Cylindrical Camera Tilt Stand for Slim High-Resolution Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information handling system cameras, particularly those integrated into portable devices, face challenges in achieving high resolution due to space constraints and bandwidth limitations, leading to unsatisfactory aesthetics and form factors when trying to incorporate higher resolution and advanced features like zoom and AI analysis in video conferencing settings.
Innovation Solution
A cylindrical camera housing with a rotating bottom portion that serves as a bracket to securely attach to a display, providing tilt adjustment and compatibility with tripods, while maintaining a slim profile and aesthetic appeal, using extruded aluminum and a hinge mechanism with a biasing device for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If higher resolution cameras with high quality lenses are used, then video image quality is improved, but device footprint and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure is merged with the camera housing, forming an integrated assembly where the bracket serves dual purposes as both structural support and mounting interface. This eliminates the need for separate bracket components and reduces overall device footprint while supporting high-resolution camera modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with multi-functionality to serve as structural support, mounting interface, and tilt adjustment mechanism simultaneously. This universal design allows the same component to fulfill multiple functions, reducing the number of additional components needed and maintaining compact form factor.
2Adaptability or versatility
If higher resolution cameras with greater integrated intelligence are included, then video conferencing capability is improved, but form factor becomes awkward and aesthetics deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates dynamic tilt adjustment capability that allows the camera angle to be modified after assembly. This dynamic feature enables adaptive positioning for different video conferencing scenarios without requiring a larger fixed structure, maintaining sleek form factor while enhancing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket structure utilizes nested design elements where components are arranged concentrically or in layered configurations within the cylindrical housing. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization, allowing high-resolution camera modules and intelligence components to be compactly integrated without compromising aesthetics.
3Area of stationary object
If peripheral cameras are coupled to displays with minimal bezel width, then display design is improved, but specialized brackets and assemblies are required
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting interface is merged directly into the bracket structure, eliminating the need for separate mounting components. The bracket's integrated mounting features enable direct attachment to displays with minimal bezels, simplifying the overall assembly while maintaining compact display design.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed as a modular segmented structure that can be assembled in stages, with discrete functional sections that can be independently manufactured and then combined. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing and assembly processes while enabling adaptation to displays with minimal bezel width.
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
This solution allows for high-resolution video capture with integrated AI features without compromising the camera's form factor or aesthetics, enhancing video conferencing quality and flexibility while maintaining robustness and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
A biasing device, such as a spring interfaced with the hinge, biases the bottom portion against the peripheral display rear side to hold the peripheral camera in place
Data Source
AI summary
An information handling system peripheral camera is built in a cylindrical housing, such as an extruded aluminum cylinder, having a bottom portion rotationally coupled to an upper portion by a hinge to act as a bracket that couples the peripheral camera to a display upper surface. A bracket disposed in the housing and exposed by rotation of the bottom portion to an open position rests on the display upper surface to rotate for varied camera tilt. The bottom portion leverages against a rear surface of the display to hold the camera in position.