Sliding Camera Cover Structure for Notebook Privacy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Notebook computers' built-in cameras lack protection against external damage and are vulnerable to hacking, leading to data leaks and increased replacement costs, with existing security measures being insufficient in preventing unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
A sliding cover structure comprising a U-shaped lower plate and an upper plate that can be easily attached to the notebook computer's monitor frame, providing physical protection against shocks and hacking by sliding open and closed to secure the camera.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional camera device is built into the notebook computer without a cover, then the camera structure remains simple and manufacturing cost is low, but the camera is easily damaged by external shock and vulnerable to hacking
Solution Approach 1:
The camera protection structure is divided into two separate plates: a lower plate that is fixedly provided on the monitor frame, and an upper plate that is slidably coupled to the lower plate. This segmentation allows each plate to perform its specific function independently while together providing comprehensive protection for the camera.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper plate is designed to be slidable relative to the lower plate, transitioning between a closed position that covers and protects the camera, and an open position that exposes the camera for use. This dynamic mechanism enables the camera to be protected when not in use while remaining accessible when needed.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a camera cover is added to protect the camera from damage and hacking, then camera security and durability are improved, but the device structure becomes more complex and manufacturing becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding mechanism acts as an intermediary between the protective function and the camera. The upper plate slides along rails provided on the lower plate, providing a simple yet effective connection that allows easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining robust protection when closed.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera cover is designed as a separate, removable component that can be easily attached to and detached from the monitor frame. This extraction of the cover function into a独立 component simplifies manufacturing by allowing the cover to be produced and tested separately before final assembly.
3Reliability
If a sliding cover mechanism is implemented, then physical prevention of hacking is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding cover mechanism is designed to be operated directly by the user through simple sliding motion. The upper plate slides along the rails of the lower plate using manual force, eliminating the need for motors, sensors, or complex control systems. This self-service approach provides robust security while maintaining mechanical simplicity.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a cover structure for a notebook computer's built-in camera. The cover structure includes a U-shaped lower plate (102) fixedly provided on an upper surface of a monitor frame at a predetermined distance from a camera, and an upper plate (104) slidably coupled to an upper surface of the lower plate (102) so as to open and close the camera, whereby one side of the lower plate is an open structure so that a user is able to easily and stably perform a sliding operation through a wide manipulation range in a horizontal direction, thereby easily physically closing the camera, and the upper and lower plates have a simple structure and shape, thereby providing easy manufacture and assembly of the cover structure.