Abstract

A gimbal control method includes obtaining a measured working parameter of a gimbal, where the gimbal includes an axial arm and a motor configured to drive the axial arm to rotate. The method further includes in response to the measured working parameter satisfying a preset condition: determining that an external force is applied to the gimbal, the external force being not applied by a controller; and stopping the gimbal to operate based on a first working parameter, the first working parameter being obtained when the gimbal is controlled by the controller without applying the external force.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback

Abstract

A method includes in response to receiving an instruction for starting a panoramic mode, controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to hover at or near a predetermined location; while the UAV is hovering at or near the predetermined location, causing an image capturing device to capture a plurality of images by controlling a carrier that couples the image capturing device to the UAV to rotate the image capturing device about a first axis of the carrier; and stabilizing the image capturing device against motions with respect to a second axis or a third axis of the carrier while the image capturing device is rotating about the first axis of the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
• B64U 10/13 - Flying platforms
• B64U 50/19 - Propulsion using electrically powered motors
• B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography

Abstract

An aerial vehicle includes a vehicle body coupled to one or more blades configured to provide lift to the aerial vehicle, an image device including a first housing containing an optical unit and a second housing containing a non-optical unit and not the optical unit, an apparatus connected to the vehicle body and configured to stabilize at least a portion of the imaging device. The optical unit includes a lens and a photosensor. The apparatus includes a frame assembly, an inertial measurement unit, and a motor assembly coupled to the frame assembly. The frame assembly is configured to support the optical unit without supporting the non-optical unit, and to permit rotation of the optical unit about a first rotational axis or a second rotational axis. The frame assembly includes a first frame member supporting the optical unit, and a second frame member bearing weight of the first frame member.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 23/68 - Control of cameras or camera modules for stable pick-up of the scene, e.g. compensating for camera body vibrations
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• B64U 101/30 - UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for imaging, photography or videography
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/51 - Housings
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
• H04N 23/55 - Optical parts specially adapted for electronic image sensors; Mounting thereof
• H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
• H04N 25/40 - Extracting pixel data from image sensors by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels sampled or to be sampled

Abstract

A method includes receiving selection of a target within an image captured by an image sensor of a payload and displayed on a user interface of the payload, detecting a deviation of the target from an expected target state within the image, generating, based at least partly on the deviation, a payload control signal including a first angular velocity for rotating the payload about an axis of the carrier to reduce the deviation about the axis in a subsequent image, and generating a base support control signal including a second angular velocity for rotating the payload with respect to the axis. When the first and second angular velocities are received, the carrier is controlled to rotate the payload at a third angular velocity about the axis. The third angular velocity is the first angular velocity, the second angular velocity, or a combination of both.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G06V 10/24 - Aligning, centring, orientation detection or correction of the image
• G06V 30/142 - Image acquisition using hand-held instruments; Constructional details of the instruments
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics

Abstract

A stabilizing device for stabilizing a payload includes a handle assembly, a payload stabilization assembly, and a constant force assembly. The handle assembly includes one or more grips. The payload stabilization assembly is configured to support a payload and permit the payload to rotate about at least one axis of rotation. The constant force assembly is operably connected to the handle assembly, is configured to support the payload stabilization assembly, and includes a parallelogram linkage. The parallelogram linkage includes four pivots and a resilient member obliquely arranged within the parallelogram linkage. The constant force assembly is configured to provide a force that equipoises a gravity force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in a vertical direction such that a net force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in the vertical direction is substantially zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/38 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only by folding
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A gimbal control method includes obtaining a working parameter of a gimbal, where the gimbal includes an axial arm and a motor configured to drive the axial arm to rotate to drive a photographing device mounted on the gimbal to move in one or more directions. The method further includes obtaining a working parameter of the gimbal when the gimbal is controlled by a remote controller; and in response to the measured working parameter being greater than the working parameter of the gimbal when the gimbal is controlled by the remote controller, controlling the motor to drive the axial arm to rotate to a target attitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/02 - Heads
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal configured to carry a load includes detecting a motion state of a motion of the gimbal or the load, comparing the motion state to a preset threshold to obtain a comparison result, and controlling the gimbal to maintain the load in an original posture based on the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A gimbal includes a control device configured to receive an action instruction including a press action instruction and, based on the action instruction, generate a control instruction including a switch control instruction for switching operating modes of the gimbal, a controlling assembly configured to receive the control instruction and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling an optical device, and a performing assembly configured to receive and implement the performing instruction. The performing assembly is operably connected to the controlling assembly and supported on a top end of a support arm of the control device. The performing assembly comprises a first rotation member, a second rotation member, and a carrying member connected one to another, and first and second motors for driving the second rotation member and the carrying member to rotate relative to the first and second rotation members, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

Abstract

A method for detecting a payload on a carrier configured to support the payload includes obtaining a obtaining at least one motion characteristic of the carrier. The at least one motion characteristic is indicative of a coupling state between the carrier and the payload. The method further includes assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload based on the at least one motion characteristic. Assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload includes at least one of assessing whether the payload is coupled to the carrier or assessing whether the payload is correctly mounted at the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a UAV body, and a stabilizing platform mounted on the UAV body and configured to stabilize a payload device. The stabilizing platform includes a frame assembly adapted to hold the payload device and a brushless motor coupled to the frame assembly. The brushless motor is configured to directly drive the frame assembly in response to one or more motor signals to allow the payload device to rotate around at least one of a pitch axis, a roll axis, or a yaw axis of the payload device. A brushless motor includes a rotor housing; a stator disposed within the rotor housing; and a linear Hall effect sensor. A posture of the payload device is controlled by adjusting a rotational angle of the brushless motor, and the rotational angle of the brushless motor is determined using the linear Hall effect sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H02K 29/06 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices
• H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• H02K 1/2786 - Outer rotors
• H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

Abstract

A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The center of gravity adjusting unit includes a transmission member and a coupling member. The center of gravity adjusting unit is coupled to the support frame through the coupling member. A motor is configured to enable the transmission member to drive a portion of the support frame to have a linear movement relative to the coupling member to adjust a center of gravity of the support frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis

Abstract

A gimbal photographing device includes a body including a supporting wall and a side wall adjacent to the supporting wall, a folding mechanism connected to the body and configured to rotate around a rotation axis, and a gimbal camera connected to the folding mechanism and having an expanded state and a folded state. In response to the folding mechanism driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the expanded state, at least a portion of the folding mechanism abuts against the supporting wall. In response to the folding mechanism driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the folded state, the gimbal camera fits to the side wall of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels

Abstract

A method for controlling an image stabilization apparatus includes detecting a motion status of a handle of the image stabilization apparatus. A rotation of the handle is controlled by a rotary axis motor of the image stabilization apparatus. The method further includes controlling the rotary axis motor to stop rotating in response to the motion status of the handle being a free status in which the handle is not fixed and one portion of the image stabilization apparatus other than the handle is fixed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal includes detecting a motion of the gimbal, determining whether a received control signal indicates that the motion of the gimbal corresponds to a user-intended motion, controlling the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the motion in response to determining that the received control signal indicates the motion of the gimbal corresponds to the user-intended motion, and controlling the gimbal to move along an opposite direction to the moving direction of the motion in response to determining that the received control signal does not indicate the motion of the gimbal corresponds to the user-intended motion.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 1/06 - Comparing elements, i.e. elements for effecting comparison directly or indirectly between a desired value and existing or anticipated values electric with sensing of the position of the pointer of a measuring instrument continuous sensing
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

Disclosed is a holding device having a support base for holding an electric device and a driving member for driving the support base. Upon mounting the electronic device on the holding device, the holding device has at least two stable states, and the holding device stores a preset time duration for transitioning from the first stable state to the second stable state. The holding device further includes a control circuit, which, in response to a time during which the holding device transitions from the first stable state to the second stable state exceeds the preset time duration, controls the driving member to stop or reduce a power output.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

A gimbal for carrying a load includes a first frame configured to be coupled with the load, and a second frame rotatably coupled with the first frame. At least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a connecting segment and a movable segment movably coupled with the connecting segment. The movable segment is movable relative to the connecting segment to cause the at least one of the first frame or the second frame to extend or retract. The at least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a locking part disposed on one of the connecting segment and the movable segment. The locking part is configured to abut against the connecting segment or disengage from the connecting segment for placing the movable segment in a locked state or a movable state.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories

Abstract

A method of controlling an imaging device includes detecting that a function extension button of the imaging device is triggered, where the imaging device includes a gimbal and a camera carried by the gimbal. The method further includes obtaining attitude information of the gimbal; controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information in response to the obtained attitude information being preset attitude information of the gimbal; and adjusting an operating parameter of the imaging device based upon the combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a mounting plate, a supporting plate configured for carrying the imaging device, and a bracket. The mounting plate includes a first surface and two inner sidewalls extended from two opposing ends of the first surface along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The two inner sidewalls provide first sliding slots. The supporting plate includes a first side and two outer sidewalls providing second sliding slots, and is slidably disposed on the mounting plate with the second sliding slots matching the first sliding slots at corresponding positions. The bracket is coupled to the first side of the supporting plate, and includes a shape that matches the lens of the imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

An adjusting device includes an adjuster and a supporting mechanism. The adjuster includes a transmission member that is configured to drive a portion of the adjuster to have a movement. The supporting mechanism includes a mounting assembly, a supporting assembly, and a connection assembly. The mounting assembly is configured to be coupled to a gimbal. The supporting assembly is configured to be coupled to the adjuster and includes a supporting member that is provided as a rod. The connection assembly is configured to adjustably connect the mounting assembly and the supporting assembly. A position of the adjuster relative to the gimbal is adjustable at least by adjusting a linear position of the adjuster relative to the rod and a rotation position of the connection assembly relative to the mounting assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 13/34 - Power focusing

Abstract

A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a control device and a controlling assembly. The control device is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a press action instruction, and the control instruction includes a switch control instruction for switching the gimbal from a first operating mode to a second operating mode. The first operating mode and the second operating mode cause different relative movements between the gimbal and the optical device. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the control device and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

Abstract

A stabilizing device for stabilizing a payload includes a handle assembly, a payload stabilization assembly, and a constant force assembly. The handle assembly includes one or more grips configured to permit a user to support the entirety of the stabilizing device using the one or more grips. The payload stabilization assembly is configured to support the payload and permit the payload to rotate about at least one axis of rotation. The constant force assembly is operably connected to the handle assembly and supports the payload stabilization assembly. The constant force assembly is configured to provide a force that equipoises a gravity force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in a vertical direction such that a net force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in the vertical direction is substantially zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/38 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only by folding
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal includes obtaining a current angle of view of a photographing device provided on the gimbal, determining, according to the current angle of view, an adjustment strategy for adjusting the gimbal that allows the photographing device to output stable images, and adjusting at least one of an acceleration or a sensitivity of the gimbal according to the adjustment strategy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A digital video transmitter includes a video converter configured to convert a digital video signal obtained from an imaging device to a serial differential signal, a filter electrically coupled to the video converter through a differential signal transmission line and configured to filter an interference introduced by an electronic adjuster or a motor, and an image transmitter electrically coupled to the filter and configured to receive and transmit the serial differential signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• H04N 5/38 - Transmitter circuitry

Abstract

A gimbal includes a photographing device, a support assembly carrying the photographing device, a connection assembly connected to the support assembly, and a plurality of shock absorption balls mounted at the connection assembly and configured to connect the gimbal to a vehicle body of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A geometric plane where geometric centers of the plurality of shock absorption balls are located is oblique relative to a horizontal direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories

Abstract

A method includes receiving one or more panoramic image processing parameters from a remote terminal, controlling a carrier to rotate an image capturing device about a first axis of the carrier while causing the image capturing device to capture a plurality of images based at least in part on the one or more panoramic image processing parameters, and stabilizing the image capturing device against motions with respect to a second axis or a third axis of the carrier while the image capturing device is rotating about the first axis of the carrier. The image capturing device is coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) via the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A gimbal photographing device includes a machine body, a foldable mechanism connected with the machine body, and a gimbal camera connected with the foldable mechanism. The gimbal camera is configured to cling to the machine body through the foldable mechanism, and is configured to be positioned in an extended state or a folded state. The machine body includes a support wall configured to support the foldable mechanism and the gimbal camera. The foldable mechanism includes a base including a rotation member and a position limiting member connected with the rotation member. The position limiting member is connected with the gimbal camera. The position limiting member includes a first end and a second end that are opposingly disposed. The rotation member is rotatably connected with the support wall around a rotation axis direction to cause the gimbal camera to rotate relative to the machine body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/38 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only by folding
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A control method for a gimbal is provided. The control method includes determining an acceleration of a base of the gimbal and controlling a movement response speed of the gimbal according to the acceleration of the base to allow an attitude adjustment of a camera of the gimbal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras

Abstract

A remote control for controlling a gimbal includes a body configured to carry a battery, a first wheel assembly and a second wheel assembly mounted on the body. The first wheel assembly includes a first wheel, and the second wheel assembly includes a second wheel. The first wheel and the second wheel can rotate under a driving force to control at least two axle movement of the gimbal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a heat dissipation structure, applied to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a power consumption element, and the power consumption element disposed in an accommodation cavity. The heat dissipation structure includes a cover, configured to cover and seal the accommodation cavity. The cover is thermally connected to the power consumption element through a heat-conducting element. The heat dissipation structure further includes a heat-dissipation component, thermally connected to the cover and including a heat-dissipation module and a fan. The heat-dissipation module is disposed in an air outlet channel of the fan, such that the wind generated by the fan takes away the heat of the heat-dissipation module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details

Abstract

A gimbal photographing device includes a body having a supporting wall, a folding mechanism connected to the body, and a gimbal camera connected to the folding mechanism. The gimbal camera fits to the body through the folding mechanism, having an expanded state and a folded state. The supporting wall is configured to support the folding mechanism and the gimbal camera. The rotating portion being connected to the supporting wall rotates around a rotation axis, to drive the gimbal camera to rotate relative to the body. The rotation axis is parallel to the supporting wall. In response to the rotating portion driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the expanded state, the rotating portion abuts against the supporting wall. In response to the rotating portion driving the gimbal camera to rotate to the folded state, the gimbal camera attaches to a side wall of the body adjacent to the supporting wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels

Abstract

A method of stabilizing a payload fitted in a carrier includes providing a first carrier component of the carrier, supporting a second carrier component of the carrier using the first carrier component, and supporting a third carrier component of the carrier using the second carrier component. The first carrier component is configured to permit rotation of the payload about a pitch axis. The second carrier component is configured to permit rotation of the payload about a yaw axis. The third carrier component is configured to permit rotation of the payload about a roll axis and connects to the payload.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit arranged at the support frame. The center of gravity adjusting unit is configured to adjust a center of gravity of the support frame by moving one part of the support frame relative to another part of the support frame. The center of gravity adjusting unit includes a threaded rod. One end of the threaded rod is provided with a rotating handle or a driving motor configured to drive the threaded rod to rotate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis

Abstract

A method includes using a Hall angular displacement sensor to detect a magnetic field strength generated by a magnet disposed on a first end of a rotating shaft of a motor assembly of a gimbal. The sensor is disposed on a side of an electrical connecting device in a first rotating member of the gimbal that faces away from the magnet. The method further includes determining a rotational angle of a rotor of the motor assembly with respect to a stator of the motor assembly based on the magnetic field strength. The stator is coupled to the first rotating member. The rotor is coupled to a second rotating member of the gimbal and disposed on a second end of the rotating shaft. The method also includes determining a positional relationship between the first rotating member and the second rotating member based on the rotational angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A gimbal structure includes a camera assembly. The gimbal structure also includes a first motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a first rotation axis. The first motor includes a first stator. The first stator includes a first signal control cable. The gimbal structure also includes a second motor configured to drive the camera assembly to rotate around a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. The second motor includes a second stator. The second stator includes a second signal control cable. The gimbal structure further includes a motor housing configured for mounting the first stator and the second stator. The first signal control cable and the second signal control cable are combined to form a first cable structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

A method includes determining an actual orientation of a base of an apparatus, obtaining a target orientation of a payload support of the apparatus, and determining target angular displacements of the payload support about gimbal axes of a plurality of pivoted supports of the apparatus based on the actual orientation of the base and the target orientation of the payload support. The payload support is mounted to the base through the plurality of pivoted supports.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A gimbal supporting frame includes a handheld ring. The handheld ring includes a supporting assembly disposed at a lower portion of the handheld ring, and a mounting member configured to mount an imaging device and provided at an upper portion of the handheld ring. The mounting member is configured to protrude upwardly relative to the handheld ring and is located at a center location of the upper portion of the handheld ring.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/16 - Heads - Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members therefor
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A gimbal structure includes an electric motor including an electric motor output shaft and an electric motor housing, a gimbal shaft assembly coupled with the electric motor output shaft, and a slidable lock mechanism arranged at one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly. The slidable lock mechanism is configured to switch between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state, the slidable lock mechanism engages with another one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly to limit rotation of the gimbal shaft assembly relative to the electric motor. In the disengaged state, the slidable lock mechanism disengages from the other one of the electric motor housing and the gimbal shaft assembly to release restriction between the gimbal shaft assembly and the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A camera assembly of a gimbal structure is provided. The camera assembly includes a housing and a camera module disposed inside the housing. The camera assembly also includes a cable disposed inside the housing. The cable includes a first connection end, a second connection end, and a transition segment disposed between and connecting the first connection end and the second connection end. The first connection end is configured to connect with the camera module, the second connection end is configured to connect with an external device located outside of the housing. The transition segment includes a first transition segment disposed bending around a first rotation axis of the gimbal structure. The camera assembly is configured to rotate around the first rotation axis of the gimbal structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• G03B 17/02 - Bodies
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

A transmission mechanism includes an output member and a worm wheel shaft configured to be connected to a power device to transmit a power of the power device to the output member. The worm wheel shaft and the output member are engaged with each other through a relative movement along an axial direction. An engagement between the worm wheel shaft and the output member limits a relative rotation between the worm wheel shaft and the output member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 1/16 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with non-parallel axes comprising worm and worm-wheel
• F16H 1/06 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion without gears having orbital motion involving only two intermeshing members with parallel axes
• G03B 13/18 - Focusing aids
• G03B 13/34 - Power focusing
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16D 1/10 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially
• F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
• F16H 57/02 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein
• F16H 37/04 - Combinations of toothed gearings only
• F16H 57/039 - Gearboxes for accommodating worm gears
• F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings

Abstract

A stop device includes a first shift lever including a first shifting part configured to rotate around a rotation axis to form a first motion trajectory, and a second shift lever including a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory. The first shifting part drives the second shifting part to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to form a second motion trajectory. The stop device further includes a stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory. The second shift lever rotates to drive the second shifting part to contact a first side of the stopping boss when rotating in a first direction and to contact a second side of the stopping boss facing away from the first boss when rotating in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

A quick release mechanism includes a rotating member, a slider, and a screw connecting the slider with the rotating member. The rotating member is configured to be arranged on a first side of a first gimbal support frame of a gimbal. The slider is configured to be arranged on a second side of the first gimbal support frame that is opposite to the first side, and between the first gimbal support frame and a second gimbal support frame of the gimbal. The screw is configured to penetrate the first gimbal support frame, drive the slider to move in a first direction to abut between the first gimbal support frame and the second gimbal support frame, and drive the slider to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction to be released from the first gimbal support frame and the second gimbal support frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 39/00 - High-speed photography
• F16M 11/16 - Heads - Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members therefor
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories

Abstract

A power supply method includes detecting whether a battery is newly connected to an unused battery interface of an electronic device during operation of the electronic device. The power supply method also includes, based on detecting that the battery is newly connected to the unused battery interface, and determining that a capacity of the newly connected battery is greater than a capacity of a currently operating battery, controlling the newly connected battery to function as an operating battery to provide an electric power to the electronic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A method includes, at an electronic gimbal device having one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors, receiving a user-provided query, determining a gimbal response to the user-provided query in response to receiving the user-provided query, and controlling the electronic gimbal device to indicate the determined gimbal response.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G06F 16/2457 - Query processing with adaptation to user needs
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G06F 3/16 - Sound input; Sound output
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling a gimbal includes one or more processors individually or collectively configured to determine an operation mode of the gimbal according to a mode selection activation condition. The operation mode includes a walk operation mode or a sensitive operation mode. the one or more processors are further configured to, in response to determining that the operation mode is the walk operation mode, control the gimbal to adjust attitude at a lower responding speed than in the sensitive operation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
• G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements

Abstract

A gimbal control method includes obtaining a working parameter of a gimbal, where the gimbal includes an axial arm and a motor configured to drive the axial arm to rotate to drive a photographing device mounted on the gimbal to move in one or more directions; detecting that the working parameter matches a preset condition that a human force is applied to gimbal; and according to a direction of the human force applied to the gimbal, controlling the motor to drive the axial arm to rotate to a target attitude at which the human force stops to be applied to the gimbal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis

Abstract

A digital video transmitter for a gimbal includes a video converter configured to receive a digital video signal from an imaging device and convert the digital video signal to output a serial differential signal, a first filter electrically coupled to the video converter through a first differential signal transmission line, a second filter electrically coupled to the first filter through a second differential signal transmission line, and an image transmitter electrically coupled to the second filter and configured to receive and transmit the serial differential signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• H04N 5/38 - Transmitter circuitry

Abstract

A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based on the action instruction. The action instruction includes a long press when a rocker handle of the rocker is deviated from a middle position, and the control instruction includes a back-to-middle control instruction instructing the rocker handle to return to the middle position. The controlling assembly is configured to receive the control instruction from the rocker, and generate a performing instruction based on the control instruction for controlling the optical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

Abstract

A gimbal load mounting assembly includes a first seating body. The gimbal load mounting assembly also includes a second seating body configured to slidably connect with the first seating body. The gimbal load mounting assembly also includes an adjustment device. The first seating body is configured to be connected with a supporting frame of a gimbal and is slidable in a first direction. The second seating body is configured to mount a load, and is slidable along the first seating body in a second direction. The adjustment device is provided on one of the first seating body and the second seating body, and is configured to drive the other one of the first seating body and the second seating body to move to adjust relative positions between the first seating body and the second seating body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A gimbal frame comprises at least one guide rod; and a center of gravity adjusting and locking mechanism mounted at the at least one guide rod. The center of gravity adjusting and locking mechanism comprises: a sleeve coupled to the guide rod and capable of moving on the at least one guide rod so as to adjust a center of gravity of the gimbal frame, a moving member disposed at one side of the at least one guide rod and disposed inside the sleeve, and an operating member coupled to the sleeve and in transmission connection with the moving member. When the operating member is operated, the moving member is driven to move towards the at least one guide rod so as to tightly abut against the at least one guide rod.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A gimbal load mounting assembly includes a first seating body, a second seating body configured to slidably connect with the first seating body, and a fastener. The first seating body is configured to connect with a gimbal frame and slide in a first direction. The second seating body is configured to mount a load and is slidable on the first seating body in a second direction. The fastener is configured to connect with the first seating body and to lock a mounting location of the first seating body relative to the gimbal frame and a mounting location of the second seating body relative to the first seating body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels

Abstract

A gimbal frame includes a guide rod and a locking mechanism mounted at the guide rod. The locking mechanism includes a tightening member disposed at the guide rod, a transmission member disposed at the guide rod and in transmission engagement with the tightening member, an abutting member disposed at one side of the transmission member, and a driving member connected to the abutting member. The transmission member can move in a first direction to drive the tightening member to move in a second direction. The driving member can drive the abutting member to abut the guide rod and to drive the transmission member to move in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/16 - Heads - Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members therefor
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

A load bracket includes a guide rod, a locking assembly slidably arranged at the guide rod, and a mounting plate slidably arranged at the locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a clamping assembly arranged at the guide rod and connected to the mounting plate, and a driving member connected to the clamping assembly. The driving member is configured to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the guide rod and to cause the mounting plate to abut against the clamping assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

An imaging system includes an imaging device and a frame assembly. The imaging device includes a first housing containing an optical unit and a second housing separated from the first housing and containing a non-optical unit. The non-optical unit is configured to communicate with the optical unit. The non-optical unit includes a memory device configured to store images captured by the optical unit. The frame assembly supports the optical unit and does not support the non-optical unit. The non-optical unit does not rotate with the optical unit when the frame assembly rotates the optical unit about at least one rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• H04N 5/341 - Extracting pixel data from an image sensor by controlling scanning circuits, e.g. by modifying the number of pixels having been sampled or to be sampled
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

A method for controlling an attitude of a payload includes determining an input torque based on an input angle and one or more motion characteristics of the payload, determining an estimated disturbance torque based on one or more motion characteristics of a carrier to which the payload is coupled, and calculating an output torque based on the input torque and the estimated disturbance torque. The output torque is configured to effect movement of the carrier to achieve a desired attitude of the payload.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G05B 6/02 - Internal feedback arrangements for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential electric
• G05D 3/20 - Control of position or direction using feedback using a digital comparing device
• B64C 17/00 - Aircraft stabilisation not otherwise provided for
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot

Abstract

A gimbal and a camera apparatus are provided. The gimbal includes an electric motor and a rotation bracket connected to the electric motor and driven by the electric motor to rotate. The electric motor includes a first body, a second body, a magnetic ring disposed in the first body, a position sensing assembly disposed in the second body, and a mechanical limit mechanism disposed between the first body and the second body to define a limiting position of the first body when rotating relative to the second body. A positioning structure is disposed at a pre-determined position of a magnetic field of the magnetic ring. When the first body rotates relative to the second body to the limiting position, the position sensing assembly is capable of sensing a pre-determined magnetic field signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets

Abstract

A stabilizing device includes a frame assembly configured to hold an imaging device and a motor assembly configured to directly drive the frame assembly to allow the imaging device to rotate. The frame assembly includes a first, a second, and a third frame member. The imaging device is configured to be coupled to the first frame member. The first frame member is rotatably coupled to the second frame member about a first rotational axis. The second frame member is rotatably coupled to the third frame member about a second rotational axis not orthogonal to the first rotational axis. The motor assembly includes a first motor configured to directly drive the first frame member to rotate around the first rotational axis and a second motor configured to directly drive the second frame member to rotate around the second rotational axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 39/00 - High-speed photography
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G02B 27/64 - Imaging systems using optical elements for stabilisation of the lateral and angular position of the image
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A connecting apparatus includes a snap-fit member configured to be detachably coupled to a gimbal or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and including a body and an accommodation space in the body, a movable member arranged in the accommodation space and configured to rotate relative to the snap-fit member, and a connector fixed to the movable member and configured to electrically couple the UAV and a photographing device carried by the gimbal. The connector is in a to-be-connected status when the movable member is at a first position. The movable member and the snap-fit member are in a locked status when the movable member is at a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

A three-axis gimbal and three-axis gimbal photographing apparatus are provided. The first electromechanical coupling apparatus of the three-axis gimbal includes a first hollow motor shaft. The first hollow motor shaft has a first accommodation cavity. A second electromechanical coupling apparatus includes a second hollow motor shaft. The second hollow motor shaft has a second accommodation cavity. A pitch axis arm includes a pitch axis accommodation cavity, A roll axis component includes a first conductive wire configured in the first accommodation cavity and the roll axis arm accommodation cavity. A pitch axis component includes a second conductive wire configured in the second accommodation cavity and the pitch axis arm accommodation cavity. The first conductive wire is connected to the second conductive wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a clamping mechanism having a base. A first holding mechanism extends from one side of the base and movable to form an unfolded position and a folded position relative to the base. A second holding mechanism extends from another side of the base and movable to form the unfolded position and the folded position. The first holding mechanism restricts movement of an electronic device clamped on the clamping mechanism in a first direction in the unfolded position, the second holding mechanism restricts movement of the electronic device in a second direction in the unfolded position, and the second direction is different from the first direction. The present disclosure further provides a pan-tilt-zoom assembly with a clamping mechanism. The PTZ assembly with the clamping mechanism is suited for one-hand user operations and is not top-heavy.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16B 2/12 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using sliding jaws
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• H04M 1/04 - Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal includes obtaining an image recorded by an image sensor that is carried by the gimbal, extracting a reference object from the image, determining an offset attitude angle of the image sensor according to position information of the reference object in a preset coordinate system, and adjusting the attitude of the image sensor by the gimbal according to the offset attitude angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal includes obtaining a current angle of view of a photographing device provided on the gimbal, determining, according to the current angle of view, an adjustment strategy for adjusting the gimbal that allows the photographing device to output stable images, and adjusting the gimbal according to the adjustment strategy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A method for controlling a carrier includes obtaining a motion characteristic of the carrier. The motion characteristic is indicative of a type of a payload being supported by the carrier. The carrier is configured to support a plurality of different types of payload including the type of the payload being supported by the carrier. The method further includes selecting a set of control parameter(s) from a plurality of different sets of control parameter(s) based on the motion characteristic. Each individual set of control parameter(s) of the plurality of different sets of control parameter(s) is suitable for controlling the carrier to support one of the plurality of different types of payload. The method also includes controlling movement of the carrier according to the selected set of control parameter(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor

Abstract

A gimbal for carrying a load includes a first frame configured to be coupled with the load. The gimbal also includes a second frame rotatably coupled with the first frame. At least one of the first frame or the second frame includes a connecting segment and a movable segment movably coupled with the connecting segment, the movable segment being movable relative to the connecting segment to cause the at least one of the first frame or the second frame to extend or retract.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16N 11/12 - Arrangements for supplying grease from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated; Grease cups by centrifugal action
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A vehicle-mounted gimbal system includes a damping device and a gimbal configured to be mounted on a hanging component of a vehicle through the damping device. The damping device includes a first damping connecting member, a second damping connecting member opposite to and spaced apart from the first damping connecting member, and a steel wire rope damper. Two ends of the steel wire rope damper are connected with the first damping connecting member and the second damping connecting member, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
• F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

Abstract

A handheld gimbal includes a handle and a stabilizer. The handle includes a grip portion and a rotating portion rotatably connected to the grip portion. The stabilizer is mounted at the rotating portion and positioned distal from the grip portion. The stabilizer is configured to carry an imaging assembly. The rotating portion is configured to drive the stabilizer to rotate relative to the grip portion to switch the handheld gimbal from a first attitude to a second attitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis

Abstract

A method for generating panoramic images includes controlling a carrier to rotate an image capturing device around at least a first axis of the carrier, controlling the carrier to stabilize the image capturing device against vibrations or disturbances with respect to a second axis of the carrier or a third axis of the carrier while the image capturing device is rotating around the first axis, causing the image capturing device to capture a plurality of successive images while the image capturing device is rotating around the first axis, and generating a panoramic image by stitching two or more of the plurality of images. The image capturing device is coupled to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) via the carrier, and the carrier is coupled to the UAV via one or more damping members configured to reduce motions transmitted to the carrier by the UAV.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a central body, one or more propulsion units configured to propel the UAV through the air, and a carrier supported by the central body. The carrier is configured to support and permit a payload to move relative to the central body. The carrier includes a guide coupled to the central body and a gimbal configured to couple a payload to the guide. The gimbal is further configured to flip the payload above the carrier when the payload is at a top end of the guide relative to the central body.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
• H04N 5/00 - PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - Details of television systems
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand

Abstract

An image processing method includes obtaining one or more sets of image data generated by an imaging sensor and one or more sets of positional data generated by one or more positional sensors. An individual set of image data is associated with an image timestamp based on a time at which the individual set of image data was generated. An individual set of positional data is associated with a positional timestamp based on a time at which the individual set of positional data was generated. The method further includes correlating one of the one or more sets of image data with a corresponding one of the one or more sets of positional data based on an image timestamp associated with the one of the one or more sets of image data and a positional timestamp associated with the corresponding one of the one or more sets of positional data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A holding apparatus includes a support base configured to hold an electronic device, a driving device configured to drive the support base, a detecting device configured to detect a mounting state of the electronic device, and a control circuit coupled to the detecting device. The control circuit is configured to receive a detection result from the detecting device and control a power output of the driving device according to the detection result.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A method for image processing includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) of a mobile device obtaining a first set of image data having a first pixel size and a first color format. The first set of image data is generated by an image sensor of the mobile device. The method further includes the GPU resampling the first set of image data to generate a second set of image data having a second pixel size, and reformatting the second set of image data to generate a third set of image data having a second color format. The third set of image data is used for tracking an object by the mobile device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 15/16 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor for photographing the track of moving objects
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of a whole image or part thereof
• G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration by the use of more than one image, e.g. averaging, subtraction
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories

Abstract

A method includes one or more processors of a payload releasably coupled to a carrier detecting a deviation of a target from an expected target position within an image captured by an image sensor of the payload, and generating one or more control signals for the carrier based at least in part on the detected deviation of the target. The one or more control signals cause the carrier to change a pose of the payload so as to reduce the detected deviation in a subsequent image captured by the image sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• G06K 9/32 - Aligning or centering of the image pick-up or image-field
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G01S 3/786 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using adjustment of orientation of directivity characteristics of a detector or detector system to give a desired condition of signal derived from that detector or detector system the desired condition being maintained automatically
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
• G06K 9/22 - Image acquisition using hand-held instruments

Abstract

A stop device includes a motor rotor assembly including a rotating shaft, a first shift lever fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and including a first shifting part configured to rotate around an axis of the rotating shaft to form a first motion trajectory, and a second shift lever rotatably connected to the first shift lever and including a second shifting part partially within the first motion trajectory. The first shifting part is configured to drive the second shifting part to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft to form a second motion trajectory. The stop device further includes a motor stator assembly sleeved on the rotating shaft and rotatably connected with the rotating shaft. The motor stator assembly includes a stopping boss located on a periphery of the first motion trajectory and partially within the second motion trajectory.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present disclosure further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A method for controlling an image stabilization apparatus includes detecting a motion status of a handle of the image stabilization apparatus. A rotation of the handle is controlled by a rotary axis motor of the image stabilization apparatus. The method further includes controlling the rotary axis motor to stop rotating in response to the motion status of the handle being a free status in which the handle is not fixed and one portion of the image stabilization apparatus other than the handle is fixed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A motor includes a rotor housing, at least one magnet operably coupled to the rotor housing, a stator disposed within the rotor housing, and at least one sensor. The magnet corresponds to a rotor pole that provides a magnetic flux including a main flux and a leakage flux. The stator includes a plurality of stator poles. The main flux is configured to extend in a first direction towards at least one of the stator poles. The at least one sensor is configured to measure the leakage flux. The leakage flux is configured to extend in a second direction towards the at least one sensor. The first direction lies on a radial plane and the second direction lies out of the radial plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/21 - Devices for sensing speed or position, or actuated thereby
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H02K 29/06 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices
• H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 21/14 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating within the armatures
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 15/03 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers

Abstract

A gimbal includes an adjustment mechanism and a processor in communication with the adjustment mechanism. The processor is configured to obtain a mode selection activation condition and determine an operation mode according to the mode selection activation condition. The mode selection activation condition includes at least one of a control instruction or an attitude change parameter of the adjustment mechanism. The operation mode includes a walk operation mode or a sensitive operation mode. The adjustment mechanism is configured to change attitude in the walk operation mode at a lower responding speed than in the sensitive operation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G06T 7/246 - Analysis of motion using feature-based methods, e.g. the tracking of corners or segments
• F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
• G02B 7/00 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements

Abstract

A gimbal structure includes a support frame and a gear adjusting mechanism. The support frame includes a roll-axis support, a yaw-axis vertical bar connected to the roll-axis support, and a yaw-axis horizontal bar carried on the yaw-axis vertical bar. The yaw-axis horizontal bar includes a rack. The gear adjusting mechanism includes a gear. The gear is configured to engage with the rack and to drive the yaw-axis horizontal bar to move relative to the yaw-axis vertical bar through the engagement with the rack to change a center of gravity of the gimbal structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 21/00 - Projectors or projection-type viewers; Accessories therefor
• F16M 11/16 - Heads - Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members therefor
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains

Abstract

A handheld gimbal includes a handheld structure and a gimbal body operably coupled with the handheld structure. The handheld structure includes a handheld body having at least one functional button, and a gripping structure extending from a bottom portion of the handheld body away from the handheld body. The gimbal body is operably coupled with a side of the handheld body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/08 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a vertical axis
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/16 - Heads - Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members therefor

Abstract

A method for controlling a gimbal includes detecting a motion state of a motion of the gimbal, comparing the motion state to a preset threshold, and controlling the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the motion or to move in an opposite direction to the moving direction oldie motion based on the comparison.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 1/06 - Comparing elements, i.e. elements for effecting comparison directly or indirectly between a desired value and existing or anticipated values electric with sensing of the position of the pointer of a measuring instrument continuous sensing
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control

Abstract

A gimbal for controlling an optical device includes a rocker and a controlling assembly. The rocker is configured to receive an action instruction and generate a control instruction based at least in part on a duration of the action instruction. The controlling assembly is configured to (1) receive the control instruction from the rocker, and (2) generate, based on the control instruction, a performing instruction for controlling the optical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle

Abstract

A gimbal for carrying an imaging device includes a support frame and a center of gravity adjusting unit. The support frame includes two pillars, two clamping devices arranged on the two pillars, respectively, and a guiding post arranged approximately perpendicular to the two pillars through the two clamping devices. The guiding post is configured to move along a longitudinal direction of the pillars through the clamping devices and to carry the imaging device. The center of gravity adjusting unit is arranged on one of the pillars and configured to at least adjust a position of the guiding post on the pillars.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis

Abstract

A photographing apparatus includes a stabilizing mechanism and an imaging device arranged at the stabilizing mechanism. The stabilizing mechanism is configured to be detachably mounted at a portable electronic apparatus. The imaging device is configured to communicate with the portable electronic apparatus to allow the portable electronic apparatus to control the imaging device and to transmit captured images to the portable electronic apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction

Abstract

A stabilizing device for stabilizing a payload includes a handle assembly, a payload stabilization assembly, and a constant force assembly. The handle assembly includes one or more grips configured to permit a user to support the entirety of the stabilizing device using the one or more grips. The payload stabilization assembly is configured to support the payload and permit the payload to rotate about at least one axis of rotation. The constant force assembly is operably connected to the handle assembly and supports the payload stabilization assembly. The constant force assembly is configured to provide a force that equipoises a gravity force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in a vertical direction such that a net force of the payload stabilization assembly with the payload in the vertical direction is substantially zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• F16M 11/38 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only by folding
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

Abstract

A supporting mechanism includes a mounting assembly, a supporting assembly, and a connection assembly. The mounting assembly is configured to be coupled to a gimbal. The supporting assembly is configured to be coupled to an auxiliary apparatus. The connection assembly includes an assembling member. One end of the assembling member is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, and another end of the assembling member is movably connected to the supporting assembly. A position of the auxiliary apparatus relative to the gimbal is adjustable by adjusting a position of the supporting assembly and a position of the assembling member relative to the mounting assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
• F16M 13/04 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or holding steady relative to, a person, e.g. by chains
• G03B 13/34 - Power focusing

Abstract

A method of controlling an imaging device having a function extension button includes obtaining attitude information of the imaging device or detecting triggering of one or more other buttons of the imaging device in response to the function extension button being triggered, and controlling the imaging device to perform an extended function. If the obtained attitude information is preset attitude information, the extended function is based upon a combination of the function extension button and the obtained attitude information. If the one or more other buttons is detected to be triggered, the extended function is based upon a combination of the function extension button and the one or more other buttons.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• G02B 7/10 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses with mechanism for focusing or varying magnification by relative axial movement of several lenses, e.g. of varifocal objective lens
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

A gimbal includes a support, a carrying member carrying an electrical component, a carrying member driver coupled to the support and the carrying member, and a transmission member in the support. The carrying member driver is configured to drive the carrying member to rotate relative to the support. The carrying member driver includes a stator coupled to the support, and a rotor sleeving outside the stator and being coupled to the carrying member. The transmission member extends from within the support, winds around a circumference of the rotor, and extends to the carrying member to be electrically connected with the electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/56 - Accessories
• B64D 47/08 - Arrangements of cameras
• F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use
• G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor