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Camera including image transfer for coupling to a host device

US8862183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0254
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to a camera. In one embodiment, the camera includes a lens for enabling the camera to capture at least one image. The camera also includes a connector for mounting the camera onto a phone and for enabling the camera to communicate with the phone. The camera also includes a shutter button for triggering the camera to capture the least one image. The camera also activates the phone and puts the phone into a camera mode when the shutter button is pressed.

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