Laptop Webcam Mirror Attachment for Adjustable Field of View
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing webcam systems on laptop computers lack the ability to adjust the field of view without physically moving the camera, limiting flexibility and usability.
Innovation Solution
A mirror attachment system comprising multiple mirrors, hooks, and hinges that allows for adjustable orientation and attachment to the laptop computer, enabling the field of view to be adjusted without moving the camera, while also collapsing into a flat structure for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the camera position on the laptop is fixed, then the device structure is simple and stable, but the field of view cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces mirrors as intermediary elements between the fixed camera and the desired field of view. The mirrors redirect light paths to achieve different viewing angles without moving the camera itself, thus providing field of view adjustment while maintaining a simple fixed camera structure
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of adjusting the field of view by moving the camera in its mounting plane, the patent uses mirrors to reflect light from different spatial dimensions and angles into the camera lens, effectively adding dimensional flexibility to the optical path while keeping the camera position fixed
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mirrors are used to adjust field of view, then flexibility and adaptability are improved, but the device size and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mirror system is divided into multiple independent mirror segments (first mirror, second mirror, third mirror) that can be individually positioned and adjusted. This segmentation allows for compact arrangement of the mirrors and enables flexible field of view adjustment without requiring a large overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The mirrors are mounted on adjustable mechanisms that allow them to be repositioned dynamically. This dynamic adjustability enables the mirrors to be configured in different positions and orientations to achieve various field of view settings, providing versatility without requiring a permanently large structure
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
Enables flexible adjustment of the camera's field of view without repositioning the camera, enhancing usability and allowing for improved positioning without altering the camera's placement, while being compact for storage.
Implementation Method 1
The mirror attachment for laptop computer webcam comprises a plurality of mirrors... such that the field of view of the camera can be adjusted without adjusting the position of the camera
Data Source
AI summary
The mirror attachment for laptop computer webcam is an optical device configured for use with the camera of a personal data device. The mirror attachment for laptop computer webcam adjusts the field of view of the camera without adjusting the position of the camera on the personal data device. The mirror attachment for laptop computer webcam comprises a plurality of mirrors, a plurality of hooks, and a plurality of hinges. The hinges contained within the plurality of hinges: a) assemble the plurality of mirrors; and, b) assemble each of the plurality of hooks. The plurality of hinges further: c) change the orientation of the plurality of mirrors to each other; and d) attach the plurality of mirrors to the personal data device such that the orientation of the plurality of mirrors can be adjusted relative to the personal data device.