Pop-up Camera Assembly for Display Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current desktop computers require externally installed lenses for video conferencing and similar applications, lacking a convenient and integrated video lens solution within the display.
Innovation Solution
A camera assembly integrated into a display device, comprising a fixed base, a lifting component, an elastic element, and a camera module, which can be concealed within the display and pop up for use, pivoting and tilting to facilitate user inclusion without requiring alignment during storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the camera module is integrated into the display device, then the convenience of use is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera assembly is nested within the display device body, with the camera module housed inside a cavity in the rear case. The lifting component allows the camera module to be raised and lowered within this nested structure, enabling integration while maintaining a compact form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera module is designed to be movable rather than fixed, utilizing a lifting component that allows it to be raised when needed and lowered when not in use. This dynamic configuration enables the camera to transition between retracted and extended states, improving ease of operation while managing device complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the camera module is made movable and rotatable, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera module is designed with multiple degrees of freedom, including vertical movement via the lifting component and rotation via the pivotal connection. This dynamic design allows the camera to be positioned at various angles and heights, significantly improving ease of operation for different usage scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera assembly is divided into separate functional components: the fixed base, the lifting component, the pivotal connection, and the camera module itself. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, managing overall system complexity while enabling sophisticated movement and positioning capabilities.
3Shape
If the camera assembly is concealed within the display device, then the aesthetics are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The camera assembly transitions between a retracted concealed state (when not in use) and an extended visible state (when in use). The lifting component enables smooth transitions between these states, allowing the camera to be hidden for aesthetic purposes while remaining easily accessible when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic element provides automatic return functionality, causing the camera module to automatically return to its concealed position after being raised. This self-service mechanism simplifies operation by eliminating the need for manual resetting while maintaining the aesthetic concealed appearance when not in use.
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
Provides a convenient and user-friendly video conferencing solution by integrating the camera within the display, allowing easy exposure and concealment, and accommodating both planar and curved display devices, enhancing user experience and device aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic element provides an elastic force to drive the lifting component to raise the camera module
Data Source
AI summary
A camera assembly adaptable to a display device is provided. The camera assembly comprises a fixed base, a lifting component, an elastic element and a camera module. The fixed base is disposed in the display device and fixed with the display device. The lifting component is movably connected to the fixed base. The elastic element is connected with the lifting component and the fixed base respectively. The camera module is pivotally connected to the lifting component. The elastic element provides elastic force to drive the lifting component to raise the camera module so that the camera module is exposed from the display device, and the camera module pivots relative to the lifting component to tilt the display device.