KR20010016583A - Celluar phone for image communication - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A video cellular phone is provided to cover a camera window with a camera cover when a video call is not necessary, so as to preserve the camera window from pollution and damage by external environments, and to install a receiver and a speaker inside so as to utilize the cellular phone as a speaker phone while performing the video call. CONSTITUTION: If a cellular phone user wants to make a voice call, use receiver holes adjacent to an ear of the cellular phone in a state of a camera cover(20) covering a camera window(11). If the cellular phone user wants to make a video call, the camera cover(20) is rotated in a state of a cellular phone being installed in a flat place or in a state of the cellular phone being held by the user's hand, by using a support. When the camera cover(20) is rotated, the camera window(11) is exposed and speaker holes are toward the user. The user is capable of making the voice call without using earphones, after a cellular phone mode is converted into a speaker phone mode by using a mode converter.

Description

Mobile Phones for Video Calls {CELLUAR PHONE FOR IMAGE COMMUNICATION}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile phone for video calling, and more particularly to a mobile phone for video calling having a speaker unit for a camera cover.

Currently, mobile phones are generally limited to use for voice calls. However, due to the rapid development of communication technology, mobile phones for video calling have emerged as high speed data can be wirelessly transmitted at high speed. Such a video call mobile phone is a mobile phone capable of making a video call as well as being able to make an existing voice call and making a voice call while looking at each other.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional video call mobile phone, as shown, the video call mobile phone has a similar appearance to the conventional voice call mobile phone, the difference is the camera window (1) on the front side of the mobile phone Is installed and a camera sensor is installed therein, and a stand 2 is provided for erecting the camera window 1 to face the face without shaking when making a video call.

However, in the case of such a conventional video call mobile phone, the camera window 1 is mounted in the form exposed to the front of the mobile phone, so it is easy to be soiled by dust, etc. The risk was high. In addition, when using for voice calls, the side of the user's face and the camera window (1) is often dirty when contacted.

In addition, if you want to make a video call, you must hold the phone slightly inclined by using the stand (2) to separate the user's face and the phone slightly so that the camera can catch the user's face. There was also a possible problem.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention devised by recognizing the problems described above is to prevent contamination or damage caused by the external environment of the camera window, and to make a video call without using an earphone. It is to provide a mobile phone for calling.

1 is a perspective view of a conventional video call mobile phone,

2 is a front view in a voice call mode of a mobile phone for video call according to an embodiment of the present invention,

3 is a side view corresponding to FIG. 2;

4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 2. And,

5 is a front view in a video call mode of a mobile phone for video call according to an embodiment of the present invention,

6 is a side view corresponding to FIG. 5;

7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 5.

*** Explanation of symbols for main parts of drawing ***

10: camera sensor 11: camera window

20: camera cover 21: receiver hole

22: Speaker hall 30: Receiver

40: Speaker

In order to achieve the object of the present invention as described above, the camera unit is installed on the inside of the mobile phone, and the camera unit is composed of a camera window installed on the front of the camera sensor is exposed to the outside of the mobile phone for the video call In the mobile phone, it is rotatably coupled to the mobile phone so as to cover the camera window, while covering the camera window during the voice call, and rotates to open the camera window during the video call, the opposite side of the surface blocking the camera window In the voice call, one or more receiver holes are formed to close the user's ears so that the other party can hear the other party's voice, and the receiver that emits the other party's voice has a camera cover installed therein so that the sounding part faces the receiver hole. The mobile phone for video call, characterized in that provided Is provided.

In addition, at least one speaker hole is formed on a surface opposite to the surface of the receiver hole of the camera cover, and a speaker that amplifies the other party's voice so that it can be heard even when the phone is away from the mobile phone, the sound portion is directed toward the speaker hole. It is installed inside the camera cover to provide a video call mobile phone, characterized in that it comprises a mode switching means for selectively transmitting the sound to the receiver or speaker.

Hereinafter, with reference to the embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

2 is a front view in a voice call mode of a mobile phone for video call according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a side view corresponding to Figure 2, Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG.

5 is a front view in a video call mode of a mobile phone for video call according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a side view corresponding to FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 5.

As shown in the drawing, the mobile phone for video call according to the present invention includes a camera sensor 10 installed inside the mobile phone and a camera window 11 installed on the front of the camera sensor 10 and exposed to the outside of the mobile phone. The camera unit is installed on the front upper side is the same as the conventional one, but differs from the conventional one in that it further includes a camera cover 20 is coupled to the mobile phone rotatably to cover the camera window 11 Flies The camera cover 20 covers the camera window 11 during a voice call, and rotates to open the camera window 11 during a video call, and on the opposite side of the surface blocking the camera window 11, One or more receiver holes 21 are formed to allow the user to hear the other party's voice in close proximity to the user's ear, and the receiver 30 that emits the other party's voice is directed toward the receiver hole 21. It will be installed inside.

In such a structure, since the camera cover 20 which simultaneously serves as a receiver is blocked by the camera window 11 during a voice call or when carrying a mobile phone, the object of preventing the camera window 11 from being contaminated from the external environment is achieved. will be. Furthermore, when the following additional configuration is provided, it is possible to conveniently make a video call without using an earphone.

That is, one or more speaker holes 22 are formed on the opposite side of the surface on which the receiver hole 21 of the camera cover 20 is formed, and a speaker 40 which amplifies the other party's voice so that it can be heard even from a mobile phone. ) Is installed inside the camera cover 20 so that the sounding part is directed toward the speaker hole 22, and mode switching means for selectively transmitting sound to the receiver 30 or the speaker 40. It is a case where the structure with which it is equipped is added.

In this case, the voice call is performed while the camera cover 20 is covered. However, when the user wants to make a video call, the speaker hole 22 is opened by the user by opening the camera cover 20 as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7. In the state facing toward the front direction is switched to the speakerphone mode by the mode switching means. The mode switching means may be the same as the switching means used to switch between the speakerphone mode and the general call mode in the current mobile phone having a speakerphone function, for example, a method of switching to the speakerphone mode by pressing the speakerphone mode switch. Could be.

The operation of the mobile phone for video call according to the present invention having the structure as described above is as follows.

When a mobile phone user wants to make a voice call, the mobile phone user uses the same method as a conventional mobile phone. In this case, the camera cover 20 is in a state of blocking the camera window 11, and the receiver holes 21 are adjacent to the user's ear. On the other hand, when the user wants to make a video call, the camera window 11 is exposed by rotating the camera cover 20 in a state in which the mobile phone is inclinedly mounted on a flat desk or the like using a pedestal not shown or in a hand. Meanwhile, the speaker hole 22 is directed toward the user. In this state, the mode switching means is used to switch to the speakerphone mode, and then a video call is comfortably performed without using earphones. Of course, if the external noise is severe or the video call using the earphone is possible, of course.

In addition, the concept of the present invention as described above, that is, the concept of employing a camera cover for a receiver or a camera cover for a receiver and a speaker, is not limited to a mobile phone, but may be applied to various communication devices as follows. That is, it can be applied to any communication device equipped with a video communication or video call camera such as a desktop-type wired video phone equipped with a camera, an image mobile phone equipped with a camera, and a portable personal digital assistant (PDA) equipped with a camera. .

The mobile phone for video call according to the present invention having the structure as described above can protect the camera window from contamination or damage caused by the external environment by covering the camera window with the camera cover when the video call is not required. In addition, the camera cover is not only used as a camera cover, but a receiver and a speaker are installed therein, which can be utilized as a speakerphone when making a video call, thereby improving convenience.

Claims (2)

In a mobile phone for a video call provided with a camera sensor installed inside the mobile phone and a camera window provided on the front of the camera sensor and exposed to the outside of the mobile phone, the mobile phone can cover the camera window. It is rotatably coupled, and covers the camera window during the voice call, and rotates to open the camera window during the video call, and the other side's voice is placed close to the user's ear during the voice call on the opposite side to the camera window. At least one receiver hole is formed so that the user can hear the receiver, and the receiver for making a voice of the other party, the mobile phone for a video call, characterized in that it has a camera cover installed therein so that the sounding portion toward the receiver hole. The speaker of claim 1, wherein at least one speaker hole is formed on a surface opposite to the surface of the receiver hole of the camera cover, and a speaker for amplifying the other party's voice so that the speaker can hear it even when away from the mobile phone. It is installed inside the camera cover facing the speaker hole, characterized in that it comprises a mode switching means for selectively transmitting the sound to the receiver or speaker.