Magnetic Levitation Camera Wireless Power and Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional camera apparatuses are limited by their fixed positioning due to bulky power sources and lack of local storage, leading to restricted movement and visual attractiveness, with webcams having limited functionality and placement options.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic levitation camera system comprising a base module with an electromagnetic coil and a camera module with a magnet, allowing the camera to float and communicate wirelessly for image and video capture, processing, and storage, with a processor determining human presence and movement, and transmitting data to remote devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If traditional cameras use bulky batteries or thick power cables, then they can be powered, but their movement is limited and operator freedom is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical power transmission system (batteries and cables) with a magnetic field-based wireless power transmission system. The base module generates a magnetic field that penetrates the base plate to electrify the camera module, eliminating the need for physical power connections and enabling free movement of the camera within the magnetic field range.
2Ease of operation
If cameras are fixed to mounting stands, then they can be positioned, but their overall visual size increases and they become physically and visually unattractive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical mounting stand system with a magnetic field-based positioning system. The base module's electromagnetic coil generates a magnetic field that wirelessly powers and positions the camera module on the base plate, eliminating the need for visible mounting stands and reducing the overall visual footprint to just the compact base module.
3Adaptability or versatility
If webcams transmit information remotely, then data can be stored remotely, but they lack local storage functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the base module and camera module into an integrated system where the base module provides wireless power transmission and the camera module includes both processing unit and storage unit. This combination allows the camera to function both as a remote webcam and as a device with local storage capability, eliminating the need for separate storage devices.
4Ease of operation
If cameras use single front-facing lens, then they can capture images, but objects must be placed directly in front of the camera
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single-point camera positioning to a multi-dimensional capture system. The base module can rotate the camera module to different angles, and the base plate can be positioned at various locations, allowing objects to be captured from multiple perspectives and positions rather than requiring direct front-facing placement.
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 camera positioning, improved visual aesthetics, enhanced functionality with local storage and remote data transmission, and reduced blind spots through panoramic or binocular views.
Implementation Method 1
One of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is electrified to repel the other one of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, so that the camera module is magnetically levitated from the base module
Implementation Method 2
the first magnetic component is an electromagnetic coil module, and the base module further comprises a base circuit coupled to the electromagnetic coil module and configured to electrify the electromagnetic coil module
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AI summary
A magnetic levitation camera apparatus and its operation are disclosed. The magnetic levitation camera apparatus comprises a base module and a camera module. The base module includes a base casing and a first magnetic component. The camera module includes a camera casing separate from the base casing, a camera communication unit, a second magnetic component, and at least one camera device. One of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component is electrified to repel the other one of the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, so that the camera module is magnetically levitated from the base module. The camera communication unit is configured to communicate with at least one of an external router and a data storage server, and the captured information is transmitted via the external router to a remote electronic device or to the data storage server.