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Device with rotatable privacy cover

US12333059B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2022
Grant dateJun 17, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device includes a camera and a privacy cover configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the camera is deactivated and the privacy cover obstructs the camera. In the second position, the camera is activated and the camera is unobstructed by the privacy cover. A first indication is visible through a portion of the privacy cover in the first position, the first indication indicating that the camera is deactivated. A second indication is visible through the portion of the privacy cover in the second position, the second indication indicating that the camera is activated.

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