Apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles, characterised in that it comprises an image display screen pivotably connected by a pivot and hinge-type attachment means, with rotatability about the X and Y axes, on a lateral edge of a stabilising frame that is designed to secure and stabilise the image display screen and to be firmly attached either directly on the back of the smartphone or on the back of a smartphone protective case, with magnetic attachment means of other attachment means. The stabilising frame defines a cavity designed to receive the front face of the image display screen and to protect same in a non-use position when not in use, and comprises recesses for receiving and press-fitting projecting tabs disposed on the image display screen. The image display screen comprises a flexible connection cable with a male USB-C connector designed to connect to the female USB-C connector of the smartphone in order to replicate the image on the smartphone screen generated by the high-definition rear camera of the smartphone.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS FOR VIEWING AND REPLICATING IMAGES TAKEN WITH SMARTPHONES,

[0002] ESPECIALLY FOR CAPTURING SELF-PORTRAITS FROM HIGH AND LOW ANGLES

[0003] FIELD OF INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates generally to the technical field of electronics, and in particular to devices known as "gadgets" or electronic devices that interact with smartphones. More specifically, it relates to an apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Smartphones generally include at least one camera of a certain resolution. The most advanced models include at least one rear camera and one front camera. Typically, the rear camera, used for photos and videos, has the higher resolution, while the front camera has the lower resolution. Traditionally, users take selfies using the lower-resolution front camera, resulting in lower-quality photos. They use this camera because it allows them to see themselves on the smartphone screen and adjust the focus and center their selfies as desired.

[0007] If you need to take a selfie or video with the camera facing away from the smartphone screen, you can't see the screen while taking the photo or recording. Similarly, when trying to take photos at high or low angles, it's impossible to see the image being captured or recorded on the smartphone screen due to the tilt. This is because it lacks an external mirror or movable screen to reflect the image from the smartphone lens.

[0008] In an attempt to solve this problem, devices such as selfie sticks have been developed that integrate smartphone grips and an elongated handle. This grip allows the smartphone to be held in a position that allows selfies to be taken from a greater distance. However, it is always necessary to use the lowest resolution camera to see and adjust the image to the user's liking on the smartphone screen. Although it is possible to use the higher resolution rear camera, the distance makes it difficult to center the photo, and it is also difficult to manipulate the phone to adjust camera settings to improve the image.

[0009] The present invention relates to a device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles. The user can mount the device on the back of the smartphone to access the viewfinder of the smartphone's highest-resolution camera, which is typically positioned opposite the main screen. This device allows the user to preview the final photos and videos at any time, overcoming any obstacles when taking photos or videos with the smartphone's highest-resolution camera.

[0010] Once the purpose of the invention was stated, a search was carried out to determine the closest state of the art, and the following documents were found.

[0011] The Utility Model application document No. was located.CN21 3244072U by Liu Xingdan dated November 13, 2020, discloses a full-screen device with cameras distributed on the side face, comprising a display module, a camera module, at least one side edge of a mobile smart equipment body is provided with a slot; at least one fixed optical component is distributed obliquely in the slot, and the surface of the optical component is covered with a transparent panel; during selfie taking, the body of the mobile smart equipment is tilted at a certain angle and then shot; when a display screen in the foldable mobile smart equipment is a flexible screen, at least one side edge in the foldable mobile smart equipment is provided with the slot, the surface of the slot is covered with the transparent panel, and at least one optical component is distributed on the lower surface of the slot.Not only can you take the camera shot, but you can also view the content displayed on the screen normally and clearly.

[0012] The device referred to in the document, as shown in Figure 1-17, is a full-screen device with cameras distributed along the side edge, including: the display screen on the smart mobile device 1, which is a full screen 3; at least one side of the body of the smart mobile device 1 is provided with a slot 4. At least one fixed optical component 5 is distributed obliquely in the slot 4, and the surface of the optical component 5 is covered with a transparent panel 6. When taking a selfie, the body of the smart mobile device 1 must be tilted to a certain angle to take the photograph.

[0013] This device has a mode where, when the display screen on device 2 is a flexible screen, at least one side of the foldable smart mobile device 2 is provided with a slot 4. The surface of the slot 4 is covered with a transparent panel 6, and the lower surface of the slot 4 is distributed with at least one optical component 5. That is, it has the same configuration, only the screen is foldable, where the display screen section of the foldable smart mobile device 2 is a full screen 3. When viewed from the front, the display screen of the smart mobile device 1 is a full screen 3. After tilting the smart mobile device 1 to a certain angle, the optical components 5 in the slot 4 on the side allow the smart mobile device 1 to be viewed.Currently, the front-facing camera of the optical component 5 can take pictures of the user's face and surroundings. Simultaneously, users can also view the images captured by the front camera on the tilted full-screen display 3. Additionally, users can tap the full-screen display 3 to take photos and videos.

[0014] The purpose of placing slot 4 on the side of the smart mobile device 1 is to avoid any protrusion or display on the side of the smart mobile device 1 without affecting the full-screen display effect 3 on the smart mobile device 1. These are the recessed holes in the screen, which affect the overall full-screen display effect 3. The optical components 5 in the side slot 4 are front cameras, LED lights, light sensors, distance sensors, infrared sensors, and other equipment. It also includes: a microphone receiver arranged in the slot or on the edge of the slot.

[0015] This device is configured as a smart device, not a device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones. It is designed to be mounted on a smart device with cameras, such as a smartphone or tablet, and is specifically designed for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles. It allows the user to take a self-portrait primarily using the smartphone's higher-resolution front camera. The device is mounted on the smartphone and allows the user to preview the resulting photos and videos in real time, as in the case of our invention. Our invention duplicates the cell phone screen, enabling the use of the phone's higher-resolution camera while viewing the image from a different perspective. This allows the user to take photos in specific situations and from both narrow and wide angles.

[0016] Therefore, the device in the referred document is not an apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones independent of the smartphone, which is configured to attach magnetically to the smartphone and connect via a physical cable to said phone; it could not be used with other smartphones, since it is designed as a smart device “per se” with its own display screen and with a side slot 4 where the optical components (front cameras, LED lights, light sensors, distance sensors, infrared sensors) are arranged, as well as a microphone receiver, and which are distributed obliquely in said side slot 4.

[0017] Consequently, the device in document CN213244072U cannot affect the novelty and inventive step of our invention.

[0018] Also located was document CN211702088U by L¡ Yanting et al., dated March 12, 2020, which discloses a display terminal. The display terminal comprises a terminal body, which in turn comprises an intermediate frame comprising an intermediate plate. Two side wall plates are arranged on either side of the intermediate plate, and the intermediate frame's cross-section is I-shaped. The display screen is arranged within the intermediate frame, positioned between the two side wall plates and surrounding the terminal body along the longitudinal direction of the intermediate frame. A connection assembly is also arranged within the intermediate frame, positioned between the two side wall plates, and used to connect the display screen.According to the terminal, while performing dual-screen or multi-screen display, the functional keys and functional elements are convenient to configure, allowing a user to comfortably use the selfie stick.

[0019] With reference to Figures 1 to 3 of document CN21 1702088U, the display screen terminal includes a terminal body, and the terminal body includes: an intermediate frame 2, a display screen 1, and a connection assembly 3. It includes an intermediate plate; two side wall plates are provided on either side of the width of the intermediate plate. The cross-section in the direction of the width of the intermediate frame is I-shaped, and the display screen 1 is arranged in the intermediate frame and located on either side between the two side wall plates. It surrounds the terminal body along the longitudinal direction of the intermediate frame 2, and the connection assembly 3 is arranged in the intermediate frame and located between the two side wall plates 21 to connect the screen 1.

[0020] Its structure includes two side wall panels 21 on either side of the transverse direction of the middle frame 2. The display screen 1 is attached to the front surface of the middle frame 2 and runs along its length. The two ends of the screen are rolled to the rear surface of the middle frame 2 and attached to it. The two ends of the display screen are connected at the rear surface via the connecting component 3 to form a complete wraparound display.

[0021] The wraparound screen surrounds the midframe. The two side wall panels, 21 across the width of the midframe, are the 21 side wall panels along the length of the phone, providing more positions for various functional elements and keys. You can configure button function keys, such as the power button, volume control buttons, arrow buttons, OK / Cancel buttons, etc., as well as the antenna slot. The user can use the selfie stick to hold the frame when taking selfies with the phone, which will not damage the phone or cause accidental presses on pressure-sensitive function keys.Display screen 1 forms a wraparound display screen, and display screen 1 includes a first portion of display screen 11, a second portion of display screen 12, and a third portion of display screen 13, which are connected sequentially. Display screen 11 is displayed in full screen on the first side of the middle frame 2, the second display screen 12 and the third display screen 13 are arranged on the second side of the middle frame 2, and the first part of the second display screen 12 and the third part of the display screen 13 are connected by connection assembly 3; the second part of display screen 12 is the connection between display screen 1 and connection assembly 3 at the first end.In part, the third portion of display screen 13 is the portion of display screen 1 from the second end portion 12 opposite the first end portion 11 to connection assembly 3.

[0022] As can be seen, document CN211702088U discloses a wraparound mobile phone that has several function keys or functional elements on a front section of the front display screen. The display screen terminal includes a terminal body, and the terminal body includes: the midframe, which includes a mid-plate; two side wall plates are provided on either side of the mid-plate's width, and the cross-section in the direction of the midframe's width is I-shaped; a display screen, which is arranged in the midframe and located between the two side wall panels, and surrounds the terminal body along the midframe's longitudinal direction; and a connecting component, which is arranged in the midframe and between the two side wall panels and serves to connect the display screen.

[0023] Therefore, the display terminal in document CN21 1702088U is not a smartphone-independent device for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, configured to magnetically attach to the smartphone and connect to it via a physical cable. It could not be used with other smartphones because it is designed as a smart device with its own display screen. Another document located is US10866694B2 by Kim Joon-Hwan et al., dated February 3, 2017, which discloses an electronic device with multiple screens that can display an application or content across each screen. Unlike single-screen electronic devices,Multi-screen electronic devices need to control the multiple screens to display a screen that matches the user's intent or the way the user uses the electronic device. Furthermore, it may also be necessary to consider the arrangement of the multiple screens on the electronic device when controlling them. The electronic device in document D3 comprises: a first main body including a first surface and a second surface facing in the opposite direction to the first surface; a second main body including a third surface facing the first surface of the first main body when folded in a first direction;and a fourth surface facing the second surface of the first part of the main body when folded in a second direction; a rotating connecting unit connecting at least a portion of one side of the first part of the main body and at least a portion of one side of the second part of the main body; a first screen exposed to the first surface of the first part of the main body; a second screen exposed to the third surface of the second part of the main body; a processor electrically connected to the first and second screens; and a memory electrically connected to the processor. The memory, when executed, can store instructions to instruct the processor to display the first and second screens, respectively.When an angle between the first and second main bodies is included in a first range, and to display at least one of the third and fourth screens in at least one of the first and second screens, when an angle between the first and second main bodies is outside the first range and is included in a second range because the first and second main bodies are folded in the second direction. US patent 0866694B2 is therefore a multi-screen electronic device that needs to control the multiple screens to display a screen that suits the user's intent or the way the user uses the electronic device. It is not an apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, independent of the smartphone.Because it is configured to magnetically attach to a smartphone and connect to that phone via a physical cable, it could not be used with other smartphones as it is designed as a smart device with its own display screen.

[0024] The document CN208046679U belonging to Pan Zengwei was also located and

[0025] Zeng Yafei, dated April 19, 2018, unveils a dual-screen cell phone with a twist-and-reverse mechanism. The cell phone comprises a display unit, an operating unit, and a twist-and-reverse axis. The display unit is electrically connected to the operating unit via the twist-and-reverse axis, enabling omnidirectional twisting of the operating unit. Data transmission from the operating unit to the display unit is achieved by opening and closing the cover of the operating unit. The operating unit is electrically connected to the display unit via the twist-and-reverse axis, which is used for omnidirectional twisting of the display unit. Multiple keypads are provided on the operating unit. The twist-and-reverse axis is installed within the extension of the operating unit and includes a data transmission line to transmit data from the operating unit to the display unit.The display assembly comprises the first and second full-screen displays, both electrically connected. The distance between the first and second displays and the edge of the display assembly is less than 0.26 millimeters. The first display is located on the exterior of the display assembly, and the second display is located on the interior.

[0026] Patent CN208046679U discloses a dual-screen mobile phone with a rotating mechanism, in which the display portion can be rotated in all directions relative to the operating portion. The display portion is large, and the outer display conceals the rotation axis.

[0027] Note that document CN208046679U clearly reveals a dual-screen mobile phone with a rotating mechanism; it is not a device or apparatus independent of smartphones that is designed and developed specifically to be attached to other smartphones to duplicate the image of the higher-definition camera and allow taking selfies. The phone in document CN208046679U has a dual screen and cannot connect to other smartphones, so its inventive concept is completely different.

[0028] The present invention was developed in response to the need to make available a device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles.

[0029] OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0030] The main objective of the present invention is to make available a device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, allowing a self-portrait image to be taken using primarily the highest resolution front camera of a smartphone where it is mounted, and allowing the user to view in real time how the photographs and recordings will look.

[0031] Another objective of the invention is that said device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, allows charging the smartphone battery.

[0032] Another objective of the invention is that said device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, also allows taking a self-portrait image using a smart mobile device that has a high-resolution rear camera.

[0033] Another objective of the invention is that said device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, also allows duplicating the cell phone screen in order to use the cell phone camera of higher resolution, viewing the image in a different position and thus be able to take photographs in certain situations and at closed and open angles.

[0034] Another objective of the invention is that said device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, also allows taking images and videos at different angles and can display in real time the view of what the smartphone lens is focusing on before taking the photograph or video, and allows the user more options for using the higher resolution camera, from selfies to video shots.

[0035] Another objective of the invention is that said device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, can also be easily and quickly attached to the smartphone in a practical and functional way.

[0036] Another objective of the invention is that said apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, also allows the use of video output shots from high-resolution smartphone cameras to replace the smartphone screen, obtain real-time images, and solve the accuracy problems of high-resolution photography.

[0037] Another objective of the invention is that said apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits from high and low angles, further comprises a screen that offers the possibility of rotating in two planes, X and Y, with respect to a support frame attached to the back of the smartphone, to regulate the optimal angle of the photograph. And all those qualities and objectives that will become apparent when making a general and detailed description of the present invention supported by the illustrated embodiments.

[0038] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0039] In general, the apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to the present invention, comprises an image display screen mounted articulated by means of a pivot and hinge-type fixing means, capable of rotation on the X and Y axes, on a lateral edge of a stabilizing frame that is configured to secure and stabilize the image display screen and to be firmly attached either directly to the back of a smartphone or to the back of a protective smartphone case, using magnetic or other fixing means;said stabilizing frame defines a cavity adapted to receive the front face of the image display screen and protect it in a resting position when not in use, and comprising recesses in the edges of the upper, lower, or lateral arms opposite the lateral edge where it joins with said display screen; said recesses being configured to receive and hold under pressure protruding tabs arranged on the front face of the respective upper and lower edges of said image display screen or on the lateral edge opposite the lateral edge where it joins with said stabilizing frame.

[0040] Said image display screen comprises a flexible connection cable with a USB Type-C male connector, which protrudes from the side edge with which it is fixed by hinge-type fixing means to said stabilizing frame, said USB Type-C male connector configured to connect to the USB Type-C female connector of said smartphone to replicate the image of the screen of said smartphone generated by its high-definition camera disposed on the back of said smartphone.

[0041] The cutouts in the stabilizing frame and the protruding tabs on the image display screen may be reversed in position, either the cutouts are made in the image display screen and the protruding tabs are arranged in the stabilizing frame or they are combined in position to create a firm splice and coupling in the rest position of the image display screen.

[0042] This image display screen is compatible with "DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt)" technology, which allows the flexible connection cable with its USB Type-C male connector to connect to the smartphone via its USB Type-C female connector, meaning that this port can carry video signals to the image display screen using the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt) standard.

[0043] This image display screen internally houses an electronic control and operation module with controllers and software that allows the image display screen to recognize the image and video signal from the smartphone's high-definition camera and display it on the image display screen.

[0044] Furthermore, said image display screen internally comprises at least one rechargeable battery that powers said electronic control and operation module of the screen and is configured to receive charging via a USB type “C” female connector that can be arranged in some accessible area of ​​said image display screen and adapted to connect a cable with a USB type “C” male connector for external power.

[0045] In one embodiment of the said invention, at least one rechargeable battery of said image display screen is electronically configured to emit or receive charge to or from the internal battery of the smartphone; i.e., it has bidirectional charging, the direction of which is controlled by a switch disposed in some visible and accessible part of said image display screen through the flexible connection cable with a male USB type “C” connector of said image display screen, which connects to the female USB type “C” connector of said smartphone.

[0046] Said at least one rechargeable battery of said image display screen is preferably of a charge storage capacity ranging from 3,000 mAh to 15,000 mAh.

[0047] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said image display screen comprises a three-step switch that is off, on, and charging to the smartphone; in the off position, the image display screen is off, while in the on position, the image display screen turns on and operates to display the images and videos captured by the high-definition camera of said smartphone, and in the charging to the smartphone position, it allows only charging the internal battery of the smartphone or, in addition to charging the internal battery of the smartphone, allows keeping said image display screen on and operational.

[0048] In the preferred embodiment of the invention, said magnetic fixing means are adhesive magnetic strips that are attached to the back of a smartphone or a protective case of a smartphone and to the back of said stabilizing frame where said image display screen is articulated.

[0049] The stabilizing frame of the image display screen also comprises a shutter button and alternatively comprises wireless communication means such as Bluetooth for connecting to a selfie stick or selfie stick.

[0050] To better understand the characteristics of the invention, the following drawings, which are illustrative but not limiting, are included as an integral part of this description.

[0051] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0052] Figure 1 shows a conventional perspective view of the apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, before joining them on the back of a smartphone.

[0053] Figure 1a shows a front perspective view of the device in Figure 1, with the screen unfolded and before being attached to the back of a smartphone.

[0054] Figure 1b illustrates another conventional perspective view of the device for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, with the screen folded and showing both a protective case and the smartphone, where the device can be attached either to the back of said protective case or directly to the back of the smartphone.

[0055] Figure 2 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the apparatus for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the screen unfolded at an obtuse angle and the stabilizing frame attached to the back of the smartphone.

[0056] Figure 3 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the apparatus for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the screen unfolded to 180 degrees and the stabilizing frame attached to the back of a smartphone.

[0057] Figure 4 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the apparatus for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the screen fully folded and the stabilizing frame attached to the back of a smartphone.

[0058] Figure 5 illustrates a conventional perspective view of the apparatus for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the screen folded against the stabilizing frame in the resting position when not in use, with the stabilizing frame attached to the back of a smartphone and connected by the connection cable with its male USB Type-C connector to the female USB Type-C connector of the smartphone.

[0059] Figure 6 illustrates a side view of the device for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the screen folded against the stabilizing frame in the resting position when not in use, with the stabilizing frame attached to the back of a smartphone.

[0060] Figures 7, 8, and 9 show conventional perspective views of the apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles. The image display screen is unfolded and manipulated in different positions, mounted articulated by means of a pivot and hinge-type fixing means, with the ability to rotate on the X and Y axes to adjust it to the required angle, on a lateral edge of a stabilizing frame that is configured to secure and stabilize the image display screen and to attach firmly to the back of a smartphone to capture images taken with the smartphone's high-definition camera.Figure 10 shows conventional perspective views of the apparatus for viewing and reproducing images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, showing the image display screen unfolded, manipulated and rotated into a required angle position.

[0061] For a better understanding of the invention, a detailed description of some of its modalities will be given, shown in the drawings that are attached to this description for illustrative but not limiting purposes.

[0062] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0063] The characteristic details of the apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, in accordance with the present invention, are clearly shown in the following description and in the attached illustrative drawings, the same reference signs serving to indicate the same parts.

[0064] According to Figures 1 to 10, the apparatus for displaying and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to the present invention comprises an image display screen (1) articulated by means of a pivot (2) and hinge-type fixing means (3), capable of rotation on the X and Y axes, on a lateral edge (4) of a stabilizing frame (5) that is configured to secure and stabilize the image display screen (1) and to be firmly attached to the back face of a smartphone (6) or a protective case (7, see Figure 1b) of a smartphone (6) by magnetic fixing means (8) or other fixing means;said stabilizing frame (5) defines a cavity (9) adapted to receive the front face of the image display screen (1) and to protect it in a resting position when not in use and comprising recesses (10) on the edges of the upper (11), lower (12) arms or on the edge of the side arm (13) opposite the side edge (14) where it joins with said image display screen (1); said recesses (10) being configured to receive and hold under pressure the protruding tabs (15) arranged on the respective front faces of the upper (16) and lower (17) edges of said image display screen (1) or on the side edge (18) opposite the side edge (4) where it joins with said stabilizing frame (5).;

[0065] Said image display screen (1) comprises a flexible connection cable (19) with a USB Type-C male connector (20), which protrudes from the side edge (4) with which it is fixed by hinge-type fixing means (3) to said stabilizing frame (5), said USB Type-C male connector (20) being configured to connect to the USB Type-C female connector (21) of said smartphone (6) to replicate the image of the screen of said smartphone (6) generated by its high-definition camera (22) disposed on the back of said smartphone (6).

[0066] Said cutouts (10) of said stabilizing frame (5) and said protruding flanges (15) of said image display screen (1), may be reversed in position, whether the cutouts (10) are made in the image display screen (1) and the protruding flanges (15) are arranged in said stabilizing frame (5) or are combined in position to generate a splice and a firm coupling in the rest position of the image display screen (1).

[0067] The image display screen (1) is compatible with "DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt)" technology, which allows the flexible connection cable (19) with its USB Type-C male connector (20) to be connected to the smartphone (6) via its USB Type-C female connector (21), meaning that this port can carry video signals to the image display screen (1) using the DisplayPort (DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt)) standard.

[0068] The image display screen (1) internally houses an electronic control and operation module (not shown) with drivers and software that enables the image display screen (1) to recognize the image and video signal from the smartphone's high-definition camera (22) and display it on the image display screen (1). Furthermore, the image display screen (1) internally comprises at least one rechargeable battery (not shown) that powers the electronic control and operation module and is configured to receive charging via a USB Type-C female connector (23) located in an accessible area of ​​the image display screen (1) and adapted to receive an external power cable with a USB Type-C male connector (not shown).

[0069] Said at least one rechargeable battery of said image display screen (1) is electronically configured to emit or receive charge to or from the internal battery of the smartphone (6); i.e., it has bidirectional charging, the direction of which is controlled by a switch (24) disposed somewhere visible and accessible on said image display screen (1) via the flexible connection cable (19) with a male USB type “C” connector (20) of said image display screen (1), which connects to the female USB type “C” connector (21) of said smartphone (6).

[0070] The at least one rechargeable battery of the image display screen (1) has a charge storage capacity ranging from 3,000 mAh to 15,000 mAh. The image display screen (1) comprises a three-step switch (24) with positions off, on, and charging to the smartphone (6). In the off position, the image display screen (1) is off, while in the on position, the image display screen (1) is turned on and operates to display images and videos captured by the high-definition camera (22) of the smartphone (6). In the charging to the smartphone (6) position, it allows either charging the internal battery of the smartphone (6) or, in addition to charging the internal battery of the smartphone (6), it allows the image display screen (1) to remain on and operational.

[0071] Said magnetic fixing means (8) are adhesive magnetic strips that are attached to the back of a smartphone (6) or a protective case (7) of a smartphone (6) and to the back of said stabilizing frame (5) where said image display screen (1) is hinged.

[0072] The stabilizing frame (5) of the image display screen (1) further comprises a shutter button (25) and alternatively includes wireless communication means such as Bluetooth for connecting to a selfie stick. The invention has been sufficiently described to enable a person of average skill to reproduce it and obtain the results mentioned herein.

Claims

CLAIMS Having sufficiently described the invention, the following claims are claimed as property. 1.- An apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, characterized by comprising an image display screen mounted articulated by means of a pivot and hinge-type fixing means, capable of rotating on the axes especially X and Y, on a lateral edge of a stabilizing frame that is configured to secure and stabilize the image display screen and to be firmly attached either directly to the back of a smartphone or to the back of a protective case of the smartphone, by magnetic fixing means or other fixing means;said stabilizing frame defines a cavity adapted to receive the front face of the image display screen and protect it in a resting position when not in use and comprising recesses to receive and hold protruding tabs arranged on said image display screen; said image display screen comprises a flexible connecting cable with a male USB Type-C connector configured to connect to the female USB Type-C connector of said smartphone to replicate the image of the screen of said phone; intelligent image generated by its high-definition camera located on the back of the smartphone. 2.- The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said cutouts of said stabilizing frame are made on the edges of the upper, lower arms or on the edge of the lateral arm opposite the lateral edge where it joins with said display screen.

3. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said protruding eyebrows of said display screen are arranged on the front face of the respective upper and lower edges or on the lateral edge opposite the lateral edge where it joins with said stabilizing frame. 4.- The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said cutouts are made in said display screen and said protruding eyebrows are arranged in said stabilizing frame or are arranged alternately in position.

5. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said image display screen comprises means compatible with DisplayPort Alt Mode technology, for carrying the video signals from the smartphone to said image display screen through said flexible connection cable with its USB Type-C male connector connected to the smartphone through its USB Type-C female connector.

6. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said image display screen internally houses an electronic control and operation module that allows said image display screen to recognize the image and video signal from the smartphone's high-definition camera and display them.

7. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said image display screen internally comprises at least one rechargeable battery that powers said electronic control and operation module of the screen and that is configured to receive charge through a female USB type “C” connector and adapted to connect a cable with a male USB type “C” connector for external power. 8.- The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 7, characterized in that said at least one rechargeable battery of said image display screen is electronically configured to emit or receive charge to or from the internal battery of the smartphone.

9. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 7, characterized in that said at least one rechargeable battery of said image display screen is preferably of a charge storage capacity ranging from 3,000 mAh to 15,000 mAh.

10. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said image display screen comprises a three-step switch which are power off, power on and charging to the smartphone.

11. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said magnetic fixing means are adhesive magnetic strips that are attached to the back of a smartphone or a protective case of a smartphone and to the back of said stabilizing frame where said image display screen is articulated. 12.- The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that said stabilizing frame of said image display screen further comprises a shutter button.

13. The apparatus for viewing and replicating images taken with smartphones, especially for capturing self-portraits at high and low angles, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises wireless communication means such as Bluetooth for connecting with a selfie stick or selfie stick.

Images