Camera attachment for phone
US9031610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0254
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments generally relate to an external camera that can be attached to a mobile device such as a phone. A housing is used for mounting the camera onto the mobile device. Mechanisms are provided for enabling the camera to communicate with the phone. In some embodiments the camera can include a shutter button for triggering the camera to capture the least one image. The camera can activate the phone and put the phone into a camera mode when the shutter button is pressed.
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