Mirror-Mounted Selfie Camera Setup With Integrated Lighting Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for taking selfie pictures with electronic communication devices, such as iPhones, do not provide an easy and effective way to capture high-quality images or videos.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a hand mirror with a mirror surface, a fastener to secure the camera in front of the mirror, a light source, and a control circuit with input buttons to activate the camera and light, allowing for easy positioning and illumination of the subject for high-quality selfie capture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a person holds an electronic communication device away from their body to take a selfie picture, then the camera can capture the subject, but the operation becomes inconvenient and the quality may not be high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mirror as an intermediary device between the camera and the subject. The mirror reflects the subject's image to the camera, allowing the camera to capture the subject without the person needing to hold the device at an awkward distance or angle. This intermediary solution resolves the contradiction by enabling high-quality selfie capture while maintaining natural and easy operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a telescopic pole with camera is used to extend the distance, then the camera position can be adjusted, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the positioning function from a complex telescopic pole mechanism and simplifies it by using a mirror mounted on a simple stand or surface. The mirror can be positioned at various angles and locations without requiring complex extension mechanisms, thus providing adaptability while minimizing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of extending the camera toward the subject using a telescopic pole, the patent inverts the approach by placing a mirror behind or beside the subject to reflect their image to the camera. This inversion eliminates the need for complex extension mechanisms while achieving versatile positioning.
3Measurement precision
If additional components like light source and control circuit are added to the mirror device, then the selfie quality improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions (lighting, camera activation, image quality enhancement) into a single integrated mirror device. By combining the light source, control circuit, and mirror positioning system into one unified apparatus, the patent improves selfie quality while managing complexity through integration rather than separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a reflective surface and a control station for lighting and camera activation. This universal design allows a single device to perform multiple functions that would otherwise require separate components, thereby improving quality without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
Apparatus for use with an electronic communication device having a camera to take a selfie picture or video comprising a hand mirror comprising a housing and a mirror surface engaged with the housing. The apparatus further comprises a fastener adapted to engage directly to the mirror surface and the electronic communication device to position the camera in front of the mirror surface. The apparatus further comprises a light source. The apparatus further comprises a control circuit. The apparatus further comprises an input device connected with the control circuit. The input device comprising a first button to activate the camera and a second button to activate the light source.