Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University Gabe Moulton, Ohio State University Saurabh Sarker,

Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations

Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations

Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University

Gabe Moulton, Ohio State UniversitySaurabh Sarker, Ohio State UniversityMegan Troyer, Ohio State University

OHECC April 20, 2006

Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University

Gabe Moulton, Ohio State UniversitySaurabh Sarker, Ohio State UniversityMegan Troyer, Ohio State University

OHECC April 20, 2006

Limitations of Wired CamerasLimitations of Wired Cameras Very limited locations Only one viewpoint Only one operator, with experience

Formal agenda WIRES ! (power, video, audio, network)

Very limited locations Only one viewpoint Only one operator, with experience

Formal agenda WIRES ! (power, video, audio, network)

Advantages of WirelessCameras

Advantages of WirelessCameras Use ANYwhere, indoors or outdoors

Any and all viewpoints Anyone can operate, including students

Impromptu programming NO WIRES !

Use ANYwhere, indoors or outdoors

Any and all viewpoints Anyone can operate, including students

Impromptu programming NO WIRES !

A Few Possible Applications of Wireless Cameras

A Few Possible Applications of Wireless Cameras Narrated tour of a museum or art gallery

Classroom demonstration Students working on a project Laboratory experiment Field Trip Actual - Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Actual - Classic Women’s Clothing, Ohio State University

Narrated tour of a museum or art gallery

Classroom demonstration Students working on a project Laboratory experiment Field Trip Actual - Dinosaur Tracks in Texas Actual - Classic Women’s Clothing, Ohio State University

How the Wireless Cameras WorkHow the Wireless Cameras Work

VideoCamera

VideoTransmitter

Battery

Accessories

VideoReceiver

Video ConferencingEndpoint

VideoStreamer

VCR

VideoProjector

Internet

Roving Station

BaseStation

Four Versions of Wireless Camera

Four Versions of Wireless Camera Handheld - small, simple, inexpensive

Backpack - powerful and versatile Steady Cam – stabilized for motion Microscope – for tiny objects

Features can be mixed and matched

Handheld - small, simple, inexpensive

Backpack - powerful and versatile Steady Cam – stabilized for motion Microscope – for tiny objects

Features can be mixed and matched

The Handheld CameraThe Handheld Camera

Camera Transmitter and receiver Small battery pack Handle Range about 300 feet outdoors

Camera Transmitter and receiver Small battery pack Handle Range about 300 feet outdoors

The Backpack CameraThe Backpack Camera Camera and handle Transmitter and receiver Big battery pack Wall plug and automobile battery chargers Wireless microphone for speaker Hands-free director’s radio for camera person

GPS receiver video overlay for location documentation

Automobile in motion. Magnetic antenna. Range about 2000 feet outdoors. Directional antenna.

Camera and handle Transmitter and receiver Big battery pack Wall plug and automobile battery chargers Wireless microphone for speaker Hands-free director’s radio for camera person

GPS receiver video overlay for location documentation

Automobile in motion. Magnetic antenna. Range about 2000 feet outdoors. Directional antenna.

Superimposed Video Information and Event DocumentationTime and DateExact LocationElevation above sea levelSpeed (if camera is moving)Camera Look DirectionCustomizable Identification Label

Future: Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code ANY other available data as desired.

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Location Documentation via Video Overlay

Interior of Backpack Interior of Backpack

Long Range Antenna

The Steady CameraThe Steady Camera

Stabilized for walking video Better antennas Range about 500 feet outdoors

Stabilized for walking video Better antennas Range about 500 feet outdoors

The Wireless MicroscopeThe Wireless Microscope Handheld and Tabletop models Various magnifications Some Applications: Nature Field Trips Industrial Inspections Remote Medicine

Handheld and Tabletop models Various magnifications Some Applications: Nature Field Trips Industrial Inspections Remote Medicine

Continuing DevelopmentContinuing Development

Improvements in antennas, batteries, cameras

Integration with tiny Internet-to-Go satellite communications trailer, to provide live video from ANYWHERE

“Mix and Match” camera versions

Improvements in antennas, batteries, cameras

Integration with tiny Internet-to-Go satellite communications trailer, to provide live video from ANYWHERE

“Mix and Match” camera versions