Lens Camera System Wireless Connectivity and Interchangeable Mounts
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Solution Overview
Problem
The performance of mobile telephone cameras is limited by design considerations such as physical size, battery life, and storage, which can hinder the evolution of digital camera technology, and there is a need for a solution that enhances image capture capabilities while maintaining convenience and cost-effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A lens camera system that communicates wirelessly with a host device, allowing for interchangeable lenses and offloading compute-intensive image processing, which includes a printed circuit board with a digital image sensor housed in a cylindrical body, and uses electro-mechanical mounts for compatibility with standard lens mounts, enabling advanced features like aperture and focus control through electronic interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mobile telephone camera design is used, then convenience and cost-effectiveness are improved, but image capture performance deteriorates due to physical size, battery life, and storage limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the camera functionality into two separate components: a mobile telephone providing convenience, connectivity, and processing capabilities, and a separate digital camera module providing superior image capture performance. The camera module can be detached and attached as needed, allowing each component to excel at its specialized function without compromise.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the digital camera functionality from the mobile telephone body, creating a separate camera module that can be attached to the telephone. This extraction allows the camera to have dedicated high-performance components (sensor, lens, processing) independent of the telephone's size and battery constraints.
2Reliability
If stand-alone digital camera is used, then image capture performance is improved, but convenience deteriorates due to lack of wireless connectivity and integration with mobile devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges a digital camera module with a mobile telephone through wireless connectivity and physical attachment mechanisms. The camera module communicates with the telephone via wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) or direct connection, combining the strengths of both devices into an integrated photography system.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera module is designed to be universally compatible with multiple mobile telephone models through standardized mounting interfaces and wireless communication protocols. This multi-functionality allows the same camera module to enhance different telephone models, providing versatility across various device platforms.
3Reliability
If higher-quality sensors and wireless connectivity are added to mobile telephone cameras, then image capture capabilities are improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile telephone acts as an intermediary between the simple camera module and the full processing/storage system. The camera module captures images with high-quality sensors, then transfers the data wirelessly to the telephone for processing, storage, and sharing. This intermediary approach distributes complexity across two devices rather than concentrating it all in one.
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AI summary
Embodiments may be directed to lens cameras which may be cameras arranged as a sensor in a lens cap. A lens camera may comprise a printed circuit board with a digital image sensor and associated components enclosed in a cylindrical body that may be constructed of metal, plastic, or the like, or combination thereof. Lens cameras may be fitted with lens mounts for attaching host devices, cameras, interchangeable lens, or the like. Lens mounts on a lens camera may be arranged to be compatible with one or more standard lens mounts. Accordingly, a lens camera may be attached to cameras that have compatible lens mounts. Also, interchangeable lens having lens mounts compatible with the lens camera may be attached to the lens camera. Further, lens cameras may communicate with host devices using wired or wireless communication facilities.