Mobile Device Receptacle Handles Stabilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile computing devices lack stabilization and interchangeable components for improved image capture, resulting in lower picture quality due to wobbling and limited capabilities compared to standard cameras.

Innovation Solution

A receptacle with operably connected handles and accessory receiving means for mobile computing devices, allowing for stabilization and the attachment of additional lenses, lighting, and audio equipment, including a tripod for enhanced image capture.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If mobile computing devices are used for image capture, then portability and ease of use are improved, but image stabilization and picture quality deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidpicture quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a receptacle as an intermediary device between the mobile computing device and the user/environment. The receptacle provides physical support and stabilization for the mobile device during image capture, while the mobile device itself remains portable and easy to operate. This mediator resolves the contradiction by separating the stabilization function from the mobile device while maintaining its portability benefits.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If standard cameras are used for image capture, then image stabilization and picture quality are improved, but portability and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepicture qualityVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the stabilization and support functions of traditional cameras with the portability and ease of operation of mobile computing devices. The receptacle combines structural support elements (handles, tripod mounting) with a holder for the mobile device, creating a hybrid system that delivers both stability and portability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If mobile computing devices have integrated image capture components, then device simplicity is improved, but adaptability and interchangeability of components deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice simplicityVSAvoidcomponent interchangeability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The receptacle is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate various mobile computing devices and image capture configurations. It provides multiple mounting options (handles, tripod compatibility) and can adapt to different device sizes and types, thereby enabling component interchangeability and versatility without requiring complex integrated systems in each mobile device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP2958830B1Receptacle for an image capture computing device

Publication Date: 2020.06.24 IOGRAPHER LLC

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AI summary

An apparatus comprises a receptacle configured to receive a mobile computing device that has an integrated image capture component. Further, the apparatus comprises a plurality of handles such that each handle is operably connected to the receptacle. Another apparatus comprises a receptacle configured to receive a mobile computing device that has an integrated image capture component. Further, the apparatus comprises a handle such that the handle is operably connected to the receptacle.