Visor

Abstract

A visor is disclosed. The visor includes an upper portion, a left side portion extending downwardly from a left side of the upper portion, a right side portion extending downwardly from a right side of the upper portion, and a camera mount configured to secure a camera to the visor. The camera mount is connected to an underside of the upper portion to prevent damage of a camera secured therein.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a visor, and more particularly to a visor having an integrated camera mount and / or lights.[0002]In the past, cameras were primarily used for photography, home movies, or to film television shows and movies. However, with the advent of digital and computer technologies, cameras have become a mainstay in society. Today, cameras have become a standard feature on cell phones and computers for use in social media and to allow users to record their daily activity, if so desired.[0003]One area where cameras are being utilized to their fullest is in sports. Television networks are now using multiple cameras positioned around a sporting venue, cameras on wires to traverse a field, and cameras on helmets, racecars, motorcycles, etc. to provide viewers with different angles of view and a more realistic experience.[0004]One such sport where these cameras are being utilized is in sports such as motocross or sports contai...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]According to an aspect of the invention, a visor includes an upper portion; a left side portion extending downwardly from a left side of the upper portion; a right side portion extending downwardly from a right side of the upper portion; and a camera mount configured to secure a camera to the visor. The camera mount is connected to an underside of the upper portion to prevent breakage of a camera secured therein.

[0010]According to another aspect of the invention, a visor includes a camera mount connected to an underside of an upper portion of the visor. The camera mount includes a cavity configured to receive and secure a camera therein to prevent damage to the camera.

[0011]According to another aspect of the invention, a visor includes a left side portion extending downwardly from a left side of an upper portion and a right side portion extending downwardly from a right side of the upper portion. The visor further includes a camera mount connected to an underside of the upper portion between the left and right side portions. The camera mount includes a cavity therein configured to receive and secure a camera therein to protect the camera from breakage.

Problems solved by technology

These cameras are typically mounted on top of a helmet to provide a television viewer with a view similar to what the athlete sees; however, because they are mounted on top of the helmet, they are subject to breakage.

Unfortunately, until recently, cameras were too big to carry on a team member, and filming from a distance did not provide the necessary views for proper feedback.

Today, the cameras have become smaller, but there is still the problem of carrying the camera in a place where it does not interfere with the team members' job.

Like the sports contained in the X-Games format, cameras on top of helmets provide television viewers with an up-close view of how a pit-crew operates, but those cameras can also cause problems by simply catching an air hose during a fast pit stop.

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