Camera Assembly Magnetic Coupling Bezel-Less Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current camera systems for computing and display devices face challenges in integrating a front-facing camera without compromising the bezel-less design, as traditional camera integration requires space that can affect the display area ratio and manufacturing complexity, and there is a need for secure and convenient attachment/detachment mechanisms to prevent misuse.
Innovation Solution
A camera assembly with a housing featuring a front side aperture, front side illumination light, and a status light, which includes a mechanical shutter and magnetic attraction forces for secure coupling to the display assembly, allowing for adjustable positioning and orientation, and utilizing resilient contacts for robust data and power transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traditional camera integration is used in a computing and display device, then the camera can be securely mounted, but the display area ratio is reduced and the bezel-less design is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is divided into a separate, detachable camera assembly that can be attached to or removed from the display assembly. This segmentation allows the camera to be mounted securely when needed while not permanently occupying display area, thus resolving the contradiction between mounting security and display area ratio.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera assembly is positioned in a spatial dimension that does not interfere with the display area - specifically, extending from the front surface of the display assembly. This dimensional placement allows the camera to be securely mounted without reducing the display area ratio or compromising the bezel-less design.
2Area of stationary object
If a detachable camera assembly is used, then the display area ratio is maintained, but the risk of camera detachment and misuse increases
Solution Approach 1:
A mechanical shutter is incorporated into the camera assembly that can be positioned in advance to cover or uncover the aperture. This preliminary action prevents misuse by controlling when the camera is active, while the magnetic attachment mechanism ensures secure mounting when the camera is attached to the display assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism replaces traditional mechanical fasteners with magnetic attraction forces. This allows for secure mounting of the camera assembly to the display assembly while maintaining ease of attachment and detachment, resolving the contradiction between attachment security and user convenience.
3Reliability
If a mechanical shutter is added to control camera aperture, then the camera can prevent misuse, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical shutter serves multiple functions: it controls the camera aperture to prevent misuse, and it can be integrated with the attachment mechanism so that shutter position can indicate camera status (attached/detached, active/inactive). This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate control mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
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 solution enables secure, adjustable, and convenient camera integration that maintains the bezel-less display design, enhances user experience with optimal illumination and status indication, while reducing the risk of camera detachment and improving manufacturing simplicity.
Implementation Method 1
magnetic attraction forces for secure coupling to the display assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A camera assembly can include a housing that includes a front side that includes a front side perimeter, a back side that includes a back side perimeter, and a surface that extends between the front side and the back side; a camera that includes a front side aperture; a front side illumination light; and a status light.