Mobile communication terminal with rotary camera
US7489778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2007/145
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a mobile communication terminal having a connecting apparatus for allowing unrestricted rotation of a rotary camera disposed on the terminal while maintaining an electrical circuit between the camera and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) installed in the terminal. The connecting apparatus uses a plurality of bearings disposed on an outer circumferential surface of a connecting member to maintain the circuit. A portion of the member adjacent to the camera rotates with the camera while the remaining portion is fixed. The bearings also provide sufficient resistance to prevent unintended rotation of the camera.
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