WO2019199350A1 - Étui de téléphone comportant une caméra - Google Patents

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WO2019199350A1
WO2019199350A1 PCT/US2018/051829 US2018051829W WO2019199350A1 WO 2019199350 A1 WO2019199350 A1 WO 2019199350A1 US 2018051829 W US2018051829 W US 2018051829W WO 2019199350 A1 WO2019199350 A1 WO 2019199350A1
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Case Cam LLC
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    • H04M1/72409—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to an accessory for a
  • the present disclosure relates to an accessory for a smartphone or handheld electronic device with an adjunct camera controlled by the device.
  • the selfie stick is invaluable to the user who wants to capture themselves and friends in a photo or video by placing the device at a distance sufficient for the camera in device to capture an image.
  • the selfie stick is a“smart stick” that allows the user to hold the base of the stick in one hand where auxiliary controls operate the device’s camera.
  • Selfie sticks require at least one hand for operating the camera function of the phone.
  • the selfie stick is too small to support larger handheld electronic devices such as a tablet computer that has a camera function.
  • An aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a smartphone case that facilitates streaming video. Accordingly, an aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure provides an adjunct camera that extends from the smartphone case to easily capture photos and video.
  • Another aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a smartphone case that expands the reach of the smartphone for capturing and streaming video and photos. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a telescoping rod within the case to elevate an adjunct camera, expanding the reach of the smartphone.
  • a further aspect of an example embodiment in the present disclosure is to provide a system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos beyond the reach of a native camera in a smartphone. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a case, an adjunct camera, an electronic device and an app operative for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the native camera function of the electronic device.
  • the present disclosure provides an accessory having a telescoping rod that grasps an edge of the smartphone or electronic device and extends the adjunct camera away from the device.
  • the present disclosure describes a case, an accessory and a system for wirelessly pairing, storing and charging an adjunct camera to a handheld electronic device, such as a smartphone.
  • a software application on the device controls the adjunct camera.
  • the case provides a telescopic rod to elevate the adjunct camera.
  • the telescopic rod attaches to the smartphone directly.
  • the case provides a cable on a retractor reel operative for connecting the adjunct camera to the case.
  • the adjunct camera is selectively detachable from the telescopic rod and attachable to a user or other object for hands-free operation once the software app is engaged.
  • the case or the accessory, the adjunct camera, the electronic device and the app comprise a system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the native camera function of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 is perspective view of an example embodiment of a smartphone case exterior having an external camera.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a smartphone inserting into the
  • FIG. 3A is perspective view from the rear of the smartphone case exterior with an extended rod.
  • FIG. 3B is perspective view from the rear of the smartphone case exterior with the extended rod.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective of another example embodiment of smartphone case exterior with a separable camera.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a further example embodiment of a smartphone case exterior with a separable camera on a tether.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the steps performed by an example embodiment of an application in the system on the smartphone for controlling the external camera.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view from the rear of another example
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view from the rear of another example
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view from the front of another example
  • FIG.10 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of an accessory attaching to a smartphone with the telescoping rod extended.
  • FIG.1 1 is a perspective view of the example embodiment of the accessory for a smartphone detached from the smartphone with the telescoping rod retracted.
  • FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the example embodiment of the accessory attaching to a smartphone with the telescoping rod extended.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another example embodiment of an accessory attaching to a smartphone with the telescoping rod extended.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the example embodiment of the accessory for a smartphone detached from the smartphone with the telescoping rod retracted.
  • FIG. 15 is a side elevational view of the example embodiment of the accessory attaching to a smartphone with the telescoping rod extended.
  • FIG. 16A is a front elevational view of an example embodiment of an adjunct camera.
  • FIG. 16B is a front elevational view of the example embodiment of the adjunct camera rotating sideways.
  • FIG. 17A is a side elevational view of the example embodiment of the adjunct camera.
  • FIG. 17B is a side elevational view of the example embodiment of the adjunct camera rotating forwards.
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the example embodiment the adjunct camera communicating wirelessly.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example embodiment of a case 10 for a smartphone or a similar electronic device, such as a tablet computer, a phablet and other handheld devices that support a camera function and transfer or stream data wirelessly to a router or a cellular network.
  • smartphone is used but it is understood that it encompasses these and other similar handheld electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, tablet computers, "phablets” and similar devices with similar functionality.
  • the case 10 has a recess 12 for storing an adjunct camera 20 in a back wall 42.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is flush with the case, fitting snuggly into the recess 12 so that the case back wall 42 and the adjunct camera form a flat surface.
  • the retractable extender mechanism is a telescoping rod 30 shown extended in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B.
  • the rod 30 has a top end 30T and includes a plurality of telescoping portions 32 that allow the rod to extend preferably three times the length of the case above the recess 12 in the case 10.
  • the rod 30 is preferably made from carbon fiber.
  • adjunct camera 20 Atop the rod end 30T is the adjunct camera 20 connecting to the rod 30 by a swivel joint 34 that allows the camera to rotate into a plurality of positions for framing the desired photo or video.
  • the adjunct camera 20 selectively detaches from the rod 30 for use as a hands-free device.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has a lens 24 and a flash 26.
  • the lens 24 and the flash 26 face inwardly in the case 10.
  • the lens 24 and the flash 26 are thus protected when stored in the case 10.
  • the adjunct camera 20 recharges when stored in the recess, drawing from the battery in the case 10.
  • the case 10 has an opening 14 for a native camera native to and an integrated component to the smartphone.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has an indicator 22 that lights when the camera is in use and paired with the an“app” (software application) on the smartphone as described hereinbelow.
  • the case has a rechargeable battery 18 that recharges through a USB (universal serial bus) port 16.
  • a smartphone 48 is placed inside the case 10.
  • the adjunct camera (not shown) pairs and communicates with smartphone 48 wirelessly 36.
  • the adjunct camera pairs with the smartphone 48 via an app 50 on the
  • smartphone allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the smartphone directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the smartphone 48 controls the adjunct camera through the app 50.
  • the adjunct camera 20 goes into sleep mode when the adjunct camera is not in use and the app is open, maintaining the pairing of the smartphone and the app.
  • a user can quickly access the adjunct camera to capture a photo or to begin live streaming mode when needed.
  • the case 10 is suitable for other handheld electronic devices as explained hereinabove by modifying the dimensions of the case and the ratio of length to width of the case.
  • the case 10 for the handheld electronic device has the telescoping rod 30 and adjunct camera 20 connecting to the rod by a swivel joint 34 as explained hereinabove.
  • the handheld electronic device has the app 50 for pairing and controlling the adjunct camera 20 by the device as described hereinabove.
  • the retractable extender mechanism is a spring reel retractor 46.
  • the case has the front wall 40 and the back wall 42 and the spring reel retractor 46 therebetween.
  • the reel retractor 46 retracts and stores a cable 44 that connects to the adjunct camera 20.
  • the cable 44 is capable of becoming taut when selectively extended and is preferably made from carbon fiber.
  • the case 10 has the recess 12 for storing the adjunct camera 20 flush with case.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has a lens and a flash that store inwardly and the indicator 22 as described hereinabove.
  • the case 10 has an opening 14 for a camera native to the smartphone.
  • the adjunct camera 20 communicates with the smartphone wirelessly via the app as described hereinabove allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the smartphone directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the smartphone controls the adjunct camera 20 through the app and the pairing between the smartphone and adjunct camera 20 is maintained as long as the app is open.
  • the case 10 has the rechargeable battery that recharges the adjunct camera 20 when the adjunct camera is connected to the cable 44.
  • the adjunct camera 20 selectively detaches from the cable 44 to use as a hands-free device.
  • the rechargeable battery recharges through the USB port 16.
  • the case 10 is suitable for other handheld electronic devices as explained hereinabove by modifying the dimensions of the case and the ratio of length to width of the case.
  • the case has the front wall 40 and the back wall 42 and a spring reel retractor 46 therebetween.
  • the reel retractor 46 retracts and stores a cable 44 that connects to the adjunct camera 20 as explained hereinabove.
  • the handheld electronic device has the app 50 for pairing and controlling the adjunct camera 20 by the device as described hereinabove.
  • FIG. 4 shows yet another example embodiment of the case 10.
  • the case 10 has the adjunct camera 20, a fastener 28 on the adjunct camera operative to attaching the adjunct camera to a user and the recess for storing the adjunct camera flush with the case.
  • the fastener 28 can be, but not limited to, a clip, a hook and loop strip, a hook, a clasp, or a pin.
  • the fastener 28 allows a user to attach the adjunct camera 20 to an object on his or her person for hands-free use of the adjunct camera.
  • the object can be something the person wears or carries or alternatively, a part of a vehicle transporting the user.
  • the smartphone in the case 10 is secured in a pocket or pouch once pairing is complete so that hands free streaming is possible.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has the lens 24 and the flash 26 that face inwardly when the adjunct camera is stored in the case recess as described hereinabove.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has the indicator light indicating pairing as described hereinabove.
  • the case 10 has the opening 14 for the camera native to the smartphone.
  • the adjunct camera 20 communicates with the smartphone wirelessly via the app as described hereinabove allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the smartphone directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the smartphone controls the adjunct camera 20 through the app and the pairing between the smartphone and adjunct camera 20 is maintained as long as the app is open.
  • the adjunct camera 20 recharges when stored in the recess, drawing from the battery in the case 10.
  • the battery recharges through the USB port 16.
  • the case 10 is suitable for other handheld electronic devices as explained hereinabove by modifying the dimensions of the case and the ratio of length to width of the case.
  • the case has the recess for storing the adjunct camera.
  • the handheld electronic device has the app 50 for pairing and controlling the adjunct camera 20 by the device as described hereinabove.
  • the adjunct camera may have a microphone to capture audio synchronically with the video images.
  • the audio is captured synchronically by the microphone in the smartphone or handheld electronic device through the app controlling the adjunct camera.
  • the case can be supplied without the adjunct camera and that the adjunct camera capable of fitting into the recess of the case and pairing with the smartphone or handheld electronic device through the app can be supplied separately.
  • case refers to the primary outer protective cover, which is supplied as an integral part of the smartphone or handheld electronic device and covers the interior electronic components therein, or alternatively, the secondary outer protective cover supplied separately and optionally to the smartphone or handheld electronic device that covers the primary outer protective cover.
  • FIGS. 7 -9 show another example embodiment of a case 50 for the handheld electronic device smartphone 48 or another handheld electronic device having a native camera 52 and capability or wireless communication.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is as described hereinabove with wireless communication, the lens, the flash, the port and may have a microphone.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is selectively detachable from the telescoping rod 30. There is the fastener 28 on the adjunct camera 20, allowing the adjunct camera to be attached to clothing or another object.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is in wireless communication with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 disposed within the case 50.
  • the adjunct camera 20 pairs with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 disposed within the case 50 via the app on the handheld electronic device, the app allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the handheld electronic device directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 controls the adjunct camera 20 through the app.
  • the adjunct camera 20 goes into sleep mode when the app is open and the adjunct camera is not in use, maintaining the pairing of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 and the app with the adjunct camera 20.
  • the lens 24 and flash 26 face inwardly toward the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 when the adjunct camera 20 is stored in the case 50.
  • the telescoping rod 30 attaches to the adjunct camera 20 extending the adjunct camera 20 away from the case 50.
  • the adjunct camera 20 attaches to the telescoping rod 30 at the top 30T by a swivel joint 58 that allows the adjunct camera to swivel left and right and backwards and forwards.
  • the recess 12 in the case 50 is for storing the adjunct camera 20 such that when the adjunct camera is in the recess the adjunct camera is flush with the case.
  • the case 50 in FIGS. 7 -9 has a notch 54 in a back 50R of the case 50.
  • the notch 54 is below the native camera 52 in the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the notch 54 is configured to allow the native camera 52 to be unobstructed.
  • the notch 54 is adjacent to the recess where the adjunct camera 20 is stored.
  • the case 50 has a plurality of ridges 56 to make gripping the case easier.
  • case refers to the primary outer protective cover, which is supplied as an integral part of the smartphone or handheld electronic device and covers the interior electronic components therein, or alternatively, the secondary outer protective cover supplied separately and optionally to the smartphone or handheld electronic device that covers the primary outer protective cover.
  • FIGS. 10 -12 show an example embodiment of an accessory 68 for use with the adjunct camera 20 and the smartphone 48.
  • the adjunct camera 20 attaches to the top 30T of the telescoping rod 30. While it is not visible in the drawings, the adjunct camera 20 attaches by a swivel joint 58, allowing the adjunct camera to rotate into a plurality of positions.
  • a J-hook configuration 60 configured for grasping an edge 48B, preferably a bottom edge of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the telescoping rod 30 has a bottom 30B with J-hook configuration 60 configured for selectively grasping an edge, preferably a bottom edge 48B of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the accessory 68 is selectively removable from the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the J-hook configuration 60 at the bottom 30B of the telescoping rod 30 has a cutout 62 configured to not obscure a control 64 on the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 when grasping the bottom edge 48B of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the accessory 68 can be placed on the rear 48R of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 in a manner not to obscure any functions, such as the native camera.
  • the adjunct camera 20 with wireless communication capability has the lens, the flash, the port and may have a microphone.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is selectively detachable from the
  • adjunct camera 20 There is the fastener 28 on the adjunct camera 20, allowing the adjunct camera to be attached to clothing or another object.
  • adjunct camera 20 is in wireless
  • the adjunct camera 20 pairs with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 disposed within the case 50 via the app on the handheld electronic device, the app allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the handheld electronic device directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 controls the adjunct camera 20 through the app.
  • the adjunct camera 20 goes into sleep mode when the app is open and the adjunct camera is not in use, maintaining the pairing of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 and the app with the adjunct camera 20.
  • FIGS. 13 - 15 demonstrate a second example embodiment of an accessory 70 for a handheld electronic device or smart phone 48.
  • the adjunct camera 20 has the functionality as described hereinabove.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is selectively detachable from the telescoping rod 30.
  • this example embodiment has the adjunct camera 20 attaching to the top 30T of the telescoping rod 30 via a swivel joint 58.
  • the telescoping rod 30 is configured for extending the adjunct camera 20 away from the handheld device or smartphone 48 and the swivel joint 58 allows the adjunct camera 20 to rotate into a plurality of positions, rotating sideways, backwards and forwards.
  • the telescoping rod 30 is integral with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48. In a further example embodiment, the telescoping rod is integral with the case 50.
  • the telescoping rod 30 has a bottom 30B configured for selectively grasping an edge, preferably a top edge 48T of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48.
  • the bottom 30B of the telescoping rod 30 has an inverted U-shape configuration 66.
  • the adjunct camera 20 is in wireless communication with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 and functions as explained hereinabove. This allows the accessory 70 with the adjunct camera 20 to be detached from the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 or to remain attached when the adjunct camera is in use.
  • the adjunct camera 20 pairs with the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 disposed within the case 50 via the app on the handheld electronic device, the app allowing images to be selectively saved, shared and streamed by the handheld electronic device directly from the adjunct camera.
  • the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 controls the adjunct camera 20 through the app.
  • the adjunct camera 20 goes into sleep mode when the app is open and the adjunct camera is not in use, maintaining the pairing of the handheld electronic device or smartphone 48 and the app with the adjunct camera 20.
  • FIGS. 16A, 16B, 17A and 17B show the adjunct camera 20 attaching to the telescoping rod 30 at the top 30T by a swivel joint 58, which is shown as a ball-socket joint, but that is not a limitation and other types of swivel joints are possible within the inventive concept.
  • FIGS. 17A and 17B show the fastener 28 on the rear of the adjunct camera 20.
  • FIG. 18 shows the adjunct camera 20 common to the example
  • the adjunct camera 20 communicates wirelessly 36 and has a lens 24 and the flash 26 and the USB port 16. It optionally has a microphone. It is understood that the adjunct camera has internal electronic circuits capable of performing the functions described hereinabove as well as some electronic memory.
  • FIG. 6 outlines the method of pairing the adjunct camera to the
  • the adjunct camera, the electronic device and the app comprise the system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the native camera function of the electronic device.
  • the first step 100 is to activate the adjunct camera, which may be done by removing the adjunct camera from the recess.
  • the adjunct camera has a power switch.
  • turning on the camera opens the software application (app) on the smartphone or handheld electronic device.
  • opening the app activates the adjunct camera.
  • the adjunct camera pairs with the smartphone or electronic device 102.
  • the app opens 103.
  • the user extends the rod or cable and adjusts the camera view 104.
  • the adjunct camera streams videos or captures photos and video for saving 106.
  • the adjunct camera goes into a standby or sleep mode 108 and the adjunct camera and smartphone remaining paired.
  • the adjunct camera is placed in the recess and the cable or rod is retracted 109.
  • the app opens again 103 and the sequence is repeated until the app is closed and pairing disabled when the camera is turned off 1 10.
  • the disclosed embodiments may individually and/or collectively be components of a larger system, wherein other procedures may take precedence over or otherwise modify their application. Also, a number of steps may be required before, after, and/or concurrently with the following embodiments.
  • aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a system, method or computer application.
  • aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects that may all generally be referred to herein as a“circuit,” “module” or“system.”
  • aspects of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer application embodied in one or more computer readable medium(s) having computer readable program code embodied thereon.
  • Computer code for carrying out operations for aspects of the present disclosure can be written in any combination of one or more programming languages.
  • the code may execute entirely on the user's smartphone or handheld electronic device, partly on the user's smartphone or handheld electronic device, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's smartphone or handheld electronic device and partly on a remote computing device, such as a server, or entirely on the remote computing device.
  • the remote computing device may be connected to the user's computing device through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computing device (for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider) or cellular network.
  • LAN local area network
  • WAN wide area network
  • Internet Service Provider for example, AT&T, MCI, Sprint, EarthLink, MSN, GTE, etc.
  • the computing device for carrying out operations for aspects of the present disclosure can be, but is not limited to, a server, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone or another handheld digital device.
  • each block in the flowchart or block diagrams may represent a module, segment or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s).
  • the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved.
  • Each block of the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and/or flowchart illustration can be implemented by special purpose hardware- based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.
  • any components or materials can be formed from a same, structurally continuous piece or separately fabricated and connected.
  • spatially relative terms such as“beneath,”“below,”“lower,”“above,” “upper” and the like, are used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as“below” or“beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented“above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term“below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below.
  • the device can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
  • Example embodiments are described herein with reference to cross section illustrations that are schematic illustrations of idealized embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances, are to be expected. Thus, example embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of regions as illustrated herein, but are to include deviations in shapes that result, for example, from manufacturing. For example, a region illustrated or described as flat may, typically, have rough and/or nonlinear features. Moreover, sharp angles that are illustrated may be rounded. Thus, the regions illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the present claims.

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L'invention concerne un étui (10), un accessoire et un système pour apparier, stocker et charger de manière sans fil une caméra adjointe (20) à un dispositif électronique portable, tel qu'un téléphone intelligent (48). Une application logicielle sur le dispositif commande la caméra adjointe (20). Dans un mode de réalisation, l'étui (10) fournit une tige télescopique (30) pour élever la caméra adjointe. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la tige télescopique s'attache au téléphone intelligent directement. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, l'étui fournit un câble sur une bobine d'enrouleur (46) fonctionnelle pour relier la caméra adjointe (20) à l'étui. La caméra adjointe (20) peut être détachée de manière sélective de l'étui et peut être attachée à un utilisateur ou à un autre objet pour un fonctionnement mains libres une fois que l'application logicielle est engagée. L'étui (10), la caméra adjointe (20), le dispositif électronique et l'application comprennent un système pour capturer, diffuser en continu et sauvegarder une vidéo et des photos en étendant la portée de la fonction de caméra native du dispositif électronique.
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