US 12,439,162 B1
Modular omnidirectional imaging system and method for vehicle visibility, recording, and communication
Philip Maeda, Torrance, CA (US)
Assigned to Rydeen North America, Inc., Torrance, CA (US)
Filed by Rydeen North America, Inc., Torrance, CA (US)
Filed on Oct. 18, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/920,377.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/601,955, filed on Nov. 22, 2023.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/544,661, filed on Oct. 18, 2023.
Int. Cl. H04N 23/698 (2023.01); H04N 23/51 (2023.01); H04N 23/90 (2023.01)
CPC H04N 23/698 (2023.01) [H04N 23/51 (2023.01); H04N 23/90 (2023.01)] 1 Claim
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for capturing omnidirectional imaging data comprising:
a sensor unit comprising:
an array of two or more digital cameras, each adapted for capturing subspherical imaging data; and
a processor operatively connected to said array of digital cameras and adapted for combining said subspherical imaging data into spherical imaging data;
said sensor unit detachably mounted to an intermediate mounting member;
said intermediate mounting member comprising:
a substantially hollow body; and
a battery pack;
said intermediate mounting member detachably mounted to a base bracket.