IP Library Granted Patent US 8,013,940
Granted Patent B2
US 8,013,940 · App. 11/587,005 · Granted Sep 6, 2011

Integrated station for recording and transmission of audio and video signals

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Patent No.
US 8,013,940
App. No.
11/587,005
Granted
Sep 6, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

An integrated station for recording and sending audio and video signals, apt to have remote access to telecommunication networks for carrying out information services and pre-arranged for implementing camera set-ups and for transmitting broadcast-quality audio and video signals. The station includes a temporary camera set-up for acquiring broadcast-quality audio/video signals and includes multiple wing panelling which may have a column-shaped structure with wings that may be opened to provide a background for television shooting.

Claims (20)

1. An integrated station helping the shootings of “on location” television, apt to acquire broadcast-quality audio/video signals and the transmission thereof onto a telecommunication network, said station comprising means for preparing in situ a temporary camera set-up for acquiring said broadcast-quality audio/video signals, characterized in that said means for preparing a temporary camera set-up comprises a multiple-wing panelling ( 4 ) capable of being opened, so as to provide a background suitable for shootings of television.

2. The integrated station according to claim 1 , further comprising means for the preliminary processing of said audio/video signals.

3. The integrated station according to claim 1 , further comprising means for the remote access to telecommunication networks and for the transmission of broadcast-quality audio and video signals onto said networks.

4. The integrated station according to claim 1 , wherein said panelling ( 4 ) represents a background suitable for shootings with chroma-key technique.

5. The integrated station according to claim 1 , comprising a watertight and burglar-resistant column-shaped structure.

6. The integrated station according to claim 5 , wherein said column-shaped structure is a metallic box.

7. The integrated station according to claim 5 , wherein said column-shaped structure is anchored to the floor by means of a pedestal ( 2 ).

8. The integrated station according to claim 1 , comprising an access connection box ( 5 ) obtained onto an outer wall of the station.

9. The integrated station according to claim 8 , wherein said access connection box ( 5 ) is protected by a hinged tipping cover ( 6 ).

10. The integrated station according to claim 8 , wherein said access connection box ( 5 ) includes connection means for the connection to outer systems.

11. The integrated station according to claim 10 , wherein said connection means comprises ports ( 30 ) for entering audio/video data, ports ( 40 ) for outputting audio/video signals, plugs ( 50 ) for the connection to a power mains and a USB port ( 60 ).

12. The integrated station according to claim 8 , further comprising a peripheral unit ( 9 ), capable of being connected to said USB port and comprising means for actuating commands.

13. The integrated station according to claim 12 , wherein said peripheral unit ( 9 ) comprises means for displaying data.

14. The integrated station according to claim 12 , wherein said peripheral unit ( 9 ) comprises means for storing data.

15. The integrated station according to claim 12 , wherein said peripheral unit ( 9 ) comprises a liquid crystal display ( 11 ) and keys ( 12 ) for selecting and actuating commands.

16. The integrated station according to claim 8 , wherein said connection box ( 5 ) includes a microswitch ( 10 ).

17. The integrated station according to claim 1 , further comprising authentication means apt to control the access to the station.

18. The integrated station according to claim 1 , further comprising screens and/or panels ( 3 ) pre-arranged for distributing information messages.

19. The integrated station according to claim 18 , wherein said information messages are generated locally or remotely.

20. The integrated station according to claim 18 , further comprising an outer display ( 3 ) for displaying said information messages.

Priority Claims (1)
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Continuity (1)
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