Method and apparatus for an interchangeable wireless media streaming device

Abstract

It is possible to capture video information using one or more body mounted cameras, to transmit that information over a wireless communication channel, and to process that information, such as by using angular momentum information captured by gyroscopes, to obtain an image which is suitable for viewing in real time. This technology can be applied in a variety of contexts, such as sporting events, and can also be applied to information which is captured and stored for later use, either in addition to, or as an alternative to, streaming that information for real time viewing. Such video information can be captured by components fully enclosed within a hat clip enclosure that is mountable on a brim of a hat.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . A method comprising:
 (a) affixing a portable video capture and transmission device to a hat bill, wherein:
 (i) the hat bill is part of an official's hat; 
 (ii) the portable video capture and transmission device comprises a camera, a wireless transmitter and a case; 
 (iii) affixing the portable video capture and transmission device to the hat bill comprises friction fitting the portable video capture and transmission device to the hat bill; and 
 (iv) all components of the portable video capture and transmission device are fully enclosed by the case; 
   (b) after wirelessly streaming video from the portable video capture and transmission device for a first period of time, replacing the portable video capture and transmission device by performing steps comprising:
 (i) removing the portable video capture and transmission device from the hat bill; and 
 (ii) affixing a new portable video capture and transmission device to the hat bill; 
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   (c) after replacing the portable video capture and transmission device, wirelessly streaming video from the new portable video capture and transmission device for a second period of time;   wherein:   (A) the first period of time and the second period of time both take place during a sporting event; and   (B) the video which is wirelessly streamed from the portable video capture and transmission devices affixed to the hat bill during the first and second periods of time is video of the sporting event;   (C) replacing the portable video capture and transmission device is performed by an individual other than a wearer of the official's hat; and   (D) replacing the portable video capture and transmission device takes 30 seconds or less.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the case of the portable video capture and transmission device flexes outwardly when the portable video capture and transmission device is affixed to the hat bill.