Mobile Device Case With Sliding Color Lens for Camera and Flashlight

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile device cases do not allow for altering the color output or input of lights and cameras, limiting user control over image and flashlight settings.

Innovation Solution

A mobile device case with a movable colored lens system that can be slid along a track to cover or uncover the camera lens and flashlight, allowing adjustment of color output and input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a protective case is added to a mobile device, then protection and durability are improved, but the ability to alter light color for camera and flashlight is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveprotectionVSAvoidlight color alteration capability

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the protective case function with the light filtering function by integrating colored lenses directly into the case structure. The case body includes recesses that hold colored lenses, allowing the single component to simultaneously provide mechanical protection and optical filtering for the camera and flashlight.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The protective case is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides physical protection for the device, filters light for the camera to enhance image quality, and filters flashlight output to create colored lighting effects. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate accessories.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed colored lens is integrated into the case, then light filtering capability is improved, but the ability to adjust or remove filters is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelight filtering capabilityVSAvoidfilter adjustability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic lens system where colored lenses can be moved between different positions. The lenses are held in recesses that allow them to be slid or removed, enabling users to switch between different colored filters or remove the filter entirely. This dynamic capability provides adaptability while maintaining ease of operation through simple mechanical movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables users to customize the color of flashlight emission and camera images, enhancing photography and videography by minimizing glare and improving image quality.

Implementation Method 1

a colored lens... enables users to customize the color of flashlight emission and camera images

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectColor filtering: Filter (optical)

Data Source

PatentUS20250288071A1Mobile device case with color filter

Publication Date: 2025.09.18 MOBILE MOOD LLC

AI summary

According to the present invention disclosed herein, there is provided a mobile electronic device case, comprising: a protective case configured to attach to a mobile electronic device; a colored lens; and a track for the colored lens, wherein the colored lens is movable along the track.