System and method for taking high resolution photographs and videos using a mobile device mount with illumination
US10142530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B2215/0567
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to taking photographs with a handheld device, and more particularly to hardware for enabling capturing, high resolution, well lighted photographs, document scans and videos, with efficient power usage, of two dimensional and three dimensional objects. The present invention relates to an ergonomic, handheld, mobile mount device with battery powered illumination to enable users to take stable, well-lit videos still photos and document scans when combined with mobile device such as a smartphone, tablet, phablet, handheld video game system, video camera, still camera, and other mobile devices. In addition, the present invention enables direct viewing using the illuminator as both a flashlight and as a magnifier, when coupled with a magnifier. In addition, the present invention enables enhanced operation of the mobile device as a scanner or fax machine when coupled with a desktop stand.
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