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Wireless Cameras: Versatile, Mobile, and Convenient Video Presentations

Explore the advantages of wireless cameras for roving and remote video presentations, allowing for unlimited viewpoints, impromptu programming, and flexible operation. Discover the capabilities, applications, and features of four versions of wireless cameras.

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Wireless Cameras: Versatile, Mobile, and Convenient Video Presentations

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  1. Wireless Cameras for Roving and Remote Video Presentations Bob Dixon, OARnet and Ohio State University Gabe Moulton, Ohio State University Saurabh Sarker, Ohio State University Megan Troyer, Ohio State University OHECC April 20, 2006

  2. Limitations of Wired Cameras • Very limited locations • Only one viewpoint • Only one operator, with experience • Formal agenda • WIRES ! (power, video, audio, network)

  3. Advantages of WirelessCameras • Use ANYwhere, indoors or outdoors • Any and all viewpoints • Anyone can operate, including students • Impromptu programming • NO WIRES !

  4. 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

  5. How the Wireless Cameras Work Video Conferencing Endpoint Video Camera Video Transmitter Internet VCR Video Receiver Battery Video Projector Accessories Video Streamer Roving Station Base Station

  6. 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

  7. The Handheld Camera • Camera • Transmitter and receiver • Small battery pack • Handle • Range about 300 feet outdoors

  8. The 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.

  9. Superimposed Video Information and Event Documentation Time and Date Exact Location Elevation above sea level Speed (if camera is moving) Camera Look Direction Customizable Identification Label Future: Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code ANY other available data as desired. ©2004 Robert S Dixon. All Rights Reserved.

  10. Location Documentation via Video Overlay

  11. Interior of Backpack

  12. Long Range Antenna

  13. The Steady Camera • Stabilized for walking video • Better antennas • Range about 500 feet outdoors

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

  15. Continuing 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

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