CN107148535A

CN107148535A - Lighting apparatus

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Publication number: CN107148535A
Application number: CN201680000789.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 艾伦·休梅克; 威廉·温特; 胡安·费尔南德斯; 保罗·麦格拉斯; 胡安·大卫·隆多诺雷斯特雷波; 罗伯特·佩德森
Original assignee: Rumi S R L
Current assignee: Rumi S R L
Priority date: 2015-06-10
Filing date: 2016-05-16
Publication date: 2017-09-08
Also published as: AU2016203825B2; AU2016203825A1; KR20170005791A; EP3132191A4; IL249845A0; BR112016013469A2; JP2017521810A; RU2016150822A3; KR101938951B1; JP6588451B2; WO2016200561A1; MX2016015683A; MX364289B; SG11201605297TA; EP3132191A1; RU2016150822A

Abstract

A kind of lighting apparatus.The lighting apparatus generally has at least one light source and attachment assembly, and light source is connected to computing device by the attachment assembly.Light source can be one or more LED or the lamp plate using electroluminescence lighting.The lighting apparatus includes the power supply and photocontrol mechanism for being connected to light source, and the photocontrol mechanism is used to change at least one of mode of operation or intensity of light source.The lighting apparatus can also be integrally connected to computing device.Implement lampshade to cover light source and make the light diffusion from light source.

Description

Lighting apparatus

Technical field

The present invention relates to lighting apparatus, relate more specifically to be attached to the lighting apparatus of computing device, the computing device is outstanding It is Handheld computing device, such as smart mobile phone, with promote video calling, videoconference, other processes about camera, And utilize the other application for needing the computing device for optimizing illumination to carry out.

Background technology

In the past twenty years, computing device (especially Handheld computing device) has gone through explosive growth.This In, computing device is referred to but is not limited to：Desktop computer, portable computer and Handheld computing device, such as but not It is limited to smart mobile phone (such as iPhone or Android mobile phone), calculate flat board computer (such as), personal digital assistant (PDA) it is and relatively small and light and equipped with the miscellaneous equipment of basic calculating ability and Internet connection ability.Computing device exists People's work, amusement and recreation and communication aspects play more and more important effect.

Current most of computing devices are equipped with camera.In many cases, particularly with Handheld computing device, tool There are two cameras, a camera is located at the front (being in the same face with common display screen) of equipment, another camera Positioned at the back side.In some cases, one of computing device quite extensive purposes is video calling or video conference, in this phase Between send and receive both video image and audio signal.Most probably video image is captured using front camera, it is allowed to Equipment user viewing equipment on display and be visible simultaneously.Video calling enables caller while hearing and seeing it Other people.Be combined with the locomotivity of Handheld computing device, video calling forcefully promote communication between each side and Interaction.

However, one of the video calling carried out on the computing device has the disadvantage unpredictable and can not often realize reason The illumination thought, this causes video calling to have no attraction or not may continue to even carry out.The problem is calculated for hand-held and set It is standby especially serious.Due to its mobility, it can be performed in some places being never contemplated before and utilize Handheld computing device The video calling of progress.The good meeting room of substitution illumination, the user of Handheld computing device may be found that its own is in vapour Che Zhong, some for being in dark room or being in light that is faint or can not possibly adjusting are local so that Wu Fashi The image of locality displaying user.The present invention solves the problem by providing following lighting apparatus, and the lighting apparatus can be with attached It is connected to computing device and makes user that there is the manageable light for its video calling or video conference.In addition, present invention introduces Lighting apparatus can have multiple additional applications, it will provide significant convenience and significantly improve the use of computing device Experience at family.

Look back correlation technique：

United States Patent (USP) No.7,841,729 is related to for illuminating one or more of front IP Camera user's Lighting apparatus, and the communication terminal with the bulb for launching light is provided；It is operationally associated with bulb, for throwing Penetrate the reflector of transmitting light；And be arranged between bulb and terminal, the arm for being connected to terminal.The bulb can be relative to IP Camera is positioned, to provide the optimal viewing to user by IP Camera.Lighting apparatus is used to illuminate to be taken the photograph in network One or more users before picture head, and communication terminal have framework and screen, and the screen has multiple bulbs, wherein, Multiple bulbs are arranged in the framework of terminal to provide illumination to one or more faces of user.

United States Patent (USP) No.7,631,979 are related to the general illumination system being used together with computer network camera, and it is wrapped The digital calculating equipment equipped with IP Camera is included, the IP Camera is used to capture the object transmitted in global communications network Image.Substrate clamp system is fixed to computing device.Optical arrays are adjustably connected to substrate clamp system, for illuminating It is positioned at the object before IP Camera.Diffuser lens are neatly connected to substrate clamp system and are sealingly positioned at net On network camera, for diffusing the light received, the clear figure to create illuminated object before transmitting on a communication network Picture.

It is known in the art various equipment.However, the structurally and operationally mode of these equipment fundamentally with the present invention It is different.Other inventions do not solve all problems that the present invention is instructed yet.At least one embodiment of the present invention is below It is presented and will be described in more detail herein in accompanying drawing.

The content of the invention

The invention discloses the lighting apparatus being used together with computing device (especially Handheld computing device).The illumination is set It is standby to include：Light source, power connector and the attachment assembly that light source is attached to computing device.Lighting apparatus disclosed by the invention Video calling, video conference, photograph taking and the other and camera that is carried out by computing device will be significantly improved relevant or unrelated Behavior experience.

In one embodiment, disclosing a kind of can be removably coupled to the lighting apparatus of computing device.It is described Lighting apparatus includes housing, and the housing has front and the back side opposite with the front.The housing is dimensioned The computing device is accommodated into the positive receiving area.The lighting apparatus also include at least one light source, it is described extremely A few light source is arranged at least one of described positive or described back side of the housing.At least one described light source quilt At least one lampshade is covered, wherein the outward appearance for the light that the change of at least one described lampshade is produced by least one described light source.Institute Stating lighting apparatus also includes：Photocontrol mechanism, the photocontrol mechanism is configured to change the operation shape of at least one light source At least one of state or intensity；And power supply, the power supply is operably linked at least one described light source.

In one embodiment, disclosing a kind of can be removably coupled to the lighting apparatus of computing device.It is described Lighting apparatus includes：Housing, the housing be dimensioned so as to accommodate area in accommodate the computing device；Be arranged in institute State at least one light source on housing.At least one described light source is covered by least one lampshade, wherein at least one described lamp The outward appearance for the light that cover change is produced by least one described light source.The lighting apparatus also includes：Photocontrol mechanism, it is described light-operated Mechanism processed is configured to change at least one of mode of operation or intensity of at least one light source；It is arranged in the housing Power supply, the power supply is operably linked at least one described light source；Fixed mechanism, the fixed mechanism is calculated described Equipment is connected to the receiving area and the computing device is electrically coupled into the power supply；And charge controller, it is described to fill Electric control mechanism is configured to control the charging of the internal electric source of the power supply and the computing device.

In one embodiment, present invention description and teach and a kind of can be removably coupled to the photograph of computing device Bright equipment, the lighting apparatus has：Attachment assembly, the attachment assembly carries recess, and the recess is dimensioned so as to The computing device is accommodated, wherein, the attachment assembly is provided to along the top, bottom and/or side of the computing device At least one touch the access on sensitive surface；At least one fixed mechanism, at least one described fixed mechanism is by the meter Equipment is calculated to be maintained in the recess；At least one light source in the attachment assembly, wherein, at least one described light Source is covered by lampshade；Sensitive button is touched, the sensitive button of the touch is arranged on the surface of the attachment assembly, its In, it is described to touch the intensity that sensitive button changes at least one light source；And power supply, the power supply is operatively coupled To at least one described light source.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, with the lighting apparatus for computing device, the lighting apparatus tool Have：Attachment assembly, the attachment assembly can be removably coupled to computing device, wherein, the attachment assembly has preceding table Face, rear surface, top surface, basal surface and at least two side surfaces, wherein, light rail is disposed with least two side surface, The light rail extends across the preceding surface；At least one touches sensitive button, the sensitive button of at least one touch Arrangement is in the rear on one of surface or at least two side surface；Charging port, the charging port is located at the attachment On the basal surface of component；Multiple light sources, the multiple light source is located at least two side surface；And power supply, institute Power supply is stated to be included in the attachment assembly and be operably linked to the multiple light source.

In the further embodiment of the present invention, with the lighting apparatus for computing device, the lighting apparatus tool Have：Attachment assembly, the attachment assembly can be removably coupled to computing device, wherein, the attachment assembly has preceding table Face, rear surface, top surface, basal surface and at least two side surfaces, wherein, each of described at least two side surface tool There is at least one light rail including lampshade and multiple light sources, at least one light rail extends across the preceding surface, and wherein, The attachment assembly has a recess, and being dimensioned so as to of the recess accommodates the computing device；It is arranged in the attachment group At least one on the rear surface of part touches sensitive button, wherein, at least one described button for touching sensitivity changes The mode of operation of the multiple light source；Rechargeable battery, the rechargeable battery is included in the attachment assembly And it is operably linked to the multiple light source；Charging port, the charging port is located at the bottom table of the attachment assembly On face；The computing device can be maintained at the attachment group by least two fixed structures, at least two fixed structure In part, wherein, at least two fixed structure is the lateral extensions from independent light rail extension, and wherein, passes through bending The attachment assembly and discharge the computing device from least two fixed structure.

As indicated above, " computing device " used herein be broad concept and it refer to but be not limited to：Desk-top meter Calculation machine, portable computer and Handheld computing device, such as, but not limited to smart mobile phone (such as iPhone or Android Mobile phone), calculate flat board computer (such as), personal digital assistant (PDA) and relatively small and light and equipped with basic meter The miscellaneous equipment of calculation ability and network-connectivity.Because the purposes of the present invention is more clearly opened up on Handheld computing device It is existing, therefore discussion will focus on this kind equipment.It will be apparent, however, that lighting apparatus disclosed herein can also be implemented as platform Formula computer and portable computer and with significant beneficial effect.

Using the implementation of front camera and rear camera, Handheld computing device can be by can not envision before Mode use.As indicated above, a kind of application is video calling or video conference, and this allows user to see simultaneously with one another And talk.In most cases, user holds Handheld computing device, wherein (quilt before Handheld computing device It is defined as the face with display screen) user oriented.Front camera (in the camera being in display screen on phase homonymy) is therefore The image of the image of user, especially user's face can be captured.By its network capabilities, Handheld computing device is by the figure of capture As and record audio signal be sent to participate in video calling or video conference other one or it is multi-party.

However, such communication experiences may be destroyed by faint illumination or inappropriate illumination.When too dark, preposition shooting Head is extremely hard to capture available user images, the attraction of video calling is diminished.In addition, being entered using Handheld computing device Capable many other processes relevant with camera and application can have the demand of similar optimization lighting condition.One simple Example is to take pictures or record video to user itself or other people or any other scene or object using Handheld computing device.When When ambient light is too dark, the result of photo or video may be damaged.Another example is should for Handheld computing device " mirror " With user, which can use, is somebody's turn to do image that their own is watched in " mirror " application in the display.The environment light condition of difference also damages this kind of The use of application.

This equipment is solved by the way that light source (preferably multiple light emitting diodes (LED)) is attached into Handheld computing device Listed above the problem of, it is allowed to light source irradiation user, especially user's face, front camera or rear camera is set to capture user Or optimized image and promotion video calling, the photo and video capture, " mirror " of any other object are applied or any other The experience relevant with camera.

In addition, using basic engineering, can have multiple modifications, these modifications meet the difference of application and user by providing Different types of embodiment of the lighting apparatus of demand.Some applications even must not be relevant with camera, because this Lighting apparatus disclosed herein can also have signaling capability in addition to providing the function of illumination.

As proposed by, light source is preferably LED.However, light source can also be other lamps, such as compact fluorescent lamp Or electroluminescent lamp (CFL).Especially, using electric wire and the electroluminescent lamp of panel based on algae, such as based on RILI skills The lamp of art, can be merged in this equipment as light source.In addition, it is sometimes desirable in terms of being produced on illumination intensity, visual angle and diffusion Adjustable lamp.These lamps can have color by using lampion or additive color cover.Generally, more adjustabilitys are realized Lighting apparatus can be allowed to provide illumination for a people or many people and for various purposes.Can also show lighting apparatus flicker Different pattern, so as to meet different demands.

There can be power supply, the power supply is separated with the power supply of Handheld computing device.The power supply can be connected by power supply Device is connected to lamp, and there is provided the energy needed for illumination.The power supply can be one or more battery, such as common AAA zinc carbon electricity Pond or alkaline battery or any other species or size that the demand in terms of energy requirement or ambient As can be met. Battery can be disposable or rechargeable, it is allowed on cost benefit and easily flexibility.Battery may be coupled to Both lighting apparatus and Handheld computing device give two equipment there is provided energy, are used as the standby or volume of Handheld computing device External power.On the other hand, light source can also be connected only to Handheld computing device and allow light source to be set using hand-held calculating Standby electric power, so as to reduce the size and weight of lighting apparatus and make lighting apparatus more portable.

Lighting apparatus includes the attachment assembly that light source is attached to Handheld computing device.The attachment is preferably impermanent, So as to expect to add or remove lamp according to user.The attachment assembly can use many forms.For example, it can be with The flat shell of breach, the breach is used for packaging power and power connector, while also having to enter for Handheld computing device Row attachment groove or to earth point.The present invention includes all kinds of the convenient connection allowed between lamp and Handheld computing device The attachment assembly of class.In addition, attachment assembly can serve additional purpose, such as Handheld computing device is supported on and is easy to see The position seen, so as to allow the user of Handheld computing device to watch equipment with hands-free mode.In addition, more complicated attachment assembly It can include allowing the lighting apparatus further structure integrated in terms of Collaborative Control and data sharing with Handheld computing device.

Lighting apparatus can also include external switch, and the external switch allows user to open and close lamp.However, especially when When lighting apparatus is fully integrated with Handheld computing device, button, switch and the menu on Handheld computing device can be used To control lamp.

As indicated above, lighting apparatus can be used for promoting video calling or video conference or enhancing hand-held to calculate Other functions relevant with camera of equipment.In this case, the lighting apparatus that the present invention is instructed can be by providing The illumination of additional and fine control strengthens this kind of experience.

In addition, using the further connection between lamp and Handheld computing device, the lamp of lighting apparatus may be used as being used for The indicator of the state of Handheld computing device or the signal as the application for just being used on Handheld computing device.Example Such as, when with Inbound Calls, lamp can flash or illuminate.Or, when user talks on Handheld computing device or work as When playing specific music or playing particular game, lamp can be changed in terms of illumination methods, illumination intensity or color.

Moreover, within the scope of the invention, series of computation machine program or application program can be used for controlling lighting apparatus. For example, the basic version of this class method is possible to adjust illumination intensity, visual angle, illumination methods and/or the color of lighting apparatus.More Advanced program will allow lighting apparatus to be cooperateed with the state (such as Inbound Calls) of Handheld computing device.Another advanced journey Sequence can be integrated so as to which lamp is partly by the application control by lighting apparatus and other application program.

Generally, lighting apparatus be designed to it is small, portable, general, energy-conservation, it is durable and with same lighting apparatus The Handheld computing device (or more generally, computing device) being used together is fully compliant.

To sum up, set it is an object of the invention to provide the illumination that can be attached to computing device (especially Handheld computing device) It is standby.

It is a further object to provide the lighting apparatus that can be powered by power supply.

Set it is a further object to provide the illumination that can be powered by the power supply for being integrated into Handheld computing device Standby, the lighting apparatus is attached to the Handheld computing device.

It is a further object to provide the lighting apparatus that can be controlled by external switch.

It is a further object to provide can be by being integrated into the button, switch or menu control of Handheld computing device The lighting apparatus of system, the lighting apparatus is attached to the Handheld computing device.

It is a further object to provide the lighting apparatus of the lamp with adjustable intensity, angle and degree of diffusion.

It is a further object to provide the lighting apparatus that light is provided for a people and group.

It is a further object to provide the use for during video calling or video conference being Handheld computing device Family provides the lighting apparatus of illumination.

It is a further object to provide to the user of Handheld computing device provide for for he/her, other people Or the lighting apparatus of light that other objects are taken pictures or shot the video.

Hand-held calculating is shown in it is a further object to provide the viewing of the user in Handheld computing device to set The lighting apparatus of illumination is provided during standby his/her upper image for the user.

It is a further object to provide the photograph that can be illuminated, flash when there is phone incoming call Handheld computing device Bright equipment, the lighting apparatus is attached to the Handheld computing device.

It is a further object to provide portable and wieldy lighting apparatus.

It is a further object to provide can change in terms of illumination methods, illumination intensity, visual angle or color The lighting apparatus of change.

It is a further object to provide state or the hand-held calculating that may be used as Handheld computing device The indicator of application in equipment or the lighting apparatus of signal.

Sound is played it is a further object to provide positive when user talks or on Handheld computing device It can illuminate, flash during happy or object for appreciation game, or changing the lighting apparatus of illumination intensity, visual angle, illumination methods or color, the illumination Equipment is attached to the Handheld computing device.

It is a further object to provide the lighting apparatus for making light diffusion.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1 is the front view of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 2 is the side view of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 3 is the rearview of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 4 is the front view of the second embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 5 is the side view of the second embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 6 is the front view of the third embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.

Fig. 7 is the front view of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device.

Fig. 8 is the rearview of the embodiment shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is the side view of the embodiments of the present invention obtained along the right side of lighting apparatus.

Figure 10 is the side view of the embodiments of the present invention obtained along the left side of lighting apparatus.

Figure 11 is the top view of embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 12 is the upward view of embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 13 is the perspective view of embodiments of the present invention, wherein removing the light that one part is disposed below with exposure Source.

Figure 14 is the sectional view intercepted from the bottom side of embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 15 is the perspective view for the embodiments of the present invention for being connected to Handheld computing device.

Figure 16 A are the backsight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 16 B are the front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 16 A.

The perspective view that Figure 16 C obtain for the bottom side of the embodiment shown in Figure 16 A.

Figure 16 D are the sectional view along the line 16D-16D of the embodiment shown in Figure 16 A.

Figure 16 E are section of the line 16D-16D along the embodiment shown in Figure 16 A according to another aspect of the present invention Face figure.

Figure 16 F are the sectional view along the line 16F-16F of the embodiment shown in Figure 16 B.

Figure 17 A are the backsight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 17 B are the front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 17 A.

Figure 17 C are the sectional view along the line 17C-17C of the embodiment shown in Figure 17 A.

Figure 17 D are section of the line 17C-17C along the embodiment shown in Figure 17 A according to another aspect of the present invention Face figure.

Figure 18 A are the sectional view from the front interception of embodiments of the present invention, wherein removing one part to expose position In light source below.

Figure 18 B are the sectional view along the line 18B-18B of the embodiment shown in Figure 18 A.

Figure 18 C are the part 18C of the embodiment shown in Figure 18 B sectional view.

Figure 19 A are the sectional view for including the part along the line 18B-18B of the embodiment shown in Figure 18 A.

Figure 19 B are the part 19B of the embodiment shown in Figure 19 A sectional view.

Figure 19 C are the sectional view intercepted from the bottom side of another embodiment.

Figure 19 D are the part 19D of the embodiment shown in Figure 19 C sectional view.

Figure 20 A are the perspective view obtained from the back side of another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 20 B are the perspective view obtained from the back side of another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 21 A are the backsight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 21 B are the right side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 21 A.

Figure 21 C are the decomposing rearview of the embodiment shown in Figure 21 A.

Figure 21 D are the decomposition right side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 21 C.

The perspective view that Figure 21 E intercept for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 21 A.

Figure 21 F are the decomposition diagram of the embodiment shown in Figure 21 E.

Figure 22 A are the forward sight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 22 B are the right side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 22 A.

Figure 22 C are the exploded front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 22 A.

The perspective view that Figure 22 D obtain for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 22 A.

Figure 22 E are the decomposition diagram of the embodiment shown in Figure 22 C.

Figure 23 A are the forward sight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 23 B are the right side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 23 A.

Figure 23 C are the left side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 23 A.

Figure 23 D are the exploded front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 23 A.

Figure 23 E are the decomposition right side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 23 D.

The decomposition diagram that Figure 23 F obtain for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 23 D.

Figure 24 A are the forward sight of the another embodiment of the present invention for being not coupled to or being not attached to Handheld computing device Figure.

Figure 24 B are the left side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 24 A.

Figure 24 C are the front view of the embodiment shown in Figure 24 A, and the wherein embodiment is in open mode.

The perspective view that Figure 24 D obtain for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 24 C.

The perspective view that Figure 24 E obtain for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 24 A, the wherein embodiment, which are in, to close Closed state.

Another perspective view that Figure 24 F obtain for the front of the embodiment shown in Figure 24 C.

Embodiment

It is now described with reference to the drawings the preferred embodiment of the present invention.Similar elements identical accompanying drawing mark in each figure Remember to identify.

It reference will be made in detail embodiments of the present invention now.These embodiments are carried by way of illustrating the present invention For the present invention is not intended to be limited to this.In fact, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that read this specification with And check after accompanying drawing, various modifications and variations can be carried out to it.

Fig. 1 is the front view of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.Figure 1 illustrates the lighting apparatus 1 for being attached to Handheld computing device 100, wherein, lighting apparatus 1 includes attachment Component, here the lighting apparatus 1 itself will be shown as housing 55, power supply 30, the support 60 for Handheld computing device 100, Lighting apparatus switchs 70 and includes multiple LED light source.For the sake of clarity, unmarked all LED in Fig. 1.In figure Handheld computing device 100 is also show in 1, it, which has, limits the display screen 130 in front 110, opens (ON) button 170, close Close (OFF) button 180, menu switch 190 and front camera 120.It also show and showing in display screen 130 in Fig. 1 The image 140 shown.

As indicated above, Handheld computing device 100 is broadly limited.In Fig. 1, the quilt of Handheld computing device 100 It is shown as the smart mobile phone with display screen 130, release the button 170, X button 180 and menu switch 190.However, should Clear, by carrying out specific adjusted to power supply 30, housing 55 and support 60, the present invention can be used for meeting any computing device. In addition, the format of Handheld computing device 100 and configuration can because of the brand of equipment and version significant changes.It is very likely to , Handheld computing device 100 is without any one of button or switch shown in Fig. 1.It will be apparent, however, that this Invention provides the lighting apparatus 1 for the computing device (especially Handheld computing device) that can meet all kinds.

It is possible aobvious on screen when using Handheld computing device to prove to show the image 140 in Fig. 1 herein Show.Image 140 can participate in the image with the video calling of the user of Handheld computing device or a side of video conference.When When front camera is capturing photo or video, image 140 can also be the image of the user of Handheld computing device.Work as figure When as 140 being the image of the user of Handheld computing device, user can check the image and adjust the luminous intensity of light source 10, Visual angle, color and illumination methods are to reach optimum.User can also adjust the distance apart from Handheld computing device 100. When reaching the suitable distance from camera to user, user will best be worked using the illumination of equipment.Image 140 can also It is the image of anyone the or object captured by the camera beyond front camera.In addition, image 140 is also used as Any picture or the diagram of image being shown on screen 130.

LED as shown in Figure 1 is the light source 10 of preferred type.As indicated above, it is nonetheless possible to use the lamp of other species (such as CFL or electroluminescent lamp) is used as light source 10.LED essential characteristic can be according to the real needs and lighting apparatus of user 1 particular use and change.For example, LED luminous intensity, visual angle and color can be different according to model.It can use and turn white The LED of light or glory.Colored shell or colour film can also be used white light LEDs is shown colour.Preferably, multiple LED by with Make light source 10, as shown in Figure 1.However, it is possible to use only one lamp.On being switched on or switched off LED, or on the luminous of LED Intensity, visual angle and color, can individually or integrally control LED.Alternatively, LED can be arranged into subregion, these points Area is controlled to single subregion.For example, as shown in figure 1, LED can be arranged into three subregions：Left subregion 4 LED, the right sides 2 LED of 4 LED of subregion and upper subregion.As desired by the user of Handheld computing device 100, he/her can be according to environment Light situation, the posture of user and/or the application program or process that are related to are any to select to switch on and off either partition or change The feature of subregion.

LED can have different technical specification and size.Generally, LED should very little and matching Handheld computing device 100 and expected use.Standard T1LED, T1-3/4LED, various surface mount LED, miniature LED, medium-sized LED, high power LED, LED panel, the LED of LED module and other species can be all to be directed to specifically used feasible selection.Some are special The LED of species can be used for special-effect.

For example, Single wavelength LED can be used for light therapy.Generally, LED can use electric power of the scope from 0.1mW to 50W, Wherein current range is from 0.1.mu.A to 1A and voltage range is from 0.1mV to 250V.LED can launch with the white of specific wavelength Light or glory.In a preferred embodiment, LED launches the light of warm color tone colour temperature (i.e. 2400 Kelvins).

Power supply 30 in Fig. 1 herein is not the indispensable part of lighting apparatus 1.In some circumstances it can be preferable that With power supply 30 as shown in Figure 1.However, in other cases, different advantages are showed with power supply.For example, when illumination When equipment 1 is equipped with the connector for the internal electric source for leading to Handheld computing device 100, lighting apparatus 1 can be with hand-held meter Calculate equipment 100 and share power supply, the structure complexity of lighting apparatus 1 is reduced and is more easily controlled.However, long when being desired to have Battery or during with the chargeable lighting apparatus 1 that can coordinate different types of Handheld computing device 100, has Power supply (power supply 30 as shown in Figure 1) is probably favourable, because power connector may not be different from all hand-held Formula computing device is consistent.

In Fig. 1, power supply 30 can be battery.However, power supply 30 can also be the power supply of other species, as long as light source 10 It is provided energy.If using battery, for different concern items, such as cost and convenience, power supply 30 can be Disposable battery or rechargeable battery.In view of chemical composition, the battery of numerous species can be used.It is used as power supply 30 The batteries of these species include but is not limited to：Zinc-carbon cell, alkaline battery, aluminum cell, dry cell, lead-acid battery, lithium battery, Nickel-based battery, potassium battery and sodium-ion battery.

Power supply 30 is designed to provide electric power to LED.When the voltage or electric current deficiency that are provided by power supply 30 think that LED powers When, adjuster circuit, such as buck-boost type converter, to strengthen the output from power supply and ensure that LED is abundant can be included Power supply.Such adjuster circuit is well known in the art.In addition, lighting apparatus 1 can also include battery meter, should Battery meter measures battery and notifies user to change battery when needed.Technology for this kind of battery meter Known to being also in the art.

In addition to being powered to LED, power supply 30 is also used as the stand-by power supply of Handheld computing device 100.Using hand-held Suitable connection between formula computing device 100 and lighting apparatus 1, at control circuit and electrically connected aspect, it is possible to, power supply 30 can be used for directly providing energy to Handheld computing device 100, realize longer integral battery door service life and provide more Big flexibility.When power supply 30 is rechargeable, Handheld computing device 100 can also be recharged, and realizing is used for photograph The facility scheme that both bright equipment 1 and Handheld computing device 100 are powered.

It should be noted that it is illustrative that Fig. 1, which is only presumed to be on the position and arrangement of housing 55 and power supply 30,.Power supply 30 Can be with located elsewhere.For example, power supply 30 can be with hidden in the chamber at the back side of housing 55 is attached to.

In Fig. 1, further it is shown that lighting apparatus switch 70.Such external switch (as power supply 30) is not that illumination is set Standby 1 indispensable part.If lighting apparatus 1 is fully integrated with Handheld computing device 100, hand-held can be passed through Button, menu and the switch of computing device 100 control LED all aspects.Such design can also provide on single group, The LED luminous intensity of packet or whole group, visual angle, the global option scope of color and illumination methods.However, in some situations Under, it is probably desired with external switch, because the external switch is given to the quick of lamp and the control that is readily accessible to System.

It should be noted that switch 70 can have the different designs for meeting different demands.Switch 70 can be mechanical, electric power Or logic.In the most simple form, switch 70 can switch on and off all LED without any other regulation energy Power.However, switch 70 can also be designed to light modulator, the light modulator specifies LED brightness or luminous intensity in specific model In enclosing.A kind of possible design is, switch 70 with the regulating member of control machinery, can such as cover one of LED connection or Multiple lens, to allow to change luminous intensity.In order that switch 70 performs such function, some well known circuits are (such as electric Position meter) it can include in the illumination device.In addition, switch 70 can have the hair for the LED for being used to control single group, packet or whole group Luminous intensity, visual angle, the more complicated design of color and illumination methods.

The invention discloses attachment assembly, light source 10 is attached to computing device by the attachment assembly.Shown reality in Fig. 1 Apply in mode, when computing device is Handheld computing device 100, attachment assembly is the jagged housing 55 of tool, the housing section Encase Handheld computing device 100 with dividing, the front 110 of most of exposure is left, so as to clearly watch display screen 130 And front camera 120 can not be stopped.Handheld computing device 100 is set to be buckled in the recess of housing 55.LED is installed in On the edge of housing 55 with along the direction in the front 110 generally perpendicular to Handheld computing device 100 guiding from LED's Light.

Housing 55 can be single structure, or in order to more flexible and more convenient with multi-piece design.Except inciting somebody to action Light source 10 is attached to Handheld computing device 100, and housing 55 physics can also be provided for Handheld computing device 100 and health is protected Shield, prevents Handheld computing device 100 to be damaged because of physical impacts.Housing 55 can be made of a variety of materials, and these are a variety of Material is such as, but not limited to：Rubber, leather, timber, marble, artificial stone (for example match beautiful stone), graphite (such as carbon fiber), metallic plate or metal foil or plastics, the plastics are such as, but not limited to：Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), low density polyethylene (LDPE) (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and makrolon (PC) or some of group Close.Housing 55 can be made up of a kind of material, or the different piece of housing 55 can be made from a different material, so that it is guaranteed that excellent The protection of change and tactile.

It should be noted that " snap-in " design is not that Handheld computing device 100 is connected into the attachment of housing 55 only One form.For example, housing 55 can include two panels capping, any capping or two panels capping can be slidably connected to hand-held Computing device 100.It is still possible that Handheld computing device 100 can be fastened to housing using other parts, other portions The screw of part such as pre-determined bit, the fastener of hook and ring, riveting parts allow the mechanism of the fixed any other species being attached. Preferably, housing 55 is detachably attached to Handheld computing device 100, so as to be allowed for the letter of the flexibility of higher level Easily depart from.However, the permanent fixture for making housing 55 as Handheld computing device 100 is it would also be acceptable to, so as to permit Perhaps the high integration between Handheld computing device 100 and lighting apparatus 1.

Housing 55 can be installed to by allowing the fixed any mode being attached by LED.It can be twisted by welding, with screw Tightly, riveting, glued, co-molded or LED is connected to housing 55 in any other way or is inserted into housing 55.Can be with Using required structure, LED is fastened to housing 55 by the magnet or hook of such as pre-determined bit and the fastener or buckle of ring. Generally, LED can be connected to by housing 55 using non-permanent manner or dismountable mode.In addition, for LED to be connected into shell The method of body can because LED type or used in housing type change.

After attachment, LED relative position and projectional angle can be still adjustable, so as to allow on illumination The bigger flexibility in region, scope and depth.In addition, the attachment method for LED can be designed by following this mode：Permit Perhaps LED illumination is to being not substantially perpendicular in the positive direction of Handheld computing device.For example, each LED is pacified using universal wheel On housing, the universal wheel allows LED to tilt to all directions.Therefore, it is rearmounted with Handheld computing device when expecting When camera is used together LED, this design can allow direction irradiations of the LED along rear camera.

As indicated above, attachment assembly can be using the other forms in addition to housing 55.Being critical that to be attached Light source 10 is attached to Handheld computing device by component.Using simplest form, light source 10 can be mounted directly on hand-held On formula computing device, light source 10 is set to be integrated into Handheld computing device.In this case, attachment assembly can only include light source 10 are connected to the minimal material or minimal structure of Handheld computing device, such as magnet, glue, screw, rivet or welding material. Using more complicated form, attachment assembly can only include one or more attachment ribbons, one or more attachment bandings Thing has the LED installed on the ribbon, and these ribbons can be attached to hand-held meter by any possible part Calculate equipment.Ribbon can utilize screw or be hingedly connected to Handheld computing device, so as to allow ribbon to be angled away from hand Formula computing device is held, while keeping attachment so that the broader region of LED illumination.When needed, it might even be possible to by LED from hand The removal of formula computing device is held, and attachment assembly can include extended line, it allows LED to be powered, controlled and to expansion area Domain provides illumination.Such design, which can aid in, maximizes the illumination zone of lighting apparatus.

Lighting apparatus 1 can also include sensor, sensor detection and measuring environment light situation.For this kind of sensor General structure and circuit be well known in the art.Ambient light sensor (referring to Fig. 7) can promote based on hand-held Calculate the regulation process of luminous intensity, visual angle, color and the illumination methods of equipment so that when installing applicable computer program It can realize and automatically control.

Fig. 2 is the side view of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.In order that each element is visual, show to be covered the structure of sight by housing 55 using dotted line.Figure 2 illustrates Lighting apparatus 1, the lighting apparatus 1 has housing 55, power supply 30, support 60, multiple LED covered by lampshade 20 and by LED It is connected to the power connector 40 of power supply 30.The Handheld computing device 100 being loaded into housing 55 is also show in fig. 2. For the sake of clarity, unmarked all LED or lampshade in fig. 2.

Power connector 40 represents the part that LED is connected to power supply (all power supplys 30 as shown in Figure 2).As above Indicated, power supply 30 can be battery or the compact and safe power supply of any other species.Power connector 40 can be Conventional electric wire well known in the art or the circuit available for any other species that light source 10 is connected to power supply.

Support 60 can be considered as a part for attachment assembly together with housing.As power connector 40, support 60 is not It is the indispensable structure of lighting apparatus.However, if support 60 is present, support 60 can play some important function. Support 60 may be used as the part of " snap-in " structure being fixed on Handheld computing device 100 in housing 55.It is more important Ground, support 60 can include connector, and the connector can be inserted into Handheld computing device 100 and for common in data Enjoy, coordinate control and shared power supply in terms of lighting apparatus 1 and Handheld computing device is integrated.Support 60 is set to be used as leading to hand The technology for holding the connector of formula computing device 100 is well known in the art.

Lampshade 20 can be lens, and the lens are for the light of light of the diffusion from LED, focusing from LED, and/or in LED Particular color is added when light is white.Lampshade 20 can make the light diffusion from LED and soften, and help to realize optimal photograph It is bright without produce hanover blind effect.

Lampshade 20 can be any kind of diffusing globe, such as, but not limited to：Makrolon LED diffusing globes, acrylic acid LED Diffusing globe, pure color LED diffusing globes, opal LED diffusing globes, gloss LED diffusing globes, LED diffusers are diffused with LED light Any product or material of ability.Lampshade 20 can also be any kind of adjustable or uncontrollable lens.Lampshade 20 Can be colored, so that glory will be changed into from the white light that LED launches.

Lampshade 20 can be attached to LED or housing.Means for attachment can be according to used material and the tool of different structure Body is configured and changed.Lampshade 20 can be the slidably cover or rotary cover that can be easy to be attached or separate.Lampshade 20 is also glued To, with screw-driving to, be welded to or be riveted to LED or attachment assembly.

The configuration of lampshade 20 can be differently configured from the configuration shown in Fig. 2.For example, lampshade 20 can use " light belt " or " light The form of pipe ", it can cover more than one LED.Especially, one " light pipe " can cover 4, left side LED, another " light pipe ", which can cover 4 LED in the right and another " light pipe ", can cover the LED of top 2, so as to realize preferably unrestrained Penetrate and preferably illuminate.Alternatively, continuous " light belt " or " light pipe " can cover all LEDs.

Fig. 3 is the rearview of the first embodiment of the invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.Figure 3 illustrates housing 55, LED and with the back side 115 and overleaf rear camera 125 on 115 Handheld computing device 100.

As indicated above, attachment assembly can use many forms.Housing 55 herein is to allow light source 10 to be attached to One example of Handheld computing device and overall protection Handheld computing device.Light source 10 is installed to the ad hoc approach of housing The position of light source 10 (preferably LED) can be allowed adjustable and be used together with rear camera 125.In this environment, LED can aid in picture or video acquisition procedure or the other application carried out using rear camera.

Attachment assembly can also include the other structures that can be combined with housing 55.A kind of possible add is handsfree construction, Such as, but not limited to framework platform or hook.The framework platform or hook are preferably folding and can be attached to after housing 55 Face, so as to take little space by folding.When framework platform or hook expansion when, it can by Handheld computing device support or It is suspended on stand up position, it is allowed to which user watches display comfortably and is not take up the hand of user.More particularly, the side of housing or Many sides and bottom margin can be produced the surface with angle, so that housing may be used as a part for platform.For example, shell Thicker bottom section in body in place of neighbouring installation external cell can provide enough surfaces to support at a certain angleMobile phone.To sum up, framework platform or hook realize the hands-free viewing of Handheld computing device, and hence for utilization, this sets Standby achievable item provides bigger flexibility.

Fig. 4 is the front view of the second embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.Figure 4 illustrates the lighting apparatus 1 for being attached to Handheld computing device 100, wherein, the lighting apparatus 1 includes attached Connected components and multiple LED, the attachment assembly include housing 55 and support 60.For the sake of clarity, it is unmarked all in Fig. 4 LED.Handheld computing device 100 is also show in Fig. 4, and it, which has, limits the display screen 130 in front 110, releases the button 170th, X button 180, menu switch 190 and front camera 120.It also show in Fig. 4 in display screen 130 The image 140 of display.

Fig. 5 is the side view of the second embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.In order that each element is visual, show to be covered the structure of sight by housing 55 using dotted line.Figure 5 illustrates Lighting apparatus 1, multiple LED and power connector that the lighting apparatus 1 has housing 55 and support 60, covered by lampshade 20 40.The Handheld computing device 100 being loaded into housing 55 is also show in Figure 5.For the sake of clarity, do not mark in Figure 5 Note all LED or lampshade.

Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 show second embodiment of the present invention.In the present embodiment, in Fig. 1 to shown in Fig. 2 Power supply and switch are no longer present.Light source 10 (multiple LED herein) is connected to Handheld computing device 100 by power connector 40 Internal electric source.In addition, in the case where lighting apparatus 1 and Handheld computing device 100 are further integrated, can be by hand-held Switch, button and the menu of formula computing device adjust luminous intensity, visual angle, color and the illumination methods of light source 10, eliminate To the demand of external control switch.It is such to design the basic structure for simplifying lighting apparatus 1, but need lighting apparatus 1 and hand Hold the connection and collaboration of higher level between formula computing device.

It should be noted that, it may not be necessary to second embodiment and the 3rd embodiment need to be described farthest, because This kind of description is provided for first embodiment.Especially, the description for any embodiment should be deemed to be included in In other embodiment, as long as Lothrus apterus between description.

Fig. 6 is the front view of the third embodiment of the present invention when lighting apparatus is connected to Handheld computing device Isometric drawing.Figure 6 illustrates the lighting apparatus 1 for being attached to Handheld computing device 100, wherein, the lighting apparatus 1 includes light Source 10, the light source 10 includes the circular tabula rasa 200 around display screen 130.Handheld computing device 100 is also show in figure 6, It has display screen 130, menu switch 190 and the front camera 120 for limiting front 110.It also show in figure 6 aobvious The image 140 shown in display screen 130.

In the third embodiment, some further features, such as attachment assembly, power supply 30, support 60 and illumination are not shown Facility switching 70.It should be noted, however, that these structures can still have, but directly sight is shielded.As indicated above, Using electric wire and the electroluminescent lamp of panel based on algae (algea), the lamp such as based on RiLi technologies is (by Revolution The production of in Lighting companies), it is used as light source 10.The design of circular tabula rasa 200 is particularly suitable for using such Lighting engineering, this is typically energy-efficient, long duration, bright and with wide viewing angle.Circular tabula rasa 200 is preferred To be thin and attachment assembly can be used to be attached to Handheld computing device 200, the attachment assembly includes any kind of connection Mechanism, such as industrial glue.It shall also be noted that the design of circular tabula rasa 200, size and dimension can according to functional requirement and/ Or aesthetic requirement and change.The photograph for the possibility change that power supply, control system and light source 10 are carried out is fully described above and below Substantially show.

Referring now to Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, with as respectively from another embodiment of the present invention shown in front and back.According to Bright equipment 1 uses the form of housing 55 and is illustrated not to be attached with computing device 100 (referring to Figure 15).Generally, the embodiment With front 110, the back side 115, top 105, the side surface 90 of bottom 95 and at least two.Each of these surfaces are mutually Effect limits recess 65 with overall, as shown in Figure 7.

Before extension or light rail of each of the side surface 90 with aggregate level, the extension or light rail are extended across Surface 110 and extend from preceding surface 110.Light rail generally includes lampshade 20 and multiple light sources or LED.Multiple light sources 10 are preferably Launch the LED of white light.White light is produced by secondary colour illumination or phosphor converted or any other suitable technology.At some In the case of, it may be desirable to, the LED with the colourity that can produce different colours and/or differentiation light, and can take the circumstances into consideration simultaneously Enter such LED.Light source 10 can be any kind of LED as described by herein before, and preferably surface is installed LED, or can be alternatively the light source of any other suitable type, such as, but not limited to incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or height Intensity-discharge (HID) bulb.

Herein, lampshade 20 is the cover for LED.Lampshade 20 can be individually covering but not contact each light source 10 or same When cover multiple light sources 10.In other embodiments, lampshade 20 can cover and contact any one or more light sources 10.Lamp Cover is 20 preferably translucent, and is in some cases transparent plastic jacket, when light cover by these, and these cover can be with Make light diffusion.Lampshade 20 can be removable and can include different material and color, to provide specific journey to light source 10 The diffusion of degree provides tone, shade or other chromatic distortions or any combination thereof.In other embodiments, lampshade 20 is forever Long property attachment.

In addition, each lampshade 20 is designed that light is outwards launched along at least 180 ° of radian from lighting apparatus 1.This It is due to the following fact：Lampshade 20 generally is designed to cover the region of the top of light source 10 and arrived on every side of light source 10 by shape The point terminated up to light source 10 at equipment.In some cases, lampshade 20 be also arranged so that the terminating point of crossing light source 10 and Rearmounted light source 10 can be allowed to use and front located light source identical principle described herein.

Lampshade 20 is arranged preferably along one or more side surfaces 90, but can surround housing 55 completely.Lampshade 20 is also It can be interruption, there is gap or space between the lampshade of multiple separation.In preferred disposition, a light rail is than another Light rail length (referring to Figure 10).This is used to provide the feature being generally arranged on the left of equipment to computing device (such as smart mobile phone) Access.

In the case where lampshade 20 intersects with the top area and bottom section of lighting apparatus 1, fixed mechanism 75 is formed as Extend from lampshade 20.The fixed mechanism 75 can be located at least one corner region and up to four or more corner regions In.In a preferred embodiment, with least two fixed mechanisms 75.Fixed mechanism 75 itself will be shown as top from lampshade 20 Tab or extension that portion substantially vertically extends.Preferably, fixed mechanism 75 is arranged in the opposite end of lighting apparatus 1 and opposite Side.This for example make it that a fixed mechanism is arranged in upper left side and another fixed mechanism is arranged in lower right side.It is this inconsistent There is provided the most fixed arrangement of two kinds of form fixed mechanisms.Using three or more fixed mechanisms, the arrangement is less weighed Will, because extra contact point has overthrown the necessity for specific arrangements.

When computing device is pushed downwardly into recess, fixed mechanism 75 is slided on the surface of computing device, so that solid Determine the position of computing device and computing device is maintained at the position.It is in order to remove computing device, housing 55 is slightly downward curved Bent (leaving computing device), it is allowed to which fixed mechanism 75 is withdrawn or recalled from coverage equipment, then removes computing device.

The further feature of lighting apparatus 1 includes hole 135, and the hole 135 is used to provide to the rear camera of computing device Access that is unrestricted or not forbidden.The position in hole 135 can be changed to meet the size, shape and position of any amount. Ambient light sensor 145 can arrange intensity above to adjust light source 10 according to ambient light.Charging port 85 Realize the charging (referring to Fig. 1) of power supply 30, the power supply 30 be rechargeable power supply and can be located at lighting apparatus in itself within.

In addition, lighting apparatus 1 can provide button 80 that is that at least one can be pressed or touching sensitivity.It is preferred real at one Mode is applied, the button is located at the back side 115 of lighting apparatus 1.Touch the mode of operation that sensitive button 80 controls light source 10.This can With including light source 10 is powered or powered off and for dimming or strengthening light source 10 on demand.

In order to dim or strengthen light source 10, it will press and continue to apply pressure to button area or stay finger to be present in button area On.The action causes light source 10 to dim or strengthen, until stopping taking the button.Based on the current setting of light source 10, button 80 further occupancy will cause further to dim or strengthen.

In Fig. 9 into Figure 12, Fig. 7 to the embodiment shown in Fig. 8 is also respectively from right side, left side, top and bottom quilt Show.Here, the entirety of lighting apparatus 1, shape and structure are more obvious, such as at front 110, the back side 115, top 105, bottom Interaction between portion 95 and side 90.Light source 10 is shown from a kind of deployment arrangements.

Can have otch or space 150 between the region of light rail, wherein, these spaces or space 150 are strategically It is placed to realize and interact with computing device after computing device fixing.As indicated, these spaces 150 are shown edge The top, bottom and centre to upper left side of housing.These positions are the button of computing device (i.e. smart mobile phone) and other friendships The exemplary position of mutual feature.However, the definite arrangement in these spaces 150, size and dimension can change on demand.

As shown in figure 12, charging port 85 is usually located in the bottom of lighting apparatus 1.Charging port 85 can be any kind The suitable ports of class, including those ports as known in the art, such as USB (USB) port, it provides charging Both downlink port and special charging port and other suitable charging techniques.The port is operably linked to be included in it In power supply to be charged on demand to it.

Referring now to Figure 13, lampshade 20 has partly been removed the light source 10 with exposure below.This arrangement sum The light source 10 of amount is one kind in countless this kind of arrangements, and is intended to only represent a kind of such arrangement.It can also be seen that light rail One of (left light rail in the present embodiment) how comprising being longer than another light rail compared with multiple light courcess 10 and in length (in this embodiment party Right light rail in formula).In other embodiments, on which be include compared with the longer light rail of multiple light courcess 10 and which be to include The configuration of the shorter light rail of less light source 10 can be reversed.It should be appreciated that the quantity of light source on every light rail and every The length of light rail can desirably change, with the light source 10 comprising any quantity and/or configuration on every light rail, and The length of every light rail can also desirably change, so that longer or shorter in length.

Figure 14 illustrates the repetition of the invention as shown in the sectional elevation of the view from from Figure 12.As indicated, Generally there is front 110, the back side 115 and side surface 90, the recess 65 of computing device is accommodated for being formed.Protruded from front 110 Or rise is lampshade 20.As indicated, lampshade 20 is usually reverse " u " shape, but according to used light source 10 and it can use In the preference for making the light source 10 diffusion with more round " c " shape or other shapes.

The overall single channel that lampshade 20 is advanced generally along the either side in front 110 or top or bottom.Lampshade 20 It can individually place or the continuous cover of peripherally length can be connected to form.In some embodiments, lampshade 20 also may be used To be oriented to position along the back side 115.Foregoing lampshade 20 is configured to make light diffusion.This diffusion can be by making Realized with certain material, texture, pattern etc. or any combination thereof (including lampshade 20).For example, dense material makes light diffusion Aspect is typically more effective, and may need in the case of more lighting sources this kind of material.

Internally, printed circuit board (PCB) 160, which is illustrated connection, rechargeable power supply 30.Power connector 40 is (all Such as electric wire) light source 10 is connected to power supply.The button 80 that can be pressed can be used for the mode of operation for changing light source 10, including open It is dynamic/to close light source and change the brightness output of light source 10.

In fig .15, lighting apparatus 1 is illustrated from perspective, wherein, computing device 100 is removably coupled to lighting apparatus 1.Computing device 100 has display screen 130, front camera 120 and computing device controller 155 and other not yet explicitly lives The feature of name.By using from light source 10 and the light of the diffusion of lampshade 20, partially around computing device, the present invention is realized in object On uniform and consistent illumination, so that the expectation capture of still image and the image that changes over time is created, such as in this paper In further describe.

In addition, as shown in figure 15, light source 10 is oriented to equally spaced from each other.Spacing or gap between these light sources 10 can be with Change but preferably from about 0.1 inch to about 2 inches, even more preferably about 0.25 inch.The gap or spacing are defined as a light The region that the arrangement end in source and the arrangement of another light source start.Light source 10 can be located at and operationally join each lamp each other On the ribbon connect, or can be otherwise on printed circuit board as described.In the scope of the present invention Under, it would however also be possible to employ and cover other functions realizations.

In some cases, can also can be with rear camera one in Fig. 7 to the general concept described in Figure 14 Rise and use.In such embodiment, including the orientation of the light rail of light source and lampshade will be rearmounted rather than preposition.Recess, fixation Mechanism, hole etc. relative will be maintained to be orientated with preposition implementation identical.In some embodiments, can have such as this Both preposition light rails and rearmounted light rail for including light source and lampshade described in text.In such embodiment, light source is (preceding Put or rearmounted) be able to can be independently controlled, therefore make rearmounted light source on demand on/off and occur with utilize front located light source Identical function.

As indicated above, in the scope of the present invention described in figure, a series of computer applied algorithm or meter Calculation machine program can be with lighting apparatus disclosed herein.These application programs can promote lighting apparatus use and Ensure lighting apparatus be it is safe, controlled very well and be optimized to aid in some other application programs use.So And, it should be noted that what this was not required, it is to operate the present invention according to standalone embodiment to be in fact likely more actual.This Give the user comprehensive control to lighting apparatus 1.Lighting apparatus can be connected to computing device 100 by user on demand.

Once being connected to computing device 100, then user can be by using the control being embedded in together with lighting apparatus 1 itself System, switch etc. change the intensity or any other property of light source 10.In addition, passing through the rechargeable electricity included in housing 55 Source this independently uses to strengthen.Therefore, power supply can be recharged without being recharged to computing device, without consumption on demand The electric charge of the most power supply from computing device.

Referring next to Figure 16 A to Figure 24 F, the other illustrative embodiments of lighting apparatus 1 are described.It should be noted that These embodiments are not necessarily farthest described, because this kind of description is carried in embodiments described above For.Especially, the description for any embodiment should be deemed to be included in other embodiment, as long as not having between description There is conflict.

As discussed above, it can make in Fig. 7 to the general concept described in Figure 14 together with rear camera With.Moreover, in some embodiments, can have includes both preposition light rails and rearmounted light rail of light source and lampshade.Figure 16 A Show the exemplary arrangement of the housing 55 with both preposition light rail and rearmounted light rail to Figure 17 D, preposition light rail and rearmounted light Rail includes corresponding light source 10, light source 210 and corresponding lampshade 20, lampshade 220, preposition light rail and rearmounted light rail can with it is preceding Camera is put to be used together with both rear cameras.Light source 10, the species of light source 210, arrangement, configuration, position and quantity are One kind in countless this kind of arrangements, and be intended to only represent a kind of such arrangement.It should be appreciated that the light source on every light rail 10th, the quantity of light source 210 and the length of every light rail can desirably change, to include any kind on every light rail The length of class, configuration, position, light source 10, the light source 210 of quantity and/or arrangement, and every light rail can also desirably and Change, so that longer or shorter in length.

Reference picture 16A to Figure 16 F, shows the exemplary embodiment party of the housing 55 with preposition light rail and rearmounted light rail Formula.Specifically, Figure 16 A to Figure 16 C are respectively illustrated with preposition light rail (comprising light source 10 and lampshade 20) and rearmounted light rail (bag Containing light source 210 and lampshade 220) housing 55 rearview, front view and perspective view；Figure 16 D and Figure 16 E are shown according to preposition The sectional view different exemplary arrangements, along Figure 16 A line 16D-16D housings 55 intercepted of light rail and rearmounted light rail；With And Figure 16 F are the sectional view along Figure 16 B line 16F-16F housings 55 intercepted, show the electrical connection of the part of housing 55.

Lighting apparatus 1 uses the form of housing 55 and is illustrated not to be attached with Handheld computing device 100.Generally, the reality Applying mode has front 110, the back side 115, top 105, the side surface 90 of bottom 95 and at least two.Housing 55 includes hole 135, For providing to the unrestricted of the rear camera of computing device 100 or the access do not forbidden.Each rearmounted light rail bag The light source 210 with lampshade 220 is included, lampshade 220 is arranged separately on corresponding light source 210.Each preposition light rail bag The light source 10 with lampshade 20 is included, lampshade 20 is arranged separately on corresponding light source 10.

Light source 210 can be identical with light source 10, except light source 210 is arranged on the back side 115 of housing 55.Similar to lampshade 20, lampshade 220 is configured to make light diffusion.Lampshade 220 can be identical with lampshade 20, except lampshade 220 is arranged in rearmounted light source On 210.In some instances, light source 10 and light source 210 can have identical light characteristic properties (for example to produce identical face Color).In some instances, light source 10 and light source 210 can have different light characteristic properties (for example to produce different colors And/or make the shading value of light different).In some instances, lampshade 20 and lampshade 220 can have identical property (such as phase Material together, identical color, identical tone).In some instances, lampshade 20 and lampshade 220 can have different property Matter (such as different material, different colors, different tones).In some instances, compared to the preposition light rail (He of light source 10 Lampshade 20), rearmounted light rail (light source 210 and lampshade 220) may be configured to provide more light and/or more diffusions, from And compared to " the taking pictures certainly " shot using front camera, crowd's image of improved capture is provided using rear camera.

In some instances, front located light source 10 and rearmounted light source 210 can be independently controlled, and such as be touched sensitive press The independent control of button 80.Therefore, rearmounted light source 210 can on demand be activated/close, and housing 55 can make herein in relation to Identical function described by front located light source 10 occurs for rearmounted light source 210.

In Figure 16 A to Figure 16 E, light source 10, light source 210 (and corresponding lampshade 20, lampshade 220) be shown along The length arrangement of one or more side surfaces 90.In some instances, light source 10, light source 210 (and corresponding lampshade 20, lamp 220) cover can surround housing 55 completely.In some instances, light source 10, light source 210 (and corresponding lampshade 20, lampshade 220) (as shown in Figure 1) can also be arranged along the length at top 105 or can be arranged along the length of the bottom 95 of housing 55.

In some instances, housing 55 can include charging port 85, as described above.In some instances, housing 55 can With including external memory slot 222.Memory bank 222 can provide the memory card interface to Handheld computing device 100 The access do not forbidden.Memory bank 222 may adapt to receive any suitable external storage as known in the art Card, such as, but not limited to secure digital (SD) storage card.

Reference picture 16D and Figure 16 E, shows two kinds of exemplary arrangements of front located light source 10 and rearmounted light source 210.Figure 16 D Arrangement of the rearmounted lampshade 220 relative to light source 210 is also show with Figure 16 E.For convenience, not shown in Figure 16 D and Figure 16 E Lampshade 20.In Figure 16 D, front located light source 10 and rearmounted light source 210 be arranged on PCB 260 cause light source 10 and light source 210 that This alignment is (across PCB 260).In Figure 16 E, front located light source 10 and rearmounted light source 210 are arranged on PCB 260 and cause light source 10 and light source 210 offset one from another (across PCB 260) (i.e. unjustified).It should be appreciated that Figure 16 D and Figure 16 E represent exemplary Front located light source and rearmounted light source arrangement, and other arrangements are feasible.

Figure 16 F shows some parts of shown housing 55 (and housing shown in Figure 17 B) in fig. 16b Exemplary electrical connection arrangement.As indicated, generally having front 110, the back side 115 and side surface 90, set for forming receiving calculating Standby 100 recess.What is protruded or rise from front 110 is lampshade 20.What it is from the protrusion of the back side 115 is rearmounted lampshade 220.

Internally, PCB 260, which is illustrated connection, rechargeable power supply 30.Power connector 40 (such as electric wire) is by before Put light source 10 and rearmounted light source 210 is connected to power supply 30.The button 80 that can be pressed can be used for changing front located light source 10 and rearmounted The mode of operation of light source 210, for example including but not limited on/off light source 10, light source 210 and change light source 10, light source The brightness output of 210 (front located light sources 10 and rearmounted light source 210 that include independent control).

Reference picture 17A to Figure 17 D, shows that the another exemplary of the housing 55 with preposition light rail and rearmounted light rail is implemented Mode.Specifically, Figure 17 A and Figure 17 B are respectively illustrated with preposition light rail (comprising light source 10 and lampshade 20) and rearmounted light rail The rearview and front view of the housing 55 of (including light source 210 and lampshade 220)；And Figure 17 C and Figure 17 D are shown according to preposition The sectional view different exemplary arrangements, along Figure 17 A line 17C-17C housings 55 intercepted of light rail and rearmounted light rail.For Convenience, the lampshade 20 not shown in Figure 17 C and Figure 17 D.

Housing 55 shown in Figure 17 A to Figure 17 D is identical with the housing 55 shown in Figure 16 A to Figure 16 E, except lamp The configuration of cover 220 can be differently configured from the lampshade 220 shown in Figure 16 A to Figure 16 E.In Figure 17 A to Figure 17 D, rearmounted lampshade 220 can cover more than one light source.For example, lampshade 220 can be using continuous " light belt " or " light pipe " (such as above in relation to lamp Cover 20 described by) form, it can cover all light sources 220 of corresponding rearmounted light rail simultaneously.

As discussed above, light source 10 (210) can be mounted to by allowing the fixed any mode being attached 55, and can also design as follows：Permission light source 10 (210) is irradiated to be not substantially perpendicular to calculate in hand-held and set The direction in standby 100 front 110.Figure 18 A to Figure 19 D show exemplary different installation positions of the light source 10 in housing 55 Put.Figure 18 A to Figure 19 B show the exemplary light source 10 towards side surface.Figure 19 C and Figure 19 D show exemplary face To positive light source 10.Although Figure 18 A to Figure 19 D show the example of preposition light rail, but it is to be understood that exemplary design Go for the combination of rearmounted light rail and preposition light rail and rearmounted light rail.

Specifically, Figure 18 A are the sectional view of the housing 55 from the interception of front 110, wherein removal one part (including lampshade 20) light source 10 being disposed below with exposure；Figure 18 B are sectional view of the housing 55 along line 18B-18B shown in Figure 18 A； Figure 18 C are the sectional view of the part 18C shown in Figure 18 B；Figure 19 A are the line 18B-18B along the housing 55 shown in Figure 18 A The sectional view for including a part of (i.e. including lampshade 20)；Figure 19 B are the sectional view of the part 19B shown in Figure 19 A； Figure 19 C are the sectional view from the bottom side interception of another housing 55 (all as shown in Figure 13)；And Figure 19 D are institute in Figure 19 C The part 19D shown sectional view.

As shown in Figure 18 A to Figure 18 C, housing 55 can include the light source 10 being arranged on pcb board 161.Each pcb board 161 can be mounted to housing 55 and parallel to side surface 90 (by the back side 115 is attached to) so that pcb board 161 is perpendicular to just Face 110 extends.Light source 10 can be installed on each pcb board 161 so that light source 10 (in a transmit direction) is towards side surface 90, therefore form the light source 10 towards side surface.As shown in Figure 19 A and Figure 19 B, the light 224 from light source 10 can be basic On be not orthogonal on the direction in the front 110 of housing 55 and be transmitted through one or more lampshades 20.

By contrast, in Figure 19 C and Figure 19 B, light source 10 can be installed on pcb board 163.Each pcb board 163 can To be mounted to 55 and parallel to side surface 90 (by side surface 90 is attached to) so that pcb board 163 is parallel to front 110 extensions.Light source 10 can be installed on each pcb board 163 so that light source 10 (in a transmit direction) towards front 110, Therefore formed towards positive light source 10.As shown in Figure 19 C and Figure 19 D, the light 226 from light source 10 can be substantially vertical In being transmitted through one or more lampshades 20 on the direction in the front 110 of housing 55.

Except allowing light source to produce light 224, as shown in Figure 19 B, face on the direction for deviateing vertical (relative to front 110) Housing 55 is can also allow for the light source (showing in Figure 19 A and Figure 19 B) of side surface to be formed with than the shell shown in Figure 19 C The greater compactness of width profile of body 55 (i.e. between side surface 90), because arrangement of the pcb board 161 perpendicular to front 110.

As discussed above, housing 55 can include power supply 30, the inside electricity of the power supply 30 and Handheld computing device 100 Source is separated.Referring next to Figure 20 A and Figure 20 B, the illustrative embodiments of the housing 55 with power supply 30 are described.Specifically, Figure 20 A and Figure 20 B are the perspective view of the housing 55 obtained from the back side 115 according to different illustrative embodiments.In Figure 20 A and In Figure 20 B, housing 55 is shown, without the Handheld computing device 100 for being connected to housing 55, in order to be described as illumination The aspect that equipment 1 is powered.It should be appreciated that Figure 20 A and Figure 20 B represent to illustrate position and the example of arrangement of housing 55 and power supply 30 Property embodiment.Power supply 30 can be with located elsewhere.

Reference picture 20A, housing 55 can include power supply 30 (also referred to as battery 30), and the power supply 30 is arranged in the chamber of housing 55 In (not shown) and it is attached to the covering 242 at the back side 115 of housing 55 and fixes.Housing 55 can also include can press or Touch sensitive light operation button 242, can press or touch sensitive charge button 244, charging port 248 and electric discharge port 250.In some instances, housing can include charge indicator 246.In some instances, housing 55 can be deposited including outside Reservoir slot 222.In some instances, housing can include charge sensors 252.

In some instances, battery 30 can be permanently attached in housing 55.In some instances, battery 30 can It is arranged in housing 55 with removing.As discussed above, in some instances, battery 30 can be disposable battery or rechargeable The battery or any other power supply of electricity, such as solar energy.

Battery 30 can provide electric power for light source 10.Battery 30 is also used as the standby electricity of Handheld computing device 100 Source.For example, using control circuit and electrical connection (such as by the support 60 shown in Fig. 1), battery 30 can be used for directly to Handheld computing device 100 provides energy, realizes longer overall cell service life.It is hand-held when 30 rechargeable of battery Formula computing device 100 can also be recharged, and realized and powered just for both lighting apparatus 1 and Handheld computing device 100 Sharp scheme.

In some instances, housing 55 can include button 242 that is can pressing or touching sensitivity, and the button 242 is used for The mode of operation of control light source 10 (power or power off, the brightness output of change power supply 10, visual angle, color, photograph by for example, light source 10 Bright mode etc.).The function of button 242 can be similar to the button 80 as described above for touching sensitivity and/or lighting apparatus switch 70。

In some instances, housing 55 can include button 244 that is can pressing or touching sensitivity, and the button 244 is used for Control charging of the power supply 30 to the internal electric source of Handheld computing device 100.In some instances, button 244 can also be by Charging of the control power supply in electric discharge port 250 to external equipment.For example, pressing or touch button 244 can be default with repetitive cycling Mode of operation, such as battery 30 is charged by charging port 248, by charging port 248 to Handheld computing device 100 Internal electric source charges, the internal electric source of Handheld computing device 100 is charged by battery 30, makes electricity by electric discharge port 250 Discharge that the charge/discharge of battery 30 is powered and stopped to outside port in pond 30.In some instances, can be by button 244 Function and the function of button 242 be combined to single pressing or touch in sensitive button.

In some instances, housing 55 can include charge indicator 246, and such as charge bar.Charge indicator 246 can be with Including battery meter, the battery meter measures the battery of power supply 30 and can indicate that remaining battery is used Life-span.Charge indicator 246 instruction user can also be battery charging or be that battery 30 is recharged when needed.

In some instances, housing 55 can include special charging port 248, and the special charging port 248 be able to can be grasped It is connected to the internal electric source of power supply 30 and Handheld computing device 100 with making.Charging port 248 can be any kind of suitable Port, including those ports as known in the art, such as USB port, it is provided to power supply 30 and Handheld computing device 100 Internal electric source charging.In some instances, housing 55 may be configured to by wireless charging (also referred to as induction charging).Example Such as, the charging port 248 of housing 55 can include induction electricity charger (having induction coil), and the induction electricity charger is configured to sensing Ground is connected to charging station (having the induction coil of its own), such as (but not limited to) wireless charging electroplax.In induction electricity charger and Induction coil in charging station inductively can couple to create alternating electromagnetic field.The induction electricity charger of housing 55 can be by alternation Electromagnetic field is converted to electric current, so as to be charged for power supply 30.In some instances, induction electricity charger can use resonant inductance coupling Close.In some instances, in addition to USB charging ports, charging port 248 can also include induction electricity charger.

In some instances, housing 55 can include special electric discharge port 250 (being separated with charging port 248), and this is special Electric discharge port 250 can be operably linked to power supply 30.Electric discharge port 250 can be any kind of suitable ports, including Those ports as known in the art, such as USB port, it is provided to downstream port (such as external equipment) by power supply 30 Charging.

In some instances, housing 55 can include charge sensors 252, and it is used to control power supply 30 and hand-held to calculate The charging of the internal electric source of equipment 100.For example, charge sensors 252 can include appropriate circuitry and electrical connection with for power supply 30 and the remaining battery of each of internal electric source measurement of Handheld computing device 100.According to the surplus of measurement Remaining battery, charge sensors 252 can (such as computing device charging be relative based on one or more predetermined conditions In power supply 30 charge order of priority) by the energy received by charging port 248 in one of power supply 30 or internal electric source Or distributed between many persons.For example, when residue is more than 80% internal cell service life, charge sensors 252 can allow Power supply 30 receives energy.On the contrary, when remaining internal cell service life (such as inside of residue 20% less than particular percentile Battery) when, charge sensors 252 can be partitioned energy into internal cell.For for power supply 30 and internal cell One or more predetermined conditions of charging can be preset by lighting apparatus 1 and/or can be selected by user.

Reference picture 20B, housing 55 can include power supply 30 (also referred to as battery 30), and the power supply 30 is arranged in the chamber of housing 55 In (not shown) and it is attached to the covering 242 at the back side 115 of housing 55 and fixes.Housing 55 can also include can press or Touch sensitive light operation button 242, can press or touch sensitive charge button 244 and charge/discharge port 254. In some examples, housing can include charge indicator 246.In some instances, housing 55 can be inserted including external memory storage Groove 222.In some instances, housing can include charge sensors 252.

Housing 55 shown in Figure 20 B is identical with the housing 55 shown in Figure 20 A, except the housing 55 in Figure 20 B The special charging port 248 of dependent and electric discharge port 250 including charge/discharge port 254.Charge/discharge port 254 can To provide the charging to both internal electric sources of power supply 30 and Handheld computing device 100, and by power supply 30 to downstream The charging of mouth.Charge/discharge port 254 can be any kind of suitable ports, including those ports as known in the art, Such as USB (USB) port and/or induction electricity charger (are used for wireless charging).In some instances, except USB classes The charge/discharge port of type, housing 55 can also include induction electricity charger.

Although housing 55 is illustrated as in Figure 20 A and Figure 20 B to include external memory slot 222, these expressions Illustrative embodiments.In some instances, housing 55 can not include external memory slot 222.Although in Figure 20 A and figure Housing 55 shown in 20B does not include one or more light sources 210 and one or more lampshades 220, but these represent example Property embodiment.In some instances, housing can also include one or more light sources 210 and one or more lampshades 220, example As shown in Figure 16 A to Figure 17 D.

As discussed above, housing 55 can be individual construction or can include multi-piece design, based on by hand-held Calculate equipment 100 and be fixedly attached to housing 55.Referring next to Figure 21 A to Figure 24 F, the housing 55 for being configured to two-piece type structure is described Illustrative embodiments.In Figure 21 A to Figure 24 F, housing 55 is shown, calculated without the hand-held for being connected to housing 55 Equipment 100, to describe the operation of exemplary two-piece type housing design.

The exemplary two-part construction of housing 55 can be made up of above-mentioned identical material.The some of two-piece housing It can be formed by identical material or different materials, such as to ensure best protection and sensation.The each section of two-piece housing can To be formed by identical material or two or more combinations of different materials.It should be appreciated that Figure 21 A to Figure 24 F describe it is exemplary Two-piece housing is designed, and the invention is not restricted to these examples.It is still possible that other parts can be utilized by hand-held meter Calculate equipment 100 and be fastened to housing 55, screw, the fastener of hook and ring, riveting parts or the permission of other parts such as pre-determined bit The mechanism of any other species of fixed attachment.In some instances, housing 55 is detachably attached to Handheld computing device 100, so as to be allowed for the simple disengaging of the flexibility of higher level.In some instances, housing 55 can be hand-held meter The permanent firmware of equipment 100 is calculated, such as in order to provide the high integration between Handheld computing device 100 and lighting apparatus 1. Although showing that two-piece housing is designed, but it is to be understood that housing 55 can include any suitable multi-piece design, including Housing with three or more structures.

Although the housing 55 shown in Figure 21 A to Figure 24 F does not include one or more light sources 210 and one or more lamps Cover 220, but these represent illustrative embodiments.In some instances, housing can also include one or more light sources 210 With one or more lampshades 220, such as shown in Figure 16 A to Figure 17 D.

Figure 21 A to Figure 21 F show the exemplary two-piece housing 55 of the protuberance 262 with pre-determined bit, the pre-determined bit Protuberance 262 insertion pre-determined bit recess 266 in.Specifically, Figure 21 A are the rearview for the back side 115 of housing 55；Figure 21B is the right side view for side surface 90 of housing 55；Figure 21 C are the decomposing rearview for the back side 115 of housing 55；Figure 21D is the decomposition right side view for side surface 90 of housing 55；Figure 21 E are the perspective obtained for the front 110 of housing 55 Figure；And the decomposition diagram that Figure 21 F are the housing 55 obtained for front 110.

Housing 55 can include Part I 260 and Part II 264.Part I 260 can be included on bottom side The protuberance 262 of one or more pre-determined bits.Part II 264 can be included in the recessed of one or more pre-determined bits on top side Mouth 266, these recesses 266 are configured to align with corresponding one or more protuberances 262.Can be by by 262 pairs of protuberance It is neat and be mechanically coupled to recess 266 and Part I 260 is attached to (in Figure 21 C and Figure 21 F institute of Part II 264 Show).By coupling protuberance 262 and the disconnection of recess 266 Part I 260 can be made to depart from Part II 264.In operation In, for example, Handheld computing device 100 can be connected to the front 110 of Part II 264.Then, Part I can be made 260 align and are connected to Part II 264, so that Handheld computing device 100 is fixed into housing 55.

Figure 22 A to Figure 22 E show the exemplary two panels sandwich type element 55 of the protuberance 272 with pre-determined bit, the pre-determined bit Protuberance 272 insertion pre-determined bit recess 276 in.Specifically, Figure 22 A are the front view for front 110 of housing 55；Figure 22B is the right side view for side surface 90 of housing 55；Figure 22 C are the exploded front view for front 110 of housing 55；Figure 22D is the perspective view of the housing 55 obtained relative to front 110；And Figure 22 E are saturating for the decomposition for front 110 of housing 55 View.

Housing 55 can include Part I 270 and Part II 274.Part I 270 can be included from the back side (correspondence In the back side 115) extension one or more pre-determined bits protuberance 272.Part II 274 can be included on front 110 The recess 276 of one or more pre-determined bits, these recesses 276 are configured to align with corresponding one or more protuberances 272, make Obtain Part I 270 overlapping with the part 275 of Part II 274.Part I 270 can also include hole 135 ', the hole 135 ' It is configured to align with the hole 135 on Part II 274.Can be by the way that protuberance 272 be alignd and recess 276 is mechanically coupled to And Part I 270 is attached to Part II 274 (shown in Figure 22 E).Can be by making protuberance 272 and recess 276 Disconnect connection and Part I 270 is departed from Part II 274.In operation, for example, can make Part I 270 align and Part II 274 is connected to, then, Handheld computing device 100 can be connected to the front 110 of housing 55, so that by hand Formula computing device 100 is held fixed to housing 55.

Figure 23 A to Figure 23 F show the exemplary two-piece housing 55 of the tab 282 with pre-determined bit, and the tab 282 is slided Dynamicly in the groove 286 of embedded pre-determined bit.Specifically, Figure 23 A are the front view for front 110 of housing 55；Figure 23 B are shell The right side view for side surface 90 of body 55；Figure 23 C are the left side view for side surface 90 of housing 55；Figure 23 D are shell The exploded front view for front 110 of body 55；Figure 23 E are the decomposition right side view for side surface 90 of housing 55；And Figure 23 F are the decomposition diagram obtained from the front 110 of housing 55.

Housing 55 can include Part I 280 and Part II 284.Part I 280 can be included from bottom side extension Pre-determined bit tab 282.Part II 284 can be included in the groove 286 of the pre-determined bit in top side, and these grooves 286 are matched somebody with somebody It is set to and is alignd with groove 282.As shown in Figure 23 A to Figure 23 C, groove 286 can be from a side surface 90 (such as right lateral surface) The part for extending through Part II 284 reaches the second side surface 90 (such as left-hand face), and does not extend across the second side Surface (referring to Figure 23).Part I 280 can be attached to second by the way that tab 282 is slidingly engaged in groove 286 Part 284 (shown in Figure 23 D and Figure 23 F).First can be made by making tab 282 slidably be removed from groove 286 280 are divided slidably to depart from Part II 284.The second side surface is extended to because groove 286 is no from the first side surface 90 completely 90, therefore when the edge 283 of tab 282 reaches recess edge 287, Part I 280 can be fully located in groove 286 In.In operation, for example, Part I 280 can be made to align and Part II 284 is slidably fitted to.Then, can be by hand The front 110 that formula computing device 100 is connected to housing 55 is held, so that Handheld computing device 100 is fixed into housing 55.

Figure 24 A to Figure 24 F are shown with the exemplary of the Part I 290 for being pivotally coupled to Part II 294 Two-piece housing 55.Specifically, Figure 24 A are the front view for front 110 for the housing 55 being closed；Figure 24 B are The left side view for side surface 90 for the housing 55 being closed；Figure 24 C are the pin of the housing 55 in open mode To the front view in front 110；Figure 24 D are the housing 55 in open mode obtained for the left side of housing 55 from front 110 Perspective view；Figure 24 E are the perspective view of the housing 55 being closed obtained from front 110；And Figure 24 F are for shell Another perspective view for the housing 55 in open mode that the right side of body 55 is obtained from front 110.

Housing 55 can include Part I 290 and Part II 294.Part I 290 can be included towards second Divide the protuberance 292 of one or more pre-determined bits of 294 extensions.Part I 290 can be pivotally coupled to by pin 293 Part II 294.Part II 294 can include the recess for the one or more pre-determined bits arranged towards Part I 290 296, these recesses 296 are configured to align with corresponding one or more protuberances 292.Can be by making the court of Part I 290 Pivoted to Part II 294 around pin 293 and protuberance 292 is mechanically connected to recess 296 and Part I 290 is attached to Part II 294 (shown in Figure 24 C to Figure 24 F).The can be made by disconnecting protuberance 292 and recess 296 to couple A part 290 pivotly departs from Part II 294.In operation, for example, Handheld computing device 100 can be connected to The front 110 of Part II 264, wherein Part I 290 pivotly depart from the recess 296 of Part II 294.Then, may be used So that Part I 290 is pivotally coupled into Part II 294, so that Handheld computing device 100 is fixed into housing 55.

In some embodiments, lighting apparatus can realize shock absorbing feature, and the shock absorbing feature is designed to that protection calculating is set For from dropping, shaking.In other embodiments, the cover of such as glass or acrylic acid can be with the display of coverage equipment Device is to prevent the similar injury to the display of computing device.In other embodiments, light source can flash, glisten, or Indication emergency is otherwise used for occur or otherwise paid close attention to from another light source.In other embodiment party In formula, " self-shooting bar " or other devices can be connected to lighting apparatus and use flexibility to provide.In some embodiments, shine Bright equipment can have the groove for being used for cash, credit card, debit card etc..More notably, in other embodiments, can have Integrated battery and/or Signal Booster, it can provide the battery of extension and improve signal quality when needed.

As indicated above, within the scope of the invention, a series of computer applied algorithm or computer program can be with With lighting apparatus disclosed herein.These application programs can promote the use of lighting apparatus and ensure lighting apparatus Be it is safe, controlled very well and be optimized to aid in some other application programs use.

For example, when lighting apparatus is fully connected and acted synergistically with computing device, a program can be used to come specifically The light source of lighting apparatus is controlled to adjust luminous intensity, visual angle, color and the illumination methods of light source.The use of Handheld computing device Family can open lighting apparatus and only provide general illumination.In this case, Handheld computing device may be used as dark Flashlight in place.When lighting apparatus is equipped with ambient light sensor (as indicated above), can have and be based on environment Light situation automatically adjusts the program of the luminous intensity of light source.

Another example is the video calling program for the purposes for being clearly integrated with lighting apparatus.His/her is sent in user Before image, he/her can watch image to obtain optimum on a display screen.The program can control camera and illumination Both equipment, it is allowed to other programs of the simple regulation without being switched to control camera.The program can be by setting help The specific criteria of user optimization image promotes this process.For example, the program can show the dotted outline of general face Show on screen, while the user of Handheld computing device can adjust his/her face to the distance and/or front camera of equipment Zoom and focus so that the images match dotted outline of his/her face, so as to reach optimum.The slight variations of the design It is the general eye contour of display, this allows user to be adjusted such that his/her images match profile.Or, the program Suggestion directly can be on a display screen shown or recommend, to urge user to open lighting apparatus, to make it brighter or darker, or in order to The zoom and/or focus of optimized image regulation camera.Substantially, it can adjust luminous strong according to the pinpointed focus of camera Degree.Such basic engineering should be also applied for other programs.Similarly, picture or video with same characteristic features can be installed Prize procedure is with the use of servicing lighting.Picture or video prize procedure can help user to adjust lighting apparatus to obtain Best result on picture quality.

Another example is " vanity mirror " application, and the application is integrated with front camera by lighting apparatus.In some cases, The user of Handheld computing device can want to see it is being captured by front camera and being simultaneously displayed on display screen its own Image.Then user is possible to assess its appearance and carries out necessary regulation.In order to reach optimum, " vanity mirror " application By luminous intensity, visual angle, color and the illumination methods of the light source allowed in user's control lighting apparatus, or including and using These features are automatically regulated by the application during ambient light sensor.With can as a part for attachment assembly framework platform Or hook structure is combined, Handheld computing device can be arranged in stand up position by user, and virtually without handheld device, So as to release the both hands of user to optimize manipulation, while carrying out overall process under ideal illumination.

As indicated above, lighting apparatus may be used as the indicator or signaling of the state for Handheld computing device Source.For example, when with the phone for throwing smart mobile phone, Handheld computing device into, the light source of lighting apparatus can illuminate or change Become luminous intensity, visual angle, color and/or the illumination methods of lamp.Lamp can flash or the subregion of lamp rotatably starts.It is more complicated Setting can allow the user of smart mobile phone set up and manage for lighting apparatus particular profile (luminous intensity, visual angle, The particular combination of color and/or illumination methods).User can select different configuration files to match different callers.It is such Using to control lighting apparatus with some similar modes for smart mobile phone management incoming call tone, user's body is further enriched Test.

Further, since lighting apparatus may be used as the signal of the computing device connected for lighting apparatus, it is thus possible to , can be integrated by lighting apparatus and the other programs or application program that are used by a computing device.For example, illumination can be set Equipment so that start lighting apparatus when playing some game, and lamp luminous intensity, visual angle, color and/or illumination side Formula changes with the progress of game.Similar implementation is also feasible for music.Specific lamp can be configured text Part and music program on computing device are integrated, thus allow lamp for example to there is section to gather when playing music flash.

Although describing the present invention using a certain degree of particularity, but it is to be understood that present disclosure is only by saying Bright property mode is carried out, and can take multiple changes of the details of the construction and arrangement of some, without departing from the present invention Spirit and scope.

Claims

1. a kind of can be removably coupled to the lighting apparatus of computing device, the lighting apparatus includes：

Housing, the housing has front and the back side opposite with the front, and the housing is dimensioned so as to described The computing device is accommodated in positive receiving area；

At least one light source, at least one described light source is arranged at least one in the described positive or described back side of the housing On person, at least one described light source is covered by least one lampshade, and at least one lampshade change is by least one described light The outward appearance for the light that source is produced；

Photocontrol mechanism, the photocontrol mechanism is configured in the mode of operation of change at least one light source or intensity extremely Few one；And

Power supply, the power supply is operably linked at least one described light source.

2. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the computing device includes image capturing mechanism, and it is described extremely A few light source launches light towards the direction in the picture shooting area of described image capture mechanism.

3. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, at least one described lampshade be a lampshade and it is described at least one Light source is multiple light sources.

4. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein：

At least one described light source includes at least one front located light source being arranged in the front of the housing and is arranged in At least one rearmounted light source in the back side of the housing；And

At least one described lampshade includes at least one preposition lampshade of covering at least one front located light source and covers described At least one rearmounted lampshade of at least one rearmounted light source.

5. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein, at least one described front located light source and at least one described rearmounted light Align in source.

6. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein, at least one described front located light source not with described at least one is rearmounted Light source aligns.

7. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein, at least one described front located light source and at least one described rearmounted light Source is independently controlled by the photocontrol mechanism.

8. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, at least one described light source is towards perpendicular to described in the housing The obverse direction transmitting light for being disposed with least one light source among the positive and described back side.

9. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, at least one described light source is towards deviation perpendicular to the housing The obverse direction transmitting light for being disposed with least one light source among the described positive and described back side.

10. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the housing includes external memory slot, the external storage Device slot configuration is alignd into the external memory interface with the computing device.

11. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in addition to ambient light sensor, wherein, the ambient light sensor is based on The amount of the ambient light received by the ambient light sensor automatically regulates the intensity of at least one light source.

12. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in addition at least one fixed mechanism, at least one described fixed mechanism The computing device is maintained in the receiving area of the housing.

13. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the housing includes at least partly separable at least two Point, at least two part is configured to the computing device being maintained in the receiving area of the housing.

14. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 13, wherein, at least two part is configured to removably to couple, can It is pivotally coupled or at least one of slidably coupled.

15. a kind of can be removably coupled to the lighting apparatus of computing device, the lighting apparatus includes：

Housing, the housing be dimensioned so as to accommodate area in accommodate the computing device；

Arrangement at least one light source on the housing, at least one described light source is covered by least one lampshade, it is described extremely The outward appearance for the light that few lampshade change is produced by least one described light source；

Photocontrol mechanism, the photocontrol mechanism is configured in the mode of operation of change at least one light source or intensity extremely Few one；

The power supply in the housing is arranged in, the power supply is operably linked at least one described light source；

The computing device is connected to the receiving area and electrically connects the computing device by fixed mechanism, the fixed mechanism To the power supply；And

Charge controller, the charge controller is configured to control the internal electric source of the power supply and the computing device Charging.

16. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the housing includes charging port, and the charging port makes institute State power supply and the internal electric source is electrically charged.

17. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 16, in addition to charge sensors, the charge sensors are configured to measure institute The energy state of each of the internal electric source of power supply and the computing device is stated,

Wherein, power supply and the internal electric source described in energy-state control of the charge sensors based on each correspondence measurement fill Electricity.

18. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein, the charging port includes USB (USB) port At least one of or induction electricity charger.

19. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the housing includes electric discharge port, and the electric discharge port makes outer Portion port is by the power source charges.

20. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the housing includes integrated discharge and recharge port.

21. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the housing includes external memory slot, and the outside is deposited Reservoir slot configuration is alignd into the external memory interface with the computing device.

22. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the charge controller realizes the meter by the power supply Calculate the charging of the internal electric source of equipment.

23. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, in addition to charge indicator, the charge indicator are configured to indicate that institute State the charged state of power supply.

24. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the fixed mechanism includes computing device support.

25. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 15, wherein, the power supply includes rechargeable battery.

26. a kind of can be removably coupled to the lighting apparatus of computing device, the lighting apparatus includes：

The computing device is maintained in the receiving area by least one fixed mechanism, at least one described fixed mechanism；

At least one light source, at least one described light source is covered by least one lampshade,

Wherein, the outward appearance for the light that at least one lampshade change is produced by least one described light source；

Photocontrol mechanism, the photocontrol mechanism is configured to change the mode of operation and/or intensity of at least one light source；With And

27. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, wherein, at least one described light source is multiple light sources, the multiple light Each of source is configured to produce at least the first color and/or the second color.

28. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, wherein, the operation of at least one light source based on the computing device State generates luminescence response, and the luminescence response includes flicker, flash of light, changes color, creates at least one pattern or its combination.

29. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, wherein, the lampshade overflows the light launched from least one described light source Penetrate.

30. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, in addition to hole, the hole and the image capturing mechanism of the computing device Substantial alignment.

31. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, wherein, the housing realizes the volume adjusting of the computing device, together Shi Suoshu computing devices are kept by the housing.

32. lighting apparatus as claimed in claim 26, wherein, the computing device includes smart mobile phone.