Camera Accessory Haptic Mounting for Reliable Attachment Feedback

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing image capture apparatus accessories primarily rely on visual indications for connection, lacking tactile and audible feedback for secure attachment, which can be unreliable and confusing for users.

Innovation Solution

Incorporation of haptic components in image capture accessories that provide tactile and audible indications of positive connection and disconnection, including static and dynamic configurations such as pockets and deflectable arms, to ensure secure attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If visual indication only is used for accessory connection, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability of connection confirmation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection confirmation reliabilityVSAvoidindication system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The indication system is segmented into multiple independent haptic components (protrusions, deflectable arms, buttons) that can be selectively engaged during accessory attachment. Each component provides a distinct tactile sensation, allowing the system to deliver comprehensive connection confirmation through divided functional elements rather than a single complex indicator.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple indication mechanisms (visual LED, tactile protrusions, deflectable arms, audible clicks) are merged into a unified haptic feedback system. This combination allows the accessory connection system to simultaneously provide visual and tactile confirmation, resolving the contradiction by integrating rather than selecting between different indication types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Reliability

If haptic components are added to provide tactile feedback, then connection confirmation reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection indication reliabilityVSAvoidaccessory system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The haptic components serve multiple functions: protrusions provide both mechanical engagement guidance and tactile confirmation, deflectable arms simultaneously indicate connection status and prevent over-rotation, and buttons provide both operational control and feedback. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The haptic components are designed to automatically engage and disengage based on the accessory attachment state without requiring active control. The deflectable arms self-adjust to provide tactile feedback when the accessory is properly connected, and the system self-confirms connection status through audible clicks, eliminating the need for additional sensors or active indication systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If multiple haptic components are used to provide comprehensive feedback, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessory attachment easeVSAvoidAccessory manufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple haptic components are nested within the accessory housing structure. The protrusions are integrated into the connection interface, deflectable arms are embedded within the accessory body, and buttons are recessed into the housing. This nesting arrangement allows comprehensive haptic feedback while maintaining a compact form factor and simplifying the manufacturing process by reducing the number of separate assemblies required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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

Enhances user confidence in accessory attachment by providing clear, tangible feedback, ensuring secure and reliable connection to the image capture apparatus.

Implementation Method 1

the haptic component may be resiliently repositionable between a normal position and a deflected position

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

ramped sections that are in communication with the slots; and haptic components that are in communication with the ramped sections such that rotation of the accessory causes the radial mounts to engage the ramped sections

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical advantage through inclined plane: Inclined Plane

Data Source

PatentUS20250383588A1Image capture systems including removable accessories with haptic component(s)

Publication Date: 2025.12.18 GOPRO INC

AI summary

An image capture system that includes an image capture apparatus and an accessory. The image capture apparatus includes a body and a mounting member that is connected to the body. The accessory is configured for releasable connection to the mounting member and includes at least one haptic component that is configured to provide an indication of positive connection of the accessory to the mounting member.