for a POV video mounting system which addresses the aforementioned limitations of prior art POV camera systems. The present invention addresses such a need. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. In particular, a Point of View (POV) video mounting system described herein includes a casing assembly operable to fit an electronic device therein. The electronic device has video and data recording and display capability. In addition, a POV video mounting system includes a mounting assembly coupled to the casing assembly and operable to mount the POV video mounting system to sports equipment. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]      FIG. 1A  illustrates a perspective front view of an assembled POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0009]      FIG. 1B  illustrates a perspective back view of an assembled POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0010]      FIG. 2A  illustrates an exploded front view of a disassembled POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 2B  illustrates an exploded back view of a disassembled POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  illustrates a flow chart of a method for assembling a POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 4A  provides a graphic illustration of a method of affixing a mounting assembly to sports equipment in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 4B  provides a graphic illustration of a method of coupling a casing assembly to a mounting assembly in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 5A  provides a graphic illustration of a method of inserting an electronic device having video and data recording and display capabilities inside a casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 5B  provides a graphic illustration of a method of latching a door component of the casing sleeve to secure the electronic device within the sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 6A  provides a graphic illustration of a method of setting the casing sleeve to a desired angle relative to the mounting assembly in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 6B  provides a graphic illustration of a method of adjusting a lever component of the mounting assembly to a locked position to maintain the desired angle of the casing sleeve relative to the mounting assembly in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 7A  illustrates a perspective front view of an unlatched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 7B  illustrates a snapshot of a casing sleeve moving from an unlatched state to a latched state in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 7C  illustrates a perspective front view of a latched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 8A  illustrates a perspective side view of an unlatched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 8B  illustrates a perspective side view of a latched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0024]      FIG. 8C  illustrates a perspective back view of an unlatched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0025]      FIG. 8D  illustrates a perspective back view of a latched casing sleeve in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0026]      FIG. 9A  illustrates an exploded view of a mounting assembly in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0027]      FIG. 9B  illustrates a perspective view of a mounting assembly in a locked state in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0028]      FIG. 10  illustrates a perspective view of various mounting assemblies and sled components in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0029]      FIG. 11  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system coupled to a helmet in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0030]      FIG. 12A  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system mounted to a motorcycle in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 12B  illustrates a close up view of a POV video mounting system mounted to a motorcycle in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 13  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system coupled to a chest mount in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
           [0033]      FIG. 14  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system coupled to a wrist mount in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0034]    This invention relates generally to Point of View (POV) video mounting systems, and more specifically to a system and method of mounting a video and data recording and display device to record one&#39;s performance. The following description is presented to enable one having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the embodiment described herein and is provided in the context of a patent application. The generic principles and features described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Thus, the present embodiment is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein. 
         [0035]    A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. In particular, Point of View (POV) video mounting systems described herein include a casing assembly operable to fit an electronic device therein. The electronic device has video and data recording and display capability. In addition, a POV video mounting system includes a mounting assembly coupled to the casing assembly and operable to mount the POV video mounting system to sports equipment. 
         [0036]      FIG. 1A  is an illustration of a perspective front view of an assembled Point of View video mounting system  100  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. POV video mounting system  100  is configured to be mounted to sports equipment such as bicycles, motorbikes, jet skis, race cars, etc. However, there is great versatility to where and how POV video mounting systems  100  are mounted. For example, POV video mounting system  100  can be mounted to weapons and armored fighting vehicles. As will be described below, POV video mounting system  100  can be coupled to other mounting surfaces such as a user&#39;s person. 
         [0037]    It should be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art that with regards to orientation,  FIG. 1A  illustrates the front view  130  of POV video mounting system  100  which is the back side of casing assembly  105 , according to an embodiment of the present invention. As such, the front view  130  of POV video mounting system  100  faces away from the user during operation whereas the front side of casing assembly  105  faces the user (e.g. driver of sports equipment to which system  100  is attached) when the system  100  is in operation. For example, if POV video mounting system  100  is mounted to a front fender of a bicycle, the front side of casing sleeve  105  faces the rider and in the direction of the rider&#39;s view. 
         [0038]      FIG. 1B  illustrates a perspective back view  110  of an assembled Point Of View (POV) video mounting system  100  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. It should be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that with regards to orientation,  FIG. 1B  illustrates the back view  110  of POV video mounting system  100  which exposes the front side of casing assembly  105 . As shown, an enclosed electronic device  120  with video and data recording and display functionality is displayed through a transparent portion of the casing assembly  105 . Accordingly, the enclosed electronic device  120  is visible from the back side of the casing assembly  105  according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0039]    In an embodiment, a back side of casing assembly  105  faces away from the user when the system  100  is in operation. For example, if POV video mounting system  100  is mounted to a front fender of a motorcycle, the back side of casing assembly  105  faces the driver. 
         [0040]      FIG. 2A  illustrates an exploded front view of a disassembled Point of View (POV) video mounting system  200  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, POV video mounting system  200  includes a casing assembly  205 , an electronic device  220  partially inside of the assembly  205 , and a mounting assembly  250  disposed underneath the casing assembly  205 . It should be understood that  FIG. 2A  illustrates the front view  230  of POV video mounting system  200  which is the back side of casing assembly  205 . 
         [0041]    As shown in the figure, a sled component  240  with electronic device  220  slidably coupled therein can easily be inserted into or removed from the casing assembly  205 . Sled component  240  is an optional component of POV video mounting system  200 . 
         [0042]    Sled component  240  may be coupled to electronic device  220  and then inserted into casing assembly  205 . In an embodiment, sled component  240  reduces the amount of vibration experienced by electronic device  220  when POV video mounting system  200  is in operation. To reduce the amount of vibration experienced by electronic device  220 , sled component  240  comprises soft plastic or hard rubber. Sled component  240  may also be used to provide additional physical protection for the electronic device  220 . 
         [0043]    Electronic device  220  includes video and data recording and display capabilities. In an embodiment, electronic device  220  is a music playing device. For example, electronic device  220  may be an iPhone® or an iPod Touch® sold and distributed by Apple Computers, Inc., headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. It should be understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to any particular device. As such, any device which includes video and/or data recording and display capabilities and can be assembled within casing assembly  200  is in the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
         [0044]    Furthermore, electronic device  220  is operable to display live images, recorded video footage, performance metrics, and other useful information on its display. Electronic device  220  is also capable to record videos at 720p-1080p video. 
         [0045]      FIG. 2A  further illustrates that casing assembly  205  includes a coupling component  226  through which a mounting assembly  250  is coupled thereto. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 2A , coupling component  226  is shaped in a j-hook configuration which couples to an axle component of the mounting assembly. 
         [0046]    Moving forward,  FIG. 2B  provides an illustration of an exploded back view of a disassembled POV video mounting system  200  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. Alternatively, with respect to  FIG. 2A ,  FIG. 2B  illustrates the front side of casing assembly  205 . 
         [0047]    Accordingly,  FIG. 2A  and  FIG. 2B  illustrate different perspective views of POV video mounting system  200 . It should be understood that assembling the components shown in  FIGS. 2A and 2B  results in a configured POV video mounting system  200 , as shown in  FIGS. 1A and 1B . 
         [0048]    It should be understood that a POV video mounting system in accordance with the present invention is not limited to the components or configuration of the components displayed in  FIGS. 2A and 2B . As such, a POV video mounting system consistent with the present invention may include all or more components than those displayed in  FIGS. 2A and 2B  and this would be in the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
         [0049]    For example,  FIGS. 2A and 2B  illustrate a casing sleeve  205 . However, it should be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art that any assembly which protects, secures, and provides a hermetic covering to the electronic device therein is consistent with the present invention. 
         [0050]      FIG. 3  illustrates a flow chart  300  of a method for assembling a POV video mounting system in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, flowchart  300  includes blocks  301 - 306 . It should be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that the present invention is not limited to the blocks shown in  FIG. 3 . As such, the present invention may further include additional blocks or less blocks than shown in the figure which is in the spirit and scope of the present invention. As will be described below, blocks  301  and  302  are illustrated in  FIGS. 4A and 4B , respectively; blocks  303  and  304  are illustrated in  FIGS. 5A and 5B , respectively; and blocks  305  and  306  are illustrated in  FIGS. 6A and 6B , respectively. 
         [0051]      FIG. 4A  provides a graphic illustration of block  301  which provides a method of affixing a mounting assembly to sports equipment in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, mounting assembly  450  is to be mounted to a top surface of helmet  401 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 4B  provides a graphic illustration of block  302  which provides a method of coupling a casing assembly  405  to the mounting assembly  450  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, the coupling component  426  of casing assembly  405  is coupled to mounting assembly  450  via axle  470 . In an embodiment, when casing assembly  405  is coupled to mounting assembly  450 , axle  470  and coupling component  426  form a tight connection. 
         [0053]      FIG. 5A  provides a graphic illustration of block  303  which provides a method of inserting an electronic device  520  having video and data recording and display capabilities inside a casing sleeve  505  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, electronic device  520  with sled component  540  coupled thereto is inserted into the casing sleeve  505 . In addition, one can set the angle of casing assembly  505  prior to inserting electronic device  520  and sled component  540  therein. 
         [0054]      FIG. 5B  provides a graphic illustration of block  304  which provides a method of latching a door component of the casing sleeve  505  to secure the electronic device  520  within the sleeve  503 , according to a system and method of the present invention. In particular, latching arm  532  and latching bracket  533  are in a latch state and lever component  575  is in an unlocked state such that a user can adjust the angle of the casing sleeve  505  relative to the mounting assembly or attached surface (e.g. helmet). 
         [0055]      FIG. 6A  provides a graphic illustration of block  305  which provides a method of setting the casing sleeve  605  to a desired angle relative to a mounting assembly in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, casing sleeve  605  is set to a first angle shown by state  600 A whereas state  600 B illustrates a casing sleeve  605  set to a second angle. 
         [0056]      FIG. 6B  provides a graphic illustration of block  306  which provides a method of adjusting a lever component  675  of the mounting assembly to a locked position to maintain the desired angle of the casing sleeve  605  relative to the mounting assembly, according to a system and method of the present invention. Once lever component  675  is placed in a locking position, casing sleeve  605  is fixed at a certain angle. Once a user locks the mounting assembly via lever component  675 , a user can begin recording their performance. 
         [0057]    Continuing on through the figures,  FIG. 7A  is a perspective front view of an unlatched casing sleeve  705  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. In particular,  FIG. 7A  shows an unlatched door  731  exposing a sled component  740  within casing sleeve  705 . When door  731  is unlatched, both electronic device (not shown in this figure) and sled component  740  can readily be removed from or inserted into the casing sleeve  705 . 
         [0058]      FIG. 7  A also provides an illustration of a latching clip component  735  disposed on the door  731 . In an embodiment, latching clip component  735  works in cooperation with casing lip component  741  to latch door  731  in place as further described below. 
         [0059]    Furthermore, a finger groove  743  disposed on the sled component  740  shown can aid one remove or insert the electronic device and sled component  740  inside of the casing sleeve  705 . Moreover, sled component  740  has a small cut out  742  which exposes a lens component of the electronic device. 
         [0060]    Moving forward through the figures,  FIG. 7B  illustrates a snapshot of a casing sleeve  705  moving from an unlatched to a latched state in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, latching clip component  735  is coupled to lip component  741  (see  FIG. 7A ). In addition, the figure shows that latching arm  732  is erect and extends perpendicularly to the surface of the casing assembly  705 . Most notably, a lens component  711  is exposed through the sled component and door. 
         [0061]    Moving forward,  FIG. 7C  is a perspective front view  730  of a latched casing sleeve  705  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, when casing sleeve  705  is latched, both latching arm  732  and latching clip component  735  are disposed laterally across the body of the door  731 . In an embodiment, door  731  is operable to allow an electronic device and sled component slide in and out of the casing sleeve  705 . Door  731  is further operable to secure an electronic device from sliding out of casing sleeve  705 . 
         [0062]    In addition, door  731  further includes a front lens area  717  which is secured to casing sleeve  705  via screws  725 . Front lens area  717  can be removed from the back of casing sleeve  705  such that a wide area lens can be fitted therein over a lens  711  of the electronic device to record and display a wide area lens by the device during operation. 
         [0063]    In an embodiment, POV video mounting system of the present invention includes components and features for affixing the system to another body (e.g. such as the surface of sports equipment). For example, in the embodiment shown in  FIG. 7C , coupling component  726  includes openings  738 ,  739  through which a lanyard, rope or other like device can be disposed there through to secure a POV video mounting system of the present invention to another body. 
         [0064]    Moving forward,  FIG. 8A  illustrates a perspective side view of an unlatched casing sleeve  805  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, door  831  is open exposing electronic device  820 , sled component  840 , and the inside of latching clip  835 . In an embodiment, when casing sleeve  805  moves from a latched state to an unlatched state, a latching component (not shown), latching clip  835 , and door  831  rotates from the back side  884  towards the front side  883  of casing sleeve  805  via hinges  882 , as described above. 
         [0065]    Alternatively,  FIG. 8B  illustrates a perspective side view of a latched casing sleeve  805  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, when casing sleeve  805  is latched, both the electronic device  820  and sled component  840  are secured therein. In an embodiment, when casing sleeve  805  is latched, latching bracket  833  fits firmly around an elevated portion  836  of the latching arm. In the embodiment, latching bracket  833  fits flush around the elevated portion  836  such that the aforementioned components aid in the locking mechanism functionality of the door. In operation, latching bracket  833  rotates laterally from the front side of the casing sleeve  805  towards the back side  884  of the sleeve  805  to a latched state, as illustrated in the figure. 
         [0066]    In addition,  FIG. 8B  illustrates a button  834  disposed on the surface of the door. In operation, button  834  is operable to engage a button  846  on the electronic device  820 . In an embodiment, button  834  engages a sleep/wake function on the electronic device  820 . 
         [0067]    Moving forward,  FIG. 8C  illustrates a perspective back view of an unlatched casing sleeve  805  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, the front side of casing sleeve  805  illustrates a touch screen membrane  880  through which a user can access buttons and functionality (via icons  891 ) on the electronic device  820 . For example, touch screen membrane  880  can allow a user to access power button  881  on the electronic device  820  to turn the device  820  on and off. 
         [0068]    The figure also illustrates how latching arm  832  and latching clip component  835  are disposed upon the door  831 . As shown, latching arm  832 , along with latching clip  835  span across the entire width of door such that the aforementioned components can latch the door and secure electronic device  820  (sled component  840  is optional) therein. Additionally, the figure shows a top view of locking component  833 . 
         [0069]      FIG. 8C  further illustrates an additional back lens  821  on the electronic device  820 . In an embodiment, a user can toggle via a computer software application(s) installed on the electronic device  820  between a front lens (see  FIG. 7B , ref # 711 ) and a back lens  821  while the POV video mounting system is in operation. For example, if a POV video mounting system in accordance with the present invention is in operation (e.g. mounted to sports equipment) and a user sets the lens preference to the front lens, the electronic device  820  can record and display video footage in the direction traveled by the sports equipment. 
         [0070]    Alternatively, if a user sets the lens preference to back lens  821 , the electronic device  820  can record and display video footage in the direction of the user. In an embodiment, when the user sets the lens preference to the back lens  821 , the electronic device  820  records and displays the user. For example, while a user-driver traverses along a course, the user-driver activates back lens  821  to record him or her during the course. A user-driver may use the video footage to view the user-driver&#39;s facial expressions along specific areas of the traversed course. 
         [0071]    Moving forward,  FIG. 8D  illustrates a perspective back view of a latched casing sleeve  805  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, when casing sleeve  805  is latched, the electronic device  820  and sled component (not shown) is enclosed and secured within the casing sleeve  805 . Notably, when casing sleeve  805  is latched, latching bracket  833  (extending from hinges  882 ) is shown fitted flush around the elevated portion  836  of the latching arm. 
         [0072]      FIG. 9A  illustrates an exploded view of a mounting assembly  950  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, mounting assembly  950  includes a mounting base  960  and a quick release assembly  976 . As described above, mounting assembly  950  provides a mechanism to mount a POV video mounting system of the present invention to the surface of a body such as sports equipment. 
         [0073]    In particular, mounting base  960  includes a pair of arches  965  through which an axle  970  of quick release assembly  976  extends there through. Axle  970  is maintained within a pair of arches  965  via openings  960  and quick release lever  975 . Quick release assembly  976  includes a quick release lever  975  coupled to axle  970  by a nut  972 . A user can engage the quick release lever  975  to loosen the quick release assembly  976  and set a casing sleeve to a desired angle. Once the casing sleeve is set to the desired angle, the user can lock the casing sleeve&#39;s position in place by engaging the quick release lever  975  by pushing the lever  975  towards the axle  970  such that the tip of the lever  975  extends in the same direction of the axle  970 . 
         [0074]    Furthermore, the quick release lever  975  can move in multiple directions as illustrated in  FIG. 9A . For example, quick release lever  975  can move up, down, left and right. In relation to axle  970 , quick release lever  975  can move in a direction perpendicular to axle  970  (e.g. moving towards or away from the axle  970 ). In addition, quick release lever  975  can move in an orbit fashion around axle  970 . 
         [0075]    In an embodiment, one can loosen or tighten the quick release assembly  976  by rotating the quick release lever  975 . For example, the quick release assembly  976  can be tightened by rotating the quick release lever  975  in a clockwise direction whereas loosening the assembly  976  requires rotating the lever  975  in a counter clockwise direction according to an embodiment of the present invention. 
         [0076]    When quick release lever  975  is in the unlocked position, a casing sleeve coupled to the mounting assembly  950  can be removed from the assembly  950 , as described above. In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 9A , mounting assembly  950  further includes a washer  977  disposed flush against an arch  965  and quick release lever  975 .  FIG. 9A  further illustrates openings  962  through which a lanyard, rope or other like device may be disposed there through to secure a POV video mounting system of the present invention to another body. 
         [0077]    The size of the openings  962  may be on the order of centimeters. However, the size of the openings can also be on the order of inches. The present invention is not limited to openings  962  of a certain size so long as the openings are large enough to let a lanyard or other similar device be threaded there through. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 9A , two pairs of openings  962  are present on the arches of the mounting assembly. One having ordinary skill in the art understands that the present invention is not limited to two pairs of openings. The present invention is amenable to include any number of openings  962  so long as an additional mechanism is used to secure the POV video mounting system to a body. 
         [0078]    Finally,  FIG. 9A  illustrates a foam tape pad  990  beneath mounting base  960 . In an embodiment, foam tape pad  990  includes an adhesive layer disposed on the top  991  and bottom  993  of the base  992  portion of the foam tap pad  990 . In operation, the adhesive layer adheres to a surface desired by a user. 
         [0079]    Foam tape pad  990  may be of any type such that it enables the Point Of View video mounting system to mount securely upon a surface. Foam tape pad  990  may be chosen according to performance metrics such as dynamic shear. In an embodiment, foam tape pad  990  may have a dynamic shear value in the range of 40-140 pounds per square inch (psi). For example, 3M Corporation® sells foam pads of varying performance characteristics such as the 3M Double Coated Removable Foam Tape 4451, a double coated foam tape pad made of polyethylene which features a dynamic shear value of 140 psi. As such, 3M Corporation&#39;s Foam Tape 4451 is suitable for use within the POV video mounting system described herein. Moreover, vinyl and urethane foam pads may be suitable substitutes so long as the dynamic shears of the pads exceed 40 psi. 
         [0080]    Moving forward,  FIG. 9B  illustrates a perspective view of a mounting assembly  950  in a locked position in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As described above, quick release lever  975  can be adjusted to a locked position to maintain the position (e.g. tilt angle) of the casing sleeve set by a user. In an embodiment of the present invention, when quick release lever  975  is in a locked position, a casing sleeve cannot easily be disassembled from the mounting assembly  950 . As such, when the quick release lever  975  is in a locked position, a casing sleeve and mounting assembly  950  operate collectively as a single POV video mounting system. 
         [0081]    Continuing on through the figures,  FIG. 10  illustrates a perspective view of various mounting assemblies and sled components in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown,  FIG. 10  illustrates a flat mounting base  1001 , curved mounting base  1002 , ridged sled  1003 , and flat sled  1006 . 
         [0082]    Flat mounting base  1001  and curved mounting base  1002  may be selected by a user according to the type of surface the POV video mounting system will be mounted to. For example, if a POV video mounting system of the present invention will be mounted to a flat surface such as on a surfing board, one may benefit from selecting a flat mounting base  1001  the mounting system. Alternatively, if a POV video mounting system of the present invention will be mounted to a helmet, one may select a curved mounting base  1002 . As such, one may choose either flat mounting base  1001  or curved mounting base  1002  according to the type of surface to which a POV video mounting system will be permanently or semi-permanently affixed thereto. 
         [0083]      FIG. 10  further includes illustrates a ridged sled  1003  and flat sled  1006  which are used according to the type of electronic device that will be contained within the casing assembly. As shown, ridged sled  1003  includes a plurality of ridges  1004  disposed on the base  1005  of the sled  1003  whereas flat sled  1006  features a flat base  1007 . If the electronic device to be contained within the casing assembly is an iPhone smart-phone device, one may benefit from using flat base  1006 . Alternatively, if the electronic device is an iPod music player device, one may benefit from using the ridged sled  1003 . 
         [0084]    Continuing on through the figures,  FIG. 11  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system  1100  coupled to a helmet  1101  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, POV video mounting system  1100  is affixed near the top of helmet  1101 . In particular, the mounting assembly  1160  component of the mounting system  1100  is mounted to the helmet  1101  via an adhesive such as a foam tap pad  1190 . 
         [0085]    In the figure, the POV video mounting system is oriented such that the back of the casing sleeve faces the direction viewed by the user donning the helmet  1101 . Accordingly, the POV video mounting system  1100  shown in the figure will record an area in the direction of what the user donning the helmet  1101  views. Otherwise, the POV video mounting system  1100  will record the back view of the user if the user so desires. 
         [0086]      FIG. 12A  illustrates a perspective view of a Point of View (POV) video mounting system  1200  mounted to a motorcycle  1201  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, a user-driver can view the live images of his or her performance in real time. 
         [0087]    Moving forward,  FIG. 12B  illustrates a close up view of the POV video mounting system  1200  mounted to motorcycle  1201  displayed in  FIG. 12A . In particular, the figure shows a close up view of the POV video mounting system  1200  mounted to a gear shaft area of the motorcycle. As shown, the display of an electronic device within the casing assembly displays the recorded video footage of the user-driver&#39;s performance. 
         [0088]    Additionally, performance data and other useful information are displayed by the electronic device. For example, the display of the electronic device may display a measurement of speed, acceleration, deceleration, and g-forces. In addition, as shown in the figure, the electronic device can show an indicator  1295  of the user-driver&#39;s trek along a course. It should be understood that performance data and other useful information can be generated and displayed by computer software application(s) (“computer apps”) installed upon the electronic device. 
         [0089]      FIG. 13  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system  1380  coupled to a chest mount  1301  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, chest mount  1301  includes chest straps  1302  which are to be suspended from a user&#39;s torso  1311 . Chest mount  1301  further includes a mounting base  1303  of which a POV mounting system  1380  is mounted thereto. In operation, chest mount  1301  can support a POV mounting system  1380  coupled thereto to record and display a user&#39;s real time performance, performance metrics, and other useful information. 
         [0090]    In addition,  FIG. 14  illustrates a perspective view of a POV video mounting system  1485  coupled to a wrist mount  1400  in accordance with a system and method of the present invention. As shown, wrist mount  1400  includes a casing assembly (e.g. casing sleeve  1405 ) coupled to a base  1403  component of the wrist mount  1400 . 
         [0091]    Furthermore, wrist mount  1400  includes a snap component  1415  suspended from a bracket component  1404  of a strap  1402  which connects to a snap component  1408  of the casing assembly  1405 . Once, the casing sleeve  1405  is latched, a user can don the wrist mount  1400  by wrapping the strap  1402  around the user&#39;s arm, then weaving the strap  1402  through buckle  1409 , and finally connecting the front side of the strap  1402  against the back side of strap  1402  via velco  1407  disposed on the strap  1402 . 
         [0092]    Accordingly, a wrist mount  1400  with a POV video mounting system  1405  coupled thereto provides a way for users to record their performance in real time while participating in sporting activities. Additionally, users can select which images get recorded by moving the POV device  1485  to capture any desired images. 
         [0093]    A POV video mounting system has been described. It will be understood by those having ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention disclosed. In addition, the examples and embodiments described herein are in all respects illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art of the present invention will recognize that other embodiments using the concepts described herein are also possible.