Abstract:
The invention is a system that is integrated with an existing robotic system in order to extend its observation, surveillance, and navigational capabilities. The system comprises: a sensor module comprising imaging and other types of sensors that is attached to the robotic device of the robotic system and a system control station comprising a communication link to the robot control station of the existing robotic system. Both the system control station and the sensor module comprise processing units that are configured to work in complete harmony. These processing units are each supplied with software that enables using information supplied by the sensors and other components in the sensor module to provide the robotic systems with many advanced capabilities that could not be achieves prior to attachment of the sensor module to the robot.
Abstract:
The invention is a system that is integrated with an existing robotic system in order to extend its observation, surveillance, and navigational capabilities. The system comprises: a sensor module comprising imaging and other types of sensors that is attached to the robotic device of the robotic system and a system control station comprising a communication link to the robot control station of the existing robotic system. Both the system control station and the sensor module comprise processing units that are configured to work in complete harmony. These processing units are each supplied with software that enables using information supplied by the sensors and other components in the sensor module to provide the robotic systems with many advanced capabilities that could not be achieves prior to attachment of the sensor module to the robot.
Abstract:
The present invention is a portable, compact underwater vision and observation system comprising a command unit and an observation float containing camera assembly and communication assembly. In preferred embodiments video streams of the acquired images are transmitted by the communication assembly from the observation float to the command unit.
Abstract:
A device for facilitating a controlled descent of a body, the device comprising a rotatable reel around which at least a portion of a cable is wound, a first end of the cable secured to the reel and a second end of the cable free; a friction drum mounted coaxially around the reel, the cable, upon leaving the reel wound at least partially around the drum; a carrier on which the reel and the drum are mounted; wherein the reel is provided with braking means for braking rotational motion of the reel and for balancing descending speed of the body.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a compact mobile reconnaissance device that is designed to be deployed in hostile, dangerous, or difficult to access environments, to absorb shocks, to be resistant to adverse environmental conditions, and to transmit video and audio streams related to events at which it has been deployed to a remote receiver and display unit.
Abstract:
An imaging apparatus which comprises: an axisymmetric form comprising a transparent lateral surface, a first end (6) surface, and a second end (7) surface; a first lens positioned substantially perpendicular to and concentric with the axis of the axisymmetric form to the side of the first end surface; a second lens positioned substantially perpendicular to and concentric with the axis of the axisymmetric form, to the side of the second end surface; and an image acquiring device positioned substantially coaxially with the second lens and beyond the second lens with respect to the second end surface. The imaging apparatus is a spherical view (48) imaging apparatus.
Abstract:
A portable detection and warning system (100) that can be deployed in the field uses an array of compact sensor units (200(1 )-200(7)) that can be quickly and easily dispersed along the perimeter (102) or within an area of interest. Also located in the area of interest is a hub (300), which is in wireless communication with each of the sensor units in the field, and a control station (400) located remotely from the area under observation. Each sensor unit (200(1 )-200(7)) acts independently to detect specific phenomenon that might occur in the sector surveyed by it. When an event is detected that meets certain predetermined criterion, the sensor unit is awakened and wirelessly transmits a warning and other information to the hub (300). The hub (300) is able to gather more information related to the alarm and wirelessly transmits this information to the control station (400).
Abstract:
An operator-controllable observation system including an observation assembly including a housing having a generally ellipsoidal configuration with a flat base surface, an imaging subassembly including at least one lens coupled to at least one imaging sensor, control and processing circuitry operative to process outputs of the imaging subassembly and an observation assembly transceiver operative to receive outputs from the control and processing circuitry and to transmit the outputs from the control and processing circuitry.
Abstract:
The invention is a medical imaging device designed for insertion into the vagina for medical examination, imaging, image analysis and treatment of the interior of the vagina. The device comprises a front assembly, optimally shaped to match the shape of the vaginal canal; imaging and illumination assemblies; a handle; and an optimally shaped cover designed to fit tightly over and hermetically isolate at least that part of the front assembly that is inserted into the vaginal canal from the surrounding tissue and body fluids. The cover of the device of the invention can comprise one or more passages extending through it from its proximal end to its distal end enabling passage of one or more surgical tools and/or liquids and/or gases, from outside of the vaginal canal to the location of the scene imaged by the imaging assembly. The invention is also a medical imaging system comprising a medical imaging device of the invention, a computer and/or display station, and communication components. The medical imaging system may comprise operation software and image processing software.
Abstract:
The present invention describes a self-contained omni-directional imaging device(fig8). The device is designed to contain within it all mechanic, electronic, optic and electro-optic components required for its operation (48), namely: omni-directional optics (50,51 and 52), image capture device, power source(55) illumination sources, transmitters (53) receivers and additional optional elements for enhanced capabilities.(54 and 56 ) A preferred embodiment of the invention describes such a device housed inside a durable spherical structure, designed for deployment to potentially hazardous environments, enabling omni-directional view to those environments without endangering the viewer. The device is capable of acquiring and transmitting still or video images and audio streams to a remote, control and display unit located near the operator. Among the typical uses for such a device are: security and surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-terrorism and situation assessment in hostage situations and a variety of civilian and domestic uses, such as remote baby monitoring.