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Bi-directional sliding-type portable terminal
ActiveUS20050014538A1Easy to useSmall sizeInterconnection arrangementsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera lensKey pressing
Disclosed is a bi-directional sliding-type portable terminal. The bi-directional sliding-type portable terminal comprises a phone body and a bi-directional sliding body. The phone body comprises a first section which is located on one side of the top surface thereof and within which a plurality of keys are mounted, and a second section which is located on the other side of the top surface thereof spaced apart from the first section and within which a camera lens housing is mounted. The bi-directional sliding body linearly moves on the phone body in a longitudinal direction while facing the phone body, opens the first section to expose the keys by moving toward the second section, and opens the second section to expose the camera lens housing by moving toward the first section.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Retractable rotatable camera module for mobile communication device and method of operation thereof
InactiveUS20050014527A1Television system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera moduleCommunication device
A mobile communication device having a camera module and a method of operating a mobile communication device having a camera module. In one embodiment, the mobile communication device includes: (1) a main body and (2) a camera module, coupled to the main body and configured for movement with respect thereto between a retracted position and an exposed position and rotatable in the exposed position about at least one axis of rotation.
Owner:AGERE SYST INC
Microdisplay for portable communication systems
InactiveUS7372447B1Reduce complexityLow costTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraPagerDisplay device
The invention relates to a microdisplay system that utilizes a small high resolution active matrix liquid crystal display with an illumination system and a magnifying optical system to provide a hand held communication display device. The system can employ an LED illumination system and cellular communication or processor circuits within a compact housing to provide communication devices such as pagers, telephones, televisions, and hand held computer devices with a compact high resolution video display.
Owner:KOPIN CORPORATION
Mobile terminal
ActiveUS20160098138A1Improve user convenienceProvide securityTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera controlMobile end
A mobile terminal including a wearable device including a first wireless communication device, a sound output unit, and at least one camera; a second wireless communication device configured to perform wireless communication with the wearable device via the first wireless communication device; a touch screen configured to display information; and a control unit configured to display an icon on the touch screen for controlling the wearable device, and display a control screen including both a first control area including at least one sound control object for controlling sound output by the mobile terminal and a second control area including at least one camera control object for controlling the at least one camera of the wearable device, in response to a selection of the displayed icon.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Terminal
ActiveCN106850896AIncrease display areaRealize the display effectTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraComputer graphics (images)Large screen
An embodiments of the invention discloses a terminal, which comprises terminal body, a camera module and a driving structure, wherein the driving structure is arranged in the terminal body; the terminal body is provided with a containing cavity for containing the camera module; the driving structure is connected to the camera module in order to drive the camera module to move to the exterior of the terminal body from the interior of the containing cavity or drive the camera module to enter the containing cavity from the exterior of the terminal body. According to the scheme, the camera module is hidden in the containing cavity in the terminal, so that the camera module cannot be seen from the appearance, when the camera module is used, the camera module is driven to the exterior of the terminal to carry out shooting, so that a display screen of the terminal does not need to set a non-display area which cannot display the information for an opening to the camera module, and the display area of the display screen is effectively extended, and thus the display effect of the large screen is realized.
Owner:GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMM CORP LTD
Mobile phone provided with video camera
InactiveUS20020058531A1Reduce usageDevices with rotatable cameraTwo-way working systemsEyepieceDisplay device
A mobile phone includes a phone body 1 having a wireless transmitting and receiving function of an image and sound and a virtual image optical display device 2 for forming a virtual image on a retina of an eye of a user by passing image information from an image information driving part 3 through an imaging optical system. The virtual image optical display device 2 positioned in front of the eye of the user is made as small as possible to make an eyepiece part of the mobile phone compact. An imaging optical system 4 of the virtual image optical display device 2 is separated into an optical system 4a on an image information driving part side and an optical system 4c on an eyepiece part side via a folding part 4b. The optical system 4c on the eyepiece part side is mounted on the arm 6 attached to the phone body 1 through the hinge 5. A length between a position of the phone body 1 contact with the ear of the user and the hinge 5, an angle of the arm 6 and the phone body 1 in using the phone, and a length of the arm 6 are determined under ergonomically optimum conditions.
Owner:GK BRIDGE 1
Sliding-type mobile communication terminal having camera interlocking device
InactiveUS20050049019A1Function increaseTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraEngineeringCamera module
A sliding-type mobile communication terminal has a camera module interlocking with a sliding motion. The sliding-type mobile communication includes a main body having a main printed circuit board and the camera module, a sliding body slidably mounted on the main body, a camera module installed in the main body, front and back openings through which the camera module can be exposed to an external side, the front and back openings being formed in front and back of the main body, respectively, and interlocking means for synchronizing the camera module with a sliding motion of the sliding body on the main body.
Owner:CURITEL COMM
Notebook computer-telephone
InactiveUS6567677B1Improve portabilitySolid and comfortable tactile feelingInterconnection arrangementsDevices with rotatable cameraEngineeringLoudspeaker
A notebook computer-telephone includes a body that is comprised of at least two hinged parts, a microphone, a speaker, and a ported speaker cover that is rotatably attached to the body. The cover has at least two useful positions. The first position direct sound from the speaker out of the body when the hinge is closed. In this position the speaker is useful in conjunction with the microphone for telephone use. The second position is useful when the hinge is open, directing sound from the speaker out of the body within the area exposed by the opened hinge. Multiple resting positions created by the hinged structure are useful, especially for speakerphone use. A position of the cover that protects the speaker when the hinge is closed is provided. All three positions are achieved without an impact on the size of the device. A second microphone as well as a camera may be provided for flexibility and videophone use. The speaker and the camera may be mounted in conjunction with the cover.
Owner:SOKOLOFF SETH DAVID
Camera device and mobile terminal
ActiveCN108600596ARotating automaticTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraComputer terminalCamera module
The invention provides a camera device and a mobile terminal, and solves a problem that an existing telescopic camera cannot automatically rotate after being popped out of the terminal. The camera device provided by the invention comprises a camera module, a rotating shaft, a transmission part, a screw rod and a control mechanism, wherein the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the camera module; a first gear is fixed at one end of the rotating shaft, which faces away from the camera module; the transmission part is fixed on the rotating shaft and pressed against the camera module; the screw rod is rotationally connected with the transmission part; a second gear is fixed on the screw rod; the screw rod and the rotating shaft are arranged in parallel; the control mechanism is connectedwith the screw rod; the control mechanism drives the screw rod to rotate; the screw rod drives the transmission part to move along the direction of a central axis of the rotating shaft; and when thetransmission part moves to a preset position, the first gear is meshed with the second gear to drive the camera module to rotate. According to the embodiment of the invention, after being popped out of a terminal shell, the camera device can automatically rotate.
Owner:VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
Electronic device
ActiveCN106899721AIncrease the screen ratioLow costTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraUser inputEngineering
The present invention discloses an electronic device which comprises a body, a display screen arranged on the front side of the body, an input-output module and a drive assembly connected with the input-output module. The display screen can display a turn-on tag and a mode tag. The input-output module comprises a basal body and a camera arranged on the basal body. The input-output module can be at least partially accommodated in the body. The drive assembly is used for driving the input-output module to expose out of the top part of the body according to a user input signal aiming at the turn-on tag, and is also used for driving the input-output module to rotate according to a user input aiming at the mode tag. According to the technical scheme of the invention, the input-output module can be controlled to be hidden inside the body and can also be controlled to expose out of the top of the body. Therefore, the camera does not occupy the usage space of the display screen, so that the screen ratio of the electronic device is improved.
Owner:GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMM CORP LTD
Multi display apparatus, input pen, multi display apparatus controlling method, and multi display system
InactiveUS20150103014A1Input/output for user-computer interactionDevices with rotatable cameraComputer hardwareInformation control
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Mobile terminal with rotary camera and camera rotation control device
ActiveCN103595836AAdd funMeet photo needsDevices with rotatable cameraTelephone set constructionsComputer graphics (images)Rotation - action
The invention provides a mobile terminal with a rotary camera and a camera rotation control device and relates to a mobile terminal with a rotary camera and a camera rotation control method. The method is finished by establishing a function module framework and using computer program instructions to control a computer system, and the computer program instructions are stored in a computer readable memory medium. The mobile terminal comprises a mobile terminal body and a rotary camera assembly, wherein the rotary camera assembly comprises a camera, and the rotary camera assembly and the mobile terminal body can mutually rotate and are detachably connected. The mobile terminal is provided with a touch screen, the rotation action of the rotary camera assembly is controlled by performing sliding operation on the touch screen, and the rotation direction is consistent to the sliding direction performed by a user on the touch screen. The camera is rotatable and detachable, the enjoyment is high, and the photographing demands in various cases can be met. The rotation of the rotary camera assembly is controlled through sliding operation on the touch screen, and the sliding direction and the rotating direction are consistent, intuitive and clear.
Owner:GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMM CORP LTD
Handheld mobile terminal
InactiveUS20050245295A1Television system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraEngineeringCamera module
Disclosed is a mobile terminal having a main housing; a popup housing slidably movable on the main housing in a longitudinal direction to open or close an upper part of the main housing; and a lens housing connected to a rear of the main housing in such a manner that it can be pivoted around a rotating axis which is parallel to the sliding direction of the popup housing, the lens housing being opened or closed according to the sliding movement of the popup housing, and when the popup housing is moved up, the lens housing is capable of being pivoted around the rotating axis to expose a camera module facing in the same direction as a front side of the main housing. A picture may be taken through a through hole when the lens housing is closed by the popup housing. When the popup housing is moved up to expose the lens housing, the lens housing may be pivoted to take pictures in various directions.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Antenna with camera lens assembly for portable radiotelephone
InactiveUS6975273B1Avoid failureReduce weightTelevision system detailsInterconnection arrangementsCamera lensMiniaturization
The present invention relates to a portable radiotelephone with an antenna unit outwardly protruded therefrom. In the portable radiotelephone, the antenna unit is connected, via a feeding unit, to a main body of the radiotelephone and has a camera lens assembly installed in a proper position thereof to the main body so as to suitably photograph a subject. Accordingly, an additional area for an installation of the lens assembly in the radiotelephone is not required, and miniaturization and reduction in weight of the radiotelephone can be achieved. In addition, since the lens assembly is installed in the most protruded portion of the radiotelephone, it is possible to suitably photograph a subject.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Retractable rotatable camera module for mobile communication device and method of operation thereof
InactiveUS20070273752A1Television system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera moduleCommunication device
A mobile communication device having a camera module and a method of operating a mobile communication device having a camera module. In one embodiment, the mobile communication device includes: (1) a main body and (2) a camera module, coupled to the main body and configured for movement with respect thereto between a retracted position and an exposed position and rotatable in the exposed position about at least one axis of rotation.
Owner:AVAGO TECH INT SALES PTE LTD
Desktop charger for bar-type portable wireless terminal
InactiveUS7199554B2Accurate operationPrecise rotationBatteries circuit arrangementsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera lensDisplay device
A desktop charger for a portable wireless terminal, comprising: a charger housing; a slot for receiving and holding a stationary body of the terminal, the slot being recessed a determined depth from the front side toward the rear side of the charger housing; and an opening for providing a rotation space for a rotatable body coupled to an end of the stationary body rotatably, the opening extending from a side of the slot in the transverse direction and penetrating the charger housing from its front side to its rear side. The lower body of the terminal can rotate even when the terminal is mounted on the desktop charger. Therefore, the user can perform video communication during charging by using the provided display device and camera lens unit. In addition, wireless communication modules installed at the desktop charger make the connection with an auxiliary device or data communication device easier.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Mobile terminal having multi-directional camera lens modules
InactiveUS20060216022A1Television system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera lensComputer science
Disclosed is a mobile terminal having multi-directional camera lens modules. The mobile terminal includes a first camera lens module; a second camera lens module located opposite to the first camera lens module; and a printed circuit board interposed between and electrically connected to the first and second camera lens modules to apply an image signal or image signals captured through the first and second camera lens modules to a main body of the mobile terminal.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Mobile communication device having panoramic imagemaking capability
Owner:BELL NORTHERN RES LLC
Sliding module for mobile terminal
InactiveUS7184806B2Diverse functionDevices with rotatable cameraInterconnection arrangementsMobile endEngineering
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Mobile terminal concept with a slide and twist mechanism
InactiveUS20060009255A1Protect the displayDevices with rotatable cameraSubstation equipmentMobile telephonyHinge angle
In accordance with the invention, a mobile communications device is provided. The mobile communication device includes an upper part housing a display, a middle part having a first set of user keys and a lower part having a second set of user keys and a top surface. In a preferred embodiment, the mobile communication device is a mobile telephone. The mobile communications device further includes a rotating means, preferably a hinge, rotatably connecting the upper part and the middle part. In addition, the mobile communications device comprises a sliding assembly slidably connecting said upper part and said middle part to the lower part. The upper and middle parts are slid along the top surface of the lower part in a path defined by the sliding assembly to open or close the mobile device. Further, the upper part housing the display is rotatable about the rotating means when the mobile communication device is in a fully open and operational position. Moreover, the sliding and rotating movements allow the display to be substantially protected from the environment.
Owner:NOKIA CORP
Handheld electronic device having a rotatable image-capturing device
InactiveUS20050054377A1Easy to operateWide viewing angleTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraFree rotationOptical axis
A rotatable image-capturing device (230) for a handheld electronic device (200) is provided. The image-capturing device comprises a lens (232), a photo-sensitive element (234), a reflector (240) and a rotatable reflector seat (246). The photo-sensitive element and the reflector are located at the opposite ends of an optical axis of the lens. A reflecting surface (242) of the reflector forms an included angle with the optical axis of the lens so that light from an object is reflected by the reflector through the lens onto the photo-sensitive element to form an image thereon. In addition, the reflector is pivoted to the rotatable reflector seat and the rotatable reflector seat is set around the lens. The reflector is free to rotate through 360° to reflect image of objects onto the photo-sensitive element through the lens so that viewing range of the image-capturing device is substantially improved.
Owner:HTC CORP
Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same
InactiveUS20140063181A1Easy to useTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraComputer visionOmnidirectional camera
Disclosed are a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the same. A mobile terminal includes a display, a first camera configured to perform omnidirectional photographing and a controller configured to convert at least some region of a ring-shaped image, captured by the first camera, into a rectangular image and display the rectangular image on the display. In accordance with the present invention, an omnidirectional still or moving image can be captured by an omnidirectional camera embedded in the mobile terminal, and an interface that can be conveniently used by a user can be implemented.
Owner:LG ELECTRONICS INC
Full qwerty web-phone with optional second keypad
InactiveUS20060270444A1Promote sportsDevices with multiple keyboard unitsDevices with rotatable cameraLeft halfUser input
A web enabled personal communication device with a permanent keypad, a display screen and a second keypad. The permanent keypad provides a numeric keypad for dialing telephone numbers when the device is operated in the first mode, as a cellular telephone. The permanent keypad also presents the left half of a qwerty keyboard for data entry by the user when the device is operated in a second mode. In the preferred embodiment, the second keypad is hidden from view when the device is operated in the first mode, and exposed to the user when the device is operated in the second mode. The second keypad provides the right half of the qwerty keyboard to the user. When the device is operated in the second mode, the letters in the permanent keypad are enabled and provide the left half of a qwerty keyboard to the user. In alternative embodiments, the second keypad is detachable from the device.
Owner:MIRAMONTES IVAN
Sliding-type portable digital communication apparatus
InactiveUS20050070344A1Easy to useTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera lensMechanical engineering
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Cellular Phone With Built-In Selfie Stick
InactiveUS20160337492A1Reduce weightPicture taken is not blurredDevices with rotatable cameraTelephone set constructionsCamera moduleEngineering
The novel cellular phone has a built-in selfie stick extensible from the cellular phone, and an adjustable camera module is configured at a far end of the selfie stick. The cellular phone contains an accommodation chamber in a top portion of the cellular phone for housing the selfie stick. The camera module is joined to a far end of the extensible stick through a rotatable joint. The camera module is electrically connected to and controllable from the cellular phone. To use the cellular phone to take a selfie photograph, the selfie stick is pulled out of the accommodation chamber, and the image captured by the camera module is presented on a screen of the cellular phone. Due to the much reduced weight of the camera module, the camera module can be held steadily at a farther distance, and the picture taken has enhanced quality.
Owner:TSENG CHUN LIN
Mobile Communication Device Having Panoramic Imagemaking Capability
ActiveUS20070279481A1Television system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraCamera moduleComputer science
A mobile communication device, in particular a mobile telephone, a PDA or a MDA. In one embodiment, the mobile communication device includes: (1) a main body and (2) a camera module, coupled to the main body and configured for rotation relative to the main body about at least one axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the main body has a camera module mechanical interface, the camera module has a main body mechanical interface that is complementary to the camera module mechanical interface and the camera module is configured to be removably coupled to the main body and further configured for rotation relative to the main body about at least one axis of rotation.
Owner:BELL NORTHERN RES LLC
Sliding module for mobile terminal
InactiveUS20060046783A1Diverse functionDevices with rotatable cameraInterconnection arrangementsEngineeringSlide plate
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Mobile communication terminal
InactiveUS20060050168A1Easy to switchEasy to operateTelevision system detailsDevices with rotatable cameraData displayOperation mode
Herein disclosed is a mobile communication apparatus, comprising: a body provided with a liquid crystal screen (5) having image data or character data displayed thereon, and an operating unit (6) for selectively performing operations, the body being divided into first and second housings (2 and 3) along a lateral direction perpendicular to a rotation axis; rotating means (4) for connecting the liquid crystal screen (5) with the operating unit (6) with the liquid crystal screen (5) with the operating unit (6) being rotatable with respect to each other around the rotation axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the liquid crystal screen (5) with the operating unit (6); a system control unit (21) for selectively setting predetermined operation modes in response to the rotation positions of the liquid crystal screen (5) with the operating unit (6) assumed when the liquid crystal screen (5) with the operating unit (6) are rotated with respect to each other through the rotating means (4).
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Cellular telephone with improved mechanical design
A portable telephone (100, 700) such as a flip type cellular telephone is provided with a pivoting head (112, 710), that includes a multipurpose auxiliary display (118, 720), and a camera (122, 716). The pivoting head facilitates using the camera to capture pictures of the user of the cellular telephone, or of a scene that the user is observing.
Owner:GOOGLE TECH HLDG LLC
Information terminal device
InactiveUS7397511B2Enhance the imageSuperior three-dimensional imageTelevision system detailsDomestic stoves or rangesTerminal equipmentComputer terminal
In a folding information terminal device capable of taking a three-dimensional image and including two planes which become opposite to each other when the folding information terminal device is folded; there is provided at least one image pickup section on one plane of the two planes, and at least one image pickup section on the other plane.
Owner:SHARP KK
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