A magnetically damped mounting and isolation system with pointing capability. A payload is mounted to an isolator plate, a base plate is mounted to a satellite or other space vehicle, and the isolation system provides damping of all six degrees of freedom of isolator plate motion relative to the base plate. Three bidirectional magnetic dampers are connected between the isolator plate and the base plate and arranged to provide the required amount of temperature-independent damping. The bidirectional magnetic dampers can be connected to the base plate and the isolator plate in different configurations based on desired mass and natural frequency characteristics. Flexures which statically position the isolator plate are also designed to optimize normal modes of vibration. The isolation system may include a motion amplification feature to increase magnetic damping effectiveness, and the isolation system may also include active positioning of the payload relative to the satellite.

In one embodiment, an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a first body. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second body. In some embodiments, the second body may include a first end, a second end, and a first deformable structure disposed between the first end and the second end. The first end may be disposed on a first side of the first body. The second body may form a support structure that may support the first body. A method and apparatus are also disclosed.

A vehicle picture frame configured to be releasably secured within a passenger compartment of a vehicle and display digital images to the occupants thereof. The vehicle picture frame includes a housing that is rectangular in shape and has a display screen integrally formed therewith. Control buttons are located on the front of the housing and are operably coupled to a central processing unit. A support cradle is included and is designed so as to slidably receive the housing and releasably secure therein. The support cradle has a flexible mounting arm secured thereto. Distally located on the flexible mounting arm is a suction cup configured to mount the vehicle picture frame to the windshield of a vehicle. A camera is located on the housing and is configured to capture images.

A flexible camera device is provided including an elongate flexible member and at least one camera connected to and supported by the elongate flexible member. A recording device is also connected to and supported by the elongate flexible member. The recording device is in electrical communication with the camera(s) for electrically communicating camera recorded images to the recording device. The flexible member may be connected to a variety of different support member to allow hands free recording of different events, as seen from multiple views.

A flexible camera device is provided including an elongate flexible member and at least one camera connected to and supported by the elongate flexible member. A recording device is also connected to and supported by the elongate flexible member. The recording device is in electrical communication with the camera(s) for electrically communicating camera recorded images to the recording device. The flexible member may be connected to a variety of different support member to allow hands free recording of different events, as seen from multiple views.

A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.

A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.

The present disclosure provides flexible display device and a support device thereof. The support device includes a skeleton chain which includes a plurality of connected skeleton units. Each skeleton unit includes a head portion and a tail portion joined to the head portion. The head portion has a first rotary surface. The first rotary surface is a cylindrical curved surface or a spherical surface. The tail portion includes a cavity which has a second rotary surface. A radius of the first rotary surface is larger than that of the second rotary surface of the adjacent skeleton unit. The second rotary surface enwraps a part of the first rotary surface of the adjacent skeleton unit such that the head portion of the adjacent skeleton unit engages with the cavity of the tail portion and is rotatable with respect to the cavity of the tail portion.

A deployment and aiming device of an instrument comprises: a first support, a second support to receive the instrument, N mandrels, N being an integer number greater than or equal to 1, positioned around the first support, each of the N mandrels rotationally mobile relative to the first support about a mandrel axis ZN intersecting the mandrel, N linear elements, each of the N linear elements cooperating with one of the N mandrels, each of the N linear elements having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the N linear elements is fixed in the mandrel with which it cooperates at a fixing point, wherein the second end of the N linear elements is linked to the second support, such that a rotation of the mandrel about its axis ZN generates a displacement of the fixing point.

A deployment and aiming device of an instrument comprises: a first support, a second support to receive the instrument, N mandrels, N being an integer number greater than or equal to 1, positioned around the first support, each of the N mandrels rotationally mobile relative to the first support about a mandrel axis ZN intersecting the mandrel, N linear elements, each of the N linear elements cooperating with one of the N mandrels, each of the N linear elements having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the N linear elements is fixed in the mandrel with which it cooperates at a fixing point, wherein the second end of the N linear elements is linked to the second support, such that a rotation of the mandrel about its axis ZN generates a displacement of the fixing point.