Photography Support Device with Foldable Walls and Fixed Focus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing photography accessories lack flexibility and control over lighting, stability, and compatibility with various devices and surfaces, particularly in close-up photography, which limits their ability to capture high-quality images, especially on uneven surfaces like human skin.
Innovation Solution
A support device with a hollow body and foldable side walls that allows for adjustable lighting, secure attachment of devices, and adaptability to different angles and surfaces, featuring interchangeable filters and adhesive parts, and integration with AI for optimizing image quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the camera is positioned close to the subject for high-resolution imaging, then image resolution is improved, but stability deteriorates due to movement compromise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support device as an intermediary between the camera and the subject. This support device includes a stable base structure with adhesive elements that secure the camera at a fixed position, and a transparent panel that positions the subject (e.g., skin surface) at the optimal distance from the camera lens. This intermediary structure enables close-up high-resolution imaging while maintaining stability by preventing camera movement and ensuring proper subject positioning.
2Measurement precision
If lighting intensity and direction are manipulated for clarity, then image quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated support device. The device merges the camera support structure, subject positioning platform, and lighting control elements into one unified apparatus. The transparent panel serves both as a positioning platform and as a surface that can be illuminated from below, eliminating the need for separate lighting equipment and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining image quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device is designed to be self-sufficient by incorporating adhesive elements that automatically secure the camera in place and a transparent panel that can be positioned directly on the subject surface. The lighting is provided through the transparent panel itself, which receives illumination from below, eliminating the need for external lighting equipment and making the device self-contained and easier to use.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the support device is designed for secure attachment, then stability is improved, but adaptability to various devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is designed with universal compatibility features. The camera support structure uses generic adhesive elements and mounting mechanisms that can accommodate various camera sizes and shapes. The transparent panel is made of a flexible material that can conform to different subject surfaces (e.g., different parts of the body). This universal design enables the device to work with multiple types of cameras and adapt to various imaging scenarios while maintaining stable attachment.
4Stability of the object's composition
If the device structure is rigid for stability, then stability is improved, but foldability and portability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to transition between rigid and flexible states. The side walls include foldable sections with hinges that enable the device to be collapsed into a compact form for portability, while the base structure maintains rigidity when assembled to provide stable support during use. This dynamic design allows the device to be easily stored and transported while ensuring stability during operation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure pertains to a support device designed to enhance the quality of close-up photography. The device features a hollow body with one or more side walls that extend between a top portion and a base portion, defining an interior space. The top portion of the device is equipped with a structure configured to securely hold an image capture device, such as a smartphone or camera, in a fixed orientation. This orientation aligns the camera lens of the image capture device with a first viewing opening at the top portion, directing it towards a second viewing opening at the base portion. The second viewing opening is surrounded by a bottom edge of the base portion and is positioned at a predetermined distance from the first viewing opening, establishing a fixed field of view for the image capture device.