The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera is an invention of Jonas Pfeil, and was done for his diploma thesis as an engineer.
It consists of a camera that takes truly spherical panoramic pictures solving two key problems of traditional panoramic images. The first is that there is no underlying tripod blocking the downward scene, because you actually have to throw the camera up in the air. The second is that, thanks to the Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera, all angles are captured simultaneously so there is no need to digitally stitch multiple panoramic images together.
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera has 36 fixed-focus 2 megapixel mobile phone camera modules attached to a ball-shaped enclosure. It has a built-in accelerometer, so the camera is able to automatically capture the spherical image at the highest point of its trajectory (which happens to be the most stable moment to photograph). After the image is taken, it is easy to download the spherical image to any computer.
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera allows you to relive your favorite moments and discover particulars that you never noticed before.
Spherical Sweeping Picture-Takers
The Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera Seizes One's Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Panoramic Ball Cameras - The trend of using ball-shaped cameras for capturing spherical panoramic images provides opportunities to develop new applications for immersive experiences in various industries.
2. Fixed-focus Camera Modules - The trend of using fixed-focus mobile phone camera modules in panoramic ball cameras presents opportunities for innovation in product design and manufacturing in the mobile phone industry.
3. Accelerometer-enabled Cameras - The trend of integrating accelerometers in camera technology shows potential for disrupting the way we capture images, especially in situations where stability is crucial such as sports and surveillance.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The tourism industry can benefit from providing immersive experiences for tourists by incorporating panoramic ball camera technology in guided tours and attractions.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry can create engaging virtual tours of properties for remote buyers using panoramic ball camera technology, saving time and expenses on site visits.
3. Security - The security industry can utilize panoramic ball cameras equipped with accelerometers for enhancing surveillance and investigation capabilities with stabilized and panoramic footage.