Flexible-Arm Selfie Stand With Lighting and Remote Camera Trigger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for taking selfie pictures with electronic communication devices, such as smartphones, do not provide an easy and effective way to capture high-quality images or videos.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a tri-pod stand, a control unit, flexible arms, light sources, and a fastener that allows secure positioning of the device for portrait or landscape orientations, enabling remote activation of the camera 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 person's image, but the operation becomes inconvenient and the picture quality is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a selfie stick as an intermediary device between the user and the electronic communication device. The selfie stick includes a telescopic pole that can be extended to position the camera at an optimal distance and angle, and a handle that provides comfortable grip and control. This intermediary structure allows the user to maintain a natural holding position while achieving better picture composition and quality without straining or awkward positioning.
2Measurement precision
If a telescopic pole is used to extend the camera position, then the picture quality improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The selfie stick is segmented into multiple telescopic sections that can be independently extended and locked. This segmentation allows the pole to achieve the required length and positioning flexibility through simple, modular sections rather than a single complex mechanism. Each segment can be independently adjusted and secured, reducing the overall mechanical complexity while maintaining the ability to reach optimal shooting positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic pole incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities with lockable segments that allow the user to quickly extend or retract the pole to different lengths. The locking mechanism provides stable positioning when extended while maintaining compact form when retracted. This dynamic design enables the device to adapt to different shooting scenarios without requiring complex fixed-position mechanisms for each possible angle and distance.
3Measurement precision
If the camera is positioned far from the user's body, then high quality selfie pictures can be captured, but the device becomes harder to control and stabilize
Solution Approach 1:
The selfie stick handle is designed with counterbalancing elements and ergonomic weighting that offset the weight of the extended telescopic pole and camera assembly. The handle incorporates rubberized grips and cushioned surfaces that distribute the load comfortably across the user's hand and fingers. This counterbalancing design reduces the perceived weight and instability when the pole is extended, allowing the user to maintain steady control and minimize shaking during picture capture.
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AI summary
Apparatus for use with a communication device having a camera to take a selfie picture. The apparatus comprises a stand comprising an upper pole. The apparatus further comprises a control unit engaged with the upper pole. The apparatus further comprises first, second, and third flexible arms extending upward from the control unit. The apparatus further comprises first and second light sources engaged with the first and second flexible arms, respectively. The apparatus further comprises a fastener engaged with the third flexible arm to engage the communication device. The control unit being adapted to send a first signal to activate the light sources and a second signal to activate the camera of the communication device.