Wearable Camera Mounts for Fast Hands-Free Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable cameras are often cumbersome to access, leading to missed opportunities for capturing spontaneous moments due to their storage in pockets or bags, where they are not immediately accessible.
Innovation Solution
The development of wearable camera mounts, including a ring mount, necklace mount, hat mount, and eyewear mount, which allow users to securely attach and operate portable cameras in a hands-free manner, enhancing accessibility for capturing moments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If portable cameras are stowed in pockets or bags, then they are protected from damage and loss, but they are not immediately accessible when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is segmented into a wearable mounting component (ring, necklace, hat, or eyewear) and the camera device itself. This allows the camera to be separated from traditional storage locations and worn on the body for immediate accessibility while capturing spontaneous moments.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera transitions from being stored in two-dimensional pockets or bags to being positioned in three-dimensional space on the user's body through wearable mounts. This dimensional change enables hands-free operation and immediate access without reaching into storage compartments.
2Productivity
If portable cameras are kept in pockets or bags, then they are secure and protected, but users cannot capture spontaneous moments quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is preliminarily positioned on the user's body through wearable mounts (ring, necklace, hat, or eyewear) before it is needed. This preliminary positioning eliminates the time required to retrieve the camera from storage, allowing immediate capture of spontaneous moments.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable camera system serves itself by being constantly worn and accessible on the user's body, eliminating the need for manual retrieval from pockets or bags. The camera is always in position and ready to capture moments without requiring user intervention to access it.
3Ease of operation
If wearable mounts are used, then camera accessibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is designed with universal mounting capabilities that can be attached to multiple different wearable platforms (ring, necklace, hat, or eyewear). This multi-functionality allows a single camera device to work with various mount types, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining hands-free accessibility.
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
These mounts enable users to quickly and efficiently capture photographs and videos by providing easy access to the camera, allowing for spontaneous and point-of-view footage without the need to manually retrieve the device.
Implementation Method 1
a ferromagnetic plate or one or more magnets integrated into the hat to securely hold a portable camera via magnetic force with one or more magnets inside the camera
Data Source
AI summary
A variety of wearable mounts for a portable camera are disclosed. The variety of wearable mounts includes a ring mount, a necklace mount, a hat mount, and an eyewear mount.