DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES CAPTURED BY A SMARTPHONE CAMERA IN REAL TIME IN ENLARGED FORM AND HIGHER RESOLUTION

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution, characterized in that it consists of a hinged secondary screen that is in wired or wireless communication with a smartphone for the purpose of duplicating the image captured by the high- or low-resolution camera of the phone where it is anchored, the screen being mounted on a case housing the embedded electronics, the case being rotatably attached to a support element that allows it degrees of freedom to rotate together with the secondary screen by means of a rotation adjustment knob. According to the invention, the support element is adjoined, using attachment means, to a gripping and fastening element that acts as an anchor for securing and mounting on the smart phone, the device allowing the user to gain access to the display of the higher- or lower-resolution camera of the smartphone and to adjust the settings of the camera and the image in order to ensure better-quality photographs.

Claims

1. A device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time, comprising a hinged secondary screen that is in wired or wireless communication with a smartphone for the purpose of duplicating the image captured by the high- or low-resolution camera of the phone where it is anchored, wherein the screen is mounted on a case where the electronics are housed and embedded, wherein the case is rotatably attached to a support element that allows the case degrees of freedom to rotate together with the secondary screen by means of a rotation adjustment knob, and wherein the support element is adjoined, using attachment means, to a gripping and fastening element that acts as a clip-type anchor for securing and mounting on the smart phone.

2. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to claim 1, wherein the gripping and fastening element consists of a rigid and malleable core that is made of metal or another similar resistant rigid material and lined with a leather or synthetic material cover, the metal core providing rigidity and support.

3. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to claim 2, wherein the core is made of metal or another similar resistant rigid material and lined with a leather or synthetic material cover comprises upper and lower grip protrusions that have the ability to bend in order to conform to the body of the smartphone and unfold without breaking in order to detach from the smartphone.

4. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to claim 2, wherein the metal core or other rigid resistant material lined with a leather or synthetic material cover comprises hinged upper and lower protrusions that can be rotated in one direction in order to conform to—or in the other direction in order to separate from—the body of the smartphone

5. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to claim 2, wherein the gripping and fastening element that acts as an anchor for securing and mounting on the smartphone is configured to absorb and is capable of conforming to the body of the vast majority of existing smartphone brands and sizes.

6. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to any of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an electronic card that includes a microcontroller with software and an application is embedded in the case where the secondary screen is mounted.

7. The device for displaying and replicating images captured by a smartphone camera in real time according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one battery for powering the electronic components of the electronic card and, optionally, for powering the smartphone on which it is mounted, when required.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0029] FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution.

[0030] FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution before being mounted on a smartphone.

[0031] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution before being mounted on a smartphone.

[0032] FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution mounted on a smartphone.

[0033] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution mounted on a smartphone.

[0034] FIGS. 6 and 7 show front and rear perspective views, respectively, of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution mounted on a smartphone, showing different positions of the hinged secondary screen and is in wired or wireless communication with a smartphone.

[0035] In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, a detailed description of some of the embodiments thereof as depicted in the drawings, which are appended to the present invention for illustrative but non-limiting purposes, will now be provided.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The characteristic details of the device for displaying images captured by a smartphone camera in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution are clearly elucidated in the following description and in the accompanying illustrative drawings, with same reference signs serving to denote the same parts.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1, the device (1) for displaying images captured by a camera (4) of a smartphone (2) in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution consists of a secondary screen (3) that is hinged and in wired or wireless communication with the smartphone (2) for the purpose of duplicating the image captured by the camera (4) (preferably the high resolution camera) of the smartphone (2) where it is anchored, the secondary screen (3) being mounted in a case (5) where the electronics are housed and embedded (not shown); the case (5) is rotatably secured to a support element (6) through attachment means (7) that allow degrees of freedom of rotation to the case (5) where the secondary screen (3) is mounted by means of a rotation adjustment knob (8); and the support element (6) is attached and secured using attachment means (not shown) in a gripping and fastening element (9) that acts as a clip-like anchor to be fastened and mounted on the body of the smartphone (2).

[0038] The gripping and fastening element (9) consists of a metal core (10) that is lined with a cover (11) made of leather or synthetic material, the metal core (10) providing rigidity and support and comprising, above and below, some gripping projections (12) that have the ability to bend in order to conform to the body of the smartphone (2) and unfold without breaking in order to detach from the smartphone (2).

[0039] With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, which show a front and side perspective view, respectively, of the device (1) for displaying images captured by a camera (4) of a smartphone (2) in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution before being mounted on the smartphone (2), it can be seen that the upper and lower gripping projections (12) of the gripping and fastening element (9) are arranged in a vertical position before bending to conform to the device (1) that is attached to one side of the body of the smartphone (2). In this representation, the secondary screen (3) is completely in a vertical position connected to the case (5), the latter with a support element (6) and the latter, in turn, with the gripping and fastening element (9) from where the gripping projections (12) project above and below.

[0040] With reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the same numerical references are used in these figures to indicate the same parts that are illustrated and described in FIGS. 2 and 3, with the addition that the upper and lower gripping projections (12) of the gripping and fastening element (9) have been bent in order to conform to the body of the smartphone (2), thereby attaching to the latter the device (1) for displaying images captured by a camera of a smartphone (2) in real time in enlarged form and higher resolution.

[0041] With reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the same numerical references are used in these figures to indicate the same parts that are illustrated and described in FIGS. 2 to 5, with the addition that the case (5) where the secondary screen (3) is attached can be rotated into different positions by operating the rotation adjustment knob (8) in order to be able to move the secondary screen (3) that allows access to different high and low angles depending on the accommodation of the device (1), as well as the rotation or viewing of the images on the secondary screen (3) acting as a mirror.

[0042] The user of the smartphone (2) in which the device (1) of the present invention is incorporated can take photographs and recordings, can see him- or herself on the secondary screen (3) when they wish to take a selfie with their camera that is opposite the smartphone screen (2), which is almost always the one with the highest image quality, and second, can take photographs from high or low angles without losing sight of the image through the secondary screen (3) with movement away from, or greater inclination of, the smartphone lens.

[0043] The invention has been described sufficiently so as to enable a person of ordinary skill in the art to reproduce and obtain the results mentioned in the present invention. Despite the fact that any person skilled in the field of the art that is concerned with the present invention may be able to make modifications that are not described in the present application, if the subject matter claimed in the following claims is required for the application of these modifications in a certain structure or in the manufacturing process thereof, said structures must be included within the scope of the invention.