Full Face Diving Mask With Integrated Camera And Waterproof Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Snorkelers face difficulties in capturing underwater images while snorkeling or diving due to the need to hold a camera, which restricts their movement and ability to perform active diving techniques.
Innovation Solution
A full-face snorkeling mask equipped with a camera, waterproof housing, rechargeable batteries, and a strap arrangement that allows for hands-free image and video capture, including an indicator light and storage pouch for personal belongings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a snorkeler holds a camera to capture underwater images, then image capture capability is improved, but maneuverability and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the camera with the snorkeling mask by integrating a camera housing into the mask structure, positioning the camera lens to photograph through the mask's transparent lens. This combination allows the snorkeler to capture images without holding a separate camera, thereby maintaining full maneuverability while preserving image capture capability.
2Loss of information
If a snorkeler holds a camera to capture underwater images, then image capture capability is improved, but ability to perform active diving techniques deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is integrated into the mask structure with the camera housing becoming part of the overall mask assembly. This merging allows the snorkeler to perform active diving techniques such as duck diving without the constraint of holding a camera, while still capturing underwater images through the mask's transparent lens.
3Ease of operation
If a camera is integrated into the mask structure, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mask structure is designed to serve multiple functions: the transparent lens serves both as the viewing lens for the snorkeler and as the photographing lens for the camera. The camera housing is integrated into the mask frame, and the flash unit is positioned to illuminate through the same transparent lens. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining hands-free operation.
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AI summary
A dive mask provides underwater images and includes: a transparent lens; a frame; a strap arrangement; a water-proof housing; a camera; and batteries. A first portion of the frame receives the transparent lens, and a second portion mounts to a wearer's face. The strap arrangement secures the frame to the wearer's head. The water-proof housing is secured within the frame, with a least a portion thereof being sealed against a portion of the transparent lens. The camera is positioned within the water proof enclosure, and include a shutter button that may be depressed to capture still images or video recordings. The batteries are positioned in the water-proof housing and power the camera. A water proof port permits recharging of the batteries. A waterproof pouch with a re-sealable waterproof closure is releasably secured to one strap using a lanyard, and stores the user's personal belongings while diving.