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GALVESTON — A jury Thursday ordered an 80-year sentence for the man convicted of first degree murder in the death of Galveston baker Juan Navarro.
GALVESTON — A jury Thursday ordered an 80-year sentence for the man convicted of first degree murder in the death of Galveston baker Juan Navarro.
LEAGUE CITY — Three suspected burglars led police on a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon that ended with a crash under a Houston overpass, police said.
With three standout starters returning, many observers assumed Clear Falls volleyball would return to its dominance of a year ago.
Knights head coach Lyndsay Hodges knew, though, that with most of the rest of her team being newcomers, this year's squad would be a work in progress.
Nineteen Clear Creek swimmers will be competing in the Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association meet Friday and Saturday in Corpus Christi.
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The question we as Galvestonians have is what do we want our beach front to look like in 50 or 100 years?
After a 26-year hiatus, the Texas Volunteer Band is striking up again, looking for band players of all ages to perform at Galveston retirement homes this holiday season.
From the seafood-rich Louisiana border to the cattle country of West Texas, good eating goes with the territory. Cookbook author Terry Thompson-Anderson makes the culinary journey to uncover Texas' food treasures in a comprehensive new book, "Texas on the Table: People, Places and Recipes Celebrating the Flavors of the Lone Star State."
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This Great Blue Heron enjoyed this beauty session on the West End and made a statuesque impression even in the absence of the sun.
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Dec 6, 2013The production was flawless. Carrie Underwood and the cast did an amazing job. She singed with passion, her voice is simply incredible, and she acted good.
Dec 11, 2013I just watched this version of the sound of music with my kids the other night. I never saw the original, or at least not all of it anyways. I think that Carrie Underwood did an extremely good job in her portrayal of Maria. That said, I know what people are thinking, she's no Julie Andrews, no! of course she's not, no one is. However, Carrie puts her own personal flair into the songs and makes you feel a part of the struggle of the story, she brings out the emotion, the feeling and the depth of this wonderful yet timeless classic in her own unique way. I for one am looking forward to watching it again.… Expand
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I couldn't finish listening to this book. The reader was fine, but the writing was bland and insipid...
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I gave up after 3 hours of this tedious book. Not one character that was interesting, TOO MANY long boring character development sketches. The plot plods along and if it ever develops into anything I will never find out...
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The book is well researched and interesting(and somewhat tedious if you are not "into" Civil War history) . The narrators treatment of letters and papers from the period is a problem however. She adopts a schoolmarm tone that is both dismissive of and condescending to the people that wrote the documents. I found that irritating.
"Too boring"
This book starts slow and grinds to deadly. What humor there is relies completely on malapropisms. After two hours with NO sign of plot appearing, I gave up.
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This book is fascinating and worth listening to. Unfortunately, it places all the blame for Enron on Andrew Fastow and portrays Kenneth Lay and Jeff Skilling as poor innocent children. if you read other sources (for example, the October 2002 Forbes Article "Andrew Fastow, Fall Guy" By Dan Ackman) it is clear that the problem with Enron was endemic and not just one bad apple. If you can stand more of the detail of the financial transaction involved, Enron's demise is more credibly portrayed in "Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron" by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. Eichenwald gives too many venal and greedy people free passes to be wholely credible.
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The main characters ( Hero, protagonists, villains and bystanders) are all flat 2 dimensional, uninteresting and ultimately boring.. The story line drags on and on and on and on after a fairly fast start. I gave up on this after about 2 hours because I couldn't find ANYONE to root for in the book or any reaon to slog through more boring build-up to who knows what. Don't bother...
A Wonderful dual biography! This book challenges the myths that have arisen surrounding both men.
After reading it, I had a better appreciation of both of these individuals and a better understanding of the times in which they (and I) lived. It also makes you reflect on the contibutions both real and imagined of both Howard Cosell and Muhammed Ali. It is very listenable and engaging throughout.
The narrator does a good job but after 30 minutes, I was bored with the plastic characters and slow pace of the book.
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The music doesn't help but detracts from this. The Ichabod Crane character sounds like a first shot at acting by a schoolboy and the final encounter between Crane and the Horseman is frankly dull.
What absolute claptrap... The authors contention is so FAR from realistic as to be ludicrous. She cites instances where so-called Christians demand special treatment for their opinions and then are upset that the courts rightly point out Americas constitutional restrictions on establishing a state religion.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Goldie2 Parking Still a Problem I stay at this hotel quite often when I am in the area because of the reasonable rates and the comfortable rooms. Having said that, there is still a huge problem with parking spaces, or lack thereof. The Four Points plays host to many diverse, and often loud, meetings. Perhaps some of the attendees are taking guest parking spaces without actually staying at the hotel? I had requested a refrigerator in my room for last weekend, something I have ALWAY S had in the past, but not this time. However, after the time it took to check in (one person on duty, five people in line), giving up finding a parking space, as there were none, having a small hissy fit until somewhere was found to put my car, I was too tired to pursue the whole "no fridge" thing when I finally got to my room. After Hollywood Park closes this December (sadly), none of this will be an issue for me. November 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rita88 Convenient and comfortable Very close to LAX airport, clean and comfortable room. Parking is crowded and charge an extra fee. July 9, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Hotelstayer25 Unacceptable I am a frequent traveler and have been a loyal customer of Starwood hotels for many years because I appreciate their emphasis on value and excellent service. Yet a recent stay at this hotel has made me question my loyalty. We stayed at this hotel Thursday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 29. Upon arrival, we were assigned to room 961. The room was filthy and unacceptable. The carpet and furnishing were extremely dirty. The curtains and bedding looked as though they had not been cleaned in decades. There was also an unpleasant odor throughout the room. To make matters worse, we looked out the window only to see a huge dumpster filled with trash. As we were reviewing the room, I received a text from my credit card company stating that my card had been charged $595.50 by your hotel which is not the amount I authorized. We checked in and the front desk clerk advised me that there would be a $50.00 charge for incidentals not a $50.00 charge per night; therefore, I authorized a charge of $456.50 plus $50.00 for a total of $506.50. I asked that the incidentals be disconnected; therefore, there should not have been a need for a $50.00 hold on my credit card. Be aware the excessive charges for indidentials. We complained to the Front Desk Manager, Adam, about the condition of the room and the excessive amount charge to my credit card for incidentals. I requested to check out and my credit card be refunded. I was told that there would be a fee to do so, Adam politely offered us another room. We were transferred to room 523. The room was in better condition than the other room but still not up to the Starwood hotels standard we am accustom too. The room smelled like mildew. In addition we found mold in the refrigerator. I also advise Adam that I would be contacting my credit card company to have the $130.00 hold removed from my card as it was not authorized. I requested that I be allowed to gain internet access to print my hotel reservation to fax to my credit card company to show the amount I agreed for my credit card to be charged without being charged for internet access and printing. December 8, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jimbo20 LA Overnight Hotel is real close to LAX and offers free shutlle service! Great hotel for quick trips in and out of LA. July 8, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by pixee disappointing hotel My husband and I are gold starwood members and only stay at starwood properties. Due to cancellation of flight we did not arrive until 3:00 am. I could not believe the condition of the hotel. It looks as if there has not been any updating for 20 years. The room was clean, but the hallways felt shabby and dark. We had a return reservation at the hotel that I tried to change, but was told there would be a charge. March 7, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by lifesmoments1 just an average hotel hotel guests should not have to pay for parking 2 nights of parking cost $42 customer service needs improvement there is no friendlyness at the front desk they are cold and not acocomdating parking pass expired on second day i had to reactivate it i'm spg gold member and they didnt want to give us complimentry breakfast or drinks most hotels do - at least a room upgrade? no it was a low floor and just a regular room. October 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by nedf another great stay here this is my go to hotel at lax. i have tried a few others but always end up coming back here. check in is easy and friendly, all the amenities are close by ie the pool,restaurant. great fast free shuttle from ax. the heated pool is always nice coming off a long haul international flight, or getting to have a dip before hand. brewsters is a bit pricey, but that is my only real issue with this. i love this hotel March 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AANev33 This hotel has great features A comfortable hotel that offers travellers lots of good amenities including a 24 hour check in-out service and free shuttle pick-up to and from the airport. July 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Angela1955 Four Points has great comfortable beds. The first night's stay was interrupted by the squeak of the hotel fan located outside our window which was room 306. I requested another room the following morning, which was granted, thankfully. Other than that, the room was good. June 23, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Pepper4 What a difference a tower makes Its a crap shoot. If you don't get a room in a newer tower you are in a 2 star room. Mine wreaked of mildew. Parking at 11pm….there was none so the front desk just told me to park where ever I could even if it was in front of a no parking sign. Oh, and look around at all the signs saying they are not responsible for damages to your car. I was worried about it being hit or towed all night. Stay someplace else!!!!!!! September 9, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by MoniandQ Parking Nightmare This hotel charges $24/night for parking. The parking is behind the hotel, the spaces are cramped, the lot is on a hill and because it was raining the weekend we stayed we had to walk through deep puddles. It was a long wet walk to the front of the hotel, the only entrance. They charged us $50/per night for parking/hold in case we used room service which we didn't and then charged us and additional $24/night parking anyway for a total of $150 for two nights of parking, not including the cost of the room for two nights. We brought it to the hotels attention the first night and they said they fixed it. But here we are Monday and our bank account is still minus $150 extra dollars just weeks before Christmas. I'm very disapointed right now. My husband is active duty military and we were in town to bury his father, this is the last thing we need to deal with during our grief. December 3, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Travellerbywill Not bad not good.. I stayed for 3 nights here and my office colleagues have been staying here for some time during business trips. The only reason we chose this hotel is proximity to airport and competitive price. They offered us free breakfast but it was almost same menu everyday for breakfast buffet and some of the items were really cold despite of being kept in food warmer(potatoes), also the iron board was missing from the room September 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lanny3 Newly Renovated The last time I stayed here was over 25 yrs ago! I am happy to see they just renovated this hotel. The jr suite was very roomy - even has a walk in closet. However, the bathroom was a bit small in comparison to the rest of the room. But the upgrade to the bathroom was a big plus! I was pleasantly surprised to see a welcome plate of grapes and cookies for Platinum members when I walked into my room. Nice touch! October 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Budha191 We Love our Stay! The hotel was better than waht we expected. They had a car rental on location and laundry mat, if needed. The staff was very accomodating and nice. We are making plans to return the last week in July and we are already looking at rates. June 18, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sunstate301 What to improve? Immediately fix the hook for hanging purse for the restroom near your reception/registration stall#1. The broken fixture in the restroom does not give a good impression about the hotel and it is the first thing guest notice. You also need to tell the guest that the parking ticket needs to restamp daily instead of having the guest found out when the car was already at the gate and the ticket did not work! July 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by stephmag Just what we needed Hotel was perfect for getting to and from airport and having a place to keep the car. For the price, it was a no brainer. I was expecting a room a little more up to date and quiter. We could hear all the noise outside our room all too clearly. Other then that, everything was fine and we would stay again. June 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SuperSid Nice SPG Hotel near LAX Budget, but very nice hotel near LAX, great for early morning flights, no frills breakfast, easy check in process, BUT you have to pay a little for parking. June 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by idroviva "Can´t stay away...my home abroad" Great as usual, they truly care and seek just for the best treatment. Value for the money is a right description, just a few min from LAX, rooms are been renovated, and it has many function rooms and meeting areas. Basically what matters to me are the performance and behavior of people, and at this hotel they are wonderful from the Management to any Staff members!. Thank you so much for everything! December 17, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by hefbaby Great vibe I stayed recently for a "park and fly" from LAX,, The room was comfortable although the hallway seem dreary..LOL.. but i have to RECommend the the bar..i usually travel alone, and the staff both nights, (male and female) recommended great food and wine.... Love the caprse salad and hangar steak... great prices,,,and yummy..Bravo. but have to say the breakfast in the Comfort Lounge...not so tasty... October 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Flyguy74 Amazing Staff I arrived very early and knew rooms would probably not be ready. The staff, especially Jeallissa, jumped into action and worked hard to provide me a room as quickly as possible. This property may not have the 5 star facilities, but they more than make up for it in their attention to their guests. I might also add the beer selection at the lobby restaurant is amazing... From all over the world!!! July 22, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Trinka12 Average Accomendations This is an average hotel, don't expect to much. Good for the price. July 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fatcity Quality Accommodations Great amenities for a conference and rooms were nice to sleep in. July 1, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by guest0293 Not the best value for your money. The first encounter with the hotel is great. The lobby and first floor look very clean and modern. Once exiting the elevators to the rooms, the building is not very updated. There is an odd smell that lingered in the hall and even in the room I stayed in. For the amount I payed, I hoped to get a decent room but the room quality was not far from a 2 star hotel. April 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by HN72 The lady receptionist was really helpful! I was on my transit route to Bangkok. I only needed about 7 hours of resting between my flights, since my next flight was on midnight and I carried 2 big luggage. I wish you had a short transit package for SPG members at least. But the lady who was helping me with the registration was really helpful. At least I could still enjoyed my very short time at the hotel. April 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Thompsons2012 Wonderful Staff Our stay was fantastic because of Jealesia, one of your front desk employees. We were visiting on our honeymoon and she sent a congratulations card from the front desk, along with some cookies and milk (after she found out we didn't drink alcohol!). This act of kindness, along with her patience and wonderful customer service, went a long way. Thank you for making our honeymoon great! November 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sjakie good choice close to airport The hotel is conveniently located next to rental car drop off (saves the parking charges) and provides a great airport shuttle. rooms are comfortable and quiet as they are not in the direct approach for LAX. Food menu is a bit limited and the staff in the bar once in a while is a bit arrogant but all in all good place to stay. May 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BERT2013 LAX 4 POINTS I'VE BEEN AN SPG MEMBER FOR 8 YEARS. I'VE STAY NUMEROUS TIMES AT THIS FACILITY AS IT IS VERY CONVENIENT TO LAX. I REQUESTED 2 ADJOINING ROOMS, BUT I WAS NOT ADVISED THAT THESE WOULD NOT BE ON THE 7TH FLOOR - SPG LEVEL. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STATED THE ROOMS WERE UPDATED, THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT STAINING ON THE CEILING, ON THE WALLS, AND PEELING PAINT IN THE BATHROOM. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. February 8, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by ShayH1942 Average experience The beds were comfortable but the bathroom was small. There was no refrigerator in the room or microwave. The internet was not working on my ipad so I notified the desk and they gave me a number to call for teck support . I called but didn't get any response. The food in the cafe was ok but would not recommend it. May 14, 2014
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Panasonic Viera TV TX-P42S30B - won't connect to my wireless router
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I've plugged into the usb on the TV a Netgear WNDA3100 network adaptor (it has 2D4 in the part number). When I go into the TV menu to connect to the router, the TV can see the router but then always says "connection failed". I was advised to change the router channel to channel 11, which I've done but still no connection. Any ideas?
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According to Panasonic it has to be the dongle designed to work with the TV see Wireless dongle not working
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The link may not work - this is what is says "If you wish to use a wireless dongle on the television, we would clarify that it has to be the dongle that is designed for use with the television. The television does not have the ability to install drivers to work with any third-party wireless dongle. The model number of the Panasonic dongle is DY-WL10E-K."
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OK - thanks for that. It's strange that the TV can detect and identify my router though - just not connect.
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A lighting apparatus for use with a camera is described. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus comprises one or more light emitting diodes and one or more small batteries contained in a housing. A cylindrical piece extends from one side of the housing and is adapted to removeably secure the apparatus in a tripod mount on the camera. The apparatus is lightweight and compact and provides continuous illumination to a scene (opposed to the momentary illumination of a camera flash) to facilitate the recording of video.
1. A lighting apparatus for use with a camera, the lighting apparatus comprising:
one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs);
one or more button cell batteries electrically coupled to the one or more LEDs;
a housing at least partially encasing the one or more LEDs, the housing having a first surface; and
a threaded stud extending from the first surface, the stud being (i) adapted to be removably received in a threaded bore of a digital still camera tripod mount and (ii) operatively rotateably coupled with the housing;
wherein the housing further includes (a) a second surface, the second surface being generally opposite the first surface, and (b) a threaded cylindrical bore extending inwardly into the housing relative to the second surface, the threaded cylindrical bore being adapted to removably receive a standard-sized threaded stud of tripod therein, and;
the lighting apparatus has a total weight of less than 2.0 ounces.
2. The lighting apparatus of
3. The lighting apparatus of
4. The lighting apparatus of
5. The lighting apparatus of
6. The lighting apparatus of
7. The lighting apparatus of
8. A combination comprising a digital still camera and a lighting apparatus, wherein:
the digital still camera includes a digital sensor and power source contained within a camera housing, a tripod mount and a lens, the digital still camera being adapted to capture both digital still images and videos; and
the lighting apparatus comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), one or more button cell batteries electrically coupled to the one or more LEDs, a housing at least partially encasing the one or more LEDs, the housing having a first surface, and a threaded stud extending from the first surface, the stud being removably received in a threaded bore of the tripod mount;
wherein the housing further includes a second surface, the second surface being generally opposite the first surface, and the lighting apparatus further includes a threaded cylindrical bore extending inwardly into the housing relative to the second surface, the threaded cylindrical bore being adapted to removably receive a standard-sized threaded stud of tripod therein.
9. A lighting apparatus for use with a camera, the lighting apparatus comprising:
one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs);
one or more batteries electrically coupled to the one or more LEDs;
a housing at least partially encasing the one or more LEDs, the housing having a first surface; and
a threaded stud extending from the first surface, the stud being (i) adapted to be removably received in a threaded bore of a digital still camera tripod mount and (ii) operatively rotateably coupled with the housing;
wherein the housing further includes (a) a second surface, the second surface being generally opposite the first surface, and (b) a threaded cylindrical bore extending inwardly into the housing relative to the second surface, the threaded cylindrical bore being adapted to removably receive a standard-sized threaded stud of tripod therein.
This invention generally relates to photographic lighting systems. More particularly, this invention pertains to a lighting apparatus attachable to tripod mount of a still or video camera.
Strobe-type flashes using a gas-filled discharge tube are well known for use on still cameras for lighting a scene simultaneously with the taking of a still picture. Strobe-type flashes provide a significant amount of light for a fraction of a second that is sufficient to expose either film or imaging sensor contained in the associated still camera. Most point-and-shoot type cameras and some single lens reflex-type (SLR) still cameras have a strobe-type flash integrated with the camera. Further, most SLR cameras and some advanced digital models include a hot shoe to which an external flash module can be attached. The contacts on the hot shoe coordinate the activation of the flash with the shutter of the associated camera. Typical consumer grade point and shoot cameras both digital and film do not typically include a separate hot shoe.
Digital cameras have become very popular in the past few years. Digital cameras replace film with a permanent photosensitive sensor that captures a scene, which is then transferred in digital form to memory. An added benefit of digital cameras is that they are typically capable of recording video sequences in additional to still pictures. Early digital cameras were only capable of recording very low resolution video clips at low frame rates resulting in a video that was jerky and had only enough resolution to be properly viewed in a small window on a user's computer. With the advent of higher resolution sensors and faster electronics, many newer digital cameras are capable of recording video at frame rates and resolutions that make the videos suitable for playback on larger screens and even on televisions. The more advanced digital cameras even support frame rates and video resolutions rivaling analog and some digital video recorders.
The video capability is generally viewed as an add-on feature of digital still cameras rather than a primary feature. Digital still cameras are not optimized in design or features to fully realize the potential of their video recording capabilities. For instance, no continuous illumination source is provided to light a scene of which a video is being taken. Obviously, strobe-type flashes are useless for taking video given their extremely short duration. To cope with recording video in low light situations, the controller within a typical digital camera increases the gain of the sensor; however, as the gain increases, the sensor's level of electronic noise increases substantially thereby degrading the quality of the resulting video. Accordingly, the video capabilities of a typical digital still camera are not useful particularly useful in low light situations.
Within the last decade or so, extremely bright light emitting diodes (LEDs) have been developed. LEDs, which are extremely energy efficient, require only a fraction of the energy input as other sources of illumination, such as incandescent and fluorescent lights. Accordingly, for a similar amount of light output, battery-powered LED based illuminators can be made much smaller and much lighter than battery-powered illuminators using other light sources. For example, a LED-based flashlight running on button cell batteries can provide as much, if not more, light than a traditional incandescent-based flashlight using D, C or A sized batteries, and even have a runtime in excess of the incandescent-based flashlight.
Several prior art documents discuss the use of LED-based flashes in place of strobe-type units. One of the first mentions was in U.S. Pat. No. 4,866,285, wherein LEDs optimized to emit infrared light are incorporated into a hot shoe flash. This flash unit is taught to be utilized when a user is shooting infrared type film. In a traditional manner, the infrared LEDs flash in synchronization with the operation of the associated camera's shutter.
U.S. Patent Application #'s 2003/0160889 ('889) and 2003/0180037 ('037) both suggest the use of using one or more bright white light LEDs in place of a gas-filled discharge tube. In both, the LED's are contemplated for use in a traditional manner to provide a short duration pulse of light to illuminate a scene to facilitate the taking of a still picture, although the '889 reference does suggest providing a version of the camera incorporating a manually-activated switch to turn the LEDs on and off when the flash circuit is not coupled with the shutter trigger button. Both also contemplate having the flash incorporated into the camera, although the '037 reference also contemplates the flash being separately housed, but still electronically coupled to the camera to facilitate flash synchronization. Neither suggests the use of the continuous illumination of the LEDs for purposes of taking video using a digital still camera.
In one embodiment of the present invention a lighting apparatus for use with a camera is described. The lighting apparatus typically comprises (i) one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), (ii) a power source electrically coupled to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a housing that has a first surface and at least partially encasing the one or more LEDs, and (iv) a stud extending from the first surface. The stud is operatively coupled with the housing and adapted to be removeably received in a tripod mount of the camera.
In another embodiment of the present invention a method of taking digital video using a digital still camera is described. A lighting apparatus is attached to the digital still camera. The lighting apparatus typically comprises one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) and one or more batteries for powering the LEDs. The lighting apparatus is turned on to illuminate a scene generally in front of a lens of the camera. The digital still camera is put into a video capture mode, and digital video of the scene is recorded.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention another lighting apparatus for use with a camera is described. The lighting apparatus typically includes (i) a light source, (ii) one or more batteries, and (iii) a housing at least partially encasing the light source and the batteries. The housing typically has a first surface. A stud also extends from the first surface. The stud is operatively coupled with the housing and is adapted to be removeably received in a tripod mount of the camera.
In even another embodiment comprises a lighting apparatus for use with a wireless phone incorporating a digital camera is described. The lighting apparatus typically comprises one or more LED's and one or more batteries contained in a housing. The apparatus also includes a connector that is typically coupled to the housing and is adapted to attach to the wireless phone.
Embodiments of the present invention comprise a compact and lightweight video lighting apparatus having LED illuminators and its own power supply that is attachable to a digital still camera or video camera for use in lighting a scene to facilitate video recording. In a typical embodiment, the apparatus is self contained and includes a protruding stud that is adapted to expansively or threadably couple to a tripod mount of a camera. Additionally, in variations of the typical embodiment, the lighting apparatus also includes a tripod mount on one side thereof wherein the coupled camera and lighting apparatus can be mounted to a tripod.
Most point and shoot digital cameras lack hot shoes or even cold shoe mounts to which an accessory lighting apparatus can be attached to the camera. In fact, most point and shoot digital cameras are not intended to be used with additional accessories and are intended to be fully self contained. However, most digital cameras including the most compact variations include a standard tripod mount through which the camera can be attached to a tripod device adapted to hold the camera. Accordingly, a typical embodiment of the lighting apparatus can be securely mounted to the bottom (typically) of the camera to provide ample continuous light for taking videos. Advantageously, the usefulness of the digital still camera is enhanced making it suitable for taking video in low light situations. Given the advances in digital camera technology in general and in the video recording capability of digital still cameras specifically, the use of a compact digital still camera along with an embodiment of the present invention will effectively replace the need for a separate dedicated video for all but the most discriminating consumers.
Users of digital cameras often prefer to use the display monitor on the back side of the camera in place of a viewfinder. In fact, several digital camera models have completely done away with the viewfinder altogether. Operationally, the scene shown in the view finder is an image sampled from a fraction of the individual photo sensors on the digital cameras imager. In low light, because of the low sensitivities of the imaging sensor and or the particular design of the display monitor, the image in the monitor can be very dark making it difficult for a user to accurately frame a scene of which he desires to take a still picture. Further, the darkness of the scene rendered on the monitor may prevent the user from seeing the expressions or the actions of people in the scene that he/she may be desirous of capturing. It is appreciated that the quality of the resulting photograph will probably be appropriately lit as the camera's built in flash will trigger when the shutter button is pressed and the resulting scene will be properly exposed. Advantageously, by using an embodiment of the present invention, additional light is provided to illuminate the scene resulting in a brighter monitor display and improving the photographer's ability to frame and judge the content of the scene using the display monitor.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the lighting apparatus is configured to releasably couple to a wireless camera phone. Accordingly, the light can be used to illuminate the scene to facilitate the taking of still pictures since the great majority of camera phone do not provide a built in flash or other illumination means. Alternatively, the light can be used to illuminate a scene for the capture of a video clip using the phone's camera.
The term �or� as used in this specification and the appended claims is not meant to be exclusive rather the term is inclusive meaning �either or both�.
References in the specification to �one embodiment�, �an embodiment�, �a preferred embodiment�, �an alternative embodiment� and similar phrases means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase �in one embodiment� in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
The term �couple� or �coupled� as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to either an indirect or direct connection between the identified elements, components or objects. Often the manner of the coupling will be related specifically to the manner in which the two coupled elements interact. For example, two elements are electrically coupled if electrical current can travel from one element to another even if the elements are not directly connected to one another but rather by way of a wire or other electrically conductive trace. Further, two elements can be operatively coupled if they are in communication with each other.
Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the term �camera� or �digital camera� refers to both a still camera and a video camera unless specifically indicated otherwise in the surrounding text.
A first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in
The window 35 is typically comprised of a translucent plastic or glass. In certain variations, the window can be substantially clear and in other variations the window can be frosted or otherwise configured to diffuse the light emanating therefrom. In other variations, the window can comprise a lens that that directs the beam of light at a desired coverage angle from the apparatus.
Also as best seen in
A generally cylindrical piece 55 passes through the housing between the housing's top and bottom sides 30 & 40. A threaded stud portion 20 and a thumbwheel portion 25 of the cylindrical piece extend upwardly from the housing's top side. Further, the bottom end of the cylindrical piece extends through an opening provided on the bottom side of the housing and is generally flush with the outside surface of the bottom side. A threaded bore 60 that is axially aligned with the cylindrical piece and is generally perpendicular to the bottom side extends inwardly from the end of the cylindrical piece, and is adapted to receive a standard �-20 threaded stud from a tripod therein. The cylindrical piece is typically rotateably coupled with the housing 15. The cylindrical piece is typically unitarily molded from a polymeric material that can be reinforced with particulate or fibrous filler material. Alternatively, the cylindrical piece can be metallic and formed by casting or forging. In another variation, the cylindrical piece can comprise several separate elements that are mechanically, adhesively or otherwise joined together.
The threaded stud portion 20 of the cylindrical piece 55 extends upwardly from the thumbwheel 25 and is sized and configured to be threadably received in a standard tripod mount of an associated camera as illustrated in
Referring to
Referring to
A motherboard 110 is contained within the housing 15. Typically, two button cell battery holders 115 are surface mounted to the board. Electronic componentry 125 is also attached to board and generally includes various capacitors, resistors and dedicated integrated circuits as necessary for the operation of the lighting apparatus 10. The integrated circuits can include a clock or timer circuit which operates to automatically turn off the LEDs after certain predetermined amount of time has passed. Preferably, the electronic componentry is also surface mounted to the motherboard. Two thru-hole mount LEDs 120 (surface mount LEDs can also be used) are attached to the motherboard along its front edge such that they are located directly behind the window 35 when the apparatus is assembled. Finally, the switch 50 is attached to the backside of the motherboard. Typically, because of the sheer forces involved with the operation of the switch, the switch is not surface mounted to the motherboard but rather is mounted to the motherboard using more traditional soldered pins that pass through holes made through the motherboard. The battery holders, the electronic componentry, the LEDs and the switch are all electrically connected by way of conductive traces on the motherboard. It is to be appreciated that the actual electronic componentry and configuration of the motherboard can vary substantially as would be obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art.
Preferably, high brightness (HB) and ultra high brightness (UHB) LEDs 120 are used in the apparatus. For more traditional use, white light spectrum LEDs are used; however, in variations of the first preferred embodiment one or more or all of the LEDs can be the type that emits primarily in the infrared spectrum for use in capturing infrared videos or still pictures. Further in other variations, LEDs that emit light in other portions of the visible spectrum may be specified. For instance, LEDs that approximate the portion of the visible spectrum illuminated by incandescent light bulbs can be utilized in certain variations.
Typically, LEDs 120 include an epoxy portion that encapsulates the diode and additionally acts as a lens to direct the light emanating there from. The epoxy lens may be colored to further effect the spectrum of light emitted by particular LED. The angle at which the beam of light is transmitted from an LED depends on the particular design of the epoxy lens. For instance, LEDs with narrow angle lenses can be specified when a narrow beam of higher intensity light is desired, and LEDs with wide angle lenses can be specified when a wider beam of light having a lower average intensity is desired. Preferably, the angle of light transmission of the LEDs is matched to the corresponding field of view angle of a typical camera with which the apparatus will be used. Ideally, the LED light transmission angle is matched with the widest field of view angle of the camera's lens since many digital still cameras utilize zoom lenses with varying fields of view. Even though most digital still cameras have a 35 mm equivalent of focal lengths of 28 to 38 mm at their widest, LEDs having light transmission angles in excess of the fields of view for lenses of these focal lengths are not desired since visible light intensity is greatly reduced as a function of distance with wide angle LEDs. Rather, LEDs having a light transmission angles equal too or less than the field of view angle of the camera are preferred to maximize light intensity within the camera lens's field of view. In one variation of the first preferred embodiment, LEDs having light transmission angles of about 20 to 40� are utilized. It is to be appreciated that in other variations the LEDs with wider or narrower light transmission angles can be desirable depending on the particular use of the lighting apparatus and the particular specifications of an associated camera. In yet other variations, a lens can be used in place of the window wherein the lens is primarily responsible for the transmission angle of the light beam emanating from the lighting apparatus.
In the first preferred embodiment, the two button cell battery holders 115 are each adapted to hold two CR2032 button cell batteries. This combination of batteries used in conjunction with 2 white thru-hole LEDs 120 provides approximately 15 hours of continuous use. In variations of the first preferred embodiment, any number of different types of batteries can be utilized including AA and AAA cells and other size button cell batteries. Further, in other variations an AC adapter may be provided wherein the device can draw power from an AC outlet. Since the weight of the batteries is typically the most substantial contributor to the overall weight and volume of the apparatus, smaller and lighter cells are generally preferred. Further, more compact cells are preferred as they facilitate making the apparatus smaller in volume as well. Ultimately, a lighting apparatus having a total weight of less than about 2.5 ounces is preferred, less than about 2 ounces is more preferred and less than 1.5 ounces is most preferred. Concerning the apparatus's size, a volume of less than 1.75 cubic inches is preferred, less than 1.50 cubic inches is more preferred and less than 1.25 cubic inches is most preferred. It is appreciated that the use of small lightweight batteries would not be possible but for the very high energy efficiency of the LEDs, although other types of high efficiency illumination sources can be utilized in place of the LEDs in other variations of the first preferred embodiment.
As illustrated in
As mentioned above and illustrated in
Referring primarily to
A second preferred embodiment 145 of the present invention is illustrated in
The second preferred embodiment does not have a cylindrical piece. Rather, a protrusion 155 that is typically integrally molded with the top section of the housing extends upwardly from the top section of the housing. The protrusion includes a circular mounting face 158 that is generally vertically-extending and perpendicular to the length of the apparatus's window. A fastener bore 162 extends through the protrusion perpendicular to the mounting face and through the center point of the mounting face. Serrations typically extend radially from the fastener hole on the mounting face.
The second preferred embodiment also includes a separately fabricated camera mounting piece 155 that includes a mounting face 164 that corresponds and is adapted to matingly couple with the mounting face of the top section's protrusion. Similarly, the mounting pieces mounting face include radial serrations that extend from a fastener bore that passes through the center of the mounting face. The mounting piece also includes a threaded stud 166 that extends upwardly from the portion of the mounting piece comprising the mounting face. The stud typically has �-20 sized threads for threadable receipt into the tripod mount of a camera. A separate thumbwheel 168 can also be provided that threads onto the stud and is adapted to be tightened against the bottom of a camera once the threaded stud has been secured into the tripod mount. Preferably, the mounting piece and the thumbwheel are injection molded of a glass fiber filled plastic, although other suitable materials can be used.
As illustrated, the two mounting surfaces mate against each other and are secured with a threaded fastener 160 and a corresponding wing nut 165. As is evident, by rotating the mounting piece 150 relative to the protrusion 155 the relative upwardly and downwardly pointing angle of the apparatus's window can be varied. Once a desired angle is set, the user can tighten the wing nut to lock the mounting faces 158 & 164 together. Accordingly, the second preferred embodiment provides the user with two degrees of freedom in adjusting the direction of the beam of light emanating from the apparatus's window relative to a camera lens: the first degree of freedom being rotation in a horizontal plane by moving the rotating the threaded stud relative to the camera's tripod mount; and the second degree of freedom being the rotation of the mounting piece relative to the corresponding protrusion in a generally vertical plane. This is in contrast to the first preferred embodiment that permits rotational adjustment only in a horizontal plane through the rotation of the cylindrical piece relative to the housing.
A third preferred embodiment 170 of the present invention is illustrated in
In general, there are no standard mounting locations on wireless phones and the various ports and connection locations vary substantially from phone to phone and manufacturer to manufacturer. Accordingly, the connector provided in variations of the third preferred embodiment will vary substantially depending on the phone to which the particular variation is adapted to connect. For instance, variations of the third preferred embodiment are contemplated wherein: (i) the apparatus connects to the phone at the phone's data and power port 200 (typically at a bottom end of the phone) as illustrated in
The illustrated embodiment is adapted to connect to a phone at its power and data port 200 through a dummy connector 180 that does not electronically connect to the phone. In other words, the only purpose of the connector is to join the apparatus to the phone. A typical standard connector comprises a slot (not shown) that fits over an electrical and data interface board in the phone's port and a pair of outwardly biased prongs 185 that grip corresponding indentations in the phone's port to hold the connector in place. To attach the apparatus to the phone, a user: (i) pushes in two opposing buttons 188 that retract the biased prongs; (ii) slides the connector into the phone's port; and (iii) releases the buttons to engage the prongs.
The data and power ports 200 of most wireless phones permit only the one way transmission of current (except for the extremely low current levels associated with two way data transfer) into the phone to charge the phone's battery. Accordingly, in most instances the phones battery cannot be used to power the LEDs of the apparatus in place of batteries on the apparatus itself. However for those phones that permit two-way current flow at the port, variations of the third preferred embodiment are contemplated that utilize the camera's battery in place of its own power supply wherein power is transferred across a non-dummy version of the connector. Additionally, in another variation of the third preferred embodiment, the LEDs could be configured to strobe like a traditional flash when the camera's shutter button is pressed. In this variation, the flash trigger signal would be sent to the apparatus via the data and power port connection. In yet another variation, and on and off signal can be sent to the apparatus via the port to correspond with the beginning and end of the recording of a video clip.
Next as indicated by block 310, if desired and the lighting apparatus is so equipped, the user can attach the lighting apparatus to a tripod or monopod by screwing the tripods threaded stud in the tripod mount provided on the bottom side of the apparatus. Concerning the second and third preferred embodiments that does not utilize a cylindrical piece; the threaded tripod mount can be provided on or in the bottom side of the apparatus housing.
The user then turns on the apparatus and selects the desired brightness level and illumination type (i.e. white light or infrared light) to put used given the particular lighting conditions relating to a scene and the desired effect as indicated in block 330.
If the user has not done so, he/she places the camera in the proper mode such as a video mode or a still picture mode as indicated in block 340. Finally, as shown in block 350, the user records video and/or takes a still picture.
It is appreciated that the order in which of the aforementioned operations is performed can vary from the order discussed above and illustrated in
The embodiments of the lighting apparatus and method of use thereof as illustrated in the accompanying figures and described above are merely exemplary and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention. It is to be appreciated that numerous variations to the invention have been contemplated as would be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art with the benefit of this disclosure. All variations of the invention that read upon the appended claims are intended and contemplated to be within the scope of the invention.
In certain alternative embodiments, the tripod threaded stud can be fixedly and directly attached to the housing or the stud can be integrally molded with the housing. Variations of mounting devices are contemplated other than illustrated concerning the preferred embodiments. For instance, a ball and socket joint can be provided between the threaded stud and the housing wherein multiple degrees of adjustment freedom are provided.
In other alternative embodiments, a non-threaded stud can be used in place of a threaded stud, such as the stud illustrated in
In other alternative embodiments, different LEDs and combinations thereof can be used. For instance, a lighting apparatus can be produced that has several differently colored LEDs that can be illuminated. The user can choose the particular color LEDs he/she desires to use depending on a particular effect he/she desires in the resulting still picture or video. Further, the controller can be configured to flash or strobe the LEDs in certain modes to enhance the creativity of a user's pictures and/or videos.
In yet other alternative embodiments, a lighting apparatus can be configured to attach to a PDA that incorporates a digital camera. In a manner similar to the illustrated version of the third preferred embodiment, PDA-specific alternative embodiments can be attached to the PDA at its data and power port. In other variations, the lighting apparatus can be attached to the PDA by way of an accessory card port or through a specially configured bracket that couples to the body of the PDA.
In certain alternative embodiments, the electronic componentry of the device may include a photosensitive sensor to determine the relative amount of ambient light in a particular area and based on the signal from the sensor a controller circuit can adjust the light output of the apparatus to an optimum level.
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It's official, the New Orleans Hornets will be known as the New Orleans Pelicans next season. The official unveiling of the new logo and colors happened today. Red, blue and gold are the color scheme and a menacing – cut me some slack, I'm trying to buy into the notion that them selecting the new moniker is cool – Pelican. I still don't like it. But, all is not lost for fans of the Hornet nickname. It might be making a return to it's Charlotte roots. The Bobcats are currently conducting market research on the effects of changing their names to the Hornets. The bottom line as to if it will happen or not lies in one particular question of the survey, "If the Bobcats were to change their nickname to the 'Hornets,' would you attend more games than you currently do, attend fewer games, or attend about the same amount?" At least the Sonics are coming back to the NBA… Wait, not if Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson can help it. But that's a topic for later. Go Pelicans!! Nope still hate it. image via Chase Robinson
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Velv, sometimes you have to believe something. When I take a box to the checkout, I expect something to be in the box. Or would you say, "what, you believed the writing on the box?"?
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On Our Radar, Victoria Beckham Shows Off Her Dresses: Update
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A few months earlier, Victoria Beckham announced that she will be designing a dress collection. Now, we have the pictures to prove it. The debut dresses encompass a style true to her own with a collection of streamlined sheaths and embellished strapless dresses such as the ones seen below.
"The collection was inspired by the femininity and sophistication of the midcentury silhouette," said Beckham. "I've always been drawn to intricate, seam-detailed designs, as their structure enhances the flattering shape of a woman's silhouette."
Her 10-style collection incorporates basket-weave cotton, fine gazar, and georgette silks embellished with Indian embroidery and beading. Beckham's dresses range from $600 to $1,400 at wholesale, and will be unveiled via private showings during New York Fashion Week.
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As Madison Metro Transit moves forward with budget discussions, local bus riders are speaking out about what they'd like to see change.
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Bus riders weighed in on everything from a want for a reduction in travel time to expansion of service at night.
But, change requires money; something Metro Transit has struggled to get more of in the past.
Metro Transit General Manager Chuck Kamp says they have a short term solution. Last week, Mayor Paul Soglin proposed a 5.5% tax levy for Madison Metro Transit. That would mean a nearly $12 million increase. It's not the best news for taxpayers, but it's good news for bus riders, like Amanda Rule, who've long awaited change, like fixing the overcrowding problem.
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Another option to covering expenses is raising the price of bus fares. But, Kamp says even though it's not completely off the table, raising fares is unlikely to happen next year.
"My message to passengers would be, from Metro's perspective, we are working to find a way not to raise any of our fares next year. But, stay tuned cause we're not done with the budget process" says Kamp.
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Kind of makes me think of Paper Mario, but with a deeper use of the 3D element. I'll definitely be giving this one a try tonight. Looks like a great concept.
Edit: Completed it. Whilst short, it was thoroughly enjoyable, although the game did certainly have a 'discomforting and creepy' vibe to it, I think that was just because of the way you have to keep flipping between 2D and 3D. It's hardly a concept I'm used to. Great idea, though
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Britney Spears will tour this summer to support her new album Femme Fatale, the singer confirmed today in an interview with Ryan Seacrest.
"Yes, I'm supposed to be going on tour, early summer U.S.," Spears said on his KIIS-FM radio show. Her first live show to support the album?
A special concert for Good Morning America on March 29, the same day Femme Fatale drops. Mark that on your sexy lip-synching calendar!
The tour announcement shows that Spears is bouncing back both personally and professionally after a nearly two-year hiatus from the spotlight.
Her 2009 album release and Circus tour themselves followed a dark period for Spears, following the demise of her marriage and sanity in 2006.
It's all good nowadays, though. Spears also opened up about her relationship with boyfriend Jason Trawick, who has helped turn her life around.
Said Britney of her former talent agent: "We are very normal, we like to watch movies, we work out a lot we love that and we take walks too."
Of her newly-released track, "Till The World Ends," she says, "The song is fun, it has good energy. I'm a vibe person, it puts me in a good mood."
THG too. Take a listen after the jump!
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Your facts are off... Circus was released 11/28/2008, not 2009 Britney had her meltdown February 2007, not 2006
"Yes, I'm supposed to be going on tour, early summer U.S.,� Spears said < LIE she said "yes, i'm suppose to be going on tour" then larry said early summer and the presenter said something about a US tour
I wish u gud luck.i hope this tour & ur upcoming album will give u wat u deserve.i hope this will bring u an endless bright & shining life (both personal & professional) ahead.
awesome!!! hope her fame will go up after the tour!! all the luck to the princess of pop