Cylindrical camera rotating cap shutter mechanism with enhanced audio security
US11971645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/55
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An information handling system peripheral camera ensures privacy with a cover that minimizes distance of a camera module to a front opening of the camera housing. For instance, opposing cover members rotate about geared ends that engage to translate rotation between the members, where the members meet over a camera opening to block capture of visual images and move to opposing sides to expose the camera module. In an alternative embodiment, a rotating shutter arrangement selectively covers the camera for security and also covers a microphone to provide security against unauthorized audible access through the camera. Selective covering and exposing of a camera module, infrared camera, microphone and user presence detection sensor support adaptive security at a camera based upon end user context.
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