Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Collapsible image capture system
- Patent Title (中): 可折叠图像捕获系统
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Application No.: US13196531Application Date: 2011-08-02
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Publication No.: US08526802B1Publication Date: 2013-09-03
- Inventor: Alex Starns
- Applicant: Alex Starns
- Applicant Address: US CA Mountain View
- Assignee: Google Inc.
- Current Assignee: Google Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Mountain View
- Agency: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
- Main IPC: G03B15/02
- IPC: G03B15/02 ; G03B41/00 ; G03B27/52

Abstract:
An image capture system that is capable of capturing images of both small and large target objects includes a collapsible frame and at least one image capture device. The frame is free-standing and adapted to support the image capture device over a generally flat surface, on which a target object can also be supported. The image capture device can be activated to capture an image of the target object for subsequent viewing, storage, retrieval, processing, etc. The collapsible frame is constructed of a plurality of structural components adjustably connected together in a unique configuration that enables the entire frame to be transformed between a stored configuration when not in use, and a deployed configuration during use. The stored configuration is substantially more compact than the deployed configuration, which allows the frame to be easily transported between different locations.
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