Removable Auxiliary Lens System for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing camera systems in communication devices are limited by design constraints such as weight, size, expense, shape, adjustability, and overall quality, making them inadequate for various photographic needs due to incompatibilities with conventional lensing systems.
Innovation Solution
A removable auxiliary lens system with a retainer portion and interchangeable lenses that can be easily attached to communication devices, providing optical enhancements like magnification, wide-angle, and glare reduction without obstructing the viewing surface, and accommodating different device sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If onboard cameras use conventional lensing systems, then the device can capture images, but the weight, size, expense, and quality are limited by design constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The lensing system is divided into a fixed onboard camera component and a separate removable auxiliary lens component. The auxiliary lens can be detached and replaced independently, allowing different optical functions (wide-angle, telephoto, macro) to be achieved without modifying the core camera system.
Solution Approach 2:
An auxiliary lens component serves as an intermediary between the user and the onboard camera. This separate component provides enhanced optical capabilities while the camera itself remains simple and integrated into the device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional lensing systems are used, then the camera can function, but adjustability and quality are inadequate for various photographic needs
Solution Approach 1:
The lensing system transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, changeable configuration. Users can easily attach and detach different auxiliary lenses depending on the photographic situation, providing adaptability without complex adjustment mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If modular lensing systems are used to improve versatility, then different lenses can be attached, but incompatibilities in attachment structures and portability arise
Solution Approach 1:
The auxiliary lens component is designed with a universal attachment mechanism that works across different device types. The retainer portion can accommodate various camera form factors, making the same auxiliary lens compatible with multiple devices without requiring device-specific customization.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The auxiliary lens system enhances the photographic capabilities of communication devices by providing versatile optical enhancements while maintaining the device's original shape and functionality, and can be easily attached and detached without requiring additional mounting components.
Implementation Method 1
an auxiliary optical device that can be removably attached to a communication device... providing optical enhancements like magnification, wide-angle, and glare reduction
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AI summary
Disclosed in some examples are auxiliary optical systems for removably attaching to mobile devices, including mobile telephones with onboard cameras, to provide enhanced optical features. Some auxiliary optical systems can be configured to attach to multiple different types and sizes of mobile devices. Some auxiliary optical systems can be configured to attach to a mobile device that includes a protruding onboard camera. For example, in some embodiments, a retainer portion of an auxiliary optical system can comprise a region for receiving the protruding onboard camera in a clearance or friction fit.