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    • 专利摘要:
    security camera with sighting mechanism with adjustable lens. the present invention relates to a security camera with a sighting mechanism with an adjustable lens comprising a dome base, an eyeball camera, a dome cover and a fastener for securing the dome cover to the dome base. the base of the dome comprises a camera seat. the eyeball camera comprises a lens and is movably seated on the camera seat. the dome cover covers the eyeball camera and comprises a lower opening for engaging the base of the dome, a circular contact ring with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the camera and defining an opening through which the lens and a portion of the the camera protrudes and a fastener removably securing the dome cover to the base of the dome, such that when fully attached, the contact ring makes contact with the camera and applies sufficient pressure to secure the camera in place on the seat, and when partially or completely released, the pressure is reduced, such that the camera is mobile in the seat and the lens is mobile inside the contact ring.
    公开号:BR102015006748B1
    申请号:R102015006748-8
    申请日:2015-03-26
    公开日:2020-12-22
    发明作者:Sudeep Mohan
    申请人:Avigilon Corporation；
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    专利说明:

    TECHNICAL FIELD
    [001] The present description refers to a security camera having an aiming mechanism with an adjustable lens. BACKGROUND
    [002] An application of security cameras is to conduct secret surveillance. To conduct surveillance secretly, a security camera typically needs to remain hidden from the people on which the surveillance is being conducted. Miniaturizing a camera is a way to help keep it hidden; the smaller the camera, the more locations where the camera can be placed to conduct surveillance and the more difficult it is for the camera to be discovered. A continued focus of the security industry is therefore to miniaturize security cameras in a way that is not detrimental to ease of use or installation.
    [003] A challenge with the miniaturization of security cameras is to maintain the functionality found in larger cameras. For example, adjusting the direction of a lens on the camera is a feature commonly found on security cameras, but it presents an engineering challenge on miniaturized cameras.
    [004] A challenge for both miniature and larger security cameras is to adjust the direction of the lens on the camera when the camera is mounted in a location that is difficult to access. Conventional cameras typically require a person to perform several steps and require careful manipulation in order to adjust the direction of the lens; such adjustments can be easily performed when the camera is easily accessible, but they can be much more difficult to perform when the camera is mounted in a location that is difficult to access. SUMMARY
    [005] In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, a security camera apparatus comprising a base with a camera seat, an eyeball camera having a lens and being movably seated on the safety seat is presented. camera, a lens aiming mechanism to adjust the position of the camera lens in relation to the base, and a clip to removably attach the lens aiming mechanism to the base. The aiming mechanism of the lens comprises a fixable support on the base and a circular contact ring connected to the support and having a smaller diameter than the camera diameter; this contact ring defines an opening through which the lens and a portion of the camera protrude. The fastener removably holds the lens aiming mechanism at the base of the dome, such that when fully attached, the contact ring makes contact with the camera and applies sufficient pressure to secure the camera in place on the seat and , when partially or completely released, the pressure is reduced, such that the camera is mobile in the seat and the lens is mobile within the contact ring.
    [006] The aiming mechanism of the lens can also comprise a cover that partially or totally covers the eyeball camera, in which case the support is a lower opening in the cover, the contact ring is located on the front of the cover and the fastener is connected to the cover. The cover may comprise a lens aperture and a communications hole that are both sealed to prevent water from entering the camera. The cover can be a dome cover and the base can be a circular dome base.
    [007] The projected portion of the camera may comprise markings indicating a plan for imaging the camera. More particularly, the markings can be notches or protuberances in an aperture with rims surrounding the lens and the indicated image generation plane can be the horizontal plane.
    [008] The projected portion of the camera can comprise at least one finger grip. More particularly, the camera may comprise multiple finger grips including a finger grip on a projected portion of the camera located above the lens to indicate the top of an image taken by the camera.
    [009] The camera may contain electro-optics and comprise a communications hole; the apparatus in that case further comprises a processing module containing processing circuits and a communications cable coupling the processing module to the communications hole in the camera, and the dome base may further comprise a cable opening to route the cable into around the base of the dome. Alternatively, the base of the dome may contain the processing circuits and comprise a communications hole; the device in this case still comprises a communications cable attached to the communication holes of the camera and the base of the dome. In any case, the seat can be located in a forward position on the base of the dome, and the camera and the dome cover are dimensioned, such that a space is produced inside the dome cover to receive a sufficient length of the cable. communications to allow the camera to be rotated around a defined seat range. Alternatively, the camera itself may contain electro-optics and processing circuits.
    [0010] According to another aspect, a method is presented to adjust the position of the camera lens in the aforementioned security camera apparatus; the method comprises: partially or completely loosen the base holder, such that the camera is mobile in the seat and the lens is mobile inside the contact ring; move the lens to a desired position and fully attach the clip to the base, such that the lens aiming mechanism applies enough pressure to secure the camera in place on the seat. The projected portion of the camera may comprise markings indicating an image generation plan for the camera, in which case the method still comprises moving the camera, such that the markings are aligned with an image generation plan of interest. . More particularly, the markings can be indentations or protuberances in an aperture with rims surrounding the lens and the indicated image generation plane is a horizontal plane, in which case the method still comprises moving the camera, such that the plane image generation mode is horizontally aligned with an external reference point. The projected portion of the camera may further comprise at least one finger grip in which case the method comprises moving the lens by holding at least one finger grip. More particularly, the camera may comprise multiple finger grips including a finger grip on a projected portion of the camera located above the lens to indicate the top of an image taken by the camera, in which case the method involves moving the lens holding at least one of the finger grips, such that the finger grip located above the lens is vertically aligned with an external reference point.
    [0011] This summary does not necessarily describe the entire scope of all aspects. Other aspects, characteristics and advantages will be evident to those skilled in the art with the review of the following description of specific modalities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0012] In the accompanying drawings, which illustrate one or more exemplary modalities:
    [0013] Figures 1 (a) to (g) are seen in perspective, frontal projection, rear projection, projection on the right side, projection on the left side, upper plane and lower plane, respectively, of a device. security camera having a sighting mechanism to adjust the aim of an eyeball camera on the device, according to a first modality.
    [0014] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a security camera device having a sighting mechanism to adjust the scope of an eyeball camera in the device, according to a second modality.
    [0015] Figures 3 (a) and (b) are seen in the respective front and rear perspective of a base of the apparatus dome for use in both the first and second modes.
    [0016] Figures 4 (a) to (d) are seen in perspective, from frontal projection, from the left and top plane projection of an eyeball camera of the apparatus for use in both the first and the second modalities .
    [0017] Figures 5 (a) and (b) are seen in respective top and bottom perspective of a device dome cover for use in both the first and second modes.
    [0018] Figures 6 (a) and (b) are seen in frontal projection and projection on the left side of the eyeball camera seated at the base of the dome for use in both the first and second modalities and figure 6 ( c) is a side view of the eyeball camera seated at the base of the dome with part of the camera housing removed.
    [0019] Figures 7 (a) to (f) are seen from the top and left side projection of the device being manipulated to adjust the aim of the eyeball camera in relation to the base of the dome, in which figures 7 (a ) and (b) show the dome cover in a loose position, figures 7 (c) and (d) show the eyeball camera moved to a desired position and the dome cover in a partially tight position and the figures 7 (e) and (f) show the dome cover in a fully tightened position and the eyeball camera fixed in place in the desired position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [0020] Direction terms such as "top", "bottom", "up", "down", "vertically" and "laterally" are used in the following description for the purpose of providing relative reference only and are not designed to suggest any limitations on how any article should be positioned during use or assembled in an assembly or relative to an environment.
    [0021] The modalities described here and shown in the figures refer to a security camera device having an eyeball camera, a dome base on which the camera is seated and a dome cover covering the eyeball camera and having a contact ring defining an aperture through which a lens of the eyeball camera protrudes. The apparatus comprises a sighting mechanism which allows the aiming direction of the eyeball camera to be adjusted in relation to the base of the dome and cover. More particularly, the base of the dome comprises a seat capable of fitting the eyeball camera in multiple orientations, and the contact ring is sized and positioned to contact the eyeball camera and apply sufficient pressure on the eyeball. camera to fix it in place when a fastener securing the dome cover to the base is fully tightened. The aiming direction of the eyeball camera can be changed by partially loosening the fastener to loosen the cover of the dome in relation to the base of the dome, such that the eyeball camera is rotatable in relation to the seat. After the eyeball camera has been moved to a new position, the fastener is tightened until the eyeball camera is usually held in place (in relation to the dome cover and base). Such a targeting mechanism provides a relatively simple and effective way to adjust the targeting direction of the eyeball camera and is expected to be particularly advantageous when the device is very small and / or is in a location that is difficult to access.
    [0022] Figure 1 illustrates a first modality of a security camera apparatus 100 in which the electro-optics and the image generation processing circuits are separated, with the electro-optics housed in a camera head and the circuits processing unit housed in a separate processing module and connected to the camera head by a communications cable. Figure 2 illustrates a second embodiment of a security camera 200, in which the electro-optics and the image generation processing circuits are integrated into a single unit. As will be discussed below and as shown in figures 3 to 7, both modalities 100, 200 include a sighting mechanism that allows the aiming of an eyeball camera to be adjusted in relation to the rest of the camera apparatus.
    [0023] With reference now to figures 1 (a) - (g), perspective views are shown, frontal projection, rear projection, projection on the right side, projection on the left side, upper plane and lower plane, respectively, of the first modality security camera 100. This camera 100 has a camera head 104 and cable set 102. Cable set 102 includes a processing module 103 and a communications cable 106 that connects processing module 103 and the camera head 104. The security camera 100 shown here comprises an eyeball camera 110 which is mounted inside a dome housing (usually called a “dome camera”); however, camera 100 may comprise an eyeball camera 110 mounted on other types of housing.
    [0024] The dome housing comprises a base of dome 124 and a cover of dome 108 attached to the top of the base of dome 124. A front opening in the cover of dome 108 allows the eyeball camera 110, which rests on base 124 , partially protrudes out of the front of the dome cover 108. In front of the eyeball camera 110 is the lens of camera 112. Lens 112 focuses the light on an image sensor 126 mounted inside the camera. eyeball 110. A micro-coaxial communications cable 106 connects eyeball camera 110 to processing module 103, which processes the video signal that the image sensor 126 releases.
    [0025] In figures 1 (a) to (g), only the exterior of the processing module 103 is visible. The top, bottom, left and right sides of the processing module 103 are defined by a housing of the module 114, while the front and rear end plates 115 cover the ends of the processing module 103. The micro-coaxial communications cable 106 is connected to the rear end plate 115 of the processing module 103. A waterproof insulation ring 122 circumscribes the end of the micro-coaxial cable 106 that terminates in the processing module 103 and is screwed into the rear end plate 115 to ensure a water tight seal. The front end plate 115 of the processing module 103 has a network jack, such as an RJ45 (Ethernet) jack 118 for receiving a plug, such as an RJ45 plug, that connects camera 100 to the IP network. Power technology via Ethernet (PoE) can also be used to power the camera 100 via the RJ45 jack. A pair of LEDs 120 indicating the connection and connection status and a memory card slot 116 are also present on the front end plate 115.
    [0026] Processing module 103 includes a system on a chip (SoC) comprising a processor, an image signal processor (ISP), a media access controller (MAC) and an I2C interface (all not shown) . The I2C interface is used to control camera parameters, such as gain, exposure and frame rate. The SoC comprises part of the image processing circuitry of the camera 100, which comprises part of and is arranged on an image processing printed circuit board (PCB) (not shown). In addition to the SoC, the image processing PCB includes a physical layer integrated circuit (PHY) that is communicating with the MAC; flash memory, which is an exemplary non-transitory computer-readable medium that is non-volatile and stores statements and instructions to make the SoC perform tasks, such as image processing, and RAM, which is another le - exemplary non-transitory computer-capable, but volatile and that the SoC uses to temporarily store information and to work space while performing tasks. Also located within the processing module 103 is the power circuit (not shown), which comprises part of and is arranged on a power PCB (not shown). On the power PCB is the RJ45 socket; the magnetic of the Ethernet, which is in communication with the RJ45 socket and the PHY and a DC to DC converter, electrically coupled to the Ethernet magnetic system, which releases a 3.3 V signal to energize the circuits image processing and camera head 104. Camera 100 is powered using PoE technology, although in alternative modes (not shown) camera 100 can be powered using, for example, an AC adapter or batteries.
    [0027] Although the SoC is used in the previous modalities, in alternative modalities (not shown) the SoC can instead be, for example, a microprocessor, microcontroller, programmable logic controller, programmable gate formation in the field or an integrated circuit specific application. Examples of computer-readable media are non-transitory and include disk-based media, such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media, such as hard drives and other forms of magnetic disk storage, and semiconductor-based media, such as flash media, random access memory, and reading memory.
    [0028] With reference now to figures 3 (a) and 3 (b), the base of the dome 124 comprises a generally circular floor 126 and a generally cylindrical wall 128 that extends above the floor 126, with a shallow cutout 130 at the front to receive the lower part of the dome cover 108. The rim of the wall 128 looks like an annular edge that engages with a corresponding annular edge on the cover of the dome 108, thereby precisely locating the dome cover 108 at the base of dome 124. A concave seat 132 is located near the front of the base of dome 124 and has a curvature corresponding generally to the curvature of the 110 eyeball camera; because of the generally spherical nature of the eyeball camera 110, the camera 110 can be seated on that seat 132 in multiple different orientations. The dome base 124 is also provided with a threaded screw hole 134 at the rear and a flap hole 136 at the front; the dome cover 108 is attached to the base of the dome 124 by a locking tab on the cover 108 that engages the hole in the flap 136 and by a screw 138 that engages the threaded screw hole 134. Also, the base of the dome 124 is equipped with a rear opening (not shown) through which the communications cable 106 extends into the base of the dome 124 and a support 139 that guides the cable 106 upward into the rear portion of the base of the dome 124.
    [0029] Referring now to figures 4 (a) to 4 (d) and figures 6 (b) and 6 (c), the eyeball camera 110 has a generally spherical shell comprised of a generally hemispherical front shell portion 140 and a generally hemispherical rear shell portion 142. The front shell portion comprises a circular lens aperture with rims 144 through which lens 112 projects, as well as five dimples serving as finger grips 148 that allow a user hold and manipulate eyeball camera 110. The rear housing portion comprises inserts 141 for receiving screws (not shown) that connect into screw holes 143 securing the front and rear housing portions together and a communications hole 150 Communications port 150 allows communications cable 106 to connect and communicate with electronics within eyeball camera 110. Communications port 150 is located at the top of the port. of the rear casing 140 to allow the cable 106 to be routed inside the dome cover 108 without interfering with the movement of the eyeball camera 110. The portions of the front and rear casing 140, 142 connect to form a seal over time (for example, with an o-ring) that prevents liquid from entering, and the lens opening and communications hole 150 are similarly sealed, such that the electronics inside the eyeball camera 110 are protected and “weatherproof”.
    [0030] Inside the eyeball camera 110 there is a lens holder that is connected to an image sensor (both not shown). The communications cable 106 is electrically coupled to the image sensor via a connector, such as a connector from the I-PEX 20373 series, which is also used to couple the micro-coaxial cable 106 to the processing module 103 in the first mode ( and in the processing circuits at the base of dome 124 in the second embodiment). The image sensor, such as an Aptina ™ AR0330 sensor, releases a high-speed serial data stream along micro-coaxial cable 106 using a data protocol, such as the MI-PI ™ protocol. Micro-coaxial cable 106 is covered with thermoplastic polyurethane and includes fourteen conductors to facilitate high-speed serial communication. In alternative modalities (not shown), micro-coaxial cable 106 can be manufactured using a different number of conductors or a different sheath material, as long as the communication between the processing module 103 and the camera head 104 can be executed quickly enough to transfer the video signal that the image sensor 126 releases.
    [0031] A pair of notches 146 is located in the rim opening 144 and provides an indication of the horizontal orientation of the eyeball camera; instead of notches, other markings can be produced, such as protrusions, and, instead of an indicated horizontal plane, notches or other markings can be produced to indicate any plane of the camera 110. In addition, the five handgrips of finger 148 are arranged equidistant around the portion of the front cover and such that a finger grip 148 is located directly above lens 112 (“upper finger grip”) and has an indicator of the top of the eyeball camera 110. These notches 146 and the upper finger grip 148 are designed to provide the user with a relatively easy way to determine the orientation of the eyeball camera 110 when adjusting their sights.
    [0032] Referring now to figures 5 (a) and 5 (b), the dome cover 108 has a generally spherical curved housing with a circular lower opening 152 that is configured to mount on the dome base wall rim 128 and a circular contact ring 154 defining a front aperture having a diameter that is less than the diameter of the eyeball camera, thus allowing the eyeball camera 110 to project only partially. The bottom of the contact ring 154 protrudes slightly below the plane of the lower opening 152 and the projected portion is configured to fit within the curved cutout 130 in the wall 128 of the base of the dome 124. A locking tab 156 protrudes below the bottom of the contact ring 154 and is configured to engage the opening of the flap 136 of the base of the dome 124. A screw hole 158 is provided at the rear of the housing 151 and is configured to receive the screw 138 and align with the screw hole 134 in the base of dome 124 when locking tab 156 engages flap opening 136.
    [0033] The diameter of the contact ring 154 and its position in the dome cover 108 are selected, such that the upper part of the contact ring 154 contacts the eyeball camera 110 when the dome cover 108 is mounted at the base of dome 124 and is secured by flap 156 and screw 138 and when eyeball camera 110 is seated on concave seat 132. Contact by contact ring 154 exerts sufficient pressure on eyeball camera 110 which is attached - held in place relatively safely inside the apparatus 100. As can be seen in figures 6 (a) and 6 (b), the eyeball camera 110 when seated at the base of the dome 124 can be rotated in a sliding way for orientations different, such that lens 112 can be pointed in multiple different directions with respect to the base of dome 124. In this embodiment, the lens can be rotated within a range of approximately 86 °; however, this rotational range can be changed by changing the dimensions of the eyeball camera 110 in relation to contact ring 154 and seat 132. After a suitable orientation is selected, the cover of dome 108 is mounted on the base of dome 124 and eyeball camera 110 partially projects through contact ring 154 until contact is made; when the dome cover 108 is secured in place via tab 156 and screw 138, eyeball camera 110 is also locked in place. In this sense, the cooperation of the contact ring 154 and the cover of the dome 108 with the concave seat 132 and the base of the dome 124 serves as an adjustable aiming mechanism for the eyeball camera 110. This aiming mechanism is external to the camera eyeball 110, i.e., the eyeball camera housing 140, 142 need not be opened to accommodate a sighting mechanism. This allows the eyeball camera 110 to seal against time to prevent liquid from entering the camera, thereby avoiding the expense and hassle of designing the dome cover 108 and the dome base 124 to provide such a seal.
    [0034] As can be seen in figure 6 (b), the eyeball camera 110 is seated in front of the center of the floor of the dome 126 in order to provide enough space to accommodate a portion of the communications cable 106 within the coverage of dome 108; this portion is long enough to produce sufficient slack in the communications cable 106 to allow the eyeball camera to rotate within the concave seat 132.
    [0035] With reference now to figures 7 (a) to 7 (f), the position (aiming) of the eyeball camera 110 in relation to the rest of the apparatus 100 can be easily adjusted by one person. As can be seen in figures 7 (a) and 7 (b), the dome cover 108 is detached from the base of dome 124 by partially unscrewing screw 138. This will cause the rear of the dome cover to separate from the base rim from dom 124 (the front of the dome cover 108 is still held in place by the locking tab 156 engaged with the opening of the flap 136). The dome cover 108 is loose enough so that the eyeball camera 110 can be rotated in relation to the rest of the device 100 by the person holding the dimples 148. As can be seen in figures 7 (c) and 7 (d), the person moves the eyeball camera 110 to the desired position, then screw the screw 138 to tighten the cover of the dome 108 against the base of the dome 124. As can be seen in figures 7 (e) and 7 (f) , the screw is tightened until the dome cover 108 is fully seated on the rim of the dome base and sufficient pressure is applied to the eyeball camera 100 which is securely fixed in place. Thus, the dome cover serves as an easily adjustable lens sight mechanism for the 110 eyeball camera.
    [0036] As previously mentioned, the processing circuits and the electro-optics of a security camera device can be located together within a single unit instead of in a separate module 103 and camera head 104. Such an integrated camera device 200 is shown in figure 2. In this second mode, the processing circuits are located at the base of the 224 model. A communications cable (not shown) is coupled to the optics via the communications hole in camera 110 and electronics in the base of the dome 124 via a communications hole in the base of the dome (not shown); this cable can be the same coaxial cable 106 used in the first mode or a different cable. Except that the dome base is configured to receive the processing circuits, the design of the integrated camera apparatus 200 is essentially the same as the camera head 104 of the first embodiment. In particular, the designs of the concave seat (not shown), the dome cover 208, the eyeball camera 220 with dimples 248 and the contact ring 244 are the same as the related components in the first modality. Thus, it follows that the mode for holding the eyeball camera 220 in place in relation to the rest of the camera device 200, and the method of adjusting the aim of the eyeball camera 200 are also the same as in the first mode.
    [0037] In another mode (not shown), both the electro-optics and the processing circuits are housed in the camera 110, in which case there is no need for a separate communications cable.
    [0038] In yet another modality (not shown), the security camera 100 looks like a housing having a cover and / or base with a shape other than a dome. The housing further comprises the circular contact ring 154 having a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the eyeball camera 110 and which allows the housing to serve as an aiming mechanism with adjustable lens for the eyeball camera 110 The housing can partially or completely enclose the eyeball camera 110. The housing also has a lower opening that allows the eyeball camera 110 to be seated on the base; this lower opening can be circular as in the modalities shown in the figures or be otherwise.
    [0039] In yet another modality (not shown), the security camera 100 looks like an adjustable lens sight mechanism (not shown) that does not involve the eyeball camera 110, but still features the contact ring circular 154 having a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the eyeball camera 110. The lens aiming mechanism still comprises a support for securing the contact ring at the base; this support can be a ring that has an opening wide enough for the eyeball camera 110 to be seated on the base.
    [0040] It is considered that any part of any aspect or modality discussed in this specification can be implemented or combined with any part of any other aspect or modality discussed in this specification.
    [0041] Although particular modalities have been described in the foregoing, it must be understood that other modalities are possible and are planned to be included here. It will be evident to anyone skilled in the art that modifications and adjustments to the previous modes, not shown, are possible.
    权利要求:
    Claims (17)
    [0001]
    1. Security camera device (100, 200), characterized by the fact that it comprises: (a) a base (124) comprising a camera seat (132); (b) an eyeball camera (110) having a lens (112) and at least one finger grip (148), the eyeball camera (110) being movably seated on the camera seat (132); (c) a lens sighting mechanism (112) comprising a fixable support on the base (124), a circular contact ring (154) connected to the support and having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the camera (110) and defining a opening through which the lens (112) and a portion of the camera (110) comprising at least one finger grip (148) protrude; and (d) a fastener removably securing the lens targeting mechanism (112) to the base (124), such that when fully attached, the contact ring (154) makes contact with the camera (110) and applies enough pressure to hold the camera (110) in place on the seat (132), and when partially or completely released, the pressure is reduced, such that the camera (110) is movable on the seat (132) and the lens (112) it is mobile within the contact ring (154).
    [0002]
    2. Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the aiming mechanism of the lens (112) comprises a cover (108) that partially or totally covers the eyeball camera (110 ), where the support is a lower opening in the cover (108), the contact ring (154) is located on the front of the cover (108), and the fastener is connected to the cover (108).
    [0003]
    Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 2, characterized in that the cover (108) is a dome cover and the base (124) is a circular dome base.
    [0004]
    4. Apparatus (100, 200), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the projected portion of the camera (110) comprises markings indicating an image generation plan of the camera (110).
    [0005]
    5. Apparatus (100, 200), according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the markings are notches (146) or protuberances in an opening with rings (144) surrounding the lenses (112) and the generation plan indicated image is a horizontal plane.
    [0006]
    Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 6, characterized in that the camera (110) comprises multiple finger grips (148) including a finger grip (148) on a projected portion of the camera (110 ) located above the lens (112) to indicate the top of an image taken by the camera (110).
    [0007]
    7. Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the camera (110) contains electro-optics and comprises a communications hole (150) and the apparatus (100, 200) still comprises a processing module (103) containing processing circuits and a communications cable (106) coupling the processing module (103) to the communications hole (150) in the camera (110), and the dome base (124) still comprises a cable opening for routing the cable into the base of the dome (124).
    [0008]
    8. Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the seat (132) is located in a front portion of the base of the dome (124) and the camera (110) and the cover of the dome (108) are dimensioned, such that a space is produced within the cover of the dome (108) to receive a sufficient length of communications cable (106) to allow the camera (110) to be rotated around defined seat belt (132).
    [0009]
    9. Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the camera (110) contains electro-optics and comprises a communications hole (150) and the base of the dome (124) contains circuitry processing and comprises a communications port (150) and the apparatus (100, 200) further comprises a communications cable (106) coupled to the communications ports of the camera (110) and the dome base (124).
    [0010]
    10. Apparatus (100, 200), according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that the seat (132) is located in a front portion of the base of the dome (124) and the camera (110) and the cover of the dome (108) are dimensioned such that a space is produced within the cover of the dome (108) to receive a sufficient length of the communications cable (106) to allow the camera (110) to be rotated around a strip defined in the seat (132).
    [0011]
    11. Apparatus (100, 200), according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the camera (110) contains electro-optics and processing circuits.
    [0012]
    Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 3, characterized in that the fastener comprises a locking tab (156) in the dome cover (108) and a flap opening (136) in the dome base and a screw (138) and screw holes (158) in the dome cover (108) and at the base of the dome (124) to securely receive the screw (138).
    [0013]
    Apparatus (100, 200) according to claim 1, characterized in that the eyeball camera (110) comprises a weatherproof housing (151) comprising a lens aperture (112) and a communications hole (150) which are both sealed to prevent water from entering the camera (110).
    [0014]
    14. Method for adjusting the position of the lens (112) of the camera (110) in a security camera apparatus (100, 200) comprising: a base (124) comprising a camera seat (132); an eyeball camera (110) having a lens (112) and at least a finger grip (148), the camera (110) being movably seated on the camera seat (132); a lens sighting mechanism (112) comprising a support fixable on the base (124), a circular contact ring (154) connected to the support and having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the camera (110) and defining an aperture through the which lens (112) and a portion of the camera (110) comprising at least one finger grip (148) protrude; and a fastener removably securing the lens aiming mechanism (112) to the base (124), the method characterized by the fact that it comprises: (a) partially or completely loosening the base fastener (124), so that the camera (110) is movable on the seat (132) and the lens (112) is movable within the contact ring (154), (b) moving the lens (112) to a desired position by holding at least the finger grip (148); and (c) fully attach the fastener to the base (124), such that the lens aiming mechanism (112) applies sufficient pressure to secure the camera (110) in place on the seat (132).
    [0015]
    15. Method, according to claim 14, characterized by the fact that the projected portion of the camera (110) comprises markings indicating an image generation plan of the camera (110), and the method still comprises move the camera (110), such that the markings are aligned with an image generation plan of interest.
    [0016]
    16. Method, according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that the markings are notches (146) or protrusions in an opening with rims (144) surrounding the lens (112) and the image generation plan indicated is a horizontal plane, and the method still comprises moving the camera (110), such that the indicated image generation plane is aligned horizontally with an external reference point.
    [0017]
    17. Method according to claim 14, characterized by the fact that the camera (110) comprises multiple finger grips (148) including a finger grip (148) on a projected portion of the camera (110) located above the lens (112) to indicate the top of an image taken by the camera (110), and the method comprises moving the lens (112) holding at least one of the finger grips (148), such that the finger grip ( 148) located above the lens (112) is vertically aligned with an external reference point.
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