Telescoping Camera Support with Integrated Audio Reproduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video camera support devices lack the capability to receive and reproduce audio signals, limiting users to post-editing for audio-video synchronization, and do not offer extended reach for a wider field of view.
Innovation Solution
A device that supports smartphones or action cameras, capable of receiving audio signals from internal or external sources and reproducing them in real-time, allowing simultaneous video and audio recording with adjustable position and extended reach through telescoping mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If current video camera support devices are used, then video recording stability is improved, but audio signal capability deteriorates (no audio reception or reproduction)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines video camera support functionality with audio signal reception and reproduction capabilities into a single integrated device. The support device includes both the mechanical support structure for stable video recording and audio components (receiver, speaker) for audio signal processing, allowing simultaneous video and audio recording with synchronized output.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device is designed to perform multiple functions: supporting the video camera for stable recording, receiving audio signals from external sources, reproducing audio signals through a speaker, and providing telescopic extension for wider field of view. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate audio devices.
2Device complexity
If standard reach devices are used, then device simplicity is improved, but field of view capability deteriorates (limited reach)
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a telescopic mechanism that allows the reach to be dynamically adjusted. The telescopic杆 can be extended to increase the distance between the user and the supported camera, providing a wider field of view when needed, and retracted to maintain a compact form factor when extension is not required.
3Adaptability or versatility
If post-editing process is used, then recording flexibility is improved, but time efficiency deteriorates (time spent on post-editing)
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs audio signal reception and reproduction in real-time during video recording. The audio signals are received and played back simultaneously with video capture, creating synchronized audio-video recordings directly during the recording process, thereby eliminating the need for subsequent post-editing to add or synchronize audio tracks.
4Ease of manufacture
If non-extendable devices are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but reach capability deteriorates (fixed reach length)
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a telescopic mechanism that allows the reach to be dynamically adjusted. The telescopic杆 can be extended to increase the distance between the user and the supported camera, providing a wider field of view when needed, and retracted to maintain a compact form factor when extension is not required.
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AI summary
A device for supporting a smartphone having a camera or supporting an action camera has a holder configured for supporting a smartphone having a camera or supporting an action camera, an extendable handle configured to be held by a user, and components for receiving audio signals from an audio signal source and reproducing the received audio signals in the vicinity of the handle.