Camera shutters
US11256159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/08
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples disclosed herein provide a computing device. As an example, the computing device includes a camera comprising a lens, and a housing comprising an opening extending through the housing, wherein the opening is to accommodate the lens. The housing further includes a shutter to selectively obscure the opening, and a mechanical trigger, upon receiving an electrical signal, to move the shutter to obscure the opening. Upon the mechanical trigger engaging the shutter to obscure the opening, the housing further includes a mechanical feature to block the mechanical trigger from moving the shutter to expose the opening
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