Smart case for mobile photography
US9596393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B2206/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device case is configured to facilitate coupling of an auxiliary lens assembly along an optical path of a miniature camera module of a mobile device. A case processor and electrical circuitry embedded within the case are configured to detect the presence of the auxiliary lens assembly that is coupled to the lens attachment interface. A lens recognition sensor is coupled to the case processor and electrical circuitry and is configured to identify the auxiliary lens with a specific lens type.
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