Attachable Illumination Device for Electronic Content Creation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Poor lighting conditions when using electronic devices for content creation, such as smartphones or laptops, result in diminished quality of recorded content due to suboptimal lighting environments, leading to an unattractive portrayal of individuals.
Innovation Solution
The development of illumination devices comprising a base, frame, support arm, light source, and switch, designed to be easily attachable to electronic devices, providing adjustable and optimized lighting for improved appearance and content quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a vanity light is used to improve lighting quality, then the appearance and content quality are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is divided into separate functional modules: a base unit, a support arm, and a frame assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The illumination device is designed to be universally compatible with various electronic devices through a standardized attachment mechanism. The base can attach to different types of devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops), and the frame can accommodate different camera configurations, making one device serve multiple functions across different platforms.
2Illumination intensity
If an illumination device is attached to an electronic device, then lighting quality is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm incorporates adjustable joints and flexible positioning mechanisms that allow the frame to be dynamically repositioned. Users can easily adjust the angle and position of the illumination device to suit different recording scenarios, and the dynamic structure enables quick reconfiguration without complex tools or procedures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a support arm is added to attach electronic device, then adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support arm includes pre-configured attachment interfaces and pre-positioned mounting holes that align with standard attachment points on various electronic devices. This preliminary configuration allows for rapid attachment and detachment without requiring complex alignment procedures or additional adjustment steps, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Illumination devices, kits that include an illumination device, and methods of using an illumination device are described herein. An example embodiment of an illumination device includes a base, a frame support, a frame, a support arm, a light source, and a switch. The base has first and second ends. The frame is attached to the base and has a frame main body that defines a frame opening. The support arm is releasably attached to the frame and is partially disposed within the frame opening. The support arm has a support arm attachment portion that is sized and configured to releasably attach an electronic device to the support arm. The light source is attached to the frame and has an on state and an off state. The switch is operatively connected to the light source and is adapted to move the light source between the on state and the off state.