G03B11/041

ADJUSTABLE WEBCAM COVER
20230400750 · 2023-12-14 ·

An adjustable webcam cover is provided. Adjustable webcam covers of the present disclosure may comprise a first interlocking component and a second interlocking component that may interlock with one another. Adjustability of webcam covers of the present disclosure may be realized through positioning of the first interlocking component relative to the second interlocking component about a device comprising a webcam lens. As such positioning is adjusted, there may be a corresponding adjustment of volume of space defined by interlocked first and second interlocking components. Adjustable webcam covers of the present disclosure may be securable to devices that comprise a webcam that vary in thickness at a point of attachment of a webcam cover to such device. Such devices may include, without limitation, computers, tablets, monitors, and other similar sorts of devices. Also provided herein are methods for obstructing a webcam's field of view utilizing webcam covers of the present disclosure.

LIGHT SHIELD SHUTTERS FOR CAMERAS

A technique includes mounting a light source on an electronic device and disabling a camera of the electronic device. Disabling the camera includes activating the light source to shutter the camera.

Lens device and imaging device

A lens device includes a housing configured to maintain a lens. The lens device also includes a maintaining structure disposed at an exterior surface of the housing surrounding the lens, and configured to detachably maintain a peripheral device. The lens device further includes one or more electric contacts disposed on the exterior surface of the housing between the lens and the maintaining structure, and configured to electrically connect with the peripheral device.

Lens screening device
11119388 · 2021-09-14 · ·

A lens screening device includes a housing and plate body, the housing has through holes, and the inside of the housing is configured with the plate body, which is acted by coils and magnetic elements to swing, thereby exposing or closing the through holes. The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of guide rails is configured inside the housing, the bottom surface of the plate body is in contact with the guide rails, and the bottom surface of the plate body is configured with at least one shallow groove, thereby reducing the weight, achieving a thin, lightweight structure.

COMPUTING DEVICE

A device can include a processor; memory; a display; a bezel that defines a bezel region and a display region for the display; one or more media capture components where the one or more media capture components include a camera operatively coupled to the processor, where the camera includes an aperture disposed in the bezel region; a switch that includes an operational state for a circuit electrically coupled to the at least one of the one or more media capture components and a nonoperational state for the circuit; and a movable shutter that controls the switch, where the movable shutter includes a closed orientation that obscures a field of view of the camera and that corresponds to the nonoperational state of the switch and an open orientation that does not obscure the field of view and that corresponds to the operational state of the switch.

Removable Camera Lens Cover

A camera is configured for use with a removable camera lens cover, which can be secured to or removed from the camera by a user without the use of a tool set. The mechanism which allows the lens cover to be secured to and removed from the camera includes a set of wires embedded into the lens cover and a set of wedges protruding from the lens wall of the camera. To secure the lens cover to the camera, the lens cover is placed onto the front of the camera and rotated until the wires align with corresponding wedges, securing the wires underneath the tapered surface of the wedges. To remove the lens cover from the camera, a force is applied outward and normal to the lens cover, causing the wires to flex outward and enabling the rotation and removal of the lens cover from the camera.

Camera system using interchangeable fixed lenses
10969655 · 2021-04-06 · ·

A camera system is disclosed. The camera system includes a camera that employs interchangeable fixed lenses. By replacing one lens cap with another lens cap, the field of view can be changed since each lens cap has a different fixed lens. The camera can also record images or video in a forward and a backward direction at the same time.

Domed Protective Cap for Camera Lenses and Other Tubular Shaped Objects
20210132468 · 2021-05-06 ·

A removable and flexible protective cap that is configured and dimensioned to stretch and slip over fixed camera lenses, detachable camera lenses and other tubular-shaped objects. The protective cap fits on objects having different diameters. The protective cap further includes integrated bumpers to provide improved protection against impacts. The protective cap has a memory such that when it is removed from a lens, it returns to its original shape. The protective cap may include a lint-resistant feature to prevent lint and dust from adhering to the cap. The protective cap is particularly suited for lenses used in photography, videography, hunting, military, and astronomy. The protective cap is also suited for use on non-optical devices, including gun barrels. In addition, the protective cap is suitable for use on other tubular-shaped objects.

Removable camera lens cover

A camera is configured for use with a removable camera lens cover, which can be secured to or removed from the camera by a user without the use of a tool set. The mechanism which allows the lens cover to be secured to and removed from the camera includes a set of wires embedded into the lens cover and a set of wedges protruding from the lens wall of the camera. To secure the lens cover to the camera, the lens cover is placed onto the front of the camera and rotated until the wires align with corresponding wedges, securing the wires underneath the tapered surface of the wedges. To remove the lens cover from the camera, a force is applied outward and normal to the lens cover, causing the wires to flex outward and enabling the rotation and removal of the lens cover from the camera.

Display screen anti-peeping gear and support member of display screen protectors
10969558 · 2021-04-06 ·

Aspects for a display screen anti-peeping gear are described herein. As an example, the aspects may include a screen protector; a support member arranged on the edge of the screen protector, wherein the support member is provided with a through-hole corresponding to the position of the display screen camera, and a cover arranged beside the through-hole which can close and open the through-hole.