Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
348375000 | For specified accessory | 61 |
20080204591 | Electronic device and accessory device - A connector on an electronic device includes a pair of locking plates, a guide groove, and a space. Each locking plate has, on its edge, a first concave portion, a first convex portion, a second concave portion, and a second convex portion. An intermediate surface for determining a position of an accessory device below the guide groove is provided below the second concave portions and the second convex portions. A contact mounting surface provided with plural contacts is provided below the first convex portions. Guide surfaces for determining a position of the accessory device in the width direction of the guide groove are provided below the first concave portions and the first convex portions. | 08-28-2008 |
20080252776 | CAMERA MODULE - A camera module ( | 10-16-2008 |
20090046201 | HOLDING APPARATUS FOR A CAMERA LENS - An apparatus for maintaining registration of a lens assembly in a consistent position over a sensor by positioning the sensor adjacent a sensor mount instead of a housing encompassing the lens assembly and sensor. The apparatus comprises a lens assembly having at least one predetermined focal center, and a lens barrel for holding the lens assembly. A holder adjustably supports the lens barrel, the holder having a base and a cylinder, with the lens barrel adjustably mounted in the cylinder. The base of the holder is attached to a support, such as a circuit board, whereby the focal center of the lens assembly is held in a predetermined aligned position relative to the sensor. In an embodiment, wall surfaces defining an opening in the base of the holder firmly engage the sidewalls of a ceramic sensor mount. | 02-19-2009 |
20090073310 | SHUTTER ARRANGEMENT FOR COVERING A CAMERA LENS - A shutter arrangement for covering a camera lens includes a camera lens cover that is movable in a plane along a first direction between a first closed position and a second opened position. In the first closed position, the camera lens cover substantially covers the camera lens and in the second opened position, the camera lens is substantially uncovered. The shutter arrangement also includes a movable cover that moves between a first position and a second position which displaces the movable cover from the plane. | 03-19-2009 |
20090096918 | Protected Security Monitoring Box - A security monitoring apparatus including a security monitoring enclosure, a carousel, and a camera bracket is provided. The security monitoring enclosure has a bottom wall with an aperture passing therethrough. The carousel is rotatably mounted on the bottom wall for rotation over the aperture and, therefore, rotatable relative to the bottom wall of the security monitoring enclosure. The camera bracket is carried by the carousel and configured to secure a camera therein. The security monitoring apparatus may also include an environmental control unit regulating the environment within an internal compartment of the monitoring enclosure and/or a pole mounting apparatus configured to receive and engage with a pole. | 04-16-2009 |
20090185071 | Portable Electronic Apparatus - A portable electronic apparatus includes an exterior member which houses a main body of the apparatus and has an opening, a part of the main body being exposed through the opening; a lid which is attached to the exterior member so as to cover or uncover the opening; a hook which is provided in an area of the main body to be covered with the lid and on which a small loop for attachment of a strap is hooked; and a projection which projects from the lid and which comes in contact with a head part of the hook with the lid closed. A boundary surface of the covered area, the hook, and the projection forms a closed planar area with the lid closed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090316039 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes: at least one switch which is arranged at a printed circuit board; at least one operation member which is capable of pressing the at least one switch; a support member which has at least one arm part configured to support the at least one operation member movably; and an exterior member which abuts to the support member and has at least one hole into which the at least one operation member is inserted, wherein the support member further has at least one positioning member which is uncovered by the exterior member. | 12-24-2009 |
20100013986 | IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS - The image pickup apparatus of the present invention includes a front plate | 01-21-2010 |
20100149411 | IMAGING-DEVICE CLEANING APPARATUS - An imaging-device cleaning apparatus is attached to a camera by engaging with a lens mount of the camera typically used for attaching a camera lens. The imaging-device cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle for removing dust and dirt in the vicinity of an imaging section of the camera, and a motor and a fan for supplying air to the nozzle to remove the dust and dirt from the vicinity of an image sensor of the camera. | 06-17-2010 |
20100165186 | VIBRATING DEVICE AND IMAGE EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A vibrating device includes a dust-screening member which is shaped like a plate as a whole and has at least one side that is symmetric with respect to a symmetry axis, and a vibrating member secured to the dust-screening member and configured to produce, at the dust-screening member, vibration having a vibrational amplitude perpendicular to a surface of the dust-screening member. The vibrating device further includes a drive unit configured to drive the vibrating member to produce vibration Z(x, y) at the dust-screening member, the vibration being expressed as follows: | 07-01-2010 |
20100165187 | VIBRATING DEVICE AND IMAGE EQUIPMENT HAVING THE SAME - A vibrating device includes a vibrator having a dust-screening member which is shaped like a plate as a whole and has at least one side that is symmetric with respect to a symmetry axis, and a vibrating member secured to the dust-screening member and configured to produce, at the dust-screening member, vibration having a vibrational amplitude perpendicular to a surface of the dust-screening member, and a hold and support member configured to hold and support the vibrator to a fixed member. The hold and support position by the hold and support member is arranged at position along a circle or ellipse concentric to the centroid of the vibrator such that peak ridges of the vibration having a vibrational amplitude perpendicular to the surface of the dust-screening member form closed loops. | 07-01-2010 |
20100165188 | MODULAR DIGITAL CAMERA - Modular digital camera systems, such as modular digital still and motion cameras are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between still configurations, motion configurations, ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers. | 07-01-2010 |
20110013078 | HEAD-SEPARATED CAMERA DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a head-separated camera device includes an imaging unit, a control unit configured to control the imaging unit and a connection unit configured to connect the imaging unit and the control unit. The imaging unit includes a sensor configured to capture an image to provide a video signal, a superimposition module configured to superimpose, on serial data, the video signal, the synchronization signal, and the clock signal, the serial data serving to reproduce the image captured by the sensor, and a transmitter configured to transmit the serial data to the control unit. The control unit includes a receiver configured to receive the serial data and a separation module configured to separate the serial data received by the receiver, into the video signal, the synchronization signal, and the clock signal. | 01-20-2011 |
20110019079 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus having a tripod socket to which a tripod is attachable. The tripod socket is fixed to the imaging apparatus in mutually-perpendicular two directions. | 01-27-2011 |
20110063498 | CAMERA MODULE FOR VEHICLES - Disclosed herein is a camera module for vehicles. The camera module includes an upper housing accommodating at least one lens which brings an image of a subject into focus. A circuit board has an image sensor mounted thereon. The image sensor converts the image received through the lens into an electric signal. A lower housing is fastened to the upper housing, thus sealing an internal space receiving the image sensor and the circuit board. The camera module reduces the number of fastened parts, thus improving waterproof performance and assemblability. | 03-17-2011 |
20110149144 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device capable of generating a click force when a lid member is operated to be opened or closed, without increasing the number of parts. The electronic device includes a storage case formed with a first shaft hole in which a pivot shaft of a battery lid is positioned when the battery lid is locked with the storage case and a second shaft hole in which the pivot shaft is positioned when the battery lid is released from locking with the storage case. A hook portion of the storage case is disposed to face a space extending between the first and second shaft holes, and pivoted in a direction to expand the space when the pivot shaft is moved between the first and second shaft holes than when the pivot shaft is positioned in the first or second shaft hole. | 06-23-2011 |
20120044416 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODULAR SINGLE-USE CAMERAS - The present disclosure comprise a digital camera composed of modular units. The digital camera includes a main circuit board equipped with an image sensor or photo clip, and a lens arranged to project an image onto the photo chip. A display, a memory, a power source (e.g., a rechargeable battery), an on/off switch, shutter actuation buttons, and a flashlight are electrically connected detachably with the main circuit board. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044417 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus includes an external connector to which an external microphone may be connected, an operation member located on a surface of the imaging apparatus opposite a surface on which the external connector is located, a dial member located on a surface of the imaging apparatus different from the surface on which the external connector is located and the surface on which the operation member is located, in a state in which a side surface of the dial member is exposed, and a cover member capable of switching between an open state in which the operation member and the side surface of the dial member are exposed and a closed state in which the cover member covers the operation member and the side surface of the dial member. In the imaging apparatus, an operation on the dial member may be prevented by bringing the cover member into the closed state. | 02-23-2012 |
20120176535 | Sound Pickup Device - A sound pickup device is designed for an imaging apparatus including an objective lens and a camera casing. The sound pickup device includes first and second microphone holders fixed to the camera casing and each having an inner wall surface neighboring and facing a surface of the camera casing. First and second microphone units are held by the first and second microphone holders, respectively. The first and second microphone holders are located at left and right sides of the camera casing respectively while being separated from each other in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the objective lens. The aforesaid surface of the camera casing forms a sound reflecting surface which reflects incoming sound. Each of the first and second microphone units has a sound pickup surface facing the sound reflecting surface to pick up the sound reflected by the sound reflecting surface. | 07-12-2012 |
20130010185 | ACCESSORY, CAMERA, ACCESSORY SHOE, AND CONNECTOR - An accessory communicates with a camera. The accessory includes a terminal section which has a plurality of terminals. The plurality of terminals includes a startup state providing terminal that supplies, to the camera, a detection level in order for the camera to detect that the accessory is capable of being started up, a data signal terminal that outputs a data signal, which includes information regarding the accessory, to the camera, and a first reference potential terminal which becomes a reference potential of the detection level and the data signal. The startup state providing terminal is arranged side by side with the data signal terminal, and the first reference potential terminal is arranged side by side with the data signal terminal such that the data signal terminal is disposed between the startup state providing terminal and the first reference potential terminal. | 01-10-2013 |
20130057758 | Camera Housing With Integrated Expansion Module - A camera housing includes an integrated expansion module for providing expanded functionality to a camera (e.g., a display screen). Different embodiments of the housing include different expansion modules for adding a variety of features to the camera when the camera is placed in the housing. Thus, a user may modify features of a camera by swapping the housing. Furthermore, a user may add a feature to an existing camera without needing to purchase a new camera. | 03-07-2013 |
20130100344 | ACCESSORY AND IMAGING DEVICE - An accessory includes: a connecting section which is connected to a mount section provided in a device main body; an operating lever operated and moved in a predetermined direction; and a body supporting the operating lever; and a bayonet connection method by which the accessory is properly positioned on the device main body and the whole of the accessory is rotated to connect the connecting section to the mount section and attach the accessory to the device main body or a spigot connection method by which the accessory is properly positioned on the device main body and the operating lever is operated to connect the connecting section to the mount section and attach the accessory to the device main body can be selected. | 04-25-2013 |
20130100345 | Imaging System Warp Correction with Phantom Assembly - A device for imaging system warp correction includes an object including an imaging phantom, the object being configured for placement of the imaging phantom adjacent a scanning interface of a detector, and a mounting cap coupled to the object and configured to be secured to the detector to establish the placement of the imaging phantom adjacent the scanning interface of the detector. The mounting cap includes a plurality of alignment features configured to align the object and the mounting cap. | 04-25-2013 |
20130128110 | MODULAR DIGITAL CAMERA - Modular digital camera systems, such as modular digital still and motion cameras are disclosed. Individual modules may be removed from the system and replaced, such as to benefit from upgraded technology, while preserving the remaining modules in the system. The modules may be disassembled and reconstructed to convert the physical form of the camera, such as between still configurations, motion configurations, ENG configurations, DSLR configurations and studio configurations. Universal lens mount modules are provided, to enable use of lens systems from a variety of commercial manufacturers. | 05-23-2013 |
20130141640 | DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHING SYSTEM - A digital photographing system includes a smart mount that includes lenses, a shutter, an image sensor, and an image processor, combined with a camera body or a mobile terminal device. A method of operating the digital photographing system is provided. The digital photographing system includes a lens; a smart mount that captures and processes an image of an object input via the lens; and a body that displays, modifies, stores, or deletes the image captured and processed by the smart mount. | 06-06-2013 |
20130194491 | LENS HOLDER DRIVING DEVICE CAPABLE OF PREVENTING DEFORMATION DUE TO HEAT - A lens holder driving device includes a lens holder in which a lens assembly is mounted, a driving coil fixed to the lens holder at outside circumference thereof, a magnet opposite to the driving coil, a yoke including the magnet, an elastic member supporting the lens holder in a direction of an optical axis shiftably, and a base disposed at a lower side of the lens holder. The elastic member includes a lower elastic member which is disposed at a lower side of the lens holder and which includes first and second leaf spring pieces. The first and the second leaf spring pieces have first and second side portions which are electrically connected to first and second end portions of the driving coil by soldering, respectively. Each of the first and the second side portions has a side edge forming portion having a surface in which edges are formed. | 08-01-2013 |
20130208181 | Novelty camera attachment - The invention disclosed herein provides an apparatus, system and method for attracting the gaze of a subject being photographed so that better photographs can be made. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 08-15-2013 |
20130235264 | FLASH BRACKET - A flash bracket comprises three beams each connected to at least one other beam by a hinged joint. The flash bracket can be folded into a compact arrangement with each of the beams abreast an adjacent beam. When deployed and attached to a camera, a flash attached to the flash bracket can be quickly repositioned from a location over the camera's lens for landscape oriented photography to a location over the camera's lens when the camera is rotated ninety degrees for portrait oriented photography. | 09-12-2013 |
20130242184 | ZOOM LENS SYSTEM, INTERCHANGEABLE LENS APPARATUS AND CAMERA SYSTEM - A zoom lens system, in order from an object side to an image side, comprising: a first lens unit having positive optical power; a second lens unit having negative optical power; a third lens unit having positive optical power; a fourth lens unit having positive optical power; and a fifth lens unit having negative optical power, wherein the first lens unit is composed of only optical elements having optical power, in zooming from a wide-angle limit to a telephoto limit at the time of image taking, at least the first lens unit is fixed with respect to an image surface, and the condition: 0.7<|M | 09-19-2013 |
20140016029 | IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE AND MASK STRUCTURE THEREOF - This invention discloses an image capture device and a mask structure thereof. The image capture device comprises a casing, a hinge module and an adapter. The hinge module is disposed in the casing. One end of the hinge module sticks out of the casing. One end of the adapter is disposed on the end of the hinge module, and a tripod tapped hole is disposed near another end of the adaptor. When the adaptor moves from a first position to a second position, the image capture device is set on a tripod by the tripod tapped hole. By such arrangements, the invention can effectively reduce volume, in order to achieve the objective of the product miniaturization. | 01-16-2014 |
20140016030 | PROMPTING APPARATUS - The invention provides a prompting apparatus comprising a prompting box and a mounting and adjusting assembly. The prompting box houses a two-way mirror and the lens of the camera. The prompting box includes a shell frame and a coupling means which enables a user to slide in a tablet device. The tablet device runs a prompting software application and the pre-designed text is displayed on the screen at a speed that the speaker feels comfortable to read. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022451 | DECORATIVE COVER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HOUSING USING SAME - A decorative cover is mounted on a housing of an electronic device corresponding to a flash unit of the electronic device. The decorative cover includes a main portion and a strip portion. The strip portion is formed along a peripheral edge of on a surface of the main portion and defines an opening corresponding to the indent. Two distal ends of the strip portion are beveled, the strip portion is welded and inserted into housing of the electronic device to stick the decorative cover to the housing of the electronic device. A housing of an electronic device employing the decorative cover is also provided. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028906 | IMAGE STABILIZER AND IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE - An image stabilizer includes a stationary frame, a moveable frame, and a driving assembly. The stationary frame defines a central axis and includes an upper end, a lower end opposite to the upper end, and a first protrusion extending from the upper end. The moveable frame is elastically connected to the upper end and coincides with the stationary frame. The driving assembly includes two first metal clips and a first SMA line. The first metal clips are connected to two neighboring side surfaces of the moveable frame. Opposite ends of the first SMA line are clipped to the respective first metal clips. A bending portion of the first SMA line between the opposite sides contacts and hooks the first protrusion. | 01-30-2014 |
20140049688 | IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus including: an imaging apparatus body; a photographing lens provided in the imaging apparatus body; a shoulder pad which is slidably provided in the imaging apparatus body in a direction opposite to a direction in which the photographing lens is provided; and an accessory mounting section which is provided in the shoulder pad and is capable of mounting an accessory. | 02-20-2014 |
20140071341 | GRIP MEMBER AND IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE - A grip member includes: an attachment section to be attached to a body; an extension section configured to be displaceable with respect to the body; and a linkage section linking the attachment section with the extension section. | 03-13-2014 |
20140078389 | Camera Accessory for Angled Camera Viewing - An electronic device may have front and rear surfaces. A front-facing camera may be formed on the front surface and a rear-facing camera may be formed on the rear surface. A display may be mounted on the front face of the electronic device. The cameras may nominally point along axes that run parallel to surface normals for the front and rear surfaces. A removable camera accessory with reflector structures may be mounted over a camera to deflect light and thereby point the camera in an off-axis direction. The removable camera accessory may be supported in a stand or other support structure. Magnetic structures and other structures may be used in coupling the electronic device to the support structures and may be used in coupling the camera accessory to the electronic device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140104490 | IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE - An image capture device including a housing, a first lens unit, a second lens unit, an image sensing element, and a beam spliter is provided. The housing includes a body, a first lens barrel, and a second lens barrel. The first lens unit is disposed within the first lens barrel and includes a first switchable light valve. The second lens unit is disposed within the second lens barrel and includes a second switchable light valve. The image sensing element faces to the first lens unit. The beam spliter is configured in front of the image sensing element so that the image sensing element is able to receive a first image light passing through the first lens unit and a second image light passing through the second lens unit. The first switchable light valve and the second switchable light valve present a transparent state at different timings. | 04-17-2014 |
20140160349 | ENGAGING STRUCTURE OF ELECTRONIC IMAGING DEVICE - An accessory of an electronic imaging device is disclosed. The structure includes an electronic imaging device and a sliding seat. The electronic imaging device has a housing. A sliding slot provided in one side of the housing, and a locking element is disposed in the sliding slot. The sliding seat includes a base and a slider located in one side of the base. A junction part is disposed in another side of the base. The slider slips into the sliding slot, and the locking element fixes the slider in the sliding slot for combining the electronic imaging device with the sliding seat. | 06-12-2014 |
20140184904 | MODULAR ELECTRONIC DEVICE SYSTEM WITH A DETACHABLE DISPLAY - Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include means for establishing a first electrical connection between a first base and a lid portion; and means for establishing a second electrical connection between a second base and the lid portion. The lid portion is removably coupled to a selected one of the first base and the second base. | 07-03-2014 |
20140340576 | DIGITAL CAMERA - A digital camera is capable of performing wireless communication with an external device. The digital camera includes a camera body and a lens barrel assembly mounted to the camera body and comprising a plurality of barrels for accommodating a plurality of photographing lenses, wherein at least one of the plurality of barrels is used as an antenna barrel configured as an antenna for the wireless communication, wherein the antenna barrel is formed from a metal material and comprises at least one slit filled with a dielectric material, so that the antenna barrel emits radio waves to perform the antenna function, and wherein an outer casing of the camera body, which surrounds an outer surface of the antenna barrel, is formed from a metal material so as to operate as a ground of the antenna barrel. | 11-20-2014 |
20140354879 | COVER OPENING AND CLOSING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES - A cover opening and closing apparatus of an electronic appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body comprising a container-shaped housing with an open side configured to insert and remove at least one electronic component, a cover configured to open and close an opening of the housing, and a moving hinge hinged to the cover, received in the body, and movable. When the cover rotates over a threshold angle, the cover rotates on a rotation axis being a protrusion contacting the body and a hinge connector between the cover away from the rotation axis and the moving hinge moves out of the body. | 12-04-2014 |
20150009402 | COLLAPSIBLE PROMPTING APPARATUS - The invention provides a prompting apparatus comprising a collapsible prompting box and a mounting and adjusting assembly. The prompting box includes two symmetrical opposite walls, a bottom frame, a bottom, a top frame and a cover, which jointly define a space for housing a two-way see-though mirror and the lens of the camera. The two symmetrical opposite walls can be folded inwardly when the mirror can be folded up to the top frame. The cover defines a space for a user to slide in a tablet device which runs a prompting software application. The pre-designed text is displayed on the tablet device's screen at a speed that the speaker feels comfortable to read. The mounting and adjusting assembly couples the prompting box with the camera. When the apparatus is not in use, the prompting box can be easily folded for carrying convenience. | 01-08-2015 |
20150036047 | ORIENTATION CONTROL OF AN IMAGE SENSOR OF A PORTABLE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA - A camera accessory includes one or more kinematic sensor(s), such as accelerometer(s) and/or angular rate sensor(s), an actuator, and a coupling mechanism to adjust the orientation of a horizontal image plane of an image sensor of a digital video camera independent of the orientation of the camera housing of the digital video camera. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042876 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR DISPLAY PANEL AND IMAGING DEVICE - A holding structure for a display panel includes a case that has a substantially quadrangle-shaped opening, a plurality of elastic strips that is disposed to surround the periphery of the opening, the display panel that is disposed to close the opening via the plurality of the elastic strips, and a holding plate that is disposed to press the display panel against the plurality of the elastic strips. The case has recesses in parts of the periphery of the opening. The plurality of the elastic strips is disposed such that each strip has a part overlapping with the corresponding part of another strip, one on another. The overlapping parts of the plurality of the elastic strips are configured to fill at least a part of the respective recesses. | 02-12-2015 |
20150049244 | CAMERA AND CAMERA ACCESSORY - The present invention provides the following camera. A first camera-side contact pin is a pin corresponding to detection of a signal change caused by coupling of a camera accessory. A second camera-side contact pin is a pin corresponding to supply of power for communication with the coupled camera accessory. A third camera-side contact pin is a pin corresponding to supply of a driving force to an actuator of the camera accessory. The first, second, and third camera-side contact pins are disposed in such a manner that, when a camera-side mount shifts from a first state to a second state, the third camera-side contact pin contacts first and second accessory-side contact surfaces, the second camera-side contact pin contacts the first accessory-side contact surface, and the first camera-side contact pin does not contact the second and third accessory-side contact surfaces. | 02-19-2015 |
20150062425 | MICROPHONE ASSEMBLY - A microphone assembly includes a microphone unit and an attachment unit. The attachment unit includes a camera shoe attachment section to be attached to a camera shoe and a damper housing cylinder fixed to the camera shoe attachment section. A holder is fixed to a lower end of an inner cylinder of a protruding section protruding from the microphone unit. The lower end of the inner cylinder is pivotally supported by a second damper contained in the damper housing cylinder through the holder. The middle portion of the protruding section is supported by a first damper contained in the damper housing cylinder. | 03-05-2015 |
20150116592 | ACCESSORY, AND CAMERA BODY - An accessory that is detachably mounted to a camera body, includes: a first communication unit that communicates with the camera body using a first transmission line; a second communication unit that, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, communicates with the camera body by using the first transmission line and a second transmission line that is different from the first transmission line; and a changeover unit that, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, changes over communication with the camera body from communication by the first communication unit to communication by the second communication unit. | 04-30-2015 |
20160007447 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MOUNTING SUBSTRATE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND IMAGING MODULE - There are provided an electronic device mounting substrate and an electronic apparatus which are capable of miniaturization. An electronic device mounting substrate includes: an insulating base including a frame section; an electrode pad disposed on an upper surface of the frame section; and a first conductor disposed on a side surface of the frame section, the first conductor being electrically connected to the electrode pad, the electrode pad extending over a side surface of the first conductor from the upper surface of the frame section. By suppressing separation of the first conductor from the insulating base by means of the electrode pad, disconnection at the first conductor can be suppressed. | 01-07-2016 |
20160028931 | COVER GLASS ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device can include a camera and a cover glass arrangement disposed over the camera. The cover glass arrangement includes a thinner region or cover glass that is positioned over a light-receiving region of the camera. Additionally, the thinner region or cover glass can be disposed over the light-receiving region and at least parts of one or more non-light receiving regions of the camera. | 01-28-2016 |
20160050344 | Camera Mountable Arm - A camera mountable arm includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment includes a recess extending substantially along a length of the first segment, and is configured to detachably couple to a camera. The first segment is rotatably coupled to the second segment and the second segment is rotatably coupled to the third segment. The arm is operable in a plurality of positions, including: a folded position, where the first, second, and third segments are aligned to be mutually length-wise parallel such that the second segment is enclosed within the recess along the first segment, and the first and second segments are substantially flush with the third segment; and an outstretched position, where the first and second segments are separated by a first angular displacement and the second and third segments by a second angular displacement. | 02-18-2016 |
20160062217 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Supporting a Tablet Device used with a Camera - A camera-tablet device mounting apparatus is described, with related systems and methods, which allows for hands-free use of a tablet device in conjunction with the use and control of a camera. The mounting apparatus can be used to support a tablet device in adjustable user-preferred configurations, for various modes of camera operation (e.g. standard photography mode, video mode, self-recording/capture mode). The adjustable configurations of the mounting apparatus can be used to align the tablet device over the center of gravity of the camera, allowing for a properly weight balanced configuration in the user's hand. The adjustable configurations of the mounting apparatus can be used to fold the mount into a compact position. It is further contemplated that additional accessory devices can be supported by the mounting apparatus. A wired or wireless connection between the tablet device and the camera allows for remotely viewing and operating the camera through the tablet device. The apparatus mounted tablet device can be used to augment the functionality and features of the camera. | 03-03-2016 |
20160065816 | RANGE FINDER CASE - A case for a photographic device with a primary visual interface comprising a screen is disclosed. The case comprises a body, an optical viewfinder assembly having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being recessed into the body, and the top portion configured to slide between a closed position, where a top plane of the top portion is substantially flush with a top of the body, and an open position where the top portion is above the top of the body, thereby exposing an aperture in the viewfinder assembly; and a track and a track guide in mechanical communication, wherein one of the track and the track guide is attached to the optical viewfinder, to permit the top portion of the optical viewfinder assembly to slide between the closed position and the open position. | 03-03-2016 |
20160065817 | MICROPHONE AND CAMERA DISRUPTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for use with an electronic device having a microphone and a camera. The apparatus comprises a structure configured to detachably couple to the device, and a shutter supported by the structure and comprising a lens shutter configured to obscure a lens of the camera when in an engaged position. A generator is supported by the structure and configured to generate a force that acts on the microphone and renders the microphone unresponsive to voice sounds. | 03-03-2016 |
20160080618 | LIGHT RECEIVING APPARATUS - Provided is a light receiving apparatus including a first light receiving unit; a body to which the first light receiving unit is secured; a first exterior portion that covers at least a portion of the body; and a mount that is capable of having an interchangeable lens attached thereto, to which the body and the first exterior portion are secured. Also provided is a light receiving apparatus, in which a body to which a first light receiving unit is secured and a first exterior portion that covers at least a portion of the body are secured to a mount that is capable of having an interchangeable lens attached thereto, and force placed on the first exterior portion is absorbed by the mount, such that transfer of the force placed on the first exterior portion to the body is reduced. | 03-17-2016 |
20160096486 | CAMERA SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - A camera system for a vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera including a lens. The camera is disposed in a deployed position such that the lens protrudes from the cavity. The camera system includes a debris region covering the lens and a duct disposed within the cavity. The duct defines a channel therein and has a first end spaced apart from the camera and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The duct is configured for directing an airstream through the channel from the first end to the debris region. A vehicle including the camera system is also disclosed. | 04-07-2016 |
20160109783 | Low Z-height Camera Module with Aspherical Shape Blue Glass - A blue glass infrared cutoff filter is disclosed that contains an aspheric epoxy replicated on a first surface of the infrared cutoff filter. The aspheric epoxy and blue glass infrared cutoff filter may be a component of a camera device that includes a lens barrel with one or more lenses disposed therein. The camera device may include a sensor for detecting light received by the camera device. The sensor may be connected to circuitry that dispatches the detection data generated by the sensor to a processor of a device into which the camera device has been incorporated. | 04-21-2016 |
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20160381261 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatus for Capturing Multiple Views of a Subject - Systems, methods, and apparatus for capturing multiple views of a subject are provided by the disclosure. In one example embodiment, a system or apparatus can be mounted above a production set or subject in a scene, such as mounting the system or apparatus to a ceiling of a room. The system or apparatus can include at least 3 cameras mounted to respective vertical rods extending from a central rotatable plate mounted to the ceiling. As the rotatable plate is moved, each of the vertical rods and associated cameras can rotate about the production set or subject in a generally circular shape. When some or all of the 3 cameras are activated, simultaneous images and/or video of the production set or subject in the scene can be captured, wherein some or all of the cameras capture respective simultaneous images or video lacking the other two respective cameras in the scene. | 12-29-2016 |