Electroadhesive Selfie Camera Mounting for Wider Group Framing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing selfie capture and sharing technologies are inefficient, requiring multiple takes and transfers, and often fail to include all subjects in group photos or efficiently post to social media platforms, with existing solutions like selfie sticks and remote timers being cumbersome and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A camera system with a selfie camera that allows for easy capture and sharing of images and videos, featuring a user device for remote control and preview, electro adhesion mounting, and integration with social media and video streaming platforms, enabling efficient capture and direct sharing without device transfers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If arm capture method or selfie stick is used to increase field of view, then the field of view is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to extended arms and limited capture angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical mounting systems (selfie sticks, tripods) with an electroadhesive mounting system that uses electrostatic forces to attach the camera device to surfaces. This eliminates the need for extended arms or complex mechanical structures, allowing the camera to be positioned optimally on walls or surfaces for enhanced field of view while maintaining ease of operation through simple attachment and detachment
2Area of stationary object
If remote timer and tripod systems are used to take selfies, then the field of view is improved, but the loss of time increases due to long setup time
Solution Approach 1:
The electroadhesive mounting system replaces complex mechanical tripod setups with a simple electrostatic attachment mechanism. The camera device can be quickly attached to surfaces and positioned for optimal field of view without requiring time-consuming mechanical assembly, thereby reducing setup time while maintaining enhanced field of view capability
Solution Approach 2:
The camera device provides preview functionality that allows users to check the field of view and composition before actually capturing the selfie. This preliminary action prevents the need for multiple takes and retakes, reducing the overall time loss associated with capturing group selfies with everyone included
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual transfer of photos between devices and platforms is performed, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to transferring and editing
Solution Approach 1:
The camera device is designed with multi-functionality, integrating electroadhesive mounting, camera capture, preview, and direct sharing capabilities into a single device. This universal design allows the device to adapt to different surfaces for mounting and directly share content with social media platforms, eliminating the need for manual transfer and editing across multiple devices and platforms, thereby reducing time loss while maintaining broad adaptability
4Ease of operation
If electroadhesion device is used for mounting camera, then the ease of operation is improved through simple attachment, but the device complexity increases due to voltage generation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The electroadhesive mounting system is designed to be self-contained, with the voltage converter and electrodes integrated into the camera device itself. The system automatically generates the necessary high voltage charges when needed for attachment, and the user simply needs to place the device against the surface for mounting. This self-service approach simplifies operation for the user while the internal system handles the complexity of voltage generation automatically
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
Reduces the number of takes and overall time required to capture and share selfies, ensures all subjects are included, and simplifies the posting process by allowing direct sharing to social media and streaming platforms.
Implementation Method 1
a voltage converter 608 that generates an adjustable voltage output sufficient to induce a charge on a target surface 714 and create an electroadhesive force between the one or more electrodes 604 and the target surface 714
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AI summary
Disclosed embodiments include a selfie camera system for capturing selfie content and sharing captured content on a social media and/or a video streaming platform. In various embodiments, selfie camera makes capturing higher quality selfie content more efficient by providing a preview of the selfie content before and after capture. One or more aspects of previews may be modified to simulate content displayed on a social media and/or video streaming platform. The selfie camera may be easily attached to any surface using one or more mounting mechanisms to allow the selfie camera for function as a personal, private photographer than can capture any scene from a variety of perspectives using a variety of capture sequences.