Information handling system integrated camera lens cover
US8896754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0264
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Inadvertent or malicious viewing of an information handling system end user by an integrated camera is prevented with a mechanical shutter that actuates to selectively impede transmission of light to the camera. Mechanical blocking of the camera lens prevents malicious code from hijacking the operation of the camera and provides a visual indicator that capturing images is impeded with the lens physically blocked. In one embodiment, actuating the mechanical shutter also powers down the camera.
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