Junction Camera Placement for Portable Document Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current document imaging devices are heavy, cumbersome, and limited to single-function imaging, making them difficult to transport and use effectively for various imaging tasks.
Innovation Solution
A device with a first panel bearing a keyboard and a second panel with a display, coupled via a hinge, featuring cameras positioned at the junction or along the edges of the panels to facilitate imaging of documents in a versatile and portable configuration, allowing for dynamic field of view control and automatic image processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated document imaging device is used, then imaging function is reliable, but the device becomes heavy and difficult to transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates a camera and imaging functionality into a multi-functional device that combines a display, keyboard, and camera capabilities. This allows the device to serve multiple purposes including document imaging, computing, and communication, eliminating the need for separate dedicated imaging devices and reducing overall weight.
2Reliability
If a dedicated document imaging device is used, then imaging function is reliable, but the device becomes cumbersome and not easily transported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the camera, display, and keyboard into a single integrated device structure. The camera is positioned at the junction between the display and keyboard panels, allowing the device to function as both a computing device and a document imaging device, improving portability while maintaining imaging reliability.
3Reliability
If a single-function imaging device is used, then imaging capability is specialized, but the device lacks versatility for various imaging tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated device with camera positioned at the junction can perform multiple imaging tasks including document scanning, photo capture, and video recording. The camera works in conjunction with the display and keyboard to provide a versatile imaging solution that handles various task types without requiring separate specialized devices.
Data Source
AI summary
In one aspect, a device includes a first panel at least bearing a keyboard, a second panel at least bearing a display and which is coupled to the first panel at least at a junction, and at least one camera disposed on the device at or near the junction of the first panel and the second panel.