Image capturing device with lens cover and folding support
US8157457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image capturing device includes a camera housing configured to house a set of electronic modules for generating a video stream from captured light. The camera housing includes a camera opening configured to let light enter the camera housing to be captured by the set of electronic modules. The webcam further includes a camera-housing base rotationally coupled to the camera housing, and includes a mounting base rotationally coupled to the camera-housing base. The camera housing is configured to rotate with respect to the camera-housing base to face the camera opening toward the mounting base or face the camera housing opening away from the mounting base. The webcam further includes a first hinge rotationally coupling the mounting base to the camera-housing base. With the camera opening facing toward the mounting base, the first hinge is configured such that the mounting base is foldable onto the camera opening to cover the camera opening.
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