Photography Light Box with Integrated Camera and Segmented Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional light boxes for photography and videography, particularly those used for luxury objects like timepieces and jewelry, face limitations in providing adequate diffuse light to showcase sparkle and details, and are not adaptable for remote presentation due to the need for an external camera.
Innovation Solution
A light box with an integrated digital camera and adjustable illumination system, including a diffuser element, point light sources, and a removable section for direct lighting, allowing optimal visualization and manipulation of objects while facilitating remote presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a conventional light box with only diffuse illumination is used, then the light box structure is simple, but the sparkle of cut stones and details of decoration are difficult to photograph clearly
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is segmented into multiple independent light sources with different functions: a first light source for diffuse illumination through the diffuser element, and a second light source for direct illumination of the working volume. This segmentation allows each light source to be optimized for its specific function, enabling both sparkle capture and detail visualization without excessive overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the illumination system are assigned different lighting qualities: the diffuser element provides soft, scattered light for general illumination, while the direct light source provides concentrated, directional light for highlighting specific features like cut stones and decorative details. This local differentiation of lighting quality resolves the contradiction by providing appropriate illumination characteristics in different zones.
2Ease of operation
If the camera is placed outside the light box, then the camera can be positioned for photography, but the camera hinders the user's work when manipulating the object
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is merged with the light box structure, specifically integrated into the diffuser element assembly. The camera is positioned to photograph through the diffuser element, allowing it to be housed within the light box's internal volume. This integration eliminates the need for external camera mounting, freeing up workspace for object manipulation while capturing images of the illuminated object.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional light box is used, then the structure is simple and compact, but the light box is hardly adaptable for remote presentation via network
Solution Approach 1:
The light box is designed with multi-functionality to serve both traditional photography needs and remote presentation applications. The integrated camera system can capture images for local viewing or remote transmission, the illumination system can be adjusted for different object types, and the overall structure maintains portability. This universality allows the same device to adapt to various uses including in-person photography and network-based remote sales presentations.
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
Enhances the visualization of objects by providing optimal lighting for cut stones and textured surfaces, and simplifies the handling and presentation process by integrating the camera, enabling better capture and remote sharing of images.
Implementation Method 1
at least one light source located in said gap and configured to illuminate said working volume in a diffuse manner through said light diffuser element
Implementation Method 2
at least one switchable, maskable or removable point light source configured to illuminate directly said working volume, without the emitted light being diffused by said diffuser element
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AI summary
A light box for photography and/or videography of an object, including a casing having a plurality of walls defining an inner volume and an access provided on a face thereof and shaped to allow the user to insert at least one hand therethrough; and an illumination/visualization system housed inside the casing and defining a working volume in communication with the access; wherein the illumination/visualization system includes at least one light diffuser element located at a predetermined distance from one of the walls in order to define a gap between the light diffuser element and the wall with the light diffuser element delineating at least partly the working volume, at least one light source located in the gap and configured to illuminate the working volume in a diffuse manner through the light diffuser element, at least one switchable, maskable or removable point light source configured to illuminate directly the working volume, and at least one digital camera mounted inside the casing and configured to allow photographing of at least a part of the working volume.